The NFL Discussion Thread - 2011/12
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Not a Niners fan but love that win for them. Eagles DEAD LAST in NFC East.
What about those Detroit Lions? I am officially on their bandwagon. You could credit this W to Tony Romo but this is the 2nd week in a row where Detroit were dead in the water and came back to win. To be fair, McNabb was the QB last week. Stafford is looking pretty good for the most part, and Megatron IMO has passed 'Dre as best receiver in the league
What about those Detroit Lions? I am officially on their bandwagon. You could credit this W to Tony Romo but this is the 2nd week in a row where Detroit were dead in the water and came back to win. To be fair, McNabb was the QB last week. Stafford is looking pretty good for the most part, and Megatron IMO has passed 'Dre as best receiver in the league
The Rams are absolutely horrible. I've watched 2 of their games (both without S-Jax however) and they are just a mess. I actually picked them to win the NFC West but they will finish last if they don't get their act together soon. I dropped Sam Bradford in 2 of my fantasy leagues. Even Tarvaris Jackson is looking better than him at this point.
And agreed about the Ravens. As of right now it looks like they're on a collision course with the Packers for a Superbowl appearance. Still plenty of games to play yet though
And agreed about the Ravens. As of right now it looks like they're on a collision course with the Packers for a Superbowl appearance. Still plenty of games to play yet though
Great win. They've gotten those first two touchdowns before, but the third was the iffy one. And even when they have come all the way back in recent years it seems they end up losing anyway, so that play by Justin Smith was huge.
I don't think we know whether the team is good yet, though. They were outplayed here and just did a better job of not making mistakes. So it was a fun win and an early two game lead is nice, but I can't quite get excited overall yet.
I don't think we know whether the team is good yet, though. They were outplayed here and just did a better job of not making mistakes. So it was a fun win and an early two game lead is nice, but I can't quite get excited overall yet.
I have always looked at the excuses made for Smith with skepticism. I understood his problems but then an excuse is an excuse. Turns out maybe the excuses were accurate. Wow! What a whirlwind game and a half. The running game opens up when the passer has to be respected. I also noticed the offensive line seems more disciplined. It all works hand in hand on offense of course. The defense has always been decent and with all the new defensive backs, they have struggled with familiarity with each other. Maybe not so much now.
Any way, "Whooopppeeee!."
Finally we have a real football team in the West Bay and I love it.
Any way, "Whooopppeeee!."
Finally we have a real football team in the West Bay and I love it.
You were one of the lucky ones who got to miss out on all the horrible officiating. When the Refs are seen more than the game, then something is wrong.
Great win for the Niners, though. It is getting harder and harder for all the nay sayers to keep pointing to their schedule as a reason for their success. 3 road wins can't be scoffed at, not to mention quality wins over both Tampa Bay and Detroit. And with Cincy now at 4-2, we could probably put them in that category as well.
Great win for the Niners, though. It is getting harder and harder for all the nay sayers to keep pointing to their schedule as a reason for their success. 3 road wins can't be scoffed at, not to mention quality wins over both Tampa Bay and Detroit. And with Cincy now at 4-2, we could probably put them in that category as well.
What a difference a coach makes. This is a bit hard to believe. I'll struggle with that issue.
I love the jumbo offense with Sapoaga lining up as a blocking back. Whether he can block or not is almost secondary to the fear he must strike in the hearts of corner backs.
Harbough's temper/enthisiasm may alienate him from a lot of opposing coaches but who cares?
I love the jumbo offense with Sapoaga lining up as a blocking back. Whether he can block or not is almost secondary to the fear he must strike in the hearts of corner backs.
Harbough's temper/enthisiasm may alienate him from a lot of opposing coaches but who cares?
Not just Sopoaga, but they bring in two (I think) extra linemen. So they have 7 offensive linemen, Vernon Davis tight end, Sopoaga as fullback, Gore as running back, and Smith at QB. Maybe instead of 7 linemen they have 6 plus Peelle as a blocking tight end, I don't remember exactly. But still... that's a lot of beef. Then they just plow through everybody and get the first down.
Not just Sopoaga, but they bring in two (I think) extra linemen. So they have 7 offensive linemen, Vernon Davis tight end, Sopoaga as fullback, Gore as running back, and Smith at QB. Maybe instead of 7 linemen they have 6 plus Peelle as a blocking tight end, I don't remember exactly. But still... that's a lot of beef. Then they just plow through everybody and get the first down.
BTW, Aldon Smith may be our first real live great pass rusher in recent memory. He has to adjust to being a linebacker but I suspect when he is in the lineup it's not to drop back into coverage. There's a lot of talent on this team and the only guy I ever really worried about was Alex Smith. Am I alone? Doubt it.
Harbough's temper/enthisiasm may alienate him from a lot of opposing coaches but who cares?