2011-2012 NFL Season Thread

[AR]

Cards 17-7 so far over the Ravens. Baltimore is suddenly becoming the worst team in the AFC NORTH. Flacco is a clown and is putting on his best joke in front of their own fans. Even if the Ravens pull this out, revenge game next week. Baltimore's going to get their fuckin ass kicked.

He he.

[AR]

Thankfully it was pulled out. A loss would have ended the season. Going into Pittsburgh is always tough, but I damn well know that team is scared. Had the Ravens lost it would almost have been a gimme for Pitt.

Soto is a huge Steelers fan. Waiting the evil text messages.

Nothing but love to you Steelers fans though. Just want my home team to win.

[AR]

I was HORRIFIED by the Ravens play.

However didn't score a touchdown in 4 games when they won the Super Bowl. They very much are in the hunt.

[Enigma869]

Complete train wreck of a first quarter by the Patriots. The damn quarter is over and their offense was on the field for one 3 and out series. Great game plan by the Steelers running the play clock to under 5 seconds on every snap. They know the Patriots offense can't beat them if they can't get on the field and this Patriots defense continues to be fucking AWFUL!

[AR]

Complete train wreck of a first quarter by the Patriots. The damn quarter is over and their offense was on the field for one 3 and out series. Great game plan by the Steelers running the play clock to under 5 seconds on every snap. They know the Patriots offense can't beat them if they can't get on the field and this Patriots defense continues to be fucking AWFUL!

Hope your boys can get a win.

[Enigma869]

Hope your boys cam get a win.

Not looking good. The Steelers are fired up for this game, and the Patriots look clueless on both sides of the ball. Not sure why they're not even trying to throw the ball to their Tight Ends. The Steelers have nobody to cover either one of those guys. Apparently, the Patriots still think they're on their bye week!

[AR]

Hope your boys cam get a win.

Not looking good. The Steelers are fired up for this game, and the Patriots look clueless on both sides of the ball. Not sure why they're not even trying to throw the ball to their Tight Ends. The Steelers have nobody to cover either one of those guys. Apparently, the Patriots still think they're on their bye week!

They are in it. Tough to win on the road. We'll see.

[YoungJRNY]

I was HORRIFIED by the Ravens play.

However didn't score a touchdown in 4 games when they won the Super Bowl. They very much are in the hunt.

Baltimore was saved by nothing but desperation (throw it up, go deep, get the yellow hankie.) I'm not scared of Baltimore one bit and the Steelers playing at home is a very scary team. Nonethless, should be a great game. For now, Steelers D got to show up. Brady got ball half so stop them here if anything. Can't give any points before half, 3 I can deal with.

[RedWingFan]

Man I expected that Tebow would be a terrible NFL QB. But he is exceeding my expectation by a frightening amount.

[Enigma869]

Man I expected that Tebow would be a terrible NFL QB. But he is exceeding my expectation by a frightening amount.

The guy is fucking awful, and everyone who knows anything about football knew this fucker couldn't throw the football coming out of college. I was stunned when any team drafted him at all, let alone where Denver drafted him.

On another note...Bring on the Giants. I can't watch any more of this Steelers game. This is embarrassing!

[S2M]

NE in a position to win this game at the end....Refs missing that Gronk TD, and costing NE 2 minutes of clock time, forcing them to use their timeouts - cost them this game....Even as horrible as their defense was, still had a chance at the end. PITIFUL. Pitt is as impressive as Casey Anthony on the witness stand.

[Enigma869]

NE in a position to win this game at the end....Refs missing that Gronk TD, and costing NE 2 minutes of clock time, forcing them to use their timeouts cost them this game....Even as horrible as their defense was, still had a chance at the end. PITIFUL. Pitt is as impressive as Casey Anthony on the witness stand.

