OTHER PLAYOFF GAME DAY THREAD

[Bretsky]

AWESOME

HAVE WE EVER SEEN THE FIRST PLAY OF THE GAME END UP AS A CHALLENGE ??

[Bretsky]

Pitt wins the challenge on the opening kickoff

That has to be a 1st time ever

[Bretsky]

TE screen on side they were blitzing from; GREAT CALL

[Bretsky]

Ray Rice.........great talent.......many doubted him last yr when we played the Ravens. He's a stud

[red]

flucko, along with eli, IMO is the most over rated QB in the NFL

i laugh every time i hear the announcers or the pregame guys slurping him up saying "this will be his big breakout game"

[Bretsky]

Lamar Woodley........per NFL Network I think he's a FA next yea

He'd look nice opposite the Claymaker

[Bretsky]

flucko, along with eli, IMO is the most over rated QB in the NFL

i laugh every time i hear the announcers or the pregame guys slurping him up saying "this will be his big breakout game"

you pissed cuz he killed your fantasy team ? Flacco is ok; he's an average NFL QB now but he has some upside

This one is going to be a rough game............I'm thinking Pitt 16 Ravens 13

[Bretsky]

So Hines Ward and Ed Reed go at it and they give Ward a 15 yard penalty. As Charles Barkley would say....that is just

Trrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrible

[Bretsky]

Mike Wallace is getting really good; dude has incredible speed and he's starting to learn how to run patterns

[Bretsky]

Pitt gets a cheap PI call and as always the announcers figure out a way to condone the crappy call

[Bretsky]

Pitt overpowering Ravens; 1st and goal from the 2

[denverYooper]

Nice squib kick.

[Iron Mike]

Yay! Tony Moll whiffs on a block....

[Bretsky]

Man is Tony Moll starting ? I think big Breno has started some games for Seattle this yr as well

[HarveyWallbangers]

So Hines Ward and Ed Reed go at it and they give Ward a 15 yard penalty. As Charles Barkley would say....that is just

Trrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrible

I'm rooting for the Steelers, but I thought it was a good call--no matter what Deer Dumb said. Ward face masked Reed then tossed him to the ground. Reed retaliated a bit, but Ward was the instigator and did most of the damage. Dirty Ward.

[Bretsky]

weire play but I think that'a a fumble by Big Ben and a TD for Ravens

Jeff Triplett;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;how does this crew get playoff games ?????

[Bretsky]

Dierdord really adds NOTHING to the games; for all the silly criticism Chucky takes for the MNF telecasts he adds plenty of knowledge into his broadcast IMO and if you love fooball and want to learn you should appreciate how much better Turico and Chucky have been than anybody in a long time

[Joemailman]

Rule #1 of football. Play until you hear the whistle.

[denverYooper]

Ravens smell blood in the water.

[gbgary]

21-7...well...time for baltimore to throw the playbook away and let their d win it.





j/fk

[denverYooper]

Lots of "luck" going around.

Ravens got lucky twice, Steelers got lucky once.

[Fritz]

Ray Rice fucked up with that fumble. Turned the mojo.

Packers cannot do that. They have to play hard, fast, physical, and smart.

[BallHawk]

wtf kapinos is employed???

[denverYooper]

OMGWTFBBQ bombs! What playcalling! Surely the vaunted Steelers, absolute masters of gameplanning and playcalling, would not do such things!

[HarveyWallbangers]

You think Baltimore fans are complaining about Harbaugh? Dumb move to bench Ray Rice. Guy fumbles for the first time all year, and you're going to bench him (for pedestrian Willis McGahee) for one of the most important drives of the season. Wonder if Raven fans call him Stubby.

[denverYooper]

You think Baltimore fans are complaining about Harbaugh? Dumb move to bench Ray Rice. Guy fumbles for the first time all year, and you're going to bench him (for pedestrian Willis McGahee) for one of the most important drives of the season. Wonder if Raven fans call him Stubby.

Just terrible coaching all around tonight.

[denverYooper]

Harbaugh! Why would you call such a bomb when you knew it would be intercepted!

[denverYooper]

You think Baltimore fans are complaining about Harbaugh? Dumb move to bench Ray Rice. Guy fumbles for the first time all year, and you're going to bench him (for pedestrian Willis McGahee) for one of the most important drives of the season. Wonder if Raven fans call him Stubby.

Let's not forget about Tomlin blindly, emotionally wasting his challenges in the first quarter.

[gbgary]

24-21 steelers. LOL

[Bretsky]

You think Baltimore fans are complaining about Harbaugh? Dumb move to bench Ray Rice. Guy fumbles for the first time all year, and you're going to bench him (for pedestrian Willis McGahee) for one of the most important drives of the season. Wonder if Raven fans call him Stubby.

