What teams will hold home field this year? (If there's even a season)
by frw1k82 on Jun 22, 2011 12:17 PM EDT
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In my opinion, there's 4 or 5 teams that can run the table, have the best record in their conference, and hold home field advantage through the playoffs. Although home field doesn't always prove to be better seeing as how my Jets beat New England on the road and Green Bay beat Atlanta and Chicago on the road to get to the Superbowl.
In the AFC, I think that the Jets, Patriots, Steelers, Ravens, and Chargers can all hold the top seed in the playoffs. Alot of people will argue the Colts, but Peyton Manning can only take them so far.
In the NFC, I think the Cowboys, Eagles, Saints, Falcons, and Green Bay can all run the table. The Giants are way too inconsistent and Josh Freeman's Bucs are still too young.
What are your thoughts and what will the top teams' record be that hold home field?
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Baltimore Ravens
Flacco's first 3 years vs. Brady's, Manning's and Brees' first 3 years
Flacco threw for just 21 fewer passing yards than Brady and tossed four fewer interceptions. Flacco threw for 1,655 more yards than Brees, two more touchdowns and four fewer picks. Manning, who averaged 88 more passes per season, threw for way more yards and touchdowns than Flacco, but also tossed 24 more interceptions.
by Mr MaLoR on Jun 22, 2011 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
And here I was sure you were going to say Steelers!
Keep Jose Reyes, Trade Fred Wilpon
by BigBlueIntervention on Jun 22, 2011 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
good joke
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by seton hall and steelers on Jun 22, 2011 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I have Pittsburgh going 9-7 this year.
Flacco's first 3 years vs. Brady's, Manning's and Brees' first 3 years
Flacco threw for just 21 fewer passing yards than Brady and tossed four fewer interceptions. Flacco threw for 1,655 more yards than Brees, two more touchdowns and four fewer picks. Manning, who averaged 88 more passes per season, threw for way more yards and touchdowns than Flacco, but also tossed 24 more interceptions.
I have Baltimore going
7-9, with an 0-6 record in the AFCN.
"SteelFever gets #93. Just like Ron Artest. Great game just keep an eye on him that he doesn't go into the stands after a fan."
- 5020 on my making the BTSC active (riot) squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC0NCHq4v3I
^5
"SteelFever gets #93. Just like Ron Artest. Great game just keep an eye on him that he doesn't go into the stands after a fan."
- 5020 on my making the BTSC active (riot) squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC0NCHq4v3I
I would love to hear your 9 losses for us.
Flacco's first 3 years vs. Brady's, Manning's and Brees' first 3 years
Flacco threw for just 21 fewer passing yards than Brady and tossed four fewer interceptions. Flacco threw for 1,655 more yards than Brees, two more touchdowns and four fewer picks. Manning, who averaged 88 more passes per season, threw for way more yards and touchdowns than Flacco, but also tossed 24 more interceptions.
does it matter, you think they're going 16-0
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
I’ll never say the Ravens are going to lose a game. They most likely will, but I will never give you which teams.
Now, please go through the 2nd easiest schedule for 2011 based on 2010 records and show me the 9 losses.
http://www.nfl.com/teams/baltimoreravens/schedule?team=BAL
Also, I would love to hear your reasoning for why they would go 7-9.
Flacco's first 3 years vs. Brady's, Manning's and Brees' first 3 years
Flacco threw for just 21 fewer passing yards than Brady and tossed four fewer interceptions. Flacco threw for 1,655 more yards than Brees, two more touchdowns and four fewer picks. Manning, who averaged 88 more passes per season, threw for way more yards and touchdowns than Flacco, but also tossed 24 more interceptions.
I see 9 or 10 losses in there
why? I can. I’m just not gonna waste my time any further then this…its pointless. All I’d get is “teh OMGZeZ” on the losses anyway.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Brilliant reasoning. I think the super bowl this year is going to be between the panthers and Bills just because they are due for one.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
my dream is the Niners vs Ravens
We can call it the Harghbowl
"Hi my name is Cliff Harris and I am here to lock [site decorum] down" - Cliff Harris introduction at his Freshman Orientation
Reporter : "What do you remember about the BCS title game"
Cliff Harris: "That we lost"
Panthers aren't due for one,
At least not before the Lions.
