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Well last season really did takeme by surprise with the game of the season involving my fav team the 49ers.

 

This season I do not see them doing as well as last year, a little bit of unrest over the quarter back position and looking for a new number one over smith, leave me with doubt.

 

I think Green Bay will win it this year now they have sorted out their defence, but I think the Patriots will be there or there abouts.

 

Bring it on!!!

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Feeling cautiously optimistic that the Seahawks will manage a winning season for the first time in the Pete Carroll era. A top 10 defence/defense and an interesting quarterback competition between rookie Russell Wilson and free-agent acquisition Matt Flynn should help. If Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin can stay healthy then that's the running game sorted. 4-0 record during pre-season is encouraging too.

 

As for the big prize, I see it being a shoot-out between the usual suspects: Packers, Patriots, Giants and Steelers... but I hope for a surprise package to mix things up!

 

Looking forward to it! :D

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Great start by the Broncos. Manning looked good especially once he'd warmed up. This despite being sat on the sideline for long spells of the game. Damn you Roethlisberger and your long 3 down conversions. Man - some of those were painful at the time.

 

I hate the Steelers but wouldn't write them off based on one loss. They looked good for long spells of the game. Once Mendenhall comes back they could well be in the post season shake-up. Hell - they may even make it back to Mile High for the AFC Champ game.

 

Great to see the Packers lose as well. Steelers & Packers are like the Lpool & Man Utd of American football. Plastic fans everywhere across America who've never been to Green Bay or Pittsburgh in their lives.

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Feeling cautiously optimistic that the Seahawks will manage a winning season for the first time in the Pete Carroll era. A top 10 defence/defense and an interesting quarterback competition between rookie Russell Wilson and free-agent acquisition Matt Flynn should help. If Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin can stay healthy then that's the running game sorted. 4-0 record during pre-season is encouraging too.

 

As for the big prize, I see it being a shoot-out between the usual suspects: Packers, Patriots, Giants and Steelers... but I hope for a surprise package to mix things up!

 

Looking forward to it! :D

 

DOH!

 

The Ravens looked good (albeit against a mediocre Bengals outfit) and seem to be developing an offence to match their defence.

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DOH!

 

The Ravens looked good (albeit against a mediocre Bengals outfit) and seem to be developing an offence to match their defence.

 

Ravens were very good and the Bengals did make the playoffs last season. But I remember thinking the same thing last season after they destroyed the steelers - next week they lost to a very average titans side. Still think Suggs will be a miss and the defense is starting to show its age. Hard to get one's head around the offense leading the way.

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Not a great start for the Saints 0-2 after 2 very winnable games...next up Kansas City on Sunday (who we should OWN) and away to Green Bay the week after which should be hella tough to say the least!

 

I'm still confident that we'll reach the play-offs but I'm just hoping the team gel before the next tough game against the Packers otherwise I fear we could get well and truly owned at Lambeau

 

Not an avid follower, but likely to looking in on Jacksonville's results this year, seeing as they appear to England's adoptive NFL team for the next few years.

 

Hope you're ready for a LOOOOONG season then, the Jags are f'ing terrible.

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So then, watching the Iggles is hard work just now but at least it's not boring like watching the Pats.

 

Is it just me or are there far more interceptions all round this season?

 

Watching any of the major league teams in Philly is never boring WC.

 

After two one point wins to open proceedings the Eagles were just diabolical on Sunday. Andy Reid's game management was embarrassing, highlighted by using his last timeout straight after a break and then having to pass on the one yard line as not enough time to run and no TO's left, resulting in another sack on Vick and a 98 yard TD to send the Cards in 24-0 at the half. Reid is pass happy, despite having a short QB who gets sacked a lot and despite having an elite RB in Shady McCoy who is rarely getting to actually, er, run with the ball.

 

In typical Philly fashion the natives are not happy and it never takes much for them to call for Reid's head at the best of times, after all he's been there 14 years and no SB at what should be a powerful club.

 

Still, have to say those Sixers look pretty good for the coming season (Andrew Bynum and all) ...

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Still a bit of a neutral, I have no team but my son is ****ed off that his team (packers) appear to have been robbed by a dodgy decision at the death. Certainly seems that Jennings intercepted. Looks as though they're re-analyzing still, 30 mins after the end. Bonkers!

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Still a bit of a neutral, I have no team but my son is ****ed off that his team (packers) appear to have been robbed by a dodgy decision at the death. Certainly seems that Jennings intercepted. Looks as though they're re-analyzing still, 30 mins after the end. Bonkers!

