The American Football Thread

pourmeanother · 11-17-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by crash_override

If you can keep his attitude subdued

When in the history of T.O. has this been accomplished? I can't think of a time since '98 - with Mooch coaching and Steve Young hucking balls - where this guy wasn't an issue in some way, shape, or form. No offense, but **** Jaur-... I mean **** Jauron's successor (he was just fired) and Trent Edwards are not going to keep this guy subdued. His skills have declined- his hands are not what they once used to be. Throwing 5 years at a player like this at this point in his career is the kind of move that's like a GM asking to be fired.

I mean, the guy even turned on Tony Romo- and that's his teammate. That's his quarterback!!

Thrice · 11-17-2009, 02:15 PM

Just got the Bills text that Jauron got relieved of coaching duties. Finally, took 3 7-9 seasons and this poor ass year.

crash_override · 11-17-2009, 04:08 PM

Eh, I hate it when they fire coaches like that. Look at situations like Seattle, Mike Holmgren is a proven coaching master, but given a team of **** players, he loses. I mean it's not all their fault, if you got nothing to work with, then there's not much you can do. When you have a young quarterback who can't get protection and can't stay healthy and has no one to throw to, there is not alot you have to work with on that offense.

The Bills defense is set up pretty well from what I've seen, especially their secondary/pass defense. They just need some offensive weapons, picking up Owens in the off season was a great move, they were on the right track and need to continue picking up good players from free agency and drafting better. Including trying to get Vick if he comes available, and keeping TO. The Bills offense is better with him, hands down. The guy still draws double coverage, and can really open up the field for the passing game if they had some other weapons.

Thrice · 11-22-2009, 01:27 AM

All kinds of stuff going on in Buffalo.

Fire coach, promote Perry Fewell to interim coach, talk to Mike Shanahan.
Bench Edwards, Name Fitz Starter, Sign QB Brohm.

Hopefully we can just lose the rest of the season and get a nice draft position. Im praying for tomorrow, Jax been doing well after getting stomped.

Sparky · 11-23-2009, 04:49 PM

Brett Favre for mvp <3

hoping the patriots can force a new Orleans loss this weekend

pourmeanother · 11-23-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrice

Hopefully we can just lose the rest of the season and get a nice draft position. Im praying for tomorrow, Jax been doing well after getting stomped.

Isn't that funny... You spend the season being frustrated with every brutal ****ing loss- then in Spring your team gets rewarded for its ineptitude.

Well, at this point I'm ready to admit how stupid I was on draft day last year. I was so stoked to see the Jets take Mark Sanchez- ending a drought of first round offense, and finally making a big move to shake things up. In hindsight, we could have turned the first and second round draft picks it took to get Sanchez into one of Percy Harvin or Jeremy Maclin, and LeSean McCoy. With their **** play much of the last 7 games, they could be on pace for a decent pick- say a Jake Locker in the 2010 draft. With Harvin or Maclin, we probably don't trade EVEN MORE draft picks to get Braylon Edwards. Now, we're locked in on Dez Bryant in the 2010 draft (not bad, but something that might not have been needed if events unfolded in that alternate universe presented above).

crash_override · 11-23-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by matious

Brett Favre for mvp <3

hoping the patriots can force a new Orleans loss this weekend

Pats won't beat New Orleans, because they are going to get the home field advantage in the playoffs and the first round bye. Green Bay is then going to knock the Vikings out in a first round shocker. Then Green Bay will go on to lose to New Orleans in the NFC championship.

Sparky · 11-23-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by crash_override

Green Bay is then going to knock the Vikings out in a first round shocker.

hell no.
Green Bay's offensive line is crap. Even if they mange to get into the playoffs, they aren't going to be able to protect Aaron rodgers from the likes of jared allen, kevin williams, patt williams and ray edwards.

debaserr · 11-23-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pourmeanother

Isn't that funny... You spend the season being frustrated with every brutal ****ing loss- then in Spring your team gets rewarded for its ineptitude.

Well, at this point I'm ready to admit how stupid I was on draft day last year. I was so stoked to see the Jets take Mark Sanchez- ending a drought of first round offense, and finally making a big move to shake things up. In hindsight, we could have turned the first and second round draft picks it took to get Sanchez into one of Percy Harvin or Jeremy Maclin, and LeSean McCoy. With their **** play much of the last 7 games, they could be on pace for a decent pick- say a Jake Locker in the 2010 draft. With Harvin or Maclin, we probably don't trade EVEN MORE draft picks to get Braylon Edwards. Now, we're locked in on Dez Bryant in the 2010 draft (not bad, but something that might not have been needed if events unfolded in that alternate universe presented above).

already giving up on sanchez? hes a rookie. not everyone can be flacco or ryan. but i see your point about giving up so much for him.

debaserr · 11-23-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by matious

Brett Favre for mvp <3

hoping the patriots can force a new Orleans loss this weekend

I wish Peyton had AP in the backfield with that line...

11-17-2009, 02:15 PM	#372 (permalink)
Thrice أمهاتك[وهور]Aura Euphoria Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida/Buffalo/CT Posts: 2,077	Just got the Bills text that Jauron got relieved of coaching duties. Finally, took 3 7-9 seasons and this poor ass year. __________________ Lew Harrison, who looked like an anarchist with his red eyes and fierce black beard, had been writing furiously in one corner of the room. "That's good—happiness by the kilowatt," he said. "Buy your happiness the way you buy light."

11-22-2009, 01:27 AM	#374 (permalink)
Thrice أمهاتك[وهور]Aura Euphoria Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Florida/Buffalo/CT Posts: 2,077	All kinds of stuff going on in Buffalo. Fire coach, promote Perry Fewell to interim coach, talk to Mike Shanahan. Bench Edwards, Name Fitz Starter, Sign QB Brohm. Hopefully we can just lose the rest of the season and get a nice draft position. Im praying for tomorrow, Jax been doing well after getting stomped. __________________ Lew Harrison, who looked like an anarchist with his red eyes and fierce black beard, had been writing furiously in one corner of the room. "That's good—happiness by the kilowatt," he said. "Buy your happiness the way you buy light."

11-23-2009, 04:49 PM	#375 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	Brett Favre for mvp <3 hoping the patriots can force a new Orleans loss this weekend