NFL 2015 Season (1 Viewer)

[Panzer ace]

Steelers gave Denver all they could handle and then some. Not sure why Tomlin didn't go for the field goal on the drive in the first half that got derailed by the 15 yard facemask penalty, would have been a 51 yarder in that Denver air.

Despite being down their top RB and top WR, they were driving for the nail in the coffin TD and BAM; fumble and Denver, who did nothing all day, marches down the field for the go ahead TD, despite that wounded duck Frankenforehead threw up that Gay should have had, Sanders got his hand in there and knocked it out.

Get ready for the parade of OPI and DPI calls on New England next week; they'll keep drives going for Denver and will kill Patriots drives.

The league wants the Frankenforehead victory tour and they'll do whatever they have to do to make it happen.

I'm not going to flip out next week, because I know it will happen.

So mark it down now.

In pen.

Of the four remaining teams New England is playing the best. They beat a very good Chiefs team (who had won 10 in a row) and never trailed. The Cards had to get to OT to beat the Packers, the Panthers went up 31 then had to hold on for dear life as Seattle mounted a fierce comeback and the Broncos needed a bunch of Steeler mistakes to get their win.

 

[tdubel]

Now wait a minute!!! Don't me started with the "cheater come out" trash talking about your boy over there...what's his name'...Tom "I like 'em squishy" Brady deflate gate crap. And how do you know "Mannings Arm is shot"...hmmmmm...are you in the locker room undressing the man? Hmmmmmm.....I think ole Rothleishambuger's arm was in worse shape than Mannings. I would like to see your report tomorrow Doctor Steel and a full prognosis prior to next weeks game...signed and dated.

Don't be so quick to predict the Supa Bowl my friend and tdubel for shame on you "liking" jrsteel's post so fast and furious.

Go Broncos!

John from Texas

John, not sure what you were looking at, but Manning was not crisp, yes his receivers dropped a ton, but that's football, the ball wasn't coming in hot on many throws. The last drive, he did well and the running game helped out a lot too. My opinion, if the Broncos played like the did today, home field or not, Brady and Co. are coming in strong and will win the game. If I were the Broncos, I would take Big Ben's arm wounded over Manning (disclaimer, I like Manning, this is just objective). It shows you how strong Ben is to be able to throw like he did today. Manning is a heck of a competitor and I certainly don't count him out, but he is not the same and they need to revamp the game plan to account for it as well as get the receiving corps on a "ball machine" all week long to practice catching!

TD

 

[Panzer ace]

The Steelers hung in there, in difficult conditions, with crippling injuries, and Big Ben played great with torn ligaments in his throwing shoulder. they have nothing to be ashamed of, and a lot to look forward to next season.

The Broncos should have had at least three longer drives in the first half, but as has been pointed out, their receivers were allergic to the football, dropping six of Manning's passes, three which would have converted third downs.

So #2 Patriots at #1 Broncos, #2 Cardinals at #1 Panthers, how often has that happened? Should be interesting.

The last time it was all #1 seeds vs. #2 seeds was 2004.

 

[Warrior]

AFC line is already up, Patriots -3.......................bet it will move, should be -7.

If the refs keep their flags in their pockets and let the teams play, Patriots should win by two scores.

The Manning we're seeing is not vintage Manning; the Brady we're seeing with healthy receivers and a healthy tight end is all world.

Just let them play refs, don't be the story.

 

[jazzeum]

Today's performance was not impressive. Obviously not a totally healthy Roethlisberger and no Brown made a difference. Otherwise, Steelers win.

John, stop being a fan a little. This hasn't been a good season for him and were it not for the defense, they wouldn't be where they are. They should really start Ousweiler if they want to have a fighting chance.

 

[tdubel]

Today's performance was not impressive. Obviously not a totally healthy Roethlisberger and no Brown made a difference. Otherwise, Steelers win.

John, stop being a fan a little. This hasn't been a good season for him and were it not for the defense, they wouldn't be where they are. They should really start Ousweiler if they want to have a fighting chance.

Brad,

Good point, the D has been the difference in Denver.

One thing that I did notice today that I thought was great, win or lose, the referees called a good game, they let them play. I think the Steelers got hurt by the pass coverage, but they did get some calls. I like it when they let them play and only flag plays where the infraction changes or gives an advantage to the offending team.

TD

 

[Peter Reuss]

I'm not going to flip out next week, because I know it will happen.

So mark it down now.

In pen.

So, what are the odds that George will stay cool as a cucumber next week? Hmm....

In some ways Denver is like the Vikes this year...if the defense can't hold up they are in trouble because they aren't going to outscore you. Against Brady...they are in trouble. They are praying for a blizzard.

