The NFL 2011 Season Thread

[indytraveler]

Ok I've got to set the record straight. The Colts will win the AFC South. Yes the Texans, Titans, Jags are better but the Colts are too. Yes Peyton had off season surgery but last time he had one, he won the MVP award. However, they won't make it to the Super Bowl. Home teams don't get that chance. So here are the rest of my predictions.

AFC teams: Jets, Patriots, Ravens, Chargers, Texans, Colts

NFC teams: Packers, Bears, Eagles, Falcons, Saints, Rams

Jets-Patriots in AFC Champ game

Falcons-Packers in NFC Champ game

see ya in Indy
Patriots v Packers

I don't care who wins as long as their fans show up with $ and spend, spend, spend in our city and pay those stadium taxes. I do believe that this city will show the other cold weather cities how to throw an "outdoor" party, just like with the Final Four.

[Pagan]

ahead of a hapless Dolphins.

Rassa frassa rassaa...

Ah well...Andrew Luck here we come!

[gueli]

Rassa frassa rassaa...

Ah well...Andrew Luck here we come!

I have said it before and I will say it again- dolphins will win just enough to put luck out of the picture...

[Pagan]

I have said it before and I will say it again- dolphins will win just enough to put luck out of the picture...

And the Jets will win just enough to break their fans' hearts once again and cause Rex to slam his headset into the turf for a third time.

Hey...you wanna rain in my Andrew Luck parade I'll rain on yours.

[Ian]

Continuing the Dolphin bashing, from the "What are you smokin'??" file ...

Vontae Davis thinks the Dolphins have the best corners in the NFL.

Let's see ... how many Pro Bowls have the corners on the top teams gone to?

Eagles
DRC - 1
Asante Samuel - 4 time Pro Bowler/3 time All Pro
Nnamdi Asomugha - 4 time Pro Bowler/4 time All Pro
Total - 9 Pro Bowl appearances

New York Jets
Darrelle Revis - 3 time Pro Bowler/2 time All Pro
Antonio Cromartie - 1 Pro Bowl/1 All Pro
Total - 4

Dolphins
Vontae Davis - 0
Sean Smith - 0
Total - 0

I'm not sayin' he sounded stupid or anything ... I'm just sayin' ...

[gueli]

And the Jets will win just enough to break their fans' hearts once again and cause Rex to slam his headset into the turf for a third time.

Hey...you wanna rain in my Andrew Luck parade I'll rain on yours.

So they will win just enough to break our hearts... um you forget how cold and unforgiving our hearts are. For years we have had no hope. For years we had mangini, groh, and lets not forget Kotite.

If the jets win just enough, and we make it to the playoffs, I am good with that. If we make it to the Championship game for the third time, I will not be expecting us to win it. Every year ,as a long suffering Jets fan, I wait for the other (losing) shoe to drop. Many years its right after the first regular season game .

As far as smashing his headset... The Jets can frustrate the most optimistic person. Even their coach.
And much like the dolphins we never seem to lose enough to have the #1 pick.

So I will rain on your Luck parade. Just like the dolphins will likely win 1 of our head to head games. It is what it is.

So what do you think of rexs tatoo ?

Also Ian, you are dead on. Oh my goodness I just agreed with you. Is there snow in .... ?

[Pagan]

Continuing the Dolphin bashing, from the "What are you smokin'??" file

Vontae Davis thinks the Dolphins have the best corners in the NFL.

Let's see ... how many Pro Bowls have the corners on the top teams gone to?

Eagles
DRC - 1
Asante Samuel - 4 time Pro Bowler/3 time All Pro
Nnamdi Asomugha - 4 time Pro Bowler/4 time All Pro
Total - 9 Pro Bowl appearances

New York Jets
Darrelle Revis - 3 time Pro Bowler/2 time All Pro
Antonio Cromartie - 1 Pro Bowl/1 All Pro
Total - 4

Dolphins
Vontae Davis - 0
Sean Smith - 0
Total - 0

I'm not sayin' he sounded stupid or anything ... I'm just sayin' ...

Hey...Rex has said the Jets were going to the superbowl three years straight. Didn't hear you yapping about that.

So let me get this straight...when the Jets run their mouths it's "swagger," but when the Dolphins do it's stupidity?

I see.

He's talking about a tandem. Who knows? Let's see after this year. Past pro bowls mean nothing now. If that's the case we have the best running back in the league now, we signed Larry Johnson, right?

Let's see how it plays out this year. MOST football experts will tell you Davis and Smith are a very good tandem. The best? We shall see.