5 Clap Post

[Fosco33]

what a crazy day - tons of turnovers and pts off turnovers. Huge penalty calls.

Doesn't look like your traditional playoff football - excelling at execution.

If Steelers can hold to a FG - maybe we'll see the new OT rules.

[red]

now mendenhall fight for the extra yard and the TD

where were you all year when i needed those points in FF you fucking asshole

[HarveyWallbangers]

Very questionable holding call on that punt return. I'm not sure about that defensive holding call at the goalline either. Rooting for the Steelers, but not enough that I like to seem them win because of poor officiating again (see their Super Bowl wins).

[Packers4Glory]

this is how you close out a team on defense....provided they get the 4th down and long stop...

[Joemailman]

We just saw the Ravens do everything I hope the Packers will be able to avoid.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Did anybody notice that with 6 minutes left the Steelers got the ball back with a 24-21 lead, and their ensuing play calls were run, run, pass?

[mmmdk]

Did anybody notice that with 6 minutes left the Steelers got the ball back with a 24-21 lead, and their ensuing play calls were run, run, pass?

Always play to win and to do so you gotta outsmart your foe. Didn't work here either & thanks for pointing out the stupidity.

[gbgary]

we have 4th and 26 (or was 29) and the ravins have 4th and 19.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Always play to win and to do so you gotta outsmart your foe. Didn't work here either & thanks for pointing out the stupidity.

Yeah, because the right thing to do is to pass the ball when you are trying to run out the clock.

[Fritz]

I thought the refereeing was bad. The holding on the touchdown return was very questionable as was the defensive holding call.

[red]

poor chicago fans think they're at a blackhawks game

man are they gonna be disappointed

[GrnBay007]

Got some snow for this game.

[red]

Got some snow for this game.

its funny, some camera angles it doesn't look like its snowing at all

then the next shot it looks like its coming down really good

love a good snow game

[gbgary]

brown. everything is brown.

[red]

brown. everything is brown.

i think its called shit brown

[GrnBay007]

I was just thinking this is going to be a low scoring game....then the Bears go long and TD.

[gbgary]

malloy just gave that away

[red]

i'd like to see them try and run a streak with olson against us next week

[red]

malloy just gave that away

its sad because it looked like the ball was taking forever to get there and it also looked like olson was running in slo-mo

[gbgary]

hasselback will get the seahawks going

[red]

carlson just got knocked the fug out

[gbgary]

people get hurt playing the bears

[red]

wonder if its his neck. he landed very......wrongly

[gbgary]

they should pass nearly every down.

[gbgary]

so it's the bears then.

[mmmdk]

It time for more Packer legends; can't wait to beat the crap of da Bears next sunday.

Coach McCarthy will bring respectability to the McCarthy name that was destroyed in the 50'ties.

[Patler]

The Bears will dismantle Seattle just about as easily as the Packers did Atlanta. Of course, there is a huge difference in the quality of the opponents, so we shouldn't read too much into it!

The league, the announcers, most everyone has tried to make it sound as if somehow Seattle belonged in the playoffs. They didn't, regardless of their victory last weekend. The "On any given weekend...." adage has always held true in the NFL, and it provided for the Seattle win last weekend. This weekend, the Bears will finish them off easily.

[Bretsky]

The BackDoor Bears will win their bye week matchup and get to the NFC Championship game w/o beating a team over .500 in the playoffs

[mmmdk]

The Bears will dismantle Seattle just about as easily as the Packers did Atlanta. Of course, there is a huge difference in the quality of the opponents, so we shouldn't read too much into it!

The league, the announcers, most everyone has tried to make it sound as if somehow Seattle belonged in the playoffs. They didn't, regardless of their victory last weekend. The "On any given weekend...." adage has always held true in the NFL, and it provided for the Seattle win last weekend. This weekend, the Bears will finish them off easily.

Glad you held that thought until Bears were up 21-0 :lol:

[get louder at lambeau]

The BackDoor Bears will win their bye week matchup and get to the NFC Championship game w/o beating a team over .500 in the playoffs

And then they will get their asses kicked.

[green_bowl_packer]

Seems to me they've been sitting on these plays for Olsen all year long, he's had a average year otherwise. Whatever it takes. When Olsen found out Martz was going to be OC, he wanted off the team since the TE isn't big in his offense, the Bears other TE is basically a 3rd tackle.

[Packgator]

so it's the bears then.

Yep. It's "Bear Week" for the third time this season.

