NFL Opening night thread

[Charles Woodson]

So excited for the season ahead

[Rastak]

So excited for the season ahead


Good thinking!


Man, Culpepper's lost a ton of weight......

[Rastak]

That Phins offense is a machine....

[Charles Woodson]

yea but im really hoping brown doesnt do amazin, at least this week i play alot of fantasy teams with him, but i have alot of teams with daunte so we will see...

[retailguy]

not much action here. I'm watching, not much offense yet.

[Charles Woodson]

peppers throwing is really good tonite

[Rastak]

peppers throwing is really good tonite

Which game are you watching? 3rd and 7, he throws the 4 yd pass. 3rd and 5 he throws the 4 yard pass and he just missed a wide open player on 3rd......3 drives, 0 points.

[retailguy]

batch looked like a legitimate nfl qb there.

[retailguy]

peppers throwing is really good tonite

Which game are you watching? 3rd and 7, he throws the 4 yd pass. 3rd and 5 he throws the 4 yard pass and he just missed a wide open player on 3rd......3 drives, 0 points.

he's got his fantasy goggles on.... lmao.

[Charles Woodson]

peppers throwing is really good tonite

Which game are you watching? 3rd and 7, he throws the 4 yd pass. 3rd and 5 he throws the 4 yard pass and he just missed a wide open player on 3rd......3 drives, 0 points.

Yea but then again i havent been real found of the guy, and i havent expected alot....

[Rastak]

batch looked like a legitimate nfl qb there.


Steelers are hurting with Batch in there...they are running the ball alot though which makes sense.

Nice grab by Santurdio.....

[retailguy]

good grab by holmes...

[retailguy]

no alternative but to run...

[Charles Woodson]

As of now peppers is 4-6, 37 yds, and a 6.2 avg. so i guess nothing specacular but whatever

[Charles Woodson]

nice run by batch

[Rastak]

As of now peppers is 4-6, 37 yds, and a 6.2 avg. so i guess nothing specacular but whatever

Yea, yards mean nothing without points and 37 in three series isn't real special....

[Rastak]

Going for it on the 39? Hmmmm.....

[Charles Woodson]

As of now peppers is 4-6, 37 yds, and a 6.2 avg. so i guess nothing specacular but whatever

Yea, yards mean nothing without points and 37 in three series isn't real special....
agreed, but at least brown isnt doin real great, 4attemps, for 2 yards

[Charles Woodson]

gutsy call goin for it, and nice run by parker

[Rastak]

Gutsy call....

[retailguy]

guess parker is serious about being an every down back. he was hustling...

[Charles Woodson]

guess parker is serious about being an every down back. he was hustling...

Hasnt been amazing so far, but that was a nice run on 4th down

[Rastak]

guess parker is serious about being an every down back. he was hustling...

Hasnt been amazing so far, but that was a nice run on 4th down

Had an earlier run where he made a few yards out of nothing also......

[gbgary]

nevermind

[Charles Woodson]

So excited for the season ahead

why? i hate to be negative but as a Packers fan i'm afraid it's going to be a chinese-water-torture of a season. another turn-over plagued comedy of errors is not on my list of favorite things to experience. watching brett giving it up with no reward on the horizon is tiring to think about. i really can't sit and watch and other team for more than five minutes, i'm not into fantasy football unless rooting for the Pack to win the superbowl this season counts. i like M3's attitude and style. other than passing records for brett and seeing what impact jennings, hawk, and hodge can generate i don't see much to get excited about. i think next season will be something to look forward too though. now...if go out there and win the first four games of the season, well... :mrgreen:


Ok look yes it might look dissapointing for the pack, but that doesnt mean u can enjoy football... i mean....Nice touchdown

[Rastak]

Wow, Parker with 10 carries already...nice friggen pass and catch!!!!

[gbgary]

So excited for the season ahead

why? i hate to be negative but as a Packers fan i'm afraid it's going to be a chinese-water-torture of a season. another turn-over plagued comedy of errors is not on my list of favorite things to experience. watching brett giving it up with no reward on the horizon is tiring to think about. i really can't sit and watch and other team for more than five minutes, i'm not into fantasy football unless rooting for the Pack to win the superbowl this season counts. i like M3's attitude and style. other than passing records for brett and seeing what impact jennings, hawk, and hodge can generate i don't see much to get excited about. i think next season will be something to look forward too though. now...if go out there and win the first four games of the season, well... :mrgreen:


Ok look yes it might look dissapointing for the pack, but that doesnt mean u can enjoy football... i mean....Nice touchdown

dang you're fast.