 

three dodgy decisions, the pass interference during the drive was called the wrong way, plus the pass interference missed during the last play. And it was an interception.

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Yep,pretty conclusive that. Packers coach was fuming at the post game interview.

 

Nemesis at work then, the usual officials have been giving them every dodgy decision possible for a few seasons now.

Guess they know how it feels to have unbiased officials.

 

Remember an NFC championship game against the Iggles a couple of years back, Packers must have got 15/20 iffy decisions in their favour and the Iggles got about 200 yards of penalties. Clay Matthews does it, it's a great play any other linebacker...roughing the passer.

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That was a great game last night. The ending was brilliant.

 

Still a bit of a neutral, I have no team but my son is ****ed off that his team (packers) appear to have been robbed by a dodgy decision at the death. Certainly seems that Jennings intercepted. Looks as though they're re-analyzing still, 30 mins after the end. Bonkers!

 

LV - I could almost handle you being a Chargers fan but please don't become a Packers (or Steelers) fan. It would be like an American living in Southampton becoming a Man Utd or Lpool fan. Not good.

 

Nemesis at work then, the usual officials have been giving them every dodgy decision possible for a few seasons now.

Guess they know how it feels to have unbiased officials.

Totally agree. Last night the Packers got a very handy PI call on one of their drives to keep it going. That was every bit a dodgy decision as some of the ones at the end. They ain't moaning about the refs on that one though because that is what they are used to happening.

 

This season is shaping up well. A lot of the so-called contenders haven't started well. Ignoring the hullabaloo at the end of the game last night - what about the 1st half? Seattle were all over Rodgers. It's not so easy to spray the ball around for fun when you are getting clattered and all your receivers are getting covered well. Welcome to the real world.

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Totally agree. Last night the Packers got a very handy PI call on one of their drives to keep it going. That was every bit a dodgy decision as some of the ones at the end. They ain't moaning about the refs on that one though because that is what they are used to happening.

 

This season is shaping up well. A lot of the so-called contenders haven't started well. Ignoring the hullabaloo at the end of the game last night - what about the 1st half? Seattle were all over Rodgers. It's not so easy to spray the ball around for fun when you are getting clattered and all your receivers are getting covered well. Welcome to the real world.

 

I noticed that a lot of "elite quarterbacks" just aren't getting it all their own way any more, linebackers seem to be getting faster and faster and O Lines slower and weaker, never seen so many sacks and knock downs. The Bengals getting after RGIII the other night, welcome to the pros son.

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Always happy to see the Packers lose but the manner in which it happened was appalling. The replacement referees are totally out of their depth in every single game.

 

Did anyone see the play when the line ref threw his hat into the end zone right underneath Kevin Ogletrees feet when he was trying to catch one ?

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I noticed that a lot of "elite quarterbacks" just aren't getting it all their own way any more, linebackers seem to be getting faster and faster and O Lines slower and weaker, never seen so many sacks and knock downs. The Bengals getting after RGIII the other night, welcome to the pros son.

 

RGIII had a good day I thought - at least, the c**t who had him in his fantasy team scored a shed load against me. Sacks mean f**k all nowadays, especially with passing averages going up and the increasing ability of QBs to rush.

Don't know if elite quarterbacks are not getting it their own way - just think the identities are changing. Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, Eli Manning -QBs I would put in the 2nd or 3rd tier- have put up some big numbers this season.

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LV - I could almost handle you being a Chargers fan but please don't become a Packers (or Steelers) fan. It would be like an American living in Southampton becoming a Man Utd or Lpool fan. Not good.

 

Ah I see what you mean Rut, who'd be a Liverpool fan? Embarrassing or what?!

 

 

I have no team preference still. Guess I'll take in the league again this season and see if anyone jumps out.

 

My son, FWIW, did not chose the Packers. About a year ago (after their superbowl win), he and his classmates were given random teams to write to and see what they got back from the various clubs. He knew sod all about American Footy at the time and didn't support anyone, but quickly got sucked into it and hasn't looked back. He is no glory supporter though, he's told me serveral times that he won't be bothered if they have a bad season and get knocked down a few pegs, this way he can prove to doubters that he's not in it for the glory. Now, that's dedication! (He's only 10)

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Quick poll for the 2 people a day who read this thread:

 

What NFL team do you support? and why?

