2011 NFL thread

[GirlySports]

It's certainly an offensive league now but still good defenses out there.
SF, Baltimore, Steelers, Texans, Giants, Bears (before Cutler died) made the playoffs because of defense.

Having said that, opening O/U on Lions-Saints is 58.5. Largest O/U in NFL playoff history.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by PeteLFan

Bad defenses or are the offenses today really really good and you have record setting qb play. I think defenses have shifted to more of a takeaway league right now instead of points and yardage.

Its more about all the rule changes that have occurred over the last decade...you can barely breathe on a qb or wr anymore and avoid a flag...then there is the illegal contact stuff...the whole game has been geared towards more offense through making it hard to stop guys. Its somewhat artificial IMO, but it sure has boosted points scored and yards made all over the place...except in Denver

[OILFAN #81]

What a throw and catch, wow. Reminded me of the Superbowl play (not as good but just the way it was).

[transplant99]

Victor Cruz has become a star....what a night...what a season!

[Machiavelli]

I hate Eli Manning and his face.

[OILFAN #81]

24-14 Giants with 5:45 to play in the 4th.

[GirlySports]

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

LOL!

Just....wow.

[Flabbibulin]

great time for a 3 and out and an awful punt

[KTown]

Originally Posted by KelVarnsen

You need a new signature.

Yes just lazy lol. Its funny I put that up at 0-6 and must have jinxed us!

[OILFAN #81]

12 QB's in the playoffs:

Aaron Rodgers
Drew Brees
Tom Brady
Ben Roethlisberger
Eli Manning
Matt Ryan
Matthew Stafford
Alex Smith
Joe Flacco
Andy Dalton
Tim Tebow
TJ Yates

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

12 QB's in the playoffs:

Aaron Rodgers
Drew Brees
Tom Brady
Ben Roethlisberger
Eli Manning
Matt Ryan
Matthew Stafford
Alex Smith
Joe Flacco
Andy Dalton
Tim Tebow
Jake Delhomme

Is Yates injury serious?

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by Cheese

13-3.....with a bad defense

They do have a good offence!

Really the yardage stat can be misleading. Letting teams drive 60-70 yards for a field goal is perfectly fine for teams like the Packers, Saints and Patriots because they'll find the end zone eventually. In terms of points against and turn overs those three teams were much higher rated.

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Is Yates injury serious?

Separated left shoulder but he should be ready to go next week. Edited.

[dirk diggler]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Leadership starts at the top...and Jerrah is a horrible leader and even worse GM...he is the only reason the boys arent better than they are...period.

Is he a bad GM? the cowboys are generally regarded as a very talented team, i agree he is a horrible leader, he needs to hire guys and let them do their job... too much meddling

[KelVarnsen]

Haha stupid cowboys!!!!!!!

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

Is he a bad GM? the cowboys are generally regarded as a very talented team, i agree he is a horrible leader, he needs to hire guys and let them do their job... too much meddling

Assembling talent is one thing. Putting together a team is the other. The Cowboys have no on field leaders in my opinion. No Ray Lewis, No Tom Brady, not even an intimidating coach. They lack situational specialty sub players too.

[GirlySports]

Enough about the Giants super bowl win, Collinsworth. After listening to him, I don't know how the Giants have lost a game this season.

[KTown]

Originally Posted by Cheese

Become a Pats fan....you'll LOVE it!

I can't wait for the day the pats are without Brady. Then all those pats fans can finally realize what it feels like to be a fan of multiple heartaches, headaches, etc.

[Hockey]

Hate how Broncos and Bengals both lose today, but both end up getting in. Titans win but don't get in.