Wellington
BAAAALLLINNN'
We're kidding ourselves thinking our FOs would draft solid LBs.
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NFL 2011 Divisional Round |OT| Jesus cast flag merchants, rapists out of His temple
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We're kidding ourselves thinking our FOs would draft solid LBs.
Alligatorjandro
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If they do I will rage.
NihonTiger90
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I don't even know who we draft this year. Do we go O-Line to shore that up and help the run game, or do we take care of the LB and secondary that got torn apart during the season?
Pretty good, although I honestly wouldn't be surprised if we end up drafting an OT to take over Otah's job. Otah, when on the field, has been an absolute monster at RT, but the problem is that qualifier: "when on the field". He played 12 of 16 games his rookie year, and started 2009 off well, but missed the final 3 games of the season and was placed on IR. He missed the entire 2010 season after undergoing what was described at the time as "a minor arthroscopic knee operation" during training camp. Then he started 4 of the first 6 games this year before being placed on IR again with a back injury. The guy's ended on IR in 3 of his 4 seasons and has only played in 29 of a possible 64 games. The Panthers expect him to start at RT next year and it's the final year of his rookie contract, so it's a make or break year for him.
Other than that, our starting RG, Geoff Schwartz, missed the entire season this past year, so he'll be back in the lineup, moving Hangartner back to a utility back-up, a position for which he's much more situated. The only other place where I could see the Panthers begin to entertain the possibility of replacing is LT Jordan Gross, who's starting to get a little old and slipping in skill somewhat, but I think he's good for at least the next 2 seasons.
Courtney Upshaw: Touch That Thang, Foo
I'll continue with my biasedness, but Hightower and Upshaw are 2 of the best Linebacker Names out there.
I'll continue with my biasedness, but Hightower and Upshaw are 2 of the best Linebacker Names out there.
Alligatorjandro
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swag
Futurevoid
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We need a middle linebacker if Goff isn't the answer. Who knows how he'll come back from the ACL injury, too. He's an excellent run stuffer but average in coverage.yankeehater said:
We also need a SAM backer as well. I would say the same about Kiwi that I said about Goff. Great run stuffer, just not very good in coverage.
Boley has worked out well and is having a heck of a year for us though. Easily our best LB'er in coverage and he's been better this year against the run and in short yardage situations in the latter half of the season. He's been called "soft" in that regard in the past.
Unlike Welllie though, I won't be all that upset if we pass on a linebacker in the early rounds. We have young guys developing at the position (J. Williams continues to look better each game he plays) and I'll reiterate my want for the Giants to focus on the interior offensive line this draft. We need Guard/Center badly. I would also take a RT as Mckenzie doesn't have much left. Far more pressing needs...
It's funny how a player like him racked up 30k yards and 200 tds
cuevas. PhD.
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It's funny that he just retired.
Wellington
BAAAALLLINNN'
They keep playing this on the radio. Stuck in my fucking head.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gAIQWzW1MIc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gAIQWzW1MIc
Alligatorjandro
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The Patriots cannot lose this game.They must win at all costs.
AndresON777
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Ive only been banned once at all in 4 years but it was for hating on sony fans.
if we get schotty im jumping off spaghetti junction ;(
LQX
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They better win for all our sakes.
DeaconKnowledge
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Back in the spring of 2008, when he was very much in charge of the Oakland Raiders’ singularly peculiar organization, Al Davis presided over a predraft meeting at the team’s Alameda, Calif., training facility. As coaches and personnel officials discussed what to do with the fourth overall pick, which the team would ultimately use to select Arkansas halfback Darren McFadden, the Hall of Fame owner’s son, Mark, casually drifted into the room.
“Mark,” Davis said, stopping the meeting and sounding genuinely interested. “What do you think we should do?”
Caught off guard, the younger Davis mumbled something about needing a wide receiver.
Wrong answer.
“A [expletive] receiver?” Al Davis snapped, his voice rising. “Get the [expletive] out of here.”
“Mark,” Davis said, stopping the meeting and sounding genuinely interested. “What do you think we should do?”
Caught off guard, the younger Davis mumbled something about needing a wide receiver.
Wrong answer.
“A [expletive] receiver?” Al Davis snapped, his voice rising. “Get the [expletive] out of here.”
WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
I will buy a Tebow jersey if they beat the Pats. I think my money is safe though.
I guess it depends on how well Mayhew does with free agency.
Mayhew apparently doesn't think the defense needs an "overhaul."
The Detroit News said:
But there seem to be quite a few quality corners available to compliment Houston.
The Detroit News said:
So maybe that points towards longer term investments via the draft in the O-line? I mean, Jason Fox and Johnny Culbreath exist and are young...but they're both tackles and both ended up on IR. Rumors are swirling about Backus' retirement since he tore his bicep.
