2011 NFL Season

[gunnar hendershow]

The Apex Predator Kyle Orton would have done better though. Not that it mattered since KC was lower on the waiver order, but you get my point.

[GhostMachine]

My guess is Lovie is gone if the Bears miss the playoffs again next season.

[Twist]

Lovie's had 1 playoff berth since the season where they lost in the Super Bowl. Coaches have been fired with much more success. I thought what would do him was a veteran revolt over not signing a veteran QB when Cutler went down, but he kept the locker room together for the most part. So in the end that's to his credit. But I thought he was a goner when the losing streak started.

True but that was last year, where the Bears made the NFC championship game. And this year thy would have been in the playoffs if not for Cutler getting injured. He's not exactly awful. Keep in mind the sheer strength of the division as well. The fact the Bears walked out a North champions last year was a minor miracle.

[gunnar hendershow]

So after watching a bit of Any Given Sunday tonight I have this feeling that the 2011 Broncos season might be gearing up for the final, emotional, dramatic scene where Tebow crosses the goal line against a hobbled Steelers defense in the final minute to win the game. Or at least beat the spread.

Not going to predict it, but the whole script of Denver's season follows 95% of sports movies ever made. Assuming the final scene is the Pittsburgh game.

[Plubby]

Our final scene is Packers in the Superbowl

[Slogger]

So after watching a bit of Any Given Sunday tonight I have this feeling that the 2011 Broncos season might be gearing up for the final, emotional, dramatic scene where Tebow crosses the goal line against a hobbled Steelers defense in the final minute to win the game. Or at least beat the spread.

Not going to predict it, but the whole script of Denver's season follows 95% of sports movies ever made. Assuming the final scene is the Pittsburgh game.

Then we get the post final scene note that they lose in the next round.

But seriously, If the Broncos can't win this weekend with the perfect storm of conditions (Is anyone on the Steelers roster NOT injured at the moment?) then it's never going to happen.

That said I will smile like a guy on laughing gas if Tebow Time comes through against the Steelers.

[gunnar hendershow]

Basically the recipe will be: keep score low, make a long FG in the first half to only be down like 6-3 or 7-3, get an interception or fumble recovery in the early 2nd half to move even closer or tie, go on an amazing 85 yard drive at the end of regulation to force OT, get ball first in OT, kick another long FG and win.

All Tim needs is one really good drive all day if the Denver D steps up. It's a perfect storm for the upset of the century. But, once again, this is a team that rarely gets upset.

[Damian WayLNKe]

I made a playoff chalenge group on espn. Group and password is ewb

[sahyder1]

if you were in the EWB Yahoo pick'em group the picks continue through the playoffs.

[Maxx]

I march onward to victory!

[DMN in the House]

What is this thing called a 'General Manager'... as a Raiders' fan, I am unfamiliar with the term.

[gunnar hendershow]

Jerry Jones is a "General Manager".

On GM news, DeCosta has pulled his name out from any job openings leading a lot of people to think he's locked in to replace the brilliant Ozzie Newsome in a few years.

[Maxx]

What is this thing called a 'General Manager'... as a Raiders' fan, I am unfamiliar with the term.

I am also unfamiliar with this term.

[ROZAY]

I would put up predictions, but I honestly haven't been watching as much football as I normally do this year. I'll go with the Pats taking it all though.

On another note, I'm so proud of my Lions, no matter what happens tonight. Let's go Detroit!

[sahyder1]

How is it possible that the same company that produced the "Discount Double Check" commercial also put this one out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxYJb2ScuXM

They should have quit while they were ahead. This second one was terrible.

[JStarr]

I find the Raji one funnier than the first. Now, once it gets shown 8,436 times by the end of games tomorrow, that opinion may differ.

[naiwf]

Clearly sahyder is threatened by Raji's sexy dance moves

That was a pretty sweet pick 6 by Houston there. 99.9% of D-linemen wouldn't have caught the ball, much less run it back for a TD.

[Panni]

I'll admit that cracked me up. Granted I will get sick of it after a while, but for a first time viewing it made me laugh.

Unbelievable play by Watt. Anyone else find this game hard to get into? I feel like they are both just waiting to get bounced in the next round.

[gunnar hendershow]

What a finish to the half from Watt, but I agree that neither team has really excelled through the first half.

[Dan]

Andy Dalton is having a nightmare.