I just kind of wish the Saints had a defense to help Brees out a little bit instead of him having to play at 110% every game just to win the game. Those 40 yard bombs over the defense and TD runs straight up the gut are fucking killing me to watch. I don't think he has had a legitimate defense and hardly ever a running game. but the defense isnt just a bad defense, it is often close to historically awful. theres no fucking excuse for it. There is a lot of money tied up in that defense too its not just being neglected. We keep getting busts.
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NFL Offseason Thread 2013 - Here comes the wait
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Yeah, I'm in the same boat. And I doubt my PC would be able to do it justice.
I'm going to imagine it sucks and feel better about not playing the series.
Right now I think they are more deserving of a max contract. They are better quarterbacks than Joe Flacco. I think Tom Brady will take a step back this year. Nothing Joe Flacco has done has made me think he is a top 5 quarterback.
A big deal was made about it last year when he showed pictures of his kids. People probably thought a crazed black man kidnapped some innocent white children.
Futurevoid
Member
Ogletree had an impressive pro-day from what I was reading earlier. Jerry Reese was on hand personally for it as well. He ran a 4.6 40 time and doing well in the drills.
http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl...ew-york-giants-alec-ogletreee-georgia-pro-day
..and on the Victor Cruz front:
http://www.bigblueview.com/2013-nfl...ew-york-giants-alec-ogletreee-georgia-pro-day
..and on the Victor Cruz front:
I honestly think he was looking at Jenkins, as the primary target there. Don't think they can keep Linval Joseph (he'll probably go to the Redskins like all our DTs do).
Did you see Colin's BBI draft thread?
So we're gonna pretend the bengals game that flacco sat out didn't happen? Ok cool lol you're totally right. The ravens miss the playoffs if they lose the charger game
Futurevoid
Member
Nope, been out of the loop today. Only got an opportunity to look at some news in the past hour. Been a busy day at work.
http://corner.bigblueinteractive.com/index.php?mode=2&thread=467972&thread_page=1
He thinks Giant's go Dend, but if Cooper drops, there's a good chance the Giants snatch him up. (He also likes Cooper better than Warmack, but doesn't think Warmack will drop).
Should we pretend that they didn't lose to Pittsburgh with shitacular QBs in for Big Ben? Flacco has more to prove.
BlackGhost
Banned
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDwbjHV8jLo
Glad to see this regime isn't afraid to try new options. Time to order the jersey
Edit: Håvard Rugland ‏ @ MrRugland 3h
On my way back to San Diego after a nice trip to Cleveland!! http://instagr.am/p/XIHhpFTd3q/
HarryDemeanor
Member
I'd pay good money to see him do those tricks in a real game.
Futurevoid
Member
Yep. I'm of the same belief.
Good thread. Carradine is mentioned several times and I agree he's a definite sleeper for the Giants at 19. Been mocked to us at a few places as well.
Thought this was some good commentary:
Really like his game but getting a DUI right before the Combine ... I really wish we could get some idea what is wrong with Kelce. It's odd there aren't even rumors on what he did. Seems like the best true Y TE in the draft, but how do you know if he is even draftable until you know his issues?
Jets Midwest.
Futurevoid
Member
You won't have to pay much if he goes to Cleveland.
The Steelers know how to play Flacco.
Hell somehow I know how to slow him down and yet several geniuses in the playoffs played him exactly the wrong way.
Flacco's game is still very one dimensional. If you take away the dumpoffs to Rice and the long bombs he is not accurate or smart enough to dink his way down the field. Boldin was his one possession receiver and I wonder how much he is going to suffer since they let him walk. To his credit he is seemingly the one qb I have seen that has mastered drawing pass INT calls on under thrown balls to the point where it has to be intentional and it is almost an artform at this point.
He also has a very good deep pass. Probably as good as anyone else.
But it honestly isn't that hard to take away those things. Which is what was shocking at how poorly the Niners defense seemed to be prepared. They played him the worst possible way. It is ok to dare a female like Tom Brady to beat you deep, but a guy like Flacco is going to make you pay.
BlackGhost
Banned
We do have some of the cheapest ticket prices in the league...........
