The NFL 2007 Season thread

[drjeff]

Brady, enough said!

Before anyone starts the "why didn't they blow them out??" lines again. Remember, with the exception of the Steelers and likely the Giants, this game against the Pats for their opponents is THEIR Superbowl. The Pats are getting EVERYONE'S best efforts from now on. Watch for a monster battle next week against Pittsburgh!

 

[drjeff]

Ok, i'm sorry, but am I the only one who finds it stupid that the patriots can get pass interference called on them when they're on offense?!?

Frankly with some of the "seperation" moves Moss does, I'm suprised the Pats HAVEN'T been flagged more this year for offensive interference(and that's coming from a Pats season ticket holder)

 

[Mildcat]

I am ready for a couple of blow outs and run up the score type games now..

Laughing as loudly as I can I agree with you Jerry. They should have blown them out but they barely won. Lets hope the next few games are total blowouts.

 

[ERJ-145CA]

I'm so happy the Ravens snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Even though I'm a Jets fan I was rooting for the Pats (obviously the Jets season has been over for awile). I can't stand Brian Billick. I also hate the Dolphins and if the Pats go undefeated and Miami goes 0-16 it will be a great season because I won't have to hear about Miami being the only undefeated team.

 

[Mildcat]

Did anyone else notice respect between these two teams?

 

[FRITOLAYGUY]

Whew that was a close one. Is there anyone else you really want with 2minutes left inthe game today besides brady? Oh glad to see that timeout blow up inthe ravens face, maybe teams will stop trying to do that childish crap now, icing the kicker, etc.

 

[drjeff]

Whew that was a close one. Is there anyone else you really want with 2minutes left inthe game today besides brady? Oh glad to see that timeout blow up inthe ravens face, maybe teams will stop trying to do that childish crap now, icing the kicker, etc.

If Billick and his assistants hadn't lost his team yet, I bet it happened with that DUMB timeout call. If the Ravens are lucky, they'll go 1-3 the rest of the way with games left against The Colts(Indy will likely blow them out to reignite the Pats/Indy debate), The Dolphins (might they get off the Schnide???), The Seahawks and The Steelers.

In the Pats remaining 4 regular season games,their opponents records are meaningless, and the Pats in all likelyhood will see the best performance of the year from their opponents the rest of the year.

 

[PA Ridge Racer]

Brady, enough said!

Before anyone starts the "why didn't they blow them out??" lines again. Remember, with the exception of the Steelers and likely the Giants, this game against the Pats for their opponents is THEIR Superbowl. The Pats are getting EVERYONE'S best efforts from now on. Watch for a monster battle next week against Pittsburgh!

I'm loving 12-0 but in my mind I kinda had this one written off just before Boller threw the pick ... and I was kind of relieved because all of the undefeated hype would have then been over and we could simply focus now on getting the #1 seed and winning the freaking Superbowl. I'm not crazy about all of the "will this be the day" every time the Patriots take the field now.

Regarding this game, I think the Ravens were more fired up than the Eagles. I'm sure they felt disrespected being a 20 point dog in their house. Blowing teams out every week is so unrealistic and the spread again was too high. Baltimore still has a solid D. (The Patriots D better fix thiers quick before the playoffs.) I want nothing more than to beat Pitt next week...not because of staying undefeated, because it's another step to making sure all roads to AZ go through Foxborough. Oh and is anyone else getting worried about Brady possibly not breaking Mannings record? It's getting tight now. He has to average 2 TD's over the last 4 weeks.

 

[drjeff]

I'm loving 12-0 but in my mind I kinda had this one written off just before Boller threw the pick ... and I was kind of relieved because all of the undefeated hype would have then been over and we could simply focus now on getting the #1 seed and winning the freaking Superbowl. I'm not crazy about all of the "will this be the day" every time the Patriots take the field now.

Regarding this game, I think the Ravens were more fired up than the Eagles. I'm sure they felt disrespected being a 20 point dog in their house. Blowing teams out every week is so unrealistic and the spread again was too high. Baltimore still has a solid D. (The Patriots D better fix thiers quick before the playoffs.) I want nothing more than to beat Pitt next week...not because of staying undefeated, because it's another step to making sure all roads to AZ go through Foxborough. Oh and is anyone else getting worried about Brady possibly not breaking Mannings record? It's getting tight now. He has to average 2 TD's over the last 4 weeks.

Pretty much as soon as Boller threw that pick, I suddenly felt a bit better and started to feel a bit of confidence that #12 wouldn't let this one get away. Point spreads from here on out are just to make the folks in Vegas some cash, all that matters is the W.

