NFL 2011 Thread

[Tymaster]

Rapistberger is going to play against Cleveland on Sunday. If Pittsburgh wins and he doesn't further injure himself and they somehow end up with a 1st or 2nd seed so he gets a bye week it's a good move. But if he gets an additional injury playing against a team with nothing to lose and they still end up with the 5th seed this could end up costing them.

Do you think they should let him play, especially when Batch can give them enough to beat Cleveland?

The risk is far too great.
Let the man rest and allow the #2 QB to play some and maybe get a win.
Most teams want a healthy QB in the playoffs, not in the regular season finale. Especially when that team has already clinched a playoff birth.

Cleveland is admittedly terrible, but they damned near beat Pittsburgh on TNF a few weeks ago. It's a rivalry game, and is almost always close, despite the fact that Rapegirlsandeathamburgers has only lost to the Browns once. My point? Pittsburgh will lose if they start Batch.

[Machado]

My Top 5 QB's in 2011

1)Rodgers
2)Brees
3)Brady
4)Romo
5)Cam Newton

[Redman77]

I'd take Stafford and Manning over Newton & probably Romo.

[Tenacious_Dio]

I'd take Stafford and Manning over Newton & probably Romo.

I agree. The NFC is loaded at QB. The AFC? Not so much.

[Tymaster]

Of course Brady will play on Sunday. It's against the Bills, he is only 103 yards away from 5000, and they have a chance to get the #1 seed. Not to mention the fact that backup QB Hoyer couldn't beat a Pop Warner team. Belichick doesn't even trust Hoyer to take the kneel downs at the end of a game with a 17 point lead. Brady is playing.

Belichick used to keep a savy albeit old, but still capable of playing, back up QB. First it was Flutie, then it was Testaverde. What's his deal on not having a good back up these days. Also, Cassle proved that the Patriots weren't defined entirely by Brady. They won what, 11 games that year?? You'd think Bellichick would have a solid back QB.

[WTF]

Of course Brady will play on Sunday. It's against the Bills, he is only 103 yards away from 5000, and they have a chance to get the #1 seed. Not to mention the fact that backup QB Hoyer couldn't beat a Pop Warner team. Belichick doesn't even trust Hoyer to take the kneel downs at the end of a game with a 17 point lead. Brady is playing.

Belichick used to keep a savy albeit old, but still capable of playing, back up QB. First it was Flutie, then it was Testaverde. What's his deal on not having a good back up these days. Also, Cassle proved that the Patriots weren't defined entirely by Brady. They won what, 11 games that year?? You'd think Bellichick would have a solid back QB.

I don't understand Lickety's hangup with Hoyer. He's barely played in the regular season and has looked solid in the pre-season.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Hoyer

[Tymaster]

Of course Brady will play on Sunday. It's against the Bills, he is only 103 yards away from 5000, and they have a chance to get the #1 seed. Not to mention the fact that backup QB Hoyer couldn't beat a Pop Warner team. Belichick doesn't even trust Hoyer to take the kneel downs at the end of a game with a 17 point lead. Brady is playing.

Belichick used to keep a savy albeit old, but still capable of playing, back up QB. First it was Flutie, then it was Testaverde. What's his deal on not having a good back up these days. Also, Cassle proved that the Patriots weren't defined entirely by Brady. They won what, 11 games that year?? You'd think Bellichick would have a solid back QB.

I don't understand Lickety's hangup with Hoyer. He's barely played in the regular season and has looked solid in the pre-season.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Hoyer

If Drew Bledsoe doesn't get hit so hard his spleen explodes, we have never seen Tom Brady touch a football field. Bill Bellichick cut Bernie Kosar in favor of Vinnie Testaverde and wound up in the playoffs. Bellichick was on the Giants staff when Hostetler lead them to a Super Bowl victory. So you'd think Bill Belichick would appreciate the value of a good back up. Brett Favre was a back up in Atlanta, and was actually brought into Green Bay to back up Don Majkowski. Steve Young backed up Joe Montana. Good back ups are essential. Do I even need to bring up the Colts!?

