Yea it's the rookie safety. The double moves are what get him.Right now I think it's just experience that he lacks. Wilson has been alright, but he is a rookie and this stuff happens to rookie safeties. Pats just lack a solid vet safety. Hopefully with McCourty playing safety it helps him out because Chung/Gregory are fucking awful.
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NFL Week 8 |OT| Take A Chill Pill
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Yea it's the rookie safety. The double moves are what get him.Right now I think it's just experience that he lacks. Wilson has been alright, but he is a rookie and this stuff happens to rookie safeties. Pats just lack a solid vet safety. Hopefully with McCourty playing safety it helps him out because Chung/Gregory are fucking awful.
Alligatorjandro
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One guy I'm hopeful for is Dennard.He's been making more good than bad plays for being a rookie.
DeaconKnowledge
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Great win for the Steelers yesterday, though it was tempered because man, the Washington Redskins defense really sucks.
Mike Adams being called a bust was premature. He's locked down that right side. Dude needs to gain some weight and get some more reps in, but I must say I'm still excited for this guy. He could very well be our LT of the future soon.
Colon is going to the Pro-Bowl. Yes I said it. He was atrocious the first few weeks but now he's come into his own and he is straight mauling guys. Dwyer had barn door size holes to run through behind Colon and shy of a pressure (that was mostly on Starks) Ben was kept clean inside all afternoon. Can't wait to have Colon, Pouncey, and Decastro together. Could we actually be close to having *gasp* a GOOD o-line?
Young Money was good again, although the hierarchy is changed - it's Brown at the top, followed by clutch Sanders and then Wallace. Maybe it's just me, but Wallace seems to have slowed down immensely, and without that speed he is a run of the mill possession receiver. Miller is Miller - i've argued that he's the best all around TE in the game and now we have an OC that can show people that. Took long enough.
Defense was great. Scooter was bitching that they weren't so hot but that was a product of the option offense. This was similar to the Tebow game against the Broncos last year, except that Lebeau sold out to stop Tebow because he didn't respect his throwing arm and that cost him. Griffin isn't the same, which makes his option way more dangerous. So many times the Linebackers had to freeze in their positions and diagnose who actually had the ball. That left some receivers open but the more important threat was Griffin.
As for the players themselves, Harrison looks to be winding into game shape, which is good because apparently Woodley has another hammy injury.
Keenan Lewis had his second great game in a row. Too early to expect a trend, but i'm really liking what i'm seeing from Booger (his nose is always running) recently. Nice to see another DB besides Troy, Ike, or Clark step up.
Speaking of Clark, harson is right, dude needs to learn how to tackle. He keeps taking himself out of games with those torpedo shots. He says he'll go for next week, which is good, because I don't like the idea of Eli against Will Allen and Ryan Mundy.
Mike Adams being called a bust was premature. He's locked down that right side. Dude needs to gain some weight and get some more reps in, but I must say I'm still excited for this guy. He could very well be our LT of the future soon.
Colon is going to the Pro-Bowl. Yes I said it. He was atrocious the first few weeks but now he's come into his own and he is straight mauling guys. Dwyer had barn door size holes to run through behind Colon and shy of a pressure (that was mostly on Starks) Ben was kept clean inside all afternoon. Can't wait to have Colon, Pouncey, and Decastro together. Could we actually be close to having *gasp* a GOOD o-line?
Young Money was good again, although the hierarchy is changed - it's Brown at the top, followed by clutch Sanders and then Wallace. Maybe it's just me, but Wallace seems to have slowed down immensely, and without that speed he is a run of the mill possession receiver. Miller is Miller - i've argued that he's the best all around TE in the game and now we have an OC that can show people that. Took long enough.
Defense was great. Scooter was bitching that they weren't so hot but that was a product of the option offense. This was similar to the Tebow game against the Broncos last year, except that Lebeau sold out to stop Tebow because he didn't respect his throwing arm and that cost him. Griffin isn't the same, which makes his option way more dangerous. So many times the Linebackers had to freeze in their positions and diagnose who actually had the ball. That left some receivers open but the more important threat was Griffin.
As for the players themselves, Harrison looks to be winding into game shape, which is good because apparently Woodley has another hammy injury.
Keenan Lewis had his second great game in a row. Too early to expect a trend, but i'm really liking what i'm seeing from Booger (his nose is always running) recently. Nice to see another DB besides Troy, Ike, or Clark step up.
