Sunday Night Football Open Thread: Giants, Cowboys Battle For Final Playoff Spot
by David Fucillo on Jan 1, 2012 5:08 PM PST
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PrintThe 2011 NFL regular season is down to the final game. The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants will square off on Sunday Night Football with the winner claiming the NFC East and the loser heading home. The winner welcomes the Atlanta Falcons next weekend and the loser potentially fires their coach. That's the best kind of football.
This should be a fairly intense game given what is at stake and the rivalry nature of the game. Plenty of folks are assuming Tony Romo and the Cowboys will blow this one. Prior to this week, Tony Romo had the highest 4th quarter QB rating in the NFL. While QB rating is far from the end all, be all of stats, it is still worth noting the number. It will be interesting to see how tonight's game plays out and if Romo or Manning is put in a position to win it late.
As we get ready for this game, we've got a bye week approaching and the 49ers opponent remains undetermined for two weeks from now. In the meantime, any suggestions for coverage of the four wild card round teams over the next seven days? There will be plenty to discuss about the 49ers, but a little wild card coverage won't hurt.
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As much as I’d like revenge on the Cowboys in the playoffs. I would love to see them get shelled.
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Funny....Cowboys honestly dont know what Romo about....
season after season Romo presents more questions than answers at Q.B.
Romo simply appears to be a Hot and Cold Q.B.
What does he need to prove?
I mean really, what else does he have to do?
The guy plays all out. Yeah he has some awful games, but so do great QBs.
He just plays horrible in all the wrong moments.
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They made the playoffs with their great rookie Q.B. Andy Dalton….and have two additional 1st rounds draft picks from the Carson Palmar trade.
Bengals going to be tough for a long time
well they get a banged up Houston team
so there is a good chance they win that game. Really I can see both AFC wild card teams moving on.
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 1, 2012 5:19 PM PST up reply actions
I can see them winning next week
A quality young team, lots of draft picks coming. That is what they typically screw up.
Also confirms AFC North as best division in 2011 season
Niners went 3-1 and played five total playoff teams.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
NFL Network
Deion called the Dallas secondary “erotic.” I think he meant “erratic.”
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Can we all agree now that Aaron Rodgers is overrated?
His barely used backup has just set all kinds of Green Bay records lol
lol i know
I am just saying, if Matt Freakin Flynn puts up a better game then Rodgers ever has, it shows Rodgers success is more because of his team and coaches, then just himself.
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 1, 2012 5:20 PM PST up reply actions
it's one game
It’s an interesting point, but not conclusive.
by David Fucillo on Jan 1, 2012 5:22 PM PST up reply actions
lol true
i wasn’t 100% serious about it
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 1, 2012 5:22 PM PST up reply actions
last week
He had one good game (251 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT) and one blah game (177 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT)
by David Fucillo on Jan 1, 2012 5:31 PM PST up reply actions
Or an average-at-best secondary having an awful day
They looked retched.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Tim Rattay and Elvis Grbac agree
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by CalBear949 on Jan 1, 2012 5:25 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
It is a good point.
I think it’ll be interesting to see if Matt Flynn does well outside of Green Bay. I wonder if a lot of what makes Green Bay such a prolific passing offense isn’t just the personnel, but the way they’re coached.
But honestly, Rodgers is so highly rated it’s almost a foregone conclusion that he is, in fact, overrated.
Absolutely it's the coaches
but I think any QB could have a fantastic performance with that offense and the weapons there.
I don't know
I’ve heard stories about the “double coverage” in that locker room
by redgolddynasty on Jan 1, 2012 5:21 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions
Standings
AZ finishes second in NFCW so they’ll play home vs Cowboys/Giants loser and @Falcons. Seahawks will host Eagles and play @Panthers.
Locally, Raiders for from 1st to 3rd, will host Jags and play @Dolphins instead of playing Texans and Pats.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Not quite.
Philadelphia is actually going to be the 2nd seed if this game does not end in a tie. They hold the tiebreaker over NYG and DAL, and they are currently 8-8.
AZ will play at home against the Eagles, and the Seahawks will host the loser of this game.