[MJZiggy]

Glad you held that thought until Bears were up 21-0 :lol:

Actually, I read his comment before Chicago got the third TD.

[Patler]

Glad you held that thought until Bears were up 21-0 :lol:

It was only 14-0 at the time. :lol:

[red]

what a freaking joke this game is

its a shame that such a shitty team from the worst division in nfl history "HAD" to be included in the playoffs

[mmmdk]

Actually, I read his comment before Seattle got the third TD.

Amazing...how'd ya do that? :lol:

[mmmdk]

It was only 14-0 at the time. :lol:

All said in good fun! :smile:

[Bossman641]

Seattle is just awful - offensively, defensively.

They are garbage on the road.

2-6 on the road
-100 in point differential
Losses on the road by 17, 17, 30, 15, 19, 23

[GrnBay007]

Want the bears to win so the Packers can be the one to knock them out of the SB, but I was really hoping for a more competitive game today.

[mmmdk]

Want the bears to win so the Packers can be the one to knock them out of the SB, but I was really hoping for a more competitive game today.

Packers are the ones that'll beat the Bears - don't ever doubt it!

[Tarlam!]

Want the bears to win so the Packers can be the one to knock them out of the SB, but I was really hoping for a more competitive game today.

If they keep this up, Lovie will pull his starters at the half!

[Patler]

If they keep this up, Lovie will pull his starters at the half!

I don't know; after the Packers impressive win last night, Lovie might want to make a point and not let up at all. He has a "thing" about the Packers (I have no problem with that) and might want to take back some of the limelight going into the Championship game. A shutout or a huge, lopsided victory will throw the Bears back into the spotlight.

[Tarlam!]

Packers are the ones that'll beat the Bears - don't ever doubt it!

It's hard to take you seriously after all the negative things you've posted about M3 this season..... Are you being sarcastic?

[GrnBay007]

It's hard to take you seriously after all the negative things you've posted about M3 this season..... Are you being sarcastic?

I think that was directed toward me, although don't know why as I wasn't doubting anything.

[esoxx]

Now that it's a formality the Bears will beat this POS team, I want them to win along the lines of 72-0 to make the game a true joke.

This is not a serious playoff contest in any way, shape or form given the losing competition involved.

[gbgary]

the halftime crawl during the fox show showed Green Bay 21 seattle 0.

[Bretsky]

what a waste of a flipping game; I'm so bored I'm surfing the net and watching other smutt.......lol

let's get to the NE/JETS game

[RashanGary]

Yeah, this game stinks. It would be nice if the Bears had some minor injuries that effect our game. They're a legit team. We're going to have to play well if we want to beat them.

[RashanGary]

Gotta be proud of the NFCN though. We have the two best teams in the NFC this year and the Lions and Vikings aren't the worst either.

[mmmdk]

It's hard to take you seriously after all the negative things you've posted about M3 this season..... Are you being sarcastic?

I don't want to fight you, Tar! Yet you're a black hole for your own interpretation of subjectivity...your "subjective" analysing of my posting ain't your strong side. I don't see where or how I've been wrong about McCarthy. Harsh, yes, but it's all been legit. I do admit that McCarthy has grown up in a jiffy before my eyes but I think our defense is our backbone this season and our offense have sputtered mostly...yet are clicking now.

I thought you had moved on!? I have & you're dear to me, Tar - as are all Packer fans on PR. All said in an "online" manner :smile:

[RashanGary]

Seahawks DL is PATHETIC

[GrnBay007]

Too bad there had to be a couple possibly serious injuries today. Hate seeing any player get hurt.

[RashanGary]

I'll take a couple twisted ankles on Julius Peppers and Brian Urlacher

[RashanGary]

Nice return. Means Chicago will have to play starters a little longer. Matt Hasselback needs 7 here.

[gbgary]

I'll take a couple twisted ankles on Julius Peppers and Brian Urlacher

if i remember right peppers was a non factor in the last game.

[RashanGary]

Watching Seattle, I'm shocked at how bad their WR's and DL are. Man, that's not a good team.

[RashanGary]

OMG. The seahawks are just dropping left and right.

[gbgary]

seattle coach always has a wtf look on his face.

[mmmdk]

Too bad there had to be a couple possibly serious injuries today. Hate seeing any player get hurt.

I agree!

[jmbarnes101]

Besides Carlson, who got hurt. I left the resteraunt I was watching it at during halftime.

[RashanGary]

Seahawks gotta score. Gotta keep the Bears starters on the field for 60 minutes.

[GrnBay007]

Besides Carlson, who got hurt. I left the resteraunt I was watching it at during halftime.

Sorry I'm not sure who it was, but a seattle player was taken off on a board.

