2012 NFL playoff thread

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by darklord700

Is it me who thinks Tebow's throws are not tight enough? His long balls always kind of wobble and his throwing mechanic is far too slow. I never watched him in college but he reminds me of a college QB.

That's been Tebow's problem even in college,he's got a funky non instinctive throwing motion, it screams to me that he's probably more comfortable throwing side arm, which doesn't work in the NFL because of the size of the offensive line and defensive line.

They can probably try to coach him, but they won't be able to change nearly two decades of throwing all of that much.

But he is strong enough to power the ball downfield.

[Cheese]

LOL @ T'Bow

The Pats will send him to QB Purgatory, where he will languish in his own eternal hell...or the Canadian Football League, whichever comes first.

Like the Seahawks of last year, the Bronco's will be shuffled out the playoff door next weekend.

[Montana Moe]

Resalien just sent me a PM of his new tattoo:

[Spuds_Buckley]

Time for round 2 predictions (I only went 2/4 in round 1):

Pats over Broncos 31-17. Even though the Denver secondary was effective in stopping Big Ben, a healthy Brady should be able move the ball efficiently, especially on home field.

Ravens over Texans 27-24. I think this one will be closer than people think. The Ravens run D needs to shut down Foster and force Yates to throw more... allowing the front seven to dial up the pressure.

Saints over 49'ers 27-13. The Niners D slows down Brees, but they do not have enough offensive weapons to keep up.

Giants over Packers 33-30. Upset alert! This game will come down to which defense can force more turnovers... and I've got to give it to Big Blue.

[Cheese]

Pats over T'Bows
Texans over Ravens
49ers over Aints
Pack over the Jolly Blue Giants

[Jbo]

Originally Posted by Cheese

LOL @ T'Bow

The Pats will send him to QB Purgatory, where he will languish in his own eternal hell...or the Canadian Football League, whichever comes first.

Like the Seahawks of last year, the Bronco's will be shuffled out the playoff door next weekend.

you sound worried.

Go Broncos!

[Cheese]

Originally Posted by J-bo09

you sound worried.

Go Broncos!

LOL...you aint got a prayer!

[brocoli]

Well, i was 3/4 in the first week. This week i'm going with:

Pats over Broncs
Ravens over Texans
SF to pull it out over the red hot NO
GB to roll over Gints

[Otsy]

Round 2 (4-0 week 1, but some scores were a little off, really thought Detroit would cover 10.5)

Pats over Broncos (spread 13.5) 35-24. TB will find all the holes in the Denver secondary. As long as Tebow and co. don't turn it over I think they'll be able to cover this spread. I can see the Broncos winning this game if Brady finds himself being hit and on his back all game, I just don't think it'lll happen. If pressures coming they'll move to the quick throws to WW, and the TE freaks.

Ravens over Texans (spread 8) 28-14. Houston had their 1st playoff win, congrats. I think Baltimore just too tough at home. Yates will look a little worse against a pumped up Ravens D at home and Baltimore could get some points that way. Flacco should stay away from jonathon joseph and if the line keeps those rookies (Watt & Reed) away from him, I think Baltimore will cover this no problem.

49ers over Saints (spread Saints -3.5) 31-28. All you hear is 49ers can't score, no weapons.....they were 11th in points for with 380. Giants only had 14 more points, Eagles only 16. So they average 23.75 points per game for the year, 27.63 at home. Saints average 26.88 on the road for their 8 games this year. Then there's the defense, no contest who has the better D and if Brees throws a couple right at the niners like he did to the Lions, all 9ers have to do is catch them and not drop and have the same fate as the lions. Also Pierre Thomas won't be bouncing off tackles for extra yards like Detroit, 9ers know how to tackle. This is going to be close. Davis coming off best game of the year, crab###### had his best season and is playing great lately, Gore has done his usual thing. If they hold onto the ball, do their clock management and slow methodical drives I can see them pulling this off. We saw what the Saints did on the road last year in the playoffs.

