Non Official Week 2 Other Games Thread

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best story so far this morning:

Official in Saints-Panthers game pulled by NFL because he's a fan of the Saints.

Chris Mortenson on his Twitter feed:
September 16, 2012, The official Brian Stropolo was replaced because his active facebook page unabashedly displays fan passion for the Saints. He was assigned to the Saints-Panthers game as the side judge. Full story coming up online.

[Pugger]

Good lord, one would think the league would check this sort of stuff beforehand??

[MJZiggy]

Good lord, one would think the league would check this sort of stuff beforehand??

Seems they did, Pug, they just need to be a little more before in their beforehand...(like maybe before(hand) making the assignments...)

(maybe I should go back to bed)

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Its a bit funny and mostly about embarrassment. The League can't afford the public confirmation that refs are fans of teams.

But you know that refs had favorite teams growing up. They simply learned to bury it for professional purposes. It would give fodder for years to columnists to write about, but I doubt it affects the game much. Certainly less that the bets some of the refs have probably made. :lol:

Unfortunately for this guy, now that his name is public, he won't ever be able to work a Saints game.

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Eagles game here. McCOy gains 10 on a play with two holds. Ref calls the less obvious of two but I think that's progress.

Ravens defense? You can move it on them. Doesn't help the offense for either side there has been 1 turnover a piece less than 10 minutes in.

[denverYooper]

Vick with a pick. I do really enjoy seeing him struggle.

Then Cullen Jenkins recovers a fumble caused by Trent Cole.

I've been thinking that the GB staff was thinking Cullen with the Worthy pick. Similar bodies, but Cullen has a lot more NFL strength right now. Both are very fast.

[denverYooper]

I can't imagine Vick will be able to move very well by the time he retires. Blasting him on every play no matter what seems to be part of the game plan every week.

[Bretsky]

pb............will this defense ever recover from losing Cullen Jenkins ? :)

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pb............will this defense ever recover from losing Cullen Jenkins ? :)

Yes, because Cullen Jenkins was driven back 8 yards into the endzone by Marshall Yanda on Leach's TD run!

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BTW, if Pollard isn't fined by the NFL for his hit on Celek, then I will simply refuse to take their efforts on concussive hits seriously anymore. He tattooed defenseless receiver in the shoulder, causing a whiplash effect that sent Celek to the ground groggy. It was a formless kill shot aimed at a shoulder instead of a head.

[pbmax]

pb............will this defense ever recover from losing Cullen Jenkins ? :)

Also yes because Jenkins was still on the LOS from his non pass rush when he recovered the fumble. And no, I am not defensive at all :)

[RashanGary]

In a lot of ways Vick game looks improved. I think once he's on the move, he should be looking to run more than pass. When he throws in rhythm, he's good. On the move, freelancing. . . . He needs to run.

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Jones and Flacco just burned Nnamdi Asomugha for a TD. Ravens offense looks more threatening.

[Bretsky]

How funny would it be if Minnesota was in first place after two weeks ?

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Vick, just rifled a throw that bounced of McCoy. WAY too much on that throw.

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How funny would it be if Minnesota was in first place after two weeks ?

Who are they playing?

[Joemailman]

How funny would it be if Minnesota was in first place after two weeks ?

Considering the competition so far, it would be largely irrelevant.

[Bretsky]

Who are they playing?

Colts

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TB is having their way with the Giants early.

[RashanGary]

Eagles running well. They seem to go away from it a little too often. Baltimore wants to kill Vick.

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Colts

Then funny and misleading, yes.

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Its bad news for Microsoft that they are reduced to advertising for a product from which they don't receive revenue.

[Bretsky]

People underestimate the Colts; they will beat MN today and they'll be back to contenders before you know it.

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Eagles four minute offense fails and Ravens get a FG from 56 yards. Andy Reid has always had trouble with the clock.

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Anyone else remember the rule that you can't tackle what you can't see?

Ed Reed just collapsed Jason Kelce's ACL because he dove shoulder first at McCoy, missed and tackled Kelce's knee instead.

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DRC with a hold that went on for 15 yards

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Ariz over NE?

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Ariz over NE?

So NE offense stinks all day. When Brady brings them back, he will be considered a hero for getting the order correct: 1. Stink. 2. Play Well.