[gbgary]

the seattle come-back begins. ;)

[vince]

I don't want to fight you, Tar! Yet you're a black hole for your own interpretation of subjectivity...your "subjective" analysing of my posting ain't your strong side. I don't see where or how I've been wrong about McCarthy. Harsh, yes, but it's all been legit. I do admit that McCarthy has grown up in a jiffy before my eyes but I think our defense is our backbone this season and our offense have sputtered mostly...yet are clicking now.

I thought you had moved on!? I have & you're dear to me, Tar - as are all Packer fans on PR. All said in an "online" manner :smile:
mm you can't be serious. I don't want to throw shit in your face but if you're just going to come on here and lie...

You called for the end of the Stubby era, said the best this team can hope for is to beat the bears and vikings, and that the team will never go all the way with McCarthy as coach. Remember the "good enough era" comment?

Now you're saying the Packers will win the Super Bowl and you don't see how you've been wrong about McCarthy? That's funny. At least own it.

[Bossman641]

Trufant and Carlson were the Seahawks carted off

[MJZiggy]

Sorry I'm not sure who it was, but a seattle player was taken off on a board.

Trufant. I hate backboards--well not backboards, but the need for them.

[mmmdk]

mm you can't be serious. I don't want to throw shit in your face but if you're just going to come on here and lie...

You called for the end of the Stubby era, said the best this team can hope for is to beat the bears and vikings, and that the team will never go all the way with McCarthy as coach. Remember the "good enough era" comment?

Now you're saying the Packers will win the Super Bowl and you don't see how you've been wrong about McCarthy? That's funny. At least own it.

Bert was great but he didn't win the super bowl...how the frek is Stubby the "do or die" about winning a super bowl??? I realised that one guy doesn't "make or break" a championship team.

Substract Stubby and Packers are still loaded with talent to win the super bowl...heck bring in Wade the ex-cowboy and we roll.

The sheer talent on Packers...be it players, TT & many great coaches on defense...is what keeps the Packer ship loaded and dangerous.

[MJZiggy]

Bert was great but he didn't win the super bowl...how the frek is Stubby the "do or die" about winning a super bowl??? I realised that one guy doesn't "make or break" a championship team.

Substract Stubby and Packers are still loaded with talent to win the super bowl...heck bring in Wade the ex-cowboy and we roll.

The sheer talent on Packers...be it players, TT & many great coaches on defense...is what keeps the Packer ship loaded and dangerous.

Uhhhh...Bert is 1 for 2 in Superbowls. He certainly did win one. Time to put down the eurobeer and go to bed...

[jmbarnes101]

Is anyone impressed by this Bears team? To me they're mediocre at best and very fortunate to have played every good non-division team at home. Their best road win was either Buffalo or Carolina and got possibly the worst playoff team ever at home after a bye. Color me not impressed and say GB wins by at least 10 points.

[mmmdk]

Uhhhh...Bert is 1 for 2 in Superbowls. He certainly did win one. Time to put down the eurobeer and go to bed...

Wrong!

Green Bay Packers won the SB. Bert was part of that team and hence won it but not without Desmond, Holmgren & the # 1 defense in football.

[mmmdk]

Question...how many of you have actually watched the playoff games from Packer last super bowl season? Not many I guess - come lend my Packer dvds and try recall how it all really went down.

[vince]

Bert was great but he didn't win the super bowl...how the frek is Stubby the "do or die" about winning a super bowl??? I realised that one guy doesn't "make or break" a championship team.

Substract Stubby and Packers are still loaded with talent to win the super bowl...heck bring in Wade the ex-cowboy and we roll.

The sheer talent on Packers...be it players, TT & many great coaches on defense...is what keeps the Packer ship loaded and dangerous.
This team could likely win a Super Bowl with a number of other coaches. No one has said that. You DID say they couldn't win one with McCarthy. Now you've done a complete 180, jump on the bandwagon and predict a Super Bowl and are pretending you didn't say what you did. That's what's funny.

[MJZiggy]

Wrong!

Green Bay Packers won the SB. Bert was part of that team and hence won it but not without Desmond, Holmgren & the # 1 defense in football.

Just like ARod doesn't win one without McCarthy, Driver, Woodson and Williams. What's your point? M3 is the same coach he's been all season. The Packer brand is the same that M3 talked about at the beginning of the season. The thing that changed is the faces of the supporting (and sometimes not the supporting) cast. Oh and the fact that you've stopped calling for M3's head because he won.

[mmmdk]

This team could certainly win a Super Bowl with a number of other coaches. No one has said that. You DID say they couldn't win one with him. Now you've done a complete 180, jump on the bandwagon and predict a Super Bowl and are pretending you didn't say what you did. That's what's funny.

