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JJLehto
Prog Reviewer Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Status: Offline Points: 34550 |
Posted: September 14 2012 at 23:44 |
No no, how I wish it was true, but (just like most of the US) the people of this thread have at best a casual respect for the Giants for what they've done.
They are a "major local" team IMO. Big time team, but unlike the Cowpies, Steelers or Packers are pretty much limited to the NYC metro area. This used to annoy me but I kinda like it now. And eh....Remember I had to live with Eli, so I kind of chuckle at every new "real deal". I just cant get too excited either direction, over a QB for a few years. Esp since so many have busted. But hey, if he plays, and improves, like he did that first game its bad news for the NFC East Anyway, I really am not too stoked for this season. Dont need to tell me how brutal the Giants sched is and that o line and secondary are jokes. I stick by 7-9 wins, but Eli can't make the magic happen again and the team needs to rebuild. Edited by JJLehto - September 14 2012 at 23:51 |
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manofmystery
Forum Senior Member Joined: January 26 2008 Location: PA, USA Status: Offline Points: 4335 |
Posted: September 15 2012 at 07:09 |
Legal Loophole In Art Modell's Will Eliminates Cleveland Browns Forever
BALTIMORE—Exploiting a legal technicality that allowed him to regain full ownership of the Cleveland Browns organization in death, former team owner Art Modell specified his wish to permanently dismantle the 66-year-old franchise in his last will and testament, family sources reported Tuesday. “It is my dying wish that the Cleveland Browns football team and associated assets be liquidated and distributed amongst the benefactors listed herein,” read part of the document, in which Modell also stripped the franchise of its right to the team’s colors, which the Baltimore Ravens will adopt for their second alternate uniforms beginning next season. “Furthermore, I hereby set aside funds in the amount of $50 million for the creation of a nonprofit foundation dedicated to ensuring that no professional football team moves to or is ever established in the city of Cleveland, from now until the end of time.” At press time, sources confirmed Modell had bequeathed the Browns’ 1964 NFL championship to LeBron James and ordered the immediate demolition of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Edited by manofmystery - September 15 2012 at 07:09 |
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horsewithteeth11
Prog Reviewer Joined: January 09 2008 Location: Kentucky Status: Offline Points: 24598 |
Posted: September 15 2012 at 15:08 |
I was going to say before I clicked on the link, that has to be an article from The Onion.
And the Cleveland Browns are never allowed to go away. Somebody has to replace us as the bottom rung in the AFC North after all. |
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Catcher10
Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: December 23 2009 Location: Emerald City Status: Offline Points: 17874 |
Posted: September 15 2012 at 16:27 |
Joining late.......
All know I am a Saints fan........without a real headcoach, I don't see them going better than 10-6, possible wild card...I can't justify 11-5. Already 0-1.......
Unless.....the Falcons fall apart or choke in the end as the seem to always do.
Then the Saints have a chance to win their division.
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JJLehto
Prog Reviewer Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Status: Offline Points: 34550 |
Posted: September 15 2012 at 17:01 |
I really didn't see the Saints being very off this year.
Brees is all the coach you need! Defense could be an issue though. Been masking problems with balls to the wall blitz...maybe it finally falls apart. |
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manofmystery
Forum Senior Member Joined: January 26 2008 Location: PA, USA Status: Offline Points: 4335 |
Posted: September 15 2012 at 19:40 |
The Bungles usually give you a break from that honor every few years.
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horsewithteeth11
Prog Reviewer Joined: January 09 2008 Location: Kentucky Status: Offline Points: 24598 |
Posted: September 15 2012 at 21:18 |
That is very true. Sometime within the next 5 years, you know it's guaranteed to happen at least once.
