tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post6688582202549063902..comments2024-03-29T08:03:16.892-07:00Comments on B/X BLACKRAZOR: The Day Before The Day BeforeJBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03263662621289630246noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-63692655911237791452014-09-03T19:29:38.857-07:002014-09-03T19:29:38.857-07:00@ Lloyd:
I have some very good friends and (and o...@ Lloyd:<br /><br />I have some very good friends and (and one ex-boss) who were from Wisconsin, all Packers fans, and all quite nice...though it was irritating that after 15-20 years of living in Seattle they were still supporting the Pack against the home team. The ("obnoxious") folks I'm talking about are the ones that actually show up at the stadium...I know there are plenty of wonderful people who root for the green and gold.<br /><br />As for Detroit...civic pride? Becoming part of the community? Taking that first step to recovery? Something like that.JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263662621289630246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-28253946418500454522014-09-03T18:31:35.415-07:002014-09-03T18:31:35.415-07:00First I have to say "Go Pack Go" .
That...First I have to say "Go Pack Go" .<br /><br />That being said, I think you are closer to the truth with 10 wins than 12, I hope it's 12 but I'm thinking 10.<br /><br />I've also heard the bad reports of Packer Fans, but never having been to Lambeau field yet, I don't know. And I have only casually met other Packer fans, and not at games, so I hope the stories are exaggerated.<br /><br />As for Detroit, what player with NFL money would even want to live in Detroit?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15473258406926509070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-78267257085700844442014-09-03T15:19:00.605-07:002014-09-03T15:19:00.605-07:00@ Anthony:
With Dallas's defense, the Giant&#...@ Anthony:<br /><br />With Dallas's defense, the Giant's offense, and the Redskins terrible, terrible karma, it's hard not to pick Philly to at least come out on top o the division. I'll just be surprised if they enjoy the same success they did last year.<br /><br />[and BTW I don't find a Steelers beatdown all that impressive. Now THERE's a team that's overrated!]<br /><br />; )JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263662621289630246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-60637326164431727982014-09-03T12:57:26.106-07:002014-09-03T12:57:26.106-07:00I guess I'll forgive you for what you wrote ab...I guess I'll forgive you for what you wrote about the Eagles ;-) I will agree that the "Iggles" as some pronounce it here in the Philly area, are not as strong as they used to be. But they just tore up the Steelers the other day (I watched it from a company suite/box...pretty nice). Granted it was preseason but the first-string, while they were in the game, looked good to me.Anthony Simeonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04312134763577949405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-15803661530121088842014-09-03T12:46:30.174-07:002014-09-03T12:46:30.174-07:00@ Monk:
While it's always fun to see "Am...@ Monk:<br /><br />While it's always fun to see "America's Team" falter, I still pull a little for Big D. Nostalgia,man.<br /><br />I think you're way off on the Bears. I watched the Seahawks march five times on their first string defense in the preseason. The only thing that keep the score down? Time ran out in the half forcing Seattle to kick a FG. Otherwise, it would have been 35-0. Cutler's still Cutler. Despite Jared Allen, I'm more inclined to call 'em 6-10 then 10-6. We'll see how it unfolds.<br /><br />It sounds a bit like you're a fan of the G-Men. If so, well, I feel for you man. Maybe this will be one of Eli's "on" years.JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263662621289630246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-17855757722200984632014-09-03T12:37:47.894-07:002014-09-03T12:37:47.894-07:00@ Monk:
Ha! Thanks for playing!