Correct. My mistake
Cowboys would fall to third and a trip to Seattle.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Well well...Cowgirls vs Weemen!!
Is there a way for both of them to lose?
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Can't stand the Cowboys -
but I wouldn’t object to another chance at seeing them at Candlestick…with decidedly different results.
Make it so.
One thing that sucks about the Niners game
was Aldon not getting the rookie sack record….it REALLY pisses me off now about the Steelers game where he got hosed of a sack from an “illegal contact” and they gave 1/2 of one of his sacks to McDonald
totally but hey at least the 49ers have a passrusher for once
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 1, 2012 5:27 PM PST up reply actions
Season 1o f what should be one helluva career here
He didn’t earn it but there’s more on the table for him to accomplish.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Yeah i know
guess i just wanna be greedy lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 1, 2012 5:31 PM PST up reply actions
he was close several times
but then it seems like he didn’t get playing time in a few series, i was yelling at the TV for him!
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 1, 2012 5:32 PM PST up reply actions
I actually thought he'd tied it early on
when there were three guys on top of the QB, but that one was credited to Justin Smith
The 800 pound gorrila in the room
amongst the kings of the “modern-day QB-driven NFL”
Ooh, peanuts…
Make it so.
I really don't think the Steelers match up well with the Broncos
I think the Broncos could actually beat the Steelers.
I'm not exactly impressed with Denver either
they couldn’t score 4 points in almost a half of play.
However I think that the Steelers are the best matchup they could’ve asked for in the wild card week
I watched some of the KC/Denver highlights from today
They looked amateurish. I know running all over the field is the deal with Denver, now, but the fumbles and interceptions and miscues- Tebow going 6/22???- that’s not gonna cut it.
KC secondary
Is quite good. Without that blocked FG last week, they win the AFCW. They should be hosting PIttsburgh next week.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
I agree, especially with Mendenhall and possibly Clark injured.
Broncos aren’t a terrible team, they’re just mediocre and not a deserving playoff team. The Steelers are definitely worse than their record, and the way they played against Cleveland makes me think the Broncos have a shot.
Good point, but how about the Chiefs?
Similar situation there, 13-9 against a terrible offense but a decent defense. The Steelers are kind of a poor man’s Niners, but with a deep threat and a worse defense.
I think the Steelers/Browns matchup
is closer in nature to the 49ers/Seahawks matchup. The Browns almost always play the Steelers close, and have a better than even chance at winning. That’s why I don’t count that matchup in judging the relative strength of either team.
Browns D was 5th in PA
they’re not that bad. when you have a good defense, you can play teams close. it’s their offense that stinks.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 1, 2012 5:44 PM PST up reply actions
And Browns D was better than avg this year
They just have zero ability on offense.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
I’m going to go ahead and disagree with you here. I don’t see the Brocos putting up more than 10 points on the Steelers.
Matt Cain is better than you, but apparently not cool enough for Showtime.
by homegrowntalent on Jan 1, 2012 5:34 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, you might be right. I’m not too high on the Steelers but I’ve been calling the Broncos overrated all year.
Matt Cain is better than you, but apparently not cool enough for Showtime.
by homegrowntalent on Jan 1, 2012 5:37 PM PST up reply actions
I don't think anybody's been over-rating the Denvers
other than Denver fans.
Lots of talk about Tebow Time and can he do it again and blah, blah, blah, but that’s just because it’s an interesting story line.
For sure.
I should have qualified that by saying my best friend is from Denver and I take every chance I can get to call him on his b.s
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by homegrowntalent on Jan 1, 2012 5:40 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
My wife and her parents are huge Broncos fans
my father-in-law normally travels from Idaho to Denver at least once a year to see a game. When they go he always buys a bunch of Denver gear for my 3 year old to wear.
I actually think that Tebow has a shot at being an ok passer in the NFL
his receivers sure don’t help him, and he still needs work but he can make some beautiful throws.