 

Me: Denver Broncos because my American family are all from CO.

 

As you can sort of have 2 teams (one AFC & one NFC) - my NFC team is New Orleans Saints. Come on you Saints. Plus I like New Orleans.

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Quick poll for the 2 people a day who read this thread:

 

What NFL team do you support? and why?

 

Me: Denver Broncos because my American family are all from CO.

 

As you can sort of have 2 teams (one AFC & one NFC) - my NFC team is New Orleans Saints. Come on you Saints. Plus I like New Orleans.

 

Eagles..............cos I spent a while in Philly way way back and Jets....cos I'm an idiot and I hate the Giants like any good Iggles follower.

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Niners for me. I had an Uncle who went over there to work in the 50s and stayed there. He would come over once a year to see Saints and from the time I was 8 or 9 and the Superbowl had started, he taught me the rules and bought me their merchandise. However, he was a Raiders fan, except when they moved to LA.

 

When C4 started showing NFL in 82, people here were supporting Giants, Redskins and Dolphins and I was accused of being a glory hunter as SF were the reigning champs. I was able to tell them of 15 years of sh it, pre-Montana and Walsh.

 

AFL? Feck em all. Although I did see Buffalo at home to the Pats in 88. Jim Kelly's 1st year as starting QB.

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Thought you lot would like this

 

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As for which team.

 

Had a soft spot for Minnesota Vikings as they were the first team I saw play (Wembley yonks ago vs St Louis Cardinals)

 

The 49'ers with Joe Montana were the team I'd try and watch on Channel 4 (saw them & Joe v Dolphins & Marino at Wembley - still a moment)

 

Never liked Steelers/Bengals and those running teams from the 80's

 

These days games are all on at daft times of the night so don't watch very much at all & the US highlights shows are just annoying compared to the old C4 stuff

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Ravens -old man has lived in Baltimore for over a decade when the franchise really came into its own (ironically he grew up in Columbus, Ohio in the 1960s with Jim Brown's Browns).

Spent enough time in Baltimore to enjoy the atmosphere of game day and its a proper sporting city. Will be going to the Ravens-Cowboys game during the international break. Like the identity of the team and the emphasis on defence -constantly overlooked but one of the most uncompromising and hardworking teams around, though perhaps they've mellowed a tad. They also play in the AFC North and the Steelers-Ravens rivalry is the best rivalry in the sport.

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Seahawks for me.

 

Started following the NFL in '86 (when the Bears were reigning SB champs) I was about 9 years old then. My parents randomly bought me a Seahawks replica jersey - the classic 80's blue "uniform" with the Seahawks logo in the sleeves... #28 Curt Warner (THE Curt Warner, not the "pretend" Kurt Warner who QB'd the Cardinals to Superbowl victory years later!) That forged my bond with the Seahawks, during the Dave Kreig, Steve Largent era and I've stuck with them ever since... they're the kind of organisation I like - middle-of-the-road underdogs that (very) occasionally flirt with the big time, occasionally plummet to the lower reaches (most of the 90's!)

 

Stayed up to watch the Seahawks-Packers game on Monday night and still trying to get my head around that game!?

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Kinda have 2 teams now, have followed the Cardinals for a while, after being in AZ a few years back and went to a game. What a stadium, best I've ever been to.

 

And, as a previous poster has said, I look out for the Jaguars, there are strong rumours that they are the team to move to the UK. Makes perfect sense, they struggle to get decent home crowds now

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Ah, didn't know we had one of these threads...

 

I'm a Dolphins fan, ever since watching Marino when I was a kid. They've started alright this year; the new QB Tannehill looked a little shaky in the first couple of games but now he's settled down he seems to have all the hallmarks of quality. Strong on defence, building momentum and a couple of tight OT losses from a much better record. They'll not conquer the world but I think they'll end up clinching a close AFC East.

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Hard work being an Iggles follower these days though isn't it.

 

Its not great with Vick being so crap this season, why they give him a massive contract after one good season is beyond me, the fans have had enough and there sure as hell let him know this weekend if we lose, only positive is we haven't played well yet and were 3-3.

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Its not great with Vick being so crap this season, why they give him a massive contract after one good season is beyond me, the fans have had enough and there sure as hell let him know this weekend if we lose, only positive is we haven't played well yet and were 3-3.