[Tymaster]

Of course Brady will play on Sunday. It's against the Bills, he is only 103 yards away from 5000, and they have a chance to get the #1 seed. Not to mention the fact that backup QB Hoyer couldn't beat a Pop Warner team. Belichick doesn't even trust Hoyer to take the kneel downs at the end of a game with a 17 point lead. Brady is playing.

Belichick used to keep a savy albeit old, but still capable of playing, back up QB. First it was Flutie, then it was Testaverde. What's his deal on not having a good back up these days. Also, Cassle proved that the Patriots weren't defined entirely by Brady. They won what, 11 games that year?? You'd think Bellichick would have a solid back QB.

I don't understand Lickety's hangup with Hoyer. He's barely played in the regular season and has looked solid in the pre-season.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Hoyer

Double post, sorry, Sludge got glitchy.

[Crazy Levi]

I'd take Stafford and Manning over Newton & probably Romo.

I agree. The NFC is loaded at QB. The AFC? Not so much.

It pains me to fucking say it but Romo is a very good QB. He is excellent at making reads and finding the open guy if he gets a little time.

The only thing that troubles me about him is he loses his shit REALLY easily. In every game he's yelling at his receivers, his linemen, his running backs...everybody. Not sure that is gonna work all the time. People are gonna get tired of his bitching.

[Tymaster]

I'd take Stafford and Manning over Newton & probably Romo.

I agree. The NFC is loaded at QB. The AFC? Not so much.

Brady, Dalton, although I hate him; Rapegirlsandeatcheeseburgers, Manning when he comes back, Rivers, Palmer...there are some good QB's in the AFC.

[WTF]

If Drew Bledsoe doesn't get hit so hard his spleen explodes, we have never seen Tom Brady touch a football field. Bill Bellichick cut Bernie Kosar in favor of Vinnie Testaverde and wound up in the playoffs. Bellichick was on the Giants staff when Hostetler lead them to a Super Bowl victory. So you'd think Bill Belichick would appreciate the value of a good back up. Brett Favre was a back up in Atlanta, and was actually brought into Green Bay to back up Don Majkowski. Steve Young backed up Joe Montana. Good back ups are essential. Do I even need to bring up the Colts!?

That's my point. You would think a guy who made some smart moves in the past with QBs (Belichick) would have a pretty good idea that Hoyer can do the job if called on.

[Tymaster]

If Drew Bledsoe doesn't get hit so hard his spleen explodes, we have never seen Tom Brady touch a football field. Bill Bellichick cut Bernie Kosar in favor of Vinnie Testaverde and wound up in the playoffs. Bellichick was on the Giants staff when Hostetler lead them to a Super Bowl victory. So you'd think Bill Belichick would appreciate the value of a good back up. Brett Favre was a back up in Atlanta, and was actually brought into Green Bay to back up Don Majkowski. Steve Young backed up Joe Montana. Good back ups are essential. Do I even need to bring up the Colts!?

That's my point. You would think a guy who made some smart moves in the past with QBs (Belichick) would have a pretty good idea that Hoyer can do the job if called on.

And if not, you'd think he'd be smart enough to sign a back up that could win with the Patriots offense. Garrard is still out there. Delhomme and Garcia were out there til a few weeks ago. Kyle Orton. The list goes on.

[Tenacious_Dio]

Brady, Dalton, although I hate him; Rapegirlsandeatcheeseburgers, Manning when he comes back, Rivers, Palmer...there are some good QB's in the AFC.

If you were to list the top 6-7 quarterbacks of 2011, Brady is the only AFC guy who'd make the list.

[Tymaster]

Brady, Dalton, although I hate him; Rapegirlsandeatcheeseburgers, Manning when he comes back, Rivers, Palmer...there are some good QB's in the AFC.

If you were to list the top 6-7 quarterbacks of 2011, Brady is the only AFC guy who'd make the list.

