So who you reckon will land the Vince Lombardi trophy this year. Which rookie will impress, which of last years Rookies will hold a starting position. Which team will improve the most. Who'll get worse. heres a few of my thoughts.
Indy will get to play-offs but no Superbowl, Pats my favs to once again to will it all again. Calvin Johnson and the Lions to finally start going somewhere. Reggie bush to develop into a NFL suited player. Saints to reach play offs again. Falcons to have an awful year, Miami to get worse. The Raiders?? probably. Chargers could also go all the way.
Thats all for now, stay tuned.
Is it not 2 early for thios? The All ireland isnt over yet.
Patriots will probably win it all with the addition of Moss, as long as he does not act the maggot. Indy havent really addressed their Defence in off season. San Diego will not be too far away if LT keeps up his usual numbers & Rivers will be a year older/wiser.
Providing Brees can stay fit Saints will have another huge year.
Pats V Saints super bowl for me.
If LT succumbs to the Madden curse the Chargers are goosed.
I know i said i though this was most boring sport ever but i'm starting to see the light thanks to NFL 07 on the xbox
Quote from: Gnevin on August 20, 2007, 11:21:08 AM
I know i said i though this was most boring sport ever but i'm starting to see the light thanks to NFL 07 on the xbox
08 is out this Friday !!
Brady Quinn had a dinger of a debut last night - threw 2 TDs in the last 10 minutes of an ultimately losing effort
Didnt he draft from notre dame? was at the jets v vikings game friday night..two bad teams! think iam going to have to support the giants :-\
Quote from: new devil on August 20, 2007, 03:06:00 PM
Didnt he draft from notre dame? was at the jets v vikings game friday night..two bad teams! think iam going to have to support the giants :-\
yeah he was drafted from Notre Dame, but further down the list that everyone expected. i didnt think he was gonna get much action this year though
What about the Bears? I see they're going to be using Devin Hester as a wide receiver this year. Could be interesting. Obviously Rex will need to get the finger out too.
Looking forward to seeing the Saints this year....Peyton a year older and wiser, and he wasnt too bad a coach last year either! Thought they were great to watch last year with McAllister, Colston and Bush. Could be a surprise packet.........Whats the craic with Michael Strahan at Giants - has he resigned for another year???
He hasn't reported to training camp yet as he is contemplating retirement
Every one is talking about the Pats, but I feel the Chargers will have another great year, winning the division and eventually making the Superbowl though I really hope they dont. I'm really interested in watching the Saints this year, maybe an outside bet to reach the Superbowl.
Of all teams I'd really hate to be a Falcons fan at this stage, they are screwed without Vick, who will hopfully get what he deserves at this stage.
Da Bears 148 vs Anyone Else -31 in the SuperBowl
Its a toss up between Chargers, Bears, Colts, Saints, Pats and the Big Sleeper St.Loius.
Only injuries and 17 weeks will tell.
Patriots have to be the favs- roll on Sept 9th for Pats v Jets!
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2983121
Vick pleads guilty
Quote from: Rossie11 on August 20, 2007, 11:19:37 AM
If LT succumbs to the Madden curse the Chargers are goosed.
I thought it was Shaun Alexander?? I heard LT turned down the cover of Madden 08 not wanting to tempt fate.
'08 is Vince Young.
Quote from: Gnevin on August 20, 2007, 11:21:08 AM
I know i said i though this was most boring sport ever but i'm starting to see the light thanks to NFL 07 on the xbox
Once you figure out the rules and the basic strategy thats involved, i think it makes people realise what a great sport it is. Madden on the Sega Megadrive was what got me hooked on NFL. Cant remember what one it was but it was the first one to have commentating, by that i mean John Madden would shout TouchDown!!! and Incomplete!! and That was a Zinger!! at the appropriate moment.
