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NFL Week #17
- Thread starter mrpackerguy
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Rex had guaranteed a Jet's SB victory once again this season. Nice that that BS has been silenced. 
Saints fans be prepared for a long long game with the Lions. The yellow flags are laying on the field like every second or third play from the blue guys infractions. Sheese.
Saints fans be prepared for a long long game with the Lions. The yellow flags are laying on the field like every second or third play from the blue guys infractions. Sheese.
You make some good points here. It's been my experience from many years of watching the NFL that it's a league of trends. For a long time defenses dominated, and now the trend is swinging to offenses. If the Packers, Saints, or Patriots win the SB (which is probably the likely outcome), then watch for teams to start copying them. We'll start seeing teams built on strong, sure-armed QBs, complex offensive schemes featuring dominating receivers, less emphasis on the running game, massive yet mobile offensive lines, defenses that give up lots of yardage yet are always on the lookout for takeaways, in other words teams that are built to score a lot of points and don't care too much if the other teams scores, too. Like the Packers, Saints, and Patriots. Which is what the NFL wants to see, since it puts fannies in the seats and ensures humongeous TV contracts.
I'm just impressed that a guy that big is that FLEXIBLE....is a foot fetishist putting their own foot in their own mouth a form of masturbation????
Your ability to understand football rivals your ability to think clearly about politics!
So, You're saying I'm right!
Thanks, I appreciated that.
Those OPI calls were valid, each and every one. Maybe the Lions receivers need to learn to get open without cheating? The guy NOT cheating, Calvin Johnson, got 6 catches for 69 yards that night - because the Saints D is good enough to cover your receivers when they're not PUSHING OFF.
Sorry, I've watched plenty of football this year and in my life. I've never seen three offensive pass interference calls against the same team in my life, much less the same veteran receiver (Burelson has never had three in a season until that game). And Burelson learned from Randy Moss, who made that move almost every other play. The fact of the matter is not were the calls valid, that is not the issue. The issue is, is this something that is called in the normal range of NFL officiating against every player in the league? Has Grant or Clolston had two OPI's called on them in a game? What about Moss or Terrell Owens, did it ever happen to them? And the answer to that question is clearly NO. The fact of the matter is a Lions player was singled out for extra scrutiny that I've never seen given to any player in the league.
If the officials want to call a game close, that's fine. But then call holding when Vander Bosh or Avril get tackled coming around the end on a pass rush. Their were 11 penalties called in that game on the Lions before the Saints had one called on them. I'm not buying it, common sense doesn't buy it either.
Having said all of that I agree with you in that I see no way the Lions with a banged up secondary and no running game beat the Saints.
So, You're saying I'm right!
Thanks, I appreciated that.
Sorry, I've watched plenty of football this year and in my life. I've never seen three offensive pass interference calls against the same team in my life, much less the same veteran receiver (Burelson has never had three in a season until that game). And Burelson learned from Randy Moss, who made that move almost every other play. The fact of the matter is not were the calls valid, that is not the issue. The issue is, is this something that is called in the normal range of NFL officiating against every player in the league? Has Grant or Clolston had two OPI's called on them in a game? What about Moss or Terrell Owens, did it ever happen to them? And the answer to that question is clearly NO. The fact of the matter is a Lions player was singled out for extra scrutiny that I've never seen given to any player in the league.
If the officials want to call a game close, that's fine. But then call holding when Vander Bosh or Avril get tackled coming around the end on a pass rush. Their were 11 penalties called in that game on the Lions before the Saints had one called on them. I'm not buying it, common sense doesn't buy it either.
Having said all of that I agree with you in that I see no way the Lions with a banged up secondary and no running game beat the Saints.
Yeah, you're "right" all right, right out of your everlovin' gourd.
Burk, the rule is the RULE. If the ref calls it on you one time, you better be more careful...if he calls it on you a SECOND TIME, you should realize they're going to call it tight...if he calls it on you a THIRD TIME, you're a functional idiot, and should go get your helmet and short bus ride home for after the game.