And don't include the Eagles in there, homer. That tandem hasn't played together yet. You have no idea if they'll be a good mix together. Washington loaded up with a ton of pro bowl free agents one year a short time ago. We all saw how that turned out.

So what do you think of rexs tatoo ?

Awful. Bad placement, bad art. Still wondering why he did that.

[Ian]

So let me get this straight...when the Jets run their mouths it's "swagger," but when the Dolphins do it's stupidity?

In fairness, I just have a soft-spot for the Ryans because of Buddy ... but no, obviously Rex is a moron.

Let's see how it plays out this year. MOST football experts will tell you Davis and Smith are a very good tandem. The best? We shall see.

I actually do think they're a good tandem ... better than good, really. I mean, the Dolphins had the 8th best pass defense in the NFL last season which is pretty darn good.

I was mostly just busting your chops ... I actually like both these guys a lot.

But in fairness, it's hard to argue that the Eagles' trifecta of corners isn't the most talented (not accomplished ... talented) in the NFL.

[BraddyB]

Why am I reading this thread??? Eagles this, Jets that. It's kinda silly to post stats when the Steelers are going to win the Superbowl.

And the Flyers stink too

[Pagan]

But in fairness, it's hard to argue that the Eagles' trifecta of corners isn't the most talented (not accomplished ... talented) in the NFL.

Oh I know..believe me, I'm just happy Ashmoongie or whatever his name is didn't go to the Jets!

[Ian]

And the Flyers stink too

On this we can agree!

[Greenlawler]

Why am I reading this thread??? Eagles this, Jets that. It's kinda silly to post stats when the Steelers are going to win the Superbowl.

And the Flyers stink too

Just like last year huh..

[Ian]

If that's the case we have the best running back in the league now, we signed Larry Johnson, right?

No more Pro Bowl RB for you!

[darthmacho]

I'm biased, but I predict the Patriots will win the Super Bowl. I predict that every year though.

As for the NFC, I think the Packers will actually improve, but repeating won't be easy, so look for the Eagles or Falcons to take them down in the playoffs.

[Ian]

As for the NFC, I think the Packers will actually improve, but repeating won't be easy, so look for the Eagles or Falcons to take them down in the playoffs.

I agree the Packers won't repeat. It's only happened once in the last twenty years or something and I certainly don't think the Packers are the team to beat the odds.

Not the Eagles either ... our offensive line is an absolute mess meaning Vick has no shot at playing the entire season meaning we'll probably win 10 or so games and lose in the first round of the playoffs just like we always do. Depending how soft our linebackers are, we might not even make the playoffs. Too many weaknesses on the Dream Team.

I like the Saints or the Falcons in the NFC.

[Greenlawler]

I am starting to drink the cool aid....Titans are making some good moves with their cuts and contracts. I still don't buy the Texans....and the Colts might be Peyton-less for longer than they thought....

whispers of more surgery on Indy radio today....

[gueli]

I am starting to drink the cool aid...Titans ....and the Colts might be Peyton-less for longer than they thought....whispers of more surgery on Indy radio today....

I think that collins can still play. Maybe not a full season, but he still has the touch.

I'm biased, but I predict the Patriots will win the Super Bowl. I predict that every year though...

I agree that the Patriots are a tough team. But so are the steelers.

Jets make it tough on the Patriots. I think we are still a contender...

I agree the Packers won't repeat...Not the Eagles either ...Too many weaknesses on the Dream Team.

I like the Saints or the Falcons in the NFC.

I agree. Again whats going on here

Oh I know..believe me, I'm just happy Ashmoongie or whatever his name is didn't go to the Jets!

Your happy when the jets do not sign any big name free agents. especially because you would have to read, over and over again, about the hype. But hey, you read the post...

By the way, as long as you can stick pins in your "rex vodoo doll" you will be happy.

Just like if the jets win 10 games this year I will be happy.


So everyone, did your team make any surprise moves at the cut down to 53 ?
what about after ?

Good luck all
(and yes that means you too, pagan)

[indytraveler]

I am starting to drink the cool aid....Titans are making some good moves with their cuts and contracts. I still don't buy the Texans....and the Colts might be Peyton-less for longer than they thought....

whispers of more surgery on Indy radio today....

Yes, Precious Peyton is hurting... Listed as doubtful for the opener. The way things are going its going to be a long season. The O-line still can't produce a running game and if Collins has to play more than a month then they will learn about his mobility or lack thereof in the pocket. Could be hard pressed to make playoffs.

[WDWfanatic742]

Welcome back NFL, we missed you

[Ian]

Well boy was I wrong about the Packers! They looked unstoppable last night ... could be a looooooooooong season for teams in the NFC who have to contend with them.