An Extremely Early Prediction List of the 2011 Season
by Drew Kerr on Aug 25, 2011 10:01 AM PDT
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Disclaimer: Prediction lists are exactly that predictions based on an individuals perception. These are meant solely for fun and not meant to take all-so literally. Some people enjoy the process and others don't. If it's not your cup of tea (so to speak) there are plenty of other topics here on Niners Nation to discuss.
The other day I had a quarterbacks ranking as well. If you missed it, click here to check it out.
It's always fun to speculate. Speculation this early however can be relatively inaccurate. We know who the powerhouses are before the season starts but anything can happen. An injury to a team that has one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL could result in the team winning a significant amount of games less than they normally would.
The Superbowl in some ways is a holiday for some of us. Not everyone loves football but even some of those folks attend Superbowl parties as an excuse to eat some good tailgaiting food and drink some beer, or whatever the beverage of choice happens to be.
In these predictions, I've gone all the way down to the last to teams and selected who I believe has a good shot at being the cream of the crop for the 2011-2012 Season.
Join after the jump for analysis and results.
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AFC EAST |
AFC SOUTH |
AFC NORTH |
AFC WEST |
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y - N.E. 13-3 |
y - HOU 11-5 |
y - BAL 10-6 |
y - S.D. 10-6 |
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NYJ |
x - IND 9-7 |
x - PIT 10-6 |
K.C. |
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BUF |
JAX |
CLE |
OAK |
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MIA |
TEN |
CIN |
DEN |
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NFC EAST |
NFC SOUTH |
NFC NORTH |
NFC WEST |
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y - PHI 14-2 |
y - ATL 12-4 |
y - G.B. 11-5 |
y - STL 9-7 |
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DAL |
x - N.O. 10-6 |
x - DET 9-7 |
S.F. |
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NYG |
T.B. |
CHI |
SEA |
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WAS |
CAR |
MIN |
ARI |
*Niners to go 8-8 with a few quality wins leaving us with true hope for next year.
2011-2012 AFC DIVISION WINNERS: Patriots, Houston, Ravens, Chargers
2011-2012 AFC WILD CARDS: Steelers, Colts
2011-2012 NFC DIVISION WINNERS: Eagles, Falcons, Packers, Rams
2011-2012 NFC WILD CARDS: Saints, Lions
2011-2012 GAMES
Wild Card Weekend
New Orleans Saints @ St. Louis Rams - In the battle of dome teams, I think the Saints would just have too much fire power for the Rams defense to keep up with; even with home field advantage. Drew Brees would have a stellar game against a young Rams secondary. Saints win 31 - 27.
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers - There's always a team that sneaks in to the playoffs that nobody expects. This year I believe that team could very well be the Lions. However, going to Lambeau Field for their first playoff game will result in a beating. I think the Lions could hang in there for a quarter or two but eventually the reigning world champs would take over. Packers win 27 - 13
Indianapolis Colts @ Baltimore Ravens - Peyton Manning will not be totally himself this year. I think the Colts will squeeze in to the playoff picture but the Ravens will be bringing the heat all day long. Manning will have a long and frustrating day. The Colts run game will be non-existent per usual. Ravens win 28 - 12
Pittsburgh Steelers @ San Diego Chargers - At least the Chargers won't have to fly home after this loss. And the beach is right there, although it may be too cold in January. It's basically a high-octane offense verse a bulldozing defense. The Pittsburgh Steelers ground game and Roethlisberger could be the difference. Steelers win 21 - 14
Divisional Weekend
New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons - If this were to transpire as my prediction, it's quite conceivable that this could wind up being the best game of the playoffs. The Saints would fight hard in this one, but the Falcons receivers would ultimately wind up dominating the Saints' secondary. The match up possibilities are pretty one-sided. Falcons win 35 - 34
Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles - The "dream team" a.k.a. the Heatgulls will have their work cut out in this game. However they won't be losing this week. The Packers will travel to Philly and struggle with all the pressure. All the defensive back help will put a stop to the Packers spreading out their wide receivers. Eagles win 22 - 16
