2009 NFL Off Season Thread - Page 43 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

transplant99 · 04-14-2009, 05:29 PM

Lovin the Pack schedule myself...
Open the season against Cutler and the rest of the Bears.

2 against the Lions as usual.

Cincy, Cleveland, St Lou, Tampa, Dallas, San Fran, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Seattle and Arizona as out of division games.

If GB has ANY semblance of a defense this season (questionable at best) then I like their chances to compete for the division.

Pagal4321 · 04-14-2009, 06:12 PM

Well first off, I can finally plan a trek to my first NFL game now that the schedule is out. Leading the way is a SD/Dallas game in December with a Min/Ari game close second.

As for the Vikings schedule, starts off pretty light, which I don't like, would rather start the season with a tough schedule and finish off a bit lighter.

But opening in Cleveland and Detroit shouldn't be too bad, at least I'd hope so. Going to Lambeau on November 1st is pretty favorable, but going to Soldier Field on December 28th will kill the team. Other than that only tough tough games I can see is Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Carolina.

I like it.

Montana Moe · 04-14-2009, 06:23 PM

The Saints play the NFC East/AFC East this year, not exactly a walk in the park.

Displaced Flames fan · 04-14-2009, 06:47 PM

Broncos...

4-0 start, 6-10 season.

Montana Moe · 04-14-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

Broncos...

4-0 start, 6-10 season.

Are you counting on Marshall not being suspended for the first 4?

He's got plenty of time between now and then to get into trouble...

Displaced Flames fan · 04-14-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Montana Moe

Are you counting on Marshall not being suspended for the first 4?

He's got plenty of time between now and then to get into trouble...

No, I wasn't even thinking about that.

I just hope Chicago tanks!

iggnuef · 04-14-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Montana Moe

NFL schedule released:

http://www.nfl.com/schedules/release

Saints get 3 national TV games, all at home vs. ATL, NE, and DAL.

The Superdome tends to get a little crazy when the locals have all day to "prepare" for the game...

We will see you week 9!!!

Go Falcons!!!

KTown · 04-14-2009, 09:16 PM

The fins schedule is like staring into death itself. It will be interesting to see how well the teams plays against stiffer competition this year.

From one of the easiest schedules of the year last year to the toughest schedule of the year this year.

J pold · 04-14-2009, 10:39 PM

Jets have an ugly schedule no matter how hard I look I can only see 7-9 wins.

iggnuef · 04-14-2009, 11:05 PM

So now that the schedule is out, anyone other then Pagal planning a trip to see a game?

I looking to go to 2 games this year. Week 2 Pittsburgh at Chicago and week 9 Washington at Atlanta. Looking forward to them, as always gonna see some other sports while there.

OILFAN #81 · 04-15-2009, 12:07 AM

Colts schedule is:

vs Jacksonville
@ Miami
@ Arizona
vs Seattle
@ Tennessee
Bye
@ St.Louis
vs San Francisco
vs Houston
vs New England
@ Baltimore
@ Houston
vs Tennessee
vs Denver
@ Jacksonville
vs NY Jets
@ Buffalo

The toughest part of the schedule seems to be before the bye @ Miami, @ Arizona and @ Tennesse. After the bye it's a favorable schedule for 3 games and the end of the season is favorable in the last 5 games. Tough games after the bye are vs NE, @ Baltimore and vs Tennessee. Not a bad schedule, i'll take it.

burn_baby_burn · 04-15-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by iggnuef

So now that the schedule is out, anyone other then Pagal planning a trip to see a game?

I looking to go to 2 games this year. Week 2 Pittsburgh at Chicago and week 9 Washington at Atlanta. Looking forward to them, as always gonna see some other sports while there.

I used to go to a few every year. But a wife and kids has really made it harder to get away. Last season I chose to go to New York for baseball and to Europe instead of hitting NFL games. I have my eye on a few this season. Depends if I can sweet talk the wife or not. It does help having relatives in Kansas City. They get the tickets, pick me up at the airport, provide with room and board and all transportation. Not to mention planning tailgate party's at Arrowhead with their friends. It makes traveling to see the Chiefs a little easier and cheaper.

Bobblehead · 04-15-2009, 11:22 AM

This is kind of a strange story:

Quote:

Spokesman Art Chase says Tuesday that Paulus threw with Blue Devils receiver Eron Riley during a workout last week on campus.

Paulus was a star high school quarterback in Syracuse, N.Y., but hasn't taken a snap since he was a senior in 2004 and focused on basketball at Duke.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ml?eref=si_nfl

I know there have been a few decent QBs who didn't play much in college (Cassell, Brad Johnson) but a guy who didn't even play football?

Tranny - here's your dark-horse first rounder (he may not make the second!

)

Pagal4321 · 04-15-2009, 11:49 AM

I'm fully excited that my trip is finally taking shape. I think the tie breaker would be if the Flames were playing either Dallas or Phoenix on those weekends. Obviously I'd like to see that Vikings game, but I think SD/DAL in the new stadium would be much better.

I had my first NFL stadium experience last Thursday, getting a tour of Soldier Field, now I just need to see the game live. Can't wait!!

rubecube · 04-15-2009, 01:06 PM

I may look at getting tickets to the Eagles @ Chargers game on Nov. 15.

transplant99 · 04-15-2009, 02:38 PM

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Tranny - here's your dark-horse first rounder (he may not make the second!

)

Free agent baby!!!

Actually not quite true as he is also talking to Rodriguez about going to finish his last year of eligibility at Michigan.

IF, and i think its a longshot at best, he does make the Michigan team...he will of been part of the two single largest and most intense rivalries in college sports in the US.

Michigan/Ohio St. AND Duke/North Carolina.

Hows THAT look on a resume.

rubecube · 04-15-2009, 03:44 PM

God I hate Dallas. Six games on national TV for a team that didn't even make the playoffs and has not improved in the offseason. Meanwhile the Eagles get one game on national TV despite making it to the NFC Championship. Dallas sucks.

OILFAN #81 · 04-15-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rubecube

God I hate Dallas. Six games on national TV for a team that didn't even make the playoffs and has not improved in the offseason. Meanwhile the Eagles get one game on national TV despite making it to the NFC Championship. Dallas sucks.

The controversy between Witten and Owens last year made some people watch. Now with Owens gone that's even gone! Now what's left? That drama queen Tony Romo. Oooooo I broke my pinky.......ooooo Jessica never called me......ooooooooo I suck.

transplant99 · 04-15-2009, 04:37 PM

Cant blame Dallas...they draw absolutely monster ratings.

Also I will say that I beleive they will be very good this year....just because of getting rid of all the cancers. Johnson, Jones and Owens all sent packing.

And i am in NO WAY a Cowboys fan.

iggnuef · 04-15-2009, 08:12 PM

[quote=Pagal4321;1790513]I'm fully excited that my trip is finally taking shape. I think the tie breaker would be if the Flames were playing either Dallas or Phoenix on those weekends. Obviously I'd like to see that Vikings game, but I think SD/DAL in the new stadium would be much better.

I had my first NFL stadium experience last Thursday, getting a tour of Soldier Field, now I just need to see the game live. Can't wait!![/quote=Pagal4321;1790513]

They do one there? I was looking at their website and couldn't see details on one. How much? Where did you get to go?

In Atlanta they charge $10 and you get to go to the coaches box, press box, luxury box, on the feild and in the dressing room. It was awsome!!!