One team per season usually has a few weeks of lucky wins, then regress to the mean over the remainder of the season. It’s just that in doing so, Denver had a controversial player at the helm during their run.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
The wins over Miami, SD and Chicago were. That’s the difference between 8-8 and 5-11 team below Buffalo. Didn’t mean for it to sound like all wins were lucky, just enough for a below average team to matter.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
And they took advantage
But it’s given them the appearance of being better than they are, and had they accomplished the same with Orton, not as many people would notice or care.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Niners end the season with a +151 point differential.
Pretty damn impressive.
Matt Cain is better than you, but apparently not cool enough for Showtime.
Chargers had the ball on the half yard line
and drove down the field for a TD
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
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Which would be more limiting for a playoff team: Raiders defense or Broncos offense?
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
oh my gosh
wow. I’d have to go with the Raiders defense, because the Broncos have a fantastic long-range field goal kicker.
Ha
I thought that after Denver loss and the Chargers were putting away the Raiders. Truth be told, SD and KC are probably the top two teams in a very even West but it was Oakland and Denver playing for the title.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
the one where he was trying to avoid a sack so threw it away rather than lose 15 yards?
or a different play?
The type of play where Romo so often makes his classic mistake that costs his team points. That matters in all these close losses.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Yeah
but he also puts the team on his shoulders to win it. Those close losses the Cowboys wouldn’t be in it if it were not for him (on both regards).
I just find it amusing how much crap he gets when I’d take him for the 49ers in a heart beat. He actually reminds me a lot of Alex Smith to be honest.
Not sure...
This season, Romo has been excellent (minus some big mistakes in the opener). He can’t be blamed for Dallas not making the playoffs. Historically he has made the key error, even in moments when a great play is not needed, just a smart play.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
That's what I mean
The dude can light it up and then turns around and makes a bone headed play. Alex could put together a perfect drive and then throw a ball into the hands of a wide open defensive lineman.
I think Tony Romo needs a good QB coach who can help him with his decision making and he’d be one of the best in the league.
I don't think Alex is that bad
His failures aren’t so much throwing it right to a defender as it is not throwing it to an open receiver.
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how much crap he gets?
I find it amusing how much love the guy get for being not very good.
Maslow's theory of higher needs does not apply to Patrick Willis. He only has two needs: tackling people and finding people to tackle.
this is my point
statistically he’s one of the better QBs in the league, with a penchant for poor decision making.
I can think of another QB who’s going to the Hall of Fame based on his massive numbers and penchant for poor decision making
Good comparison
Had Favre played in a more talented division, perhaps he’d be Super Bowl-less. That ‘96 team was helped by Young’s injuries.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
don't mean not very good
he’s mostly above average but always seems to have mental lapses that hurt the team. I just don’t see what he’s ever done to warrant all of the love.
Maslow's theory of higher needs does not apply to Patrick Willis. He only has two needs: tackling people and finding people to tackle.
Remember David Baas ?
Remember 9ers were also looking & wanting Olin Krutnz, and strognly considering Adam Synder at center.
Thank You Saints for releasing Johnathon Goodwin !
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 1, 2012 5:45 PM PST reply actions
so true
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 1, 2012 6:04 PM PST up reply actions
I heard the Rams are gonna hire AJ Smith after he gets fired from the Chargers.
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
wouldn't shock me
missed the playoffs 2 years in a row in a crap division
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 1, 2012 5:48 PM PST up reply actions
Raheem Morris could be gone, too
Tampa just completely folded
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 1, 2012 7:14 PM PST up reply actions
Rain helping these poor secondaries
Both teams are more about rep than ability this season.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Nah
Both teams are really strong in some areas and really weak in others, which makes them appear to be better than they are.
I like both QBs just fine. I think both running games are suspect (though the Cowboys has gotten better). Both secondaries on defense aren’t so good.
Other than QB and WR
I’m not aware of either team being “really strong” in any area. Their pass rush ability is based on rep (NY) and blitzing (Dallas).
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
NY used to have one of the best pass rushes in the league
but I’ve always said that offensive and defensive line play takes a couple of years to be recognized for how good it is and once you’ve achieved that recognition it takes a couple of years of sub-par play before people stop talking about you as great.
It's why I don't vote for the Pro-Bowl
though maybe I should and just spend a couple of days stuffing ballots.
