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E-Dub 
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 Posted: August 11 2008 at 21:45 |
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Found myself rooting for the Packers tonight for the first time in a LONG time. I thought Rodgers looked pretty good considering the pressure he was under. And that pick wasn't his fault...should've been caught.
The touchdown to Jones when the helmet came shooting off was pretty cool. Good job, Aaron.
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 08 2008 at 21:06 |
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Don't know the Raiders well to be honest.
Not a fan of Bush....over rated.... but McFadden IS one hell of a player, and running, receiving, or the occasional trick pass, he should help the team. You guys also have Michael Bush, (who I really liked). Is he healthy for this season??
That could be a potent 1-2 flash and smash run attack.
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Garion81
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Posted: August 08 2008 at 20:46 |
^ I think because he was better than any other back they had and will add an element in the passing game as well that frankly has been missing since Marcus Allen. I think Kiffen will try and use him like he used Bush at SC. As for Dorsey if he was to get a lineman then it should have been o the O-line not the D-line. I think they are ok on the D side. Not great but ok.
Edited by Garion81 - August 08 2008 at 20:50
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"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?"
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 08 2008 at 20:23 |
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Your raiders stole my Giants Gibril Wilson so I can tell you, that you've got a pretty safety there.
And I know Al Davis may be more about the flash...because why on Earth did they take run DMC???? I thought for sure oakland would take Glenn Dorsey.
Ah well
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Garion81
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Posted: August 08 2008 at 15:19 |
Well until my Raiders recover which may not be until Al Davis stars in the next Mummy movie (as the mummy of course) then I root for Jacksonville because of my favorite hobbit on 'roids Maurice Jones -Drew.
For the Raiders I am looking forward to seeing how Jamarcus Russel and Darren McFadden fare this year, but I fear the O-line may not do them justice and I am not sold ion the Raiders wide outs either. Lets see if the defense figured out how to stop the run as well.
Jacksonville on the other hand has an experienced offense and defense back and I think this is the year they beat out Indy for the AFC south.
Edited by Garion81 - August 08 2008 at 15:21
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"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?"
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Statutory-Mike
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Posted: August 08 2008 at 12:13 |
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Brett Farve!
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 08 2008 at 11:34 |
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I'm still not gunna say much about post season games.
Sorry, but they really don't mean crap.
Yea, you can get a good look at backups and see how they stand up, but even that they're playing against other 2nd/3rd stringers or a team not trying 100%
And rushfan, I watched that same game and I must agree about the running game. But, I DO like Kevin Smith and if your Lions can get get a running game, in conjunction with your 4 WR passing attack that could be a dangerous team.
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 23:44 |
I was down at the Lions-Giants game tonight. Lions won 13-10. I guess that means that the Lions are going to the Super Bowl this year.  Supposedly the Lions are working hard to feature a running game, but sure didn't see anything worthwhile on that end tonight. If it were up to me I would run almost all of their plays through Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson. Calvin Johnson stands 6 inches taller than any cornerbacks that are thrown at him. Just throw them up and let him get it.
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E-Dub
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 21:33 |
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14-3 Chiefs at halftime. Starting QB, Brody Croyle, looked good. Very good at taking a 3-step drop and getting the ball out fast. Damon Huard drove them down in the final two minutes for the second touchdown.
Secondary seems to play too soft, but they haven't given up the big play. All in all, pleasantly surprised.
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E-Dub
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 20:48 |
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End of the 1st quarter and it's Chiefs 7 and Chicago 0. Offense looked very good on that first 80 yard drive. Turned a couple of negative plays into a first down and a good 6 yard run by Johnson. Second drive was mired by penalties and a sack. Offense committing WAY too many penalties, so far.
Chiefs' defense has kept Chicago to two punts so far. Not bad so far.
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 19:37 |
 micky wrote:
^ yeah... the Browns have the potential to be be scary...
yet what is even scarier....
they've been saying the same for the the last couple of years about Arizona and infamously the 49'rs last year. God knows who'll break out this year.... my darkhorse.... Houston. Quietly putting together a good team there.
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VERY quietly....but they could be a tough team as well Houston. There's sooo many potential breakout teams, some will (Browns), some will fall flat (49ers) but if I have to pick a breakout team I'm sorry but I have to say the Jets. Not so much about Brett Favre, but the many many other pieces they've put around him. I'll be surprised if the team dosn't go 10-6. Also, I think we should watch out for the Bills....
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micky
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 17:52 |
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^ yeah... the Browns have the potential to be be scary...
yet what is even scarier....
they've been saying the same for the the last couple of years about Arizona and infamously the 49'rs last year. God knows who'll break out this year.... my darkhorse.... Houston. Quietly putting together a good team there.
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 17:46 |
Pnoom! wrote:
I'm putting my money on my local Titans...
to disappoint as usual.
