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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Sept 2, 2014 19:53:26 GMT -5
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Post by Jeff Mangum PI on Sept 2, 2014 20:06:09 GMT -5
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Post by Red Impact on Sept 2, 2014 20:29:13 GMT -5
I'd be very content with a Denver-New Orleans Super Bowl, and I don't think it's too outside the realm of possibility. If the pre-season is any indication (I know, I know, but here me out), this defense has a new mindset. For YEARS, dating back to when I started watching in '05, Denver's defense has played weak and timid. Last year they ran into a squad that played with a nasty, tough mindset; Seattle's defense pops you in the mouth and makes you say "sorry", and I think some of that has rubbed off on Denver. From what I've seen this past month, Denver's D is FINALLY playing with an edge, and if that transfers into the regular season we'll be a force to be reckoned with again. I think it's more of a lack of talent, because Fox is a defensive guy and his defenses are usually pretty solid mid to late season, they just haven't had the pieces to really make it work. This year it looks like they do.
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Post by BRV on Sept 2, 2014 20:40:53 GMT -5
"Oh, is that so?" Bill Belichick said, as he released Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski and replaced them with undrafted free agents from Divison-II schools. "Let's see you succeed now!"
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Post by andrew8798 on Sept 2, 2014 20:59:31 GMT -5
The Denver Post's Mike Klis reports the Broncos believe suspended WR Wes Welker will play Week 1 against the Colts.
Per Klis, the Broncos think they'll have Welker this week because "suspensions are never announced this late in week" with the "game plan" already "in place
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Post by Dave the Dave on Sept 2, 2014 21:01:25 GMT -5
“He popped Molly!? Suspend him for two games.”
“Sir, Molly is a drug.”
“Oh. Four games then."
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Post by darbus alan on Sept 2, 2014 21:08:58 GMT -5
And here's my fantasy team:
QB - Drew Brees (NO) RB - Matt Forte (CHI) RB - Arian Foster (HOU) WR - Victor Cruz (NYG) WR - DeSean Jackson (WAS) WR - Jeremy Maclin (PHI) TE - Jason Witten (DAL) K - Justin Tucker (BAL) DEF - Seattle DB - Patrick Peterson (ARI) DB - Bubba Vetrone (SF) DL - O'Brien Schofield (SEA) DL - Jared Allen (CHI)
Bench:
QB - Jay Cutler (CHI) RB - Pierre Thomas (NO) RB - Andre Williams (NYG) WR - Steve Smith (BAL) TE - Heath Miller (PIT) DEF - Tampa Bay DB - Darrelle Revis (NE)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2014 21:55:11 GMT -5
And Hard Knocks is officially wrapped up for another season.
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Post by RI Richmark on Sept 2, 2014 22:29:45 GMT -5
"Oh, is that so?" Bill Belichick said, as he released Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski and replaced them with undrafted free agents from Rutgers. "Let's see you succeed now!" Fixed
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Sept 2, 2014 22:33:26 GMT -5
"Oh, is that so?" Bill Belichick said, as he released Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski and replaced them with undrafted free agents from Rutgers. "Let's see you succeed now!" Fixed And then Brady says "Okay" and performs another great season.
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Post by Ganon83 on Sept 2, 2014 23:07:44 GMT -5
Brady was probably the best QB last year. Yes, Peyton broke all sorts of records, but he was also throwing to an amazing receiver core. Brady had Gronk and Amendola, who were both out a lot last year. The fact he dragged that team to the AFC Championship and kept the game as close as it was is mind blowing. At this point, if there was ever a QB who could play to 45 in this post Favre world we're living in, it would probably be Brady.
