NFL 2011-12 Season
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Mr Wright
Jaws
Goff has really been coming along the past couple seasons hasn't he? He wasn't much chop before the Giants gave him extended playing time.
He always had the smarts, just didn't have what it took to execute what he was trying to do. He was coming along nicely last year, and looked good in the pre season. These injuries are beyond a joke now though.
If Manning is out for a extended period of time. Texans can easily finish a top of the AFC south and claim a play off spot. If manning is back in a few weeks, hope for a wild card.
SharkLabelSociety
Great White
I think Peyton's neck injury is worse than is reported...but I still would never bet on or against the Texans. There's no end of talent in that team but they just seem to lack that extra something. They're the Souths of the NFL.
The AFC South could be an absolute shocker this year. Without Peyton the Colts are barely a 5 win team, the Titans are rebuilding and the Jags don't seem to have a clue. If the Texans can't make the playoffs now they never will.
Mr Wright
Jaws
Aparentley Peyton is done for the season!!!
Tanking for Andrew Luck?
Tanking for Andrew Luck?
snowman
Total gronk
who do you back wrighty?
Mr Wright
Jaws
Chicago Bears mate. I think they can have another good season this year, ranging from 10-6 to 12-4.
snowman
Total gronk
dont mind the bears...
as a "casual fan" as you put it, how do you reckon the patriots will go?
as a "casual fan" as you put it, how do you reckon the patriots will go?
Mr Wright
Jaws
The Pats will have another superb season. Still loaded with talent and had some impressive signings in the offseason in Ochocinco, Haynesworth, Shaun Ellis and Andre Carter. Not to mention they had a terrific draft. I predict 12-4 to 14-2 for the Pats this year.
Brady for MVP 2 years running.
SharkLabelSociety
Great White
Can't argue with any of this (I actually have the Pats going 15-1) except the part in bold. Everyone goes on about Bill Belichick as if he's a draft genius - but they actually had a pretty lousy draft this year.
Nate Solder is very raw - they drafted him as a future left tackle but he's not going to be playing there for some years. He's only been playing offensive tackle since his second year of college. They drafted two running backs even though they didn't really have a need at the position - Law Firm and Woodhead aren't bad players and they throw most of the time anyway. And they still don't have a pass rushing OLB.
That said, I'm the guy who once pointed out that questioning Belichick is like asking a Mafia hitman if he could shoot out yr kneecaps more effectively. You know he's gonna get the best out of Fat Albert and Ocho and get that defense up to scratch with the offense.
I'm actually working on a massive NFL preview for my new blog as we speak.
Mr Wright
Jaws
I agree that Solder wasn't particularly a good choice but, I think they picked up a few quality value picks.
Ras I Dowling was a 1st round talent that dropped due to character issues and they drafted him 33rd overall. Ras-I and Devin McCourty could become an elite duo at CB for the Pats. That would be a beastley secondary with Pat Chung and James Sanders.
Ryan Mallet will learn a helluva lot in the Belicheck system. Especially with Brady still at the helm for another 3-4 years, that may give Mallet enough time to progress and eventually take over the QB spot Aaron Rodgers style.
Marcus Cannon was a 1st-2nd round prospect that fell to the 5th round due to his cancer problems. His cancer is treatable and is already on the road to recovery and that Pats picked up steal. Cannon is the type of big athletic O-lineman that succeds in the Patriots system. Very agile.
Stevan Ridley looked very impressive in some of the Patriots pre-season games too.
Depends how many video cameras they are allowed to use.
SharkLabelSociety
Great White
Oh yeah, I forgot about Cannon. Before the cancer thing came up I wanted Oakland to take him with the 48th.
I actually am really, really confident about this year. Our first team offense has been explosive when they've been on the field and we go really deep at RB and WR (even with Dick Hands Bey stealing reps - and we're mostly using him on short routes now and he's proving more effective), we have a great defensive line and Routt was way better than anyone realized last year. He'll fill Nnamdi's shoes.
I actually am really, really confident about this year. Our first team offense has been explosive when they've been on the field and we go really deep at RB and WR (even with Dick Hands Bey stealing reps - and we're mostly using him on short routes now and he's proving more effective), we have a great defensive line and Routt was way better than anyone realized last year. He'll fill Nnamdi's shoes.
Mr Wright
Jaws
I agree that the Raiders are on the up. If campbell can limit his turnovers they could have a high scoring offense.
As far as the Bills go, just stick clear of that franchise all together hitman. Nothing good happens there.
As far as the Bills go, just stick clear of that franchise all together hitman. Nothing good happens there.
Mr Wright
Jaws
My Bears had a fantastic win today. 'The Great Show on turft V2.0' was held to 0 TD's by DAT CHICAGO DEFENSE!
Cutler looked damn impressive throwing for 221 yards in the 1st half. Now we move onto New Orleans next week and Green Bay the week after. Tough schedule.
Cutler looked damn impressive throwing for 221 yards in the 1st half. Now we move onto New Orleans next week and Green Bay the week after. Tough schedule.
SharkLabelSociety
Great White
I'm impressed. I did not see Da Bears winning that one.
If they can win one of their next two games I might have to revise my prediction that they would go 6-10.
I love the Bills right now Just hope they don't take too much momentum into next week.
And with Campbell it's almost the opposite problem - we have so many good young WRs that we need to get him to take more chances. He checks down way too quickly.
If they can win one of their next two games I might have to revise my prediction that they would go 6-10.
I love the Bills right now
Just hope they don't take too much momentum into next week.And with Campbell it's almost the opposite problem - we have so many good young WRs that we need to get him to take more chances. He checks down way too quickly.
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