2009 NFL Season Discussion - Page 4

Slayder · 07-30-2009, 01:11 PM

I'm down in San Antonio right now at Cowboys training camp. Went to their kickoff event thing. Holy shit, that's gotta be the most concentrated collection of Mexicans since Santa Anna stormed the Alamo.

I've been to two practices, got some autographs. A lot of things to note, but the biggest thing I noticed was how much Kitna is an upgrade over Brad Johnson. McGee looked half-decent too, actually.

taebin · 07-30-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Slayder

McGee looked half-decent too, actually.

Get the fuck outta here.

Draegan · 07-30-2009, 08:56 PM

Oh fuck. Dash, Tash and Bash? Get the fuck out of here. That's fucking terrible. It's almost as bad as the Giants chanting "G-Fence" and the playoff game. That was so lame. Thats why we lost too, probably.

psu199 · 07-30-2009, 09:45 PM

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It's almost as bad as the Giants chanting "G-Fence" and the playoff game. That was so lame. Thats why we lost too, probably.

Also the fact that Eli throws about as well as I do when it's windy out?

Slayder · 07-31-2009, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by taebin

Get the fuck outta here.

Ease up on the hate there, Chief. I'm a Texas Tech alumn, so I've got more cause for aggie hate than anyone. For a third string, he was making some pretty tight throws that rookies usually can't do at that stage.

Draegan · 07-31-2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by psu199

Also the fact that Eli throws about as well as I do when it's windy out?

Neither QB were throwing well that day. I was at the game.

It's just fat ass, I'll help you hide a gun, Antonio Pierce couldn't find Westbrook all day. And the Giants kept taking out Jacobs in the first half for some dumb reason.

And it was windy as fuck.

Zhaun's_Shade · 07-31-2009, 03:32 PM

Just heard a quick spot on local news saying there is a rumor that Micheal Vick is here training with the Patriots.

madmaan · 07-31-2009, 04:01 PM

Which doesn't make sense at all. Why would he want to backup anybody?

Zhaun's_Shade · 07-31-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by madmaan

Which doesn't make sense at all. Why would he want to backup anybody?

Because it beats not having a job? Maybe they're putting him at something other than QB? I dunno, I'd like more information myself.

Here we go. The retracted the rummor.
Rollout

Genjiro · 07-31-2009, 04:11 PM

The teams he might be able to go and start on are in general bad teams, and adding his sins to most of those teams is probably not the best thing for him or them.

As far as football goes? It makes absolute perfect sense, and as much as I dislike Bellichick, he's still a good coach and a student of the game--in fact he's spent a ton of time with people like Urban Meyer at UF studying the spread offense/wildcat in the offseason given how Miami torched their asses with it. It's been no surprise to me that they would look into something like this, New England was very interested in Pat White from the draft (flew him up there to workout), which is probably why Miami took him so early in round 2. Plus, adding Vick to an already explosive offense gives it not only a new dimension for people to prepare for, but given how Brady was hurt last year, it gives him a break along with a guy who is used to playing as a starting QB in the NFL. Just adding 5-10 wildcat type plays a game makes the opposing defense spend a ton of time on something a) that is hard to defend with the right personnel and b) most NFL players haven't seen since college (and some not even in college). I forget the saying, but it's something akin to "every wrinkle play you can put in makes the defense spend 30 minutes preparing to stop it". I wouldn't want to be the guy having to prepare my defense to stop Brady--Moss an then a giant ass curveball and completely new offense when Vick is in the game.

I'm going to be interested to see how this season plays out with how many teams are adapting some form of the wildcat/spread offense. This just seems to be (with the Manny/Ortiz roid thing) the absolute worst time to bring in Vick to NE as far as Boston sports fans are probably concerned.

Edit: By the way, that rumor was floating around over on NFL.com yesterday as well, with Bellichick talking about Vick as being a great weapon or something. Could just be his typical smokescreen but given all the other evidence of what hes been doing in the offseason it makes a lot of sense to me.

Fadaar · 08-01-2009, 11:54 AM

Ah, the memories. Welcome back the 1976 Tampa Bay¿Buccaneers - Buc 'Em

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Fuck, I thought I would be spared the horrors of ever seeing those uniforms on the field again.

Rythonn · 08-02-2009, 03:59 AM

Lighter, faster Beanie hurt at camp

Fucking hell!! Granted he just rolled an ankle, but wtf in his very first training camp and in the first fucking run drill. Wow just wow.

Genjiro · 08-02-2009, 04:35 AM

Well Hightower played pretty well for you guys, it doesnt sound serious at all. Just be glad you have him, its crazy nowadays for any NFL team to not have at least 2 or even 3 capable running backs.

Everlast · 08-02-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Genjiro

Well Hightower played pretty well for you guys, it doesnt sound serious at all. Just be glad you have him, its crazy nowadays for any NFL team to not have at least 2 or even 3 capable running backs.

Note to Philadelphia Eagles: Sign Edgerrin James.

AtwaKom · 08-02-2009, 11:39 AM

Oh Cincy!

