The NFL 2011 Thread

Zuwadza · 2011-09-27T10:13:26.000Z

It’s a next level offense. You can’t teach that to just anybody.

Blackadar · 2011-09-27T10:28:22.000Z

Lloyd Heilbrunn:

Haven’t seen Marc Colombo in Miami this year yet??

I think I’d rather have Marc Colombo over Scott. Seriously. Of course, now that Scott is hurt, the Steelers will be starting perhaps the worst backup tackle in the league, Trai Essucks. A rookie on one side and Essucks on the other…Ben is gonna get killed.

Matt_Bowyer · 2011-09-27T10:30:34.000Z

NFL Game Rewind, I’m torn. On the one hand, I want to see Blaine Gabbert’s first start. On the other hand, it’s Carolina vs. Jacksonville. On the one hand, Carolina’s had a crazy offense in the first two weeks. On the other hand, Jim Mora is calling the game.

But on the one hand…

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I love terrible weather in football games. I’ll watch it tonight!

Wallapuctus · 2011-09-27T10:43:37.000Z

Apparently Vick is hypersensitive:

ProFootballTalk – 27 Sep 11

Pereira calls Vick’s complaints “a bunch of bull”

The NFL is saying nothing about Eagles quarterback Mike Vick’s recent complaints regarding the late of roughing the passer penalties. (We know this because we asked the NFL.) Former NFL V.P…

Sarkus · 2011-09-27T10:44:06.000Z

Zuwadza:

It’s a next level offense. You can’t teach that to just anybody.

Well, apparently they think they can teach it to Dan Orlovsky or Brodie Croyle since they will probably sign one of them this week.

Lorini · 2011-09-27T12:04:20.000Z

Wallapuctus:

Apparently Vick is hypersensitive:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/27/pereira-calls-vicks-complaint-a-bunch-of-bull/

They complain because they are in Philly and that’s what Philly people do. :)

Sarkus · 2011-09-27T15:04:45.000Z

In 2008 Texans rookie running back Steve Slaton ran for 1282 yards, a huge upgrade over Ron Dayne the previous season. In 2009 Slaton still lead the team in rushing, but was slowed by injuries. And then last year Arian Foster had his monster 1600+ yard season. Ben Tate leads the team so far this year.

Slaton was cut by the Texans today. Pretty crazy sometimes how things turn in the NFL.

Thongsy · 2011-09-27T15:08:36.000Z

And Arian Foster only got his opportunity last year because of Ben Tate injury. How ironic Tate is getting his chance to reclaim the spot due to a Foster injury.

mkozlows · 2011-09-27T16:12:52.000Z

Sarkus:

Slaton was cut by the Texans today. Pretty crazy sometimes how things turn in the NFL.

I think the lesson that everyone learned from the Broncos in the late '90s is that running backs are really pretty interchangeable, and that only a very few ultra-awesome guys (Barry Sanders, say) can actually consistently outperform a random replacement by significant amounts.

When you’ve got a team that’s getting decent running yards year after year, with different running backs, you’ve got a team that has a great offensive line.

Nawid_A · 2011-09-27T16:36:57.000Z

mkozlows:

I think the lesson that everyone learned from the Broncos in the late '90s is that running backs are really pretty interchangeable, and that only a very few ultra-awesome guys (Barry Sanders, say) can actually consistently outperform a random replacement by significant amounts.

When you’ve got a team that’s getting decent running yards year after year, with different running backs, you’ve got a team that has a great offensive line.

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Lorini · 2011-09-27T16:53:14.000Z

What’s interesting is that McFadden’s runs were both enabled by the WR blocking he got as he entered the Jet’s secondary. Apparently the Raider WR’s work on run blocking now. Who knew?

Zuwadza · 2011-09-27T21:42:06.000Z

Sarkus:

Well, apparently they think they can teach it to Dan Orlovsky or Brodie Croyle since they will probably sign one of them this week.

Looks like they’re going with Orlovsky.

AndrewMyers · 2011-09-27T22:30:56.000Z

Zuwadza:

Looks like they’re going with Orlovsky.

I’m sure that will work out marvelously for them.

Matt_Bowyer · 2011-09-28T06:10:55.000Z

AndrewMyers:

I’m sure that will work out marvelously for them.

He’s better than Croyle!

(And now Talisker and I have the dumbest of all sports fight - the battle over which of our teams’ horrible backup quarterbacks was worse.)

Nawid_A · 2011-09-28T10:34:41.000Z

Lorini:

What’s interesting is that McFadden’s runs were both enabled by the WR blocking he got as he entered the Jet’s secondary. Apparently the Raider WR’s work on run blocking now. Who knew?

Yeah, I love that Raiders play full time. Extremely fun to watch. I love Hue Jackson.

Bill_Dungsroman · 2011-09-28T11:39:33.000Z

Matt Bowyer:

He’s better than Croyle!

Damned by the faintest praise possible. Also both are better than Curtis Painter. I think I’m better than Curtis Painter.

Matt_Bowyer · 2011-09-28T12:12:24.000Z

Bill Dungsroman:

Damned by the faintest praise possible. Also both are better than Curtis Painter. I think I’m better than Curtis Painter.

I don’t think Orlovsky is legendarily bad or anything. But yeah, I don’t think we’re looking at the second coming of Brady or anything.

sluggo · 2011-09-28T13:33:34.000Z

Sarkus:

Slaton was cut by the Texans

He was picked up today by the Dolphins.

Mr_PeaCH · 2011-09-28T13:45:18.000Z

Matt Bowyer:

He’s better than Croyle!

(And now Talisker and I have the dumbest of all sports fight - the battle over which of our teams’ horrible backup quarterbacks was worse.)

Bill Dungsroman:

Damned by the faintest praise possible. Also both are better than Curtis Painter. I think I’m better than Curtis Painter.

Matt Bowyer:

I don’t think Orlovsky is legendarily bad or anything. But yeah, I don’t think we’re looking at the second coming of Brady or anything.

Bad Quarterback League anyone?

Matt_Perkins · 2011-09-28T14:21:50.000Z

Bill Dungsroman:

Damned by the faintest praise possible. Also both are better than Curtis Painter. I think I’m better than Curtis Painter.

You be nice to Painter. He is going to light it up this week! /me smokes more crack