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Bears really looked bad on D last Thursday. It might have something to do with Corey Wooten starting at DT who's a 260lb DE. And Williams is out for the year with a torn pec; but at least it's Bostic that's his backup
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The bears are probably fine. What team that's played on Thursday has looked good this season? Thursday games outside of thanksgiving are stupid. Ugly football because of 2 days of practice and prep. Remember Tuesdays are mandatory days off In the NFL.
While I agree about Thursday football, I'm worried about the Bears and the injuries they've taken. They're down 3 starters for the season, with another 2 out with shorter-term injuries, and two of their pro-bowlers and all their natural DTs are on that list.
Yah don't worry though the rest of the league is injured too. The patriots are down to 2 rookie DT's, lost mayo the defensive captain, and potentially our best corner. It's just as bad around the league. The patriots example just being what freshest in my head. Haven't even really taken a good look around the league yet.
I'm really starting to question the leagues effect on head/injuries through rules. And now defenders are starting to go low to avoid fines causing even more injuries. The lack of padded practices and increase in size/speed of the game seems like it's having an effect on the overall quality if the products.
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Chancetragedy wrote: Yah don't worry though the rest of the league is injured too. The patriots are down to 2 rookie DT's, lost mayo the defensive captain, and potentially our best corner. It's just as bad around the league. The patriots example just being what freshest in my head. Haven't even really taken a good look around the league yet.
I'm really starting to question the leagues effect on head/injuries through rules. And now defenders are starting to go low to avoid fines causing even more injuries. The lack of padded practices and increase in size/speed of the game seems like it's having an effect on the overall quality if the products.
I think if you look at the teams with the best records (indianapolis, Seattle, Denver, etc.) you will find that they are relatively injury free.
And I agree with you on the League's reaction to it's Concussion Problem. The personal agenda side of me hopes that this brings about the demise of Football, and the rise of Rugby Union in the US (imo, with the caliber of athlete growing up in the US, there's no reason we shouldn't be competing with NZ and SA for rugby dominance)
Chancetragedy wrote: Yah don't worry though the rest of the league is injured too. The patriots are down to 2 rookie DT's, lost mayo the defensive captain, and potentially our best corner. It's just as bad around the league. The patriots example just being what freshest in my head. Haven't even really taken a good look around the league yet.
I'm really starting to question the leagues effect on head/injuries through rules. And now defenders are starting to go low to avoid fines causing even more injuries. The lack of padded practices and increase in size/speed of the game seems like it's having an effect on the overall quality if the products.
I think if you look at the teams with the best records (indianapolis, Seattle, Denver, etc.) you will find that they are relatively injury free.
And I agree with you on the League's reaction to it's Concussion Problem. The personal agenda side of me hopes that this brings about the demise of Football, and the rise of Rugby Union in the US (imo, with the caliber of athlete growing up in the US, there's no reason we shouldn't be competing with NZ and SA for rugby dominance)
Injury free? Seattle's O-line is SWISS CHEESE!
There dose seem to be more injuries this season as well...
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Big injury news for Dallas.... Ware could miss 3-4 weeks and Murray is hurt. Big game vs Philly next... Could give the Eagles the NFCEast Lead. Philly hosts NYG the game after, and Dallas goes to Detroit.
Odds of NYG pulling a win against Minn? Giants are listed as a 3 point favorite. Tasks for NY, stop Peterson, and stop the turn overs. Tasks for Vikings.... find some offense other than AP, add to Eli's pick total.
Washington hosts Chicago.... Must win for 'Skins, otherwise they fall out of the conversation for post season. maybe RG3 should buy Eli a beer after this one.
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Jerod mayo for the patriots got surgery for a torn pect muscle and may be out for the year... Unless they can get Ray Lewis on the line and he does some amazing return in record time for the playoffs.
Leads the patriots in tackles and was defensive captain. How much more can they take lol. Talib, Mayo, wilfork, Kelly, vereen, amendola, Gronk, slater, Armstead. All are starters or major contributors or were going to be(Armstead). And still the pats soldier on to 5-1!