"Perhaps it was the Noid who should have avoided me." Mayor Adam West
by insertscreenname on Jun 26, 2011 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess that Jimmy Smith > Prince Amukamura really butt hurt you to the point where you won’t even have a logical debate with me on this topic.
I haven’t responded to anything you have ever said with "teh OMGZeZ" or whatever the hell that means. I have always made a well put together counter argument with stats/facts to back it up. You are entitled to give me your reasoning for why you see 9 or 10 losses in there, but it makes you look even worse to make a statement like that and not have any reason for it besides “I don’t know, just because.”
Flacco's first 3 years vs. Brady's, Manning's and Brees' first 3 years
Flacco threw for just 21 fewer passing yards than Brady and tossed four fewer interceptions. Flacco threw for 1,655 more yards than Brees, two more touchdowns and four fewer picks. Manning, who averaged 88 more passes per season, threw for way more yards and touchdowns than Flacco, but also tossed 24 more interceptions.
You get beat by the Niners so bad that it counts as 9 losses
"Hi my name is Cliff Harris and I am here to lock [site decorum] down" - Cliff Harris introduction at his Freshman Orientation
Reporter : "What do you remember about the BCS title game"
Cliff Harris: "That we lost"
John > Jim. Why? Because I can.
Flacco's first 3 years vs. Brady's, Manning's and Brees' first 3 years
Flacco threw for just 21 fewer passing yards than Brady and tossed four fewer interceptions. Flacco threw for 1,655 more yards than Brees, two more touchdowns and four fewer picks. Manning, who averaged 88 more passes per season, threw for way more yards and touchdowns than Flacco, but also tossed 24 more interceptions.
Then I guess the Browns will be taking the division.
Flacco's first 3 years vs. Brady's, Manning's and Brees' first 3 years
Flacco threw for just 21 fewer passing yards than Brady and tossed four fewer interceptions. Flacco threw for 1,655 more yards than Brees, two more touchdowns and four fewer picks. Manning, who averaged 88 more passes per season, threw for way more yards and touchdowns than Flacco, but also tossed 24 more interceptions.
Now THAT would be something to see
"SteelFever gets #93. Just like Ron Artest. Great game just keep an eye on him that he doesn't go into the stands after a fan."
- 5020 on my making the BTSC active (riot) squad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC0NCHq4v3I
I'm actually rooting for the Browns
because Cleveland does need some thing
"Hi my name is Cliff Harris and I am here to lock [site decorum] down" - Cliff Harris introduction at his Freshman Orientation
Reporter : "What do you remember about the BCS title game"
Cliff Harris: "That we lost"
No they don’t.
Flacco's first 3 years vs. Brady's, Manning's and Brees' first 3 years
Flacco threw for just 21 fewer passing yards than Brady and tossed four fewer interceptions. Flacco threw for 1,655 more yards than Brees, two more touchdowns and four fewer picks. Manning, who averaged 88 more passes per season, threw for way more yards and touchdowns than Flacco, but also tossed 24 more interceptions.
Just a playoffs nothing more
they can lose week 1
"Hi my name is Cliff Harris and I am here to lock [site decorum] down" - Cliff Harris introduction at his Freshman Orientation
Reporter : "What do you remember about the BCS title game"
Cliff Harris: "That we lost"
I would think the inconsistent tag given to the Giants should also apply to the Cowboys. They are about as inconsistent as they come with the talent level on that team.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
We Giants fans look forward to the time every preseason
When the Cowboys are picked to win it all. Because it happens every preseason. It makes the end of the season results that much sweeter.
"Good, bad, I'm the guy with the gun."
Agreed. I can’t stand the Cowboys. Chargers are the other team with all the talent and favorites every year, but never even get close.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
I enjoy it too when the Cowboys flop.
But then the Niners flop and I feel bad again. The perfect day is when 1. Niners win 2. Everyone else in the NFC West loses (cards won’t matter though they won’t be in contention for the nfc west division) 3. Cowboys lose
"Hi my name is Cliff Harris and I am here to lock [site decorum] down" - Cliff Harris introduction at his Freshman Orientation
Reporter : "What do you remember about the BCS title game"
Cliff Harris: "That we lost"
Steelers are going to go 14-2 and win the Super Bowl
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by seton hall and steelers on Jun 22, 2011 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
niners
upset special
"Hi my name is Cliff Harris and I am here to lock [site decorum] down" - Cliff Harris introduction at his Freshman Orientation
Reporter : "What do you remember about the BCS title game"
Cliff Harris: "That we lost"
maybe if the sign Peyton Manning.