Micheal Vick is a complete tool. If your the highest paid player in the whole league, can you not find something legal to amuse yourself, Christ sake. his careers over, Matt Schuab come back please. I am a falcons fan, and in one off season ive totally lost hope for any kind of success in the next 10 years. we could be the new Detroit Lions.
Brady Quinn will get a fair bit of game time i think, because i can see him being thrust into it. especially in the later half of the season.
How about "Gods favourite team" the Dallas Cowboys, what you reckon. With Tony "the homo" Romo i think they can have an awesome season, just need something at RB to be really effective.
I doubt Vick must have "Tyson Syndrome", plenty of bastards willing to spend his money for him, i can understand if you lived in Dungannon ;) and were doing a bit of dogfighting but this man is a multi millionaire for christ sake. He was over rated anyway, a running back in a quarterbacks body.
To be fair he could throw a ball through a brick wall, not that it would win you any games but he might have a future in the circus after he gets out of jail.
The only thing Vick ever successfully passed was herpes.
will be interesting to see how Brady and Moss get on at the Pats.
All right lads we are under way and already some big talking points. Kevin Everett suffering a tragic injury and his career surely over, lets just hope that he will be able to walk again. Also the Pats seem to be in the news at the moment and could lose their first draft pick for next season after the wholing spying on the other team.
Anyway results after week 1:
Saints 10
Colts 41
Cardinals 17
49'ers 20
Ravens 20
Bengals 27
Giants 35
Cowboys 45
Lions 36
Raiders 21
Bears 3
Chardgers 21
Buccaneers 6
Seahawks 20
Titans 13
Jaguars 10
Broncos 15
Bills 14
Steelers 34
Browns 7
Eagles 13
Packers 16
Dolphins 13
Redskins 16
Panthers 27
Rams 13
Patriots 38
Jets 14
Falcons 3
Vikings 24
Chiefs 3
Texans 20
Week 2 Fixtures
Atlanta at Jacksonville
Buffalo at Pittsburgh
Cincinnati at Cleveland
Green Bay at N.Y. Giants
Houston at Carolina
Indianapolis at Tennessee
New Orleans at Tampa Bay
San Francisco at St. Louis
Dallas at Miami
Minnesota at Detroit
Seattle at Arizona
Kansas City at Chicago
N.Y. Jets at Baltimore
Oakland at Denver
San Diego at New England
Monday, Sep. 17
Washington at Philadelphia
And my picks
Jacksonville
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
N.Y. Giants
Carolina
Indianapolis
New Orleans
San Francisco
Dallas
Minnesota
Seattle
Chicago
Baltimore
Denver
San Diego
Philadelphia
Any opinions on this weeks games lads?
A great week in the NFL has been overcast by the sad news of Kevin Everett.
I think anyone who plays football, it really brings you down to earth when you see these things happen. I love football and i always want to go out and hit hard and have fun, Stuff like this really makes you take stock of the commitments and the risks involved in playing football. I think of all the times i've had hard hits or got flipped or the helmet to helmet collisons which arent always avoidable, I just feel lucky to have my health. The injuries i have suffered still pain me to this day but compared to what Kevin Everett is going through I wont complain. Best wishes to a brother in the fellowship of gridiron players, and all sports men and women who play high contact sports who put their bodies on the line in the sports that they love. Pray for a speedy recovery, and i hope that kevin makes a full recovery.
Some good games. Hard to argue with your picks galwaybhoy. Although I like the new look Detroit Lions and I think they can beat the Vikes at home in Ford Field. Pats against the chargers is going to be great. Hard to pick a winner, think i'll just sick back and watch it unfold. LT is fantastic, but i feel Rivers isnt a great QB. Brady and Moss are looking like a solid partnership and can strike deep. Both Defences were good in week 1. im not making a prediction.
Did you get tickets for Wembley yet Juice?
Quote from: Balboa on September 14, 2007, 11:04:46 PM
Did you get tickets for Wembley yet Juice?
