NFL 2011 Conference Championship |OT| Mission Impossible? It Takes a Cruz!

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mastershake said:
I just don't get how the defense fell off so much from one year to the next :/
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Everything is systemic from a lack of pressure, i.e. no Cullen Jenkins.

He opened up things for:
1. Matthews
2. OLB opposite Matthews
3. Other lineman

Less pressure = more time in coverage. Despite having one of the best secondaries in the NFL, you can't cover for infinite amounts of time.

Injury to Nick Collins hurt badly too. If you have a good enough pass rush, you can have average safety play.
Morgan was hit or miss whereas Charlie Peprah is just awful. More often than not "the big play" was given up because of him.

Collins covered up those deficiencies. He has great football instincts and a nose for the ball.
 
Buckethead said:
Everything is systemic from a lack of pressure, i.e. no Cullen Jenkins.

He opened up things for:
1. Matthews
2. OLB opposite Matthews
3. Other lineman

Less pressure = more time in coverage. Despite having one of the best secondaries in the NFL, you can't cover for infinite amounts of time.

Injury to Nick Collins hurt badly too. If you have a good enough pass rush, you can have average safety play.
Morgan was hit or miss whereas Charlie Peprah is just awful. More often than not "the big play" was given up because of him.

Collins covered up those deficiencies. He has great football instincts and a nose for the ball.
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Yeah, good point(s)

It's just crazy to me that one guy can do so much for a defensive. Has there been an new news about collins lately? Is it career ending or will he be back next year?

I wonder what TT does this year in the draft.
 
mastershake said:
It's just crazy to me that one guy can do so much for a defensive. Has there been an new news about collins lately? Is it career ending or will he be back next year?
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Has a doctors appointment in 2 months so he'll know for sure before the Draft.
He tweeted something like "you'll see 36 next year" so I think he is optimistic.

I also don't think the Packers waiting so long to put him on IR was for naught. I think he had a decent shot of getting back this year.


mastershake said:
I wonder what TT does this year in the draft.
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Same thing he always does - take a couple busts and a few good players.
Probably takes the best player on the board and probably won't trade up.

Although I have a fantasy where they tag and trade Finley for draft picks.
 
red_13th said:
Elway confirmed Tebow as Denver starter in training camp.
Great news for San Diego, Oakland and Kansas City?
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Why?

Tebow has shown character and commitment to being great, despite failing.
He helped turn around a garbage season and helped get the team to the Divisional Round.

There aren't very many good QBs in the Draft and Fox likes building his team slowly.

No alternatives, stop being a fair-weather fan.
 
Buckethead said:
Why?

Tebow has shown character and commitment to being great, despite failing.
He helped turn around a garbage season and helped get the team to the Divisional Round.

There aren't very many good QBs in the Draft and Fox likes building his team slowly.

No alternatives, stop being a fair-weather fan.
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I wonder why nobody really talks about the financial impact on a franchise with tebow either. This is a business after all. It seems (though it could be totally wrong) that tebow jersey sales, ticket sales, and all of the rest that comes with national hype has got to be worth asstons of money for denver. Has anyone out there ever done any math or looked at this?
 
I really hope the Packers draft some pass rushers this year. The lack of any rush made every QB we played against look like Montana out there. Even when they blitzed they couldn't do anything.
 
elrechazao said:
I wonder why nobody really talks about the financial impact on a franchise with tebow either. This is a business after all. It seems (though it could be totally wrong) that tebow jersey sales, ticket sales, and all of the rest that comes with national hype has got to be worth asstons of money for denver. Has anyone out there ever done any math or looked at this?
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Well considering they didn't even sell out their last home game when they had a chance to get in the playoffs, I wonder how big an impact it's had and how much is ESPN being ESPN.
 
KaYotiX said:
I really hope the Packers draft some pass rushers this year. The lack of any rush made every QB we played against look like Montana out there. Even when they blitzed they couldn't do anything.
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I hope for a DE and and ILB.

Are there any good ILBs in the draft?
 