Too bad the Vikes played last week...it was even colder in Minnesota today. The high in Eyota was -10 today with a brisk wind making it feel like -35. Balmy!!

 

[Warrior]

So, what are the odds that George will stay cool as a cucumber next week? Hmm....

Since the game is not at home, naturally I won't be going; the group we watch the games with, about 20 of us, is made up of hard core fans like me, plus wives, girlfriends and a few kids thrown in the mix.

Not a good look to blow a gasket over sports in front of women and children, so I'll be good, I promise.

Nothing says I can't go outside and throw stuff around and blow a gasket once I'm away from the crowd however...............:wink2:

 

[mikemiller1955]

I'll take that bet right now...^&grin

the over and under on George saying "Frankenforehead" by game time is 5...

the O/U on "Limp Noodle Arm" being mentioned...or any variation of that moniker is 3...

the O/U or mention of referee's bad calls interfering with a NE win is 2...

who wants some action?

 

[Warrior]

I'll take that bet right now...^&grin

the over and under on George saying "Frankenforehead" by game time is 5...

the O/U on "Limp Noodle Arm" being mentioned...or any variation of that moniker is 3...

the O/U or mention of referee's bad calls interfering with a NE win is 2...

who wants some action?

Did you watch the New England and Denver games this weekend?

I sure did; Manning has no pocket presence anymore, he gave himself up on one play, fell to the ground for no reason, then he jumped up and completed his longest pass of the game; should have been a dead ball, QB gave himself up, the play ends right there.

He had no zip on the ball at all, this from a guy who's been resting for half the season; how do you think he's going to look next week playing in back to back games?

My biggest concern is he sucks next week and gets pulled as like Brad said, they've got a better shot with Ostelburgermystermysterburger in there than Manning......................I hope by the time he gets pulled, the Patriots are up by five scores and it won't matter..........................he threw zero PICS today, he's overdue.

 

[maddadicus]

AFC line is already up, Patriots -3.......................bet it will move, should be -7.

If the refs keep their flags in their pockets and let the teams play, Patriots should win by two scores.

The Manning we're seeing is not vintage Manning; the Brady we're seeing with healthy receivers and a healthy tight end is all world.

Just let them play refs, don't be the story.

I want the refs knee deep in this ,as well as gremlins, hobits, smurfs, Bucky Effing Dent, as well as any other negative influences, imagined ,orchestrated, or planned by Fan Duel, that would obstruct any chance of the Patsies from winning...I actually like George best ,when he is upset, thinging that that whole world was against his team..and they wuz robbed..^&grin Michael

 

[Warrior]

I want the refs knee deep in this ,as well as gremlins, hobits, smurfs, Bucky Effing Dent, as well as any other negative influences, imagined ,orchestrated, or planned by Fan Duel, that would obstruct any chance of the Patsies from winning...I actually like George best ,when he is upset, thinging that that whole world was against his team..and they wuz robbed..^&grin Michael

Thanks, I love you too..................:wink2:

Pretty sure that stadium out in Denver is built on an indian burial ground because weird, freaky things always seem to happen to the visiting teams out there; that fumble yesterday late in the game when it was all but over being one example.

Truth be told, if the Steelers had won, Brown would be back and Ben would be a bit healthier as well; match up wise, I'll take Denver over Pittsburg, location of the game aside, the Steelers are a bad match up for New England, Denver is not.

We'll see what happens next week.

 

[jazzeum]

NE for me. Manning vs Brady, we know how that story plays. If it was Eli, well maybe a different story.

 

[sammy719]

This story has already been written, Sunday's Pat/Bronco game will be a close hard fought game all the way down until the very last drive, I don't care how dead Peyton's arm is he going to lead a last play drive for a game winning kick or touchdown and that's how it's gonna go down, all the stats about the Chief/Pat game you can toss that out with the Monday morning trash, as well as the Steeler/Bronco game, the NFL Gods are not going to let Manning who has been benched, hurt, played poorly when he wasn't hurt go out like a loser, some how, some way the Manning lead Broncos win next Sunday...Sammy

 

[mikemiller1955]

George…you gotta lay off the Boston radio sport’s shows…you’re developing more conspiracy theories than the CIA..^&grin

Peyton didn’t give himself up…he fell down untouched…jumped right back up and threw a strike…nothing illegal about that play…

Watch the video…he wasn’t touched…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk8wdxgj_xY

Section 2 Dead Ball Article 1: Dead Ball Declared.