Truth is that I've wavered all season long; I had high expectations on behalf of the Packers. But my online ranting is but a fragment of my thoughts and sadly/greatfully you, vince, only get to follow me on PR.

After the NY Giants win I was in awe...then prior to the Bears game in week 17, I asked my 7 year old daughter if Packers would win the super bowl and she said: Packers win!

I know sh!t and my daughter knows all - I've posted this more than once before.

So Packers win the super bowl and if the truely hypothetical happens that Packers lose...I will not sink to such lows.

[mmmdk]

Just like ARod doesn't win one without McCarthy, Driver, Woodson and Williams. What's your point? M3 is the same coach he's been all season. The Packer brand is the same that M3 talked about at the beginning of the season. The thing that changed is the faces of the supporting (and sometimes not the supporting) cast. Oh and the fact that you've stopped calling for M3's head because he won.

Wrong again! You still feel my 2008 dissing, don't ya? Well don't - it ain't war & get over it. You're biased and I have never backed down from my McCarthy comments - I changed on calling for a trophy.

Denmark won the Euro Championship in 1992...the head coach is among the most hated in the country...and he coached a winner. I don't think I'll ever get through to you as you primarily comment on my posts on occasions as this. We don't talk since 2008...remember? How's that anyway?

[mmmdk]

Wrong again! You still feel my 2008 dissing, don't ya? Well don't - it ain't war & get over it. You're biased and I have never backed down from my McCarthy comments - I changed on calling for a trophy.

Denmark won the Euro Championship in 1992...the head coach is among the most hated in the country...and he coached a winner. I don't think I'll ever get through to you as you primarily comment on my posts on occasions as this. We don't talk since 2008...remember? How's that anyway?

Nota bene - not that Stubby is hated in Packland. Just to clear that!

[RashanGary]

I can't stand the Patriots. They're good. I'd rather seen any of these teams than them, but I can't stand Brady's arrogance.

[green_bowl_packer]

The always entertaining Bears postgame on WSCR with Doug Buffone and Ed O'Bradovich and drunken Bears fans.

http://player.radio.com/player/RadioPlayer.php?version=1.2.10624&station=391

[MJZiggy]

Wrong again! You still feel my 2008 dissing, don't ya? Well don't - it ain't war & get over it. You're biased and I have never backed down from my McCarthy comments - I changed on calling for a trophy.

Denmark won the Euro Championship in 1992...the head coach is among the most hated in the country...and he coached a winner. I don't think I'll ever get through to you as you primarily comment on my posts on occasions as this. We don't talk since 2008...remember? How's that anyway?

This ain't about 2008. It's about you calling relentlessly for M3's head this season and saying he wasn't CAPABLE of winning a championship and would never do it. Then getting all over me when I said that couldn't and hasn't are two different things. Now all of a sudden we're Superbowl bound and M3 has somehow changed his entire style of coaching. He hasn't changed. You were just completely wrong.

[MJZiggy]

I can't stand the Patriots. They're good. I'd rather seen any of these teams than them, but I can't stand Brady's arrogance.

My boss is a huge Pats fan. The last thing I want is a Pack/Pat Superbowl.

[Patler]

Is anyone impressed by this Bears team? To me they're mediocre at best and very fortunate to have played every good non-division team at home. Their best road win was either Buffalo or Carolina and got possibly the worst playoff team ever at home after a bye. Color me not impressed and say GB wins by at least 10 points.

Somehow, Lovie Smith always finds a way to make it difficult for the Packers, if not just out and out beat them. The Packers were fortunate to win the last game, even though the game meant a heck of a lot more to the Packers than it did to the Bears.

I doubt it will come easy next weekend.

[RashanGary]

I have a lot of respect for the Bears. I'm with Patler. It's going to be a nail biter.

[RashanGary]

Boy, if the Jets had Rodgers they'd be somethin else.

[mmmdk]

This ain't about 2008. It's about you calling relentlessly for M3's head this season and saying he wasn't CAPABLE of winning a championship and would never do it. Then getting all over me when I said that couldn't and hasn't are two different things. Now all of a sudden we're Superbowl bound and M3 has somehow changed his entire style of coaching. He hasn't changed. You were just completely wrong.

You dabble much in politics? You my pick posts out of context & strike for the low blow. But please avoid my posting [you dont read 'em anyway] 'cos you clearly haven't catched on to my subtle posts where I admit I was wrong about Packers can't win with Stubby. They can! I do this my way and try to stay spry about it. But I do retaliate if one strikes me, especially the low blows.