Baltimore Ravens @ Houston Texans - Poor Texans. They finally will have made it to the dance just to play an experienced perennial playoff team like the Ravens. The Texans will have a very tough time stopping the ground game of Ray Rice and Ricky Williams. It will be a low scoring game despite the Texans arsenal of tools on offense. Ravens win 20 - 10
Pittsburgh Steelers @ New England Patriots - The Patriots at home are tough to beat at home in the playoffs. If anyone can do it though, it would be the Steelers. Unfortunately, as last year, the Patriots will spread the Steelers secondary out thin as the Pack did in the Superbowl. Steelers get sent home in round two. Patriots win 32 - 21
Championship Weekend
Atlanta Falcons @ Philadelphia Eagles - NFC Championship Game... It will have been a while since the Falcons have gotten this deep in to the playoffs. This will be a very close battle but I think that Vick would be the X-factor. I think this could be one of the best games of Vick's career. Unfortunately, it will have peaked at the wrong time. Eagles win 28-27
Baltimore Ravens @ New England Patriots - The Patriots will be at home once again, but not so easy this time. The Ravens defense (specifically Ed Reed and Ray Lewis) will have realized by this point that they are destined for the Superbowl. Much like the game against the Colts, Brady will be on his back more than he'd like. He will cry to the referee's all game long but in the end, it won't matter. Ravens win 20 - 14
Superbowl
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Baltimore Ravens - This will be a tough fought battle. The Eagles may be losing a lot of these players next year. However, the Ravens have one more shot at bringing home another ring during Ray Lewis' final game in his final year. Lewis will rally the troops and he will go out a winner. And thereafter, Vince Young can take his talents to South Beach. Ravens win 28 - 23
Hope enjoyed, those who read this far. Feel free to include your own thoughts or predictions below in the comments section. Be good.
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I've been predicting 19-0 for a while now
Here’s my season prediction for the 49ers: http://www.ninersnation.com/2011/8/18/2370869/we-have-talent-but-is-it-the-wrong-talent#75072158
Here’s my prediction for the NFCW division: http://www.ninersnation.com/2011/8/23/2380156/football-outsiders-2011-almanac-san-francisco-49ers-preview#75395199
Seems reasonable.
I wonder about the Eagles though, since Vick probably won’t stay healthy…
Kaep may become our Staubach, but Alex is our Craig Morton...
Ninjames on Anthony Dixon's Tweeting:
"He’s going for the ‘T’ key, he should probably turn to it, but he stops and checks out the ‘R’ key first, then doubles back for a look at the ‘Y’ key, then by the time he decides to go back to ‘T’ to get some words typed, he’s brought down for a two-yard loss, ending up with the ‘G’ key."
impossible for him to stay healthy
"Hi my name is Cliff Harris and I am here to lock [site decorum] down" - Cliff Harris introduction at his Freshman Orientation
Reporter : "What do you remember about the BCS title game"
Cliff Harris: "That we lost"
by manraj7 on Aug 25, 2011 10:11 AM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
at least
I know who you are NOT picking in draft. Goon squad selects- Michael Vick… (coolface.jpeg)
by Chris.Doja on Aug 25, 2011 7:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I want to see them all healthy, but still lose too many games
that would be sweet
Aldon Smith will have 10 sacks in 2011.
I tweet, therefore I am
Hah
Schaudenfreude :).
Kaep may become our Staubach, but Alex is our Craig Morton...
Ninjames on Anthony Dixon's Tweeting:
"He’s going for the ‘T’ key, he should probably turn to it, but he stops and checks out the ‘R’ key first, then doubles back for a look at the ‘Y’ key, then by the time he decides to go back to ‘T’ to get some words typed, he’s brought down for a two-yard loss, ending up with the ‘G’ key."
schadenfreude
Spelling is fundamental!
Kaep may become our Staubach, but Alex is our Craig Morton...
Ninjames on Anthony Dixon's Tweeting:
"He’s going for the ‘T’ key, he should probably turn to it, but he stops and checks out the ‘R’ key first, then doubles back for a look at the ‘Y’ key, then by the time he decides to go back to ‘T’ to get some words typed, he’s brought down for a two-yard loss, ending up with the ‘G’ key."
Its a shameful joy. Like when you see a person slip on something. You feel bad they’re hurt, but its too funny to not laugh at their misery
by mcwagner on Aug 25, 2011 10:48 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Taking pleasure from someone else's pain!
