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JJLehto 
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 Posted: August 15 2009 at 13:40 |
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Yeah, that's the funny thing about the AFC West. The last few years it seems like those teams were trying NOT to win it.
Except for the random years of Chargers goodness, no one ever was that good. It's like yay! We beat the...Broncos, Raiders and Chiefs........
But yeah, the Broncos are so far from glory now it's almost sad. I'd like to see the Raiders finally break their dysfunction and have a good year.
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Greg W
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Posted: August 15 2009 at 12:00 |
 Garion81 wrote:
Raiders beat Dallas 31 to 10. Hmmm what does it mean. At this point the Raiders look like they have a decent 3rd string QB, Darren McFadden is healthy (and fast) and the defense still needs to get better agaist the run and better non blitz pash rush and the Cowboys 2s and 3s not very good.
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Actually I am confident that the Raiders have 7 wins within their reach this year.Weak division, Shanahan is gone and Denver looks absolutely directionless. Norv Turner is coaching an aging Chargers club and Kansas City without Gonzalez.....hell, we may even win this division.
Not only that, but the Raiders attitude wise is getting better with each day. With Cable in charge, the culture of me me me seems to be thankfully slipping away from this overwise dysfunctional franchise. Hell, Al Davis has been unusually quiet as well, which is a very good thing....
Ah... the beginning of a new year breeds hope! 
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 15 2009 at 10:40 |
E-Dub wrote:
They say that his attitude and work ethic have been above and beyond seasons past. Seems he's happy with the new regime and no longer wants to leave. He was pretty unhappy with the Peterson, Vermeil and Edwards.
Now, we'll see if it translates to better performances. He's been unwilling to block (effectively) in passing situations, but has shown in training camp that he's improved dramatically.
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Well that's good to hear. That's one thing I like about my Giants. They all, appear, to be hard workers dedicated to the game. If not they'll just cut you  Anyway, all these Giants fans are biting their nails about losing Plaxico. The O-Line, D-Line, QB, Runningbacks, and defense is still intact. I hope this new guy they drafted can fill Burress' role. I've not heard of Hakeen Nicks...but supposedly he's a big guy.
Edited by JJLehto - August 15 2009 at 10:41
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Posted: August 15 2009 at 08:20 |
Can't wait to see my Steelers kicks the ... of all the teams! 
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Posted: August 15 2009 at 07:58 |
I get to see the Bucs tonight for the first time, go Leftwich 
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E-Dub
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Posted: August 15 2009 at 06:39 |
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They say that his attitude and work ethic have been above and beyond seasons past. Seems he's happy with the new regime and no longer wants to leave. He was pretty unhappy with the Peterson, Vermeil and Edwards.
Now, we'll see if it translates to better performances. He's been unwilling to block (effectively) in passing situations, but has shown in training camp that he's improved dramatically.
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 14 2009 at 19:43 |
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Yeah, the chiefs have quite some work.
And always been a fan of LJ. Wonder how he'll do this season
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E-Dub
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Posted: August 14 2009 at 19:35 |
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Chiefs play their first one tomorrow against the Houston Texans. It'll be interesting to see how Cassell does without the receivers he had in New England. News from training camp indicates our receivers have a case of the droppsies. Pioli and Haley have always shown they have faith in Cassell by signing him to a long term contract, but have very little patience for incompentance. Apparently, our starting long snapper wasn't paying attention and didn't make it on to the field for a last second field goal drill and was cut a few days later.
It will be a process for this team, but glad to see Carl Peterson out as GM.
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 14 2009 at 19:08 |
Have the Rams-Jets pre season game on (I need some background noise) Just realized Shonn Greene (main guy at Iowa) and Mark Sanchez (main guy at USC) are both on the Jets. That team is made of Penn State killers!!!  Also, sad to see defensive coordinator of the G-Men Steve Spagnuolo leave....but now he's coaching the Rams (my # 2 team). Hopefully he can help turn them around.
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Posted: August 14 2009 at 18:55 |
Ok, just got back from the store I have it now..
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JJLehto
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Posted: August 14 2009 at 18:41 |
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Yes, I'm actually impressed with it.
The least few EA put out were....well just that.
Sh*t for the sake of continuing madden.
This one really feels realistic. And the stats are much more varied....so you can't be the Lions and beats the Pats now easily.
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Posted: August 14 2009 at 18:10 |
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Wait, the new Madden is out today isn't it??
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Posted: August 14 2009 at 18:03 |
Raiders beat Dallas 31 to 10. Hmmm what does it mean. At this point the Raiders look like they have a decent 3rd string QB, Darren McFadden is healthy (and fast) and the defense still needs to get better agaist the run and better non blitz pash rush and the Cowboys 2s and 3s not very good.
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"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?"
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Posted: August 14 2009 at 17:59 |
LandofLein wrote:
Well I'm officially boycotting football until Brian Dawkins is back on the Eagles or until his EAGLES jersey is retired or until he gets inducted into the hall of fame as an EAGLE!!!!!!
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I just wanted to take a moment to address this, I was in the Philadelphia area his rookie season and watched a lot of games with friends I hade made in the area, and I remember one of them asking me what I thought of the Eagles, and I said, that rookie Dawkins is awesome, I want him to come to Tampa! Later that year I dubbed him as "Ball Hawkin' Dawkins" .. Truly a fantastic player and have absolutely no doubt he will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as an Eagle.
PS. He's been on the Bucs on my Madden game every year I've bought it!
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JJLehto
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Posted: June 19 2009 at 21:13 |
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Hey now, Billy Mays is the man! He could sell you your own death, and you'd buy 2!
In fact I should by the Rams, god knows I can do better then everyone else has.
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LandofLein
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Posted: June 19 2009 at 18:20 |
crimhead wrote:
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Who needs an offensive line when you have MIGHTY PUTTY!!!!!!!!
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JJLehto
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Posted: June 16 2009 at 12:05 |
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NEWS FLASH OF THE CENTURY!
Supposedly, Brett Favre is considering coming out of retirement and playing again in the NFL
I don't know about all of you but I am shocked! Would've never seen this coming....
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Posted: June 07 2009 at 19:09 |
manofmystery wrote:
Padraic wrote:
Unfortunately MNF hasn't been the icon it once was for some time, sad as that is to say. |
If only we could get rid of these idiotic Thursday night games. |
I was told at one time there would never be a NFL game on Friday nights due to that they didn't want to kill High School Football. Thursday as well as Sunday and Monday nights are all about getting more money. Nothing more.
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manofmystery
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Posted: June 07 2009 at 17:26 |
Padraic wrote:
Unfortunately MNF hasn't been the icon it once was for some time, sad as that is to say. |
If only we could get rid of these idiotic Thursday night games.
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crimhead
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Posted: June 07 2009 at 12:24 |
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