And then I'm going to Ohio for college. OH BOY THE CLEVELAND BROWNS I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO LOSE EVERY GAME, NOT EVEN THE TITANS GAVE ME THAT SATISFACTION!
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Say wah? Are you kidding? The Browns are on track to have their best year in......well a very long time. They were 10-6 last year! And they added Donte Stallworth +Shaun Rogers. If they get some more defense the Browns could be tough. And about Tony Richardson. I agree 100%. Hes a GREAT player and in conjunction with their beefed up O-line should give Thomas Jones a good year. Plus some protection for Favre. And one more side note. I hope Favre remembers his days of being GOD. Because here in NY he better take the team to the promise land, or he will be shredded.
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Pnoom!
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 16:18 |
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I'm putting my money on my local Titans...
to disappoint as usual.
And then I'm going to Ohio for college. OH BOY THE CLEVELAND BROWNS I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO LOSE EVERY GAME, NOT EVEN THE TITANS GAVE ME THAT SATISFACTION!
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micky
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 15:58 |
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^ I couldn't agree more Eric.... he really did come out of this looking not so good... I joked about it.. but if he has another year like some of the past... and tosses a boatload of costly picks... the press there is going to eat him alive. He had a free pass in GB.. . he surely has NO such thing in a place like NY. A new team.. maybe a new system (not sure) ... and a QB whose work ethic (not to be confused with his toughness) has been questioned.. in fact.. he was the one who said it wasn't Sunday's he tired of.. it was Monday through Saturday.
I prophesize disaster.... or the biggest non-story of the year as he rides the bench...
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E-Dub
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 15:49 |
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Tony Richardson played for KC for years and years. Not only was he a great fullback who knew how to block, but good hands coming out of the backfield. Could come in handy when Brett goes to 'improvise'. A stand-up guy with impeccable character. Really miss him on this team.
I was accused of disliking Favre and the Packers because of my in-laws last year (which was a tad insulting). If this makes that person feel better, I'm behind the Packers on this and hope they have a good season. What Favre did to them is inexcusable and the organization handled it the best they could. Especially when you consider the fact the Packers begged him not to retire, but does anyway. Then has a change of heart. Maybe he should be nicknamed Flaky Favre.
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 15:38 |
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hahhahahah.... oh... I hope the NY press has fun with with Brett the prima donna.... figure about the 20th interception he throws... the love-fest will be over. Green Bay did the right thing... was time to move on... for all his greatness... he only won one... and wasn't going any further than he had already taken them.
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Exactly. And idk, Brett the Jet has a nice ring to it. Which is good considering he's a Jet now. I am just glad he didn't go to Tampa and cause more drama. I was curious to see how the Jets will be this year, (before Brett) because they've been BUSY They beefed up their O-line with Alan Faneca and Damien Woody. Added Tony Richardson so that SHOULD improve their run game and help protect Brett. Not to mention on defense they added Calvin Pace and Kris Jenkins + Vernon Gholston who they drafted. With all these moves I think the Jets will be better, and Brett may not be at his peak anymore...but he's got 2 good receivers in Coles and Cotchery. Maybe a New York Super Bowl Battle!!!!! To which Brett will be intercepted by the Giants again and retire 
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micky
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 08:22 |
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hahhahahah.... oh... I hope the NY press has fun with with Brett the prima donna.... figure about the 20th interception he throws... the love-fest will be over. Green Bay did the right thing... was time to move on... for all his greatness... he only won one... and wasn't going any further than he had already taken them.
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Chicapah
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Posted: August 07 2008 at 08:19 |
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Brett the Jet? Doesn't seem right to me but maybe he'll give the fans something to watch. Being a Cowboys fan I doubt I'll see much of his playing except on the recaps but that's okay. The NFC East is going to be a battlefield this year and I won't have time to worry about what' s going on in the AFC.
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 06 2008 at 18:32 |
E-Dub wrote:
It will when preseason gets going. When regular season starts then you won't be able to shut us up!!!
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I hope so, can talk football forever...but there's just nothing! And Riley I agree man. The Favre thing is a mess, BOTTOM LINE: He retired, they moved on, he came back, they stuck to their guns and I applaud the Packers for it, end this drama fest Brett and go to Jets, (PLEASE not Tampa and cause more QB controversy). It may be weird, but he would NOT be the first team marquee player to go end his career on another team. And at least for me, I have lost a good bit of respect for Favre. I just hope the Packers confidence in Rodgers will pay off. The team has a tough defense, good running game, great receivers, and a pretty good O-line. You don't NEED a Brett Favre to succeed with that. I am just glad the G-men don't have to deal with any drama this offseason. It's weird. No talk about Tiki, Shockey, Eli, Coughlin, will the team manage 6 wins? ....I don't know whats goin on!!!
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