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Is it just me, or has Stanford Routt been covering every wide receiver on every play of this game? I haven't heard another corner's name called yet, but every time there's a play(good or bad), Routt's right there in the middle of everything.
 
Archaix said:
Is it just me, or has Stanford Routt been covering every wide receiver on every play of this game? I haven't heard another corner's name called yet, but every time there's a play(good or bad), Routt's right there in the middle of everything.
He's a rookie. Gotta go after him.
 
This game proves that:

Moss is still a bad muthafucka.

Brady is still the best QB in the league in terms of managing and winning games.

Pats will be in good shape for defending their tittle.

Raiders D is still pathetic, and they will never lose their ability to screw themselves with dumb penalties at critical points in the game.

Raiders O-line is inconsistent much like last year.

Oh yeah, and Collins is servicable when he has time to throw.


Raiders: 7-9

Pats: 13-3

You heard it here first.
 
not only is collins playing madden, but apparently the patriots are using the 3-man spread line cheese, cause they seem to be only rushing 3 at times and still getting quick sacks on collins.


the raiders offense looked so good in preseason too. i guess that's why no one gives a shit about what happens in preseason
 
FrenchMovieTheme said:
not only is collins playing madden, but apparently the patriots are using the 3-man spread line cheese, cause they seem to be only rushing 3 at times and still getting quick sacks on collins.


the raiders offense looked so good in preseason too. i guess that's why no one gives a shit about what happens in preseason

Or maybe that's just what happens when you play the best team in the league.
 
I love Picture in Picture. Just when I am trying to get into the Reunion show, I see the blocked punt by Tyler Braton. Lets watch the Raiders fuck themselves for the millionth time tonight. A fumble, a pick, a penalty? Lets see what happens...
 
There's only been one sack(plus the fumble/interception, but that wasn't on a three man rush) in the game. Granted, they've been getting a good amount of pressure, but it's not like they're just coming with three down linemen every play like the Raiders were early on.
 
Every time in my life I've seen a game where Madden is on the call team, it feels like Football for Dummies.

"If you're 3rd and long you gotta pass to the first down line"

"Tom Brady is such a great player. See, he completed that pass. He also jumps rope. Wow what an amazing player, and so is Brett Favre, just havin' fun and that's what football is about, slingin' and slangin'"

"That was a fantastic defensive play there by the DE....oh wait that was the DT, but you can see it was a fantastic play, great vision. He's got some great skills. You have to be a great player to make great plays"
 
Shawnwhann said:
Wow...I have just been owned by Collins and Anderson. Fuck the conversion and the game is officially over.

Collins has owned us all son, Collins has owned us all.
 
Pretty good game. Until that sack + turnover play Oakland was really hanging in there. Collins looked really jumpy for a few possessions after that.
 
Ram-blings
Tight end Eric Johnson, the 49ers' top receiver last year, is doubtful because of an arch injury. ... The Rams have won seven of 10 openers since moving to St. Louis. ... Martz and new 49ers coach Mike Nolan were on Norv Turner's Redskins staff in 1997 and '98

eric johnson out? i dont forsee any problems stopping the niner offense then :D
 
I'm sort of pissed at myself at the moment for benching Collins this week just because he was playing the Pats. Plummer, you'd better have a good game this week or I'll stab you in the face.
 
VPhys said:
Can we trade Collins?

On behalf of the Minnesota Vikings, I offer Daunte, Fred Smoot, our entire 2006 draft, and the rights to Herschel Walker in exchange for Kerry Collins.
 
Slo said:
On behalf of the Minnesota Vikings, I offer Daunte, Fred Smoot, our entire 2006 draft, and the rights to Herschel Walker in exchange for Kerry Collins.

:lol

EDIT:

I just looked up the stats from the game... Warren Sapp had a big ole 2 tackles!

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
 
:(

As a die-hard, I show my face after a loss and not be a flat out pussy like some of these sudden Raider fans. Anyway, I expected a 20 point beat down, I can't say I'm happy, but I really expecting a major embarrassment.

Good Times

* MOSS THIS MOSS THAT - this week's NFL highlight for sure. And I'm not talking about that Rock Bottom he put on that DB during that 2pt attempt. That catch was awesome, and he faked out one of the best tacklers in the game. Thank you, fantasy points! Suck in down, Vikes, go enjoy Koren Robinson, a poor man's Randy Moss who showed up for a DUI hearing, DRUNK (Thanks Rome!)

