Brian Dawkins sez, You can’t sit there and dwell on the piddly-poo of tears. —— WEEK ELEVEN 2009

hahahaha "THIS CANNOT STAND, THAT OLD DRUNK FLIPPED US OFF, WE MUST FIRE SOMEONE..."

when rogermexico gets here he will wisely point out that it isn't even dick jauron's fault that we suck but i will be drunk by then so

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/17/zack-heddinger-steelers-f_n_360535.html

not to change the subject but what the hell

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jesus fucking christ, chicago

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/17/zack-heddinger-steelers-f_n_360535.html

not to change the subject but what the hell

― everyone kills people (the schef (adam schefter ha ha)), Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:44 PM (5 minutes ago) Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalink

lmfao owned

never take a drink from a bears fan

you can trust me ;-)

^kale juice, just as bad

what the hell is kale juice

omars drink of choice these days

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"I don't think they tried to kill me," Heddinger said. "I think they tried to hurt me, but the killing came pretty close."

christ almighty

when rogermexico gets here he will wisely point out that it isn't even dick jauron's fault that we suck but i will be drunk by then so

― horseshoe, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:44 PM

btw it's totally not jauron's fault and firing him isn't going to improve things any, but falling on your sword is totally one of the things they pay the HC for so go with god Dick Jauron. wkiw Jauron and Edwards tho, so long as edwards doesn't try to play any of that 311.

i'm drunk btw

Good luck Perry Fewell ;_;

I liked his work with Pornos for Pywos.

lol

Miami at Carolina – This is pretty much the same club and is kind of a throwback matchup with clubs that primarily run the ball and try to play defense (remember that)…I’m taking Miami.
Pittsburgh at Kansas City - I could see Pittsburgh maybe getting off slow and keeping KC in the game for a half, but I would be really surprised if the Steelers lost.
Washington at Dallas- Dallas is going to be gripping, but they should beat the Redskins. If the Cowboys blow this one, JR is going to lose it and start talking crazy.
Buffalo at Jacksonville- the Bills will come out firing, but Jack Del Rio seemingly has the ability to get his club out of the ditch enough to keep his job, I’ll take the Jaguars, who do seem to be a bit improved while beating up on lesser opponents.
Seattle at Minnesota- Vikings until proven wrong. Seattle’s D gave up about a half mile in offense last week to the Cards.
San Francisco at Green Bay- This will probably be a pretty decent game but I will take the Pack at home.
Cleveland at Detroit- blood in the water, the small fish get a chance to feed, winner maybe gets to keep his job. The Browns couldn’t move the ball against Ohio State at this point. Detroit doesn’t appear particularly good at anything, but they have put up some yards in a couple of games, so I will take the Lions at home.
Atlanta at New York Giants- Boy have the stock slid on these two clubs, that being said, I think the Giants still have more of a shot of pulling it together and should win this week.
Indianapolis at Baltimore- Ravens fans hate the Colts, like Colts fans hate the Pats. B-more will play up for this game and if things go right, they could be the club to knock off Indy. I’m taking Indy, but the Ravens have a shot, especially if Ed Reed returns one back for a TD.
New Orleans at Tampa Bay- Saints should win, but they seem to play to the competition a bit and keep these lower rung clubs in the game. To believe in the Saints as a Super Bowl club, I’d like to see them go out and shellac one of these clubs dropping 28 in a quarter early and then cruising.
San Diego at Denver- The NFL is a fickle bztch, one day she loves you the next you are a total loser. Denver should be used to it, they have gotten off to strong starts 2 of the last 3 years to only completely collapse into a mess. I think the glimmer of SD regaining the run game is something to note. SD is the only club that can beat the Colts and yet not win squadoush in the playoffs. There is something in that and I’m sure Pats and Steelers fans hope they are around for that one.
Cincinnati at Oakland- Bengals should handle this one, but they need to get it done without piling up any injuries.
Arizona at St. Louis- AZ seems to actually be getting it together, so I will pick them to win and watch Warner have a complete meltdown in the town where he made his name.
New York Jets at New England- I can’t see NE losing to the Jets after a week like last one.
Philadelphia at Chicago- I want to take the Bears, but they are a sucker bet at this point. Who knows on the Eagles, I thought coming into the year they could be a Super Bowl club. They have zero running game, cannot move the ball a yard to save their soul but they do have talent. Eagles should win.
Tennessee at Houston- No good reason, but I am going both birds blazing and taking the Titans in an upset.

Last week another mediocre 8-7, but I would have been better if I went with some of my hunches. Oh well that and $200 bucks will get only one of your legs broken by a guy named Vinny.