Enjoy the drubbing Saturday night.
Oh, and the reason the Saints got called for just "ONE" penalty in that game: They play within the rules. Maybe the Lions coaching staff should consider teaching the players that method.
9-7 and just out of the playoffs. I'd say I'm disappointed after seeing how good we were at times this year, but with as many rookies on the field and in the coaching staff as we had, I'm impressed with the outcome. New coaching staff had a CBA shortened camp and was still able to make sure the team was competitive right away.
They also had to deal with a ton of adversity early. Amard Hall (arguably the best FB in football right now) missed the first 5 games, Britt gone for the year after week 3, CJ just not getting it done till around week 10, and Matt Hasselbeck having to win games for us instead of being a game manager and training Locker. We've got to get the penalties and bone-headed plays under control though.
Speaking of Locker, this rookie class is something special. The future could be really bright here if the likes of Locker, McCarthy, Klug, and Casey dominating at times this year. If we can build around what we've got this offseason, we could be scary good the next few years.
My grade: B.
They also had to deal with a ton of adversity early. Amard Hall (arguably the best FB in football right now) missed the first 5 games, Britt gone for the year after week 3, CJ just not getting it done till around week 10, and Matt Hasselbeck having to win games for us instead of being a game manager and training Locker. We've got to get the penalties and bone-headed plays under control though.
Speaking of Locker, this rookie class is something special. The future could be really bright here if the likes of Locker, McCarthy, Klug, and Casey dominating at times this year. If we can build around what we've got this offseason, we could be scary good the next few years.
My grade: B.
Hahaha!!!!Your ability to understand football rivals your ability to think clearly about politics!
Well, not Tom Coughlin. Giants certainly have poured it on late in the season (ALA 2007). I don't like the Giants, but each season I am amazed he has a job after sub-par efforts, however the team has "turned it on lately"
I say - Norv Turner
We have:
6 catches, 69 yards, no TD's.
Signed,
New Orleans Saints Defense
That's not that good.
Signed, someone that thinks holding a reciever to 70 yards and 6 catches isn't something to brag about.
burk48237 said:So, You're saying I'm right!
Thanks, I appreciated that.
Sorry, I've watched plenty of football this year and in my life. I've never seen three offensive pass interference calls against the same team in my life, much less the same veteran receiver (Burelson has never had three in a season until that game). And Burelson learned from Randy Moss, who made that move almost every other play. The fact of the matter is not were the calls valid, that is not the issue. The issue is, is this something that is called in the normal range of NFL officiating against every player in the league? Has Grant or Clolston had two OPI's called on them in a game? What about Moss or Terrell Owens, did it ever happen to them? And the answer to that question is clearly NO. The fact of the matter is a Lions player was singled out for extra scrutiny that I've never seen given to any player in the league.
If the officials want to call a game close, that's fine. But then call holding when Vander Bosh or Avril get tackled coming around the end on a pass rush. Their were 11 penalties called in that game on the Lions before the Saints had one called on them. I'm not buying it, common sense doesn't buy it either.
Having said all of that I agree with you in that I see no way the Lions with a banged up secondary and no running game beat the Saints.
Jordy Nelson got called for back to back OPI calls against KC, neither of which were legitimate. I believe this is the first time I mentioned it.
The Colts aren't playing around, both Polians got blown out today. No doubt Caldwell and part or all of his staff are next.
-Mike
-Mike
^ This. I'm a huge Fish fan. When the "stache" hit's LA, good things will follow.
Unless he goes to San Diego first
BTW I don't see that happening. He has ties to L.A. and the Rams organization. Getting a high draft pick with a franchise QB and a damn good RB already in place is the icing on the cake.
Unless he goes to San Diego first
BTW I don't see that happening. He has ties to L.A. and the Rams organization. Getting a high draft pick with a franchise QB and a damn good RB already in place is the icing on the cake.
