The 2012 NFL thread

I'm frankly shocked the Bungles have gone on the streak they have, since they lost to the Steelers, and are currently in the playoff picture.  I'll tell you this, though, if the Steelers end up getting beat out of the playoffs by that team withthat head coach then Tomlin should be run out of town on a rail.

JJLehto wrote: Way too early to make a definitive statement but this Foles has talent. Maybe the QB for the Eagles after the failed Vick experiment?

I say he's earned the chance to be their starter next year.  There's not really much of an alternative anyway.  There's definitely potential for this kid to be good (not great).

You can't set Vick back as a passer.  He never was a good passer and never will be.  He'd be best off using up what's left in his legs while someone is still willing to pay him for it.

JJLehto wrote: Still a young team...very solid defense and the offense has really clicked at times. Maybe inconsistent but they're young man. If Andy and AJ keep developing could be some good days ahead. The nerds at PFF actually rank their o line very highly. I think it may have just been the Eagles man. They always have rushed the QB well. Maybe not as well this year but they still have some beasts on the line.

Oh I don't doubt they have potential. And I think Andy and AJ have great chemistry and are going to be a great duo for years to come. I didn't learn this until a few weeks ago, but apparently by the time he was in first grade, Green was already a well experienced juggler. Which explains why he hardly ever bobbles or drops balls thrown directly at him. As cool as your hands could possibly be.

Yeah, I'll give the Eagles D some credit on that one. They're definitely great at rushing and blitzing QBs. My main issue is that even on those rare occasions where we should beat the Steelers, we always find some way to lower our performance or ruin those expectations. And I never thought I'd say this, but I'm going to be rooting really hard for the Cowboys tomorrow. Same with the Broncos too.

I totally get why man, but needless to say I'm pulling for the Steelers, as well as the Browns  oh lord.
Pretty nervous bout the Falcons. They should be very beatable but the G men have a habit of re-energizing teams
And with our bad D re surfacing plus the Falcons being peeved from their loss to Carolina and the Giants spanking them last year. Oh I'm worried!

I hope San Fran stomps on New England!

Btw MoM, if the Steelers don't make the playoffs this year, I will happily offer up a Marvin Lewis-Mike Tomlin trade between our teams. 

A great lineup of games this sunday. I hope at least 2/3 pan out to be as good in reality as they are on paper.

JJLehto wrote: Still a young team...very solid defense and the offense has really clicked at times. Maybe inconsistent but they're young man. If Andy and AJ keep developing could be some good days ahead. The nerds at PFF actually rank their o line very highly. I think it may have just been the Eagles man. They always have rushed the QB well. Maybe not as well this year but they still have some beasts on the line.

They have a very good Oline. Their RG/RT combo is the best in the league. The Eagles DLine was terrible for a long stretch this year, but they've played very well since releasing Babin and firing Washburn. I don't know why that is, but it is.

Credit to Asante Samuel, that was all him. Eyes on the QB, jumped the route and made a great pick.
God damn it...

f**kin Tynes! 3rd game with a missed FG. He used to be automatic under 50 yards. Sonuvabitch



Edited by JJLehto - December 16 2012 at 12:19

This Broncos-Ravens game is going to be good, although so far, it seems that the Broncos have the edge.  Ravens are just too banged up on defense to be able to hold on all game against Manning and Flacco already turned the ball over.