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Eagles are dropping like flies.

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Cardinals winning by 14. Wow.

[Fritz]

Cardinals winning by 14. Wow.

And the Giants losing, again?

Are they planning to go 9-7 and catch fire again? Or do they suck?

Only time will tell.

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Vonta Leach has 1 TD and 2 fistfights.

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Babin will get PF for roughing the QB when he deflected off his leg.

[RashanGary]

Vick has so much more command of the game. If he'd just play safer with the ball, he'd be a good QB.

[RashanGary]

Boy, the Eagles look like the better team today. 11 and a half minutes left, and the Ravens defense is already approaching 30 minutes on the field. The Eagles are in good position here. Vick needs to run.

[RashanGary]

4 friggin turn overs for Baltimore. A 51 yard field goal, a 54 yard field goal. Man, Baltimore is sure laying an egg today.

[RashanGary]

You just get the feeling the Eagles could get 10 yards on a draw play right here. The Ravens just look weak right now.

[RashanGary]

If Adrian Peterson can't get 2 yards against this small Indy DL, boy, something is wrong.

[RashanGary]

Oh, man, the Vikings and Eagles couldn't shoot themselves in the foot any more than they have today and still have feet left. Can't believe they're in these games.

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Both Balt and Philly offenses cannot stand success. Tons of errors. Philly committed dual penalties to keep baltimore in scoring range. balt settled for FG.

[RashanGary]

Haha. . . Vikes tie it up.

[RashanGary]

Both Balt and Philly offenses cannot stand success. Tons of errors. Philly committed dual penalties to keep baltimore in scoring range. balt settled for FG.

In all fairness to Philly, they're beating the fuck out of the Ravens.

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In all fairness to Philly, they're beating the fuck out of the Ravens.

Disagree. Ravens have put four Eagles out of the game. Rice has delivered a knockdown blow to every Eagle DB other than NA and DRC.

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Well, this is the game regular refs have been waiting for. 20 minutes of this game have been ref conference delayed. Several times the sideline headphone ref had to correct them.

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NE misses 42 FG that would have won it. They only had a shot after a fumble recovery by their defense in Ariz territory.

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Replacement Refs just overruled the clock and took back the 2 minute warning,

[King Friday]

Seattle is not going to be an easy win. They are damn tough in their funky alien pod stadium.

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Andy Reid is dumb. QB shotgun draw with Vick who has been hit 20 times in this game including his ribs which are still sore after preseason. Use McCoy you dope! Stop killing your QB

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Worst call ever on Vick. threw it forward 10 yards. Dumb refs called it a fumble.

[RashanGary]

Oh man, that kicker has been hitting everything. Eagles are going to have to bear down here.

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I now understand why Vick will be unavailable when the Eagles are eliminated from playoff contention.

[RashanGary]

That crowd is giong to be nuts.

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Cullen Jenkins at RT, spin move and nearly got home on Flacco

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Eagles whiff on tackle TE Pitta gets OOB

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Weak sauce on call. But it was technically correct.

[RashanGary]

Great first games. Wow! Sloppy, but competitive.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Loving the Vikes fans up here. They were all so damn confident the Vikes would steamroll the Colts. I even heard talk that 9-1 was not an unlikely scenario for their record before their bye week. Now they are all jumping aboard the "this team has no talent" ship. Different year, same Vikes fans.

[RashanGary]

Loving the Vikes fans up here. They were all so damn confident the Vikes would steamroll the Colts. I even heard talk that 9-1 was not an unlikely scenario for their record before their bye week. Now they are all jumping aboard the "this team has no talent" ship. Different year, same Vikes fans.

I'm shocked at how pedestrian Peterson looked. His knee must have had a setback. He did not look right.

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Jim Nantz just proclaimed that there haven't been any glaring errors with the replacement refs. He must think teams really deserve four TOs per half.

He could have been right had he said they have avoided catastrophe so far, but that's not what he said.

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Jim Nantz just proclaimed that there haven't been any glaring errors with the replacement refs. He must think teams really deserve four TOs per half.

He could have been right had he said they have avoided catastrophe so far, but that's not what he said.