You're nice to most posters & interact with most. Stick to your guns and shoot straight. I wasn't wrong in 2008 - that much is clear to me.

[mmmdk]

My boss is a huge Pats fan. The last thing I want is a Pack/Pat Superbowl.

I predict a Pack vs Pats super bowl then ....oh and Stubby is fired prior to the showdown...bet on it.

[RashanGary]

haha Brady misfired bad.

[RashanGary]

Holy Crap! Tracy White is a Patriot.

[RashanGary]

Remember we cut that guy and our ST's went to shit?

[RashanGary]

I'm lovin this Jets game. GO JETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RashanGary]

Big 3rd down for Mark "dirty" Sanchez

[Bossman641]

Mmm, you have been criticizing MM all year. Even when they win you say it is in spite of him. Spin it however you want, your posts speak for themselves.

[mmmdk]

*TT enters Stubby's office*

Stubby: Hey Ted! I wus watching tape of the our Falcon throbbing. What up, silver?

TT: Everything's great...Packers are winning games.

Stubby: Damn straight! You wanted somethin'?

TT: Yeah...you're kinda fired, Mike. You leave today.

Stubby: What? Why?

TT: I thought you sucked and I'm stubborn...so I guess you can change horses in the middle of the stream.

Stubby: Geez - that's harsh! Who's your advisor?

TT: ...some D.C. petticoat. Never mind that - Leave!

Stubby: Who's head coach now?

TT: Your buddy, Slocum. Now squib it, pal.

THE END

[RashanGary]

Am I the only one watching the Jets/Pats game?

[mmmdk]

Mmm, you have been criticizing MM all year. Even when they win you say it is in spite of him. Spin it however you want, your posts speak for themselves.

Right then...what else do I say? Ah, you don't know. Come back when you do. No spin here but a lot of Americano tramping around though...as in Mesopotamia...Junior style.

I still critize Stubby - nothing's changed! I say Packers win but don't push it...I might be wrong again.

[RashanGary]

The Jets look great.

[mmmdk]

Am I the only one watching the Jets/Pats game?

No! Pats on the move! 3rd and 1 and stuffed Brady.

[RashanGary]

Mark "dirty" Sanchez looks like hell, but we have a pretty good one that I'm comparing him to. Similar mobility to AR but that's it. AR throws so good on the move and from various platforms. Anything other than a perfectly set pass and Sanchez misfires. Their running game is good though, and they're doing alright in manageable 3rd downs. Brady is having a tough night. Man, we need 7 here and this game is lookin good.

[RashanGary]

I'd love a Packers/Jets Superbowl. That would be cool. Super Bowl I and II winner -vs- Superbowl III winner.

[RashanGary]

Looks like Rex Ryan stuck his foot in Welkers mouth.

[MJZiggy]

Looks like Rex Ryan stuck his foot in Welkers mouth.

I think that was Belichick

[mmmdk]

This team could likely win a Super Bowl with a number of other coaches. No one has said that. You DID say they couldn't win one with McCarthy. Now you've done a complete 180, jump on the bandwagon and predict a Super Bowl and are pretending you didn't say what you did. That's what's funny.

What's even more funny is that my wagon has no wheels and is empty too yet I still feel like a complete 180 is comin' your way!

[RashanGary]

That was a tough shot on Brady's arm.

[RashanGary]

Brady is shaken up. PLEASE SCORE JETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't want MM to coach his first SB against Bellichek.

[gbgary]

didn't know algee (sp) crumpler was still in the league.

[gbgary]

great catch by s. holmes. i think the jets just might win this.

[RashanGary]

REally good game.

[RashanGary]

Jets Jets Jets!!!

[Jimx29]

I'd love a Packers/Jets Superbowl. That would be cool. Super Bowl I and II winner -vs- Superbowl III winner.After today that's a pretty good bet.

[RashanGary]

Time is not on the Pats side. They're almost too calm right now.

[RashanGary]

Jets need to recover this kick. Thing is, this is one of those things Bellichek probably has a trick up his sleeve and they get it. I sure hope not. I never want to see Tom Brady win another SB. He's so arrogant. Let a guy like Rodgers win a couple :)

[RashanGary]

Jet's playing it exactly like Stubby played the Eagles.

[RashanGary]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[Jimx29]

suck it bellaCHEAT....:lol:

[RashanGary]

Jets are a little scary. If they can do this to Brady and Manning, I'm a little concerned with what they could do to AR.

[Jimx29]

dagger again....

[Bretsky]

Shocking game that Rex has been able to shut down the O like this

That's the game

J.E.T.S. JETS JETS JETS

[Jimx29]

Jets are a little scary. If they can do this to Brady and Manning, I'm a little concerned with what they could do to AR.

