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NFL 2013 Week 15 |OT| Winter Is Coming
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DeaconKnowledge
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Kelvin Benjamin is 6'6"? I know who I want the Steelers to take in the first.
Alligatorjandro
Banned
Patriot fans are always welcome.
A couple pages ago someone said that the Lions were the most hated in here. I disagree.
I can't really help where I was born and raised, I remember when the Patriots weren't shit and our Superbowl was pretty much playing the Dolphins every year. I guess that makes me a lifelong, but I don't care.
Future PhaZe
Member
Lol, the kids ego is beyond ridiculous and is part of the reason why this much back and forth media fire has occured in the first place. That won't be a problem.
I'm honestly surprised by the level of criticism this team has faced. I mean, the writing was on the table from the get go. RGIII coming back from ACL surgery early--looks like shit. Shocking news!
Lose the best special teams player because the team has no money along with the special teams coach? The special teams is suddenly historically bad, shocking news!
Griff set himself up to get his ass slapped from all the hype he had going into the season, but none of this should have been unexpected. I'd even keep the Shanahans if it weren't for off the field shit being toxic to a level that's unacceptable.
BlackGhost
Banned
Saw this yesterday. My reaction:
NFL: AroundTheLeague ‏@NFL_ATL 24m
From @jeffdarlington: RGIII will be inactive Sunday. Rex Grossman will back up Kirk Cousins.
LOLOLOL
Himynameischris
Member
Top selling jerseys April-November:
1. Manning
2. Kaepernick
3. Wilson
4. Peterson
5. Lady Bradys panties
6. Tannehill
We are moving on up!
1. Manning
2. Kaepernick
3. Wilson
4. Peterson
5. Lady Bradys panties
6. Tannehill
We are moving on up!
Yup. Its funny I disliked Lebron and the Cavs while he was there but after he made the move and almost the whole sports world started shitting on him, I started rooting for him. Sixers aren't relevant so as soon as they are eliminated from the playoffs, I root for the Heat.
Two things I want to see this NBA season. Sixers to get a top 5 pick, preferably the #1 overall, and the Heat to 3 peat.
Well NFC East games always get very high ratings.
I think interest in Foles, Chip, plus the flashy McCoy and Desean is pretty high. It will still be a huge playoff game for both teams. Eagles can't afford to lose any games and neither can Chicago.
Pats have their division locked up and while Ravens are fighting for a spot, it probably won't do as well in ratings as Eagles-Bears.
Saint Nick on the cover of Sports Illustrated this week. SI knows what's up.
Fuck we are fucked!
Fuck you SI!
Team has def improved but that terrible start had to do with a tough schedule to begin and our horrible D.
The three games in a row we lost? SD, KC, and then Denver. KC was the one truly terrible game but SD we should have won if our D could ever stop Rivers. Denver we never stood a chance. That was the toughest part of our schedule.
Then we got to the soft part of our schedule with the Giants, Bucs, Raiders, Packers without AROD, Redskins, and Lions. The only team I think we faced at full strength and with a really good D was Arizona. That was one hell of a win. Lions game counts only because of battling the elements. All this while the D finally turned it around a bit.
Of course Foles stability (basically staying healthy) helps. I still say if we had a healthy Vick or Foles we beat the Giants in that 2nd match up. We also win the same games with a healthy Vick but it wasn't like we were facing tough match ups. Maybe we would have won in different ways. Would have def lost the Lions game because he would have out fumbled Stafford.
Why did he need to be benched? Was he the reason they were losing?
While he wasn't playing as well as he did last year, obviously, their D is just terrible. No one could keep them in games.
If he is healthy to go you have to play him. He is the reason they made the playoffs last year while the D was the same shitty D.
Snyder is a shit head. But so is Shanny and Son. I just can't understand how you can have your son as your OC.
Where I work, our director once tried to hire his son for a position with the staff and we all fucking let him have it. Its just uncomfortable.
He will have all the confidence in the world when he gets 1 full off season (his first) with the Skins 100% healthy, with a new head coach, DC, and special teams overhaul.