KaYotiX said:
I really hope the Packers draft some pass rushers this year. The lack of any rush made every QB we played against look like Montana out there. Even when they blitzed they couldn't do anything.
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Was about to say that it's hard to find pass rushers in the 20s but then I remember Clay Matthews. I have no idea what kind of draft the one coming up is going to be in terms of positions (i.e. linebackers, offensive line, etc.)


Tom Penny said:
He's tier 2.

Brady, Rodgers, Brees, Peyton
Flacco, Sanchez, Eli, Rapist, Romo
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Joke post!
 
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Elway: hopeful Tebow can reach the level of Tom Brady. Maybe with a different style.
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Even Elway is a believer now!
 
wienke said:
Was about to say that it's hard to find pass rushers in the 20s but then I remember Clay Matthews. I have no idea what kind of draft the one coming up is going to be in terms of positions (i.e. linebackers, offensive line, etc.)
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James Harrison - UDFA
Lamar Woodley - Pick #46

You can find good players later, but they generally need to be coached up. Or roided up. Or both.
 
What's this shit about the Chiefs I'm hearing now lol.

Nick Wright is talking about it on the radio here in KC now. Apparently Pioli was tapping the phones in the office or something dumb. Being accused of a felony..ugh Chiefs have 1 decent year and now we can't catch a break.
 
Has anyone been to a super bowl here? If the Giants make it I really want to attempt to go. I am looking at the flight prices right now and I'm almost convinced I'd be better off just driving out there (12 hrs from NY to Indy). It's almost $700 to fly in, which is stupid. I'd be ok with sitting in the damned last row.

I think my buddy that I go to all games with won't want to go... could be my biggest stumbling block.
 
balddemon said:
What's this shit about the Chiefs I'm hearing now lol.

Nick Wright is talking about it on the radio here in KC now. Apparently Pioli was tapping the phones in the office or something dumb. Being accused of a felony..ugh Chiefs have 1 decent year and now we can't catch a break.
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Somebody posted an article about it. RBH, maybe?

Some ridiculous shit, to be sure.
 
Looks like mainstream media are slurping up the Giants and calling out the 49ers for not having a chance. 'Alex Smith can't do it.'
 
Wellington said:
Has anyone been to a super bowl here? If the Giants make it I really want to attempt to go. I am looking at the flight prices right now and I'm almost convinced I'd be better off just driving out there (12 hrs from NY to Indy). It's almost $700 to fly in, which is stupid. I'd be ok with sitting in the damned last row.

I think my buddy that I go to all games with won't want to go... could be my biggest stumbling block.
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I went when the Eagles made it in 2005. The week leading up to the game was amazing. They had a huge pep rally for the Eagles at the waterfront, and all the bars in the area were having Eagles parties before the game. A good thing about driving to the game is you wont have to take cabs. The cabbies all jacked their rates up that week. I dont know about Indy but Jacksonville got rid of their open container laws that week, so you could drink in cabs and anywhere else you wanted to. If you can handle the disappointment of losing I highly recommend going. The spectacle was really neat to see up close.
 
Wellington said:
Has anyone been to a super bowl here? If the Giants make it I really want to attempt to go. I am looking at the flight prices right now and I'm almost convinced I'd be better off just driving out there (12 hrs from NY to Indy). It's almost $700 to fly in, which is stupid. I'd be ok with sitting in the damned last row.

I think my buddy that I go to all games with won't want to go... could be my biggest stumbling block.
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It's depressing that a $200 ticket ends up costing triple the cost because of taxes, surcharges and 'terrorist fees'.

Remember if you're driving that weather can definitely play a factor this time of year driving through that part of the country.
 
Does anyone do the yahoo pick'em? If so how does it determine the winner of the overall season plus playoffs if 2 people tie with the same record?

I have the basic setting with no spread and use yahoo tie breakers.
 
EvilMario said:
Looks like mainstream media are slurping up the Giants and calling out the 49ers for not having a chance. 'Alex Smith can't do it.'
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Talking heads at ESPN et al. don't know what the fuck they talking about. Alex Smith just singlehandedly tore apart the behemoth that is the Saints defense
lol
. He ain't going to need his tiny hands to smack the Giants around when he can just slap Elisha in the face with his huge cock!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
 
Wellington said:
Has anyone been to a super bowl here? If the Giants make it I really want to attempt to go. I am looking at the flight prices right now and I'm almost convinced I'd be better off just driving out there (12 hrs from NY to Indy). It's almost $700 to fly in, which is stupid. I'd be ok with sitting in the damned last row.

