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Posted: **Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:55 am**

Remus West wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:22 am The Lions are going to get embarrassed by Minnesota Thursday if they can not figure out how to stop the run between now and then. They have been horrible on run defense and this time it was against a rookie QB with no real #1 receiver. How they hope to slow down the Vikings I don't know.

They already beat Minnesota, on the road earlier this season, so its not a stretch to think that they can do it at home on Thanksgiving. That being said, their inability to stop the run has been graphically exposed since that game and I fully expect the Vikings to take advantage of that fact. I think that the Vikings will likely beat them. For the Lions to win, they need to have a strong start ( something they haven't done all season ) and force the Vikes to rely on passing the ball, in order to keep up. That's probably not going to happen, so yeah, it might be a long day for the Lions.

Posted: **Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:52 am**

Posted: **Mon Nov 20, 2017 1:00 pm**

Eagles win on the strength of their placekicker!

Posted: **Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:57 pm**

Default wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2017 1:00 pm Eagles win on the strength of their placekicker!

It will make my entry into the Ugly Sweater contest even sweeter.

Posted: **Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:59 pm**

Broncos fire OC Mike McCoy

Former Raiders offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave (previously Denver's QB coach), will take over for McCoy. The Broncos play Oakland this Sunday.
...
The move comes a day after Denver lost its sixth straight game, the franchise's longest losing streak since 1993-1994.

The Broncos' offensive struggles continued Sunday in a 20-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, marking the seventh time in eight games Denver failed to score 20 points.

That's what happens when you lose to the Bungles.

Posted: **Mon Nov 20, 2017 3:00 pm**

RIP Terry Glenn

Former NFL wide receiver Terry Glenn died Monday morning at the age of 43 from injuries sustained in a car crash in Irving Texas, the Dallas County coroner's office and City of Irving Fire Department confirmed to NFL.com.

The cause of crash is undetermined at this moment, per Irving Police.

Glenn played 12 seasons in the NFL (six with the Patriots, one with the Packers and five with the Cowboys) after being selected in the first round of the 1996 draft by New England. Glenn had four 1,000-yard seasons in his career and holds the Patriots' rookie record for receptions (90) and receiving yards (1,132) in a season.

Glenn made the 1999 Pro Bowl after catching 69 passes for 1,147 yards and four touchdowns for New England. Glenn also caught the first touchdown pass of Tom Brady's career on Oct. 14, 2001.

Posted: **Mon Nov 20, 2017 3:57 pm**

rshetts2 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:55 am
Remus West wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:22 am The Lions are going to get embarrassed by Minnesota Thursday if they can not figure out how to stop the run between now and then. They have been horrible on run defense and this time it was against a rookie QB with no real #1 receiver. How they hope to slow down the Vikings I don't know.
They already beat Minnesota, on the road earlier this season, so its not a stretch to think that they can do it at home on Thanksgiving. That being said, their inability to stop the run has been graphically exposed since that game and I fully expect the Vikings to take advantage of that fact. I think that the Vikings will likely beat them. For the Lions to win, they need to have a strong start ( something they haven't done all season ) and force the Vikes to rely on passing the ball, in order to keep up. That's probably not going to happen, so yeah, it might be a long day for the Lions.

I was at the Lions@Bears yesterday, as I have been since 2010. As usual, it delivered a ton of WTF.

They're going to have a tough time against Minnesota. Odds are currently even.

Posted: **Mon Nov 20, 2017 4:01 pm**

Not only is Dallas on Turkey Day, their next game is another Thursday game with Washington coming to town, then nine days off before they have to be in New York.

Posted: **Mon Nov 20, 2017 4:31 pm**

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:59 pm Broncos fire OC Mike McCoy

Former Raiders offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave (previously Denver's QB coach), will take over for McCoy. The Broncos play Oakland this Sunday.
...
The move comes a day after Denver lost its sixth straight game, the franchise's longest losing streak since 1993-1994.

The Broncos' offensive struggles continued Sunday in a 20-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, marking the seventh time in eight games Denver failed to score 20 points.
That's what happens when you lose to the Bungles.

And when you're success rests on the arm of Osweiler.

Posted: **Mon Nov 20, 2017 4:54 pm**

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:57 pm
Default wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2017 1:00 pm Eagles win on the strength of their placekicker!
It will make my entry into the Ugly Sweater contest even sweeter.

Kamu Grugier-Hill for MVP!!!

Posted: **Mon Nov 20, 2017 5:13 pm**

Oh, and BTW, tickets were $459. Each. For club access but no included buffet or open bar. Beers were $11 each.