Mark Sanchez is never going to take them to a Super Bowl
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by seton hall and steelers on Jun 23, 2011 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
You don't sound very smart saying that.
Without one terrible quarter, it would have been us getting our asses kicked by the Pack. Give me a break.
Yeah, those guys.
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New Orleans.
Top 3 QB, workhouse RB, big play weapons at WR and TE, one of the best OL in the league, a top 10 defensive backfield and an upgraded front 7.
Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
I gotta go NE
Until we can beat the Pats, the road to the SB in the AFC will continue to run through Foxbourgh.
I'm getting tired of saying this: Dick LeBeau’s system is so complex very few rookies can make an impact.
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that is a cardinal sin
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by seton hall and steelers on Jun 23, 2011 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Panthers
Keep Jose Reyes, Trade Fred Wilpon
by BigBlueIntervention on Jun 22, 2011 11:41 PM EDT reply actions
lol definitely a bold guess.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
if anybody else is right, they're smart
if I’m right, I’m a wizard.
Keep Jose Reyes, Trade Fred Wilpon
by BigBlueIntervention on Jun 23, 2011 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
lol. Rec'd
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by seton hall and steelers on Jun 23, 2011 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
someone else finally notices my brilliance
Keep Jose Reyes, Trade Fred Wilpon
by BigBlueIntervention on Jun 23, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Alot of people will argue the Colts, but Peyton Manning can only take them so far.
You’re kidding, right? You’re going to put the COWBOYS in the poll over them?
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by UZ on Jun 23, 2011 4:37 AM EDT reply actions 6 recs
Had to rec it.
"Hi my name is Cliff Harris and I am here to lock [site decorum] down" - Cliff Harris introduction at his Freshman Orientation
Reporter : "What do you remember about the BCS title game"
Cliff Harris: "That we lost"
Colts had an obscene number of injuries last year, yet still managed to win their division and make the playoffs as they have every year since 2002…
…and the Chargers are in your poll? You want to talk about inconsistent?
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by invisibulman on Jun 23, 2011 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I still think the Saints have to be the clear favorite next year, but if the Colts sign a safety (Mikell?) then I think they have a slight edge over a very crowded AFC.
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by invisibulman on Jun 23, 2011 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
WHy do the Saints have to be the clear favorites?
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Our offence was better than yours last year WITHOUT a running game. Insert Mark Ingram and the rest of our backs fully healed. Our defence was worse than yours last year, and I don’t see that changing. However, I do see us closing the gap in that respect. Cam Jordan will push Alex Brown out of the starting lineup, hopefully Jon Casillas and Martez Wilson can do the same with Scott Shanle. Malcolm Jenkins will just get better, the same can be said about Tracy Porter and Patrick Robinson. Jabari Greer has been a top 10 corner since joining New Orleans in 2009. Greg Romeus is a wild card, when he gets healthy he can wreak havoc. That’s why.
Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
I don’t know that makes you clear favorites. GB was probably the least healthy team in the league and still won it all. Their offense is not far off of New Orleans and some could argue is just as good. Also it’s a little unrealistic to automatically have all your rookies turn into legitimate starters right from the get go. I really don’t think their is a clear favorite because you could make cases for about 5 or 6 teams with realistic chances at winning it all. This is not trying to say New Orleans doesn’t have a chance because they are certainly one of those contenders, but they are not far and away the best team by any means.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Green Bay may have been the least healthy overall, but if you look specifically at RB, we had way more injuries. PJ Hill, Lynell Hamilton, Chris Ivory, Reggie and PT all missed significant time due to injury. Insert Julius Jones, Deshawn Wynn, Ladell Betts and Joique Bell. Can anyone else tell me the last year ANY of the guys were effectively used as a number 1 back? That’s what I thought. Look at our pass-run ratio in 2009 and then again in 2010. We were forced to throw the ball way too much because we didn’t have a single running back capable of getting yardage without coughing up the ball.