They didn't beat the colts, indy neat the colts

[pbmax]

Jets are a little scary. If they can do this to Brady and Manning, I'm a little concerned with what they could do to AR.

They already did it to the tune of 9 points. Problem is, they scored ZIP.

[RashanGary]

Sanchez started off slow, but he got it together and converted some huge 3rd downs. Brady just wasn't very special.

[Bretsky]

jets at steelers will be a slugfest

[RashanGary]

Shocking game that Rex has been able to shut down the O like this

That's the game

J.E.T.S. JETS JETS JETS

I'm a bit of a Jets fan. I like Ryan's schtick

[RashanGary]

hahahahahahah Welker sticking his foot in his mouth. He almost has his toes down, didn't really put hsi best foot forward there.

[red]

wow, down go the best team in the tourney

i'm now not afraid of any team left

[RashanGary]

Gotta give it to Bellichek on that onside kick though. That was cool. almost worked.

[Jimx29]

personally, seeing belacheat and brady mopping around is a great image

[RashanGary]

Sanchez, Cutler, Rodgers and Rothlisberger left.

[RashanGary]

personally, seeing belacheat and brady mopping around is a great image

Agreed. Championships while cheating - 3
Championships after being caught - 0

[Jimx29]

2:00 game next week......guess i'm gonna have to dig out the generator and bring a TV out to the race track so i can witness the carnage

[digitaldean]

Can someone correct me on this if I'm wrong...

But didn't we see a ton of LOUSY tackling and D by some teams this weekend? The one that sticks out was Polamalu's attempt on Rice in the Pitt-Balt game. Instead of wrapping up guys go for the kill shot hit.

Also, the Seahags dropped a SURE pick 6 when the Bears were driving for their 2nd TD. Babineaux (I believe) had it in his hands and dropped it. There was NO ONE in front of him. Seahags played like a 7-9 team today.

Not a huge Jets fan. Happier to see pretty boy Brady and Belichick get knocked off. Nice to see Brady's last 3 playoff games being losses.

[Bretsky]

wow, down go the best team in the tourney

i'm now not afraid of any team left




I'd rather not see Pittsburg

[RashanGary]

Jets - Jets are real. What they did to Brady and Manning, that's just scary
Pitt - Pitt is Pitt. I only watched a little of that game, but they have just enough on offense and their D is dominant.
Chi - Chicago is real. They play great special teams, rock solid defense and when Cutler is on, their offense is respectable. You have to beat them. They could beat any team any week and could win the superbowl as bad as that would suck.
GB - Packers are legit. Special pass D, good run D, Starks is coming on, AR and the passing attack is peaking right now. Special teams have been alright

Of the four remaining teams, all of them have a chance. This is one of the best championship weekends, maybe ever. These are 4 classic NFL franchises battling it off for right to be champ.

Jets - Legit - huge rabid fan base
Bears - Legit - huge idiotic fan base
Packers - Legit - huge awesome fan base
Steelers - Legit - huge fan base

The NFL is happy, I guarantee that.

[pbmax]

I'd rather not see Pittsburg

Remember your mission B. You don't think we have a chance against anybody.

[Bretsky]

Remember your mission B. You don't think we have a chance against anybody.


Hester is going to make Shawn Slocum his bitch next week !!!!!

[Bretsky]

Jets - Jets are real. What they did to Brady and Manning, that's just scary
Pitt - Pitt is Pitt. I only watched a little of that game, but they have just enough on offense and their D is dominant.
Chi - Chicago is real. They play great special teams, rock solid defense and when Cutler is on, their offense is respectable. You have to beat them. They could beat any team any week and could win the superbowl as bad as that would suck.
GB - Packers are legit. Special pass D, good run D, Starks is coming on, AR and the passing attack is peaking right now. Special teams have been alright

Of the four remaining teams, all of them have a chance. This is one of the best championship weekends, maybe ever. These are 4 classic NFL franchises battling it off for right to be champ.

Jets - Legit - huge rabid fan base
Bears - Legit - huge idiotic fan base
Packers - Legit - huge awesome fan base
Steelers - Legit - huge fan base

The NFL is happy, I guarantee that.


They are coached well, but IMO the Bears talent wise do not really belong. The Steelers D is there and the O is better than I think you gave them credit for.