Speaking of Clark, harson is right, dude needs to learn how to tackle. He keeps taking himself out of games with those torpedo shots. He says he'll go for next week, which is good, because I don't like the idea of Eli against Will Allen and Ryan Mundy.
So, Prince Amukamara was warned by an official for being too aggressive. Huh, I wonder if they also tell the Dallas CB's that?
Speaking of Prince, felt like Aikman had an axe to grind or something with him. He kept bringing up Fewell's pre-season comment about playing to his 1st round level (which he has) and Aikman went on to cite Prince's "inconsistent" play - which again did not reflect on this season at all. I had to mute the TV to avoid any more ignorance from that dipshit.
Futurevoid
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I couldn't believe it either. Though the refs did get their heads out of their butts on that one and picked up the flag.
Nemesis121
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No because they were also doing the same and a few times it should have been PI, the play that Hosley got call for PI was BS, Austin sold that fucking play perfectly dude was falling down, took away the sack too...
Jason's Ultimatum
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Anyone have a gif of Griffin getting wrecked?
And LOL at the Jets who couldn't beat us with our backup QB.
Jets are really awful.
And LOL at the Jets who couldn't beat us with our backup QB.
Jets are really awful.
He's certainly around the ball more. The interceptions he tends to get are when the QB severely underthrows it though which worries me a little. He's aggressive which is something I like in a corner since the rest of the Pats secondary is a bunch of chicken littles.
The_Darkest_Red
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To be fair, Matt Moore is at least the third best QB in the division.
The jets really are awful. Your backup is probably better than your starter right now though, and either is better than Sanchez.
Alligatorjandro
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He's already made more plays than Ras-I.
I'd put him behind Tom Brady in second.
Brady
Moore
Fitzpatrick
Mallet
Tannehill
McElroy
....
....
Sanchez
Tebow
The Patriots haven't drafted a good CB since Asante Samuel. And that was in 2003.
Futurevoid
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So Jason Babin only played 33 of 75 snaps for the Eagles yesterday. Maybe Todd Bowles realized that much like Osi, he's a situational pass rusher at best. Didn't help the Eagles defense much either way yesterday but thought it was interesting.
The_Darkest_Red
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Tannehill not impressing you so far, huh?
Jason's Ultimatum
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Well, that's one interesting way to look at it.
I think the Phins could go 11-5 this season. With the rest of their games:
http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/schedule/_/name/mia/miami-dolphins
We'll beat the Colts, Titans, Bills, Chickenhawks, 49ers, Jaguars, and Bills again.
I think we'll lose against the Pats twice. Mmmm. Maybe beat them one of the two games.
EDIT-That's if Tannehill comes back.
I think the Phins could go 11-5 this season. With the rest of their games:
http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/schedule/_/name/mia/miami-dolphins
We'll beat the Colts, Titans, Bills, Chickenhawks, 49ers, Jaguars, and Bills again.
I think we'll lose against the Pats twice. Mmmm. Maybe beat them one of the two games.
EDIT-That's if Tannehill comes back.
The_Darkest_Red
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This team is far too young and inexperienced to assume anything at this point if you ask me. One week at a time, man!
Alligatorjandro
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Dolphins suck
Jason's Ultimatum
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And who are you? Sgt. York and the army?
storybook77
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Rejoice Falcons fan, for we are 7-0.
We still haven't played anyone, win one in the playoffs, Cowardly Ryan, etc. etc.
Fuck all the haters, time to get on the bus!
We still haven't played anyone, win one in the playoffs, Cowardly Ryan, etc. etc.
Fuck all the haters, time to get on the bus!
The_Darkest_Red
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Alligatorjandro
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Who are you
I'm kinda biased towards Mallet. Honestly me rating all the Qbs in the division is a joke because I haven't seen a lot of Tannehill. I just know Sanchez and Tebow are at the bottom.
yankeehater
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Bowles said that he was going to rotate in the other guys a lot more. Graham is going to get more plays, and there was a lot of talk about Curry dressing for the Falcons game even though he didnt in the end. I am sure the penalty that kept the 1st drive going on Babin didnt help his playing time either.
