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Managed to beat the Lions 28 to 26. We haven't been able to play well in the second half. Well except for against the Bill, but they don't count as a NFL team to me. They are a little better with Fitzpatrick the Edwards. Luckily to this point the NFC doesn't look to hard. The winner of the West will be .500 at best. The East isn't looking to great at this point. The Bears defense is keeping them in game. The Packers still don't have a running game, no since Ahman Green got injured about 5 years ago. The only teams that look real good are the Saints and the Falcons. The Saints haven't been scoring much, but their defense has played very well.
Reply #81. Oct 04 10, 7:53 AM
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daver852
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The Chiefs are an eight point dog at Indianapolis. I am praying they have enough sense to just run the ball every play on offense and not let Cassell do too much damage. Indy's offensive line is pretty banged up, so I hope Manning spends a lot of time looking up at the sky.
Reply #82. Oct 10 10, 9:35 AM
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daver852
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Well, they didn't listen to me. Cassel threw what, nine incompletions in a row? Call him home, Jesus, call Charlie Weis home.
Reply #83. Oct 10 10, 1:46 PM
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AntonLaVey
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It's not Chuck's fault Cassel is horrible.
Reply #84. Oct 10 10, 2:08 PM
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daver852
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Anton, of course he's horrible! That's the point. Suppose you're an Offensive Coordinator. You've got three Pro Bowl quality running backs, one adequate wide receiver (Bowe), a nondescript tight end, and a quarterback the Bears wouldn't have on a bet. What would your game plan be? Here's mine:
Handoff to Jones
Handoff to Jones
Handoff to Charles
Handoff to Jones
Handoff to McCluster
Handoff to Jones
Handoff to Charles
Handoff to Charles
Handoff to McCluster
Handoff to Jones
Etc.
Once in a blue moon throw a pass downfield to Bowe, or a quick out to the tight end.
If the Chiefs had done what I would have done, they would have won the game. But, Noooooooooo! Let that [expletive deleted] Cassel throw the ball away every other play. Try an onside kick on the opening play of the game, and screw it up. You're down 3-0, so don't kick the tying field goal on 4th and 2, let your pathetic excuse for a QB throw the ball away.
I am a bit miffed.
Reply #85. Oct 10 10, 6:05 PM
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AntonLaVey
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Yes, but Daver, you got to think about that some situations call for a pass. Late in the game and down by ten and less than two minutes to go, they had to pass. Don't worry, though. That division is very weak. Your defense looks pretty good too.
I lost my bet in that game. I needed a mere 33 points and Manning couldn't do squat against that defense. Good thing Tennessee beat Dallas and got me back on the plus side.
Reply #86. Oct 10 10, 6:41 PM
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AntonLaVey
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Oh, you meant running the whole game? Any coach can snuff that out. Load up the box and make the passing game beat you. Chuck did the right thing.
Reply #87. Oct 10 10, 6:42 PM
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| raidersfan15
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and the Raiders beat the Chargers 35-27, after two blocked punts and a fumble recovery. Thank you Rivers!
Reply #88. Oct 10 10, 7:06 PM
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daver852
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The passing game can't beat you if your QB can't pass. And a good running game can wear down a defense. All you need is a pass every ten plays or so to keep the defense honest. Matt Cassel is a disgrace! Elvis Grbac reborn.
Reply #90. Oct 10 10, 7:36 PM
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AntonLaVey
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An offense that is 90% running will keep a defense honest? Allow me to stop laughing at that statement before I go play more trivia.
Reply #91. Oct 10 10, 7:48 PM
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daver852
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When you have a QB who can't pass, you run. A lot. When you average 4+ yards a run, you run. A lot. If you have the tools to run, you wear a defense down. It's not exciting, but it's effective.
Reply #92. Oct 10 10, 9:35 PM
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AntonLaVey
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It won't be effective when the defense knows you will be running nine times out of ten. Armchair quarterbacks who never played the game see stats of four yards a run and figure, "Hey! Let's run all the time. We have a great running game. No need to pass. They can't stop the run." Ok, how would you like 8 or 9 in the box? You won't be beating my defense with your running game. Throw the ball and see what happens.
Reply #93. Oct 10 10, 10:01 PM
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Schoonie101
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Just got back from Raider - Charger game. Aw yeah. My voice is done from that game. Such a nail biter but glad to see the Raiders get that monkey off their back.
OK. That was nice. No more. :)
I think it's hilarious that the Chargers' sole accomplishment in the last 10 years was beating a bad Raiders team - that's it. That's all they did. Period. And now they don't even have that. ROFLMFAO.
Reply #94. Oct 11 10, 12:31 AM
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AntonLaVey
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Congratulations on your one win, finally, against the Chargers, Schoonie. Maybe next time, the Raiders can do it again without the Chargers shooting themselves like they did yesterday in the first quarter.
Reply #95. Oct 11 10, 10:20 AM
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cubswin2323
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I saw the coverage of the Favre voice mail. Ouch. It's clear the voice is his. This could cost him dearly.
Reply #96. Oct 11 10, 10:34 AM
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daver852
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Yeah, Favre blew it this time. Anton, when Cassel gets his mitts on the ball and throws it, it's pretty certain that what will happen is an incompletion. He doesn't get all that many ints because no one can catch a ball he throws.
Reply #97. Oct 11 10, 11:25 AM
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AntonLaVey
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Blame your GM for getting him, and your head coach for sticking with him. Don't blame Chuckles for trying to make it work.
Reply #98. Oct 11 10, 11:32 AM
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| JBCizzle
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I bet that I'm one of the only Jaguars fans here.
Reply #99. Oct 11 10, 1:41 PM
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Schoonie101
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Well, Anton, defense and special teams are part of the game. The Raiders made big plays when they needed them. Or are you going to try to say those were luck?
Reply #100. Oct 11 10, 5:27 PM
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