NFL 2012 Season

[faldor]

Maybe Chad should change his name back to Ochocinco.  Or maybe he should get going on that porn career he alluded to in case he didn't make the Dolphins.

Jay Glazer ‏@JayGlazer

The Miami Dolphins have just released Chad Johnson, scouts cleaned out his locker

[Sober_times]

The Patriots are giving Plaxico Burress a workout today.

They already have more than enough WR's in camp.  Deion Branch and Donte Stallworth appear to be fighting for a spot on the roster behind Lloyd, Welker, Gafney, Edelman, and Slater.  Edelman and Slater are helped by their versatility returning kicks and the ability to line up in the secondary in a pinch.  Unless injuries occur, I don't see where Burress would fit in.

Right on. That and the patriots are constantly bringing in players, just like other teams, to update reserve emergency lists. I believe this was just a work out to see what kind of shape he is in in case of injury.

On another note, any Chiefs fans? I know its just preseason and I try not too look to much into these things but they came out crisp and looking like they were ready to go on Saturday. I liked the Chiefs chances to win that division last year but they suffered all kinds of injuries. If they stay healthy and players can rebound from injury, I'm anxious to see if they can build on the 2010's 10-6 record and division win.

Stat that means nothing but is both funny and interesting to me: Every NFC superbowl team since 2006 played the AFC East in the regular season. Will it be the 49ers year? Or perhaps the other 3 teams could surprise ? 

[tim_m]

It appears likely that the season could start with replacement refs. Let the atrocious officiating begin!

[Drew]

Maybe Chad should

...take Team Obliterator with him and the two drama queens disappear forever!

On another note, the hacks on ESPN NFL Countdown, NFL Live, and ESPN in general, have become intolerable to watch. Cris Carter is a complete joke and it's no wonder why this jerk hasn't been voted into the HOF. Adam Schefter and Mark Schlereth are complete morons. I can't stand Jalen Rose and Chris Broussard! All of these people need to be fired!

[Sober_times]

Maybe Chad should

On another note, the hacks on ESPN NFL Countdown, NFL Live, and ESPN in general, have become intolerable to watch. Cris Carter is a complete joke and it's no wonder why this jerk hasn't been voted into the HOF. Adam Schefter and Mark Schlereth are complete morons. I can't stand Jalen Rose and Chris Broussard! All of these people need to be fired!

Could not agree more. I hate Jalen Rose and most of the others. Stopped watching most of espn NFL coverage a couple years ago. I get most of my news and analysis online now through various websites.

Though I still like some espn programming and personalities. I enjoy PTI and Mike and Mike. I also still enjoy Scotty Van Pelt and Ryen Russillo. I tend to agree with Russillo a lot and think he provides good analysis, most of the time.

[LunsJail]

Maybe Chad should

On another note, the hacks on ESPN NFL Countdown, NFL Live, and ESPN in general, have become intolerable to watch. Cris Carter is a complete joke and it's no wonder why this jerk hasn't been voted into the HOF. Adam Schefter and Mark Schlereth are complete morons. I can't stand Jalen Rose and Chris Broussard! All of these people need to be fired!

Could not agree more. I hate Jalen Rose and most of the others. Stopped watching most of espn NFL coverage a couple years ago. I get most of my news and analysis online now through various websites.

Though I still like some espn programming and personalities. I enjoy PTI and Mike and Mike. I also still enjoy Scotty Van Pelt and Ryen Russillo. I tend to agree with Russillo a lot and think he provides good analysis, most of the time.

I actually like Jalen but I think ESPN programming overall has gone way overboard with the former players. I get tired of the "I've been in those locker rooms" kind of commentary. They try to sell that these viewpoints are important because it's coming from a former player when in reality they're not all that interesting most of the time.

I agree on Pelt and Russillo, they're by far the best thing on ESPN radio. Mike and Mike are a little on the cheesy side and Colin Cowherd pulls too much shock jock shit.

[AxlsMainMan]

Manning isn't looking too sharp with the Broncos.

[Sober_times]

I watched the Cardinals/Titans game on espn last night. That Cardinals offensive line looks horrible. Tough to evaluate a quarterback when they get pressured as much they did last night. That being said, I think Kolb is their stater. His ceiling is better than Skelton's. But whoever starts for them is going to get killed. Which means the other one will probably get his opportunity at some point. Thats tough for cardinal fans because with a decent offensive line, average qb play and that receiving corp I think they would be competitive in that division.

I liked Locker in college and thought he could develop into an above average NFL qb. I'm anxious to see him in the regular season. Chris Johnson looks like he did last year. Not very good. I think he misses Kevin Mawae and Alge Crumpler to block for him like he had in his 2000 yard season.

Just a couple thoughts i wanted to share....

[AxlsMainMan]

Jacksonville, FL, United States (4E Sports) ? The Jacksonville Jaguars have no plan trading running back Maurice Jones-Drew, even if he doesn?t show up for the regular season.

?Maurice is a Jaguar,? general manager Gene Smith answered when asked if they are planning to trade Jones-Drew, who is holding out for the 35th day.

Jaguars owner Shad Khan was also asked about trading the star running back, to which he replied ?you ought to ask Gene on that. Certainly, I wouldn?t be engaged anyway.?