Joe Staley shouldn’t have made it this year, but he did based on his above average performances in years past. Justin Smith should have been on the Pro-Bowl the last three years.
Dashon Goldson should be nowhere near the Pro-Bowl while Donte Whitner should be going in his place
Absolutely yes
easily. Whitner is better at stopping WRs from catching, better at preventing YAC when they do catch, misses fewer tackles, etc.
Dashon has more INTs, but Whitner has more passes defended.
Hmm
I think Whitner is our secondary MVP but I think that Goldson has earned the Pro-Bowl over him. Whitner is always where he’s supposed to be (except in OT vs Dallas), is a sure tackler, gets everyone lined up correctly and has been Merton Hanks like in being there for fumble recoveries. But Goldson has made game changing plays (in part, I’m sure, because Whitner is back there). I don’t think we lose the Dallas game had Goldson played.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Hey Rams....suggest you call Mike Nolan or Mike Singletary or Jimmy Raye
I mean they would at least know the NFC West very well. Call em, you like them.
And also that he likes dropping the ball.
Over
by cybermaldonado on Jan 1, 2012 5:53 PM PST up reply actions
congrats to all my fellow 9ers fans in St Louis, btw
Can’t say we took over but we were definitely heard
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Giants Pass Rushers - Pierre-Tuck-Usymorera
three legit Pass Rushers.
I hope the 9ers draft another Pass Rusher to team with Aldon.
Every team needs more than just 1 or 2.
Giants run a 4-3. 49ers run a 3-4
and I bet you that the 49ers have more sacks, qb hits and qb pressures than the Giants do
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Rumor is....Nolan being H/C - Singletary being D/C - Jimmy Ray being O/C
hey….that is why they are the Dolpins
They were mentioning St. Louis as a possibility
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 1, 2012 6:09 PM PST up reply actions
Yup , heard that too , just thinkin" Rams need a Offensive Coach ...!!
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well it's not that big a deal, as long as you have a competent OC that can manage the offense himself
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 1, 2012 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
Actually it is , you see through out the League the strenghts of a team through the Hire ...!!
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What if Rams hire Norv for H/C and hire Nolan for D/C
That is of course if Norv gets fired in Charger Land.
Indy
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 1, 2012 6:20 PM PST up reply actions
Absolutely , didn't think about that one ...!!
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lulz
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If Tebow is going to make a living on comebacks, he can’t have another 4th qtr like this: 2 of 8, 17 yards & 1 INT for a zero passer rating.
Haha
Cowgirls suck… this is going to be a smashing a la Eagles 2008
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 1, 2012 6:15 PM PST reply actions
lets go Giants!!!!!
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They need to show more of Jerry Jones through-out this beating ...!!
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he is headed to the ATM, trying to see how he much can take out to pay off the refs to help him out lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 1, 2012 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
Should see Jerry on the side-lines any moment to help with the Coaching ...!!
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I'd call them the worst team in the league
They simply quit after the Packers loss. I’d take any team in the NFL over them, especially after the Rams showed that they still have some fight.
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 1, 2012 6:40 PM PST up reply actions
wow cowboys are ballin...
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Eh
Most fumbles are inherently about chance.
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If NBC is piping in music(like the Cruz TD) then they need to put in Benny Hill music when there is a fumble
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LOL I noticed that too after the Cruz TD
Almost couldn’t believe my ears.
Totally agreed on the Yakkety Sax
He crossed the line i think twice.
He should have just run for the first, dumb throw.
What was that, like a 30-second play?
That was definitely a Romo screw up- he needed to figure out whether he was going to run or throw earlier
Collinsworth made a good point.
I’m sure Romo completely lost track of the line of scrimmage, and after breaking 4 tackles I doubt he was looking at the sideline to find the marker. He should have run for it, but he was probably disoriented.
What happened with the illegal forward pass?
I just turned it on, and they confirmed it was an illegal forward pass.
But Colinsworth called it an amazing play.
Romo dodged like 29047189742189749814729817498127 tackles
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He broke about 10 tackles and got lost.
It was amazing that he was still on his feet.
