The NFL 2010 thread

Orangist · 2011-01-12T17:50:52.000Z

mkozlows:

I think nobody actually believes in the Bears. But compared to the Seahawks? Well. Lightning doesn’t strike twice, and Cinderella teams don’t Cinderellize for long. And, um, other horrible metaphors.

You meant to say: Cinderella teams have to leave the ball at midnight or, in this case, after the first round. :)

Wallapuctus · 2011-01-13T06:54:47.000Z

The 2008 Cardinals disagree.

BennyProfane · 2011-01-13T14:34:10.000Z

Okay, so somebody explain to me the logic of firing your coach–who went 4-12–and then hiring a coach who went 2-14 in the same season?

BennyProfane · 2011-01-13T14:35:24.000Z

mkozlows:

I think nobody actually believes in the Bears. But compared to the Seahawks? Well. Lightning doesn’t strike twice, and Cinderella teams don’t Cinderellize for long. And, um, other horrible metaphors.

I think you mean to say “and magic carriages tend to turn back into pumpkins at midnight.”

<edit> dang, Orangist beat me to it.

Woolen_Horde · 2011-01-13T14:41:31.000Z

BennyProfane:

Okay, so somebody explain to me the logic of firing your coach–who went 4-12–and then hiring a coach who went 2-14 in the same season?

Cause who the head coach in Denver doesn’t really matter? Everyone knows that Elway is the one pulling the strings.

Sarkus · 2011-01-14T01:04:29.000Z

BennyProfane:

Okay, so somebody explain to me the logic of firing your coach–who went 4-12–and then hiring a coach who went 2-14 in the same season?

The conventional wisdom is that Fox is actually a pretty good coach who was screwed the last few seasons by bad decisions above him. Bad as they were, the Panthers never seemed to stop trying. Also, his worst record prior to this year was 7-9. On the other hand, he only had three winning season in the previous eight.

The big thing is that his arrival should mean the Broncos defense will get better. Hopefully he brings in a modern offensive thinker, though, as his rather vanilla offensive philosophy was justly criticized in Carolina. Maybe Elway will make sure that Fox doesn’t have complete control.

Lloyd_Heilbrunn · 2011-01-14T07:16:26.000Z

Rimbo · 2011-01-14T07:21:19.000Z

“You to kiss I want!”

Mightynute · 2011-01-14T07:26:02.000Z

Man, if the Patriots entered the stadium to the Imperial March, it would be the awesomest playoff game EVER.

Lloyd_Heilbrunn · 2011-01-14T07:27:01.000Z

But shouldn’t Rex be Jabba?

Matt_Perkins · 2011-01-14T09:44:54.000Z

Mightynute:

Man, if the Patriots entered the stadium to the Imperial March, it would be the awesomest playoff game EVER.

I would instantly become a life long Patriots fan, no joke. That would be exactly how you show up like a Boss.

Cosmic_Hippo · 2011-01-14T15:40:50.000Z

Haha, of course it will never happen, particularly since it’s against the Patriots’ rules to engage in any sort of bluster (the whole “let our actions speak for us” party line).

However, that didn’t stop Wes Welker from stealth-mocking Rex Ryan in a press conference!

Orangist · 2011-01-14T17:56:21.000Z

Sarkus:

The conventional wisdom is that Fox is actually a pretty good coach who was screwed the last few seasons by bad decisions above him. Bad as they were, the Panthers never seemed to stop trying. Also, his worst record prior to this year was 7-9. On the other hand, he only had three winning season in the previous eight.

The big thing is that his arrival should mean the Broncos defense will get better. Hopefully he brings in a modern offensive thinker, though, as his rather vanilla offensive philosophy was justly criticized in Carolina. Maybe Elway will make sure that Fox doesn’t have complete control.

This.

olaf · 2011-01-14T17:59:01.000Z

That Wes Welker thing was pretty funny. I wondered if anyone was gonna go there. If anyone deserves it, its Rex Ryan.

Lloyd_Heilbrunn · 2011-01-14T19:47:28.000Z

When the Jets lose, it will be the agony of de feet…

Woolen_Horde · 2011-01-14T21:03:51.000Z

If the Jets lose they definitely did not put their best foot forward.

Shit, I hate the Patriots, but now I’m a fucking member of the Wes Welker Fan Club, between that and his ESPN commercial. (“Why is Belichick smiling?”)

forgeforsaken · 2011-01-15T06:07:55.000Z

Just stopping in to say I’ll be going to the Pats game tomorrow.

Woolen_Horde · 2011-01-15T06:30:20.000Z

forgeforsaken:

Just stopping in to say I’ll be going to the Pats game tomorrow.

Have fun!!! And three words: Thermal underwear. Layers.

Plus, don’t let your feet get cold. Above all, remember the feet!!!

Omniscia · 2011-01-15T08:12:03.000Z

forgeforsaken:

Just stopping in to say I’ll be going to the Pats game tomorrow.

I hate you/marry me (but only if I get your ticket)!

Sarkus · 2011-01-15T14:12:50.000Z

Surprising to see this much offense early on in the Ravens/Steelers game, considering the teams.