2014 NFL Week 1

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:29 am

tennbengal wrote:He is. I also note that what goes along with that is only two teams threw the ball fewer times last year than Seattle did. And it continued last night to be a game where he could rely heavily on a strong run game. Not faulting him for that, just noting that he has some distinct advantages in that offense - which he does run very well.

What was the old acronym you used to use on the Front Page?

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:49 am

DaveInSeattle wrote:I love watching Russell Wilson play. The guy just never seems to make that "big mistake". Just a solid player.

He made a horrible throw in the very first series and got bailed out by his tight end.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:50 am

Since when are the Packers such a bumbling clusterfuck? If anybody suggests that the Steelers should bring in McCarthy after suggesting that they fire Tomlin, I'll know they aren't paying attention.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:51 am

Also, I think Seattle should move Sherm around. It's not his fault that he was stationed on Jarrett Boykin all game, but this is the same exact philosophy that lead to "NNAMDI ASOMUGHA - SHUTDOWN CORNER".

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:58 am

I will say this....I HATE HATE HATE having Earl Thomas returning punts. Why expose your all-world Safety to additional injury risk, to do something he's really not that great at anyways? Just doesn't make much sense...

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:37 am

Yeah, it was clear he just wasn't used to doing so. I agree with you on that one. If you're gonna expose a star, expose a star like Harvin that is comfortable and knows what he's doing.

That hit Thomas took was a "break your wrist" type hit.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 10:57 am

rass wrote:
tennbengal wrote:He is. I also note that what goes along with that is only two teams threw the ball fewer times last year than Seattle did. And it continued last night to be a game where he could rely heavily on a strong run game. Not faulting him for that, just noting that he has some distinct advantages in that offense - which he does run very well.
What was the old acronym you used to use on the Front Page?

I have such dim memories of the before time, when there was a front page...

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:38 am

tennbengal wrote:
rass wrote:
tennbengal wrote:He is. I also note that what goes along with that is only two teams threw the ball fewer times last year than Seattle did. And it continued last night to be a game where he could rely heavily on a strong run game. Not faulting him for that, just noting that he has some distinct advantages in that offense - which he does run very well.
What was the old acronym you used to use on the Front Page?
I have such dim memories of the before time, when there was a front page...

It something like My Thoughts Not That Anyone Cares... Maybe You instead of Anyone.

NTYC looks right.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:52 am

I really miss The Local Take and National Take posts. I always looked forward to coming into work Monday mornings and diving in.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 1:11 pm

DVOA?

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 5:36 pm

The Sybian wrote:I really miss The Local Take and National Take posts. I always looked forward to coming into work Monday mornings and diving in.

The bitching about "Why did you write that!" was the best too.

(ETA: I miss the front too.)

BSF21 · Post by **BSF21** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:02 pm

As always. Heh, Jay Cutler.

EJ Manuel kid looks good.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:06 pm

Antonio Brown has had enough of these uppity punters.

That was actually a pretty silly play. Good thing Pitt scored anyway.

cerrano · Post by **cerrano** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:06 pm

finally sprung for red zone channel: $80 for the season.

avoiding the pain and suffering that accompanies watching the jets on a weekly basis: priceless

howard · Post by **howard** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:12 pm

Ah redzone, how I miss you every year, how happy to see you again. Beats this raiders/jets mess. Yep, I couldn't be bothered to cross the river to watch 'my team'. (Out of town guests, otherwise I would've.)

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:13 pm

Is Manziel in yet?

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:17 pm

Cleveland is so bad.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:22 pm

AB_skin_test wrote:Cleveland is so bad.

The sky is blue.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:35 pm

Derrick Johnson just simply fell down and had to be carted off for the Chiefs. My guess would be Achilles, but who knows. It's not good no matter what it is.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:36 pm

Not an elite play by Flacco to end the half.

cerrano · Post by **cerrano** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:21 pm

browns are driving again. i'm holding a vigil for jerloma's tv.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:36 pm

Browns are good at football.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:36 pm

I feel just like the non-Kyle-non-partner from the AT&T commercial...

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:46 pm

rass wrote:I feel just like the non-Kyle-non-partner from the AT&T commercial...

Me too. Sum bucks.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:57 pm

Oh the Bungles.

cerrano · Post by **cerrano** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 3:00 pm

looks like i picked the right week to start watching red zone.

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 3:03 pm

degenerasian wrote:Oh the Bungles.

Yes, that was a bungling bomb to retake the lead.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 3:11 pm

#illtakeit

cerrano · Post by **cerrano** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 3:17 pm

afc east cellar dwellers: the new england patriots.

cerrano · Post by **cerrano** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 3:19 pm

this saints-falcons tilt has been an absolute roller-coaster of a game.

howard · Post by **howard** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 3:21 pm

Raiders got 401 yards. on punts. J-E-T-S will be fine this season. If they can play the Raiders every week.

That dude on the Ravens is a different Steve Smith, right? Cuz that dude from the Panthers is old and retired, right?

rass · Post by **rass** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 3:21 pm

cerrano wrote:this saints-falcons tilt has been an absolute roller-coaster of a game.

Super Drewper Looper

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 4:18 pm

howard wrote:Raiders got 401 yards. on punts. J-E-T-S will be fine this season. If they can play the Raiders every week.

That dude on the Ravens is a different Steve Smith, right? Cuz that dude from the Panthers is old and retired, right?

nope, it's the old dude.

Post by **Shirley** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 4:40 pm

rass wrote:Antonio Brown has had enough of these uppity punters.

That was actually a pretty silly play. Good thing Pitt scored anyway.

That was one of the funniest things I've seen on a football field in a long time. A flying Kung fu kick to the face of the punter by the return man. I can't wait for the gif.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 4:48 pm

Man, the Giants are really going to have to work to finish last in the East.

I still believe in them.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 4:53 pm

I think I said is back when they were revealed, but if not for the number font these Buc unis would be alright.

EdRomero · Post by **EdRomero** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:08 pm

These replacement refs are horrible

Jerloma · Post by **Jerloma** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:23 pm

Shirley wrote:
rass wrote:Antonio Brown has had enough of these uppity punters.

That was actually a pretty silly play. Good thing Pitt scored anyway.
That was one of the funniest things I've seen on a football field in a long time. A flying Kung fu kick to the face of the punter by the return man. I can't wait for the gif.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:39 pm

degenerasian wrote:Oh the Bungles.

Good one.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:48 pm

How Brown was that loss?

Rallying from 24 down after giving up 350+ yards in the first half...

only to lose on the last play to Pittsburgh.

But in happier news, that Bills team was more than just a little feisty. And despite having 7 consecutive penalties called against them by a crew of Bears fans, they pulled it out.

Of course, it helps when Cutler forgets to be good in crunch time.

but what a win. Bills' fans heads are exploding.

And here's a stat - this is the first time since Brady joined the Patriots that New England is alone in last place.

Wow.