[Charles Woodson]

haha yup, but have to admit, thats a pretty nice way to start your carrer, for ur first catch to be a td

[Rastak]

Now that was a nice play by Pepp......

[Rastak]

Man the Dolphins running game really blows.....

[Charles Woodson]

Man the Dolphins running game really blows.....

If this keeps up, theres gana be a lot of PISSED fantasy owners

[retailguy]

didnt look good..........

[Rastak]

That was a catch I think.....

[retailguy]

Rastak - you play tennis? :wink:

[Charles Woodson]

Doesnt look great for booker

[Rastak]

Rastak - you play tennis? :wink:

Why yes retail, I played 3 sets tonight (actually I really did)....

Let's talk tennis! errrrr, maybe not, the women folk might see this thread and there will be hell to pay!

[Charles Woodson]

Rastak - you play tennis? :wink:

Why yes retail, I played 3 sets tonight (actually I really did)....

Let's talk tennis! errrrr, maybe not, the women folk might see this thread and there will be hell to pay!

lol

[Rastak]

Doesnt look great for booker

Probably got the wind knocked out of him......bad pass by Batch....

[Charles Woodson]

plenty of room, but still, nice return by welker

[retailguy]

Rastak - you play tennis? :wink:

Why yes retail, I played 3 sets tonight (actually I really did)....

Let's talk tennis! errrrr, maybe not, the women folk might see this thread and there will be hell to pay!


just had to rib you a little bit. Actually, I know NOTHING about tennis...

[Charles Woodson]

ugh that coulda been a touchdown

[retailguy]

great breakup by Taylor

[Charles Woodson]

the O-line has been really good to peppers so far

[Rastak]

great breakup by Taylor


He kinda floated it....nice work in the pocket but holding blows that....

[Rastak]

He sure sucks on 3rd down......

[Charles Woodson]

He sure sucks on 3rd down......

well that would explain why they keep goin 3 and out :wink:

[Rastak]

Steelers need to grind out a long drive and some points...even 3......

[Rastak]

He sure sucks on 3rd down......

well that would explain why they keep goin 3 and out :wink:

Hey, it is what it is.....3rd down seems to equal poorly thrown pass....

[retailguy]

great rush by dolphins...

batch got the pass off, but not by much.

[Partial]

how is McMichael doing?

[Rastak]

WOW, that was pass interference for sure......

[Partial]

Ahhh, the underestimated importance of special teams!

[Rastak]

how is McMichael doing?


1 catch 10 yards...

[retailguy]

how is McMichael doing?


one catch, 7 or 8 yards, maybe

[BallHawk]

WOW, that was pass interference for sure......

Hit is hands down, about a second before the play. It's all good, though. I'm starting Miami on my FF squad. :mrgreen:

[Partial]

how is McMichael doing?


1 catch 10 yards...

Alrighty, TE TD time!!!

[BallHawk]

Touchdown Ronnie!

[BallHawk]

I got Heath Miller starting tonight, too. He's doing allright.

Chambers is staying real quit tonight. Ike Taylor is doing a great job of covering Chambers.

[BallHawk]

Wow, seeing the Announcing crew tonight is so much better makes me realize how bad ESPN's is. There's is just horrible. Like him or not, Al Michaels is a great announcer.

[Partial]

Parker looks good.

[retailguy]

great run by parker

[Rastak]

Got to hand it to the Steelers, they are sticking with the run and it's paying off......

[Rastak]

That OL wears you down.....

[Rastak]

Good makup call.....

[retailguy]

Got to hand it to the Steelers, they are sticking with the run and it's paying off......


i didn't think parker could be an everydown back.... the way he's running he'll prove me wrong.

[Brando19]

TOUCHDOWN

[Rastak]

Got to hand it to the Steelers, they are sticking with the run and it's paying off......


i didn't think parker could be an everydown back.... the way he's running he'll prove me wrong.

He's good.....

[Rastak]

Nice touch on that pass......