Kaep may become our Staubach, but Alex is our Craig Morton...
Ninjames on Anthony Dixon's Tweeting:
"He’s going for the ‘T’ key, he should probably turn to it, but he stops and checks out the ‘R’ key first, then doubles back for a look at the ‘Y’ key, then by the time he decides to go back to ‘T’ to get some words typed, he’s brought down for a two-yard loss, ending up with the ‘G’ key."
not only will he not stay healthy
Jackson and Maclin probably won’t stay healthy
Top 3 teams in the NFC might still be the Falcons, Saints and Packers. I think I’d still put Patriots as #1, Steelers in the mix with those 3.
by whistlingmountain on Aug 25, 2011 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
top three by my estimation are...
patriots, steelers and packers. Pains me to say it but I think the Patriots win it all this year.
I agree with your predictions across the board, save one ...
On Conference Championship weekend, I don’t see the Ravens beating the Patriots at Foxborough. I’ll be routing for the Ravens, but I think the Patriots will win a close one in the snow … capped off by the Ravens’ D getting screwed (just like the Raiders) by a Brady-Rule non-funble caused by Ray Lewis and recovered by Ed Reed. Agghhhh!!
Oh, and the Niners at 8-8 sounds about right … setting us up for 10-6 or 11-5 in 2012.
by 49erFanSince1950 on Aug 25, 2011 10:17 AM PDT reply actions
love the disclaimer
Been posting here long?
by mcwagner on Aug 25, 2011 10:18 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Detroit as a wild card??
You gotta be kidding me, right? So what’s the secret ingredient that they have in ending their many seasons of futility where you take them over us?
by Doni S on Aug 25, 2011 10:30 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
Their QB maybe staying healthy for once.
Kaep may become our Staubach, but Alex is our Craig Morton...
Ninjames on Anthony Dixon's Tweeting:
"He’s going for the ‘T’ key, he should probably turn to it, but he stops and checks out the ‘R’ key first, then doubles back for a look at the ‘Y’ key, then by the time he decides to go back to ‘T’ to get some words typed, he’s brought down for a two-yard loss, ending up with the ‘G’ key."
A healthy Stafford > any current 49ers QB
Kaep may become our Staubach, but Alex is our Craig Morton...
Ninjames on Anthony Dixon's Tweeting:
"He’s going for the ‘T’ key, he should probably turn to it, but he stops and checks out the ‘R’ key first, then doubles back for a look at the ‘Y’ key, then by the time he decides to go back to ‘T’ to get some words typed, he’s brought down for a two-yard loss, ending up with the ‘G’ key."
by See Jay on Aug 25, 2011 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Anyone over 60 with a good memory
can remember when the Lions were an old version of the Patriots.
That was before the “Curse of Bobby Layne.” And that curse has just expired.
When Layne, the Lions QB, was traded to the Steelers, he put a 50 year curse on the LIons.
I still don’t see Detroit going 9-7. Suh is a beast, granted…but he’s also only one player on their defense. And the last time I checked, winning games took a ‘team’ effort. Whatever though…this is after all just a prediction. Anything can happen; that’s why the games are played…
by Doni S on Aug 25, 2011 11:09 AM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Of course he is only one guy...
but they have two other beasts on the D line as well, and the 4th guy isn’t to shabby either… They still have weaknesses, sure… but every team does. Their offense has the potential to be potent as all hell if Stafford can stay healthy. Heck, even if he gets hurt, Shawn Hill did a pretty good job up there last year. Besides, it isn’t as if 9-7 is really all that unbelievably great of a record.
by Sigelvictory on Aug 25, 2011 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
ok, so their d-line is good
how about the o-line? Matt Stafford can’t seem to stay healthy…because he keeps getting hit. And just because they’re 2-0 in pre-season so far and putting up monster points…doesn’t mean a whole lot when 2nd, 3rd, and PS are all having a more-or-less = go
by Doni S on Aug 25, 2011 11:33 AM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Thanks for the update...
