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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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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 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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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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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 11 2008 at 21:54 |
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Yes, it is only the pre season BUT
It is official now:
The Brett Favre era is over
I thought A Rod played well. He was poised in the pocket, made mostly good throws, a TD and as you said that pick was 100% not his fault. I really really hope Rodgers does well this season and I still think he will. He has a great team around him.
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tszirmay
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Posted: August 11 2008 at 22:04 |
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Hi everyone, I am a long time Chargers fan , since the days of John Hadl and Lance Alworth and then later with Air Coryell (No not the jazz-rock guitarist) with Fouts , Winslow, Joiner and Jefferson etc... I know , you will all make fun of me but hey, I am a Canadian , so......Any chance the Bolts will advance or is it same old same old
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I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth.
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 11 2008 at 23:28 |
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^ Chargers are a tough team man.
Besides never be ashamed of your team!
Since I was a kid I have been a hardcore Giants fan and took alot of ribbing over the years...and look at what they did.
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rileydog22
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Posted: August 12 2008 at 00:52 |
 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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Between Derek "Who?" Anderson, Kellen Winslow Jr, Jamal Lewis, and a couple of key offseason pickups Brian already mentioned, the Browns are on pace to top last year's stellar 10 wins. There's no shame in missing the playoffs by the tiebreaker (to the Titans, btw), that's just bad luck. They'd have had a playoff spot if they were an NFC team.
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Plankowner
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Posted: August 12 2008 at 01:19 |
Buc fan since '76. I've had the satisfaction of seeing 0-26 
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E-Dub
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Posted: August 12 2008 at 17:30 |
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Chargers should be the class of the AFC West (yet) again this year. That's a given.
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Plankowner
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Posted: August 13 2008 at 00:15 |
Wish my team was like the chargers... hey if anyone is looking for me, tell them I'm off playing Madden 09
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Statutory-Mike
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Posted: August 13 2008 at 00:54 |
I'm just hoping the Broncos can make the playoffs this year. 
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Plankowner
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Posted: August 13 2008 at 03:25 |
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Bucs play the AFC WEST this year, looking forward to it!!
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Garion81
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Posted: August 13 2008 at 15:41 |
JJLehto wrote:
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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Sorry for the wait. It is very difficult for me to post at this place anymore. I just cant wait for the long delays on screen redraws and time outs. 
Anyway Yes Michael Bush is healthy and looks like a beast! As does Fargus and McFadden so the running game is in good shape at least from what I saw against the 49'rs the other night. Interested to see how they do against the Titans this week. The real question is can they pass protect for Russell.
Reggie Bush wasn't even the best back in LA when he was in college. He was fast but never, ever ran through the tackles.
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E-Dub
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Posted: August 13 2008 at 15:44 |
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^^I agree. The same thing just happened to me.
I was saying with you, me (Chiefs) and Mr. Prog (Broncos), the AFC West is well represented here. Sure there's a Chargers fan around.
Mr. Prog, how long will Denver give the team to Cutler? Are they optimistic about him?
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Garion81
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Posted: August 13 2008 at 16:54 |
Maybe it is not nationally felt so much but I love the AFC west for the rivalries over the years. Glad to see SD get out on top for while too they were down too many years.
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 13 2008 at 17:06 |
Glad to hear Garion...I really liked Michael Bush and I was sooo hoping he'd recover from his injury. And yea, Reggie Bush was all flash and made everyone go oooooo, wow! But IMO he should only be a returner/3rd down back in the NFL. He's proven he can't carry the ball consistently while his former team mate and very overweight  Lendale White has really come through. And to Bronco fans, be patient with Cutler!! He's still developing. I had to put up with Eli for 3 and a half years, but it paid off better then I could've imagined.
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Garion81
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Posted: August 13 2008 at 18:32 |
JJ Lehto wrote:
Glad to hear Garion...I really liked Michael Bush and I was sooo hoping he'd recover from his injury.
And yea, Reggie Bush was all flash and made everyone go oooooo, wow! But IMO he should only be a returner/3rd down back in the NFL. He's proven he can't carry the ball consistently while his former team mate and very overweight Lendale White has really come through.
And to Bronco fans, be patient with Cutler!! He's still developing. I had to put up with Eli for 3 and a half years, but it paid off better then I could've imagined.
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Bush if he stay healthy is going to be something. The Raiders got him in steal in the 4th round. The guy is huge and just bowls over people. He hits the line very quick as well. I hope he gets some reps with the 1's this week.
On Bush: Not only Lendale White but Maurice Jones-Drew who played at UCLA at the same time. He litterly willed them to a 10-2 record 3 years ago with his running, receiving, kick and punt returns.
Cutler will be ok but I have to wonder where are the hot receivers in the AFC west?  There used to be so many and now so few.
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febus
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Posted: August 13 2008 at 20:58 |
JJLehto wrote:
^ Chargers are a tough team man.
Besides never be ashamed of your team!
Since I was a kid I have been a hardcore Giants fan and took alot of ribbing over the years...and look at what they did.
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Never be ashamed of your team? thanks JJ, so i am coming out of the closet and viva Miami Dolphins. Glad to see Parcells here, i know the guys will play hard, but the quarterback position is a BIG issue.
For the first game of the season, we will have Pennington quarterbacking against his old team, the Jets and King Favre.....intriguing match-up! ...as long Pennington doesn't get hurt as he used to.
Don't think Parcells is ready to lose his first game as a dolphin, but he is not playing
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