Strange SB: Burrow vs Stafford - no premier QB this year. And LA has the home field advantage...hmmm
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Josh McDaniels? Lol. What about Rich Biscaccia? He's nothing short of a miracle worker taking the team to the playoffs given the incredible adversity he was up against with all those criminal problems & the damage caused by that idiot Gruden. So, they would pass on Biscaccia for McDaniels? Crazy...the coaching carousel in the league has become a clown show.Looks like the Raiders are going to hire Josh McDaniels, and Dave Ziegler, both from New England. Josh was too emotional when at Denver, but I have a hunch that won't be an issue here. He must also have been enticed by large cap room in the future. Questions are if Josh is going to call plays on offense, and who his DC is going to be. I think it would be a mistake to not keep Gus Bradly, if at all possible.
Elway is not the GM anymore turning over all player personnel decisions to George Paton, who was hired this year coming from Minnesota where he served in a similar capacity. Elway is officially "President of Football Operations" but his contract isn't being renewed for 2022 as he's expressed an interest in bidding for ownership.Why would Aaron Rodgers want to play in the same division as Patrick Mahomes? The AFC West is one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL, and KC one of the best, most formidable, best coached, organizations in the NFL. Does he really think that Denver is going to complete head to head with Mahomes/Reid just because he's arrived? Play them twice a year? Then see what happens in the playoffs? Just to follow a coach, and because Elway likes older QB's and will pay big $ to get him there? I have some news Aaron, the Packers are a more stacked team than the Broncos. Oh, and the NFC North has one good team. The Packers. If the goal of an NFL team is to win games, think about that scenario for just a second.
Another late game implosion by the Niners, another 10 point lead down the drain. No wonder Niners fans are so frustrated. Tartt had to make that catch it went straight into his hands then a few dumb penalties and that was that.Some of the play calling as well left me mystified especially on third downs. Not one of Shanahan's better called games.What a collapse by the 49ers. But the Rams kept it together when it mattered, for the second week in a row, if just barely. But that drop by Tartt is the kind of play that haunts a player the rest of his career. The rest of the team folded pretty badly when it mattered as well. Despite Jimmy G getting them this far, it wouldn't surprise me at all if he plays somewhere else next year. Trey Lance has looked nothing close to ready to start for an NFL team, but he does have athletic skill, and they moved up in the draft to get him. Recall that SF was in talks to get Stafford before that. So, Lance better be the answer.
IF the Bengals can protect Burrow at all, I think they have a chance to win, the way they stiffened up against KC, who I think is a better team than LA. However, that's a big IF. We saw what Tennessee did against them, and the Rams have a better pass rush than the Titans, certainly better than KC. To me that's the key of the SB. That, and the Rams are very inconsistent. That is a concern for certain. But the Bengals must have layers of strategy to protect Burrow. Their D can only keep them in there so long.
If the Rams don't win this SB, they likely won't for many, many years to come. They gambled everything on this one season, everything.
Yeah that interception could have changed the game. Rams did what I thought Chiefs were about to do after the two missed interceptions, make them pay. With how close the games were and all the parity with Chiefs, Bills, Bengals, Ravens, and Chargers I wonder if this could be the last time Chiefs could make the Super Bowl. AFC is far away from being dominated by NE and Indy with Steelers behind them. The coming 10-20 years could show like how NFC had their quarterbacks go to 1-2 Super Bowls. Since it was from like 2001-2019 the AFC quarterback was Brady, Manning, or Ben besides twice.Another late game implosion by the Niners, another 10 point lead down the drain. No wonder Niners fans are so frustrated. Tartt had to make that catch it went straight into his hands then a few dumb penalties and that was that.Some of the play calling as well left me mystified especially on third downs. Not one of Shanahan's better called games.
Burrow is a premier QB to me. He has looked like an elite QB for two months now.Strange SB: Burrow vs Stafford - no premier QB this year. And LA has the home field advantage...hmmm
Strange SB: Burrow vs Stafford - no premier QB this year. And LA has the home field advantage...hmmm
I think that the biggest home field advantage is having your regular routine: your own house, family, bed, toilet, practice facility, car...I don’t think LA playing at home is going to be such a significant advantage. The 49ers seemed more vocal at times, granted SF is much more closer to LA, and there was always going to be a lot of 49ers fan in LA, but the Bengals beat the Chiefs on the road, KC was always one of the toughest places to play at. I also think the Bengals will have a decent amount of support. They should be fine.
I think that the biggest home field advantage is having your regular routine: your own house, family, bed, toilet, practice facility, car...
Ask the Bills about the SB. Kansas will be frustrated but at least they got one recently, this time they didn't even get there, last time they were thrashed, as veterans will tell you, getting to the SB is very difficult unless your Brady. The 49ers also have lost their last three SB appearances and probably should have progressed again but they have to convert. The Bengals were a quiet pick at the beginning of the season while the 49ers were 15-1 to win it. Chiefs and Bills along with the Rams were the favourites. Next year its in Vegas see how the Raiders go !Yeah that interception could have changed the game. Rams did what I thought Chiefs were about to do after the two missed interceptions, make them pay. With how close the games were and all the parity with Chiefs, Bills, Bengals, Ravens, and Chargers I wonder if this could be the last time Chiefs could make the Super Bowl. AFC is far away from being dominated by NE and Indy with Steelers behind them. The coming 10-20 years could show like how NFC had their quarterbacks go to 1-2 Super Bowls. Since it was from like 2001-2019 the AFC quarterback was Brady, Manning, or Ben besides twice.
