The NFL Thread

[NeverSurrender]

You must not have seen the first half of the game. I was badmouthing all of the Bears.

38 second half points shut me up though.

i didn't see any of that game. i watched The pack lose, then watched the Vikes win. Like usual.

It's great that you are are feeling your oats but goddamn you gotta figure the Vikings will blow it eventually as usual.

So I'm supposed to not enjoy it or something? The best part is they will probably tail off, but this says a lot about the team since they are so young. Bright future, no matter what happens this season.

[johnk5150]

First concussion 5 games into his career is not a good thing for RG3. They didn't have him running all day (I believe that was his only scramble all day and it wasn't a planned run).

Hopefully he learned something there and his brain recovers quickly.

Was a pretty vicious hit. Hate to see that happen to the kid.

[NeverSurrender]

And since the Bert Favor interception against the saints, it's been all misery. Sorry your quarterback hurt. We all knew it was coming though.

[Machado]

First concussion 5 games into his career is not a good thing for RG3. They didn't have him running all day (I believe that was his only scramble all day and it wasn't a planned run).

Hopefully he learned something there and his brain recovers quickly.

Was a pretty vicious hit. Hate to see that happen to the kid.

Who did not see this coming?
RGIII needs to know better. On a play like that the last thing he should have done was "slide" and give himself up.
The best decision was to run directly out of bounds and avoid any punishment.

[Luminiferous]

THIS video gave me chills!!!

http://www.colts.com/media-center/video ... bf28a03246

COLTSTRONG

If that gave you chills you have to be one of the biggest pussies on earth.

He gets goosebumps when he hears Highway to Hell before Poison takes the stage...

[NeverSurrender]

THIS video gave me chills!!!

http://www.colts.com/media-center/video ... bf28a03246

COLTSTRONG

If that gave you chills you have to be one of the biggest pussies on earth.

He gets goosebumps when he hears Highway to Hell before Poison takes the stage...

[johnk5150]

Was a pretty vicious hit. Hate to see that happen to the kid.

Who did not see this coming?
RGIII needs to know better. On a play like that the last thing he should have done was "slide" and give himself up.
The best decision was to run directly out of bounds and avoid any punishment.

He's a smart kid. I don't see him doing that again any time soon.

[johnk5150]

http://touch.chicagotribune.com/#sectio ... -72770343/



Actually thought about making that trip.

[NeverSurrender]

http://gifsound.com/?gif=http%3A%2F%2Fa ... Qg&start=0

[bane]

http://touch.chicagotribune.com/#sectio ... -72770343/



Actually thought about making that trip.

Wow. You might expect a story like that in Oakland, but Jacksonville? Damn.

[NeverSurrender]

http://touch.chicagotribune.com/#sectio ... -72770343/



Actually thought about making that trip.

Wow. You might expect a story like that in Oakland, but Jacksonville? Damn.

Crazy fuckers everywhere. Jesus Christ, we are all adults. If he is being respectful to your wife, there is no reason to lose it. Adults talk all the time.

[Machado]

NFL announced that Giants S Will Hill has been suspended for four games for violating NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.

[poizond13]

http://www.indystar.com/article/2012100 ... ck_check=1

For you, Chuck.

"In my 40 years in this business, I've never been prouder of a team and how they battled back," team owner Jim Irsay told me after he and general Ryan Grigson presented Pagano with the game ball early Sunday night at the IU Simon Cancer Center. "I've been in a lot of winning locker rooms, Super Bowl locker rooms, but I've never had an experience like this. People talk about money, what the team is worth, those kinds of things, but this was priceless. Absolutely priceless.

"We walked in, he (Pagano) got up, we all embraced and shed some tears and Chuck said, `You know, I don't feel so sick right now.'"

How great is that?

You should have seen them, Chuck. You should have seen the beaming smiles, the eyes rimmed red with tears, the unfettered joy that suffused your Indianapolis Colts locker room late Sunday afternoon.

We know you weren't here, Chuck, know you were having a rough day over in room C23 at the IU Simon Cancer Center. But you were here, Chuck, here in the hearts of all of your players and coaches and fans and well-wishers.

Did you see it, Chuck, see Andrew Luck spike the football and then run over to your chuckstrong banner and give it a loving tap after he scored a touchdown?

This was for you, Coach. This victory, this amazing, come-from-behind, gut-check 30-27 victory over the Green Bay Packers, it was for you.