What!? No Tebow!?

I am being facetious

[Crazy Levi]

And if not, you'd think he'd be smart enough to sign a back up that could win with the Patriots offense. Garrard is still out there. Delhomme and Garcia were out there til a few weeks ago. Kyle Orton. The list goes on.

Gerrard's season has been over since very early on in the season. He decided to get surgery done, I guess so he can play better next year. Either that or he's decided he's retired.

[Artemis2085]

Who wants to make a prediction on
the Dallas vs giants game Sunday night on NBC???

As much as it crushes and pains me:

NYG 27 - DAL 23

[johnk5150]

Happy new year. Jerry Angelo is a dick and I hope he dies of gonnorhea and burns in hell for not protecting the franchise QB. I hope Johnny Knox has a long career with anyone but the bears. I'm stunned they have five pro bowlers from what will be a seven win team. Rant. Over.

[johnk5150]

Who wants to make a prediction on
the Dallas vs giants game Sunday night on NBC???

As much as it crushes and pains me:

NYG 27 - DAL 23

I predict the winner is annihilated by either GB or NO in games that matter.

[Tenacious_Dio]

Geez, Mark Sanchez. Way to come up small.

Oh, and the Saints are pretty good.

[Tymaster]

Geez, Mark Sanchez. Way to come up small.

Oh, and the Saints are pretty good.

I'm a Browns fan, so I have no dog in the Jets fight, although I did enjoy watching Testaverde nearly get the Jets into the SB about 15 years ago. Anyway, as much as Rex Ryan runs his mouth, I have to laugh whenever they lose. Rex's routine started off as funny, but quickly grew annoying. Now it's just absurd that he is even employed.

[cantstopthemusic]

Matt Freakin' Moore's Dolphins EXTINGUISH the Jets 2011 season.

Big ups for the assist from Sanchize.

[SkyDog112046]

Texans showing some balls going for 2 at the end. But I don't think they should have gone for it after the 5 yard penalty. Titans in a good spot to get the $6 seed if Balt beats Cincy.

Patriots get the #1 seed. They came out flat and then put up 49 unanswered points. Brady 5235 yards.

Brees over 5400 yards in a win. He is playing better than Rodgers at this point and has to get serious consideration for MVP.

Jets lose. Sanchez played like shit again. His time as the starting QB has to be coming to an end.

So far a great day of football with so many teams having something to play for.

[SkyDog112046]

Exhibit A why Tebow will not be the long-term answer at QB for Denver:
Broncos run a flea flicker and Tebow has a receiver wide open on the left sideline and rather than make an easy throw for TD he took off running. Either he didn't see his receiver break open or he knew he couldn't make the throw. Every other starting NFL QB could have made that throw.

[AcillateM]

Texans showing some balls going for 2 at the end. But I don't think they should have gone for it after the 5 yard penalty. Titans in a good spot to get the $6 seed if Balt beats Cincy.

The way that game ended was a "What the fuck moment!"....wouldn't mind seeing the Titans again next week though.

[Crazy Levi]

Jets could easily win out

@ WSH
KC
@PHI
NYG
@MIA

Not impossible.

ahem.

[SkyDog112046]

Jets could easily win out

@ WSH
KC
@PHI
NYG
@MIA

Not impossible.

ahem.

Just
End
The
Season

[Facedown]

ha ha Orton's Chiefs to be blown out sunday

[Skate4RnR]

ha ha Orton's Chiefs to be blown out sunday

Tim Tethrow himself an interception. I'm sick and fucking tired of this mediocre KC team Jesus fucking Christ.

[SkyDog112046]

KC beats Denver. Crennel deserves to get the KC coaching job next year. He did a good job with a bad roster.

Opponents' fans ought to get duck calls and blow them every time Tebow throws a pass. Wounded ducks flying everywhere.

[Crazy Levi]

Tebow fucking sucks but they back into the playoffs.

Steelers are going to assrape them. Have to be thrilled that they pulled the Broncs.