I can't believe that I actually agree with most of what you said. That Gronk TD was obvious when I watched it live, and I immediately said...that two extra minutes will cost them this game. I actually couldn't believe Belichick didn't throw the challenge flag on that one. That said, Pittsburgh completely dominated this game, and at NO point during this game did it even feel like the Patriots were in the game, in spite of the scoreboard. I'm still not sold on the Steelers. Again, they dominated EVERY part of this game and probably should have blown the Patriots out by 4 TD, given how the Patriots played. The Patriots have a HUGE gut check game against the Giants. They simply MUST win that game, after this pitiful performance.

[Seven Wishes2]

BB is no genius.

What's the biggest issue the Pats have? Their secondary. So he releases Meriweather and Bodden, his two most talented defensive players this side of Wilfork.

He challenges plays he has no chance to win, and lets a CLEAR play like this cost his team a victory.

VERY disappointing result today. They were completely dominated, even though the refs really cost them here. Pittsburgh deserved to win, although I'd be worried if I were them because they had no business winning this one by only 8 points.

New England is NOT going to win the Super Bowl this year. Brady has had 3 very pedestrian games now out of 8. His career has already crested. He was totally unprepared today. The Pats will NOT win the division if they lose at the Jets in a couple of weeks.

[AR]

I was HORRIFIED by the Ravens play.

However didn't score a touchdown in 4 games when they won the Super Bowl. They very much are in the hunt.

Baltimore was saved by nothing but desperation (throw it up, go deep, get the yellow hankie.) I'm not scared of Baltimore one bit and the Steelers playing at home is a very scary team. Nonethless, should be a great game. For now, Steelers D got to show up. Brady got ball half so stop them here if anything. Can't give any points before half, 3 I can deal with.

Yep here they come next week to beat your team at home. I will be calling JSS after the glorious Ravens win.

I'll give you my text number if you want to jaw about it next Sunday.

[YoungJRNY]

NE in a position to win this game at the end....Refs missing that Gronk TD, and costing NE 2 minutes of clock time, forcing them to use their timeouts - cost them this game....Even as horrible as their defense was, still had a chance at the end. PITIFUL. Pitt is as impressive as Casey Anthony on the witness stand.

Lmao, your genius of a coach had every right to challenge that play and STILL didn't. Not to mention Brady taking forever to get the snap count on top of it. Total team meltdown by New England. They were not even close to being in this game and had no business winning this. You're lucky Pittsburgh didn't chomp at the bit and beat your ass by 4 TD's because that's what it should have been. New England's defense is even worse than I thought. Brady got sacked 3 times and didn't even throw for 200 yards. If you want to talk about refs, then Antonio Brown got HOSED on that defensive pass interference. Clearly interfered with Brown's route that would of been 6. No matter what, it's obvious Brady struggles against press coverage and that defense has no problem giving up over 400 yards a game.

[AR]

NE in a position to win this game at the end....Refs missing that Gronk TD, and costing NE 2 minutes of clock time, forcing them to use their timeouts - cost them this game....Even as horrible as their defense was, still had a chance at the end. PITIFUL. Pitt is as impressive as Casey Anthony on the witness stand.

Lmao, your genius of a coach had every right to challenge that play and STILL didn't. Total team meltdown by New England. They were not even close to being in this game and had no business winning this. You're lucky Pittsburgh didn't chomp at the bit and beat your ass by 4 TD's because that's what it should have been. New England's defense is even worse than I thought. Brady got sacked 3 times and didn't even throw for 200 yards. If you want to talk about refs, then Antonio Brown got HOSED on that defensive pass interference. Clearly interfered with Brown's route that would of been 6. No matter what, it's obvious Brady struggles against press coverage and that defense has no problem giving up over 400 yards a game.

NE's defense is horrible.

My team got lucky but they survived which is all that matters.

[YoungJRNY]

I was HORRIFIED by the Ravens play.

However didn't score a touchdown in 4 games when they won the Super Bowl. They very much are in the hunt.