"You know, you see things in the movie, but oftentimes, life isn't as beautiful as they make it out to be," Irsay said. "But this went way past that. This was the stuff of movies. This was beautiful."

It's hard to know, Chuck, just how much emotion played in this game, but I've got to think -- we've all got to think -- that when they went down 21-3 at halftime, it had to cross their minds: "Our coach is dealing with a lot more real-life adversity than a simple 21-3 deficit. Keep fighting. Keep fighting."

There have been a lot of great moments in recent Colts history, and there have been some emotional moments, the most emotional coming in the Arizona game after Tony Dungy returned from his son's funeral. But this felt like the most inspirational and beautiful of all of them. They wanted this for you, Chuck, and damned if they didn't find a way to make it happen.

Damned if Luck didn't take another step in his progression toward eventual greatness, taking a beating in the first half and fighting back and making magical things happen. Did you jump out of your bed, Chuck, when Luck somehow eluded Clay Matthews' grasp and completed that monster third-down pass to Reggie Wayne?

Damned if Wayne didn't play the best game of his amazing career, snatching everything and anything with those orange gloves. Wayne knows you better than anybody, having first encountered you 16 years ago at the University of Miami. Everybody wanted this for you, but nobody more than Wayne.

"I looked up and those orange gloves were catching everything," Luck said with a smile. "It seemed like there were eight pairs of orange gloves out there."

It seemed that way, didn't it?

"The league might fine me," Wayne said of the possibility the NFL will hit him with a uniform violation. "But if they do, I'll take one for the team."

Can we just pass a hat?

We will always remember this performance from Wayne -- 13 catches, 212 yards. He wanted this for you, Chuck. He wanted this as badly as he's ever wanted anything in the game of football.

"They better make room in the Hall of Fame for Reggie," Irsay said, his voice still hoarse and wavering after visiting Pagano. "Right next to Marvin (Harrison)."

They fought, Chuck, because they know how you're fighting. Many of them have been touched themselves by cancer -- friends, relatives. They know about the hell of chemotherapy, the way it breaks down your body and soul. But they weren't going to quit, Chuck, because they know you're not going to quit.

"We want Coach to know, we'll fight here while he fights over there," Dwight Freeney said.

Man, did they fight.

And, in the process, they grew up. A lot.

For a half, it looked like this would be one fairy tale that would never get written. The Packers dominated, moving the ball with alacrity on offense, terrorizing and sacking Luck on defense. For all the emotion in the building, it looked, simply and sadly, like the better, more talented team was going to win this game.

But it says something about the foundation you've built, Chuck, that your team, your organization, never flinched. "Give it up for Chuck!" defensive end Cory Redding yelled at his teammates during the game. "Every play! Give it up for Chuck!"

So they dug in.

And suddenly, everything changed.

A Jerraud Powers interception started it early in the third quarter, and from there, the Colts were carried by an avalanche of excellence and raw emotion.

The running game got in gear, the best game we've seen from Donald Brown and the patchwork offensive line in a long time. As a result, the play-action game started working and Luck earned some time to throw.

The defense started pounding Aaron Rodgers, who went untouched in the first half and picked them apart.

The secondary, playing without two of its three best players, Justin King and Vontae Davis, started covering receivers.

And Luck and Wayne -- with help from the patchwork offensive line and others -- began to do remarkable, memorable things.

"We really didn't change anything in the second half," Powers said. "But the guys up front started putting pressure on (Rodgers), forced him outside the pocket a couple of times and that made our job on the back end a lot easier. Once we started getting a couple of sacks, the game changed.

"That's the most emotional game I've ever played in. Basically, you've got the whole NFL nation rallying around him. And even the Packers, they came out wearing chuckstrong t-shirts. It just shows you, while we may be on different teams, we're all part of a brotherhood."

Anthony Castonzo smiled as he thought about your reaction, Chuck.

"You can picture him with a big smile on his face in his hospital bed," Castonzo said. "That means a ton to us."

The joy in Irsay's voice was audible. "That's as excited and animated as I've seen Chuck," he said. "I'll never forget the look on his face when we walked in with the game ball. We'll all treasure this moment forever."

They did it, Chuck.

They did it for you.

Yup, I read that last night and thought it was one of best pieces Kravitz has ever done. I don't always agree with him, but he really nailed it with this one.

[Bourbon Cowboy]

Stay classy, Chiefs fans.

Making fans in Philly look good.