[Charles Woodson]

sry had to take a shower break, man welkers having a good night

[Rastak]

sry had to take a shower break, man welkers having a good night

Yea, and Culpepper's has looked good the last few plays....

[retailguy]

culpepper is getting more and more comfortable and looking better and better.


this is looking like a really good pickup for Miami. I was initially unsure, but damn he looks good tonight.

[Rastak]

culpepper is getting more and more comfortable and looking better and better.


this is looking like a really good pickup for Miami. I was initially unsure, but damn he looks good tonight.


Well, he didn't deliver again......he looks like a world beater for a while the doesn't make the play when needed. Man, it's like watching a Vikings game.....he teases you then kicks you in the teeth.....he is a cool guy though....

[Charles Woodson]

just curious did ward catch the other td?

[Rastak]

just curious did ward catch the other td?


yup.....

[BallHawk]

So who's gonna go out and prematurely pick up Welker tonight?

[Charles Woodson]

So who's gonna go out and prematurely pick up Welker tonight?

already got him in one league :oops:

[Rastak]

So who's gonna go out and prematurely pick up Welker tonight?

I'm too fired up for the season starting to worry about that crap....that's why I'm not the best player, I watch the games because I like football, not to see some player score for my fantasy team......

[Rastak]

double post

[Partial]

So who's gonna go out and prematurely pick up Welker tonight?

I'm too fired up for the season starting to worry about that crap....that's why I'm not the best player, I watch the games because I like football, not to see some player score for my fantasy team......

is that even allowed in the packer rat league?

[Rastak]

So who's gonna go out and prematurely pick up Welker tonight?

I'm too fired up for the season starting to worry about that crap....that's why I'm not the best player, I watch the games because I like football, not to see some player score for my fantasy team......

is that even allowed in the packer rat league?

I would certainly think so....isn't this forum filled with football folk instead casual fantasy fans?

[Rastak]

Damn double posts......

[retailguy]

Damn double posts......

server is a mess tonight

[Partial]

Hmm, I tried adding a player, perhaps I have to drop a player to do that?

[retailguy]

Hmm, I tried adding a player, perhaps I have to drop a player to do that?

yes, you can only have 16... no more.

[Rastak]

Steelers need to keep the presure on here......

[retailguy]

agree. they need points on this drive.

Ward looks good, that was a great catch.

[retailguy]

horrible. Batch. that was awful. can he move?

[Rastak]

agree. they need points on this drive.

Ward looks good, that was a great catch.


Helluva catch....Batch kinda f'd that last one up.....

[Rastak]

Shame on Batch, very poor play...at least Culpepper is handling the blitz fairly well.

[Rastak]

Nice play by Pep, but a blown coverage....

[Charles Woodson]

ugh man that could have been bad

[Rastak]

Saben is going to need a crate of rolaids.....

[retailguy]

that was all ronnie brown. no help at all.

[Rastak]

No Superbowl for Pittsburg with Batch as QB, Big Ben better get well soon.....

[Packnut]

I got Brown in my biggest cash league so I'm pretty happy with 2 td's. Now if he can just get 1 more...............

[Rastak]

Batch sure likes taking sacks......

[pbmax]

Thank you Ronnie Brown for starting out the fantasy season on fire and as an added bonus, doing it to the Steelers. I love this game!

[Rastak]

Thank you Ronnie Brown for starting out the fantasy season on fire and as an added bonus, doing it to the Steelers. I love this game!


Ronnie Brown hasn't looked all that great, Parkers having a better game.

[Rastak]

WTF was that?

[BallHawk]

Thataway Miami!

[Rastak]

Thataway Miami!


Did the pulling gaurd or center hit him before the handoff? Not a good play....

[pbmax]

Thank you Ronnie Brown for starting out the fantasy season on fire and as an added bonus, doing it to the Steelers. I love this game!


Ronnie Brown hasn't looked all that great, Parkers having a better game.
2 TDs for the first fantasy game looks OK to me. Parker looking better isn't surprising, since the Dolphins are running the old Minnesota offense.

I think we can label that fumble the ex-Lion factor. Just like ex-Cubs torture their new teams.

[Rastak]

Thank you Ronnie Brown for starting out the fantasy season on fire and as an added bonus, doing it to the Steelers. I love this game!


