NFL Discussion Thread

[I Bleed Duke Blue]

No I wouldn't. Brady led them down to be in a position to win and the Giants made a miracle helmet catch. The previous times we were in the super bowl we had the likes of Sergio brown propping up the back end of their defense. I'd say the 18-0 team is worse than our current team for sure. We had the amazing offense but we had no defense at all. We now have some balance and a defense that is stout. The times NE won they were known as a defensive team led by powerhouses such as Ty Law and Willie Mcginest.

Fair enough though with your pick, I thought it was largely up I the air until just recently. I'm trying to remain objective but no doubt a bit of bias is slipping in.

I don't blame you for being confident, especially with how Seattle had no business beating Green Bay, basically a slightly worse version of the Patriots.

It's like I said, as long as the Patriots believe in their offense+scheme, they CAN score pts on Seattle, even if Sherman + Thomas are near their normal output.

I'm just sticking to Seattle cuz I'd look dumb jumpin back on it now.

 

[Jack Goff]

When does Russell Wilson's contract expire? Next off season? That is when the Hawks will decline a bit. They'll be a stout team for sure, they've got their QB and Caroll is no slouch as a coach, heck he even coached the pats for a brief period.

 

[I Bleed Duke Blue]

When does Russell Wilson's contract expire? Next off season? That is when the Hawks will decline a bit. They'll be a stout team for sure, they've got their QB and Caroll is no slouch as a coach, heck he even coached the pats for a brief period.

Apparently they're about to offer Wilson the most lucrative QB contract ever.

That's what rumor has at least. However, there's a huge chance they lose Marshawn Lynch after this season.

 

[Jack Goff]

Apparently they're about to offer Wilson the most lucrative QB contract ever.

That's what rumor has at least. However, there's a huge chance they lose Marshawn Lynch after this season.

Something has to give if they're to pay Wilson what he deserves. Lynch is a great player for sure but if they do manage to retain him I wouldn't be surprised if it were only a 1 or 2 year contract. RBs have a short life span in the NFL and he's already had a great career, you can't help but wonder when the motor will start running low though. Perhaps a 1 year deal and a Draft pick spent on a RB and groom the best out of the remainders to be the replacement. Perhaps they'll employ the RBBC approach to save money.

 

They said that during the game he would keep it level, where does it say he couldn't raise it after the game? Do you really think they'd clear him to play if he could risk further injury + potentially his career by playing?

I don't care about the line, or who wins even, I am just going to trust a great defense over a great offense any day of the week. That's why I put more trust into Seattle winning than New England winning.

This video:
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12195431&categoryid=2378529
Not sure if he can lift his arm up to bat passes with left arm - Clayton says Richard Sherman said it himself.

Im sure it'll get better though, the question is how much. Also obviously they have to be smart about injuries, but if you have a chance at a repeat superbowl and you were the best defensive player on the team theres no way in hell you'd miss the game even if you were slightly hurt. Peyton probably risked further injury to play, Aaron Rodgers risked further injury to play too.

 

Lions D is not better than Seattle's D or Cards D IMO.

Statistically maybe, but talent wise nah. Seahawks showed their dominant D again yesterday.

That said, the Patriots would still beat either of those teams.

Duke, what happened to this eh?

Seattle vs Patriots in superbowl

predicted it at the start of the yr and looks like it's gonna hold true with the Pats having the #1 seed on lock

Predictions on lock

 

[Turmoil_]

pats win 34-24

 

[Anet390]

Just in case you haven't seen. Quoted from the sports betting thread.

I will be having a large Super Bowl betting thread with updated odds and winnings in a day or two. I will be creating our own odds (maybe) based on which team the most people on sythe bet on.

I will be talking more about this soon.

 

[Turmoil_]

Just in case you haven't seen. Quoted from the sports betting thread.

Is it posted yet?

 

[Anet390]

Is it posted yet?

Just posted it. BET ON!