Football2016-2017 season (Page 7 of 8)

I wish we could coach the 49ers I know I could do a better job .

I think we will have a chance about in about ten years!!

2 thoughts

- The ACC one again proved they weren't the pushover conference everyone thinks they are
- I am very nervous facing Green Bay with 2 rookie play makers, that said the home team has won the last several times we have met in the play-offs, so GO COWBOYS. Whoever wins this game I will be pulling for to win the Super Bowl.

Looks Like J. Nelson will not be in to play soon. That's not helping Green Bay.

I just had a peek at www.nfl.com, because I haven't watched a game all season (no cable TV anymore). Being a member of "The Brady Bunch", I was very pleased to see the Pats finished the reg. season at 14-2, with an incredible +191 points-scored spread.

Naturally, I'd like to see them go all the way!

Falcons played great
Seahawks at full strength would have a tough time winning

Green Bay just won over Dallas,One of the best games I have seen.

STEELERS!!!!!!!$

They've looked wobbly most of the last 8 games.  Since Earl Thomas went down their pass defense has been terrible, which shouldn't happen as there are a whole lot of good players not named Earl Thomas on that defense.    The problem this year is the same problem for the last four years, "terrible offensive line," except that this year it was minus Marshawn Lynch and Russel Wilson's legs.   They *have* to do something to address that dumpster fire, or their run is over.   I'm not optimistic, though.  Pete Carroll's greatest asset, his eternal optimism, is also a huge liability some times.  There is only so much shine you can put on a turd.

Atlanta's offense looks *fantastic.*  It's just fun to watch those guys move the ball.   And I'm sure everyone here knows how I feel about Aaron Rodgers (best QB ever, if you didn't) so the NFC championship game is going to be a doozy,  and I'm OK with either team winning.   Atlanta coach Dan Quinn was Seattle's Defensive Coordinator when he got the Falcon's job, so seeing him win the big one would be cool.  And because I'm a big Aaron Rodgers fan, I'm OK with Green Bay winning, too.  From a pure football fan perspective, I win either way there.

I'd live if the Steelers won through (no opinion on it, in fact).  If the Pats end up winning it again, someone is gonna have to talk me off the ledge, though. 

Decisive wins yesterday for the Falcons and the Patriots ... should be a good Superbowl.

I don't think the combined '85 Bears and '75 Steelers defenses could slow down Atlanta's offense.   All the passing and a running game to match.  And their defense is really good, too!

Julio Jones would kill you in man to man defense, Russ.  He's too big to put a fast corner on, and too fast to put a big corner on.  The only way to play him is in a zone where the safety can come and help.

Anyway, the Superbowl should be an offensive showcase, which should make it entertaining.  I'm a fan of the other birds for the time being. 

My prediction - Atlanta 42, New England 35.

Sure, but that right there is the problem.  There are a very few guys out there that can play him man to man.   Maybe Patrick Peterson has that kind of size and speed, but even a guy like Richard Sherman, one of the most physical CBs in the league,  isn't fast enough to do it alone.  Jones is just one of those freak show athletes that you have to plan against.  He's generally the best guy on the field no matter who they're playing.  Think Jerry Rice, except only bigger and faster.