Ronnie Brown hasn't looked all that great, Parkers having a better game.
2 TDs for the first fantasy game looks OK to me. Parker looking better isn't surprising, since the Dolphins are running the old Minnesota offense.

I think we can label that fumble the ex-Lion factor. Just like ex-Cubs torture their new teams.

True, but we aren't talking about your game, we are talking about this game....LOL....

[pbmax]

Thank you Ronnie Brown for starting out the fantasy season on fire and as an added bonus, doing it to the Steelers. I love this game!


Ronnie Brown hasn't looked all that great, Parkers having a better game.
2 TDs for the first fantasy game looks OK to me. Parker looking better isn't surprising, since the Dolphins are running the old Minnesota offense.

I think we can label that fumble the ex-Lion factor. Just like ex-Cubs torture their new teams.

True, but we aren't talking about your game, we are talking about this game....LOL....I concede the point, but I am still happy.

I am surprised how well the Oline for the fins is pass blocking the stiller blitz.

[pbmax]

Did NBC hire "Malibu" Kelly Hayes for Al?

[Rastak]

Thank you Ronnie Brown for starting out the fantasy season on fire and as an added bonus, doing it to the Steelers. I love this game!


Ronnie Brown hasn't looked all that great, Parkers having a better game.
2 TDs for the first fantasy game looks OK to me. Parker looking better isn't surprising, since the Dolphins are running the old Minnesota offense.

I think we can label that fumble the ex-Lion factor. Just like ex-Cubs torture their new teams.

True, but we aren't talking about your game, we are talking about this game....LOL....I concede the point, but I am still happy.

I am surprised how well the Oline for the fins is pass blocking the stiller blitz.


Yea, for the most part they've done well, and Culpepper made a couple nice throws with guys in his face....

[pbmax]

That naked WR screen is like watching an old Vike-GB game. Deja vu!

[Rastak]

That naked WR screen is like watching an old Vike-GB game. Deja vu!
I concede that point...!

[pbmax]

And like the Vikes, they have the WRs to do it. Booker is big enough and Chambers is elusive enough.

[Rastak]

Don't know if I like the Steelers chances here with batch at QB and many yards to go to tie it......

[Rastak]

Holy friggen shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rastak]

Amazing....a TE.......

[retailguy]

he was out, that was a gift... wow.

[Guiness]

Hey guys - just wandered in here 15 minutes ago or so. I really missed these live game day threads with other knowledgeable football fans. The local watering hole has its attractions, but good analysis is not it!

[Partial]

that is ridiculous. He totally threw the flag.

[Rastak]

he was out, that was a gift... wow.

He could have challenged......

[retailguy]

he was too slow...

[Rastak]

that is ridiculous. He totally threw the flag.


He waited too long...plus, most likely the Steelers push it in 1st and goal from the one.....

[Guiness]

That option play Miami ran to R. Brown a minute ago so reminded me of my university offense. Complete with alert safety (Polamu in this case) 3 yards in the backfield!

[retailguy]

wonder if saban fires himself for that one. :shock:

[Rastak]

6 minutes, four point game......

[Rastak]

Ah yes, just like old times......

[pbmax]

Why wasn't Saban running? He had fifteen yards to cover and 5 seconds to go.

Wow, a typical Steeler game. They take advantage of a break and wait for you to do something stupid.

[RIPackerFan]

Wow - he was just waiting for that - underthrown pass but good catch.

[retailguy]

polamalu has been all over the field tonight. wow.

[pbmax]

Saban and Co. did make some nice adjustments at half.

But turning the D line loose to rush first, defend run 2nd has opened the Steeler running game.

[Guiness]

Way to throw into triple coverage 'pepper. Course, it probably only looked like double coverage to him :lol:

Great read by Polamalu, and a very athletic catch.

[Partial]

Well, classic Daunte

[pbmax]

They need a designated flag thrower, always placed near a ref, with a strong arm and good aim, to plug them right in the noggin.

I'd hire Greg Maddux.

[pbmax]

Now they are stealing my material.

[Rastak]

Well, classic Daunte

Yuppers....man, it's like a flashback...play well, announcers talking him up...game on the line....picked off......

[retailguy]

They need a designated flag thrower, always placed near a ref, with a strong arm and good aim, to plug them right in the noggin.