Just to clarify for anyone who heard Winston's bullshit comments. I was at the game yesterday. Chiefs fans were not cheering for Cassel being hit.

We were cheering the Chiefs finally getting a first down. We cheered when Cassel got to his feet and when we seen Quinn coming in and the boos were for what many wrongfully believed was roughing the passer. It was clear to most of the crowd it they were clean hits caused by a collapse in the O line..
The Ravens ran roughshod over them in the second half.

Winston is a whiny prick. Any cheering he may have believed he heard for Cassel's injury would be idiot drunks or Raven's fans. He is wrong in his accusation that 70,000 fans were cheering Cassel's injury. If had he have protected the QB a little better, Cassel wouldn't have gotten laid out.

Cassel may not be having a great year, but he's being wrongfully accused of losing games. I credit most of Cassel's fumbles this year for having shitty protection by Winston and the line.
A better protected QB doesn't have to worry about being hurried, having to scramble or being hit.

[NeverSurrender]

Stay classy, Chiefs fans.

Making fans in Philly look good.

Just to clarify for anyone who heard Winston's bullshit comments. I was at the game yesterday. Chiefs fans were not cheering for Cassel being hit.

We were cheering the Chiefs finally getting a first down. We cheered when Cassel got to his feet and when we seen Quinn coming in and the boos were for what many wrongfully believed was roughing the passer. It was clear to most of the crowd it they were clean hits caused by a collapse in the O line..
The Ravens ran roughshod over them in the second half.

Winston is a whiny prick. Any cheering he may have believed he heard for Cassel's injury would be idiot drunks or Raven's fans. He is wrong in his accusation that 70,000 fans were cheering Cassel's injury. If had he have protected the QB a little better, Cassel wouldn't have gotten laid out.

Cassel may not be having a great year, but he's being wrongfully accused of losing games. I credit most of Cassel's fumbles this year for having shitty protection by Winston and the line.
A better protected QB doesn't have to worry about being hurried, having to scramble or being hit.

So you know why every other person was cheering? Then you're as bad as you claim Winston is.

[Bourbon Cowboy]

So you know why every other person was cheering? Then you're as bad as you claim Winston is.

I've been a Chiefs season ticket holder for 14 years. We do not cheer when an opponent gets hurt and we sure as hell don't cheer one of our own getting injured.

The fans in our section and around us were high fiving a first down, nobody realized Cassel was hurt until when he didn't get right up afterward.
I may not know what every fan was cheering about, but I think from what I seen and heard I know a hell of a lot more why than Winston does.
Cassel is tougher than most give him credit and many of us were concerned when he was lying there.

This is Winston's first year with the Chiefs and doesn't know shit as to how passionate they are towards the team, even when they're sucking.
He's an idiot and his shitting on the fans to reporters after the game shows how much of an uninformed bitch he is when he didn't accept the blame for allowing one of the guys to plow Cassel.. He instead tried to re-direct towards the fans.

[bigbuttskinner]

So you know why every other person was cheering? Then you're as bad as you claim Winston is.

I've been a Chiefs season ticket holder for 14 years. We do not cheer when an opponent gets hurt and we sure as hell don't cheer one of our own getting injured.

The fans in our section and around us were high fiving a first down, nobody realized Cassel was hurt until when he didn't get right up afterward.
I may not know what every fan was cheering about, but I think from what I seen and heard I know a hell of a lot more why than Winston does.
Cassel is tougher than most give him credit and many of us were concerned when he was lying there.

This is Winston's first year with the Chiefs and doesn't know shit as to how passionate they are towards the team, even when they're sucking.
He's an idiot and his shitting on the fans to reporters after the game shows how much of an uninformed bitch he is when he didn't accept the blame for allowing one of the guys to plow Cassel.. He instead tried to re-direct towards the fans.

Oh shut the fuck up then!

[Bourbon Cowboy]

No. Make me.

[NeverSurrender]

So you know why every other person was cheering? Then you're as bad as you claim Winston is.

I've been a Chiefs season ticket holder for 14 years. We do not cheer when an opponent gets hurt and we sure as hell don't cheer one of our own getting injured.

The fans in our section and around us were high fiving a first down, nobody realized Cassel was hurt until when he didn't get right up afterward.
I may not know what every fan was cheering about, but I think from what I seen and heard I know a hell of a lot more why than Winston does.
Cassel is tougher than most give him credit and many of us were concerned when he was lying there.