I had no clue what they had done in pre-season. Yes, everything, more or less is predicated on the QB staying upright. You can say that about most every team in the NFL. IMO the Lions have turned the corner, and have been getting better for a couple of years now. It has been hard to see because they are in a division with some really good teams… Minnesota went to the NFC championship two years ago, and last year it was GB and CHI… The lions have been getting better, but that brutal division has made it hard to see. It’s gonna start to show this year. Of course, I could be wrong. I didn’t think the Chiefs would make the playoffs last year, let alone win the AFC west.
by Sigelvictory on Aug 25, 2011 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I'll give them 8-8
by Doni S on Aug 25, 2011 12:06 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
he's their best player
D-line as a whole is very good. Good coaching staff. Stafford, Megatron, players all around improving. I think Pettigrew will shock many also
by mcwagner on Aug 25, 2011 11:14 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
best defensive line in the NFL
Its scary and it will be for years
by mcwagner on Aug 25, 2011 10:45 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Suh is just flat out nasty
Dude is gonna be a heavily fined QB killer for years…
by Sigelvictory on Aug 25, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
A healthy Matt Stafford.
"I may be an idiot, but one thing I'm not sir, is an idiot." - Peter Griffin
One difference here
I think The Jets get the wild card this season vice the Colts. I think the team chemistry on the Colts will be off and that is their forte and will result in 1 or 2 more losses than normal and keep them out.
Could go either way though but since we are putting on our prognosticator hats i thought I’d toss that in there.
Over/under on Colts' wins without Manning
is 2, I believe (blocked at work).
Without him, they’re going NOWHERE.
Kaep may become our Staubach, but Alex is our Craig Morton...
Ninjames on Anthony Dixon's Tweeting:
"He’s going for the ‘T’ key, he should probably turn to it, but he stops and checks out the ‘R’ key first, then doubles back for a look at the ‘Y’ key, then by the time he decides to go back to ‘T’ to get some words typed, he’s brought down for a two-yard loss, ending up with the ‘G’ key."
CPIOF!
Wait, what?
Kaep may become our Staubach, but Alex is our Craig Morton...
Ninjames on Anthony Dixon's Tweeting:
"He’s going for the ‘T’ key, he should probably turn to it, but he stops and checks out the ‘R’ key first, then doubles back for a look at the ‘Y’ key, then by the time he decides to go back to ‘T’ to get some words typed, he’s brought down for a two-yard loss, ending up with the ‘G’ key."
LOL
it really is incredible how the colts can go from being such a powerhouse team, to a steaming pile when Manning isn’t out there. Even the defense is predicated on that offense being able to put up points, thereby forcing the opposing offense to pass, because they sure can’t stop the run.
by Sigelvictory on Aug 25, 2011 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Exactly.
I guess the (arguably) best QB in the league can do that for you.
Kaep may become our Staubach, but Alex is our Craig Morton...
Ninjames on Anthony Dixon's Tweeting:
"He’s going for the ‘T’ key, he should probably turn to it, but he stops and checks out the ‘R’ key first, then doubles back for a look at the ‘Y’ key, then by the time he decides to go back to ‘T’ to get some words typed, he’s brought down for a two-yard loss, ending up with the ‘G’ key."
Totally...
but with the Colts being such a good organization overall, one might assume some sort of contingency plan would be in the works. Look at the Pats… everyone thought they were screwed when Brady went down because Cassel was an unknown quantity… but the Pats knew what they had. With the Colts, its different… everyone knows that Painter is simply not the answer.
by Sigelvictory on Aug 25, 2011 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Kerry Collins
That’s their back-up plan if Peyton…heaven forbid, goes down. In that event…Indianapolis probably wouldn’t make it as a wild card.
by Doni S on Aug 25, 2011 11:15 AM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
I saw that they signed him...
but man… they have known about Peyton’s surgery for a while now. Maybe they should have gotten someone in there right when the lockout ended so he could have gotten some work in…
by Sigelvictory on Aug 25, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't think
Peyton has ever missed a game due to injury in his life…which might have played a factor in their not signing anyone first-hand
by Doni S on Aug 25, 2011 11:39 AM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
You're right...
he hasn’t, but man… the writing was on the wall this year. They could have signed Collins, or say, Marc Bulger, weeks ago. Could have had them in camp getting experience with the playbook, and building rapport with the offense. Not that I care… I’m tired of the same ol’, same ol’ with the AFC teams… IND, NE, BAL, PIT… it is getting sorta boring.
by Sigelvictory on Aug 25, 2011 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
shall we hypothesize then?