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Originally Posted by National Football Post

The Andre Smith holdout in Cincy, in full effect now that the rookie from Alabama missed Friday’s practices, is a bad sign for this football team if it continues for an extended period of time.
I’ve talked before about the effect of rookies missing time in training camp, but there is a major difference between a wide receiver holding out and Smith, who is expected to start for the Bengals this season. This Cincinnati team gave up 51 sacks in 2008 and drafted Smith with the No. 6 overall pick for that exact reason.

But the more time he misses, the farther he falls behind. Plus, his conditioning has always been a concern, and when he’s not at practice, he’s not getting into the proper shape it takes to compete at this level.

Yea, it's still way early in camp but everyone called me crazy when I said this clown shouldn't be drafted until the 2nd round. He just doesn't have the mind to make it in the NFL. I'm fairly confident he's just chilling in his house smashing cupcakes right now.

07-30-2009, 08:56 PM	#48 (permalink)
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07-31-2009, 04:11 PM	#55 (permalink)
Genjiro We bawlin boi! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,823	The teams he might be able to go and start on are in general bad teams, and adding his sins to most of those teams is probably not the best thing for him or them. As far as football goes? It makes absolute perfect sense, and as much as I dislike Bellichick, he's still a good coach and a student of the game--in fact he's spent a ton of time with people like Urban Meyer at UF studying the spread offense/wildcat in the offseason given how Miami torched their asses with it. It's been no surprise to me that they would look into something like this, New England was very interested in Pat White from the draft (flew him up there to workout), which is probably why Miami took him so early in round 2. Plus, adding Vick to an already explosive offense gives it not only a new dimension for people to prepare for, but given how Brady was hurt last year, it gives him a break along with a guy who is used to playing as a starting QB in the NFL. Just adding 5-10 wildcat type plays a game makes the opposing defense spend a ton of time on something a) that is hard to defend with the right personnel and b) most NFL players haven't seen since college (and some not even in college). I forget the saying, but it's something akin to "every wrinkle play you can put in makes the defense spend 30 minutes preparing to stop it". I wouldn't want to be the guy having to prepare my defense to stop Brady--Moss an then a giant ass curveball and completely new offense when Vick is in the game. I'm going to be interested to see how this season plays out with how many teams are adapting some form of the wildcat/spread offense. This just seems to be (with the Manny/Ortiz roid thing) the absolute worst time to bring in Vick to NE as far as Boston sports fans are probably concerned. Edit: By the way, that rumor was floating around over on NFL.com yesterday as well, with Bellichick talking about Vick as being a great weapon or something. Could just be his typical smokescreen but given all the other evidence of what hes been doing in the offseason it makes a lot of sense to me. __________________ Genjiro--Legacy of Steel--EQ1 sexy monk (retired) Entreri--Guildleader of Ardent Legion--EQ2 (retired) "The men the American public admire most extravagantly are the most daring liars; the men they detest most violently are those who try to tell them the truth." -- H.L. Mencken Last edited by Genjiro; 07-31-2009 at 04:19 PM..

08-01-2009, 11:54 AM	#56 (permalink)
Fadaar Detective Fox Mulder Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,611	Ah, the memories. Welcome back the 1976 Tampa Bay¿Buccaneers - Buc 'Em NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Fuck, I thought I would be spared the horrors of ever seeing those uniforms on the field again. __________________

08-02-2009, 03:59 AM	#57 (permalink)
Rythonn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,711	Lighter, faster Beanie hurt at camp Fucking hell!! Granted he just rolled an ankle, but wtf in his very first training camp and in the first fucking run drill. Wow just wow. __________________ eRepublik Profile - Scy Fye To sign up and play go here.

08-02-2009, 04:35 AM	#58 (permalink)
Genjiro We bawlin boi! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,823	Well Hightower played pretty well for you guys, it doesnt sound serious at all. Just be glad you have him, its crazy nowadays for any NFL team to not have at least 2 or even 3 capable running backs. __________________ Genjiro--Legacy of Steel--EQ1 sexy monk (retired) Entreri--Guildleader of Ardent Legion--EQ2 (retired) "The men the American public admire most extravagantly are the most daring liars; the men they detest most violently are those who try to tell them the truth." -- H.L. Mencken

07-30-2009, 01:11 PM	#46 (permalink)
Slayder Maybe I'm a Lion Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 211	I'm down in San Antonio right now at Cowboys training camp. Went to their kickoff event thing. Holy shit, that's gotta be the most concentrated collection of Mexicans since Santa Anna stormed the Alamo. I've been to two practices, got some autographs. A lot of things to note, but the biggest thing I noticed was how much Kitna is an upgrade over Brad Johnson. McGee looked half-decent too, actually.

07-31-2009, 03:32 PM	#52 (permalink)
Zhaun's_Shade Death Panel Supporter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 2,634 -7 Internets	Just heard a quick spot on local news saying there is a rumor that Micheal Vick is here training with the Patriots.

07-31-2009, 04:01 PM	#53 (permalink)
madmaan High Quantity of Win Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 312	Which doesn't make sense at all. Why would he want to backup anybody?

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