An official shall declare the ball dead and the down ended:
(a) when a runner is contacted by a defensive player and touches the ground with any part of his body other than his hands or feet. The ball is dead the instant the runner touches the ground. A runner touching the ground with his hands or feet while in the grasp of an opponent may continue to advance; or
(b) when a runner is held or otherwise restrained so that his forward progress ends; or
(c) when a quarterback immediately drops to his knee (or simulates dropping to his knee) behind the line of scrimmage; or
(d) when a runner declares himself down by sliding feet first on the ground. The ball is dead the instant the runner touches the ground with anything other than his hands or his feet; or Note: Defenders are required to treat a sliding runner as they would a runner who is down


a) he wasn’t touched before he hit the ground…
b) he wasn’t restrained…
c) he didn’t drop to his knee…
d) he didn’t slide…

He just stumbled and immediately got back up…nothing illegal about that…one of the announcers mentioned that he thought he gave himself up…but immediately backed off that theory once they showed the replay…

Now with the premise that none of us cheat at solitaire…that was a legal play…anybody...no matter how biased should agree with that...

I don’t understand why you continue to berate him like a old dog that is ready to be euthanized…he led a heck of a rally to win the game…give the future Hall of Famer his props…why can't you like him?

With that said…I bet on Pittsburgh…so I hated that play…but it was legal…and there is no New Orleans juju at Mile High…there are no aliens…Jimma Hoffa wasn’t buried there…and the refs called a fair game…

Peyton called a very similar game to your boy Brady’s attack…short concise passes…not many throws over 10-20 yards with whatever YAC they can produce after the catch…it was effective…the biggest difference was that Peyton’s receivers dropped a ton of balls…not weak wobbling ducks…but good passes that him them square in the basket…

At the start of the 2nd quarter one of the announcers said his receivers had already dropped 6 passes…

All that said…I will agree with you that NE -3 is a bad line…and will jump on that is that’s the number my bookie puts up…NE won’t get a real test until they meet Carolina or Arizona…

 

[tdubel]

Thanks, I love you too..................:wink2:

Pretty sure that stadium out in Denver is built on an indian burial ground because weird, freaky things always seem to happen to the visiting teams out there; that fumble yesterday late in the game when it was all but over being one example.

Truth be told, if the Steelers had won, Brown would be back and Ben would be a bit healthier as well; match up wise, I'll take Denver over Pittsburg, location of the game aside, the Steelers are a bad match up for New England, Denver is not.

We'll see what happens next week.

George,
lot of truth here, had the Steelers pulled this out yesterday, I would have thought we would have been a good match. That said, no matter what team faces you, if they don't cover Gronk (and recall the Steelers didn't in the opening loss), NE wins. That combination is the best ball movement in the NFL, if you can't figure it out, NE wins. I think the Pats if they stick to their game plan, can beat the Broncs. Next weekend should be two good games, I am looking forward to them!
Tom

 

[hotel3alpha]

Today's performance was not impressive. Obviously not a totally healthy Roethlisberger and no Brown made a difference. Otherwise, Steelers win.

John, stop being a fan a little. This hasn't been a good season for him and were it not for the defense, they wouldn't be where they are. They should really start Ousweiler if they want to have a fighting chance.

Jazz,

All I got is being a fan...I mean that's it...dat's all I got man! Plus, I am so surprised at the Peyton "He's all washed up" Manning attitude around here. I thought that he would be favored as the "come back kid" who is everyone is rooting for to make it to the Super Bowl...one last time.

But, I guess I was wrong as usual...

Hey Jazz have you watched "Making a Murderer" yet? Been waiting for you to weigh in señor on the other thread.

John from Texas

 

[sammy719]

I'll take that bet right now...^&grin

the over and under on George saying "Frankenforehead" by game time is 5...

the O/U on "Limp Noodle Arm" being mentioned...or any variation of that moniker is 3...

the O/U or mention of referee's bad calls interfering with a NE win is 2...

who wants some action?

I'll take some of that action Mike , no points though, I'll take the Broncos with the win, what say ye??...Sammy

 

[mikemiller1955]

I'll take some of that action Mike , no points though, I'll take the Broncos with the win, what say ye??...Sammy

you want Denver straight up Sammy...

no points for a small wager?

I'm in...

I'll take NE straight up...

lets bet a single...one piece...non retired...brand new...K&C figure of the winner's choice...under $50...shipping included...cool?

let me know?

 

[sammy719]

you want Denver straight up Sammy...

no points for a small wager?

I'm in...

I'll take NE straight up...

lets bet a single...one piece...non retired...brand new...K&C figure of the winner's choice...under $50...shipping included...cool?

let me know?

I'm in, my soldier luck is better then playing the odds in Vegas, I don't collect to much K&C BUT 50 snappers will be get me close to a new First Legion FJ!!!! ...LET'S GO BRONCOS!!!!...Sammy