Spectral Glider
Member
Ben's under contract for 3 more years. He'll be 34 at that point, I doubt he sees another big contract. Though there are some rumors that he may get some kind of extension after this season. Don't know, guess it depends on how the season goes. But with the way Ben plays, I don't see him playing much past the age of 34 or 35.
I think we are lucky he has made it to 32.
I hope you pull a Pitt and choke while eating dinner tonight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syJ8MVtOC_s
Man I am so jealous of that BBI board. All I know of Rams fans are the Kool-Aid type on Twitter
On LZ's writeup of Kelce, he said he made comments on his Combine interviews that gave teams even further concerns on his character. I'm sure Bob McGinn will eventually get it all out there. Don't think either guy is on STL's board. Fisher has said they are full up on nut cases
Spectral Glider
Member
Well, 31 anyway. But yeah, with some of the Olines he's had, it is a bit of a small miracle. Still hard to believe he's that age already. Football time flies.
And Eli is one miracle catch and one monumental INT drop away from being 0-2 in the SB. Oh and one of those runs was off of a 9-7 season.
Every single guy who wins the SB has some luck along the way. What does it matter what his regular season #s are? His post season #s are great. All I heard was how the Ravens D is more reputation than actually as good as it used to be. Some of the credit has to go to Flacco. He played out his mind the last few games of the season and then all the way to the SB win. If he doesn't deserve it then when then? He is young entering the prime of his playing days, can only improve, and they already know he can and will perform under pressure on the biggest stage.
With what you and others are arguing no QB should take the max contract because regardless of you how you determine they deserve it, it obviously has the same result across the team.
As for the players they lost, only Boldin is gone from the offense. The rest were from a defense which everyone claimed was no longer good. Ellerbie and Kruger might become great players but their teams might have just overpaid them. Especially Kruger. Reed is a shell of his glory days. Pollard keeps getting bounced from every team he goes to. Ray retired. Cary Williams was a starter and I hope to god he becomes a real player for us but he isn't considered a great CB.
If they lost some of these players 3-5 seasons ago I could see the panic. If NFL contracts were iron clad team handicapping guarantees I could see the worry. But they just won a SB because of, not in spite of, Flacco. Now its Ozzie's job to step up to the plate, draft, and rebuild.
I predict if they aren't back in the playoffs this coming season they definitely will be the following season.
Eli lost to the Vince Young led dream team Eagles team. I guess this means Eli sucks too!
Oh BBI's a madhouse, there's alot of trash, but the webmaster is good friends with the Giant's organization and reporters, so there's some good shit there as well.
Mackenzie 92
Member
How old was Ben when he was drafted?
Futurevoid
Member
Drafted in '04. Age 23, I believe (same as Eli)
He was old enough to give consent if that is what you are inquiring after.
Future PhaZe
Member
I think he has the right idea.
Yeah in his interviews from the owners meetings he emphasized that he just wants good players but does look for bigger and taller players because simply put they beat up the smaller guys.
Basically he wants athletic freaks who are big, strong, and conditioned for the type of tempo he wants. I am assuming size won't be as much a factor at the skill positions but OLINE, DLINE, and the rest of the D will have to be physical.
Alligatorjandro
Banned
God of War Ascension was great.Now to decide on Tomb Raider or Gears of War.
Mackenzie 92
Member
lol for some reason I didn't think he was that old. I thought he came into the league in 06 or something.
You heard GameStop is giving you all the God of War games plus Ascension for $60
Alligatorjandro
Banned
I have them all.
Holy shit I didn't even realize how close we are to 20k.
yankeehater
Member
Judgement is the best Gears IMO. I would definitely get that over Tomb Raider.
Last year's thread was just as fast. Most other NFL threads were growing considerably compared to past years.
We're not doing what we're paid for, guys.
Colts fanbase is 1% black.
I remember going to a game in 2009.
I've never seen so many white people in my life.
Goro Majima
Kitty Genovese Member
I hate football ages....even Rodgers is 29 and will turn 30 this year. We will be lucky to get more than 6 more seasons with him.
He will then lead the Vikings to Valhalla.