When Peyton retires, who becomes the new AFC south king? Houston?
by Doni S on Aug 25, 2011 12:20 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
I would think so...
Of course, by then the Jags will be in L.A. I’m not sure that changes anything, but a change of scenery could help them out too.
by Sigelvictory on Aug 25, 2011 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
pssht
the day L.A. gets an NFL team again will be the same day pigs grow wings..
by Doni S on Aug 25, 2011 1:06 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
You haven't seen too much on a potential move from a few teams to LA, huh?
Don’t know when, but it’s gonna happen.
"Bears are crazy, Willie. They'll bite your head off if you're wearing steak on it."
by Blank x2 on Aug 25, 2011 3:54 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Hasn't been brought up
Manning comes back to early and gets injured for the year … Colts get Andrew Luck, rest of the world screams bloody murder.
But in the interim...
Andrew Luck attends a Raiders game in Oakland wearing his cardinal red… it is mistaken for a 49ers jersey, and he is beaten to death in the bathroom… Al Davis flips the bird to the NFL one last time…
by Sigelvictory on Aug 25, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
this would
be the most frustrating thing to happen in the history of football.
by AmericanPsycho on Aug 25, 2011 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I do a predictions game with some friends of mine every year
A few years ago I put it online, anyone that wishes to save their predictions please feel free
by whistlingmountain on Aug 25, 2011 10:31 AM PDT reply actions
Side note, I think New England has a shot at going undefeated again
sounds completely insane because their schedule is rather difficult from weeks 5-12, but they are completely stacked, and have chips on their shoulders…
by whistlingmountain on Aug 25, 2011 10:34 AM PDT reply actions
I could see that happening, they look great,
though I think they will lose a couple of games, somehow.
"Blackmail is such an ugly word. I prefer "extortion." The "X" makes it sound cool." - Bender Bending Rodriguez
Eleanor Rigby - "Greatest Song" or "The Greatest Song"?
Kaepernick is some kind of Montana/Young/Roosevelt hybrid, and will absolutely ruin the NFL experience for the other 31 teams and their few fans.
Cut Drew Kerr!!!
He doesn’t even have the 49ers going to the playoffs in his fantasy 2011 scenario.
If your going to pretend, why not pretend the 49ers at least go to the playoffs?
Play to Win!
by Pat Willie on Aug 25, 2011 10:36 AM PDT reply actions 5 recs
lol
I’ll give you a rec for being a Super Troll. :P
Kaep may become our Staubach, but Alex is our Craig Morton...
Ninjames on Anthony Dixon's Tweeting:
"He’s going for the ‘T’ key, he should probably turn to it, but he stops and checks out the ‘R’ key first, then doubles back for a look at the ‘Y’ key, then by the time he decides to go back to ‘T’ to get some words typed, he’s brought down for a two-yard loss, ending up with the ‘G’ key."
gave you a rec as well
just cause I’m a fan of the 19-0 prediction. No place for “realism” or “logic” on a fanatic’s blog.
there's always a place for realism and logic.
by whistlingmountain on Aug 25, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
HA!!!
Not in fan-dom… it is like an M.C. Escher drawing…
by Sigelvictory on Aug 25, 2011 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I was going for the piss everyone off approach.
Evidently it worked.
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by Drew Kerr on Aug 25, 2011 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
How dare you extrapolate the future from the past and the present
You couldn’t even go two days after admonishing me for the same thing. classic
by asmithisaverage on Aug 25, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
I wish it hadn't happened in the first place
but since it did I’m going to call it out.
by asmithisaverage on Aug 25, 2011 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL ROUND 2
ding…ding
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
The Most Interesting Man In The World---->Mikhail Prokhorov!!!
by Kidd2Petrovic on Aug 25, 2011 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Just in case you missed it:
Disclaimer: Prediction lists are exactly that predictions based on an individuals perception. These are meant solely for fun and not meant to take all-so literally. Some people enjoy the process and others don’t. If it’s not your cup of tea (so to speak) there are plenty of other topics here on Niners Nation to discuss.
