NFL Season 2013 has begun

vogeltron · #23 09-12-2013

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Lions looking nice !

I am looking at the Lions as the "Poor Man's" Saints North. I really like the Reggie Bush signing. He fits their type of offense perfectly. Kinda like Javid Best the short time he was there. The guy you can hand the ball off to but also has the big play ability on screens and check downs in a pass happy offense.

Tressman and the Bears is the Wild Card for me in the NFC North. Vikings I think will have to ride AP too much to win. Packers Defense isn't what it was a few years ago and they have Zero running game. I do think Packers are a 10 win team but not clear favorites for the division.

Peronally I like Detroit. They have a solid QB, best WR in Football. If SUH can stop making stupid penalties and hopefully not get suspended. This team is set up to contend nicely for the Division. As of right now I like the Lions to win the Division. Packers are still solid. Even though some people call him Reggie "Bust" I think his style of play being the RB/WR is perfect for the Lions.

rsot · #24 09-12-2013

Agree on the Bears - and a plus for some Mtl fans with the new coach

vogeltron · #25 09-12-2013

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Agree on the Bears - and a plus for some Mtl fans with the new coach

I remember Tressman most for being QB coach for Steve Yong in SF. Hard to say how the Bears will fair with him as Head Coach. Lovie Smith was more than predictable by the end. They had remained at mediocrity for what seemed like 10 years.

I do think the Chargers will also be better off by dumping Norv Turner. I am still a believer they never should have fired Marty Schottenhimer and the franchise underperformed for many years because of that hire.

Obviously, the Eagles look renewed as well. They put on a performance the first half of the Monday night game. Should be fun to watch. Although Reid did some stupid stuff in Philly like hiring Juan Castio as Defensive Coordinator at the end. Even Bill Walsh said at some point when you are there long enough they do hear you anymore.

I expect KC to have a surprise year. I don't think they are Superbowl bound or will win the division but for a team coming of a 2 win season with Reid and Smith if the won 9 or 10 games. especially with their schedule. I do not see being out of the realm of possibilities.

rsot · #26 09-12-2013

Kansas City does look interesting - lot of potential yes.

vogeltron · #27 09-13-2013

49ers are 3 point underdogs going into Seattle right now. If it was 2 1/2 I would take the game no problem. I mean the Hawks and 12th man are crazy. Gotta give them props but the 49ers D is great the Seahawks have some big DBs in Bronwer and Sherman. This game is a toss up from my perspective. I do think Seattle as the home team has the edge. But I see this being a field goal game myself.

If anyone wants to talk me out of taking the Niners with the spread on this one please do. I like Seattle they where awesome last year but they just didn't show up like I would have hoped last Sunday. I know the East Coast games for West Coast teams are always against them. The winning percentage is terrible. But I didn't see anything that stood out to me. Anyways, I would love to know what you guys think.

Also regarding the Chiefs and Cowboys game. 2.5 point favorite for the Chiefs at home this week. I know the Cowboys beat the Giants but they had 6 turnovers. I don't expect that from Alex Smith and Company. Arrowhead is always a rough place to play. I personally think this game is a lock. I would like anyone who disagrees as well to tell my why not.

Sandy D · #28 09-13-2013

Caught a glimpse of the Pats and Jets brawl.

Poor Jets appear to be unhinged. Didnt they get in a brawl last week?

rsot · #29 09-13-2013

That was a MESSY RAINY Thursday game - Pats won but so many dropped passes.

Sandy D · #30 09-13-2013

I cannot remember a team that look fantastic 2-3 years ago completely fall apart at the seems like the Jets have.

2-3 years ago they looked like they were a few players away from doing extremely well. Now they look like a bunch of scrubs playing pick up basketball or something.

Time for Ryan to be fired and re group.

vogeltron · #31 09-14-2013

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I cannot remember a team that look fantastic 2-3 years ago completely fall apart at the seems like the Jets have.

2-3 years ago they looked like they were a few players away from doing extremely well. Now they look like a bunch of scrubs playing pick up basketball or something.

Time for Ryan to be fired and re group.

