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Alteredmindeath
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49ers finally got their new coach. Now all they need is a new decent QB, word is they are going to get rid of Alex Smith thank you.
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Krigloch the Furious
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Is the QB from Missouri any good? He's supposed to be the best QB in the draft now. Mallett isnt that special at all.
Alteredmindeath
Wasteland Survivor
That would be awesome if the 49ers got Andrew Luck. Not sure about the QB from Missouri. Watching the SEAHAWKS vs SAINTS game now and Im shocked the Seahawks are ahead by 2 touchdowns in the 3rd quarter.
The Ozzman
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i'll be damned...the Seahawks pulled it off. Wait, didn't I say these playoffs are wide open before I said the Saints are the lock of the century to win today. Good for the Seahawks...glad the 'dog won. They give hope to all the losing record teams.
skeptik
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I know this is difficult to believe after the fact, but I had a good feeling about the Seahawks' chances. I certainly wasn't expecting them to win, but I hadn't had them written off either. I expected the crowd to be a factor and it proved to be. I'm really glad to see them win too. It entirely validates their belonging in the playoffs. If they didn't belong they couldn't possibly have won, but they did. As far as I'm concerned that should be the final nail in the coffin on this debate to change the postseason qualifying rules.
Even though the Seahawks were down a couple of times in this game...this was no fluke. Big props to them.
And yes Seattle belonged for whatever reason in the end. Maybe some teams should have done sum'n about it to be there instead? It shows that all teams are flawed this year. The Saints secondary today...what the fook was that!?
Bye Bye Colts...see ya next weekend Jets. And thanks Rex Ryan for the bulletin board material. Saying that Peyton studies defenses (maybe so?) more than Brady? Why do this, the blowhard disrespects his opponents all the time. The Pats eat this shit up and historically shut teams up bigtime with this stuff!
And yes Seattle belonged for whatever reason in the end. Maybe some teams should have done sum'n about it to be there instead? It shows that all teams are flawed this year. The Saints secondary today...what the fook was that!?
Bye Bye Colts...see ya next weekend Jets. And thanks Rex Ryan for the bulletin board material. Saying that Peyton studies defenses (maybe so?) more than Brady? Why do this, the blowhard disrespects his opponents all the time. The Pats eat this shit up and historically shut teams up bigtime with this stuff!
Krigloch the Furious
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AchrisK
Weakling
Word. I am in total agreement about the validity of the current system. Every team has three chances. Win the division, or be one of the two next best teams.
I am pretty pleased with the outcome today. I do like the Colts, but they have only been on the edge of great. I am no Jets fan, but I am a fan of Antonio Cromartie and Ladanian Tomlinson. I would love to see LT get a ring, even if not with the Chargers.
Matt
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If we really look at it and not getting carried away...is Seattle beating the the former champs Saints one of the biggest upset of all time? It has to be right up there. Pete Carroll...PETE F-IN CARROLL WINNING THIS GAME...holy crap!
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The biggest upset of all time will most likely always be - and I know you don't want to be reminded of this, but - Super Bowl XLII, the wildcard Giants taking down the previously undefeated Patriots. My guess would be that this is the biggest upset ever for a home team in the playoffs.
Alteredmindeath
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At least there is one decent west coast team in it. Seahawks battled hard and pulled it off.
Jets will be punished by the Patriots. Revenge for the Colts is near. Colts had that game that penalty at the end of the 4th quarter ruined their game up.
Jets will be punished by the Patriots. Revenge for the Colts is near. Colts had that game that penalty at the end of the 4th quarter ruined their game up.
Absolutely, that Giants win may have been the biggest ever. 01' Pats over (Rams)-the greatest show on turf...this has to be right up there as well?
MasterOLightning
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Seattle deserves some credit for playing capably on offense, taking advantage of some really shoddy tackling and blown coverages by the Saints, but they still gave up 36 points. New Orleans didn't strike me as a strong defensive team at all. I don't think they would have beaten Green Bay or Philadelphia either, especially since they were so depleted at RB.
I like the Bears odds next week. The Bears did lose to Seattle at home early in the season, which is reason enough to find it not likely to happen again. But in that game the Bears went 0 for 12 on 3rd downs, which is pretty close to statistically impossible. Seattle has routinely given up 30+ points in the 2nd half of the season, and the Bears had some big offensive games towards the end of the season, not counting the meaningless game against GB when they had a preseason-style game plan. I think barring fluky turnovers, the Bears win easily. They tackle and defend so much better than New Orleans.
I like Atlanta to win also. Green Bay makes tons of mistakes, and Atlanta rarely makes any. GB drops too many passes, commits too many penalties, and McCarthy is a bad clock manager. If not for the fluky out of bounds on the two-point conversion, or even one of those kicks being made, they could have lost. I don't think they have too much to feel good about after this week.
I like the Bears odds next week. The Bears did lose to Seattle at home early in the season, which is reason enough to find it not likely to happen again. But in that game the Bears went 0 for 12 on 3rd downs, which is pretty close to statistically impossible. Seattle has routinely given up 30+ points in the 2nd half of the season, and the Bears had some big offensive games towards the end of the season, not counting the meaningless game against GB when they had a preseason-style game plan. I think barring fluky turnovers, the Bears win easily. They tackle and defend so much better than New Orleans.
I like Atlanta to win also. Green Bay makes tons of mistakes, and Atlanta rarely makes any. GB drops too many passes, commits too many penalties, and McCarthy is a bad clock manager. If not for the fluky out of bounds on the two-point conversion, or even one of those kicks being made, they could have lost. I don't think they have too much to feel good about after this week.
Krigloch the Furious
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I look for Matty Ice to be under pressure all game and the Falcons to lose.
NFC North, oldest rivarly in the NFL for the NFC championship game.
NFC North, oldest rivarly in the NFL for the NFC championship game.
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Keep in mind that the Saints were playing without Malcolm Jenkins. That resulted in Roman Harper getting confused on several of the plays that the Seahawks ultimately took advantage of. They gave up 36 points, but they gave up 36 points to an elite quarterback with his full complement of receivers, and the Saints were also pressing due to being behind for a large portion of the game. I do think that the Seahawks are certainly capable of playing skilled defense.
On the other hand, I don't see them beating the Bears or really putting up much of a fight unless Cutler turns the ball over. I also don't see Green Bay getting out of Atlanta. For the AFC, I'm anticipating a Patriots and Steelers AFC Championship. The only time that the Ravens have ever beaten the Steelers with Ben Roethlisberger were the two games in 2006 after his motorcycle accident, burst appendix, and concussion. He shouldn't even have played for the majority of that season.
I like the fact that there are 3 major division rivalries to help decide who goes to the super bowl.
On the other hand, I don't see them beating the Bears or really putting up much of a fight unless Cutler turns the ball over. I also don't see Green Bay getting out of Atlanta. For the AFC, I'm anticipating a Patriots and Steelers AFC Championship. The only time that the Ravens have ever beaten the Steelers with Ben Roethlisberger were the two games in 2006 after his motorcycle accident, burst appendix, and concussion. He shouldn't even have played for the majority of that season.
I like the fact that there are 3 major division rivalries to help decide who goes to the super bowl.
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