For the season: 96-48

Miami at Carolina – no ronnie brown means panthers imo
Pittsburgh at Kansas City - stillers
Washington at Dallas - boys
Buffalo at Jacksonville - jags
Seattle at Minnesota - vikes
San Francisco at Green Bay - pack
Cleveland at Detroit - lions
Atlanta at New York Giants - giants
Indianapolis at Baltimore - colts
New Orleans at Tampa Bay - saints
San Diego at Denver - bolts
Cincinnati at Oakland - cinci
Arizona at St. Louis - cards
New York Jets at New England - 86-0
Philadelphia at Chicago - i want to take bears in an upset but i'll feel dumb when they lose, so eagles.
Tennessee at Houston - titans roar back

10-5 last week, 96-48 overall

Cleveland at Detroit

>:[

lol is that game even real

http://twitter.com/ddockett/status/5782473342

Although projected a late first-round selection, Dockett was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 3rd round, because his previous arrests and run-ins with coaching staffs scared off a lot of teams.[3] His nickname, according to teammate Bryan Robinson, is "fart box".[4]

Cleveland vs Detroit

I will get to see, scientifically, who CBS considers their worst announcing crew

lol brownie i always think that about the poor schmucks who call the Bills game on Sunday.

u still keeping the party going today hs? bills bender?

i really bought a bottle of champagne yesterday :D

lol @ dockett's photo

I hope you guys are sending pitches:

@SI_PeterKing Final call: In honor of my 200,000th follower, Tweet me your best idea to write 500-word chunk in MMQB by 9 pm EST today. Be imaginative.

Shanahan to Bills?

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11/18/report-bills-contact-mike-shanahan/

you're like the good news angel

whoa

he's one of my favorite coaches of all-time for his constant al davis pwnage and his ability to give belicheck nightmares. also: ruddiest coach in nfl history.

i don't even like him but i didn't like t.o. either and i bet he could get our offense to get some goddamn first downs

watch marshawn turn into a 5.4 yd per carry back (for one season at least, then shanahan will bring in some scrap-heap pickup who will rush for 4.9 per the following season)

yeah i mean, i have never liked him either but that's more on a personal gives-me-weird-vibes way, as a head coach he is fucking great

so fingerz crossed for buffalo

i am kind of in shock tbh

how many bottles of champagne can a girl buy

the thing about shanahan, he has great incentive to not take any jobs right now - as long as he's funemployed, the broncos will be paying him to do nothing. i'm unclear on the details though, like if that extends to next season or what - i remember the broncos extended him for three years back in 07, so presumably there's one more year left on his contract? idk exactly

btw, awesome football writing alert: greg cosell is doing weekly film room breakdowns here http://www.fantasyguru.com/StaffBlog/category/filmroom/

he is one of the best analysts out there rn, here is a taste of his most recent shit

PATRIOTS OFFENSE V. COLTS DEFENSE

* In the Colts nickel package, Powers played inside with Jennings on the outside
* Patriots had success running the ball out of shotgun with Faulk against the Colts nickel package – Bracket and Sessions were the LBs in the nickel
* Moss at his best as a vertical route runner, and a bender; He’s not a lateral receiver with agility and quickness – He runs go routes, seam routes, deep over routes (the 55 yarder v. the Colts)
* Moss 55 yds was a great play: Patriots 6 OL on the field to dictate Colts base 4-3 personnel, Moss in the slot inside TE Watson, Play action with Brady under center, Moss deep over route versus “Tampa 2”, Brackett just impacted enough by play action so that Brady made the throw over the top of him
* Brady more and more comfortable in the pocket, His elite pocket movement is almost all back to where it was
* Colts a much more multiple defense this season, More pressure concepts
* Patriots an excellent job with Moss aligning him in different locations in the formation, This dictates coverages and matchups that favor the Patriots – This is how the Patriots get Moss matched on safeties
* Stanback played meaningful snaps in the Patriots 3 WR packages, He was the third WR in this game
* 6 OL was clearly a part of the Patriots offensive game plan, It dictated fronts and coverages – Moss 63 yd TD came out of 6 OL personnel plus a TE, It was 8 man protection off play action, Moss tight motion to get him matched on B Bethea
* Mathis gave RT Kaczur a lot of problems with his speed and quickness as a pass rusher, It was clearly a mismatch
* Brady great pocket movement on Edelman 9 yd TD, At his best no QB in the NFL is better than Brady at movement within the pocket while maintaining focus downfield
* What was interesting on Edelman 9 yd TD was that LB Wheeler was playing Edelman man-to-man, It was a quarters coverage concept but the slot defender has the slot receiver man-to-man on lateral routes
* Patriots utilized a lot of different double team and chip tactics to neutralize Freeney as a pass rusher against rookie LT Vollmer
* Maroney very little juice, Somewhat mechanical in his movement, Not a smooth and fluid runner, Lacks great change of direction and burst – He’s really more of a grinder with a limited skill set
* Patriots most effective runs in this game came out of the shotgun with Faulk, who’s a much quicker and more dynamic back than Maroney
* Brady threw the ball extremely well: Velocity and accuracy
* Colts defense seemed to play faster as the game progressed, They generated more pressure on Brady with their DL in the second half – Mathis and Freeney play with incredible energy and effort snap after snap
* In the second half, the Colts defense was the better unit on the field; They looked quicker and faster than the Patriots offense – They also did an excellent job mixing coverage schemes in the secondary and preventing big plays
* On the Patriots final drive, they were in the shotgun on all 4 snaps; No confidence in their running game and Maroney out of base offense with Brady under center – In that situation, Belichick told you all you need to know about Maroney