 

It's not just Vick it's the useless O line and the awful defence. Vick got severely knocked about last season because of that OLine, think he missed about 3 games and was sore from the first few minutes onwards. He's obviously playing scared and his receivers aren't all that great. The best thing that could happen to the Eagles is Reid getting sacked because he's totally lost it these last 2 years. Takes a decent O Coord and puts him on D and then when it doesn't work out sacks the bloke. He needs to sack himself.

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It's not just Vick it's the useless O line and the awful defence. Vick got severely knocked about last season because of that OLine, think he missed about 3 games and was sore from the first few minutes onwards. He's obviously playing scared and his receivers aren't all that great. The best thing that could happen to the Eagles is Reid getting sacked because he's totally lost it these last 2 years. Takes a decent O Coord and puts him on D and then when it doesn't work out sacks the bloke. He needs to sack himself.

 

Agree Vick has got zero protection, though he has some decent weapons -Maclin, Jackson, Slim Shady. Saying that the O-line is pretty banged up, patched together with a motley crew of back-up guards and tackles - if the Saints can pass rush/blitz, you know something's desparately wrong.

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http://profootballmock.com/nfl-qbs-on-facebook-week-8-halloween/

 

This is usually pretty funny. A mock of the QB's taking the pss out of each other after each week. This one was just after Brady had come back from England.

 

For all of them just go to:

http://profootballmock.com/category/nfl-qbs-on-facebook/

 

If you know who the NFL QB's are (and what some of them have been accused of in the past) then you will get the humour. It's done well.

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http://profootballmock.com/nfl-qbs-on-facebook-week-8-halloween/

 

This is usually pretty funny. A mock of the QB's taking the pss out of each other after each week. This one was just after Brady had come back from England.

 

For all of them just go to:

http://profootballmock.com/category/nfl-qbs-on-facebook/

 

If you know who the NFL QB's are (and what some of them have been accused of in the past) then you will get the humour. It's done well.

 

 

Shame neither Rivers nor Cutler are there.

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Read some of the other ones - ie:

http://profootballmock.com/nfl-qbs-on-facebook-cutler-stafford/

 

They seem to vary the people most weeks. Plus obviously some weeks hit the mark better than other ones. This one is short and only really has one gag in it (ie Cutler is a pssy). Still pretty good though...

 

Yep, especially as Suh's hit on Cutler was pretty brutal.

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It's good this week:

 

http://profootballmock.com/nfl-qbs-on-facebook-the-playoff-picture/

 

How come Sam Bradford just gets one really pervy line now though? What did he say/do to deserve this?

 

The Fireman Ed reference is because of this:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/27/sports/football/fireman-ed-jets-superfan-hangs-up-his-helmet.html

 

Praps he can become a Giants fan now? Or go back to the Dolphins?

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another woeful game from the Iggles, still with a 4 and 12 or so record they'll get third or 4th overall draft pick. New coach, O Linemen needed. One good point from last night though, with Vick out and Foles being useless they've found a running back who can get some yardage.

 

Now they've sacked Jason Babin (OL) as the clean out gets under way. Andy Reid appears to be looking for scapegoats (hi Juan!) before he finally gets the bullet at seasons end.

 

This team is a mess and will have to be blown up and start again. Jeffrey Lurie (owner) should start by sacking Howie Roseman (GM) who presided over probably the two worst drafts in history in 10/11 and left the playing stocks in the denuded mess they are in. Bizarrely, Lurie gave him a four year extension in the summer but only announced it recently.

 

The entire city of Philadelphia is unlikely to let Lurie hang on to Reid (14 years and no SB trophy) and probably Roseman for next season. Those fans can get real ansty over such things and revolution is once again in the air all these years after Ben Franklin ...

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Now they've sacked Jason Babin (OL) as the clean out gets under way. Andy Reid appears to be looking for scapegoats (hi Juan!) before he finally gets the bullet at seasons end.

 

This team is a mess and will have to be blown up and start again. Jeffrey Lurie (owner) should start by sacking Howie Roseman (GM) who presided over probably the two worst drafts in history in 10/11 and left the playing stocks in the denuded mess they are in. Bizarrely, Lurie gave him a four year extension in the summer but only announced it recently.

 

The entire city of Philadelphia is unlikely to let Lurie hang on to Reid (14 years and no SB trophy) and probably Roseman for next season. Those fans can get real ansty over such things and revolution is once again in the air all these years after Ben Franklin ...

 

Babin is a pass rushing DE isn't he? still with the Iggles OL these days you never know what dumbass scheme Reid might try.

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