Packers over Giants (8.5 spread) 35-28. I think the Giants will cover. Eli playing great ball, but in the end, Pack and Aaron Rodgers just too much to handle. I give the defensive edge to Giants too, but if Ross can't play they are in more trouble on the back end. If Packers line can keep JPP and company away from Rodgers and not let him scramble it could be different. However I think Rodgers will end up with decent rushing yards as he'll be flushed and picking up 20-30 scrambling yards. Not to mention his throws on the run, he'll just find a way to keep moving the chains.

[Wood]

Any chance Dawkins is gonna play this weekend?

[Wood]

Originally Posted by Cheese

LOL @ T'Bow

The Pats will send him to QB Purgatory, where he will languish in his own eternal hell...or the Canadian Football League, whichever comes first.

Like the Seahawks of last year, the Bronco's will be shuffled out the playoff door next weekend.

LOL @ Cheese

He had a great game against the #1 defense in the league in the biggest game of his life (so far) but New Englands defense is gonna end his career?

[moon]

Originally Posted by Wood

LOL @ Cheese

He had a great game against the #1 defense in the league in the biggest game of his life (so far) but New Englands defense is gonna end his career?

I would assume his play this year should end his career.

Also not sure he had a great game. Single digit completions, under 50% completion percentage, 3 points in the second half.

I guess he got lucky with some big plays but if this is any other QB and not the chosen one then they are get ripped apart for their pathetic performance, especially on the back of two of the worst QB games of all time to end the season.

[SuperMatt18]

The Patriots should win this weekend but I am not sure it will be as lopsided as most think.

Their game earlier this season was decided by the three turnovers that the Broncos gave the Patriots. Early in that game before the turnovers the Broncos were actually doing quite good.

If the Broncos offense can protect the ball like they did against Pittsburgh, they might have a shot at this thing.

[Wood]

Originally Posted by moon

I would assume his play this year should end his career.

Also not sure he had a great game. Single digit completions, under 50% completion percentage, 3 points in the second half.

I guess he got lucky with some big plays but if this is any other QB and not the chosen one then they are get ripped apart for their pathetic performance, especially on the back of two of the worst QB games of all time to end the season.

Yeah I don't think hes a good QB, but he's a solid football player and teammate. He'd be a better FB than Spencer Larsen imo.

Its a longshot they win in Foxboro but I trust him enough to keep the team in it and make some big plays, most likely with his feet

I still think he can be an NFL starter he just has some serious work to do in the off-season. If he doent make it as a pivot he will in another role

[darklord700]

Originally Posted by Wood

He had a great game against the #1 defense in the league in the biggest game of his life (so far) but New Englands defense is gonna end his career?

NE might be last in defense but those NE safties and corners must be licking their chops at those TB lopped long balls that are more like 50/50 jump balls to them.

[Otsy]

Originally Posted by darklord700

NE might be last in defense but those NE safties and corners must be licking their chops at those TB lopped long balls that are more like 50/50 jump balls to them.

Depends on their strategy. They keep them all back and Denver works on the 250 yards they rushed against them last time. They bring them up like steelers, those corners are not very good one on one. This will not be a cake walk for NE. Plus missing their best past rusher that played last game.

[darklord700]

Originally Posted by Otsy

This will not be a cake walk for NE. Plus missing their best past rusher that played last game.

Then there's the Josh McDaniel special scouting report. It might not be a cake walk, but if NE doesn't win this game at home, I'll start believing in the high powers.

[Cheese]

Originally Posted by Wood

LOL @ Cheese

He had a great game against the #1 defense in the league in the biggest game of his life (so far) but New Englands defense is gonna end his career?

TBQH...yep. That worst defence everyone likes to call it will beat him bad....along with the top 3 offense, great coaching and excellent Special Teams.

[Displaced Flames fan]

The hate is hilarious.

For Moon, it's all luck. Some can do nothing but laugh at Tebow.

I'm far from a Tebow apologist, but give credit where credit is due. For some reason, it has become 'cool' to disrespect Tim Tebow. It's so childish.

I'll say it again...if Tim Tebow is so terrible, the rest of my beloved Broncos must be incredible.

Queue the Moon, "No, not really" speech. This is getting so old.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Divisional Predictions

Houston 28 Baltimore 24
New England 38 Denver 27
New Orleans 28 San Francisco 17
Green Bay 42 New York 20