With how bad the NFCE has been wouldn't be shocking to see them right back in the mix next year.
I want them to get a difference maker at LB, CB or safety (in that order of preference taking whoever is the best available).
A tall WR would be nice for the red zone and for Ben to just toss it up when he feels pressure, but the defense is where we need to focus on first.
Also need some coaches, but they are not available in the draft.
Squall ASF
Member
We never got around to further shit talking last week so....how did you enjoy getting shit on, biiiiiiiiiitch?
I want them to get a difference maker at LB, CB or safety (in that order of preference taking whoever is the best available).
A tall WR would be nice for the red zone and for Ben to just toss it up when he feels pressure, but the defense is where we need to focus on first.
Also need some coaches, but they are not available in the draft.
Is there a new gm in there at all?
RellyRell28
Banned
Dat Marvel: AOS mid season Finale. Just watched it on Hulu my god
RellyRell28
Banned
Hey I've seen White girls who can shake they ass just as good as most Black girls. It's a beautiful thing.
DeaconKnowledge
Member
I want them to get a difference maker at LB, CB or safety (in that order of preference taking whoever is the best available).
A tall WR would be nice for the red zone and for Ben to just toss it up when he feels pressure, but the defense is where we need to focus on first.
Also need some coaches, but they are not available in the draft.
Don't see many 1st round worthy safeties in the mocks so far. My hope is Linebacker or Nose Tackle, but if Benjamin declared and fell to us I would drool at the thought. Dat redzone offense - just throw it near him and it's a TD.
B For Bendetta
Member
God dammit. Fucked up that Mathieu got hurt as soon as I started praising him.
Himynameischris
Member
No point in playing him now, might as well save him for the next coach.
Absolutely, RG3 is one of the reasons that they're losing. He was not healthy at the start of the year and now he's just not playing well. You know Shanahan wanted to roll with Cousins to begin the year, but the ad campaign fueled ego of the qb and Snyder wouldn't allow it.
Once again, the qb can't have more power than the hc. It's an untenable situation. I don't think much of Shanahan, but he's been put in a bad position.
djplaeskool
Member
Watch the Falcons lose to Cousins :<
But I don't hate the 49ers, I am glad Phil is on a team that will make the playoffs and put him to good use.
MY LIEGE!
Screw you fraud! I'd fight you then buy you a diner.
Is that good? watched one episode midseason and nothing really caught me.
However, I can't fucking wait for blacklist to be back.
Seriously sitting RG3? What in the duck
Dont get me wrong, that run was fucking baller!! Charles is quite a specimen
Dont get me wrong, that run was fucking baller!! Charles is quite a specimen
DeaconKnowledge
Member
I agree with everything you said. Still, RGIII is probably only being benched now due to sour grapes. Typical Shanahan.
Usually takes 2 years for most receivers to learn how to play in the NFL. We ain't winning the SB next year so it doesn't hurt to take him early but I am still worried about the defense.
Timmons at times seems like the only guy on D with any athleticism. Though I am happy with how Worilds has stepped up. Not that long ago he seemed like such a bust and now he is outplaying Woodley.
Himynameischris
Member
Well we've been watching them lose all season...shouldn't be to different lol
Future PhaZe
Member
I have Ryan, Jackson and Douglas active for my fantasy playoff game against the Skins, so I'm betting the house that they have a historic night like everyone else does against us.
DeaconKnowledge
Member
Oh I agree, Defense is shit. Foote getting injured killed them and we're geriatric at far too many positions.
Still, the situation is similar on defense. Vince Williams barely sees the field since he doesn't know the defense - any ILB we draft inside will almost surely sit his rookie season. We're going to be bad next year too most likely.
Matty 2 points will lead his team to a loss.
A lot of people still don't believe in Nick Foles. And now he's been put on
the cover of Sports Illustrated and subjected to its jinx. If he comes out
and plays well at Minnesota, then against Chicago, and at Dallass after
that, then he really should be the Eagles QB for the next thousand years....
the cover of Sports Illustrated and subjected to its jinx. If he comes out
and plays well at Minnesota, then against Chicago, and at Dallass after
that, then he really should be the Eagles QB for the next thousand years....
