2016 NFL Season

[DYSI]

They should've ran it on that tipped INT play with Perkins on a roll that drive - but a win is a win. 

[Your Mom]

I hate them both but the Vikings/Lions game was actually pretty good

[The Buscher]

4 minutes ago, DYSI said:

They should've ran it on that tipped INT play with Perkins on a roll that drive - but a win is a win. 

Yeah, win's a win but jeez...it's remarkable how the Giants can't just have a laugher in their favor.  They had so many chances to blow this thing open.

I'm happy that the NFC is still a huge dumpster fire.  Dallas and I guess Atlanta feel like the only clear cut good teams in the conference.

[VerbalPuke]

Big victory for the Lions. Tremendous victory. You should have seen it, it was yuge. 

[DYSI]

18 minutes ago, #BROKEN Busch said:

Yeah, win's a win but jeez...it's remarkable how the Giants can't just have a laugher in their favor.  They had so many chances to blow this thing open.

I'm happy that the NFC is still a huge dumpster fire.  Dallas and I guess Atlanta feel like the only clear cut good teams in the conference.

Well the two games I could see being blowouts are when we play Chicago and Cleveland in the next few weeks. No offense Srar. >_>

 

If we play capable football we could cut closer to Dallas while separating from Philly, they've got Atlanta, Seattle, and Green Bay next. Interesting couple of weeks. 

[Meacon Keaton]

I think that may be fandom talking, because everything that I've seen with the Giants, I don't think they're the type of team to blow out anybody. Maybe the Browns because they're comically terrible, but I don't see you all blowing out daaaaaaa Bears.

[VerbalPuke]

The Bears haven't been that good but they have atleast won some tough games against us and the Vikings. 

[Alex.]

The Giants ugh. they can never make it easy. I still hate Jerry Reese for not getting a lineman at the trade deadline. 

[The Buscher]

I'd have given up a first rounder for Joe Thomas in a heartbeat.  Still signed for 2 more years after this, Hall of Fame career completely squandered in Cleveland.

[TCO]

Nah, you can't really give up a 1st round pick for a soon to be 32 year old tackle unless it's a serious championship run and he's the final piece. The offence as a whole just isn't clicking, a big upgrade at LT isn't going to fix it.

As good as Thomas is, I wouldn't have parted with more than a 2nd.

[Meacon Keaton]

Tonight has an "L" written all over it. Very untested quarterback in a (once again) hostile environment against a very talented team. We'll win the rematch in Denver. And Oakland still won't win the Super Bowl. But I can't help but feel like tonight is not going to go in our favor.

[The Buscher]

2 hours ago, TCO said:

Nah, you can't really give up a 1st round pick for a soon to be 32 year old tackle unless it's a serious championship run and he's the final piece. The offence as a whole just isn't clicking, a big upgrade at LT isn't going to fix it.

As good as Thomas is, I wouldn't have parted with more than a 2nd.

Tbf, O-Line is one of the few spots where a player north of 30 doesn't give me a lot of pause, especially a guy like Thomas who has a track record of of durability.

I mean I get why Reese didn't do it, as it would be admitting defeat on the Flowers pick as he'd be shifted to RT permanently, but it still would have been a huge boost to the line.  Pugh getting hurt today is a huge loss for an already weak group, hope he's not out for long.

[DMN in the House]

On 11/4/2016 at 05:58, Meacon said:

I said years ago when the NFL started putting games on Thursday: Thursday nights are for MAC and Conference USA college football games. Fuck the NFL.

*cough*PAC12AfterDark*cough*

Also, I'm here in case Oakland turns into a pumpkin. I'm super scared is going to happen. I'm not sure how to handle real success, all of my teams are only historically good!

[Alex.]

Oakland may not win the super bowl, but they are a playoff team for the first time in a decade plus and that is something I enjoy seeing. Especially with 2 WVU alum on the squad. 

[VerbalPuke]

Those high picks if Carr, Cooper, and Mack are paying off in a big way for Oakland.

[DFF]

I'm really happy for Oakland, and that looked a good performance from the highlights/write-up. Pats looks a lock for #1 seed, but the Raiders seem a good early candidate for #2.

 

Also, can we just marvel in Stafford's heroics for another week? The Vikings D smothered us for a lot of the game, but he came up big (as did Prater, Tate and one or two others) when we needed it most. It's crazy to think we could actually win this division...

[gunnar hendershow]

It's a shame Oakland fans might not have this team for their peak. Because they're really good and probably winning 12 games, but they're just gonna get better from here.

[VerbalPuke]

6 hours ago, DFF said:

I'm really happy for Oakland, and that looked a good performance from the highlights/write-up. Pats looks a lock for #1 seed, but the Raiders seem a good early candidate for #2.

 

Also, can we just marvel in Stafford's heroics for another week? The Vikings D smothered us for a lot of the game, but he came up big (as did Prater, Tate and one or two others) when we needed it most. It's crazy to think we could actually win this division...

I found his performance more impressive yesterday than his great games. The Lions have a tendency to have QBs that can't recover from bad starts. Instead Stafford made plays that needed to be made. I have all the confidence in the world in him in those come from behind situations.

Also, the offensive line dare I say is playing. Especially the two rookies on the left side Decker at LT, and Glasgow at LG (originally drafted as a center, but showing great versatility to play well at guard). Our center Swanson might be the biggest surprise on the team. That is big. 

I really don't know how things will play out, but the defense has slowly improved. Our offense can compete with anybody, but we still have some tough games coming up. It's weird because I don't know if I am Caldwell fan. He needs a playoff win to keep his job in my view.

[DFF]

2 hours ago, VerbalRick said:

I found his performance more impressive yesterday than his great games. The Lions have a tendency to have QBs that can't recover from bad starts. Instead Stafford made plays that needed to be made. I have all the confidence in the world in him in those come from behind situations.

Also, the offensive line dare I say is playing. Especially the two rookies on the left side Decker at LT, and Glasgow at LG (originally drafted as a center, but showing great versatility to play well at guard). Our center Swanson might be the biggest surprise on the team. That is big. 

I really don't know how things will play out, but the defense has slowly improved. Our offense can compete with anybody, but we still have some tough games coming up. It's weird because I don't know if I am Caldwell fan. He needs a playoff win to keep his job in my view.

I think winning the division and a good performance (if not a victory) in te play offs would get him an extension. 

[Lineker]

This game has had a ridiculous start.