I'd hire Greg Maddux.


tim couch.

[Partial]

whoo lets go dolphins!!

[Rastak]

They need a designated flag thrower, always placed near a ref, with a strong arm and good aim, to plug them right in the noggin.

I'd hire Greg Maddux.


He was too casual with that challenge....

[Partial]

I think a three man team of PB, Ras and I would have great booth chemistry. I think we could call a mighty fine game!

[retailguy]

They need a designated flag thrower, always placed near a ref, with a strong arm and good aim, to plug them right in the noggin.

I'd hire Greg Maddux.


He was too casual with that challenge....

trying to be dramatic, and it failed. horribly.

[pbmax]

They used to not show married couples in the same bed on TV. Now we see a guy put in a tape to get some real-time nookie. Viagra ad.

Is this an improvement?

[retailguy]

picked off! way to go culpepper. can't take the INT out of him.

[Rastak]

whoo lets go dolphins!!


LOL......I feel bad for the Dolphins fans.....

[HarveyWallbangers]

Daunte looks decent for first game back at Pittsburgh. They are in this game and they can't run. He was a big pickup for them. Bad pass. Actually, there was an opportunity for a big play on the Polamalu pick if he went over the top. I don't Polamalu would have an angle on a deeper ball.

[Rastak]

They used to not show married couples in the same bed on TV. Now we see a guy put in a tape to get some real-time nookie. Viagra ad.

Is this an improvement?

I would have not even bothered with the tape....damn......

[pbmax]

Seeing the adjustments both teams made at half makes me pine for the time we had an NFL caliber coaching staff.

[retailguy]

int #3 coming?

[Rastak]

Daunte looks decent for first game back at Pittsburgh. They are in this game and they can't run. He was a big pickup for them. Bad pass. Actually, there was an opportunity for a big play on the Polamalu pick if he went over the top. I don't Polamalu would have an angle on a deeper ball.

He narrowly missed another pick.....he done some good things but he again melted down....

[retailguy]

wow what a hit!

[pbmax]

They used to not show married couples in the same bed on TV. Now we see a guy put in a tape to get some real-time nookie. Viagra ad.

Is this an improvement?

I would have not even bothered with the tape....damn......
Esp. for baseball :smile:

What are you going to miss in 6 minutes :wink:

[Partial]

I don't think it was triyng to be dramatic, I think he was making up his mind waiting for a stadium replay, RG

[HarveyWallbangers]

Then, he throws a pick.
:D

First game in a year, at Pittsburgh, against one of the best defenses in the league, when you are unable to run the ball. I still think he's going to be a very good pickup for Miami. They are a different team with him. They have all of the pieces in place to be a playoff team.

[Rastak]

They used to not show married couples in the same bed on TV. Now we see a guy put in a tape to get some real-time nookie. Viagra ad.

Is this an improvement?

I would have not even bothered with the tape....damn......
Esp. for baseball :smile:

What are you going to miss in 6 minutes :wink:

I would have missed that AND sportscenter after..... :smile: and baseball tonight,,,,,,and espn news......

[retailguy]

I don't think it was triyng to be dramatic, I think he was making up his mind waiting for a stadium replay, RG


that's why you got guys in the booth. no excuse for that. he actually SAUNTERED. Maybe he "thought" he couldn't go on the field, but hell, he had PLENTY of time. you either trust your assistants, or you don't. Hell, Madden saw it, it was pretty clear.

[Rastak]

Then, he throws a pick.
:D

First game in a year, at Pittsburgh, against one of the best defenses in the league, when you are unable to run the ball. I still think he's going to be a very good pickup for Miami. They are a different team with him. They have all of the pieces in place to be a playoff team.

Harvey, he was down by 4 with 6 to go.......he melted down.

[pbmax]

They used to not show married couples in the same bed on TV. Now we see a guy put in a tape to get some real-time nookie. Viagra ad.

Is this an improvement?

I would have not even bothered with the tape....damn......
Esp. for baseball :smile:

What are you going to miss in 6 minutes :wink:

I would have missed that AND sportscenter after..... :smile: and baseball tonight,,,,,,and espn news......
And then you have to call your doctor!