This is Winston's first year with the Chiefs and doesn't know shit as to how passionate they are towards the team, even when they're sucking.
He's an idiot and his shitting on the fans to reporters after the game shows how much of an uninformed bitch he is when he didn't accept the blame for allowing one of the guys to plow Cassel.. He instead tried to re-direct towards the fans.

There were calls on the radio of people admitting they were cheering. It's not everybody, but don't act like you know what a stadium full of 70,000 people is doing what for what reason.

[NeverSurrender]

How does expect anybody to believe he is sober?

[sin]

Not as funny as the first one but still good. I like how Mr irrelevant Russell Wilson popped in again for a one liner. Bummed that Stafford looks like a bigger retard than anyone else. Can't wait to see who appears next.

[sin]

I worked 12 hours Sunday so I missed every game. When I came home and got caught up, my first thought was P13 is going to be all over this thread talking shit to his detractors about the Colts win and RGIII going down.

Suprisingly he has been very calm about it considering the shit he has gotten.

[sin]

Third post in a row sorry been working alot. If by a miracle the Lions can't somehow win the division, I really like the Vikings to do it. Of course they will draw Atlanta in the first game of the playoffs and get killed but still.

[Crazy Levi]

I worked 12 hours Sunday so I missed every game. When I came home and got caught up, my first thought was P13 is going to be all over this thread talking shit to his detractors about the Colts win and RGIII going down.

Suprisingly he has been very calm about it considering the shit he has gotten.

THe "shit" he's gotten?

Dude has been a huge, unabashed, extreme troll, and he's deserved every single lump of shit we've thrown his way.

But you know what?

Turns out he doesn't troll when things are going his way. In some small way that's kind of nice - it shows he's only been lashing out by trolling because ever since he turned up here - right before the Colts' Super Bowl loss to the Saints - shit hasn't really been going the Colts way.

Clearly extreme trolling has been a defense mechanism for him. I'm genuinely happy that he DOES apparently enjoy football and the NFL, and rooting for the Colts.

Winning with class is great...but losing with class is also a virtue that almost everyone here can also do. DOWN2WHISKEY talked a lot of shit this week and lost, and you don't see him trolling.

[poizond13]

I worked 12 hours Sunday so I missed every game. When I came home and got caught up, my first thought was P13 is going to be all over this thread talking shit to his detractors about the Colts win and RGIII going down.

Suprisingly he has been very calm about it considering the shit he has gotten.

Everyone saw what happened on Sunday. The results speak for themselves. I made a few posts about it and that's all that's needed. Some things are more important than gloating on an internet message board. I don't need to start threads exclaiming how right I was and how wrong everyone else was, because that's what a troll would do. See: crazylevy's "mark my words" thread. I've always tried to exude more class than that.

The important part about getting that win wasn't gloating on a message board, it was about Mr. Irsay being able to take that game ball straight to the man who needs it and deserves it more than anyone, Chuck Pagano. If that win helped uplift his spirits one bit, then it's one of the most meaningful wins I've ever seen. That transcends football. That's real life.

There's no game I love more than football, and that game yesterday reminded me why it is the best game in the world. I know this team is going on to greatness and big things in the next few years. But I have a feeling no matter what, the COLTS will never forget this game. We'll all look back and say this was the start of something truly special.

[Crazy Levi]

I've always tried to exude more class than that.

Yeah...class is one word for it...

Eat shit, haters.

Brady chokes again, eat shit Pats fans!!

Eat shit packer fans!! Discount double check these nuts!

Eat shit, boy. NYC is about the last place in the country I'd want to live.

HAHAHA EAT SHIT TEXANS FANS!!! You've reveled in our Misery for weeks and even rubbed it in our noses. NOW YOU FEEL THE PAIN OF YOUR FRANCHISE QB BEING OUT!! Karma's a bitch. The Texans are done, put a fork in em.

Eat shit you stupid fucking faggot.

Eat shit, fag.

[johnk5150]

Houston one shitty Sanchez pass from having that game tied last night.

[NeverSurrender]

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_217 ... ering-from

[Crazy Levi]

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_217 ... ering-from

That sucks.



Mongo only pawn, in game of life.

[johnk5150]

How does Robert Irsay expect anybody to believe he is sober?

Follow him on twitter. Trust me. He's funny as shit. Even though he claims to be clean for years, he posts like all he does is listen to Tom Petty high and eat cocoa puffs.