It still surprises me that a lot of people think the Saints will have a winning record this year. I mean, I guess if you're being led by Drew Brees, you have a shot. He definitely has a chance to be the glue that holds the team together. Unfortunately I just think that they've had too many off-field distractions. I don't see how that won't affect their season. I also think they have a few trap games early on in their schedule. I could see them going 2-3 or 1-4 by the time they get to their bye week. |
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dennismoore
Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: April 19 2011 Location: America Status: Offline Points: 877 |
Posted: September 15 2012 at 21:22 |
WTF??? I know the NY region didn't get the Redskins-Saints game. If you saw it you'd know the Skins beet the crap out of the Saints, in THEIR Dome.... Atlanta is back, Tampa seems feisty. The Saints could have a free fall and miss the playoffs, which I think they will miss the playoffs. Brees & the team looked lost against the Skins. This week will be very telling if the Saints don't come out and win big. |
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Equality 7-2521
Forum Senior Member Joined: August 11 2005 Location: Philly Status: Offline Points: 15784 |
Posted: September 16 2012 at 11:56 |
My picks for the day.
Chiefs Bengals Colts Raiders Pats Giants Eagles Saints Texans Redskins Cowboys Steelers Chargers Niners Broncos Picked the Bears. Oops. |
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Catcher10
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Posted: September 16 2012 at 14:04 |
Saints defensively are lost.....pretty much no answer for any decent running/throwing QB.......Looks like another loss and a 0-2 start.
Cannot win if Brees is not on the field. Head coaches do mean something during game time
Edited by Catcher10 - September 16 2012 at 14:05 |
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TheProgtologist
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: May 23 2005 Location: Baltimore,Md US Status: Offline Points: 27802 |
Posted: September 16 2012 at 15:41 |
Ravens-Eagles.......some of the most bullsh*t officiating I have ever seen in a football game.These replacement refs are a f**king joke.
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TheProgtologist
Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: May 23 2005 Location: Baltimore,Md US Status: Offline Points: 27802 |
Posted: September 16 2012 at 15:42 |
Cam Cameron sucks as an OC.Passing the ball on 3 and short repeatedly just baffles me.
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Equality 7-2521
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Posted: September 16 2012 at 15:48 |
Terrible officiating, but the Eagles pulled out a win.
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TheProgtologist
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Posted: September 16 2012 at 16:31 |
I give the Eagles credit where credit is due,especially Celek,who had a monster game.But Torry Smith running down the field with a defender having two fistfuls of jersey the whole way and that not getting called really pissed me off. Rough game too,talk about a war of attrition.
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Man With Hat
Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166183 |
Posted: September 16 2012 at 16:59 |
Yeah, some crazy bad calls all around it seems. Sadly couldn't see the battle of the birds it was one I would have liked to see.
And yay Gmen!! Poor offensive play in the beginning leads to 41 pts and 510 passing yards for eli. Woo comeback!! I was expecting a shootout in that game but not that much of one!
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Equality 7-2521
Forum Senior Member Joined: August 11 2005 Location: Philly Status: Offline Points: 15784 |
Posted: September 16 2012 at 17:01 |
I can't say the officiating was good, but I also can't say that I found it to be uneven.
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"One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. "
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JJLehto
Prog Reviewer Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Status: Offline Points: 34550 |
Posted: September 16 2012 at 17:39 |
Wow, I'm not sure what to say about that Giants game.
The defense is utterly atrocious, and frighteningly the pass rush was very lackluster...but Andre Brown was actually running pretty well and Eli: 510 yards! Those 3 picks were terrible, and he made some very WTF decisions. Terrible first half, but he came out bombing it still. Throwing it deep, into coverage, tossing it to Bennett despite all his drop, he calmly steps around the pocket and evades any pressure. The man is pure ice. |
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JJLehto
Prog Reviewer Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Status: Offline Points: 34550 |
Posted: September 16 2012 at 17:41 |
Sad to see the Eagles pulled out a win, but looks like the Cowboys are at least going down to the Seahawks.
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dwill123
Forum Senior Member Joined: December 19 2006 Status: Offline Points: 4460 |
Posted: September 16 2012 at 19:25 |
E - A - G - L - E - S, EAGLES!!!
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manofmystery
Forum Senior Member Joined: January 26 2008 Location: PA, USA Status: Offline Points: 4335 |
Posted: September 16 2012 at 19:49 |
^ I don't know that a QB has looked that bad in back-to-back wins since the days of Trent Dilfer. Happy they beat Baltimore but it's time for Vick and the Birdies to start getting the losses they deserve. Also, Sanchez is still Sanchez, thankfully.
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