$250 at the Sox game gets you full open bar (top shelf liquor included), buffet with such hits as prime rib and pulled pork, and all-included seat service, including beer. Basically all you can eat and drink.

I know it's only 8 home games vs. 82 but I can only make a few games a year regardless. As a non-season ticket holder I don't care about the number of games. Sox are half as much for double the stuff, and much better seats.

I'm sure once Wrigley gets out of the stone age, they'll have similar amenities.

Posted: **Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:08 pm**

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:57 pm
Default wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2017 1:00 pm Eagles win on the strength of their placekicker!
It will make my entry into the Ugly Sweater contest even sweeter.

Ugly is in the eye of three field goal scoring team.

Posted: **Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:30 pm**

Buffalo lost the one NFL game I attended to Dallas, 9-7.

Posted: **Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:43 pm**

rshetts2 wrote:And the last Lions kick was so Prater. That guy has won/saved so many games for the Lions. Once again, thank you Denver!

Ralph-Wiggum wrote:
Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:59 pm Broncos fire OC Mike McCoy

Former Raiders offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave (previously Denver's QB coach), will take over for McCoy. The Broncos play Oakland this Sunday.
...
The move comes a day after Denver lost its sixth straight game, the franchise's longest losing streak since 1993-1994.

The Broncos' offensive struggles continued Sunday in a 20-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, marking the seventh time in eight games Denver failed to score 20 points.
That's what happens when you lose to the Bungles.
And when you're success rests on the arm of Osweiler.

not anymore starting today

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Posted: **Fri Nov 24, 2017 2:20 am**

Vikings- wow!
Chargers- wow!
Cowboys- hehe
Wash/NY- um, it's football I guess

Posted: **Fri Nov 24, 2017 2:09 pm**

gameoverman wrote:Vikings- wow!
Chargers- wow!
Cowboys- hehe
Wash/NY- um, it's football I guess

I really dislike the Thursday evening turkey day game. I liked the college nightcap better. Texas-Texas A&M need to renew their thanksgiving game.

The Egg Bowl was pretty good however.

Posted: **Fri Nov 24, 2017 2:36 pm**

Pyperkub wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24, 2017 2:09 pm Texas-Texas A&M need to renew their thanksgiving game.

A&M fled the conference. They haven't played each other in six years.

Posted: **Fri Nov 24, 2017 4:47 pm**

Isgrimnur wrote:
Pyperkub wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24, 2017 2:09 pm Texas-Texas A&M need to renew their thanksgiving game.
A&M fled the conference. They haven't played each other in six years.

Yup, but they still should do it.

Posted: **Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:09 pm**

gameoverman wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24, 2017 2:20 am Vikings- wow!
Chargers- wow!
Cowboys- hehe
Wash/NY- um, it's football I guess

One might argue at the beginning of the season, the Giants were considered a playoff team. So the Redskins-Giants wasn't as bad, but since Thursdays games are not subject to flex scheduling, you get locked-in matchups.

Now the only real things that happens during a Giants game is:

Posted: **Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:44 pm**

Holy cow - Eli Manning is stepping aside so Geno Smith can start???

Giants' Announcement

Posted: **Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:59 pm**

Well, that should solve the Giants's problems.

Posted: **Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:03 pm**

I've never seen a team nosedive as bad as the Giants have this year. Even without the million injuries they were on a path to nowhere. Easily the worst head coach the Giants have ever had. Hell he might be one of the leagues worst head coaches in history. He just has no flipping idea what he's doing. If you are going to bench Eli, you wouldn't start Geno Smith. It's not like he's going to be the future starter for the team. I haven't watched a single game this year and I will be hard pressed to watch anything next year. Such a disgusting mess they have created. It makes the Mets look organized.

Why do I watch sports anyway?

Posted: **Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:08 pm**

Octavious wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:03 pm I've never seen a team nosedive as bad as the Giants have this year. Even without the million injuries they were on a path to nowhere. Easily the worst head coach the Giants have ever had. Hell he might be one of the leagues worst head coaches in history.

The Browns and Hue Jackson would like you to hold their beer. Hue is 1-26. The last time the Browns won on a Sunday, Johnny Manziel was the QB (Dec 13, 2015 - they beat the Chargers last year, but it was a Saturday game). It's very possible the Browns will go 0-16 this year.

Posted: **Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:15 pm**

Yes, but that's a crappy organization that historically makes terrible choices that setup the coach to fall on their faces. The Giants were supposed to easily make the playoffs and they will be lucky to hit 2 wins. That takes a lot of no talent to pull that off.

Hmm Terry Collins is available! Maybe they should give him a shot.