There dose seem to be more injuries this season as well...
Well, relatively, prior to this last game Either that or Seattle's line is just that awesome, or Russell Wilson is even better than we thought?
We're missing Okung until November, Giacomini for a few weeks, and Unger just got back. Meanwhile, we have Paul McQuistan (AKA the LT from Hell) who sucks really bad and can't block for his life. Over half of the 3rd down conversions we have are because Russ drops back, realizes no one's open, then runs for a first.
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The Cleveland Browns as you may have noticed are having problems scoring points on offense consistently. We are deciding that we actually want to win this year and that we have a real shot at it too. 3 wins in 6 games!? We were expecting maybe 1/3 of those wins for the whole year, but SOMEHOW we have a shot still. Here's the thing...our defense is sick nasty, but we've got problems under center...well one problem. Brandon Weeden. If you're sick of seeing desperation heaves to the sidelines, countless sacks after superb coverage, and underhanded lightly tossed interceptions in the 4th quarter then please come apply! If you can throw a ball, come apply! If you can't, come anyway! We can teach you the basics....throwing the ball to the guy who has the same color shirt as you. Throwing the ball reasonably close to a receiver that's WIDE OPEN, throwing the ball more than 3 yards on 3rd and 16. Think you got what it takes? Come on down! You're the next contestant on Cleveland Quarterbacks!
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Hello, and thanks for reading.
Have you played pro football? College ball? Highschool? Pee-wee?
Have you played Madden before?
Do you sort of kind of know some of the rules of football? If yes keep reading. If no...well also keep reading! We will take ANYONE. This could turn into a regular gig for the right person.
The Cleveland Browns as you may have noticed are having problems scoring points on offense consistently. We are deciding that we actually want to win this year and that we have a real shot at it too. 3 wins in 6 games!? We were expecting maybe 1/3 of those wins for the whole year, but SOMEHOW we have a shot still. Here's the thing...our defense is sick nasty, but we've got problems under center...well one problem. Brandon Weeden. If you're sick of seeing desperation heaves to the sidelines, countless sacks after superb coverage, and underhanded lightly tossed interceptions in the 4th quarter then please come apply! If you can throw a ball, come apply! If you can't, come anyway! We can teach you the basics....throwing the ball to the guy who has the same color shirt as you. Throwing the ball reasonably close to a receiver that's WIDE OPEN, throwing the ball more than 3 yards on 3rd and 16. Think you got what it takes? Come on down! You're the next contestant on Cleveland Quarterbacks!
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Because Weeden sucks and we're really sick of his gak... Though it is a little cruel
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Chancetragedy wrote: Looking for a little more in depth info. Been reading articles about him seems pretty good. Big mouth though.
His stat line on the Jets website didnt look half bad... 2.5 sacks and 30 tackles for an interior defensive lineman who is also a rookie (but not a rookie like LT, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas, Junior Seau, etc. were) is pretty good..
And how many guys in the NFL today can you say has a big mouth? I'd wager that it's a whole heck of a lot more than the guys who don't
Yah apparently he's in the mix for DROY. Made some comments about the patriots that were getting play at another forum I lol at. Just curious to what he is actually doing this year quality wise. Seems like he could back it up.
IDP leagues are fun but that had zero to do with why I was interested in Richardson. He's been running his mouth about the pats and usually I try not to form snap decisions when I see stuff like that.
But who cares
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Chancetragedy wrote: IDP leagues are fun but that had zero to do with why I was interested in Richardson. He's been running his mouth about the pats and usually I try not to form snap decisions when I see stuff like that.
But who cares
GRONKOWSKI HAS BEEN CLEARED TO PLAY BY THE MEDICAL STAFFS! Couldn't have come at a better time haha .
Richardson ALWAYS runs his mouth...
When he was with Mizzou last year, he derided the Georgia Bulldogs as "Old Man Football"... that put the Dawg nation in a tizzy.
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Either that or Seattle's line is just that awesome, or Russell Wilson is even better than we thought?
