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NFL 2014 Divisional |OT| Restore The Roar

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WedgeX

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Officerrob said:
Is he high?
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Bread

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Tom Penny said:
Just because..


The Cold, Hard Reality: Peyton Manning shits the bed every year in the playoffs

Manning is a prolific Hall of Fame quarterback who will be remembered as one of the all-time great.

But the bottom line is that his otherwise brilliant career is burdened by one undeniable weakness: he shits the bed almost every f*cking year in the playoffs. In fact, based upon regular season production and postseason results, Manning is probably the worst Big Game quarterback of all time, always reserving his worst game of the season for the playoffs.

1997 regular season – Manning is dominant in his final season for the Tennessee Volunteers, passing for 36 TD, 11 INT while leading the team to 32.9 PPG in the tough SEC. The best QB in college football finishes No. 2 in the Heisman voting, behind triple-theat performer Charles Woodson.

1997 postseason – Manning produces just a single TD through three quarters and is benched in the fourth quarter as the talent-laden No. 3 Volunteers get smoked by Nebraska, 42-17. Manning completes 21 of 31 for 131 yards, a dismal 4.2 YPA. He is benched in the fourth quarter for Tee Martin, who leads a scoring drive and then leads stacked Tennessee to the national title the following season.

1999 regular season – The Colts roll through the season with a 13-3 record behind second-year phenom Manning. They score 26.4 PPG, third in the NFL.

1999 postseason – Manning completes just 45.2% of his passes with 5.4 YPA and a 62.3 rating as the Colts lose to the Titans, 19-16, playing at home in the Indy dome no less. One and done in the playoffs.

2000 regular season – Manning is brilliant (33 TD, 15 INT, 94.7 rating), while leading the Colts to 26.8 PPG (fourth) and a 10-6 record.

2000 postseason – Manning again struggles to get the ball downfield, completing just 53.1% of his passes for 194 yards, 6.1 YPA and an ordinary 82.0 rating. The Colts lose in Miami, 23-17. One and done in the playoffs.

2002 regular season – The Colts are merely ordinary on offense but go 10-6 and earn a wildcard spot behind one of the league's better defenses: 19.6 PPG (7th). They earn a cushy draw against the 9-7 AFC East champion Jets.

2002 postseason – Manning and the Colts come up lame in one of the most dismal offensive performances in modern playoff history. He completes 45.2% of his passes for 137 yards, 4.4 YPA, 0 TD, 2 INT and a 31.2 rating. The Colts are embarrassed by the 9-7 Jets, 41-0. One and done in the playoffs.

2003 regular season – The Colts explode for 27.9 PPG (2nd) on their way to a 12-4 record and the AFC South crown. Manning wins his first NFL MVP award, sharing the honor with Steve McNair.

2003 postseason – MVP Manning finally enjoys his first postseason success leading the Colts to the AFC title game with a pair of brilliant playoff performances against the Broncos and Chiefs. Then his statistical chariot turned into a pumpkin, with four picks and a 35.5 rating in an ugly 24-14 loss at New England.

2004 regular season – MVP Manning sets the football world abuzz, throwing a record 49 TD passes while leading the Colts to 522 points and a 12-4 record. Manning wins his second consecutive league MVP award.

2004 postseason – Manning is brilliant against the Broncos in the wildcard round, as he was the year before. Then the NFL MVP shits the bed against the Patriots, with just 5.7 YPA, 0 TD, 1 INT and a 69.3 rating in a 20-3 loss. Compared to regular-season production, it is arguably the worst offensive performance in the history of the NFL postseason – at least to that point.

2005 regular season – The mighty Colts are teed up on both sides of the ball to win the Super Bowl: No. 2 in scoring offense (27.4 PPG); No. 2 in scoring defense (15.4), on their way to a brilliant 14-2 record and No. 1 seed in the AFC. It sets up a week rest and a home game against the 11-5 Steelers. By now you know how this story ends.

2005 postseason – Manning didn't exactly shit the bed. But after another brilliant regular season, the offense struggles with its worst performance of the year, producing just 3 points through three quarters. The Colts lose at home to the Steelers, 21-18. One and done in the playoffs.

2006 regular season – The Colts score 26.7 PPG (2nd) on their way to a 12-4 record.

2006 postseason – Proving that even a blind squirrel can find a nut, Manning throws 3 TDs and 7 INTs in four postseason games, but bumbles his way to his only Super Bowl victory behind Indy's brilliant defensive play (16.3 PPG in postseason). He posts the lowest playoff passer rating of any Super Bowl-winning quarterback.

2007 regular season – The defending champs roll through the season with a 13-3 record behind a prolific offense (28.1 PPG; 3rd) and the league's best defense (16.4 PPG; 1st).

2007 postseason – Manning passes for 402 yards and 3 TDs against the visiting Chargers. But the game turns on two costly INTs in San Diego territory at the end of the first half and at the start of the second half. His third-quarter pass was picked off at the San Diego 3, costing the team critical points in a 28-24 loss. One and done in the playoffs.

2008 regular season – The Colts go 12-4, led by a defense that's No. 7 in the NFL in scoring (18.6 PPG). They go on the road in the wildcard round, but get another gimme draw against the 8-8 AFC West champion Chargers. With foil Tom Brady out all year with an injury, the path is paved for Manning and the Colts to win their second Super Bowl.

2008 postseason – Manning doesn't shit the bed. But he hardly looks like the NFL's Most Valuable Player against the average San Diego defense. The Colts struggle to find a groove in a 23-17 loss. One and done in the playoffs.

2009 regular season – The balanced Colts go 14-2 behind a strong offense (7th in scoring) and defense (8th), and another MVP performance by Manning (33 TD, 16 INT, 99.9 rating).