Posted: **Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:16 pm**

Darren McFadden is retiring (after release from the Cowboys 2 days ago) and Lamarr Houston was released by the Texans. Pink slips during the holiday season are never a nice thing.

Posted: **Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:17 pm**

Octavious wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:15 pm Yes, but that's a crappy organization that historically makes terrible choices that setup the coach to fall on their faces. The Giants were supposed to easily make the playoffs and they will be lucky to hit 2 wins. That takes a lot of no talent to pull that off. Hmm Terry Collins is available! Maybe they should give him a shot.

The Giants are 2-9, so they've already exceeded your expectations!

They are clearly tanking now. I think they have the right coach for the job. The weird part is they should have started 4 weeks ago - their win against KC was really a stupid thing to accomplish.

Posted: **Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:23 pm**

Oh right I forgot that they somehow won a second game. WOOOOOO

It's just a shame to have Eli go out this way. If they were at least benching him for the QB of the future I would get it. But GENO F'N SMITH??? Seriously...

Posted: **Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:24 pm**

The written words do not convey how very not on board Eli was with this change.

Posted: **Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:54 pm**

At least the Giants did it after Thanksgiving. Would've been awkward at Manning family Thanksgiving otherwise.

Posted: **Tue Nov 28, 2017 6:18 pm**

Eli is crying because "replaced by Geno Smith" is not going to sit well with the HoF voting committee.

Posted: **Tue Nov 28, 2017 7:20 pm**

To be benched is bad enough, but it does happen to the best of them. To be benched for Geno Smith? That's just mean. I think the coach is taking out his frustrations on Eli. I read that the coach offered to let him start and play a bit so he can keep his streak alive. He's at 210 consecutive starts, the record is 297. So the coach was just twisting the knife.

Posted: **Tue Nov 28, 2017 7:36 pm**

stessier wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:08 pm
Octavious wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:03 pm I've never seen a team nosedive as bad as the Giants have this year. Even without the million injuries they were on a path to nowhere. Easily the worst head coach the Giants have ever had. Hell he might be one of the leagues worst head coaches in history.
The Browns and Hue Jackson would like you to hold their beer. Hue is 1-26. The last time the Browns won on a Sunday, Johnny Manziel was the QB (Dec 13, 2015 - they beat the Chargers last year, but it was a Saturday game). It's very possible the Browns will go 0-16 this year.

And the Chargers get a chance for revenge this week in a meaningful game.

Posted: **Tue Nov 28, 2017 7:49 pm**

I’ve never seen someone that so consistently looks so perplexed as Ben McAdoo. He’s a terrible head coach. He and Reese need to be fired, pronto.

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Posted: **Wed Nov 29, 2017 1:57 pm**

I saw a headline that read "Eli Manning Unceremoniously Benched", and I thought, would it have been better if they had held a benching ceremony?

Posted: **Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:10 pm**

RunningMn9 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 7:49 pm
blah blah blah

The radio informed me today that Since entering the league no QB has had more wins at FirstEnergy Stadium then Ben Rothlesburger and that Tom Brady is the 3rd winningest QB at New Era Field.

Posted: **Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:30 pm**

LordMortis wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:10 pmThe radio informed me today that Since entering the league no QB has had more wins at FirstEnergy Stadium then Ben Rothlesburger and that Tom Brady is the 3rd winningest QB at New Era Field.

Brady is currently tied for 4th with Doug Flutie. When he wins this week, he'll be tied with Drew Bledsoe. He won't ever catch Joe Ferguson or Jim Kelly at least.

Posted: **Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:39 pm**

RunningMn9 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:30 pm He won't ever catch Joe Ferguson or Jim Kelly at least.

Challenge accepted.

Posted: **Wed Nov 29, 2017 5:32 pm**

Well, for him to catch either of them, he needs to either play 32 more years, or join the Bills.

Posted: **Wed Nov 29, 2017 5:41 pm**

RunningMn9 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2017 5:32 pm Well, for him to catch either of them, he needs to either play 32 more years, or join the Bills.

What if the Bills won their division every year and the Pats were wild card? That's only 16 more years, right?

Posted: **Wed Nov 29, 2017 5:44 pm**

RunningMn9 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2017 5:32 pm Well, for him to catch either of them, he needs to either play 32 more years, or join the Bills.

I mean, I'm pretty sure that Brady is going to try to play until he's 72. We'll see how far the TB12 method goes.

And I wouldn't rule out Brady doing a season with the Bills a la Favre to the Vikings. Though the Patriots shanking both of his backups going into this season makes that less likely next year, at least.

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