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Post by MGH on Sept 2, 2014 23:09:20 GMT -5
Have my predictions for the season wrapped up now:
AFC EAST
New England Patriots (12-4) Miami Dolphins (8-8) New York Jets (6-10) Buffalo Bills (5-11)
AFC NORTH
Cincinnati Bengals (10-6) Baltimore Ravens (9-7)** Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) Cleveland Browns (3-13)
AFC SOUTH
Indianapolis Colts (10-6) Tennessee Titans (8-8) Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11) Houston Texans (4-12)
AFC WEST
Denver Broncos (12-4) San Diego Chargers (11-5)* Kansas City Chiefs (7-9) Oakland Raiders (4-12)
AFC Wildcard Round (6) Baltimore Ravens @ (3) Indianapolis Colts (5) San Diego Chargers @ (4) Cincinnati Bengals
AFC Divisional Round (5) San Diego Chargers @ (1) Denver Broncos (3) Indianapolis Colts @ (2) New England Patriots
AFC Championship (2) New England Patriots @ (1) Denver Broncos
NFC EAST
Philadelphia Eagles (10-6) Washington Redskins (8-8) Dallas Cowboys (7-9) New York Giants (6-10)
NFC NORTH
Green Bay Packers (11-5) Chicago Bears (11-5)** Detroit Lions (8-8) Minnesota Vikings (5-11)
NFC SOUTH
New Orleans Saints (11-5) Atlanta Falcons (9-7) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-8) Carolina Panthers (4-12)
NFC WEST
Seattle Seahawks (12-4) San Francisco 49ers (11-5)* Arizona Cardinals (8-8) St. Louis Rams (4-12)
NFC Wildcard Round (6) Chicago Bears @ (3) Green Bay Packers (5) San Francisco 49ers @ (4) Philadelphia Eagles
NFC Divisional Round (5) San Francisco 49ers @ (1) Seattle Seahawks (3) Green Bay Packers @ (2) New Orleans Saints
NFC Championship (3) Green Bay Packers @ (1) Seattle Seahawks
SUPERBOWL XLIX
New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks
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Post by Orange on Sept 2, 2014 23:38:31 GMT -5
Interesting that you not only have the Chargers second place, but you have them above a sub-.500 Chiefs.
How come you have the Chiefs falling off so bad?
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Post by Jedi-El of Tomorrow on Sept 2, 2014 23:48:07 GMT -5
Interesting that you not only have the Chargers second place, but you have them above a sub-.500 Chiefs. How come you have the Chiefs falling off so bad? I've got the Chiefs in 3rd, and I think they'll be .500 at best. The reason being is that they really weren't that good last year, when facing good teams they got beat. Now they're facing a more difficult schedule, so it's going to be a long year for them. They play the NFC West this year, at best I think they'll be 1-3. They've got 4 games against the Broncos and Chargers obviously, I think they lose all 4 (they've got a shot against San Diego in Arrowhead). They also have to go to Pittsburgh, and they play the Patriots.
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Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Sept 3, 2014 0:34:39 GMT -5
I really do love how everyone has Carolina basically finishing last in the division even though Tampa Bay has a bunch of question marks. Guess the power of Lovie Smith compels them.
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Post by domrep on Sept 3, 2014 9:47:52 GMT -5
I think people are sleeping on the Jets. I'm not even a Jets fan, but I think they'll be on the cusp of that 2nd wildcard.
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Post by Ganon83 on Sept 3, 2014 9:49:42 GMT -5
Ladies and Gentlemen, my name is Mike McCarthy, and my client, AARON RODGERS, will CONQUER the Seahawks undefeated streak at Century Link Field tomorrow night.
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Post by Jedi-El of Tomorrow on Sept 3, 2014 10:03:33 GMT -5
I think people are sleeping on the Jets. I'm not even a Jets fan, but I think they'll be on the cusp of that 2nd wildcard. Not with that QB situation. Ladies and Gentlemen, my name is Mike McCarthy, and my client, AARON RODGERS, will CONQUER the Seahawks undefeated streak at Century Link Field tomorrow night. Arizona did that last year, so Rodgers will only be ending a 3 game (including playoffs) streak.
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Sept 3, 2014 10:04:19 GMT -5
Interesting that you not only have the Chargers second place, but you have them above a sub-.500 Chiefs. How come you have the Chiefs falling off so bad? I've got the Chiefs in 3rd, and I think they'll be .500 at best. The reason being is that they really weren't that good last year, when facing good teams they got beat. Now they're facing a more difficult schedule, so it's going to be a long year for them. Agreed. The 2013 Cheifs were a fraud who got horribly exposed whenever they played a good team. Don't get me wrong, they were by no means a "bad" team per se, but great teams find ways to beat other great teams and that simply didn't happen. I think they have a chance at a wild card spot, but they won't sprint out to the amazing start they had last season
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Post by flowercity on Sept 3, 2014 10:05:41 GMT -5
We did it! We are finally here! Just one more day and ACTUAL pro football is played! Congrats to each and everyone of us on getting through Football Winter.
If gambling were legal in every part of the United States I might* have put some money on these future bets:
Bears/Broncos Super Bowl matchup (+4000) Tennessee Titans, worst record in the league (+3000) Matthew Stafford to throw for over 300 yards in 10 games or more (+900) Jacksonville Jaguars to win the AFC South (+1500) New York Giants to win the NFC East (+500) Tennessee Titans UNDER 7.5 wins (-120) Miami Dolphins UNDER 7.5 wins (+105) Andrew Luck to throw for over 300 yards in 8 games or more (+1500)
*MIGHT, guys. Like there is definitely not a way to get around this. Especially with the internet.
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