2009 postseason – Manning advances to the Super Bowl for the second time in his career. The MVP has a chance to tie the game and cement his legend in the fourth quarter. Instead, his pass his picked off by Tracy Porter, who returns it 74 yards for the game-clinching score. Colts lose to the Saints, 31-17, as Manning is outplayed by Drew Brees.

2010 regular season – The Colts struggle through a 10-6 season, but it's still enough to win the AFC South. Manning throws 33 TD passes and again leads one of the best offenses in football (27.2 PPG).

2010 postseason – Manning plays well, passing for 225 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT and a 108.7 rating on 26 attempts. But his team, as usual, suddenly struggles to score points in a critical game. The Colts lose at home to the Jets, 17-16. One and done in the playoffs.

2012 regular season – Manning's first year in Denver is a great success. The Broncos are stacked on both sides of the ball (No. 2 scoring offense; No. 4 scoring defense), go 13-3 and earn the AFC's No. 1 seed.

2012 postseason – Manning threw a pick-six and an ugly Favre-esque across-his-body overtime INT to seal Denver's fate in a 38-35 loss to the Ravens. The Broncos fail to win a game in which they produced two special teams touchdowns. One and done in the playoffs.

2013 regular season – The Broncos dominate the NFL behind Manning's fifth MVP performance. He throws a record 55 TD passes while leading the first 600-point team in NFL history (606).

2013 postseason – Manning takes shitting the bed to new levels in Super Bowl XLVIII. Hell, he shit all over the floor and the walls, too. Wide-eyed Manning muffs the first snap of the game, handing the Seahawks a gift 2-0 lead. He's picked off in Seattle territory later in the first quarter, and throws a pick-six at the end of the first half.

The greatest offense in NFL history is shutout for nearly three quarters, behind Manning's worst game of the season (5.7 YPA, 73.5 rating). The Denver offense, after scoring 37.9 PPG in the regular season, is humiliated in a 43-8 loss. It is easily the worst postseason offensive performance relative to regular season success in the Super Bowl Era, replacing Manning's 2004 Colts for that dishonor.
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nah it's the team not him
 
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TheFatOne

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Duxxy3 said:
Posting this for the Bronco fans that have started their drinking early

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When I was younger and watched the Wire I loved McNulty and hated Frank Sabotka. Rewatched the series last year, and realized just how dispicable McNulty is and Sabotka was a good guy. Wire still surprises me years after I first watched it.
 
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Spinluck

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Not going to lie, I like that we are overlooking the AFCC. Alleviates pressure.

Even with this win, the pessimist in me only sees a gimp Manning who couldn't play the way he usually plays.

I just cannot unsee Pagano getting fucking clowned next week, so I can't even hate on the confidence of the devil worshippers in Pats-GAF.

If we do win though, I will be waving my dick until it falls off!
 
Duxxy3

Duxxy3

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Sanjuro said:
Why are you giving the Broncos a good show? Shouldn't they just be Walking Dead gifs?
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Wire HD hype is in full effect.

I should get back to season 4...

TheFatOne said:
When I was younger and watched the Wire I loved McNulty and hated Frank Sabotka. Rewatched the series last year, and realized just how dispicable McNulty is and Sabotka was a good guy. Wire still surprises me years after I first watched it.
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I thought Rawls was some piece of shit when I first watched it. But ya know what? He was one of the most effective leaders in the entire show. When shit hit the fan he was there, not hiding behind a desk or bitching. When
Kima got shot
he was the one that had the sense to clear the scene and take McNulty away.
 
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eznark

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"DeMarco Murray needs to go to his coaches and demand to know why he isn't given the ball on 4th and 2!!!!!"

Murray: Give me the ball on this critical play!

Coach: You fumble a lot.

Murray: Valid.
 
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Spinluck

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TheFatOne said:
Loved how Deion immediately called him out.
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Deion never gave a fuck about calling Manning out. One time they had him on set after a Thursday night game, and the crew kind of handed things over to Deion in hopes that he'd say something about Peyton in person.

He didn't and resorted to ass kissing. Still love him though.
 
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TheDarkKnight774

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Man romo is one tough SOB. The back injury all season long, then the broken back, whatever was up with his ribs, and then today he tore ligaments in his ring finger.

Rest up
 
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RellyRell28

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eznark said:
"DeMarco Murray needs to go to his coaches and demand to know why he isn't given the ball on 4th and 2!!!!!"

Murray: Give me the ball on this critical play!

Coach: You fumble a lot.

Murray: Valid.
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Still a better option than chucking it deep on 3rd/4th and short.
 
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Bessy67

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gketter said:
Man romo is one tough SOB. The back injury all season long, then the broken back, whatever was up with his ribs, and then today he tore ligaments in his ring finger.

Rest up
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Didn't he play with a punctured lung or some shit last year too? Dude is invincible.
 
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Tom Penny

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Futurevoid said:
Legit shocked the Colts won that game. I'd say they won't make it past the Patriots but I never expected them to beat the Broncos so...
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Didn't hurt that the Broncos randomly decided to run the Flacco offense multiple series in a row instead of nickel and diming then scoring on illegal picks near the goaline..
 
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Sanjuro

Member
Duxxy3 said:
Wire HD hype is in full effect.

I should get back to season 4...



I thought Rawls was some piece of shit when I first watched it. But ya know what? He was one of the most effective leaders in the entire show. When shit hit the fan he was there, not hiding behind a desk or bitching. When
Kima got shot
he was the one that had the sense to clear the scene and take McNulty away.
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HD Wire is fucking cancerous. Such an abomination.
 
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