The 2011 NFL Thread

Not just that I do like the Ravens so besides the natural joy of a win, I couldn't get that extra amped up.

My dad hates em though, guess you can hold a grudge 11 years later! 

Wont get too caught up with the future, the Niners are gunna be tough as hell.

Don't want see a defensive matchup in the Superbowl, i hope the Patriots beat the Ravens.

OMG man marginally? Even in this down year, comparing Flacco and Tebow is so ridic
Even Sanchez is clearly better at this point.

Well watcha gunna do? The AFC should suck less...you mentioned that defense, how can you not score against it and it's damn hard to stop Brady but it is very possible.
Not just a want...I think the Ravens match up well. They can generate pressure, including up the middle which is key.
Also Ray Rice will probably run it well against em, and Flacco may not be a stud but he has shown success against poorer defenses. I think it'll be a close game.


Edited by JJLehto - January 17 2012 at 12:36

Well every plan works on paper doesn't it?

manofmystery wrote: BRUCE ARIANS RETIRED!  STEELERS NATIONS' LONG NIGHTMARE IS OVER!!!  WE CAN GET A REAL COACH NOW.... hopfully!

yes hopfully, the coaches can't get any better than the players they have in front of them.

I just hope that they improve their passing defense and their offensive line to protect Ben who his about to break a record for sacks against him... I can't judge if the coaches are competent or not, i trust them to make the best move in that department.

My prediction is a Pats/Giants rematch.

Cheatriots by at least 10

You don't realise how bad Bruce was.  I'd take a dead fish over him.  Hopefully, though, the Steelers don't hire from within (corrupted pool having coached under Arians).  Todd Haley for OC 2012!

Gamemako wrote: JJLehto wrote: You saw that second Packer game....sooo many 3rd and longs (sometimes more than 10) I cant believe Eli hasn't murdered the guy for putting him in that spot constantly, even crazier he always converts them. To be fair, it's not that hard to convert on third and long when the opposing defense has the worst pass defense in the history of the NFL.

Very true but still...not the position I enjoy him being in constantly. Also...not always playing the Packers and it's usually not so easy to face constant 3rd and longs. It's really Victor Cruz. I think it's no surprise Eli faltered so badly without Steve Smith and with a new 3rd receiver now he's upped the game. Cruz has been major for us.



And yes I know MoM but I still fail to see the issue, I mean how will things be different now? You always griped that all the plays were Ben improv-ing...well that's still gunna happen. What else do you want?  A normal pocket passing offense? I hope not...we've seen him do that (while hobbled) and it's not the best he's too used to backyard football. Besides I do wish Eli had such an ability to scramble and scamper, it would be a live saver so many times.

not even denying Arians sucks but dude which one doesn't? At best an OC is a good teacher/groomer and Ben doesn't need that now. I fail to see how a new OC is anything different. Especially when the big problem are the PLAYERS. The GM has more power and should fix that o line and some defense. That would be such a huge help.



Edited by JJLehto - January 21 2012 at 15:36