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 1, 2012 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
The first half of the play, Romo was amazing in evading Giants' D
Then he screwed it up when he could have just run for the first down by throwing the ball a few yards in front of the line of scrimmage
A lot of it is the Cowboys
Who are playing awful, awful football.
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 1, 2012 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
Rob Ryan
Isn’t doing his head coaching chances any favors
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
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Hey Rob
Your brother Rex is an idiot, but he’s also a better coach than you
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
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Man
I guess Dallas gave up.
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by 49erfannm on Jan 1, 2012 6:42 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Who said White Men can't jump ....that's Twice ...!!0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
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Ooops the Zero button stuck ...!!
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Because they aren’t playing the Cowboys defense every week.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
Well, freak'en nothing else works in the Red Zone...
and I have not seen 9ers try that play to Bruce Miller against any team.
This is reminding of that Dallas @ Philly finale in '08
When so many expert picked Dallas, yet they got manhandled in Philly 44-6. This team continues to be mentally fragile in key moments. It starts at the top with JJ IMO which I enjoy.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Yes , JJ is going to have to get another face lift after this one ...!!
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Dang , Dallas had Four Sunday nite game's ... that's just wrong for such a sucky team ...!!
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Max night games for any team is 5
Dallas had four scheduled and this fifth flexed in.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Colts will most certainly Draft Luck...and hire a new H/C too.
Rams will most certainly trade their #2 pick to gain a boat load of additional picks.
Freak’en Rams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Draft order
Rams get #2, Seahawks get #11 or #12 (tie w/ KC) and Cards get #13
I’d guess that the Rams (assuming no funny biz at the #1 spot or a trade) take Matt Kalil (OT-USC). Most mocks I’ve seen have him being drafted there (regardless off team). He and Aldon will be battling it out for years.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 1, 2012 6:58 PM PST reply actions
I was relying on this
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 1, 2012 7:10 PM PST up reply actions
Apparently the order is still subject to change based on the last game.
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
We discover what GM Balke can REALLY do drafting every round in 2012
at the bottom of the barrel.
May be drafting every round at what….27-28-29-30-31-32 = Yikers!!!!
I'm kewl at 32 ...!!
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I see what you did there ;)
Cool with it too
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 1, 2012 9:33 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Did you see what he did in the later rounds this year?
Culliver, Miller and Hunter are all quite good, and Kaepernick may end up being good as well.
Balke picked at the "top" of the rounds in each round 1 through 7....
He has NEVER drafted in the “bottom” of each round 1 through 7.
Well you could think of it like this:
Bottom of first ≈ Top of second
Bottom of second ≈ Top of third
etc
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by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 1, 2012 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
money
that’s where a lot of teams move up and down in little deals
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 1, 2012 7:13 PM PST up reply actions
Picking position really only matters in the first round
Every round after that, no matter your position you have to wait out 31 other spots until you get to pick again
49ers will host a DAY game Sat, 1/14 1:30pm
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 1, 2012 7:07 PM PST reply actions
nfl.com?
Matt Cain is better than you, but apparently not cool enough for Showtime.
by homegrowntalent on Jan 1, 2012 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
"There was no torture in the end. Only rapture." - Mike Krukow
Flags Fly Forever
"Orlando before Zod" doesn't have the same nice ring to it.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 1, 2012 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
OT:
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is the most Oscar-bait-heavy, exploitative movie ever. Y/N?
I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 1, 2012 7:15 PM PST reply actions
Remember when all the talking heads were talking about the Cowboys as the team of the 2nd half of the season?
Good times. Love how every year they fall for the mirage.
What would it take for 9ers to trade Colts for right to draft Luck?
and would you attempt it?
too much to make it worth it
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 1, 2012 7:19 PM PST up reply actions
No
And this question really needs to stop being asked.
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Too much.
I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.
by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Jan 1, 2012 7:19 PM PST up reply actions
yes
Saints embarrassed the Lions and Lions embarrassed themselves
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 1, 2012 7:19 PM PST up reply actions
would be great for the Lions to keep winning
so the Championship game is at Candlestick, and Scwartz can get Harbaugh’d again lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 1, 2012 7:23 PM PST up reply actions
also
because if they don’t keep winninng, we have to play the Saints.