I think my buddy that I go to all games with won't want to go... could be my biggest stumbling block.
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I'm supposed to be going this year since it's so close but right now I feel like I'll pass.
 
Man if the prices hold at $2k per ticket I'll have to pass as well. It'll be $3k by the time all is said and done if I drive there.
 
AFC championship game is the nastiest most vile shit infested excuse of a game I have ever seen. I hope both teams crush each other until no one is left standing and whoever wins that shitfest limps into the SB with key pieces missing. Skanks from New England or convicts from Baltimore. What a fucking game.
 
3N16MA said:
AFC championship game is the nastiest most vile shit infested excuse of a game I have ever seen. I hope both teams crush each other until no one is left standing and whoever wins that shitfest limps into the SB with key pieces missing. Skanks from New England or convicts from Baltimore. What a fucking game.
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Why are you so angry? Embrace Tebow into your heart and let the rage go!
 
Wellington said:
Man if the prices hold at $2k per ticket I'll have to pass as well. It'll be $3k by the time all is said and done if I drive there.
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Do it. If they make it, you never know when they'll be back. And regardless, it'd be a good experience.

I really wish I made the trip last year. I was disappointed I couldn't make it, and I had all intentions of doing it this year considering it's only a 6-hour drive... but yeah...
 
3N16MA said:
AFC championship game is the nastiest most vile shit infested excuse of a game I have ever seen. I hope both teams crush each other until no one is left standing and whoever wins that shitfest limps into the SB with key pieces missing. Skanks from New England or convicts from Baltimore. What a fucking game.
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salt salt salt
 
3N16MA said:
AFC championship game is the nastiest most vile shit infested excuse of a game I have ever seen. I hope both teams crush each other until no one is left standing and whoever wins that shitfest limps into the SB with key pieces missing. Skanks from New England or convicts from Baltimore. What a fucking game.
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Rapists say what?
 
red_13th said:
Elway confirmed Tebow as Denver starter in training camp.
Great news for San Diego, Oakland and Kansas City?
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...hell no , do you know how bad the broncos were before he got the starting job? Im sure Elway and company were ready to clean house Tebow included those were the previous regimes players. Tebow didnt just save his job this season. No matter how good you are the NFL is a league of mvp's, all americans, champions, and all pro's , so there will be a grind, and from what i see Tebow has that part down. I mean ...if Alex Smith can be what he is today then i can give Tebow some time, the team did get to the divisional round.
 
3N16MA said:
AFC championship game is the nastiest most vile shit infested excuse of a game I have ever seen. I hope both teams crush each other until no one is left standing and whoever wins that shitfest limps into the SB with key pieces missing. Skanks from New England or convicts from Baltimore. What a fucking game.
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Friends forever dude.
 
DonasaurusRex said:
...hell no , do you know how bad the broncos were before he got the starting job? Im sure Elway and company were ready to clean house Tebow included those were the previous regimes players. Tebow didnt just save his job this season. No matter how good you are the NFL is a league of mvp's, all americans, champions, and all pro's , so there will be a grind, and from what i see Tebow has that part down. I mean ...if Alex Smith can be what he is today then i can give Tebow some time, the team did get to the divisional round.
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Mark Sanchez got his team to the AFC Championship game twice, but look where that brought him...

Still I like the Tebows so hope he can grow and be ready to be the Pats starter when Brady retires.
 
Wellington said:
Has anyone been to a super bowl here? If the Giants make it I really want to attempt to go. I am looking at the flight prices right now and I'm almost convinced I'd be better off just driving out there (12 hrs from NY to Indy). It's almost $700 to fly in, which is stupid. I'd be ok with sitting in the damned last row.

I think my buddy that I go to all games with won't want to go... could be my biggest stumbling block.
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I toyed with the idea of going last year....thank heavens I didn't, Jerry's BS probably would have screwed me out of a seat.

I should try to go the Freezer SB in a couple years regardless of who's playing just for the hell of it, only a couple hour drive for me to New Meadowlands.
 
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