I agree about rookies- I can always hope though. Ingram couldn’t have gone to a better situation- top tier QB and a stable of RB so that he doesn’t have to carry the load the whole season. Cam Jordan will probably start week 1, if only because Will Smith will be serving a 4-game suspension. When he gets back, I expect Jordan to move to LDE and take Brown’s spot. Wilson and Romeus are just wishful thinking at this point- especially with a shortened offseason. I don’t see Wilson starting until late this year, if at all, because of the time it will take him to properly learn Gregg Williams defence. And obviously, Romeus is still injured, so I’m just hoping he makes it back sometime in the season.
Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
We didn’t have a running game either. Ryan Grant, our perennial 100 yard rusher, went down in the 1st game. Brandon Jackson is a tremendous 3rd-down blocking a receiving back, but he’s incompetent as a runner. James Starks was a rookie who spent most of the season on PUP. Grant will be back and Starks will get a full year to prove what he can do.
The passing games are nearly identical. Our teams have 2 of the best receiving corps in the entire league, and Rodgers and Brees are on the same level. But your OL is vastly superior to ours, yet Rodgers still was able to put up big numbers and go all the way. The OL should be better with Bulaga moving into his second year and possibly T.J. Lang taking Daryn Colledge’s job. We also get Jermichael Finley back, one of the biggest mismatches in the game.
Our defense is clearly superior to yours. Dom Capers is a genius and he has plenty of weapons at his disposal. We have young studs like Clay Matthews, B.J. Raji, Tramon Williams, Des Bishop, and Sam Shields along with some proven vets like Hawk and Woodson. We have playmakers at every level of the defense.
I didn’t even mention any rookies like you did, mostly because our team is so deep that most of them won’t have a big impact this year. Randall Cobb could be a nice weapon for Rodgers to throw to, and the coaches have said they are going to get him on the field and get him some looks. We also took Alex Green who should provide solid depth in case Grant goes down again.
See? I can do it too.
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5 or 6 realistic teams? I could see 2 from each conference, and they’ll probably end up being the 1 and 2 seeds from each conference.
New Orleans
Green Bay
New England
Pittsburgh
Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
You have to throw in the Ravens and Jets into that mix. With the Ravens, Jets and Steelers pretty much every game comes down to 1 or 2 plays and it’s usually a coin flip who will win those match ups.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
The only thing is, it’s been a while since the coins flipped in favor of the Ravens and Jets in the playoffs, in those matchups.
Mark Ingram-OROY
Cam Jordan-DROY
New Orleans Saints-2012 Super Bowl Champs
agreed that we have came on the wrong side in the playoffs, but we were there at the end of every game and with Flacco progressing every season it’s not crazy to think we can’t change that around. I believe our worst lost last year was by 5 points, so we are in every game, but a combination of line play and bad play calling really hurt us at the end of games last year.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Texans after finally finding a defense
Who was the first to see a cow and think "I wonder what will happen if I squeeze these dangly things and drink whatever comes out?
you really think they found it already?
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I like what they did with Watt and Reed that should help a lot. I still think they have questions in the secondary. They would be smart to go grab a CB in free agency.
On Ed Reed:
"I’ve told him to his face many times, ‘You’re the greatest safety ever to play the game,’"
"We all learn from each other, but we all learn most from him."
- Troy Polamalu
Yeah, but they will all be rookies
so I say they break through in the ‘12-’13 season and be SB contenders for real.
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by BlackPack-fan on Jun 26, 2011 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm a Giants fan but I voted Packers.
Aaron Rodgers has my respect after he whooped our team’s ass.
I still believe the Giants are the most talented team, but we have to find a way to put it all together.
Mhm. +1
Might not be the most talented, but we are damn good.
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by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Jun 23, 2011 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
Packers
Cowboys suck.
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by Cup Noodles on Jun 25, 2011 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Ya
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by BlackPack-fan on Jun 26, 2011 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously? I can understand people not voting for them
but not even having the Colts in the poll? They’ve won 10+ games 9 years in a row and still have the guy that’s the main driver of that.
Choke/Clutch is the fetishization of the small sample size.
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They they have to be an option to vote for,
I don’t think they will win it, or be in it, but they will win atleast 10 games again and be pretty good. Certainly better than the damn Cowboys. Every year the Cowboys are projected to win the SB by a few sports writers, and they never even get close. And then the next season “I think this is the season they finally put it together. They have too much talent”. Sure, that’s why they keep missing the playoffs and firing coaches.
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by BlackPack-fan on Jun 26, 2011 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
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