We don't need 8 in the box. We have 52 in the box.
of course last year at the Stick
the Niners gave the Saints all they could handle with having a completely incompetent and careless with the ball offense (like 5 turnovers and a safety from a bad snap) and they lost by a last second FG
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 1, 2012 7:28 PM PST up reply actions
Still
this year they score like 20 pts less a game outdoors so I don’t think it is completely a given that the Saints will dominate the Niners or anything like that
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 1, 2012 7:31 PM PST up reply actions
I know YOU didn't say that
but it seems to be a common thought amongst the media world and by some people on here, so i was just commenting lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 1, 2012 7:34 PM PST up reply actions
I think we owe it to the world to play the Saints.
I think the Niners are capable of beating any team in the league, and the Saints are one of the best. The circumstances are in the Niners favor, and although I’d be happy beating anyone on the way to the Super Bowl, I’d love to watch the best defense in the league play the 2nd best, if not the best, offense in the league.
by Rhombus on Jan 1, 2012 7:55 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
More the latter
Lions were in the game throughout but their own errors, penalties and otherwise, cost them a chance.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Anyone think the Niners will bring up another WR for the playoffs?
Eric Branch reported that based on Hastings performance today the 49ers would decide at going after a veteran WR for the playoffs (likely either Chris Chambers (SD) or Brian Finneran (Atlanta))
Williams and Ginn will be back
probably no need….if anything, they might have to sign another TE
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 1, 2012 7:27 PM PST up reply actions
Good question...
Part of it depends on how they feel about Walker as well. If Walker could maybe get back for a potential conference championship or Super Bowl, they might demote Hastings and bring up Reuland for a couple weeks. If they decide to IR Walker they promote Reuland in his place and then could sign a veteran receiver in place of Hastings.
by David Fucillo on Jan 1, 2012 7:28 PM PST up reply actions
How could anybody judge Hastings from this game....
I think Alex looked his way only twice the Whole game and there was clearly no plan to pass a lot.
Im just saying how do you evaluate any player if snaps dont go your way?
TERRELL
FRIGGIN
OWENS
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by MichaelClutchtree on Jan 1, 2012 7:41 PM PST up reply actions
How can you not convert a 4th and 1...
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many teams disappoint me...
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Happens so often that...
the only time you don’t either try the FG or punt on 4th and 1 is if you’re not quite close enough for your kicker to be reliable, but too far into the opponents territory for a punt to have much of a net change in field position, or if you have only that chance of winning the game.
Seahawks/Cards are more deserving of a playoff spot than either of these teams
Can’t believe I just said that.
Anyone else upset
that we have the afternoon game for the Divisional game out here on the West Coast, and the Patriots got the Primetime Night game Saturday on the East Coast? I dislikey the NFL schedule makers!!!!
by Frisco_Kid on Jan 1, 2012 7:56 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I heard the NFL originally put the Patriots in the early game, but Tom Brady called and complained he needed the extra four hours (added to his bye week) to recover from that egregious penalty committed against him in the game today.
The NFL promptly apologized and immediately appeased The Golden Boy’s concerns.
Attack this day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind. ~ Jack Harbaugh
I think they assume that the Steelers will play the Patriots, which would be the best game in terms of ratings.
However, I think a Saints-Niners game would be one of the best games of football this season, with the possible exception of a Saints-Packers NFC Championship game. But never fear, the 49ers will get their time in the spotlight as long as they continue to win.
Also, no one's going to really give the Niners a realistic shot until they actually beat one of those high-powered passing offenses.
There’s a decided lack of respect of defense-oriented teams this year (except for the Steelers). And really, if the Saints win, the detractors will be proven right. I give the Niners a good chance of winning at home against them, but it has to be done before people finally sit up and pay attention.
Also, after the Niners beat them the Saints won't be considered such a powerful team
anymore, ala the Lions, Giants, etc.
“They’re awesome! They’re gonna kill the Niners!”