When a professional sports team has sustained success over the course of almost 15 years, people are going to vilify the team and its fans. It's just one of those things that happens. You have two choices. Become more salty than jakncoke or Godslay or shrug and say eat shit.
I'd like to see you dance bro! Don't insult my fellow white people!
BlackGhost
Banned
Yeah read that one yesterday, I'd love that.
Dragon I hope you don't mind but I've been meaning to ask you about wheel of time. I'm thinking of starting the series but I heard that there are middle books that people think are worth skipping (and just reading summaries online). What would you recommend? Thanks if you're able to answer!!
I don't normally ask FF questions... but this is the game before the championship so I need a bit of advice.
I have these running backs:
Reggie Bush
Gio Bernard
Bell (in case Reggie can't go)
Steven Jackson
Ray Rice
Sproles
Donald Brown
and these receivers:
Dez
Fitz
Roddy White
Crabtree
I know for sure I'm playing Fitz and Dez but after that its kind of hazy. Reggie is a must start (if he can go) and I'm thinking Jackson because of how terrible the Washington defense is. For that last flex... should I go with Roddy White?
I have these running backs:
Reggie Bush
Gio Bernard
Bell (in case Reggie can't go)
Steven Jackson
Ray Rice
Sproles
Donald Brown
and these receivers:
Dez
Fitz
Roddy White
Crabtree
I know for sure I'm playing Fitz and Dez but after that its kind of hazy. Reggie is a must start (if he can go) and I'm thinking Jackson because of how terrible the Washington defense is. For that last flex... should I go with Roddy White?
PanicFreak
Member
The thing that is hurting that team the most is the lack of a defense. That's something that will never be resolved as long as Shannahan is there. Us Bronco fans have seen it all before with him.
He will rarely take a defensive player in the first round and will often reach on an offensive one. See: RGIII.
I think it will ultimately work out with RGIII but he needs something that all young quarterbacks need, a good defense.
Im whiter than you.
Saint Nick on the cover of Sports Illustrated this week. SI knows what's up.
Fach.
Also, probably the worst week to give Foles the cover, considering the game that he had versus the game that Shady had.
manfestival
Member
I also usually hate fan service with draft picks, but Hyde is an absolute stud. Not as familiar with Shazier.
Bionic and I are both fans of the series. I'd say the beginning books up to book 6 are fantastic. It takes a severe nose dive in books 7-10 (with some memorable scenes thrown in ), with the plot moving slower than Vince Wilfork returning a fumble. With Knife of Dreams and the original author's passing, the series starts to pick up steam and finishes appropriately. I do wish I would have seen what Jordan's ending would be like, because I feel like the last book was rushed and some things didn't appeal to me.
In essence, if you're a fan of epic fantasy, with some melodrama in there and can deal with overly descriptive and repetition of people, places and things, I'd say it's worth it. The battle scenes in the early books are incredible. Its magic system is largely unique in the fantasy genre, enough that you continue to learn new things with each subsequent book. Jordan's world building is up there for me as well. It has its flaws, but if you're looking for something to read while traveling in the next few weeks, not much compares to me. I also starting reading it freshman year of high school so part of why I'm so attached to it is probably nostalgia.
If you'd rather not wiki the middle books but you end up not getting into them, TOR.com (the publisher's website) has done a re-read of most of, if not all, the books.
http://www.tor.com/features/series/wot-reread
To put it in perspective, I went to the book release party for A Memory of Light in NYC. I'm a huge fan, if eznark was around he'd probably steer you clear. They should all be in ebook form at this point, buy Eye of the World and if you can't get into it, then so be it!
In fact, hell just read the Prologue to the Eye of the World, it should be online here: http://www.ipad-ebooks-online.com/25/text/part2.html. I read that and was immediately hooked for life!
BlackGhost
Banned
I honestly don't understand why Hyde isn't getting much attention, no ones even talking about him as a top Rb pick yet. I'm loving the idea of pairing Gordon with one of the top Wrs from this class.
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