Baltimore was saved by nothing but desperation (throw it up, go deep, get the yellow hankie.) I'm not scared of Baltimore one bit and the Steelers playing at home is a very scary team. Nonethless, should be a great game. For now, Steelers D got to show up. Brady got ball half so stop them here if anything. Can't give any points before half, 3 I can deal with.

Yep here they come next week to beat your team at home. I will be calling JSS after the glorious Ravens win.

I'll give you my text number if you want to jaw about it next Sunday.

Your words are on record. Sunday night, IN Pittsburgh, seeking revenge against their rival that embarrassed them week one and getting the staple win of the season against New England. Flacco is playing at his worst and will be eating his own crow in this one. I think Pittsburgh destroys.

[YoungJRNY]

NE in a position to win this game at the end....Refs missing that Gronk TD, and costing NE 2 minutes of clock time, forcing them to use their timeouts - cost them this game....Even as horrible as their defense was, still had a chance at the end. PITIFUL. Pitt is as impressive as Casey Anthony on the witness stand.

Lmao, your genius of a coach had every right to challenge that play and STILL didn't. Total team meltdown by New England. They were not even close to being in this game and had no business winning this. You're lucky Pittsburgh didn't chomp at the bit and beat your ass by 4 TD's because that's what it should have been. New England's defense is even worse than I thought. Brady got sacked 3 times and didn't even throw for 200 yards. If you want to talk about refs, then Antonio Brown got HOSED on that defensive pass interference. Clearly interfered with Brown's route that would of been 6. No matter what, it's obvious Brady struggles against press coverage and that defense has no problem giving up over 400 yards a game.

NE's defense is horrible.

My team got lucky but they survived which is all that matters.

The Steelers defense were down to their 5th practice squad linebacker in Carter. Woodley ended up getting hurt. Harrison was out, Farrior was out and Worlids was out and Brady still was harassed. I'm liking how the Steelers are playing defense. Perfect timing.

[YoungJRNY]

I was HORRIFIED by the Ravens play.

However didn't score a touchdown in 4 games when they won the Super Bowl. They very much are in the hunt.

Baltimore was saved by nothing but desperation (throw it up, go deep, get the yellow hankie.) I'm not scared of Baltimore one bit and the Steelers playing at home is a very scary team. Nonethless, should be a great game. For now, Steelers D got to show up. Brady got ball half so stop them here if anything. Can't give any points before half, 3 I can deal with.

Yep here they come next week to beat your team at home. I will be calling JSS after the glorious Ravens win.

I'll give you my text number if you want to jaw about it next Sunday.

I got S2M's number but he was very uncharacteristically silent. Wonder why PM me your number, always a good time jawing leading up to the game!

[S2M]

Honestly, Trav...I'm still not impressed with Pitt. They should have won by 21. They are paper tigers. They had over 400 yds of offense and won by 6(that cheap safety doesn't count)...and should have lost if not for that blown call on Gronk's TD...I guarantee you will lose to Balty, and Cinci...you'll be lucky to win 10 games....lol

I give you a lot of shit, but you are a classy dude...it was great meeting you in Pitt. I wish I had the funds to be at the game. Next time.

[AR]

I was HORRIFIED by the Ravens play.

However didn't score a touchdown in 4 games when they won the Super Bowl. They very much are in the hunt.

Baltimore was saved by nothing but desperation (throw it up, go deep, get the yellow hankie.) I'm not scared of Baltimore one bit and the Steelers playing at home is a very scary team. Nonethless, should be a great game. For now, Steelers D got to show up. Brady got ball half so stop them here if anything. Can't give any points before half, 3 I can deal with.

Yep here they come next week to beat your team at home. I will be calling JSS after the glorious Ravens win.

I'll give you my text number if you want to jaw about it next Sunday.

I got S2M's number but he was very uncharacteristically silent. Wonder why PM me your number, always a good time jawing leading up to the game!

