NFL 2013 Thread

[mikal]

I agree. He's kind of a security blanket for Brady now that Welker is gone.

 

[LemonMelon]

Impossible to judge the NFC East, because they all played each other.

NFC East week 1, in one GIF:

 

[LuckyNumber7]

I've been offered Greg Olsen and Edelman for Lamar Miller and Fred Jackson. PPR.

Thoughts?

That's a lol you take it right away. Lamar Miller... what makes him any different from a Daniel Thomas in a pass-priority offense? Fred Jackson is negligible. In fact I would argue both players you're getting in return are better than both players you're sending away.

 

[mobvok]

this is that strange play I mentioned on Monday:

a run up the middle for ~10 yards (3 against 5!) by pulling the Washington safeties out to the sidelines to cover each stack.

 

[PhilsFan]

Washington had no fucking idea how to respond to that one.

 

[LemonMelon]

Philly had no fucking clue how to respond to having a lead.

I realize they're rusty.

 

[speedracer]

this is that strange play I mentioned on Monday:

a run up the middle for ~10 yards (3 against 5!) by pulling the Washington safeties out to the sidelines to cover each stack.

I'm confused. If the Philly linemen are outnumbered 3 to 5 in the center of the field, wouldn't they want to audible to a quick hitch on one side of the field, where they have a numbers advantage (especially since one of the blockers for the pass is a tackle)? Conversely, shouldn't Washington counter by pulling linemen or linebackers out to the sides?

 

[LemonMelon]

I don't know what the hell is going on there. The right side of the field is wide open.

Worse than the endzone pitch, still better than the swinging gate.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

You're talking to a bunch of nerdy U2 fans. Take that bullshit to some Xs and Os message board. We're here to talk about Verizon commercials and make fun of mikal and mobvok.

 

[speedracer]

Ah yes, the swinging gate. Did the toxicologist ever figure out what drugs Jim Zorn was on?

Redskins Fail - YouTube

 

[Jim Zorn]

Ah yes, the swinging gate. Did the toxicologist ever figure out what drugs Jim Zorn was on?

Redskins Fail - YouTube

What if I punched you right in the dick?

 

[mikal]

You're talking to a bunch of nerdy U2 fans. Take that bullshit to some Xs and Os message board. We're here to talk about Verizon commercials and make fun of mikal and mobvok.

You're ejected!

 

[mobvok]

I'm confused. If the Philly linemen are outnumbered 3 to 5 in the center of the field, wouldn't they want to audible to a quick hitch on one side of the field, where they have a numbers advantage (especially since one of the blockers for the pass is a tackle)? Conversely, shouldn't Washington counter by pulling linemen or linebackers out to the sides?

First off I think I had it wrong, it was 3 v 4 based on the linemen. I don't have any GIF handy for reference, but basically I think the Eagles snapped the ball, let the 4th unblocked lineman come after Vick, and then ran a draw. The net effect of all that was to have LeSean McCoy match up one-on-one in the middle of the field with London Fletcher, which....

There very likely is a straightforward "solution" to this, but I imagine it forces defenses out of deep coverage (like the 2 Washington players off screen). So you pick the right moment.

 

[mikal]

What a great start Julian Edelman was in PPR. 7 catches already!

 

[speedracer]

I wouldn't be surprised if Bill Belichick re-signed Troy Brown for week 3.

 

[phanan]

Can only hope all these reps help in the long run. Good thing the Pats didn't have an elite team on the schedule right away.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

If you could ever feel sorry for a multi millionaire, handsome, hall of fame bound, married to THE super model legendary player... this would be that time.

 

[LuckyNumber7]

I feel bad for my poor fantasy football team.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

As do I

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

This is the worst game in football history.

 

[PennyLanePHINS]

WHY couldn't they schedule the Dolphins to play the Patriots in September? Our defense would destroy them without dolphin-killer Gronkowski.

 

[mikal]

Holy shit. What if the Jets start 2-0?

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

So ad long as new england has no receivers, I think we've answered the question of "which is the worst division in the NFL."

Welcome to the AFC Least.

 

[mikal]

Nevermind

 

[PennyLanePHINS]

So ad long as new england has no receivers, I think we've answered the question of "which is the worst division in the NFL."

Welcome to the AFC Least.

I don't know, the AFC North is going to give us a run for our money. They have the Bengals...but the Bengals will always be the Bungles until they prove otherwise. Ravens should still be solid, but their defense seems to have turned into the Saints' defense after their SB win. And I mean the Steelers...yeesh.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

I don't know, the AFC North is going to give us a run for our money. They have the Bengals...but the Bengals will always be the Bungles until they prove otherwise. Ravens should still be solid, but their defense seems to have turned into the Saints' defense after their SB win. And I mean the Steelers...yeesh.

That you referred to anyone in that division as solid, that only further proves my point.

 

[GirlsAloudFan]

I hope the Jets tie it here. Overtime gives more chances for my boy EDELMAN to rack up fantasy points.

 

[phanan]

Fuck's sake, that sucked.

And yet, 2-0.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

It's baffling to me that Rex Ryan still has a job.

 

[bono_212]

As do I

As do we all I might have to swap him out for Flacco if this keeps up.

This is the worst game in football history.

I was listening to it on the radio, and whoever calls the games for the Westwood One broadcasts, they were in a goofy mood tonight. They weren't calling the game, so much as giving it a riff track. "Breaking news, the Jets have sent someone back to return the punt!"