* Rodney Harrison - holy crap, that guy on special teams laid out Chris Carr (rookie returner) with a nice over the top clothesline

* Even though it was against Raider defense, Tom Brady looked awesome. Look out for that Favre stroking in the coming years

* Kirk Morrison - #52 on the Raiders D. This guy 8 years ago was a season ticket holder at Raider games. Now he's living any football fan's passion, to play for the team you grew up playing. 6 tackles for the game

* Special Teams - Blocked punt, blocked extra point, and some bitchin' returns from Chris Carr. My hope is that they stay consistent

Bad Times

* Raider pass defense - Pats' OL manhadled the front 4. Brutal. Stanford Routt got used. They were getting KILLED on the zone and high passes from Brady

* Raider OL - well, the LT mainly. Brutal. The pass defense scared Collins, so he had the ball just a bit too long. But take them down a few secs, kids

* PENALTIES - it's not a shock, but as DM said it best last night, you guys need a ref at practice
 
TheDuce22 said:
Collins must think hes playing Madden or something. How many times has he thrown at Moss into double or triple coverage.


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If its in the game....its in the game
 
WasabiKing said:
:(

As a die-hard, I show my face after a loss and not be a flat out pussy like some of these sudden Raider fans. Anyway, I expected a 20 point beat down, I can't say I'm happy, but I really expecting a major embarrassment.

Good Times

* MOSS THIS MOSS THAT - this week's NFL highlight for sure. And I'm not talking about that Rock Bottom he put on that DB during that 2pt attempt. That catch was awesome, and he faked out one of the best tacklers in the game. Thank you, fantasy points! Suck in down, Vikes, go enjoy Koren Robinson, a poor man's Randy Moss who showed up for a DUI hearing, DRUNK (Thanks Rome!)

Actually, he showed up drunk for his DUI sentance.

He was to spend a night in jail, and he showed up trashed.


edit: Simmons game 1 recap/week 1 picks article http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/050909

I know it was only one game, but it looks like the 2005 Raiders will become the first team to employ the "Screw it, four times a half, we're throwing it deep to Moss and seeing what happens." I have been arguing this strategy for six years. Why not? In the average Moss game, he'll catch two of them and maybe even draw a pass interference on a third one. So why not roll the dice? I never understood this.



BROWNS (+3.5) over Bengals
When in doubt, take the points. By the way, do you think Trent Dilfer ever brings his Super Bowl ring into work to show his teammates, leading to the following exchange:

Rookie on the team: "That thing is awesome! What team did you win it on?"

Trent (proudly): "The 2000 Ravens."

Rookie: "Cool. Who were you backing up that year?"

Trent (proudly): "Actually, I started every game."

Rookie (breaking up laughing): "C'mon, man -- I know you start for us, but we suck! You didn't start for no Super Bowl champs!"

Trent (grimacing): "No, seriously, I did -- I started that year."

(Awkward silence. Finally...)

Rookie (breaking up again): "Get the hell out of here!"

:lol :lol

LIONS (-3) over Packers
Stinker game of the week. I was thinking about it -- there are going to be so many bad NFC games this season, Fox needs to break out some sort of gimmick for them. Why couldn't they bring old announcing teams back, like Charlie Jones and Merlin Olsen, or Don Criqui and Bob Trumpy, or even Frank Gifford and O.J. Simpson? Or what's wrong with various cast members of their shows announcing the games every week? What's wrong with a little cross-promotion? Welcome to the Silverdome, I'm Will Arnett from "Arrested Development" ... I'm joined by the guy who plays Dr. Gregory House, Julie Cooper from "The OC" and Tony Siragusa..

(I really hope Fox is listening. Wil Arnett and Hugh Laurie in the booth together? Make it happen, Murdoch)
 
I think the only reason we had a problem selling out this opener was teh fear about Ophelia. As long as we show some offense on Sunday, we'll have no problem selling out, I can't wait to go watch us CRUSH the Seahawks and make Fantasy owners with Alexander cry.
 
eric johnson out? i dont forsee any problems stopping the niner offense then

uh, dont forget your secondary is pure garbage. even you know that. i don't have much confidence in our receivers yet at this point, but i do know our receivers are better than your DB's. the question is whether our o-line is going to be better than leonard the drunk driving murderer little. if Rat gets time he's going to rape the shit out of you. we proved that in his first ever NFL start against the "favored" rams. i believe we won that game 30-10.... without eric johnson :D
 
Ninja Scooter said:
jake plummer's vision cone actually points BEHIND him, so he can do his no-look, behind the back magic johnson passes.

ROTFLMAO!!!!!
 
Bill Simmons knows the score. The Bears are ready for a break out year!