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Yes, I knew you wrote that for me
but really doesn’t change the fact that anyone posting on a message board is posting their own perception. But if it a perception you don’t like, you try to shut them down.
by asmithisaverage on Aug 25, 2011 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm confused
That previous discussion you linked above mentioned something about speaking in absolutes. Does this speak in absolutes?
by David Fucillo on Aug 25, 2011 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't say anything about speaking in absolutes
Drew Kerr eventually took the tactic of saying my analysis was in effect an “absolute” (in stark contrast to his predictions) and therefore not valid. The implication was I couldn’t predict the future (which i can’t deny) so therefore I should shut up and accept his vision of the future. Of course his vision (which were conveniently narrow in their focus) were not to be considered “absolutes” for some reason I’ve yet to understand (I think at one point he suggested he prefaces his comments with IMO or something which I thought was implied in any discussion of the future…/sigh).
by asmithisaverage on Aug 25, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
My vision of the future = uncertain.
I think that was pretty clear …even in the futile attempt to link something that is not even relevant here.
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You shouted me down for extrapolating a future based on current and past experience
Next thing I know you are doing the same thing except you get front paged for it. Seems relevant to me.
by asmithisaverage on Aug 25, 2011 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
opinions
This post is about him just making some predictions that are nothing more than educated guesses. I think you’re taking extrapolation a little too literal.
by David Fucillo on Aug 25, 2011 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not taking it any more literally than he did
but hopefully I made my point, though I have a feeling it likely fell of deaf ears. We’ll see if he continues to shout down people in the future with a differing opinion.
by asmithisaverage on Aug 25, 2011 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
well...
I’ve seen him making a concerted effort to not shout down people. You guys have had a serious difference of opinion on this stuff, but hopefully you can either make peace or just stay away from each other.
by David Fucillo on Aug 25, 2011 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
well imo
the primary dispute was whether INTs and TDs should be part of the total analysis of a QB’s performance. I didn’t even think it was a particularly controversial concept until I heard otherwise.
by asmithisaverage on Aug 25, 2011 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
"Bears are crazy, Willie. They'll bite your head off if you're wearing steak on it."
by Blank x2 on Aug 25, 2011 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Ha-ha, classic.
"Blackmail is such an ugly word. I prefer "extortion." The "X" makes it sound cool." - Bender Bending Rodriguez
Eleanor Rigby - "Greatest Song" or "The Greatest Song"?
Kaepernick is some kind of Montana/Young/Roosevelt hybrid, and will absolutely ruin the NFL experience for the other 31 teams and their few fans.
Nice angle
I honestly think we have a good shot at the playoffs.
The Rams are the only competition we have in my opinion as well. Our defense is way better than theirs though so I think we hand them two L’s. Probably do it with our running backs.
Check out the Rams’ schedule too, you have to feel bad for them.
Play to Win!
I'm throwing the
BS flag on you Kerr. Fifty one-handed push-ups, that’s your penalty
by Doni S on Aug 25, 2011 12:24 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
25 one handed pushups?
Impressive.
Kaep may become our Staubach, but Alex is our Craig Morton...
Ninjames on Anthony Dixon's Tweeting:
"He’s going for the ‘T’ key, he should probably turn to it, but he stops and checks out the ‘R’ key first, then doubles back for a look at the ‘Y’ key, then by the time he decides to go back to ‘T’ to get some words typed, he’s brought down for a two-yard loss, ending up with the ‘G’ key."
It's really not as tough as some people think.
All about leverage.
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I am very fit.
I work out a lot, and can do upwards of 50 normal pushups fresh, but I can’t do even 1 good one-handed pushup. Madness. I know all about the wide feet and the leverage thing but for whatever reason I can’t get back up without bowing my lower back.
Kaep may become our Staubach, but Alex is our Craig Morton...
Ninjames on Anthony Dixon's Tweeting:
"He’s going for the ‘T’ key, he should probably turn to it, but he stops and checks out the ‘R’ key first, then doubles back for a look at the ‘Y’ key, then by the time he decides to go back to ‘T’ to get some words typed, he’s brought down for a two-yard loss, ending up with the ‘G’ key."
it's all about your stomach
flex your stomach like a sit up on the way down to keep your back curved. On your way up use your stomach muscles to shift your wight over your arm, instead of letting yourself slide backwards.
