Robot Monkey Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Well, we're almost at the end of week one. I hope Lito Shepard heals up, but it looks like he won't be ready to throw the usual beating on li'l Eli Manning. Cracked.com has its Week 1 rundown here. A sample: Colts 26, Giants 21EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. ? Peyton Manning got the better of his little brother Eli in the first ever meeting of the Brothers Manning, which, despite all indications to the contrary by broadcasters, actually involved ten other men taking the field with the brothers. The elder Manning led his team to scores on five of of the first seven possessions and masterfully kept the Giants at bay to secure the win. "Of course Peyton played well," shrugged Colts head coach Tony Dungy, "it's not the playoffs yet." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonJam Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Actually, I was heartened by the Giants' performance yesterday...they moved the ball well on offense, Eli looked a little shaky but nothing like the Mr. Misfire that he morphed into at the end of last season, and defensively they played okay but gave up way too many third-down conversions. Say what you want about Peyton in the playoffs but the Colts are one of the league's best and the Giants were right with them the entire game. They killed themselves with penalties (including a horrible offensive PI call late that doomed their final drive) and they didn't hang onto a few sure interceptions, but overall I thought they played pretty well. Somehow they have to find a way to win one of the next two though (at Philly or at Seattle)...they can't afford to start out 0-3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan_E Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Seattle played ugly and won ugly but at the end of the season a win is a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 [Excuse mode] There are two reasons the Colts lost to the Steelers last year in the Playoffs. 1. The obvious one...Mike Vanderjagt 2. Dungy has still not learned that sitting your starters at then end of the season is B-A-D...bad. If you rewatch that game, Manning and company finally shook the rust off, after not playing for nearly a month, in the 2nd Half. They had the Steelers back peadling and doing things they never do. The Bettis fumble was the clincher. Manning then stormed down the field, got in rage for ol' reliable...and the motherfucker shanks it. [/excuse mode] Colts are the best team in the NFL...period. The Giants proved last night that their Front 7 is one of the best in the league. They also proved that their secondary has bricks for hands. -Dean- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Beating Detroit 9-6 can't give your team much confidence though. Colts are the best team in the NFL...period. The Colts don't have a running game to save their butts and gave up 21 points to boot. I think it's quite questionable whether they are the best team in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Not many teams are going to run against the Giants...notice my comment on the quality of their Front 7. Addai will be the full time back by mid-season. He will fit into that offense nicely. The Giants are not some chumps on offense either. L:ast time I checked, they had some pretty damn good weapons and are very tough at home. It was a big win for the Colts last night. -Dean- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Either way it doesn't prove they are the best team in the NFL. I'd argue the Seahawks are much more well rounded especially with the acquisition of Deion Branch than the Colts and the Seahawks don't play in a wimpy indoor stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan_E Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Considering the Seahawks were like 9-21 in opening day wins, I'll take yesterday. And the Colts may be "the best," but the best don't always make it all the way. Heck, I'm rooting more against the Steelers this year than for the Seahawks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainmaykr Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 The fact that Peyton actually won a (psuedo) big game leads me to think that this might actually be the year of the Colt. Though, the Colts didn't look unbeatable. (alllllthough, what happens if the ref didn't bonehead that pass interference call? 0-1 Colts? *shrug* Doesn't matter much.) The Texans, who drafted Williams because, as Casserly et al. put it, "We need to beat the Colts," layed an egg yesterday. Good job with that pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 The Packers have a lot of things to work on. It was nice to see Ahman Green put together a 100 yard game... even though it was garbage time. Favre on the other hand seems to just think he can make some insane throws when he's behind. The Bears did look good though. They're defense is very sharp and their offense looked like it could capitalize on other teams mistakes. Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonJam Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Pats just traded malcontent WR Deion Branch to Seattle for a first-round pick next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PewterPirate Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 My Bucs really stunk up the place. In their 31 seasons of play they have never had a good offensive line. They hired Bill Muir in 2002, who was supposed to be this offensive line coach guru, yet they still suck on the o-line. I like Simms, but when you have to run for your life or when as soon as you throw the ball there is someone in his face, so yesterday's game was not all his fault. Oh well, at least the stinkin' Panthers lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 That offensive PI call against the giants was just BRUTAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieman Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 The Texans, who drafted Williams because, as Casserly et al. put it, "We need to beat the Colts," layed an egg yesterday. Good job with that pick. One comment I heard last week on ESPN radio went something like: "Houston picking Williams as their pick was fine, but he shouldn't have been #1. They should of traded down, gotten their guy, and been able to fill some more holes, that of which they have plenty of. " I totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan_E Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 The most disturbing thing I saw all Sunday? Bill Parcell's ManBoobs!:shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 There are two reasons the Colts lost to the Steelers last year in the Playoffs. Actually, there's only one. Kimo Von Olhoffen rolling up Carson Palmer's knee in the first game of the playoffs. Instead, they would have lost to the Bengals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJames Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 The most disturbing thing I saw all Sunday? Bill Parcell's ManBoobs!:shock: Agreed. In HD too.:barf At least the Jags got a win out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Pats just traded malcontent WR Deion Branch to Seattle for a first-round pick next year. The Pats made out on this deal. None of the Patriots WR's are worth a #1 pick. THey looked good because of Brady and the offense. -Dean- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 "Houston picking Williams as their pick was fine, but he shouldn't have been #1. They should of traded down, gotten their guy, and been able to fill some more holes, that of which they have plenty of. " I totally agree. They couldn't get anyone to trade down. IF they wanted to they could have but wasn't willing to take it up the butt in terms of a trade. I agree with Dean that the Patriots made out like a bandit. Trading for a WR and giving up a first round pick is not a good plan. Just ask Jerry Jones how he felt about Joey Galloway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 The Packers signed Koren Robinson today. I just don't have anything to say about it other than that... Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 He'll probably get a DUI in his way to Green Bay :lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan_E Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 I think the front office got SCARED by the game yesterday and overreacted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 In all fairness to him, he is a recovering alcoholic. I do give them credit for giving him a chance. Um... Jordan? You might want to word your post a little differently... I'm not sure what you're going for there, but it could definately come off as a racial slur. Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan_E Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 In all fairness to him, he is a recovering alcoholic. I do give them credit for giving him a chance. Um... Jordan? You might want to word your post a little differently... I'm not sure what you're going for there, but it could definately come off as a racial slur. Glen Jesus Christ! When has been being "spooked," as in scared, come off as a racial slur?! If we're that touchy around here...well....see ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieman Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 I think the front office got SCARED by the game yesterday and overreacted. :lol It's funnier now after reading Glen's post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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