In my opinion the Jets those two years where never that good. The first year 2009 they made the playoffs at 9-7 that is more luck than anything. I remember one year the Pats went 11-5 and missed the playoffs. 2009 Jets beat the Chargers because Nate Kaeding missed 3 easy field golds. 2010 they had a solid team but not Superbowl contenders. Rex is just like his old man. He is a great defensive mind. But like his old man, he isn't cut out to be a head coach. We have seen this lots of times with Mike Nolan, Wade Phillips, Norv Turner. Some guys are great coordinators but crummy head coaches.

vogeltron · #32 09-16-2013

Wow, the 49ers got spanked tonight. I knew Richard Sherman was really good. But my gosh, I always kinda thought Boldin was the most physical WR in the league. He shut him down. Sherman/Browner combo is crazy.

49ers and Seahawks are still obvious favorites to win the division. But even AZ and St. Louis look like they are going to be competitive.

rsot · #33 09-16-2013

That was a tough loss for the 49ers indeed.

vogeltron · #34 09-19-2013

Chiefs at Eagles Thursday night football. Should be an interesting game.

Eagles with Vick, McCoy, Jackson have put up big yards. Alex Smith and company with Reid as coach just seem to win. Remind me of the 49ers 2011 with lots of talent finally getting a worthy coach.

McNabb number is suppose to be retired. Hard to say what will happen. I like the Eagles offense. I doubt the Defense. I am on par with Chiefs offense and defense, don't think D is great as well as don't think O is great. But I think they are in-between. Interesting to see how it plays out.

As much as I like the Eagles offense. My Bias will always be for Alex Smith I think he is the "Game Manager" that always "manages" to win". I will take the Chiefs in this game.

Sandy D · #35 09-19-2013

One of my apps is saying that the Colts are talking about Super Bowl now they traded for Richardson.

I do not see the Colts with enough talent to go to any Super Bowl anytime soon do you?

rsot · #36 09-19-2013

Traded him for first-round picks - still a lot of integration and timing to work on - will see how they fare against the 49ers in the coming game

An0nym0u$ · #37 09-19-2013

Other big news in football...

Broncos took a giant hit when they lost their All-Pro left tackle Ryan Clady.

Clady protects Peyton's blind side and is considered one of the best tackles (if not the best) in football.

Everything starts and ends with the offensive line.

Football is a battle of attrition. Sometimes it's the healthiest teams that advance, not the most talented.

vogeltron · #38 09-19-2013

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One of my apps is saying that the Colts are talking about Super Bowl now they traded for Richardson.

I do not see the Colts with enough talent to go to any Super Bowl anytime soon do you?

Running Backs that average 3.5 yards per carry are a dime a dozen in the NFL. Maybe they will have a better scheme on the colts I don't know. The Browns must have seen something internally they really didn't like to give up on the number 3 overall pick from last year.

Sandy D · #39 09-19-2013

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Running Backs that average 3.5 yards per carry are a dime a dozen in the NFL. Maybe they will have a better scheme on the colts I don't know. The Browns must have seen something internally they really didn't like to give up on the number 3 overall pick from last year.

LOL

Even I could run for 3 yards per carry in the NFL myself with those big guys in front me.

If I would live for the second trip......

rsot · #40 09-20-2013

Eagles were disappointing last night but I like the flip up of the Chiefs....although Smith's QB style is not that penetrating

vogeltron · #41 09-21-2013

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Eagles were disappointing last night but I like the flip up of the Chiefs....although Smith's QB style is not that penetrating

Well he is the Anti Tony Romo. Ball control, eat up clock. Beat them don't beat yourself. I love it.

Aldon Smith with another DUI. Very disappointing. 49ers need to win their next couple games otherwise it is begging to feel like this thing could spiral out of control.

rsot · #42 09-21-2013

Interesting how Kaepernick will bounce back and see if Colts have changed up with the new acquisition hah

rsot · #43 09-22-2013

Sunday suit up

vogeltron · #44 09-22-2013

Have the Rams beating Dallas as my upset game this week other than the Chiefs which I already knew. Also think the Cardinals will put up a good one against the Saints but very hard to bet against the Saints at home. Lol, also I wouldn't be surprised if the SeaHawks beat the Jaguars 41-0 at home.