The NFL Thread: 2012

[capt. scotty]

As I like to start this thread every year....

CONGRATS to THE NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS and ELi ONCE AGAIN BEATING THE ALMIGHTY TOM BRADY !!!!






....now that thats out of the way, tomorrow is D-Day! 

[capt. scotty]

I dont know about the rest of yinz, but today is my Christmas. Hopefully they just get the Luck and RG3 picks out of the way and get the ball rolling. I think there could be more than a couple trades within/into the Top 10.

The vast majority of people are projecting us to take him, but I actually agree and hope we grab this guy. He'd look great in black and gold

[Ruckus]

Steelers - F



Jets - F-

[Ruckus]

Man, I worked all night but was able to watch the draft on my phone all night.  Thanks NFL mobile.  Nothing really blew my mind tonight.  I just am bummed out the Jets drafted another "potential" guy on the D line.  Haven't we learned with Vernon Golston and Dwayne Robertson already?  Hopefully Quinton Coples finally breaks that mold.

If there was a winner, I guess it was the Vikings?

[capt. scotty]

Are you serious, man?!

I really wanted Donta but OL guys slipped like crazy. I love the Decastro pick. I was screaming to trade up to 20 to get him, but I guess no need in retrospect. I dont think there's any Cincy fans here, oh wait Dylan, but thanks for trading down and then taking a 2nd rd grade OG a few picks after we get 1 of the sure things this draft. 



As for Coples, I dunno Ruckus. Youre in the same place as my Pops, cant sweet talk that pick. He's a GMen fan, and I kept talking up Fleener or a OL as their pick. When they took David Wilson after Doug Martin was stolen from them, I couldnt sugar coat it. At least you got a guy with upside, although if I was a Jets fan I wouldve wanted Barron or Floyd much more.

There were so many trades, I leave picking the winners up to the guys who get paid for it.

[Ruckus]

I'm just messing with ya!  I have to admit that I didn't do as much of my typical due diligence prior to the draft.  I think the Decastro pick was excellent.  I know many Steelers fans here and they were all happy.  OLine was the way to go for you guys I guess and he seems to be a can't fail type player.  I'm sure you guys would be happy with a mini Faneca.

[Jackets N Pones]

Decastro's eyebrows alone make him a terrific draft pick. Anthony Davis has nothing on this guy. Honestly though, it seems like a great fit for the Steelers. 



Also, I am just hoping the Colts can nab Fleener tonight for the Manning-Clark connection Part Deux.

Lastly, this story about Mo Claiborne and the Wunderlich is awesome.

http://deadspin.com/5905680/morris-claiborne-is-the-smartest-rookie-in-the-nfl

[capt. scotty]

Lastly, this story about Mo Claiborne and the Wunderlich is awesome.

http://deadspin.com/5905680/morris-claiborne-is-the-smartest-rookie-in-the-nfl

"They say it's an IQ test. I came to the combine for football. I looked at the test, and wasn't any questions about football. I didn't see no point in the test. I'm not in school anymore. I didn't complete it. I only finished 15 or 18 questions."

;D ;D ;D


Colts taking Fleener and bringing him back together with Luck would be cool, and smart. Im sort of hoping they take Upshaw though so the Ravens dont get him with the next pick.

My wish list for tonight:

DEFENSE
ILB Mychal Kendricks
ILB Lavonte David

NT Alameda Ta'amu
NT Josh Chapman
DT Devon Still
DT Jerel Worthy

CB Trumaine Johnson

OFFENSE

OG Keleche Osemele
OG Amini Silatolu
OG/OT Cordy Glenn
OT Jonathon Martin
OT Bobby Massie

RB Isaiah Pead
RB Lamichael James

WR Reuben Randle

We'd probably have to trade up in the 2nd to have a shot at about half of them, but we have 9 picks remaining so I think we'll trade up in 1 of rounds 2-4

[pawpaw]

The Autumn Wind

There's A LOT of uncertainty with the Raiders right now, really looking forward to seeing what kind of team they are now as they start the first full season post-Al with a new head coach and GM. It's a strange time, but I'm hopeful.

The Niners looked STRONG yesterday, made the Packers offense look pretty average. The officiating in that game was HORRIBLE.

[The Bama Bear]

I expect the Raiders to show vast improvements tonight...I just don't know if it will be enough to beat the Chargers, I predict a great, close game though.

I'm just pumped to watch Rolando McClain school some fools.