VIKINGS OFFENSE V. LIONS DEFENSE

* CB James played with a big cushion, He just gave up completions at the short to intermediate levels, He never challenged receivers (even TE Shiancoe when he was split wide)
* Favre made a couple of great throws on the move – The 43 yarder to Rice in the second quarter came off designed movement: Favre great pump fake to the flat to Harvin, CB James jumped Harvin and allowed Rice to run by him, Deep safety Simpson also reacted to Harvin – Just a classic example of undisciplined defense
* Favre is so good at manipulating and moving the defense with his head, his eyes, shoulder rolls, pump fakes – No QB is better playing games with the defense than Favre
* Rice has deceptive long speed, He eats up ground in a hurry with his stride and breaks down the cushion quickly; He tracks the ball in the air very well
* Vikings downfield passing game very much of function of Peterson and the run game; Vikings dictate fronts and coverages with personnel and formations, shifts and motions – That allows a receiver like Rice, who’s not naturally explosive, to be a significant vertical threat
* No back in the NFL forces defenses to stay disciplined on the back side more than Peterson; His vision and cutback ability are unparalleled – Also, he breaks more tackles at the line of scrimmage than any other back; A violent, relentless runner
* Favre is throwing the ball consistently better than I have seen in a number of years; Outstanding velocity, and more importantly, accuracy
* Favre clearly playing with more discipline; There’s almost a precision to his game that was never really there before, even in his MVP seasons in Green Bay – He’s playing with great pocket discipline and awareness
* Vikings incorporated more Favre designed movement off play action in this game, This really put the Lions defense in a bind – This is something I would expect to see more of as the season progresses
* Lions defense posed no challenges to the Vikings offense, either in terms of pressure or coverage – Vikings offense was able to play this game comfortably, under no duress

JAGUARS OFFENSE V. JETS DEFENSE

* Jets did not blitz much at all through the first quarter; The Jaguars discouraged the Jets from blitzing with personnel and formations: A lot of 2 TE personnel packages, Some “22” personnel (2 backs and 2 TEs) and some “21” (2 backs and 1 TE)
* In the first half Jets corners did not match up to the Jaguars WRs; Revis played LCB and Lowery played on the right side
* LB Scott at times looked tentative and hesitant in his reactions, He was catching blocks rather than delivering blows
* FB Jones an excellent lead blocker, He delivers a blow
* Garrard 11 yd TD run came against a Jets blitz, a 5 man rush with “man free” behind it; Great block by Jones-Drew on blitzing S Rhodes – Jets lost their pass rush discipline and created a big gap for Garrard
* Jets defense does not play very well when they do not blitz; They are an energy defense more than they are a system defense
* Jones-Drew an excellent blocker versus blitz: Recognition, awareness and execution – Overall, as a complete back, Jones-Drew is one of the best in the NFL
* Garrard threw the ball well, He threw with confidence – I liked the fact he made some stick throws into tight windows, The willingness to pull the trigger
* Sims-Walker 26 yd TD was a quick slant against Lowery, Lowery missed the tackle
* Jaguars did not attack Revis, They clearly stayed away from him
* Jaguars significant utilization of 6 OL, and they threw out of that personnel at times – This is clearly becoming a trend in the NFL
* In the second half Revis matched up to Sims-Walker at times, and he blanketed him
* Jets defense much more stout in the second half, especially in the third quarter
* Jets overall blitz concepts structured on the positioning of the back in the backfield, The blitz almost always will come from the side opposite the back
* Shepherd played the second half at the corner opposite Revis
* Interesting on 3rd + 9 with 3 minutes left and 1 point lead Ryan did not blitz, He rushed 3 and played “2 man” with a lurk defender in the middle (the Garrard factor as a runner?) – Garrard made an excellent throw to Thomas in the middle matched against Strickland for 15 yds
* Jets defense was not a proactive factor in this game, They were not aggressive and challenging, They were more passive with less blitz

"here is a taste of his most recent shit" i guess this doesnt sound very good huh

depends on what he ate for dinner i suppose

thanking u--this stuff looks good.

so why is maroney so bad? i guess i haven't paid much attention to him (been focusing on the awesome passing game over in NE.)

maroney dances endlessly in the backfield is his main problem imo

he's not bad--he's probably "adequate" but imo he lacks burst and vision on handoffs--he's best with a little space (like on screends) because he has good power and pretty good top-end speed. but it takes him a while to get going which is why you can't really use him in short yardage imo.

he doesn't really have much of a burst it seems like

also Randy Moss, Ricky Williams

I think players that played in the ILNFL era but are now retired.

Havin' Fun would be up for nomination.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeKAAAwWoAEgD1-.jpg:large

utah knows

Iowa strong on nostalgia

shame on oregon

pretty random choice by wyoming