[retailguy]

Then, he throws a pick.
:D

First game in a year, at Pittsburgh, against one of the best defenses in the league, when you are unable to run the ball. I still think he's going to be a very good pickup for Miami. They are a different team with him. They have all of the pieces in place to be a playoff team.


??? agree, but harv, you have to admit, Rastak is right. Culpepper has a history of coughing it up in crunch time, and interceptions have PLAGUED him in his career.

[retailguy]

that woman is a FREAK

[Rastak]

Then, he throws a pick.
:D

First game in a year, at Pittsburgh, against one of the best defenses in the league, when you are unable to run the ball. I still think he's going to be a very good pickup for Miami. They are a different team with him. They have all of the pieces in place to be a playoff team.


??? agree, but harv, you have to admit, Rastak is right. Culpepper has a history of coughing it up in crunch time, and interceptions have PLAGUED him in his career.


And back to Harvey, he's a good QB and he's not bad, he just seems to blow it when things don't just roll for him.

[pbmax]

Easy to say now, but at the end of the half they had some better plays in the run. They really abandoned it by mid-third quarter.

[pbmax]

I think I just heard the backing track to Billie Jean on the broadcast. That isn't a good sign.

[retailguy]

night all....

[HarveyWallbangers]

He hasn't won many big games, no question. He has won some games. He didn't exactly have great defenses to work with in Minnesota. Last year, he threw a lot of interceptions. I wouldn't say he's been that bad though. He had 64 TDs and just 22 interceptions in 2003-2004. Outside of 2002 and the first half of 2005, he hasn't really thrown that many interceptions. He never had more than 16 interceptions in the other 4 seasons. He fumbles a whole lot though.

[J-Rok]

Haha... 49.6 QB Rating. Nice, Dante.

I guess once a queen, always a queen.

[Rastak]

He hasn't won many big games, no question. He has won some games. He didn't exactly have great defenses to work with in Minnesota. Last year, he threw a lot of interceptions. I wouldn't say he's been that bad though. He had 64 TDs and just 22 interceptions in 2003-2004. Outside of 2002 and the first half of 2005, he hasn't really thrown that many interceptions. He never had more than 16 interceptions in the other 4 seasons. He fumbles a whole lot though.

My last comment before hitting the sack, it was a tough game on the road...I'm sure he'll do some good things this year...he did melt down though....

[Guiness]

Wow - Chris Collingsworth pulled a Dick Clark this offseason...he aged 20 years in 4 months.

[HarveyWallbangers]

And back to Harvey, he's a good QB and he's not bad, he just seems to blow it when things don't just roll for him.

I don't know. Viking fans act like he's a stiff and complete choker. He had some GREAT years in Minnesota, but many of those years he had horrible defenses to work with. He was only really poor in 2002 and the first half of 2005. I'd take a QB with seasons of 33 TDs/16 interceptions; 25 TDs/11 interceptions; 39 TDs/11 interceptions--and that doesn't even take into account his 450 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs/season.

I think he's going to do very well in Miami. That defense will lift a big burden off him. He has a lot of weapons in Brown, Chambers, Booker, and McMichael too.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Sure, he choked tonight, but just like I wouldn't write Brett Favre or Brad Johnson off if they have a bad game this weekend, I won't write him off. It doesn't get much tougher than playing at Pittsburgh on opening night after long layoff.

[BallHawk]

that woman is a FREAK

Was that nacho cheese in here hair? :shock:

[Partial]

Haha... 49.6 QB Rating. Nice, Dante.

I guess once a queen, always a queen.

I thought he played a pretty good game until the end, though. Those last 8 minutes were brutal.

[BallHawk]

I love Heath Miller. 16 points for my fantasy team, tonight. Of course 6 of those points were invalid, but I like to think that Batch would of thrown it to Miller on the next play for a TD, anyway. :mrgreen:

[J-Rok]

The guy I faced didn't play Miller. I laughed and kissed my computer screen after he "scored" that td.

[Guiness]

Miller looked like he needed an oil change by the end of that run.

I liked that little celebration by Joey Porter after the sack - imitated and mocked Culpepper's celebration. It was actually pretty funny!

[BallHawk]

The guy I faced didn't play Miller. I laughed and kissed my computer screen after he "scored" that td.