You bet i did, got them the other day. cant frickin' wait. Ill be cheering on the Giants
Quote from: thejuice on September 14, 2007, 11:18:05 PM
Quote from: Balboa on September 14, 2007, 11:04:46 PM
Did you get tickets for Wembley yet Juice?
You bet i did, got them the other day. cant frickin' wait. Ill be cheering on the Giants
Take it you have accomodation/flights sorted?
I live in UK near Coventry, me and my cousins are going, dont know if we're staying in London and whether ill take Monday off. We'll be sorting that out soon
Quote from: thejuice on September 14, 2007, 10:43:32 PM
A great week in the NFL has been overcast by the sad news of Kevin Everett.
I think anyone who plays football, it really brings you down to earth when you see these things happen. I love football and i always want to go out and hit hard and have fun, Stuff like this really makes you take stock of the commitments and the risks involved in playing football. I think of all the times i've had hard hits or got flipped or the helmet to helmet collisons which arent always avoidable, I just feel lucky to have my health. The injuries i have suffered still pain me to this day but compared to what Kevin Everett is going through I wont complain. Best wishes to a brother in the fellowship of gridiron players, and all sports men and women who play high contact sports who put their bodies on the line in the sports that they love. Pray for a speedy recovery, and i hope that kevin makes a full recovery.
Juice, where do you play and how long?
IVe played in the IAFL and BCAFL, for 5 years. i know that doesnt make me a vetern but i didnt exagerate in anything that i've said. Going to go back playing hopefully with the Coventry Jets next season who depending on tomorrows Britbowl may be defending champs.
Anyone watching the games tonight. Im watching the Dallas Vs Miami game on Sky. Its the interactive game so when it goes to a break which normally means, Kevin Cadle and the others crunching the numbers but in this case its videos of the cheerleaders and "f**k me....i wish they would".
Anyway. Romo and TO, Whitten at al are doing well moving the ball but the run game isnt working. havent seen the phins on the ball yet.
Quote from: thejuice on September 16, 2007, 10:06:38 PM
Anyone watching the games tonight. Im watching the Dallas Vs Miami game on Sky. Its the interactive game so when it goes to a break which normally means, Kevin Cadle and the others crunching the numbers but in this case its videos of the cheerleaders and "f**k me....i wish they would".
Anyway. Romo and TO, Whitten at al are doing well moving the ball but the run game isnt working. havent seen the phins on the ball yet.
I watched the Indy v Titans game earlier but the missus is refusing to hand over the remote for 6 hrs. I noticed that last week when i went interactive, for some reason they cant show the ads so you just get a load of cheerleaders with their tits hanging out..... What about them Browns, Brady who?
QuoteI watched the Indy v Titans game earlier but the missus is refusing to hand over the remote for 6 hrs. I noticed that last week when i went interactive, for some reason they cant show the ads so you just get a load of cheerleaders with their tits hanging out..... What about them Browns, Brady who?
Going a bit far Balboa - tits not enough for you?
Quote from: Cloc Mor on September 16, 2007, 10:32:36 PM
QuoteI watched the Indy v Titans game earlier but the missus is refusing to hand over the remote for 6 hrs. I noticed that last week when i went interactive, for some reason they cant show the ads so you just get a load of cheerleaders with their tits hanging out..... What about them Browns, Brady who?
Going a bit far Balboa - tits not enough for you?
Those cheerleaders brighten up a dreary Sunday !!
Jaysis i may start watching American football...Cheerleaders :o
After the final today, the nfl 2008 seems a long way away. Im sure a lot of counties will be back in training pretty soon in preperation. Dont think Donegal will put as much effort into it as this year. What does anyone else think of the new structure? The one good thing now is you can now meet any team in Ireland in the league. Previoulsy for example Tyrone and Armagh couldnt play.
Wow the Browns and Bengals put on some game, a total of 96 points between both teams. Im watching bits of the Chiefs/Bears game and will probably watch most of the next match as well.