Watts and Clowne...@ Monk:<br /><br />Ha! Thanks for playing!<br /><br />Watts and Clowney may be great, but they need an offense to score points...that's why I see them under .500. The Chargers (who I have been watching) have a fantastic offense this year...and no defense. Bet the over in all their games this year.JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263662621289630246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-67187579098661658642014-09-03T08:10:31.869-07:002014-09-03T08:10:31.869-07:00NFC EAST:
As a huge NFC East fan, I hate to admit ...NFC EAST:<br />As a huge NFC East fan, I hate to admit it, but it might be one of the worst this year. I still think the AFC South is probably the worst but these guys might be right behind. <br /><br />Eagles: Chip Kelly and the Eagles will have success. If for no other reason than the fact that they got better through the season last year and have made a lot of good improvements to the team. The defense may actually be decent and their offense will be potent. Yes, defenses may have more tape to watch on Kelly's offense but he has more experience playing against them now as well. Kelly is all about innovation and changing. I think they will be better than last year.<br /><br />Dallas: is going to be on the bottom. While Romo and Bryant will put up some big numbers their defense is substantially worse than last year and they were bad last year. I think this is going to be a hard year for Dallas.<br /><br />Washington: I can see 7-9. Even if RGIII improves and gets better their defense is no better than it was last year and it wasn't great last year.<br /><br />The Giants: while the defense is going to be better (despite Perry Useless not being capable of disguising a blitz), and the run game is going to be better, if Eli and the receivers can't get on the same page they won't get far. My hope is the defense and run game will give them a chance to win some tight games but I still think the Eagles take the division.<br /><br />NFC NORTH:<br />Packers: definitely over-rated. Their defense has been a liability the last few years and I don't see any evidence it has improved. I don't see them going 12-4.<br /><br />Bears: last year was like BizarroWorld for them. The offense was great and their defense was terrible. If their defense improves (which it should with a healthy, more experienced unit), and their offense gets better, then they have a chance to win the division. Their success, more than ever, is riding on their defense. I think they will win the division.<br /><br />Detroit: not a whole lot to add. I feel bad for Calvin Johnson.<br /><br />Minnesota Vikings: I think will actually improve! With Ponder gone they have a chance to actually take advantage of some of the talent they have and get better. Probably still bottom of the division though.<br /><br />NFC SOUTH: <br />If you had asked me at the end of last season I would have said it was a toss-up between the Saints and the Panthers. With the Panthers losing all of their receivers and the Saints making some really smart improvements (despite getting rid of Sproles, I loved him with Brees), the Saints take the division.<br /><br />Not much to add on the other teams.<br /><br />NFC WEST:<br />Wow. Talk about a whirlwind of change and lots of ups and downs. The Seahawks still take the division although I think some of the games will be tougher since everyone and their mother will be gunning to beat you guys. <br /><br />I would definitely put the Cardinals above the 49ers if it wasn't for Carson Palmer. Which is a shame because they have some serious talent on that team. With the circus that has been the 49ers though I think they have a shot to take second place. Hopefully the offense can get going and we can see the potential this team has.<br /><br />The 49ers will be worse since they have lost so many people and their offense hasn't improved much. They may make a late surge as their injured players come back though but I don't think they will make the playoffs.<br /><br />Even with Bradford out for the season, the Rams wouldn't have made the post-season. Their coaching staff includes Jeff Fisher and Brian Schottenheimer. Jeff Fisher may make for a good defensive coordinator but only a mediocre head coach and Brian Shitenheimer is awful. Isn't it funny how when he showed up they started comparing Bradford to Sanchez and their offense tanked? Isn't it funny how Sanchez is with a good offensive coordinator and is all of the sudden playing incredibly well? They lost any hope of winning once they brought Shitenheimer onboard. The only worse decision would have been to hire Kevin "Kill-drive" Gilbride (why does NY always end up with such awful offensive coordinators?).Monkapotomushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15863829877299943297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-41779356040383456852014-09-03T08:10:04.787-07:002014-09-03T08:10:04.787-07:00Here's my thoughts:
AFC EAST:
