2009 NFL Regular Season Thread

[habernac]

Originally Posted by flames_1987

Patriots defense was hardly impressive, there running game is even more weak then last year, Tom Brady was average but wow the Patriots just find a way to win.

Wow the Bills are an ugly team to watch under pressure...how does Edwards not throw the ball away there.?

T. Brady39/53 378 7.1avg 2td 1int 97.8rating

39/53 for 378 yards and a couple of TDs, hope he's that average a lot this year. Not bad for a guy who hasn't played a real game in a year.

This has never been a team for the faint of heart. Always doing things the hard way. It's week one, lots of work to do. Some stupid penalties (Thomas' should have been the final nail in the coffin for them). Lots of sloppy play.

[flames_1987]

Originally Posted by habernac

T. Brady39/53 378 7.1avg 2td 1int 97.8rating

39/53 for 378 yards and a couple of TDs, hope he's that average a lot this year. Not bad for a guy who hasn't played a real game in a year.

This has never been a team for the faint of heart. Always doing things the hard way. It's week one, lots of work to do. Some stupid penalties (Thomas' should have been the final nail in the coffin for them). Lots of sloppy play.

Had it not been for the late collapse by the Bills and there defense he wouldn't have passed for a touchdown and only led them to one touchdown. I'm not going full Patriot hater here I just thought he looked average for the most part of the game.

[habernac]

2 late TD drives, that's why he's the best in the business.

[theExpendable]

I cant believe these Bills ............ how the heck did they even stay in this game ??? granted Brady didnt play well but still they arent even close to the team the pats are

[moon]

I love how the announcers are trying to talk up Russel in this game.

He has been in the league for 3 years now and still they need to cut off half the field, only let him throw screens and basically have admitted they have no chance at throwing the ball successfully and they are trying to spin it as a good thing.

Both sets of ESPN announcers have been terrible in trying to create stories that aren't there.

[SteveToms]

These second game ESPN announcers suck.

[flames_1987]

Originally Posted by habernac

2 late TD drives, that's why he's the best in the business.

I have nothing but respect for the guy I just thought he looked average and a lot of that had to do with simple timing. Running game on the other hand is a little more shady

[mykalberta]

Originally Posted by Clever_Iggy

I played both offense and defense in high school. I found myself significantly more exhausted after a defensive series than an offensive series. Also, in the pros (CFL/NFL, even college), you see a lot more rotation of DLineman and sometimes LBers on and off the field to keep them fresh. You don't see that at all with offenses.

I don't know why, but I think defenses end up getting gassed a lot quicker than offenses.

Same, I felt alot more tired after D Line/Linebacker, Free Safety vs O Line/Tight end.

[flames_1987]

Tom Cable for coach of the year

[flames_1987]

I love how every offseason the Chargers get talked up and then the season starts

This game has reminded me how much Raider fans scare me..they get this crazy for a losing team. What happens if the Raiders have a winning season?

[moon]

Originally Posted by flames_1987

Tom Cable for coach of the year

I think it should be Norv Turner for getting fired at half time.

How this guy still has a job is unbelievable.

The fact the Raiders scored at all should be enough for him to get fired, the fact they may have the lead at half time should cement it.

[flames_1987]

What a horrible call by the Zebras again tonight

[Sylvanfan]

That was a pretty brutal call against the Raiders. Thats a touchdown.

[SteveToms]

Tom Cable had a big $hit eating grin there.

[GirlySports]

Wow that's very strict. That was a touchdown.

Chargers defense just getting torched. Raiders are something like 8 of 9 converting 3rd downs. It seems like there's a Raider's receiver open in every play. Chargers are lucky Russell is missing alot of open targets.

[Sylvanfan]

Nice return by Sproules. His returns are the only thing saving the Chargers from epic embarassment.

Well, him and the referee.

[GirlySports]

and

why are the announcers on a national network telecast ignorant of the rule, yet are giving analysis of a play?

and disagreeing with the referee's review, after admitting they are ignorant of the rule?

[SteveToms]

Why isn't LT on the field?

[flames_1987]

Raiders are playing great aside from Sproles kick return coverage. LT is fine they just don't wanna give him the ball

[Clever_Iggy]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

That was a pretty brutal call against the Raiders. Thats a touchdown.

First, he had possession the whole way through and kept his hand under the ball and the ball was in control.

Second, even if it wasn't totally controlled, I don't see how the ref can say that was indisputable. In the preseason, the NFL stated that it wanted to eliminate these ticky-tack calls. It needs to be so obvious that no one could disagree.

Anyways, a good first half by the Raiders. Other than a couple big returns by Sproules and a couple turnovers, they've looked great on both sides of the ball (including Seymour).