2012 NFL playoff thread

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by 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.

Full marks to the Broncos, I wasn't even really mad when Pittsburgh lost like that yesterday. If Tebow goes into Foxboro and pulls another one out, even more respect is due.

People can bash the guy all they want, it's the same deal with Roethlisberger, a guy who has more rings than Manning/Brees/Rodgers/Rivers but doesn't get enough credit.

Had Roethlisberger pulled out the W, it would have been yet another playoff comeback on his resume. It was a pretty entertaining game all around.

Go Broncos

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by Cheese

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.

I don't know man, does Belichick have anyone lined up to film the Broncos in practice this week?

[transplant99]

Not good.

Authorities were searching for the 21-year-old son of Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin on Monday, a day after he was reported missing following a night out with friends.

Michael T. Philbin was last heard from around 2 a.m. Sunday. Oshkosh Police spokesman Joseph Nichols said one of Michael Philbin's friends reported him missing at 8:15 p.m. Sunday.

Sheriff's deputies were looking into a report of cries for help from the Fox River, but investigators had not established any links to the Philbin disappearance, Nichols said. The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department said divers were searching for someone who apparently fell through the ice.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/74...in-son-missing

[moon]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

The hate is hilarious.

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

Its not luck it is just bad play from Tebow.

Not sure that it is hate pointing out that a guy that struggles to hit 50% of his passes, consistently has single digit completion games and couldn't hit the broadside of a barn is not a good QB.

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.

It is much more "cool" to like him and act as though he is some great leader and winner.

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.

The Broncos went 8-8 with a super soft schedule and were blown out by the two decent teams that they played. So yes you are right no not really.

The O-Line looks to be very good, the defense above average and obviously a great kicker.

Not a bad team, but not great and a team that can get by with a crap QB against bad teams.

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by moon

It is much more "cool" to like him and act as though he is some great leader and winner.

Thing is, that's exactly what he's been doing. His great drive and determination has been fed onto his teammates, and in the end he has won more games than lost.

This was a game Tebow actually had to do something for more than a couple drives in the 4th quarter in order to the get the W. He did enough for majority of the game to get another chance to end the game with drama.

[moon]

Originally Posted by Joborule

Thing is, that's exactly what he's been doing. His great drive and determination has been fed onto his teammates, and in the end he has won more games than lost.

Not worth it to get into a big argument about it but that is such BS and has been so overblown. Not sure how Tebow made Marion Barber turn into an idiot for two plays, but I guess he gets credit for that win.

[Jbo]

Originally Posted by moon

Not worth it to get into a big argument about it but that is such BS and has been so overblown. Not sure how Tebow made Marion Barber turn into an idiot for two plays, but I guess he gets credit for that win.

God, obviously

[Papi34]

Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil

I don't know man, does Belichick have anyone lined up to film the Broncos in practice this week?

Time for some new material champ, enjoy the off season.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by moon

Not worth it to get into a big argument about it but that is such BS and has been so overblown. Not sure how Tebow made Marion Barber turn into an idiot for two plays, but I guess he gets credit for that win.

Tebow still had to do something after Barber's meltdown to secure the win.

You play the hand your dealt.

[transplant99]

And the worst fears for the Packer family are realized...

According to reports, Michael Philbin fell through ice early Sunday morning in Oshkosh, Wis., and drowned. His body was recovered Monday afternoon, and ESPN confirmed the identity Monday night.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/pos...th-joe-philbin

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by transplant99

And the worst fears for the Packer family are realized...



http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/pos...th-joe-philbin

Not the first time the Packer family has suffered a tragedy of this kind either. Was it Mike Sherman's son that commited suicide several years ago?

Sad. Especially knowing that the kid was screaming for help at some point.

[trackercowe]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

Not the first time the Packer family has suffered a tragedy of this kind either. Was it Mike Sherman's son that commited suicide several years ago?

Sad. Especially knowing that the kid was screaming for help at some point.

Are you sure you don't mean Tony Dungy's son?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2268593

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by trackercowe

Are you sure you don't mean Tony Dungy's son?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2268593

Positive. It was Ray Sherman, not Mike. May of 2003. I thought it was just after Christmas for some reason.

[Flabbibulin]

Originally Posted by LGA

Hahaha, this was awesome.

What would they do if Roethlisberger had won???

[Montana Moe]

Wear terrible hats?

[habernac]

The Patriots would be fools to not take the Broncos seriously, espeically seing how NE has let their opponents score early and often their last few games. The Broncos would be equally foolish to ignore the awesome Pat offense.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Flabbibulin

What would they do if Roethlisberger had won???

rape someone

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by nik-

rape someone

Isn't that the post game activity regardless of a win or loss?

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by habernac

The Patriots would be fools to not take the Broncos seriously, espeically seing how NE has let their opponents score early and often their last few games. The Broncos would be equally foolish to ignore the awesome Pat offense.

I would use a word much stronger than foolish for anyone who didn't take the Patriots offence seriously.

Essentially Denver has to find a way to get good cover guys on Welker, Gronkowski, and Hernandez, find a way to provide safety help in the middle of the field. Thats where the Patriots tend to break those longer plays. Plus you have to find a way to force the ball out of Brady's hands so that these guys can't work down the field to break down the coverage.

Offensively they can't turn the ball over, as that was the difference in the last game. If they can sustain some longer drives without turn overs, they can maybe hang in there. If the Broncos turn the ball over more than once...and especially early...they'll have no chance.

[GirlySports]

Pittsburgh Mayor loses bet.