2009 NFL Regular Season Thread - Page 146 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

Montana Moe · 12-09-2009, 01:18 PM

I submit that you go to ALL Vikings games!

(For the losses, not the injuries, injuries are never good)

burn_baby_burn · 12-09-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rubecube

Reid consistantly mismanages the clock and his timeouts, foolishly challenges plays that everyone knows he's going to use, and can't develop a solid run-game. These are all things that most teams need to win a championship. I agree he's one of the best coaches in the league as far as personnel management and development goes, but his game-management is on the same level as Herm Edwards.

Be carefull what you wish for. Sure the Eagles havent won the Super Bowl but they have gotten a lot closer with Andy than the majority of the other teams out there. Chiefs fans wanted a change when Marty Schottenhiemer was the coach. "Couldn't win in the playoffs" people complained. Well he quits and not only have the Chiefs not got any better in the last 10 years. They have gotten much, much, worse. Things may look greener on the other side of the fence. Seldom is that really the case.

troutman · 12-09-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn

Be carefull what you wish for. Sure the Eagles havent won the Super Bowl but they have gotten a lot closer with Andy than the majority of the other teams out there. Chiefs fans wanted a change when Marty Schottenhiemer was the coach. "Couldn't win in the playoffs" people complained. Well he quits and not only have the Chiefs not got any better in the last 10 years. They have gotten much, much, worse. Things may look greener on the other side of the fence. Seldom is that really the case.

I'd be happy if Marty came back to Cleveland.

OILFAN #81 · 12-09-2009, 05:05 PM

Colts QB out for season after an injured shoulder and put on IR:

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...761694,00.html

Colts have worked out JP Losman among others.

ResAlien · 12-09-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn

Be carefull what you wish for. Sure the Eagles havent won the Super Bowl but they have gotten a lot closer with Andy than the majority of the other teams out there. Chiefs fans wanted a change when Marty Schottenhiemer was the coach. "Couldn't win in the playoffs" people complained. Well he quits and not only have the Chiefs not got any better in the last 10 years. They have gotten much, much, worse. Things may look greener on the other side of the fence. Seldom is that really the case.

I'm with Rube here. I'd be all for this contract extension if there was a provision that for all challenges, short yardage situations, 4th downs and the final two minutes of any half someone else took over coaching responsibilities.

Displaced Flames fan · 12-09-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

Colts QB out for season after an injured shoulder and put on IR:

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...761694,00.html

Colts have worked out JP Losman among others.

Painter looked good in preseason.

I wouldn't be too concerned, though...Peyton doesn't get hurt.

Sylvanfan · 12-09-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

Painter looked good in preseason.

I wouldn't be too concerned, though...Peyton doesn't get hurt.

But say the Colts are in a playoff game thats 17-17 with the ball and they need to go 30 yards to get into Field goal range and Manning takes a blow and lands on his throwing shoulder and can't go. Do they trust Painter, or should they try and get a guy like Jeff Garcia. A situation like when the Patriots had to go to Drew Bledsoe off the bench to beat Pittsburgh when Brady went down, or Billy Volek helped San Diego beat the Colts.

They should go get themselves a veteran back up.

Displaced Flames fan · 12-09-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

But say the Colts are in a playoff game thats 17-17 with the ball and they need to go 30 yards to get into Field goal range and Manning takes a blow and lands on his throwing shoulder and can't go. Do they trust Painter, or should they try and get a guy like Jeff Garcia. A situation like when the Patriots had to go to Drew Bledsoe off the bench to beat Pittsburgh when Brady went down, or Billy Volek helped San Diego beat the Colts.

They should go get themselves a veteran back up.

Oh for sure, I wasn't saying that they shouldn't.

I was simply pointing out that Manning doesn't get hurt and the chances of going past Sorgi on the depth chart are slim to none.

Now...why they were looking at Losman is a whole other issue. I wouldn't go that direction at all.

rubecube · 12-09-2009, 07:13 PM

I still don't understand why Jeff Garcia doesn't have a job. You'd think he'd be an upgrade at QB for a lot of playoff teams that are on the outside but trying to get in.