But I mean there should be a huge difference now in the AFC on what teams or quarterbacks are in the Super Bowl and it will be more like the NFC. From 2001-present it has been Brady, Manning, Ben, Mahomes, Flacco, Gannon (Who ever the Raiders quarterback was), and now Burrow. Brady, manning and Ben were in the Super Bowl majority of the team. While the NFC it has had massive parity. So that should be how it is in the NFC now with the AFC with potentially 6 teams that should be Super Bowl favorites.Ask the Bills about the SB. Kansas will be frustrated but at least they got one recently, this time they didn't even get there, last time they were thrashed, as veterans will tell you, getting to the SB is very difficult unless your Brady. The 49ers also have lost their last three SB appearances and probably should have progressed again but they have to convert. The Bengals were a quiet pick at the beginning of the season while the 49ers were 15-1 to win it. Chiefs and Bills along with the Rams were the favourites. Next year its in Vegas see how the Raiders go !
A few people picked the Bengals to be the dark horse this season. If the Rams don't win it will be seen by many as a giant fail with all of their investments in the win now mentality and getting a win at home. Should be an interesting one as the Rams have shown a habit of seizing up in the second halves this season when they have the game under control and even against the 49ers they had all the possession in the first half but not much to show for it . If the Bengals offense gets going they can add points quickly and the Rams won't want to let them back into the game.
Life is very good. Two more months and graduated x.xDon't jinx them please.
I don’t know how true the story is as I couldn’t find anything on it but about 1-2 weeks ago on McAfee that the owners didn’t want to pay the coaches their playoff incentive bonuses because they were disappointed. For everyone’s sake I hope that’s not true.Done.
I guess Kingsbury still has some credit with the GM and ownership. The record has improved for 3 years straight and the goal for this season was to make the PO, which he achieved. That will change next year though, you gotta aim for something bigger.
I still believe the roster needs talent. There really is just one elite player (Nuk) in the team. First rounders in the past few drafts have been mediocre to terrible (with the lone exception of Murray). The defense in particular needs playmakers.
67.5 | 5,316 | 43 | 12 | 102.1 |
Brady has announced he's officially retired. Here are a few thoughts:
He has 7 Super Bowl rings, and is a five time SB MVP. Three time league MVP. He could have 10 Super Bowl rings, maybe more. Remember this:
• The two losses against the Giants were a dropped ball away each game.• The loss to Philly was a close game, with the Eagles offense putting up 12 points in 4Q to secure the win.• In 2011 the Patriots were 14-2, had HFA, and botched a divisional game against the Jets, who they dominated in the regular season, and blew out four weeks previous.• In 2008, the Patriots had one of the most stacked teams ever, and Brady got hurt in week 1, the only real injury of his career.
In his entire 22-23 year career Brady lost just 73 games, total. The New York Jets have lost 76 in just the last seven years alone.
His career numbers are staggering. His playoff numbers staggering. If you combine his regular season, and playoff numbers, he has 97,000 yards passing. But also his team stats. 17 division titles alone is just unreal. Only two seasons in his entire career did his team not make the playoffs. Once in 2003, another when he was hurt.
His numbers this season, his last, at age 44, were extremely impressive. MVP impressive. Career best for most players level impressive:
Comp %. Yards_________ TD __ INT_________Rating
67.5 5,316 43 12 102.1
Brady is unquestionably the best player in NFL history, and one of the greatest athletes in sports history. His dominance, and his leadership, are unparalleled, maybe in the history of team sports.
Brady has announced he's officially retired. Here are a few thoughts:
He has 7 Super Bowl rings, and is a five time SB MVP. Three time league MVP. He could have 10 Super Bowl rings, maybe more. Remember this:
• The two losses against the Giants were a dropped ball away each game.• The loss to Philly was a close game, with the Eagles offense putting up 12 points in 4Q to secure the win.• In 2011 the Patriots were 14-2, had HFA, and botched a divisional game against the Jets, who they dominated in the regular season, and blew out four weeks previous.• In 2008, the Patriots had one of the most stacked teams ever, and Brady got hurt in week 1, the only real injury of his career.
In his entire 22-23 year career Brady lost just 73 games, total. The New York Jets have lost 76 in just the last seven years alone.
His career numbers are staggering. His playoff numbers staggering. If you combine his regular season, and playoff numbers, he has 97,000 yards passing. But also his team stats. 17 division titles alone is just unreal. Only two seasons in his entire career did his team not make the playoffs. Once in 2003, another when he was hurt.
His numbers this season, his last, at age 44, were extremely impressive. MVP impressive. Career best for most players level impressive:
Comp %. Yards_________ TD __ INT_________Rating
67.5 5,316 43 12 102.1
Brady is unquestionably the best player in NFL history, and one of the greatest athletes in sports history. His dominance, and his leadership, are unparalleled, maybe in the history of team sports.
Adam didn’t get himself in field goal range and he gave the Patriots the lead with a touchdown drive previously against the Panthers. Seattle is also even extremely, extremely lucky to be even at the goal line. The way the end was played, they played themselves into having to pass the ball either on 2nd or 3rd and they picked the down that it is still 50/50 if it’s a pass and a play that has been a 100% for them. When Lynch had a terrible record needing 2 yards or less that year. Many teams “choked” against them. When someone has a history of comebacks and winning at the last minute, that will scare anyone. Especially when the Patriots had been moving the ball previously, they just had the turnovers. The luck in these wins is no where close to the Giants loses.I know they were close in those losses, but they beat the Rams and Panthers on last second FG’s, the Seahawks didn’t run the ball, and the Falcons had a historic choke.
As I have posted before, I don't agree with this assertion of that SB. All (maybe most) games have 'ebs and flows'. Look at this weekend,: KC great first half, poor second half, while CIN was almost the opposite.I know they were close in those losses, but they beat the Rams and Panthers on last second FG’s, the Seahawks didn’t run the ball, and the Falcons had a historic choke.