Week 2 Other Games 2015

[pbmax]

ZOMBO!!

No!

[Guiness]

ZOMBO!!

No!

Just checked the defensive box score, he's not on it so I assume those are 8-( not a 8 -) exclamation points.

[Upnorth]

Well that was quite the ending to the game...

[pbmax]

Just checked the defensive box score, he's not on it so I assume those are 8-( not a 8 -) exclamation points.

It was just an excited Zombo sighting at the first line (ST). But then an unfortunate Zombo penalty followed immediately.

The hysterical thing about hiring Kubiak is that Peyton in his current form cannot run Kubes way too basic pass offense. His only chance is to run the Peyton offense, though he cannot throw deep to the sideline anymore. After they switched to it and played more shotgun (and 3 WR) Manning looked much better.

[Upnorth]

I've always viewed Kubiaks o as slow developing which is the exact opposite of mannings best strength right now

[pbmax]

I've always viewed Kubiaks o as slow developing which is the exact opposite of mannings best strength right now

I think its evidence Elway doesn't understand his job any better than we do.

On the surface, run oriented Kubiak who can solidify an O and O line with a great running attack makes sense for aging Manning. Any of us could make that argument.

But Elway ignores Kubes mediocre results and gives him mediocre RBs and O line. Its also obvious the fall back position is Manning's offense, which fell apart at the end of last year after he got hurt versus SD.

[Upnorth]

He has had some home runs on the defensive side of the ball. Could Elways playing style interfere with finding the right ol for mannings playing style?

[pbmax]

He has had some home runs on the defensive side of the ball. Could Elways playing style interfere with finding the right ol for mannings playing style?

They definitely do have defense to spare it looks like. Though the Bronco D has looked unbeatable before only to prove to be a paper tiger under the last regime. Get a better idea by midseason.

But I do agree that is what Elway wanted to do. Take some pressure off Manning, put it on run game and D. He just doesn't have the horses to do it on O. And Kubiak without a dominant run game has not had a history of manufacturing offense from leftovers.

[ThunderDan]

Boy, you get rid of the last 2 minutes of each half KC wins 24-3.

[Teamcheez1]

After watching this game, neither KC or Den scare me this season.

Alex Smith is terrible.
I still see Peyton continuing a slow decline as the season moves on.

[Guiness]

So the runaway pre-season paper champs in the AFC were the Bronco, how does that change after the first 2 weeks? How much can they do with a $16M (I think?) game manager QB? Kubiak and Elway need to reconsider the approach on O if they're going to get anywhere.

After the Patriots, who is there? Ravens were highly touted (anyone see the SI forecast issue?) but they looked bad, and the Colts certainly didn't play well. Too early to panic about either of them but after the opening week-end, the second seed in the AFC would be who? The Bengals???

[Upnorth]

How much can they do with a $16M (I think?) game manager QB?

I think that may over state Mannings decline. Unless his ability to read defenses and react to them is tied to arm strength.

[Guiness]

I think that may over state Mannings decline. Unless his ability to read defenses and react to them is tied to arm strength.

No, but as was noted elsewhere, he's working with a new HC and OC who are installing a new offense. There was mention that they had taken away, or at least lessened his ability to call his own plays. That is one of Peyton's big strengths. Last night it seemed like in the last 5 minutes of each half the offense reverted back to what the Broncos were doing last year, away from a Kubiak style O, and that's when they were successful.

Oh well, the most interesting thing to me about this team is Wade Phillips, and what he's doing with Ware, Von Miller and Shane Ray.

[hoosier]

So the runaway pre-season paper champs in the AFC were the Bronco, how does that change after the first 2 weeks? How much can they do with a $16M (I think?) game manager QB? Kubiak and Elway need to reconsider the approach on O if they're going to get anywhere.

After the Patriots, who is there? Ravens were highly touted (anyone see the SI forecast issue?) but they looked bad, and the Colts certainly didn't play well. Too early to panic about either of them but after the opening week-end, the second seed in the AFC would be who? The Bengals???

Dolphins could be a threat if Tannehill continues to progress. They probably have the best defensive line in football and with that they can potentially neutralize the Bradys, Lucks and Rodgerses of the world.

[Upnorth]

Guiness I agree with that assessment 100%, the way I read your previous post gave me the understanding that you think Manning is only a manager at this point

[Pugger]

No, but as was noted elsewhere, he's working with a new HC and OC who are installing a new offense. There was mention that they had taken away, or at least lessened his ability to call his own plays. That is one of Peyton's big strengths. Last night it seemed like in the last 5 minutes of each half the offense reverted back to what the Broncos were doing last year, away from a Kubiak style O, and that's when they were successful.

Oh well, the most interesting thing to me about this team is Wade Phillips, and what he's doing with Ware, Von Miller and Shane Ray.