Yes, the Patrio...Here's my thoughts:<br /><br />AFC EAST:<br />Yes, the Patriots will likely win the division but I think their record will be closer to 10-6 than 12-4. There are a number of games they give to the Patriots for no other reason than "because". That's stupid. Also, this is IF, I repeat, IF Gronk can stay healthy (which I doubt), their O-line doesn't get worse (it was decent last year), and their defense improves.<br /><br />Also, the Dolphins might surprise some people. They have had a very quiet but very productive off-season. If their O-line can jell they have a chance to be better than they were last year.<br /><br />As for the Jets, it all comes down to Geno. If he can play better than he did last year, then they have a shot at challenging Patriots. <br /><br />The Bills, well, are the Bills.<br /><br />AFC NORTH: <br />I see the Ravens being much better than they have been given credit for and at the top of the division. Their receiving corps is much improved and has had more time with Flacco. The defense should be improved with another year of experience under the belt for the younger players, and the running game should be better now that they don't rely solely on Rice. Another team with a quiet but very productive off-season.<br /> I can't see the Steelers being 10-6 since like you said, how have they gotten better?<br /><br />Bengals could be 10-6, but they lost a lot of players to free agency. If they don't get snake-bit they have a chance of winning the division.<br /><br />The Browns, what can I say for one of my favorite under-dog teams. I love Hoyer, he looked great last year, but with the loss of Gordon and some others, they will probably be at the bottom again.<br /><br />AFC SOUTH:<br />I have to disagree with you here. I can actually see the Texans being a .500 team, as long as JJ Watt and Clowney can stay healthy. If those two stay healthy their defense should be able to keep them in a lot of games and give them a shot at winning. So I could see 8-8 for the season.<br /><br />While the Titans have an easier schedule than the Colts, the Colts have a better team than they did last year (despite Richardson). Even without Mathis their deference is improved from last year and their offense should be more consistent than last year. 10-6, 11-5, somewhere in there is about right.<br /><br />Even with a healthy Jake Locker the Titans still don't have much chance. This is Jake Locker were talking about here.<br /><br />Yeah, I'm with you on the Jags.<br /><br />AFC WEST:<br />Yeah, this one is interesting and has me very excited to see how things play out. I also think KC has the chance to be better and a good shot at making the playoffs. That said, Andy Reid will lose it for them in the playoffs. Having watched the NFC East for 10 years I can tell you he might be good in the regular season, and is great with quarter backs, but put him in a high pressure, do or die situation, and he will choke. He will either make a bad play call or waste time-outs. I can't tell you how many games he lost for the Eagles over the years.<br /><br />Chargers: I'm not sure about since I really haven't been paying attention to them and the Raiders will stink again. <br /><br />Denver: overall, I think is a better team than last year. What it is going to come down to is whether or not Payton can adapt to the better defenses and up his game. As much as I agree with you on them not making the Super Bowl I would much rather have the Broncos than the Patriots. Hopefully someone in the AFC will surprise and we won't have either team.Monkapotomushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15863829877299943297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-71427267237729426082014-09-02T14:35:54.716-07:002014-09-02T14:35:54.716-07:00@ Harv:
I was very late to the "fantasy foot...@ Harv:<br /><br />I was very late to the "fantasy football" thing (other than Blood Bowl...REAL "fantasy" football), but I played for 3-4 years, something like 2005-2008. But I had to quit.<br /><br />First off, I'm too obsessive-compulsive as it is...one more hobby is the last thing I need. Second, I am a TERRIBLE homer...my team consisted mostly of Seahawks players (which was okay because they were a good team during those years). But thirdly I was A TERRIBLE HOMER, and would do things like sitting players that were playing against the Seahawks, or that were threatening their chance of making the playoffs, etc. Every year my team got worse and my "creative waiver wire work" got more OCD and it was stopping me from actually ENJOYING the football season. So I finally quit, cold turkey. <br /><br />As with quitting smoking, I really don't miss it.<br />: )JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263662621289630246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4143435314932633148.post-77319520663723522242014-09-02T14:14:55.308-07:002014-09-02T14:14:55.308-07:00One of our non gamer friends, observed that our ga...One of our non gamer friends, observed that our gaming talk might have a lot in common with fantasy football and he challenged us to play in a league with him. I am fortunately someone who also enjoys football (but not a die hard fan), and having just finished our draft this weekend, I find that I am looking forward to seeing how it all plays out.<br /><br />Wondering if you play any fantasy football as well, seems like a natural fit.Stacktracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05778633676064958982noreply@blogger.com