I agree with everything you said except about the defense being great. The Redskins dropped like a hundred passes yesterday that good teams are going to catch. I will say at least the defense was getting pressure, which is something we really couldn't say all year. We still suck dick at tackling, it looks too easy to run on us (though the Redskins have a beastly running game and we kind of kept it in check so that is something), and I don't think we have the stamina to be a 4 quarter defense.
I do agree with you that Adams was the biggest surprise. A lot of the great play from the line is from Haley who is not asking them to hold up for 6 seconds on every down where Ben tries to chuck it deep, but like you said they are opening up holes and winning matchups and most importantly cutting down on the holding and false start penalties.
Still worried about our defense, but at the same time everyone is trash this year anyways so it is not as big of a deal as it could be.
Too bad we don't have a east coast game tonight. We could have watched another hurricane game like the one the Steelers played in Miami several years ago. Remember the ball getting stuck in the ground? :lol
FINAL SCORE : DET 28 SEA 24
SUCK IT NFL GAF
The_Darkest_Red
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Yeah man, that game was insane! 3-0 was the final score and it was a miracle that the FG was even made because of how muddy the field was. What a fun game that was (more fun than most during that 1-15 season, at least...).
When that punt hit the ground and just stuck I laughed so hard.
FrenchMovieTheme
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I was rooting for the lions brah!
Starphoenix
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Chaz Schilens says the chants for Tebow are B.S.
Hey Chaz, you know what else is BS? Being a paying Jets fan this season.
Hey Chaz, you know what else is BS? Being a paying Jets fan this season.
The_Darkest_Red
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VeryGooster
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If my QB didn't know how to hold on to the ball every time he was sacked for so long I'd probably boo too.
Players calling out paying fans for booing when you're shitting the bed is just so stupid.
Players calling out paying fans for booing when you're shitting the bed is just so stupid.
BaltimoreLarry
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It really sucks that you win, and Calvin did nothing to help my fantasy team. If the Lions are going to win, you gotta give me at least 15.
BaltimoreLarry
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University of Maryland just lost their fourth starting QB of the season. Their losing one every other game. Now, we throwing out a linebacker who played some option QB in high school. Should be awesome. I thought we might actually get a bowl this year.
Yeah that was hilarious. The announcers reaction made it even better. It was the most exciting thing that happened in that game.
Do you hear us Goodell? We need another hurricane game!
Wellington
BAAAALLLINNN'
LMAO
Your shitty old ass 3rd world country stadium got drowned in snow. And thank god we saved your ass and goodell pity your franchise and played the makeup game in Detroit ford field. Otherwise your pathetic team would have been playing in the frozen lake somewhere in that shit of a state.
Spectral Glider
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Yeah, the Dropskins were bad. And most of the guys that dropped balls were wide friggen open, didn't care to see that from the D. Still, was generally a decent game overall for the Steelers. Like the way Dwyer and the run blocking are progressing.
Didn't those morons hire Mike Locksley as their oc? Ha. Haha. Hahahahahahahahahaa!
LMAO
Your shitty old ass 3rd world country stadium got drowned in snow. And thank god we saved your ass and goodell pity your franchise and played the makeup game in Detroit ford field. Otherwise your pathetic team would have been playing in the frozen lake somewhere in that shit of a state.
Meanwhile in Detroit
ActStriker
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Richard Sherman talks a big game
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/29/richard-sherman-i-made-calvin-johnson-a-non-factor/
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/29/richard-sherman-i-made-calvin-johnson-a-non-factor/
PFT said:
Our only hope on D is that the injured players get healthier at the end of the season (even though this never really ever happens in football) and the younger players continue to improve.
Really we need the offense to carry us. Right now we can't rely on the defense.
I am worried what Eli is going to do to us next week...
Oh you will believe it as it will be posted again in next week thread
I just found it funny that it was literally the exact same play. Both from the far hash, cover 2, around midfield, 2 WR route, PA. The only difference is that the Rams WRs on the far side of the field runs too far inside and turns the hips of the far side safety right into the play
Shit, I actually didn't expect you to respond. There must be quite the line forming behind you at the community computer in the Detroit Public Library.
VeryGooster
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storybook77
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Futurevoid
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A simple, effective breakdown of the Giants defense in the last drive for the Cowboys. Talks about strategy and some of the coverages. It specifically talks about Witten's routes which I mentioned yesterday a few time. He kept running the same out over and over again and the Giants defense couldn't pick it up until the last few plays. Decent read.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/40111566/
http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/40111566/
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