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[Gorgoroth 12,963]

Foles to start again for eagles and Allen to debut at QB for the Bills.

[Macca 16,972]

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[Macca 16,972]

Baltimore,  New England,  Seattle

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

On 9/12/2018 at 8:49 AM, Gorgoroth said:

Question for you all. 

Brady or Rodgers both at their best.

 

Late to the party, but I take Rodgers.

I actually take Manning over the period when I fell in love with NFL. Had him just ahead of Brady. Both had already done enough to be first ballot hall of famers when I watched my first game. But there's really no denying what Brady's done. For so so long... Manning in his 40th year was throwing ducks all over the place and had a great defence get him over the line. Brady won the MVP and I watched him throw 500 yards in a superbowl at the same age.

That said, I have the same "Rodgers under Belly" theory as some people. I just love watching him play. In a way I don't with Brady.

It's a great question... which prompts the next one... Brady 5 rings... Rodgers 1. Underachieved?

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6 hours ago, Dappa Dan said:

It's a great question... which prompts the next one... Brady 5 rings... Rodgers 1. Underachieved?

Yes and no. Mainly yes but he has copped injuries a few times which has halted the packers. And the fact the packers have never seemed to get a ver good running back and oline for Rodgers still astounds me, they have always been decent but always relied on Rodgers scrambling to get them out of the shite.

Broncos were good in NFC too.

[Gorgoroth 12,963]

Houston, chargers, giants.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

1 hour ago, Gorgoroth said:

Yes and no. Mainly yes but he has copped injuries a few times which has halted the packers. And the fact the packers have never seemed to get a ver good running back and oline for Rodgers still astounds me, they have always been decent but always relied on Rodgers scrambling to get them out of the shite.

Broncos were good in NFC too.

Yeah that's a good point. As a single player should he have won more superbowls? Maybe. Could he have played better individually? Hmm. That would be a hard case to argue.

Broncos NFC?

[Macca 16,972]

12 hours ago, Dappa Dan said:

Rodgers 1. Underachieved?

No,  Rodgers has overachieved.

Much like Robbie Flower did at the Demons.  Robbie would have gotten into the team of the century if our team had have had more success.  The cruel reality.

The Packers have underachieved in more rrcent times but it's not like we've been a basket-case.  Many NFL fans of poorly performed teams are probably envious of Green Bay. 

But from an overall perspective it is different again #13  # Green & Gold ??

 

Edited September 14, 2018 by Macca

[Clintosaurus 7,851]

Ravens, Chargers, Texans

[Gorgoroth 12,963]

Bengals on a roll!!!

Flacco looked slow, which means the Bills are proper [censored] cos he made them look horrid!

[DeeSpencer 25,717]

Carolina (falcons are missing their best 2 players on D)
Houston (Tenn qb situation is less than ideal)
Chargers

[DeeSpencer 25,717]

On 9/12/2018 at 8:49 AM, Gorgoroth said:

Question for you all. 

Brady or Rodgers both at their best.

 

At their best is Rodgers because he can scramble, he can avoid rushers and throw bombs, he can do anything.

That said, if I had to start from scratch with both players aged 30 and I had a good defense and special teams and enough money to buy some quality offensive players but not break bank I'd go with Brady. Here's why: Obviously any QB is reliant on their scheme and coaching, but I think it's easier to create the system Brady plays in and it's safer for the QB.

This is nitpicking and most will disagree with me but I think Rodgers isn't as easy to coach as people think. I'm not saying he has a good coach, I don't think he does, but he shredded the Bears just staying in the pocket and putting his receivers to work when he had to. He should do that more often but I think he likes to scramble around and make the big plays. 

The knee injury could be a blessing in disguise for Rodgers because he should play more like Brady. Develop insane chemistry with a small group of receivers and receiving backs and just take what's there mechanically marching down the field.

The obvious thing to say there is McCarthy isn't Josh McDaniel's so it's not that easy but I think Rodgers has played at too high a level for too long for any half decent coach to not create a system based on his timing and accuracy if he wanted it.

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On 9/3/2018 at 11:55 PM, Dee Zephyr said:

Texans,  Chargers,  Vikings

 

On 9/12/2018 at 7:45 PM, JV7 said:

Panthers,  Philly,  Vikings

 

On 9/13/2018 at 12:08 AM, Go the Biff said:

Eagles,  Chargers,  Pats

 

On 9/13/2018 at 10:02 PM, Macca said:

Baltimore,  New England,  Seattle

 

On 9/14/2018 at 5:56 AM, Gorgoroth said:

Houston,  chargers,  giants.

 

On 9/14/2018 at 10:19 AM, Clintosaurus said:

Ravens,  Chargers,  Texans

 

20 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Carolina,  Houston,  Chargers

 

On 9/14/2018 at 7:19 AM, Dappa Dan said:

Chargers,  Panthers,  Philly

 

8 lots of tips in so far ... A shout out reminder to @DemonDave @titan_uranus  @layzie  & @Dr. Gonzo 

Remembering that 2 points are on offer this week. 

[titan_uranus 25,020]

Eagles, Chargers, Giants

[Gorgoroth 12,963]

Start of the 4th of the early games and some crazy score lines already, got to see if they stay the same way. 

 

[Gorgoroth 12,963]

Oh Cleveland...

big hit for the TD, 2 missed PAT’s

 

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

Just now, Gorgoroth said:

Oh Cleveland...

big hit for the TD, 2 missed PAT’s

 

Looks like it wont cost them. FG to win it for Saints.

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1 minute ago, Dappa Dan said:

Looks like it wont cost them. FG to win it for Saints.

Led pretty much the whole game... just can’t seal it.

[Gorgoroth 12,963]

52 yrd FG attempt didn’t even look close. 

That kicker is CUT!!!

[Gorgoroth 12,963]

WTF WAS WATSON THINKING??? 

[Gorgoroth 12,963]

That last TD throw by cousins was INSANE!!!

[Gorgoroth 12,963]

That hit by Clay Matthews on Cousins as he threw a INT is super costly, tied game.

[Gorgoroth 12,963]

Vikes ice the kicker and the FG is no good!

But Rodgers getting them in range in 31 seconds with no time outs was huge.

[Gorgoroth 12,963]

Vikes have their FG attempt in OT iced and now GB has the ball, next score wins!

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

Feels like Packers game to lose.