It’s counter-intuitive to put more weight on your arm, but by keeping your weight over your arm you’ll be able to use your shoulder muscles to help you up instead of limiting it to your pecs.
^ this.
Your body should be rigid, stiff as a board. That will mean you have engaged your abs. When you move up and down there should be no bend in your body. If anything you want to pretend you are trying to touch the floor with the top of your chest.
That said I do not advocate actually touching the floor with your chest because:
1. You can actually overstress the shoulder if you get too much of an angle on it, and besides, the slowing action gives you a better workout.
2. People tend to cheat and “bounce” off the floor. Much better to get the negative resistance from slowing your descent to be just above the floor, then go up.
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
by TexansForever on Aug 25, 2011 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
impressed here likewise...
I’m not even sure I can do 1
by Doni S on Aug 25, 2011 12:38 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Just get triangular.
Make sure your legs give you proper leverage. Once you have the balance down, it’s not too tough.
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You have to spread your legs a bit more than you would for normal to compensate for the lost leverage.
After that, he is right, it is not as hard as you would think, though it still isn’t “easy”.
I can get about 16-18 right now with one hand. Two hands I can go for 65-70 before needing to pause for a a breather.
"An open mind is like a fortress with it's gates unbarred and unguarded."
by TexansForever on Aug 25, 2011 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
65-70? Holy Moses....fully extended? Or are you doing the short quicker ones?
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Full extension and "breaking the plane" on the down motion. I don't like the short ones.
I have always been able to knock out pushups though, just on e of those things. Funny thing is you would think that translates into a strong bench press. Not true for me. My bench should be much higher and it isn’t.
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by TexansForever on Aug 25, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I was Army.
Same thing for our purposes. The army views the push-up as the Holy Grail of fitness for some reason.
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by TexansForever on Aug 25, 2011 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Cool.
Well thanks for the time you gave this country for what it’s worth.
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...don't suppose
these push-ups are all w/your head up by any chance? I can do 35 of those w/out taking a break…i’m working on bringing that up by 5 per month
by Doni S on Aug 25, 2011 1:56 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
My criteria for a "push-up" is;
1. Break the plane of the shoulders on the downward movement. So your arms should break the 90 degree angle.
2. Full extension on the upward side.
3. Head up looking straight ahead, in other words if you were standing up you would be looking at the ceiling.
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by TexansForever on Aug 25, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Hrmm
I think the Steelers win the North instead of the Ravens. The Chargers go 12-4 on the back of a stout defense and Captain Laserface.
Philadelphia doesn’t even sniff 14-2, Atlanta is a wild card and the Saints win the South. The Rams don’t break .500. We win the division at 9-7.
The Chargers Defense...
is not nearly as good as last years stats imply… The gave up very little yardage, but it was because the Special Teams were so unbelievable terrible that the opposing offense usually didn’t have to go very far to score.
by Sigelvictory on Aug 25, 2011 10:55 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Seriously, you should be able to delete you own comments...
when you have a reply fail… or move them somehow… FOOCH?
by Sigelvictory on Aug 25, 2011 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
deleting comment
I have no problem going in to delete comments if they’re duplicate or reply fail or whatever. go ahead and reply as you intended to. We don’t allow deleting own comments because it could cause problems in discussions between people.
by David Fucillo on Aug 25, 2011 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I kinda figured that...
I was just kidding anyway. My own ineptitude is the problem.
by Sigelvictory on Aug 25, 2011 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Are these your prognostications?
Because I predicted to a friend of mine the other day that the Ravens were going all the way this year. Interesting.
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Drew you drank some of that "Dream Team" koolaid huh!?!?
Now you know they have no LB’s on that team. Plus its a 1st time defensive coordinator at the helm right!!
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are on to something kidd… I hate the Eagles, and wish them zero success.
by Sigelvictory on Aug 25, 2011 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
lol I don't hate'em.. but couldn't careless for some of their idiotic fans
But seriously they have ALOT of new faces on that team that needs to “gel” in a shortened off-season. And having a former offensive line coach, Jaun Castillo, as your new DCoord is not a ringing endorsement! The 49ers tried that with Jim Hostler & look how that worked out!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Castillo_(American_football)#Philadelphia_Eagles
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Aug 25, 2011 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
True...
but after the Saints game they could easily win 7 straight.
by Sigelvictory on Aug 25, 2011 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Good analysis.