Eagles (PK) over FALCONS
Quick preview impression of Michaels and Madden on Monday night:



Michaels: "Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb?"



Madden: "Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb."



Michaels: "Which raises a great point -- Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb."



Madden: "Absolutely. Al, this is what it's all about, right here -- Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb."



Michaels: "Let's go down to Michele Tafoya."



Tafoya: "Al, I just talked to Andy Reid, and he said, 'Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb...'"

Hahahahhaahahahahahhahaha.
 
I think I just saw Mike Vick on the local news blaming the Falcon's loss last January on the cold weather. He says it'll be totally different now that it'll be 70 degrees in the dome.

That's about as dumb as the dirty bird.
 
welp, i'm off to san francsico chums. i will have pics of bulger holding his vagina on the field after julian peterson obliterates him when i return on monday

p.s. enjoy the games sunday, go niners!
 
skinnyrattler said:
I think I just saw Mike Vick on the local news blaming the Falcon's loss last January on the cold weather. He says it'll be totally different now that it'll be 70 degrees in the dome.

That's about as dumb as the dirty bird.


Might not be the total reason for the loss, but it played a factor.
 
its called being the away team. Its a factor for every team when you dont have home field. but it is somthing every team goes through. using that shit as an excuse doesnt fly. Maybe if they had a better record they could have played in their dome.
 
Might not be the total reason for the loss, but it played a factor.

So you actually believe there is a chance that the weather is the TOTAL reason they lost. I too remember the "experts" talking about how windy conditions would favor the running team. Now all the sudden its the reason you lost. Something tells me Jim Mora is feeding this crap to his players. The NFC South is full of dickhead coaches. Very few head coaches in the nfl throw around bullshit excuses, the majority of the ones that do are in the nfc south.
 
FrenchMovieTheme said:
uh, dont forget your secondary is pure garbage. even you know that. i don't have much confidence in our receivers yet at this point, but i do know our receivers are better than your DB's. the question is whether our o-line is going to be better than leonard the drunk driving murderer little. if Rat gets time he's going to rape the shit out of you. we proved that in his first ever NFL start against the "favored" rams. i believe we won that game 30-10.... without eric johnson :D

worst officiated game ever!
 
Both CBS and Fox are expected to televise the introduction of the Saints' players, feeling that football fans everywhere will be interested.

I mean, I know they went through the devestation of the Hurricane and whatever, but I don't think EVERYONE wants to watch them be introduced.
 
TheDuce22 said:
So you actually believe there is a chance that the weather is the TOTAL reason they lost. I too remember the "experts" talking about how windy conditions would favor the running team. Now all the sudden its the reason you lost. Something tells me Jim Mora is feeding this crap to his players. The NFC South is full of dickhead coaches. Very few head coaches in the nfl throw around bullshit excuses, the majority of the ones that do are in the nfc south.


I said "might" because I can not say it totally wasn't just because I wasn't there on the field playing so I can't say how it affected the teams performance. I do think they[Falcons] underestimated the impact the weather would be on them.

The only coach you may can call a dickhead in the NFC South is probably Gruden. Jim Mora has said time and time again that he respects the Eagles franchise from top to bottom and that he knows when it comes down to it the better team won the NFC title game. So don't go making half assed assumptions about coaches you don't know anything about.
 
Jim Mora has said time and time again that he respects the Eagles franchise from top to bottom and that he knows when it comes down to it the better team won the NFC title game.

I seem to remember him throwing down his headset in the middle of the game and stoping on on an eagles logo like a little baby. Then after the game he made some remark about how it wont take them 3 times to win it like it took the eagles. And all that bullshit about how they were playing with "house money". The guy has done enough to get on my bad side. :D
 
Well the house money comment was the truth and as a coach it's his job to try remove any uncessary pressure his players may be feeling. I never heard the "it won't take us 3 times comment" so I can't say anything about that, as for the stomping his headset bit, so he's a competitor and gets pissed when things go wrong in games, so what? I think you are reading more into that than there really is.
 
tmdorsey said:
I said "might" because I can not say it totally wasn't just because I wasn't there on the field playing so I can't say how it affected the teams performance. I do think they[Falcons] underestimated the impact the weather would be on them.

The only coach you may can call a dickhead in the NFC South is probably Gruden. Jim Mora has said time and time again that he respects the Eagles franchise from top to bottom and that he knows when it comes down to it the better team won the NFC title game. So don't go making half assed assumptions about coaches you don't know anything about.

Not that I'm denying this, but explain yourself, sir. ^_-
 
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