That is what it is all about my online friend. I have tons of Steeler fan friends so these weeks are always interesting and fun.

I did shut up a former Journey lead singer once this year though.

[Yoda]

Hail To The Redskins!

The Redskins haven't been relevant since the world was flat!

At least not since the days of Mark Rypien, Earnest Byner, and Art Monk. By the looks of things today, that will continue to be true. But I guess we both had sucky days today!

[YoungJRNY]

Honestly, Trav...I'm still not impressed with Pitt. They should have won by 21. They are paper tigers. They had over 400 yds of offense and won by 6(that cheap safety doesn't count)...and should have lost if not for that blown call on Gronk's TD...I guarantee you will lose to Balty, and Cinci...you'll be lucky to win 10 games....lol

I give you a lot of shit, but you are a classy dude...it was great meeting you in Pitt. I wish I had the funds to be at the game. Next time.

I can care-less what you just said because nobody even gave Pittsburgh to be in it! You seriously give no credit to Pittsburgh's defense at all? Going up against the league's most potent offense and holding them to not only 17 points, but Brady under 200 yards passing and completley out-coaching the Patriots at every phase? Even with that performance, the Steelers still have room to improve. They must score 6's instead of taking FG's and they WILL translate to that once they keep working on it. Pittsburgh's offense is turning the corner and I'm comfortable at where we're at. You just worry about the Giants next week and the Bills of the world! Fitzpatrick will have some fun with that D soon and the Pats have the Giants, Jets, Eagles and Bills yet to play, all lose-able games if they want to play like that.

[YoungJRNY]

I was HORRIFIED by the Ravens play.

However didn't score a touchdown in 4 games when they won the Super Bowl. They very much are in the hunt.

Baltimore was saved by nothing but desperation (throw it up, go deep, get the yellow hankie.) I'm not scared of Baltimore one bit and the Steelers playing at home is a very scary team. Nonethless, should be a great game. For now, Steelers D got to show up. Brady got ball half so stop them here if anything. Can't give any points before half, 3 I can deal with.

Yep here they come next week to beat your team at home. I will be calling JSS after the glorious Ravens win.

I'll give you my text number if you want to jaw about it next Sunday.

I got S2M's number but he was very uncharacteristically silent. Wonder why PM me your number, always a good time jawing leading up to the game!

That is what it is all about my online friend. I have tons of Steeler fan friends so these weeks are always interesting and fun.

I did shut up a former Journey lead singer once this year though.

I have a blast. It will be in good fun that's for sure. As far as shutting Steelers fans up once..well, that's usually the case. It's those other two that don't bode well for Baltimore

[Enigma869]

But I guess we both had sucky days today!

Right, but the difference is that you've had a sucky couple of decades!

[AR]

I was HORRIFIED by the Ravens play.

However didn't score a touchdown in 4 games when they won the Super Bowl. They very much are in the hunt.

Baltimore was saved by nothing but desperation (throw it up, go deep, get the yellow hankie.) I'm not scared of Baltimore one bit and the Steelers playing at home is a very scary team. Nonethless, should be a great game. For now, Steelers D got to show up. Brady got ball half so stop them here if anything. Can't give any points before half, 3 I can deal with.

Yep here they come next week to beat your team at home. I will be calling JSS after the glorious Ravens win.

I'll give you my text number if you want to jaw about it next Sunday.

I got S2M's number but he was very uncharacteristically silent. Wonder why PM me your number, always a good time jawing leading up to the game!

That is what it is all about my online friend. I have tons of Steeler fan friends so these weeks are always interesting and fun.

I did shut up a former Journey lead singer once this year though.

It's in your team's house. Tall order. I have no delusions. Do know for a fact this year that the Ravens beat down opening week is in their heads though. (friend in high places)

We'll see what happens.