The Pats D needs to shore up the middle. The Eagles passed all over them up the middle last week, McGehee(?sp) ran all over the middle last night and when Boller did his damage it was up the middle. Seems like the defensive line can get pressure and have been able to get to the QB, but about 1/2 second too late the last couple of weeks.

As for the TD record, I'm sure that Brady could care less, he'd much rather have a 4th ring. Plus, would it really suprise anyone if he has one more 5 TD or so game in him this season???

 

[jack97]

The Pats D needs to shore up the middle. The Eagles passed all over them up the middle last week, McGehee(?sp) ran all over the middle last night and when Boller did his damage it was up the middle. Seems like the defensive line can get pressure and have been able to get to the QB, but about 1/2 second too late the last couple of weeks.

The steelers game is it, the one I'm scared of. I was concern about the short week, whether the pat's offense can get enuf time to game plan the steeler's zone blitz and protect Brady. But I'm more concern about the pats D, the steelers have the weapons to attack the middle; either with the run or the pass which keeps the LB and secondary off balance. Parker is still running strong, the combo of Ben and Hines Ward finding the seams in the zone coverage makes me sick.

 

[drjeff]

The steelers game is it, the one I'm scared of. I was concern about the short week, whether the pat's offense can get enuf time to game plan the steeler's zone blitz and protect Brady. But I'm more concern about the pats D, the steelers have the weapons to attack the middle; either with the run or the pass which keeps the LB and secondary off balance. Parker is still running strong, the combo of Ben and Hines Ward finding the seams in the zone coverage makes me sick.

I think what it may very well come down to is Big Ben vs. Brady late in the 4th. If that's the case I know who I'd place my bets on

 

[2knees]

The steelers game is it, the one I'm scared of. I was concern about the short week, whether the pat's offense can get enuf time to game plan the steeler's zone blitz and protect Brady. But I'm more concern about the pats D, the steelers have the weapons to attack the middle; either with the run or the pass which keeps the LB and secondary off balance. Parker is still running strong, the combo of Ben and Hines Ward finding the seams in the zone coverage makes me sick.

Jack, the steelers are simply not the same offensive team without Santonio Holmes. Dont know his status for next week but without him, they wont score enough, in my opinion, to keep up.

 

[jack97]

I think what it may very well come down to is Big Ben vs. Brady late in the 4th. If that's the case I know who I'd place my bets on

Jack, the steelers are simply not the same offensive team without Santonio Holmes. Dont know his status for next week but without him, they wont score enough, in my opinion, to keep up.

Feeley and Boller torched them up the middle in two consective weeks. I think last nite game showed how weak the middle was when Thomas was playing outside.

I still think the pats will win but it go down the wire, the steelers D has enuf talent to keep it close.

 

[Warp Daddy]

ARGGHHH --- i 'm in deep dark deperssion excessive misery -- DA BEARS from super bowl to toilet bowl in one season

Gotta get a new QB and some mgt that is willing to pay $ for talent --GAWD awful ." Sweetness "must be groaning up in heaven over this predicament

 

[FRITOLAYGUY]

ARGGHHH --- i 'm in deep dark deperssion excessive misery -- DA BEARS from super bowl to toilet bowl in one season

Gotta get a new QB and some mgt that is willing to pay $ for talent --GAWD awful ." Sweetness "must be groaning up in heaven over this predicament

What a great player, if they still had him they wouldnt need or have a QB problem, that man could do it all and then some.

 

[Warp Daddy]

He was ONE of a kind > A joy to watch

 

[mattchuck2]

Jack, the steelers are simply not the same offensive team without Santonio Holmes. Dont know his status for next week but without him, they wont score enough, in my opinion, to keep up.

Holmes practiced today and he's in for Sunday.

 

[jack97]

Holmes practiced today and he's in for Sunday.

Both Holmes and Polamalu are off the injury report. IMO, Polamalu makes their D from good to great, he allow the zones blitzes to be effective.

 

[2knees]

Holmes and Polamalu are off the injury report but Anthony Smith makes the all-idiot team. What the hell was he thinking. It wasnt as bad as some guarantees but dude, SHUT IT!

 

[drjeff]

Holmes and Polamalu are off the injury report but Anthony Smith makes the all-idiot team. What the hell was he thinking. It wasnt as bad as some guarantees but dude, SHUT IT!

Brady to one of his plethora of receivers will burn Smith a few times Sunday afternoon would be my guess now. Gotta love the 'ol bulletin board material!