[Hawkeye]

Pumped for Bears/Packers tonight!  Go Bears!

thought I would share this with y'all, in case you don't have NFL Sunday Ticket

http://www.wiziwig.tv/competition.php?part=sports&discipline=americanfootball

You can watch any NFL game on this site.  I did last weekend!  Just waiting for it to get shut down, but it works for now.

[Taterbug]

Pumped for Bears/Packers tonight!  Go Bears!

thought I would share this with y'all, in case you don't have NFL Sunday Ticket

http://www.wiziwig.tv/competition.php?part=sports&discipline=americanfootball

You can watch any NFL game on this site.  I did last weekend!  Just waiting for it to get shut down, but it works for now.

This is another decent site     http://atdhenet.tv/     ,  I used this site last year when Versus was blacked out so I could watch the mighty Blackhawks.


BEARS !!!!!

[Ruckus]

Man wtf was that?  I thought the days of Cutler being a bitch during and after games were going away.  As poorly as they played offensively, they were still right in the game through 3 quarters.  The Bears D played great.  I just don't understand why they didn't make any offensive adjustments and look towards Bennett and the TE over the middle some more to keep the safeties honest.  It looked like a Mike Martz called game all over again   Jamarcus Webb 

[joey_rogo]

I'm a Cutler hater so I was all smiles last night. Maybe now he won't run his mouth off before next week's game.

[Taterbug]

Man wtf was that?  I thought the days of Cutler being a bitch during and after games were going away.  As poorly as they played offensively, they were still right in the game through 3 quarters.  The Bears D played great.  I just don't understand why they didn't make any offensive adjustments and look towards Bennett and the TE over the middle some more to keep the safeties honest.  It looked like a Mike Martz called game all over again   Jamarcus Webb 

I wanted to throw up last night.  Cutler needs an attitude adjustment.  Why they didn't roll him out to the right side with play action to avoid the pressure is beyond me or just run the ball more.   

[iLikeBeer]

I'm a Cutler hater so I was all smiles last night. Maybe now he won't run his mouth off before next week's game.

Charles Woodson was happy to shove it back in Cutler's face:

"Heard some talk out of the Bears: Packers secondary not working coverage, bigger receivers ... we heard about it," Woodson told ESPN's Rachel Nichols after the game. "We understand that Jay is excited about his new weapons, but it's the same-old Jay. We don't need luck; Jay will throw us the ball."  OUCH!   

"I mean, the proof is in the pudding. You see the way the game went tonight ... he threw the ball to the defense,"  DOUBLE OUCH!!!   

I think Cutler learned a valuable lesson of STFU!

[pawpaw]

I'm a Cutler hater so I was all smiles last night. Maybe now he won't run his mouth off before next week's game.

Charles Woodson was happy to shove it back in Cutler's face:

"Heard some talk out of the Bears: Packers secondary not working coverage, bigger receivers ... we heard about it," Woodson told ESPN's Rachel Nichols after the game. "We understand that Jay is excited about his new weapons, but it's the same-old Jay. We don't need luck; Jay will throw us the ball."  OUCH!   

"I mean, the proof is in the pudding. You see the way the game went tonight ... he threw the ball to the defense,"  DOUBLE OUCH!!!   

I think Cutler learned a valuable lesson of STFU!

That's awesome! Same-old-Jay'd. 

The Bears do have a good team, and I wouldn't panic if I were a fan. I think they'll be fine, and should make the playoffs this season.

[Hawkeye]

I'm a Bears fan, but what Woodson said was f-ing funny.  Cutler...ugh...just play football and stop whining, wtf.

Yeah, I saw no adjustments being made whatsoever.  Lousy coaching, lousy protection for Cutler.

[Tracy 2112]

I'm a Cutler hater so I was all smiles last night. Maybe now he won't run his mouth off before next week's game.

Charles Woodson was happy to shove it back in Cutler's face:

"Heard some talk out of the Bears: Packers secondary not working coverage, bigger receivers ... we heard about it," Woodson told ESPN's Rachel Nichols after the game. "We understand that Jay is excited about his new weapons, but it's the same-old Jay. We don't need luck; Jay will throw us the ball."  OUCH!   

"I mean, the proof is in the pudding. You see the way the game went tonight ... he threw the ball to the defense,"  DOUBLE OUCH!!!   

I think Cutler learned a valuable lesson of STFU!

classic (follow the link down there to hear Woodson)

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8376717

[iLikeBeer]

Thanks Tracy!  The video is much better!    

Charles is arguably my favorite player to ever wear the winged helmet at Michigan!