(Loss to Niners)
“Oh, yeah, well they’re not very good anyway.”
Hmmm, it was pretty early when the Niners beat the Lions and Giants.
The Saints are established as one of the best. I don’t think that would happen.
DO NOT WANT THE SATURDAY NIGHT GAME
It has the reputation of being the upset game or controversial game.
good question
I’d imagine it’ll be a really close spread.
by David Fucillo on Jan 1, 2012 11:42 PM PST up reply actions
If they beat Detroit big
I bet they come in here as a 2-3 point favorite. If the game against Detroit is close, it’ll likely be a pick em or SF by 1.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
Looks like the Niners play Jan 14th @ 1:30 ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ..( .AleX ) was asked , what do you think about all the game manager talk ... AleX i guess i just managed myself a VIctory ... Extend the Man ...!!
Nice Favre impression Eli.
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Canty has a sick facemask
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I think everyone should wear that type of mask
looks so tight…
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I stand corrected...
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I wonder why nobody wears the one-bar across mask that kickers liked anymore
Maybe they’re not even legal anymore
they aren't
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bye bye 'Boys
thanks for playing. see you next year.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 1, 2012 8:17 PM PST reply actions
4 mins till the Cowboys hopes and dreams are turned into dust...
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Cowgirls derp'd
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Bye bye Cowboys
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by REDANDGOLD8 on Jan 1, 2012 8:18 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Would rather have the Giants win than the Cowboys
Romo is so hot-cold that you never know which one will show up. In the playoffs you can’t take the chance that Romo will be hot…best for Giants to win and pound it out against Atlanta.
No one thinks the Lions will beat NO, but if they did then it would be great to have them go against the Packers after. Makes it easier for us to get to the NFC Championship game.
I think the Giants could beat the Packers
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 1, 2012 8:22 PM PST up reply actions
I think any team in the NFC could beat the Packers.
Same with the Saints, although I think the Saints are better. For that matter, the Niners could beat anyone in the league. So let’s stop hoping the Saints get knocked out. We can take them.
or you know have the most pass happy offense and the best QB...
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WOOHOOOO
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Jets and Cowboys aren't going to the playoffs
:D
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I'm happy that they didn't even make it...
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SF locks up the #2 seed...
and Dallas gets blown out and doesn’t even make the playoffs. It was a good day of football indeed!
Dang....it appears explosive WR's are going to play big key in playoffs
Our Crabtree good, but I would not describe him as explosive.
they got him...
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why is he jumping?
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I know...why does Veron jump for almost ever pass?
if he would not jump but haul in the pass while keep running he would get more yardage.
I dont recall Vernon jumbing so much last season.
they have to beat Atlanta first
but I think they have a chance, gave Green Bay all they could handle the 1st time around
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 1, 2012 8:41 PM PST up reply actions
So, most likely the Saints are rolling in on the 14th
I’ll take that: we very nearly beat them last season and I really like our chances with the way the Defense and Running game are working. If Detroit manages to pull off the upset and beat them, then we will get the winner of Falcons v Giants. I would prefer the Falcons as so much is predicated on their running game and if you shut it down, they don’t have much left to worry about. The Giants are a much trickier proposition: our secondary would have to shut Cruz down and I’m pretty confident our pass rush would be able to get to Manning and for him to make some bad decisions, but if he gets hot like he did tonight, he can be hard to stop.
Did'nt Saints send the dogs on Alex in Pre-season?
was it them that beat the crap out of Alex?
Our O-line has come a long way since then
It will be a different story if we meet again.
by suffrin9erfan on Jan 1, 2012 9:43 PM PST up reply actions
I have that slightly wrong, don't I?
If the Lions beats the Saints and the Giants beat the Falcons, we would host the Lions. If the Lions beat the Saints and the Falcons win, then we would host the Falcons, I believe. If the Saints win, then we get them. So we don;t have to worry about facing the Giants in the next round. The team I would most prefer is the Falcons, followed by Lions and then saints.
by suffrin9erfan on Jan 1, 2012 9:33 PM PST up reply actions
we wont face lions.
They are last seed. They would play G.B. We could play New York if the Saints lose.
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