Then he was given an in person demonstration. Ryan Clark called for pass interference on a Jets receiver for a hit while he was bobbling the ball. It could have been mistaken for defenseless receiver, but even that would have been wrong as Clark hit with the shoulder into the shoulder chest area.

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These new run first Steelers of Todd Haley are amazing.

[pittstang5]

Seattle 27, Dallas 7 - final

didn't see the game, but just the score alone scares me. Did Romo implode, is Seattle that good? I know playing in Seattle is tough, but Dallas only getting 7 points - what's up with that.

[Pugger]

It appears TOs doomed the girls in Seattle.

[Packers4Glory]

oh wow..morgan for Wash just committed the worst penalty ever to push Wash out of FG range down by 3 w/ just over a min to go. Cundiff just missed a 62 yard because of it. game OVER. rams win.

Morgan got up after making a catch took a swing at Cortland finnegan and threw the ball at him. even these refs know thats not allowed.

[pittstang5]

oh wow..morgan for Wash just committed the worst penalty ever to push Wash out of FG range down by 3 w/ just over a min to go. Cundiff just missed a 62 yard because of it. game OVER. rams win.

Morgan got up after making a catch took a swing at Cortland finnegan and threw the ball at him. even these refs know thats not allowed.

Yeah, saw that. What a dumbass.

[LegandofthePack15]

It appears TOs doomed the girls in Seattle.

Did I miss T.O.'s return to Dallas?

[LegandofthePack15]

Btw, Clay Matthews is a damn good OLB but his acting is fucking terrible; Rodgers is OK; Jennings is the best Pack actor, I guess.

Seems like Pack were on tv all day today - thanks to the networks going to commercials every 2 minutes.

[pittstang5]

Btw, Clay Matthews is a damn good OLB but his acting is fucking terrible; Rodgers is OK; Jennings is the best Pack actor, I guess.

Seems like Pack were on tv all day today - thanks to the networks going to commercials every 2 minutes.

No love for Raji?

[LegandofthePack15]

No love for Raji?

Raji is OK, also imo...look kinda nervous but not god-awful like Matthews.

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You know, I am almost persuaded Alex Smith might have been less of a bust than his former GMs, coaches and O coordinators. With reasonable leadership, he looks pretty good shredding the Lions defense. Of course, I think the current owner did allow Mike Singletary to be hired.

[mraynrand]

Morgan got up after making a catch took a swing at Cortland finnegan and threw the ball at him. even these refs know thats not allowed.

That Cortland Finnegan is an absolute bastard who really knows how to get under people's (red)skins. He's always at the center of these controversies. He's like the NFLs answer to Bill Laimbeer
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2836900132_2ec47cfcf4.jpg

Hey is this Courtland Finnegan:

http://www.premier.net/~exar/PAGE2/JEDI/SALACIOUS-CRUMB.JPG

[denverYooper]

Seattle 27, Dallas 7 - final

didn't see the game, but just the score alone scares me. Did Romo implode, is Seattle that good? I know playing in Seattle is tough, but Dallas only getting 7 points - what's up with that.

Seattle was quietly improving their D all last season. They gave the 49ers a pretty good game late in the year.

That said, I don't get to see too many Seahawks games and I've just heard rumblings about their D. Arizona's too... The NFC West is not looking like the cakewalk that it did

[denverYooper]

Justin Smith is wearing a baby tee.

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I think the Lions need to draw something new up for that trap run up the middle. Seven in the box and they haven't touched him until the secondary.

[denverYooper]

Must be nice to have a sure-handed, playmaking TE.

[pbmax]

That as great timing by the LB

[denverYooper]

Was that supposed to be an option?

[denverYooper]

Or were they just moving the pocket and he shoveled it because it got blown up.

[denverYooper]

Yo! Flacco has one heck of a widow's peak. Somehow, that seems appropriate for the QB of a team inspired by Edgar Allen Poe.

Were I him, I'd probably just come into a post loss press conference and say, "Never More".

[Cheesehead Craig]

Jim Nantz just proclaimed that there haven't been any glaring errors with the replacement refs. He must think teams really deserve four TOs per half.

He could have been right had he said they have avoided catastrophe so far, but that's not what he said.

Holy shit is he out of touch. The refs have been bad. It's a big learning curve for them though unfortunately.

[pbmax]

Or were they just moving the pocket and he shoveled it because it got blown up.

I think that was the packers play to Cobb versus the Bears.

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Well, I have decoded the 49ers offense. Always make them throw to 46 and hope for a drop.

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I also have decoded the replacement refs. They have been told not to blow the whistle and call the play dead until the players body language tells them the play is over by walking back to the huddle. So I would tell all players to keep getting up and running until someone actually in charge tells you to stop.

[denverYooper]

Well, I have decoded the 49ers offense. Always make them throw to 46 and hope for a drop.

I know you're kidding, but it will be interesting to see if teams catch on to what they're doing by the end of the season.

[pbmax]

I know you're kidding, but it will be interesting to see if teams catch on to what they're doing by the end of the season.

I was kidding but it did look like the only way to stop them tonight. But you are correct, the 49ers are hot now but tape review will make this a tougher go later in the season.

[Fritz]

I think the Lions had the right game plan offensively but not the personnel to pull it off.

[George Cumby]

Did Schwartz and Harbaugh have any...... "special moments"?

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Did Schwartz and Harbaugh have any...... "special moments"?

Nope. The only fireworks were Coughlin lecturing Schiano about Victory formation etiquette.

[Pugger]

One thing every team who plays SF from here on out has to make sure their WRs are past the 1st down marker before they pass. The Niners are very sure tacklers so you don't get a lot of YAC. The loins only have one go-to guy in Megatron. Shut him down and you can shut down their offense.

[Guiness]

I am so sick of Collingsworth. He used to be my favorite announcer because he knew the game and talked about it. Last two years however, he's spent a lot of time talking about how bad this player or that player is, or how bad a team is. He in particular seems to like running down the Pack. During the Lions/49ers game last night he said something about how the Lions were playing the same (ineffective) D against the 49ers as the Pack did.

[denverYooper]

I am so sick of Collingsworth. He used to be my favorite announcer because he knew the game and talked about it. Last two years however, he's spent a lot of time talking about how bad this player or that player is, or how bad a team is. He in particular seems to like running down the Pack. During the Lions/49ers game last night he said something about how the Lions were playing the same (ineffective) D against the 49ers as the Pack did.

I didn't catch that one but I thought he had one of his better games last night.

[Bossman641]

Manning 3 picks in the first quarter...

[denverYooper]

Manning 3 picks in the first quarter...

Yeah. Just sailing 'em.

[Brandon494]

LMAO that Raji commercial still cracks me up.

[Brandon494]

Roddy White having an hell of a game today...wait whats new? :razz:

[Pugger]

Most of Manning's passes I've seen this summer and last night didn't have much zip, especially the longer passes. I remember thinking when Denver signed him and all the talking heads declaring Denver is now a SB contender that it was completely possible that a 36 year old QB with 4 neck surgeries who didn't play in 2011 might not be the same Manning who won all those MVPS and a SB ring.

[Freak Out]

well....it's week three but this will do. How about those G-Men? Damn.....So the Giants are that good and the Panthers are that bad. :)

[Brandon494]

Rookie CB Jayron Hosley had another solid game for the Giants. Hes a player that I really wanted TT to take during the draft but some thought he was too small. I guess its all worked out though because Casey Hayward has looked just as good in limited action.

[smuggler]

They drafted Hosley in the 3rd round, though. We drafted Hayward in the 2nd. It would have cost us McMillian or Daniels to pick up Hosely, not Hawyard.

[Brandon494]

They drafted Hosley in the 3rd round, though. We drafted Hayward in the 2nd. It would have cost us McMillian or Daniels to pick up Hosely, not Hawyard.

Remember we had to trade up to get Hayward so we could have still drafted Hosley without losing McMillian or Daniels but like I said it all worked out, TT knows what he is doing. I'm just a Virginia Tech homer but at least we have Boykins. :tup:

[Joemailman]

Rookie CB Jayron Hosley had another solid game for the Giants. Hes a player that I really wanted TT to take during the draft but some thought he was too small. I guess its all worked out though because Casey Hayward has looked just as good in limited action.

Hayward looks like the heir-apparent too Woodson. Heady player with good ball skills who can play SS in base if they need him to.