[OS PA]

Jets - Jets are real. What they did to Brady and Manning, that's just scary
Pitt - Pitt is Pitt. I only watched a little of that game, but they have just enough on offense and their D is dominant.
Chi - Chicago is real. They play great special teams, rock solid defense and when Cutler is on, their offense is respectable. You have to beat them. They could beat any team any week and could win the superbowl as bad as that would suck.
GB - Packers are legit. Special pass D, good run D, Starks is coming on, AR and the passing attack is peaking right now. Special teams have been alright

Of the four remaining teams, all of them have a chance. This is one of the best championship weekends, maybe ever. These are 4 classic NFL franchises battling it off for right to be champ.

Jets - Legit - huge rabid fan base
Bears - Legit - huge idiotic fan base
Packers - Legit - huge awesome fan base
Steelers - Legit - huge fan base

The NFL is happy, I guarantee that.

These playoffs seem to prove something. Defense wins championships.

Packers - #2 points per game, #5 ypg, #5 passing 16 passing touchdowns allowed, #18 rushing 6 rushing touchdowns allowed, #2 sacks 47, #2 interceptions 24 ints 3 tds,
Pittsburgh - #1 points per game, # 2 ypg, #12 passing 15 passing touchdowns allowed, #1 rushing 5 rushing touchdowns allowed, #1 sacks 48, #5 interceptions 21 ints 3 tds
Jets - # 9 points per game, # 3 in ypg, #6 passing 24 passing touchdowns allowed, #2 rushing 11 rushing touchdowns allowed, #8 sacks 40, #25 interceptions 12 ints 3 tds
Bears - # 4 points per game, # 9 in ypg, #20 passing 14 passing touchdowns allowed, #3 rushing 14 rushing touchdowns allowed, #17 sacks 34, #5 interceptions 21 ints 1 td

I'd put them in order
#1 - Steelers
#2 - Packers
#3 - Bears
#4 - Jets

I am taking the McCarthy approach to this and saying the team that I'm worried most about is the Bears. We aren't playing any other teams this week.

The Bears aren't the most efficient passing defense, but they tighten up in the red-zone and are turnover machines. The Packers are an elite passing team. Push.
The Packers aren't the most efficient rushing defense, but they tighten up in the red-zone and are turnover machines. The bears have an elite running back. Push.

I favor Rodgers passing game vs. Bears passing defense over the Bears running game over the Packers rushing defense. So it's not entirely a push, but I'm worried that we're one mistake away from losing this game.

We can't look past this week. That would be the first major mistake we've made since losing to the Lions.

[OS PA]

They are coached well, but IMO the Bears talent wise do not really belong. The Steelers D is there and the O is better than I think you gave them credit for.

Mendenhaal is a difference maker and Big Ben is an elite quarterback, whether we'd like to give him that title or not. The Steelers worry me more than any other team did including the ex-Patriots. Matty and Mike are big pussies in the pocket, compare them to Ben and we may have a bit of trouble getting him to the ground. I guarantee you that Woodson's flying sack, which we've seen in two consecutive weeks, would get swatted like a fly by big Ben. I know we can play with any of these teams and may be favored against them all, but I worry that we can handle Pitt for four quarters.

[Tarlam!]

I really enjoyed reading the commentary from you guys on the final four teams. Thanks for the insights; JH has it pretty well nailed when he writes the NFL is happy. I tend to agree that the conference championship matchups look to provide an exceptional weekend of football, but for the first time in a long time, no clear favourite to win it all.

The team that wins the super bowl this season really has a right to brag, IMO.

[OS PA]

The team that wins the super bowl this season really has a right to brag, IMO.

This is a great point Tar. Is this an up year or a down year in the NFL? Having no clear favorite could prove either as being right.

There were no zero or one loss teams, but there were no sixteen, or fifteen win teams.
The average losing record was 5.4 losses, which makes the average winning record 10.6, meaning this year there was a gap of 4.5 games between the top and bottom half of the league.
Last year the ALR was 3.5 and the AWR was 12.5, making the gap a whopping 8 games.
In 2008, 3.44 ALR and 12.56 AWR, with a gap of 8.12.
This year we saw very few dominant teams(teams with 12 wins or more) in New England, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and the Falcons
and a lot of poor to mediocre teams (6 wins or less) in Buffalo, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Houston, Tennessee, Denver, Dallas, Washington, Detroit, Minnesota, Carolina, San Fran, and Arizona.

What this means to me is that the league really beat the hell out of itself this year, so I fully agree with you Tar. Whoever wins the super bowl this year does deserve the right to brag, because it was any teams game to win.

[Bossman641]

Let's see, Hoody called a fake punt from his own 38 with 1:20 left and then allowed his offense to lollygag for the entire 4th quarter.

What a joke of a coach. Fire him!!!!!!!

[Iron Mike]

Bears - Legit - huge idiotic fan base


Anybody get a screen shot of that fat guy in the orange and blue overalls??