Quote from: Tyrone Dreamer on September 16, 2007, 10:48:07 PM
After the final today, the nfl 2008 seems a long way away. Im sure a lot of counties will be back in training pretty soon in preperation. Dont think Donegal will put as much effort into it as this year. What does anyone else think of the new structure? The one good thing now is you can now meet any team in Ireland in the league. Previoulsy for example Tyrone and Armagh couldnt play.
??? I think your confused Tyrone dreamer
Anyone up to watch the Chargers/Pats game?
Apparently some more allegations brewing concerning the Patriots eavesdropping on other teams!
Quote from: hardstation on September 17, 2007, 01:56:06 AM
New England up 14 - 0.
I liked that touchdown (2nd one) but what happens during the adverts that follow?
A recovered ball, they go mad again ??? ??? ???
They are huge big lads. One of them (plays for the chargers and blocks the lad who throws it between his legs) looks pregnant or he has been on the beer and burgers for 20 years!
Yes, big williams is a monster. Its a balls with all the stoppages, but it gives you more time down the pub away from the mrs. almost 3 hours worth.
Its a big deal because they blow shit up to be a "great play" anytime anything happens (even in soccer too, a half decent sliding tackle is replayed over and over again and blown up to be a "great play"
My take on why they get so excited is because its all they get to do. If you were a player who only ever played defense, you might get pretty excited yourself.
btw, tyrone dreamer getting lost was pretty funny.
Ok. then I dont know. Theres no pleasing you hardstation!!
Its the yanks for ya. They do sport wrong. Except golf - they know how golf should be played. Carts, beer ladies and burger bars at the 9th.
Last nights results
Chargers 14 Patriots 38
Raiders 20 Broncos 23
Jets 13 Ravens 20
Chiefs 10 Bears 20
Seahawks 20 Cardinals 23
Vikings 17 Lions 20
Cowboys 37 Dolphins 20
Saints 14 Buccaneers 31
Bengals 45 Browns 51
49'ers 17 Rams 16
Texans 34 Panthers 21
Packers 35 Giants 13
Colts 22 Titans 20
Falcons 7 Jaguars 13
Bills 3 Steelers 26
And tonights game sees Washington @ Philadelphia
Saw a good bit of the Bears/KC game. When is the Grossman madness going to end? Really unfair on the rest of the team to be continually let down by this sub standard bum.
They have no offence. Shouldnt have let Thomas Jones go.
They are relying on big defence plays of the brilliance of Hester to bail them out.
Will be found out this year unless they make a drastic change.
Letting Jones go was very strange. Benson has potential but Jones was consistently doing the hard yards. Apparently they didn't like each other. If I was a coach I'd use that to my advantage. Benson was better yesterday but I'm still to be convinced.
On the other hand Hester is just a phenomenon. They have to get him more involved in the offence. Screen passes and the like - he could be a serious weapon and you'd think even Grossman could manage those short passes.
If anythnig the Defence is actually better again this year. Look to be getting after QB's a bit better but they're going to suffer like last year with having to be on the field so much.
Monday night result
Washington 20 Philadelphia 12
Week 3 fixtures
My predictions in bold
Dolphins @ Jets
Chargers @ Packers
Niners @ Steelers
Bills @ Patriots
Vikings @ Chiefs
Lions @ Eagles
Rams @ Bucs
Cards @ Ravens
Colts @ Texans
Jaguars @ Broncos
Browns @ Raiders
Bengals @ Seahawks
Panthers @ Falcons
Giants @ Redskins
Cowboys @ Bears
Titans @ Saints
Anyone watching tonights matches on Sky? I'm looking forward to Jags @ Broncos, its the second red button game. Should be another victory for Denver, but with two tight wins against two very poor teams in their first two games its not a sure victory for them.
How Rex Grossman can continue to start for chicago is beyond belief. I think lovie smith needs to replace him, before the bears replace lovie.