[Enigma869]

I can care-less what you just said because nobody even gave Pittsburgh to be in it! You seriously give no credit to Pittsburgh's defense at all? Going up against the league's most potent offense and holding them to not only 17 points, but Brady under 200 yards passing

You're giving Pittsburgh's defense FAR too much credit. The team deserves credit for winning a game, but their defense wasn't the factor you think they were. The reality is that Pittsburgh's offense kept the ball out of Brady's hands (and good for them). They had the ball twice as long as New England had the ball. New England may have had some three and outs, but it's not like they didn't move the ball at all. Brady had a higher completion percentage than Ben, just as many TD's and one fewer pick! The story in this game was the Steelers keeping their offense on the field and New England's secondary showing that they are just plain fucking AWFUL. New England should absolutely NOT be the favorite to win any Super Bowl, because that defense just won't cut it. That said, the AFC is really full of "four seed" teams. There are no teams in the AFC that are close to great, and most are just okay. Pittsburgh is the current number one seed and they almost lost to the Colts!

[YoungJRNY]

I can care-less what you just said because nobody even gave Pittsburgh to be in it! You seriously give no credit to Pittsburgh's defense at all? Going up against the league's most potent offense and holding them to not only 17 points, but Brady under 200 yards passing

You're giving Pittsburgh's defense FAR too much credit. The team deserves credit for winning a game, but their defense wasn't the factor you think they were. The reality is that Pittsburgh's offense kept the ball out of Brady's hands (and good for them). They had the ball twice as long as New England had the ball. New England may have had some three and outs, but it's not like they didn't move the ball at all. Brady had a higher completion percentage than Ben, just as many TD's and one fewer pick! The story in this game was the Steelers keeping their offense on the field and New England's secondary showing that they are just plain fucking AWFUL. New England should absolutely NOT be the favorite to win any Super Bowl, because that defense just won't cut it. That said, the AFC is really full of "four seed" teams. There are no teams in the AFC that are close to great, and most are just okay. Pittsburgh is the current number one seed and they almost lost to the Colts!

It's all about the W's and worrying about the playoffs when the time comes. It doesn't matter if they almost lost to the Colts, they got the W. Like I said, nobody even gave the Steelers a chance in this one and they are starting to click but yet, still room to improve. You're just as good as your last game so I'm pretty happy about the outcome of today regardless in how they look. Steelers never won pretty anyhow, ever but they just keep winning.

[S2M]

I can care-less what you just said because nobody even gave Pittsburgh to be in it! You seriously give no credit to Pittsburgh's defense at all? Going up against the league's most potent offense and holding them to not only 17 points, but Brady under 200 yards passing

You're giving Pittsburgh's defense FAR too much credit. The team deserves credit for winning a game, but their defense wasn't the factor you think they were. The reality is that Pittsburgh's offense kept the ball out of Brady's hands (and good for them). They had the ball twice as long as New England had the ball. New England may have had some three and outs, but it's not like they didn't move the ball at all. Brady had a higher completion percentage than Ben, just as many TD's and one fewer pick! The story in this game was the Steelers keeping their offense on the field and New England's secondary showing that they are just plain fucking AWFUL. New England should absolutely NOT be the favorite to win any Super Bowl, because that defense just won't cut it. That said, the AFC is really full of "four seed" teams. There are no teams in the AFC that are close to great, and most are just okay. Pittsburgh is the current number one seed and they almost lost to the Colts!

That'll happen when you choose 'value picks' over stud pass rushers....Something needs to change come draft time with the NE braintrust...They passed of Clay Matthews a few years ago.

[Seven Wishes2]

The Bills are a paper tiger.

The Pats will finish 11-5 or (maybe) 12-4 IF they can patch together a secondary. There are a half dozen still-very-good free agent corners and safeties out there. If BB doesn't pick up at least ONE of them, he's an idiot.

Meriweather and Bodden are talented players. If BB had kept them, we wouldn't have lost the Buffalo game, and we'd be a lock to go at least 13-3. I'm tired of people calling Bellichik a genius. He's not.