The donkeys' defense is legit.

[pbmax]

Manziel with a 60 yard TD pass. Probably a decent half away from re-igniting Johnny Football mania.

[pbmax]

I think this is an illusion by way of the curves in the S, but still great fun.

Patrick Finley ‏@patrickfinley 1h1 hour ago
The S is askew


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPW7dWzUsAALAHY.jpg:large


Mark Lazerus ‏@MarkLazerus 1h1 hour ago
@patrickfinley Great googily moogily.

DolphinsVoice of 255 ‏@voice255 16m16 minutes ago
@patrickfinley @OliCool13 So is the special teams

Dr. Pablo Pistola ‏@drpablopistola 54m54 minutes ago
@patrickfinley The "S" was knocked off kilter by an errant Jay Cutler pass

Phoenix Jet ‏@Phoenix_Jet 55m55 minutes ago Phoenix, AZ
@patrickfinley @MarkLazerus "S" is for sinking ship

[pbmax]

Manuel with 2 more big passes on next drive. Browns up 14-0. Gonna need some more jerseys.

[Guiness]

Vikings-Lions is a good game. Peterson is running well. Lions D just bit hard on a reverse - Bridgewater handed off to Peterson, who tossed it to Jarius Wright on a reverse - he got the corner and followed Bridgewater 26 yards down the field, nice!

[Joemailman]

Looks like the Vikings came to play today.

Lions: Miss Suh yet?

[Striker]

Seems like Cutler's running a lot more than normal.

[pbmax]

Please tell me why the Bears are suddenly so interested in giving Forte a break? #WhoTheHeckIsLangford?

[Striker]

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler left Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals with an apparent injury.

Jimmy Clausen is in at quarterback for the Bears.

Around The NFL will have more on this shortly.

[pbmax]

Brave Jay Cutler is not necessary available Jay Cutler.

He tried to stop a pick-6 with a full and bold attempt at a tackle. It failed and he got hurt.

[digitaldean]

Brave Jay Cutler is not necessary available Jay Cutler.

He tried to stop a pick-6 with a full and bold attempt at a tackle. It failed and he got hurt.

Another Bears game and another Cutler INT....

[digitaldean]

Man I can't stand that stupid Vikings horn!! Lions offense turning ball over...

[pittstang5]

Score ticker at bottom of screen said Cutler out with a Hamstring. I saw the play and assumed it was his shoulder, like everyone was saying.

[digitaldean]

Vikings better be thankful they're playing the Lions D. Petersen has 3 fumbles so far today. No Suh, No Levy due to injury, could be a long year for the Kitties.

[red]

Man I can't stand that stupid Vikings horn!! Lions offense turning ball over...

its amazing how much quieter their temporary home is when they can't pump in the fake crowd noise

[Rastak]

its amazing how much quieter their temporary home is when they can't pump in the fake crowd noise

I myself kind of like the Viking horn to commence raping and pillaging rather than dum dum da dum dum dummies myself.....:-)

[Rastak]

Vikings looked really flat last week but really hammered the Lions today, a bit more than the score.

[Rastak]

its amazing how much quieter their temporary home is when they can't pump in the fake crowd noise

In the 90's it was nuts how much the pumped in but after that they quit. I saw a Vikings Bucs game back then and I seriously thought my teeth would vibrate right of of my head the sound was so loud.

[pbmax]

Well Vikings off the schneid but how good are any of these? Steelers look incompetent versus NE but throttle the 49ers. 49ers throttled the Vikes, but Vikes roasted the Lions.

My take is they are all no so secretly terrible. :lol:

[Rastak]

Well Vikings off the schneid but how good are any of these? Steelers look incompetent versus NE but throttle the 49ers. 49ers throttled the Vikes, but Vikes roasted the Lions.

My take is they are all no so secretly terrible. :lol:


Could be, good points you raised. You missed mentioning the Bucs beating the Saints after Winston looked so bad last week and then the Browns and Johnnie Football beating the Titans when ole Marcus looked like the next big thing last week.

[pbmax]

Could be, good points you raised. You missed mentioning the Bucs beating the Saints after Winston looked so bad last week and then the Browns and Johnnie Football beating the Titans when ole Marcus looked like the next big thing last week.

Someone today said that whatever anyone was thinking was happening to the Broncos was definitely happening to the Saints.

[pbmax]

Jake Stoneburner catches a 5 yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Andrew Franks kick is good).

I admit, that hurts to read.

[Teamcheez1]

Jake Stoneburner catches a 5 yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Andrew Franks kick is good).

I admit, that hurts to read.

Why does that hurt? He came into the league in 2013, and this is his first career catch. Looks like we let another one get away....

[pbmax]

Would be very happy to have a TD catching TE.