Displaced Flames fan · 12-09-2009, 08:32 PM

Broncos right tackle Ryan Harris is out for the year.

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post...for-the-season

Gigantic loss. This injury was the main reason the Broncos were unable to go with Chris Simms when Orton was hurt. Ryan Clady gets all the notoriety, and rightfully so, but Harris is often talked about as one of the best young tackles in the game.

Hopefully Polumbus can continue to hold his own and Orton doesn't get hurt.

rubecube · 12-10-2009, 09:12 AM

Chiefs game this weekend likely to be blacked out for the first time in 19 years.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...lackout-derby/

burn_baby_burn · 12-10-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rubecube

Chiefs game this weekend likely to be blacked out for the first time in 19 years.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...lackout-derby/

Fan blogs seem optimistic that it wont happen. I'm shocked this is the first time it has been in jeopardy in the last 2 years. Stands look half full at best for all the games so far this year. Even if the Chiefs dodge a bullet this week it is pretty much assumed that the following week's matchup with the one win Cleveland Browns will be blacked out.

mykalberta · 12-10-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

Broncos right tackle Ryan Harris is out for the year.

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post...for-the-season

Gigantic loss. This injury was the main reason the Broncos were unable to go with Chris Simms when Orton was hurt. Ryan Clady gets all the notoriety, and rightfully so, but Harris is often talked about as one of the best young tackles in the game.

Hopefully Polumbus can continue to hold his own and Orton doesn't get hurt.

They wernt able to go with Chris Simms, because Chris Simms is terrible.

Sylvanfan · 12-10-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rubecube

Chiefs game this weekend likely to be blacked out for the first time in 19 years.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...lackout-derby/

Well for a December game with two teams who've combined for 7 wins through 17 cumulative games, I'm not surprised. Also when you consider that the team has won like 5 out of it's last 35 games and only 2 of those have been at home, it's hard to blame people.

Miami and Jacksonville not even being close to sold out, though thats a lot more embarassing for the league. Two teams from the same state in a game with potential playoff implications. Let that team go to Los Angleles.

transplant99 · 12-10-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

Well for a December game with two teams who've combined for 7 wins through 17 cumulative games, I'm not surprised. Also when you consider that the team has won like 5 out of it's last 35 games and only 2 of those have been at home, it's hard to blame people.

Miami and Jacksonville not even being close to sold out, though thats a lot more embarassing for the league. Two teams from the same state in a game with potential playoff implications. Let that team go to Los Angleles.

I know a couple that summers here in NC that live in Jax during the winter. Apparently that economy has been devastated the last year and its really taken a toll on all entertainment options.

That being aid, they dont expect things to get better any time soon and losing the team is very likely.

burn_baby_burn · 12-10-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

Well for a December game with two teams who've combined for 7 wins through 17 cumulative games, I'm not surprised. Also when you consider that the team has won like 5 out of it's last 35 games and only 2 of those have been at home, it's hard to blame people.

The colder weather is a big factor as well. Clark Hunt stated at the beginning of the season that December is always the toughest sell for the Chiefs. The team is also blaming the economy. Bad weather, bad economy, bad team equals no surprise.

flames_1987 · 12-10-2009, 03:49 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJzbIt37FVo

Saints fans scare me

troutman · 12-10-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rubecube

I still don't understand why Jeff Garcia doesn't have a job. You'd think he'd be an upgrade at QB for a lot of playoff teams that are on the outside but trying to get in.

I wonder if he would come back to Canada, and maybe play for the Argos?

Displaced Flames fan · 12-10-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mykalberta

They wernt able to go with Chris Simms, because Chris Simms is terrible.

No, they weren't able to go with Chris Simms because he is left handed.

rubecube · 12-10-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by troutman

I wonder if he would come back to Canada, and maybe play for the Argos?

Doubtful. I think you'll see him back in the league as back-up again next year. The Cards, Vikings, 49ers, Panthers, and Bills could all be in the market for a starting QB next year. If he can't find a starting job, he's better than a good chunk of the league's back-ups. The Eagles love him, and I could see him ending up in Philly again if they're able to move one or two of their QBs in the offseason.