Khan earlier said that Jones-Drew?s holdout wasn?t of great concern to him and called out the running back, saying the ?train is leaving the station. Run, get on it?.

http://gantdaily.com/2012/08/30/jaguars-not-trading-running-back-jones-drew/

[Sober_times]

Patriots cut branch. I was surprised by this. Only 4 receivers on the 53 man roster and one of them, Mathew Slater is a sub par receiver who has great special teams value. I guess with how often they can move hernandez to wr, they don't see the need. Just thought branch was a given once Gafney and Stallworth were cut.

Surprising the pats start mini camps with Stallworth, Gafney, Branch, Chad Johnson, and Anthony Gonzalez and none make the final roster. Thought at least one would.

Also kept four tight ends. Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Daniel Fells, Visanthe Shiancoe.

I am anxiously awaiting to see a 2wr, 3te formation that consists of Shiancoe or Fells and Gronkowski lining up as traditional tight ends, Lloyd and Hernandez out wide and Welker in the slot(or Welker out wide/hernandez in slot). I think that could present a lot of problems for defenses. Throw it on one down, go no huddle, Hernandez lines up as running back/out wide/slot/te and run it/play action it/screen it/throw short/throw deep. The options are endless. This season is going to be fun.

[faldor]

Patriots cut branch. I was surprised by this. Only 4 receivers on the 53 man roster and one of them, Mathew Slater is a sub par receiver who has great special teams value. I guess with how often they can move hernandez to wr, they don't see the need. Just thought branch was a given once Gafney and Stallworth were cut.

Surprising the pats start mini camps with Stallworth, Gafney, Branch, Chad Johnson, and Anthony Gonzalez and none make the final roster. Thought at least one would.

Also kept four tight ends. Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Daniel Fells, Visanthe Shiancoe.

I am anxiously awaiting to see a 2wr, 3te formation that consists of Shiancoe or Fells and Gronkowski lining up as traditional tight ends, Lloyd and Hernandez out wide and Welker in the slot(or Welker out wide/hernandez in slot). I think that could present a lot of problems for defenses. Throw it on one down, go no huddle, Hernandez lines up as running back/out wide/slot/te and run it/play action it/screen it/throw short/throw deep. The options are endless. This season is going to be fun.

I was surprised too, but in reality, Branch would've been the 6th option on offense at best.  The extra TE(s) allow for less WR's.  They got little to no production from their 3rd WR last year and still had one of the top offenses in the league, so I think they'll be fine.  With that being said though, I was shocked he didn't make the cut.  Maybe they figure they'll be able to get him back after week 1 (non-guaranteed contract) since his value outside of New England is very low.

[Axl4Prez2004]

McDaniels just snagged Greg Salas from St. Louis.  There's another wide receiver.

[Sober_times]

NFL season is about to start. So lets get some predictions going. I suck at predictions but I'm still going to give them. I always go out on a limb with a few. I'm going to do divisional winners, wild card teams, conference champions and Super Bowl Champion. Patriot bias is evident.

Divisional Winners and Wild Cards

AFC East: Patriots.
AFC South: Texans.
AFC North: Ravens.
AFC West: Chiefs.

AFC Wild Cards: Titans, Bengals.

NFC East: Eagles or Giants (I know I'm supposed to pick one but I can't decide, Giants bias clouding judgement, sue me)
NFC North: Packers
NFC South: Falcons
NFC West: 49ers.

Wild Cards: Lions, Bears.

Conference Games and Champions

AFC: Patriots vs. Chiefs.
NFC: Lions vs. Falcons.

Superbowl Game and Champion.

Patriots vs. Falcons.

Patriots obviously win. 

[gilee7]

Predictions sure to go wrong:

AFC
Patriots
Texans
Ravens
Chiefs
Steelers (wildcard)
Bills (wildcard)


NFC
Packers
Falcons
Giants
49ers
Eagles (wildcard)
Bears (wildcard)


AFC Championship: Ravens def. Patriots
NFC Championship: Bears def. Eagles

SUPERBOWL: Ravens def. Bears

[Sober_times]

Your predictions were plausible until....

Bills (wildcard)

And..

AFC Championship: Ravens def. Patriots

No. No. No. 

[Axl4Prez2004]

I posted earlier in this thread the Bills will make the playoffs.  I really believe that.

Pats
Texans
Ravens
Raiders

Bills
Bengals

Cowboys
Packers
Falcons
49ers

Bears
Panthers

Packers-Pats Super Bowl

[AxlsMainMan]

Romo looked pretty good last night.

[Sober_times]

Romo looked pretty good last night.

He did. I have always thought he was an above average qb and not a good one because he just cannot stay consistent. That third down they convert at the end was a great play. Next week or the week after, he'll throw a pick in the same situation and the other team than goes on to win. That has been the problem his entire career.

[Dr. Blutarsky]

The $96 Million Dollar Neck wins in week 1.

Was really weird to see Peyton Manning in a Broncos uniform, but man was he fun to watch. He's still got it.

[AxlsMainMan]

AFC
Patriots
Steelers
Texans
Broncos

Jets (wildcard)
Ravens (wildcard)

NFC
Giants
Packers
Falcons
49ers

Cowboys (wildcard)
Lions (wildcard)

AFC Championship: Steelers def. Patriots
NFC Campionship: Giants def. 49ers

Superbowl: Steelers def. Giants

The $96 Million Dollar Neck wins in week 1.

Was really weird to see Peyton Manning in a Broncos uniform, but man was he fun to watch. He's still got it.

That was an amazing game - wouldn't mind seeing a rematch in the playoffs