I do think (surprise surprise) that the Texans can beat the Ravens in the playoffs.
We played them in the regular season last year and lost 34-28 in overtime. With an improved defense, we can win that.
Still the “playoff factor” is in play and experience could be the trump card.
I’ll be happy with playoffs in any form.
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Are you like a fan of them or something?
What gives? :-)
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Aug 25, 2011 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Lol
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by TexansForever on Aug 25, 2011 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the 49ers will go 10-6
This has been a team that has had many losses during close game the last 2 years. I think that was becase of an unimaginative offense.
Harbaugh brings to life the WCO and again, teams will be lost at what they think the Offense will do. The 49ers did a great job at making Oakland guess at what they were doing, many times they guessed wrong. I think with an offense that can move the ball and put up points more consistantly, the 49ers will put up 10 wins.
the 49ERS will make the playoffs with
a 10-6 or 9-7 record and might even pull an upset in the 1st round.
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I find it funny, in the list of Division winners and Wild Cards you list every team by nickname, with the exception of Houston.
Just an observation :-).
It’s because it’s battle week. They don’t deserve it until next week.
But in reality that is strange. I think their name is redundant anyway. Probably the stupidest name in the NFL. Not only stupid but arrogant.
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what else is in Houston?
The Morbidly Obese?
by mcwagner on Aug 25, 2011 1:28 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Houston is a great place to live.
Low unemployment
Low cost of living
Good wages
I bought a 4000 sq ft home here for the same price as a 1200 sq ft home in a comparable San Fran area.
Yes it is hot and muggy during summer, but the rest of the year isn’t bad.
I lived in Monterey for 2 years back the late 90’s, and I absolutely loved the area, but on a cost basis I love living in Houston because I have a ton more disposable income here than I did in Cali.
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by TexansForever on Aug 25, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I was mostly joking.
I have only been there once for a real short period of time. So I have nothing to go off of really.
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They didn’t implode that after building Minute Maid Park?
by Doni S on Aug 25, 2011 2:01 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
No, it currently houses the countries largest colony of wild cats and rats....
It is basically a disgusting rat-hole…literally. No one can figure out what to do with it and no one wants to knock it down due to sentiment,
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by TexansForever on Aug 25, 2011 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
As long as we're playing around, I'd like to make my own prediction
After going to Seattle and taking out a 51-0 loss to the 49ers on them, horribly embarrassing the Seahawks and causing a serious injury to Pete Carroll’s old skinny straining neck, the Rams go home to get whalluped by the Cincinatti Bengals in a 19-10 game where the score does not do the butt whooping justice. The Rams find themselves 5-9 going into Pittsburgh, where the Steelers are a game behind the Ravens for the Division Title.
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Have a hard time believing the Ravens will win their division over the Steelers...
I’ve seen both Ravens games so far (yes, i know they are preseason) and they look significantly worse than last year, and Flacco has NEVER beaten the Steelers when Big Ben is playing, so it will be hard for them to have the tie breaker if both are 10-6. Also, Manning seems to own the Ravens as well, going to be difficult for them to get passed the Colts as wekk
You don't seem like you know it's only pre-season
I’m just saying, how much worse than last year’s second/third best regular season record in the NFL are they?
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Well I live in the Ravens viewing area
so i get to see a lot of their games, and their FIRST stringers looked horrible. And like I mentioned, Flacco and the Ravens have NEVER beaten a Big Ben lead Steelers team…their only hope is that he gets hurt or something this year
by sanfranfanmdk on Aug 25, 2011 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
or... you could make the arguement that they are "due".
by Sigelvictory on Aug 25, 2011 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
it won't be week one
they look like garbage against the redskins right now lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Aug 25, 2011 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m imagining that you picked the Ravens to win it all just for me.
Once more, coming to you by proxy.
are you becoming a closet Baltimore fan?
Btw, I looked at Flacco’s fumble ratio yesterday. Not too good. 28 in 3 years :S
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