The American Football Thread

[Forward To Death]

I love Russ Wilson, so I was pulling for Seattle all the way once the Vikings were eliminated.

Hey, how bout Kaeperscratch eh? NFC Conference Finals, dropped 45 on GB and now looking at a shot at the title if they can beat Atlanta (and I definitely think they can).

[Exo]

Yeah I'd like to hear what Blooz has to say about Kaep now.

[Bloozcrooz]

I'd say 17-31 pass attempts, 2 tds, 1 int, for 263 yds, is a solid way to not lose the game for your team and start building some staus. I actually didn't get to watch the game so I hate speculating on it but his stats look good. However there's one more to go in the Georgia dome and then one on the biggest stage of the them all. I like their chances if they can keep their momentum going and not get overly confident before the Falcons game. Going to need an excellent game plan and scheme, and if they meet back up with Belichick in the super bowl an even better one than that. They definatley have all the tools and talent. And if Kaeperscratch can continue to help them score big points when they need it, and not turn the ball over at critical points in the game they're golden. So in short, Ol Kaps off to a good start.
I think more than ever though their deffense needs to step up big and not put so much pressure on #7. I think they match up pretty good with Atlanta (as good as you can anyway) and just need to come up with some blitz packages and schemes to keep Ryan as confused as possible. I dont know exzactly how much poise he's capable of if he gets rattled early in the game. Make someone besides Gonzalez beat you cause thats where he's going to try to go if he starts getting into trouble. I think tempo is the key in this one and sticking to what they do best, like running the ball efficiently and setting up play action down the field...also some designed runs with Kaeperscratch. Attack them early on both sides of the ball and again, establish the tempo. Make Matt Ryan beat you with his arm and make him do it under duress cause I dont think he can. Even with his cast of talented recievers they have and the home field advantage. I see the points San Frans capable of putting up but I just dont think thats the angle you want to try and keep asking a young QB to win with. This is when coaching and game planning is so critical to me. Games like this can easily be lost thanks in part to poor preparation and under estimating your opponent. Hit'em early and hard and pound it out the second half with good ol fashioned hard nosed pound it down your throat with Frank Gore football.

[Bloozcrooz]

Originally Posted by emmaP

Came across this cover of Kiss you One Direction on youtube, these guys are quality


One Direction - kiss you (Acoustic Cover) - YouTube

The only thing that would make that video tolerable was if Ray Lewis came running full blast and form tackled all of them. (Oh and lead with his helmet) By the way this is the football section of this forum in case you were wondering.

[Exo]

I agree with your post overall. You should watch the game. Stats tell a big part of the story, but Kaep really delivered one of the most dominating playoff performances ever. Out of his 13 misses, there were three drops by Walker and one he should have come down with in bounds. Crabtree had a drop to go along with another stellar performance and Kaep had a couple throw aways due to some pressure. 178 of his record setting 181 yards came untouched by defenders. It was amazing. Hopefully he can continue this because if he can...RGwho?

Also the big key to beating the Falcons is the secondary. There wasn't really any pressure on Rogers the whole game but the secondary played lights out in not letting big plays and getting Rogers off the field on third down. They have to repeat this against Ryan.

[Sparky]

Another player says the patriots are cheating. Honestly I empathize with him even if most aren't
2013 NFL playoffs -- Brendon Ayanbadejo of Baltimore Ravens bashes New England Patriots on Twitter - ESPN

New England does some suspect stuff on offense. Can't really respect it. Comparable to a cheap shot b4 a fight,"

It's not even that entertaining to watch anymore, i'd rather see those receivers beat their man rather than just exploit a new wrinkle that isn't illegal yet

[Exo]

I'm not disagreeing but rather asking what exactly is New England doing wrong? I just don't see it.

[Sparky]

hurry up offense that doesn't let opposing defenses substitutions and time to line up

linemen, especially older ones, really aren't conditioned to play that many consecutive snaps without getting off the field

[Bloozcrooz]

Dude you really have it out for New England man. There are other teams that run the hurry up, New Englands timing is just better and their execution. I know you have said its against the rules but again there are others teams that do it too, just not as effectively as the Patriots. Dont hate on'em to much they haven't made it to the super bowl yet. They still have to beat Baltimore.

[Sparky]

other teams don't have the luxury of having the same personnel year in and year out to focus on the hurry up.

Nobody runs the hurry up even a quarter as much as the pats. Peyton Manning runs his huddle but still allows time, he beats you with audibles and reading the field.