Not sure Raji can say that. As I'm rewarching the game I haven't seen him do anything yet. I feel bad for Clay because when he's given the opportunity to rush, he's the only guy pushing the pocket and bringing pressure (while taking on the tackle and getting chipped by the RB, if not a guard as well).
Big completion before Nicks TD catch, he pushed through the tackle and running back, then for his efforts he got absolutely blasted by the guard as he came back to help.
We really need to make a move this offseason for another effective lineman. Raji won't be able to win a battle in the middle when other lineman are basically disregarded.
lmao wtf
NihonTiger90
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I think Finnegan ends up in Detroit if the price is right with Schwartz here. And I think Backus is probably either retiring or getting released. So with that ... O-Line probably would be the draft unless they need something they didn't get in FA.
The Jets were as successful with Chad Pennington a few years ago
Fox318 said:
Ranked 7th in the league is stretching top ranked this season. Jets also allowed more points this year than the Patriots.
Fox318 said:
Just so I get this straight. You're a Jets fan right? A fan of a team that recruited Bill Parcells during the Patriots '96 Super Bowl run to the point where he didn't even go back with the team? You're talking about the Patriots hiring of Belichick? Hahaha okay!
Fox318 said:
Even if we take out Brady/Belichick, the Patriots have still been to two Super Bowls in the same time period the Jets haven't gotten out of the AFC.
Fox318 said:
One? When Kraft took over the team he used Hartford as leverage. There is still some question if he ever thought about moving, considering how little support a team playing there would have gotten.
Fox318 said:
Winning the Super Bowl.
Fox318 said:
Winning the Super Bowl.
Fox318 said:
The Jets did indeed do that. On the strength of a defense which is slowly withering into mediocrity. Then this year they didn't even make the playoffs. In a league where the Bengals and Broncos with mediocre teams did.
Fox318 said:
Not saying it with pride. Just describing how bad the Patriots talent wise are on defense this year. They've been hit with a rash of injuries and made some questionable personnel decisions.
Fox318 said:
Actually the '96 Pats lost to Desmond Howard. Nice try though.
Fox318 said:
The Jets offensive line isn't very good outside of Mangold.
The Jets defensive success is predicated on drafting Darrelle Revis. Their other draft picks like Kyle Wilson have largely been forgettable.
Fox318 said:
You'll be waiting a while for something like that to happen.
Belichick is still pretty good. And he's a head coach. To repeat, Rex Ryan is a defensive coordinator. He knows about as much about the Jets offense as Woody Johnson.
Fox318 said:
Does any fan actually give a shit about coach of the year? Tom Brady has been one of the most successful quarterbacks of all time. Same with Belichick. If you're envious of being circle jerked by ESPN, win a fucking championship.
You had your chance to crow when the Pats lost to the Jets in the playoffs last year. Now's your turn to take your two losses this year like a man and hope there's somehow a miracle next year.
I think he's the only one on the team that makes comments like that - he always has a little extra to say.
I hope he finally shows up big in the playoffs though... he had strong finish last year and I thought it would carry over to the new season, but he's been a non-factor.
Its what happens when you make a fullback play nose tackle.
Yeah he's actually a nationally recognizable figure now. Thanks All State!
Reminds me of how I felt about Brandon Meriweather last year when he made the Pro Bowl. Maybe Raji will end up on the Bears next year!
Futurevoid
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What he says isn't far off though despite his own performance this season being less than stellar. The Giants offensive line has been so terribly inconsistent. One only needs to watch the difference between the first half vs the second half of that Falcons game. Some of that is adjustment (leaving the tight end/back in to chip, etc.) but it's amazing how soft they can look one minute and then blow guys off of the ball the next.Dragon said:
Watch portions of the Seahawks game early in the season and then put in some of the Niners game. You would think you were watching two completely different sets of players.
DeaconKnowledge
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He should know since he gets pushed around all game.
316 rushing yards EVERY GAME.
ZedIndyLil
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Did this even need to be stated as a question?
Are Green Bay Fans the N.F.L.s Classiest?
Seriously though, this seems like some reverse jinxing by the NY media.
Are Green Bay Fans the N.F.L.s Classiest?
Seriously though, this seems like some reverse jinxing by the NY media.
Yeah that's just masochistic to re-watch. All you do is read the paper and listen to the radio until you realize it's all just one or two people's fault, and then you hope they get fired
Rams lost to Seattle last year in play in game, it was Shurmur's fault, he left, and I had an offseason of hope
TheLegendary
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Anything better from the O Line this time would just be gravy for A-God. Can't see them playing any worse now that Bulaga and Cliffy are back
Lol flynn does not need OL
TheLegendary
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Not that I'd ever want to be critical of HoFlynn but he didn't go against much of a DL when he played the Lions so who knows what will happen against a decent team.
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