Willing to spend $1,000. Would consider trade.

[pbmax]

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 6m6 minutes ago
Aaron Williams has movement in all extremities http://wp.me/p14QSB-9Ri6

Neck injury in Buffalo.

[red]

now being sold in chicago

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPS2DenWcAAY56Q.jpg

[pbmax]

Chip Kelly's GM tenure going well.

Darren DeGaetano ‏@DarrenDegaetano
I'm told Kiko Alonso's season is done.

[red]

romo's down

and there goes my fantasy season

[King Friday]

Chip Kelly's genius is apparently experiencing a rapid evacuation. That offense looks horrible with Sam Bradford at QB.

[pbmax]

Chip Kelly's genius is apparently experiencing a rapid evacuation. That offense looks horrible with Sam Bradford at QB.

Twitter coaches think he has not solved the O line problems by getting rid of Evan Mathis. They said his entire run game is just two plays. Worse than predictable. Bradford not getting any help from run game.

[pbmax]

Ben Volin ‏@BenVolin 1m1 minute ago
#Bills PR just announced that S Aaron Williams went through a series of tests and was released from the hospital. Phew

[pbmax]

Giants are 0-2 and the Ravens are getting beaten early in the season. Nothing changes there.

[red]

Chip Kelly's genius is apparently experiencing a rapid evacuation. That offense looks horrible with Sam Bradford at QB.

i'm not shocked. bradford is not a great QB and has a horrible line in front of him

i don't get who in their right mind would think bradford would be an upgrade over what foles did in that system last year

[Guiness]

Demarco Murray looking like many of us thought he would, or even worse. 8 carries for -15 yards vs the Cowboys today, and I wouldn't be surprised if that's his final line.

Those 400 carries from last year left his tank empty.

[red]

Demarco Murray looking like many of us thought he would, or even worse. 8 carries for -15 yards vs the Cowboys today, and I wouldn't be surprised if that's his final line.

Those 400 carries from last year left his tank empty.

he's getting hit as soon as he gets the ball. that o-line is complete shit

and bradford throws a pick in the endzone

[red]

broken collar bone for romo

[pbmax]

Matt Miller ‏@nfldraftscout
Reports that Kiko Alonso is out for the year are premature. He's not even had an MRI yet.

[pbmax]

broken collar bone for romo

John Clayton ‏@ClaytonESPN
Unbelievable. Tony Romo saying it's broken to Erin Andrews. There goes the Cowboys season.

[Guiness]

Well that was new. Bailey, the Cowboy's kickers grabs hold of Murray's arm as he trying to get back on the field after being run out of bounds - Bailey draws a 15 yard unsportsmanlike!

[Joemailman]

So, all the Cowboys have lost from last year's offense is Tony Romo, Dez Bryant, and Demarco Murray. Next man up!

Packers game with the Cowboys in December is looking somewhat easier.

[red]

So, all the Cowboys have lost from last year's offense is Tony Romo, Dez Bryant, and Demarco Murray. Next man up!

Packers game with the Cowboys in December is looking somewhat easier.

who else are we gonna lose by then?

is it just me, or are a ton of high caliber players going down this year

[red]

eagles just suck

yeah, chip kelly is a genius :roll:

[pbmax]

Worth the click to watch this Vine. Troy trashing the Fox late game, Joe welcomes new viewers. :lol:


https://mtc.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/1C33245E6B1257520453598248960_3452f63a340.1.5.7917 222223999843175.mp4?versionId=rCHLqCpWQ.K3QaUG50Ja N21CS0MOAC.a

[King Friday]

Well, so far, no one in the NFL has been all that impressive over a 2 game span.

[red]

Well, so far, no one in the NFL has been all that impressive over a 2 game span.

yeah, very odd start to the season

its like the the whole nfl took "dumb" classes in the offseason

[Guiness]

Reports are Romo's out for 8 weeks.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Seems like a lot of flags being thrown this year. 1st play on MNF, two flags thrown.

[Maxie the Taxi]

2nd play a flag thrown.

[pbmax]

ex-Packer on ex-Packer

Giacomini versus Walden

[Guiness]

Quentin Coples gets a roughing the passer penalty for pulling Luck down by his jersey *smh*

He made some contact with his hand/arm to the head and neck area as part of the initial tackle, but wow, that was weak. He has to be muttering about that call.

[Pugger]

Dear god, the colts look like shit. Isn't this the team all the talking heads were drooling over this summer?

[Patler]

Dear god, the colts look like shit. Isn't this the team all the talking heads were drooling over this summer?

...and Andrew Luck was the next coming of God (or was it the next coming of Aaron Rodger? :-))

[Fritz]

So when he said God must've been a Packer fan, he was referring to himself?

How arrogant.

Speaking of one's self in the third person.

Fritz hates that.