I almost substitued Marcus Pollard for Miller at the last minute. Man, am I glad I didn't do that! :razz:

[HarveyWallbangers]

Notice Zach Thomas getting burned on that catch. He couldn't catch Heath Miller. Even the good ones get burned, blocked, schooled. That was just a really brutal one for Thomas.

[Guiness]

lol!!!

They just ran an Agassi/Blake tennis commercial right after the game. Primetime at the open, presented by American Express.

[SD GB fan]

he had some miss tackles too.

[GBRulz]

I love Heath Miller. 16 points for my fantasy team, tonight. Of course 6 of those points were invalid, but I like to think that Batch would of thrown it to Miller on the next play for a TD, anyway. :mrgreen:

I think I got 12 pts for my Pittburgh D tonight. That's decent.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Take it to the Fantasy Football section.
:D

[chain_gang]

Good game a lot better than I thought Pitt would be with Batch starting, Heath Miller is going to be a game breaking this year. Wish I would've started him or Mcmichael. Damn that hurts. lol

[Rastak]

Sure, he choked tonight, but just like I wouldn't write Brett Favre or Brad Johnson off if they have a bad game this weekend, I won't write him off. It doesn't get much tougher than playing at Pittsburgh on opening night after long layoff.


He's been doing it for years. When things go bad, it snowballs with him. When things are rolling he looks like a HOF'er. That's just how it is.
He makes a mistake then starts making worse ones....that's just how it is.....100% of the time? No, but way way more often than most everyone else. I've actually seen every single pro game he played in, including the Phins preseason and last nights game. It's just the way he is. He gets your hopes up then crushes them when advesity strikes. I thought he played really well in spots, dumped the ball off well during blitzes....but in the end...well, you saw it.

[mngolf19]

And back to Harvey, he's a good QB and he's not bad, he just seems to blow it when things don't just roll for him.

I don't know. Viking fans act like he's a stiff and complete choker. He had some GREAT years in Minnesota, but many of those years he had horrible defenses to work with. He was only really poor in 2002 and the first half of 2005. I'd take a QB with seasons of 33 TDs/16 interceptions; 25 TDs/11 interceptions; 39 TDs/11 interceptions--and that doesn't even take into account his 450 rushing yards and 6 rushing TDs/season.

I think he's going to do very well in Miami. That defense will lift a big burden off him. He has a lot of weapons in Brown, Chambers, Booker, and McMichael too.

Harv, I suppose you'll tell me I'm wrong too. But Culpepper did exactly what I expected last night. He has good games, but never pulls a team through in the end. You talk about his great years, but he had Carter and Moss and a great OL. What he has now does not compare. Lots of QB's can look good with those types around them. Look how most of the QB's during Green's tenure with MN did. All good. He fumbles alot, will make bad decisions, and now after watching last night you can see how he will protect his knee by just falling down after getting touched. No more fighting through arm tackles.

[mngolf19]

Haha... 49.6 QB Rating. Nice, Dante.

I guess once a queen, always a queen.

I thought he played a pretty good game until the end, though. Those last 8 minutes were brutal.

And this quote makes sense, how J-Rok?

[HarveyWallbangers]

We'll see. Come talk to me at the end of the season. He finally has a defense and supporting cast where maybe he doesn't feel like he has to carry the team. That's worked for him in the past--when he had Randy Moss. Cris Carter? That guy hasn't played for the Vikings since 2001. Daunte had most of his best years after Carter retired. I'm not going to write the guy off after a year layoff playing against the Steelers. They've made a lot of good QBs look bad. I've always been a Pepper pimp. He's made the Packers look foolish over the years. His numbers against Green Bay are absurd, so I'm glad he's out of the division.

[Rastak]

We'll see. Come talk to me at the end of the season. He finally has a defense and supporting cast where maybe he doesn't feel like he has to carry the team. That's worked for him in the past--when he had Randy Moss. Cris Carter? That guy hasn't played for the Vikings since 2001. Daunte had most of his best years after Carter retired. I'm not going to write the guy off after a year layoff playing against the Steelers. They've made a lot of good QBs look bad. I've always been a Pepper pimp. He's made the Packers look foolish over the years. His numbers against Green Bay are absurd, so I'm glad he's out of the division.


Fair enough Harv.....

[BallHawk]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/CulpepperChoke.jpg

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

lol, nice pic

[Rastak]

funny stuff.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxgHWRCASZA