Regular Official Week 4 Oher Games Thread

[pbmax]

Tried to get three references in the title but it was becoming a Kafka novel is 25 characters.

I have seen one call I think was bad, but it was arguable and did not get challenged (not sure if you can challenge a call of no completion). But best of all is the pacing. They are hurrying to get play under way again. Beautiful.

Surprised Browns D is holding up this well. There is talent on this team but if they blow up the front office again this offseason its another step back.

Richardson can run and is more than tough enough for the NFL. Jim Brown should be proud.

[pbmax]

Also must watch NFL Special on Cleveland 1995, the year the team left. It will remind me of the misery of the Seattle game times 10.

Bonus: Jim Schwartz was on staff!

[MJZiggy]

I hate Thursday night games. Blew me 16 points in Pick 'em.

[Pugger]

The best thing about last night and officiating is nobody noticed them for the most part. The game ran smoothly and the refs were decisive in their calls. They actually had a clue about what they were doing! We may not always agree with the zebras but after 3 weeks of chaos it was nice to see true professionals out there again.

[mraynrand]

Surprised Browns D is holding up this well. There is talent on this team but if they blow up the front office again this offseason its another step back.

Dick Jauron is a far better D-coor than head coach. Ditto for Brad Childress on the Offensive side. Ironic how many former NFC North Head Coaches there are as coordinators - but we knew most of these guys couldn't cut it as HCs:

"We'll kick the ball, and they're gonna score!"
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[Fritz]

I believe the phrase "sad sack" is now officially part of the Browns' team name.

[Cheesehead Craig]

What happened to the boycotting of other games in protest of the NFL? Got a bunch of scabs posting here.

[mraynrand]

What happened to the boycotting of other games in protest of the NFL? Got a bunch of scabs posting here.

Do we have a fan of "Card Check" present? Cheesehead, don't be to harsh on packerrfans in "right to work states." Scabs don't get beaten up by the union in those states anymore.

Plus, I thought the boycott was conditional upon non-return of the regular not-quite-so-bad officials...

[mraynrand]

I believe the phrase "sad sack" is now officially part of the Browns' team name.


They are a team on the rise. Rookies and second year players are all over that roster. Plus, they don't exactly play in a cupcake division...

[mmmdk]

It's still the preseason to next season.

[ThunderDan]

It's still the preseason to next season.

Unless we win the Super Bowl! :mrgreen:

[mmmdk]

Unless we win the Super Bowl! :mrgreen:

Only the Lombardy Trophy coming home to Green Bay would make this a season! No pressure, just reality.

[Guiness]

Nothing regular about Thursday night games, AFAIC.

[denverYooper]

I didn't watch any of the game and only listened to a couple of 10 minute patches on the radio while driving my family around last night, but it didn't seem to me that the Ravens were all that impressive. Yet what I'm hearing about this morning is this new vertical passing game that the Ravens have. I would have thought they completely dominated that game and Flacco was the next Aaron Rodgers just from hearing the commentariat this morning. But Baltimore's offense scored 16 pts. So... I dunno...

[mraynrand]

Browns have a pretty decent defense, even with Joe Haden out for 4 games for popping ADHD pills.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Do we have a fan of "Card Check" present? Cheesehead, don't be to harsh on packerrfans in "right to work states." Scabs don't get beaten up by the union in those states anymore.

Plus, I thought the boycott was conditional upon non-return of the regular not-quite-so-bad officials...

Death to the infidels!

[AtlPackFan]

Death to the infidels!

Or in the words of Achmed, the dead terrorist: "SILENCE!!! I KILL YOU!!!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uwOL4rB-go

[pbmax]

I held out no hope of a reversal of the result. So I am more than happy to accept the non-fatal flaws of Houculi and Steratore in return for watching the games again.

[Pugger]

What happened to the boycotting of other games in protest of the NFL? Got a bunch of scabs posting here.

Not all of us declared that we were gonna boycott the games. Most said they would boycott only if the regular refs didn't return.

[denverYooper]

Not all of us declared that we were gonna boycott the games. Most said they would boycott only if the regular refs didn't return.

I'm still boycotting Bud Light.

[George Cumby]

I'm still boycotting Bud Light.

That's not a hard thing to do, is it?

[Pugger]

I'm still boycotting Bud Light.

That wouldn't be too hard for me. Budweiser products give me a headache for some reason. I'll stick with Miller Lite.

[denverYooper]

That's not a hard thing to do, is it?

Nah. Been doing it for years.

[Joemailman]

That wouldn't be too hard for me. Budweiser products give me a headache for some reason. I'll stick with Miller Lite.

Buds have rice in it. Rice beers are known to give some people headaches.

[Pugger]

Buds have rice in it. Rice beers are known to give some people headaches.

I thought maybe it was because of St. Louis and how much I hate the Cardinals... :lol:

[George Cumby]

Looking at the other games, we are pulling for:

JETS (vs. SF)
RAMS (vs. SEA)
VIKES (vs. DET)
CAR (vs. ATL)
MIA (vs. ARI)
DAL (vs. CHI)

Weird rooting for a bunch of these teams, especially this early in the season......

[mraynrand]

I'm still boycotting Bud Light.


I'm boycotting tepid urine.

[pbmax]

Speaking of who we are rooting for, where is Cali Cheeze and the Playoff rankings?

[pbmax]

No matter the signings or preseason hype, the Bills are still barely average. They are like the Jets with better PR.

[Brandon494]

Bills have talent they just need a new HC.

[Rutnstrut]

Vikes offense doesn't look to shabby.

[Pugger]

Do we really want the queens to win another game here?

[pbmax]

Do we really want the queens to win another game here?

Versus the Lions, sure.

[George Cumby]

Do we really want the queens to win another game here?

IMO the Pack sweeps the Queens and splits with the Loins this season.

[packer4life]

WOW LIONS! 4 Punt/Kick returnd TDs allowed last two games. Fire Slocum?

[packer4life]

No matter the signings or preseason hype, the Bills are still barely average. They are like the Jets with better PR.

Diagree. They are streaky and have a much formidable offense.

[Joemailman]

Why are the Lions fans chanting Kuuuuuuuuhn?

[George Cumby]

Why are the Lions fans chanting Kuuuuuuuuhn?

lol!

[George Cumby]

Speaking of who we are rooting for, where is Cali Cheeze and the Playoff rankings?

Those were really good, weren't they?

[denverYooper]

Dashon Goldson is pretty good. Looks like a poor man's Jerron McMillan out there :).

[George Cumby]

Niners taking the wood to the Jets.

Ryan's last season in NY, methinks.

[packer4life]

nice.
Dashon Goldson is pretty good. Looks like a poor man's Jerron McMillan out there :).

[Joemailman]

Seattle losing as Wilson's INT's count this week.

[packer4life]

Ladies and gentleman your 3-1 Minnesota Vikings :/

[denverYooper]

Seattle losing as Wilson's INT's count this week.

:lol:

[George Cumby]

Rams holding on.....

[George Cumby]

Rams, Vikes do us a favor.

[Guiness]

Holy crap, did anyone see that circus catch Roddy White just made? Atlanta on their 1yd, down by 1 point with a minute on the clock and Ryan throws a ball 60 yards in the air that White catches!

Of course, a db did have a hand on it on the way down, so maybe they should look at it? (yes, that's some lingering bitterness there)

[Guiness]

Carolina can't buy a break...

Atlanta starts a drive from their 1yd line with :59 seconds on the clock and turns it into a FG for the win.

[mmmdk]

SeaLiars lost again. Not mistaken for justice in my book.

[Brandon494]

Holy crap, did anyone see that circus catch Roddy White just made? Atlanta on their 1yd, down by 1 point with a minute on the clock and Ryan throws a ball 60 yards in the air that White catches!

Of course, a db did have a hand on it on the way down, so maybe they should look at it? (yes, that's some lingering bitterness there)

TOP 5 WR in the league.

[mmmdk]

Refs fucking Cards with bogus PI against da Fish.

[mraynrand]

offensive PI against Giants versus Philly correctly called; looked identical to the phantom Shields' 'PI' in Seattle game. Call cost Giants the game.

[mraynrand]

TOP 5 WR in the league.


Having whatshisface on the other side has helped. Jenkins was a total anchor in that offense.

[pbmax]

Any praise of Jenkins must include an explanation of the Cardinals playoff game.

[mraynrand]

Any praise of Jenkins must include an explanation of the Cardinals playoff game.


I apologize if you thought I meant 'anchor' as praise. I meant 'anchor' as in dragging the offense to the bottom of the ocean.

[pbmax]

I apologize if you thought I meant 'anchor' as praise. I meant 'anchor' as in dragging the offense to the bottom of the ocean.

My mistake.

[Pugger]

Seattle losing as Wilson's INT's count this week.

That was the best thing about this entire weekend besides the Pack winning.

[mmmdk]

Bears at Cowboys...damn, who do you want to win?

On another note: Seahawks released T/G Allen Barbre.
I know, who cares!

[pittstang5]

Gruden just compared Jay Cutler to Josey Wales and Tony Romo to John Wayne. WTF! Shut up Gruden, you're a MORON!

[Joemailman]

5 INT's by Romo tonight. Some his fault I guess, but his receivers are running some terrible, lazy routes.

[mraynrand]

I'm glad we don't play the Dolphins. That is a crazy, relentless defense. Arizona had no business wining that game, but the TOs kill every time.

[Jimx29]

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[wootah]

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Jay bein' Jay...

[George Cumby]

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Jay bein' Jay...

What a coachable professional.

lol. Tice is just dumbfounded.

[Pugger]

As long as that moron Jerrah is running the show in big D the girls are gonna suck. Keep up the good work, Mr. Jones!! :lol:

You should hear the goofs on TV this morning declaring the bares the best team in the NFCN. They seem to forget we put a big time beat down on those Midgets from the Midway a couple of weeks ago. Our D made Cultet look like Romo did last night.

[Pugger]

What a coachable professional.

lol. Tice is just dumbfounded.

Folks are calling out Jay for being a douche in this situation and bare fans are defending their dour QB like crazy. It is quite apparent Cutlet has no respect for his OC. With any luck this lockerroom will implode by the middle of the season.

[mraynrand]

Barney Tice: Duh, talk to me Jay! Let's sing a public domain song with banal lyrics that I thought up in 5 seconds! (To the tune of 'When you are happy and you know it, clap your hands)

"When you're in a two minute offense, spike the ball,
When you're in a two minute offense, spike the ball.
When you're in a two minute offense
and the seconds are ticking off it,
When you're in a two minute offense, spike the ball!"
Woo, hoo hoo! Very good singing Jay! Yay!!

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Jay: Get the F*** away from me you pear-shaped piece of Viking Sh**

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[Cheesehead Craig]

Tice is just dumb.

Fixed that for you.