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Title: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: ruiner on February 26, 2008, 10:56 AM
Great news for Bears fans!  The Dynamic Duo known as Sexy Rex and Kyle Orton will be back for 2008!

The Giants better watch out!

(http://loserwithsocks.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/rex2.jpg)

(http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2005/players/11/08/first.person1114/t1_orton.jpg)
Title: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: evenflow on March 2, 2008, 12:22 PM
Well the NY Jets are out and making some pretty good pick ups. The signed Alan Faneca and traded for Kris Jenkins. Too bad about Vilma though. Calvin Pace was visiting with them on Saturday, not sure what came of it though. So here's hoping for him and some more.

I really wish they would go after Brady Quinn though, he is just sitting there and not doing anything. Cleveland would probbaly give him up.

o how are your favorite teams doing?
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Scott on March 2, 2008, 06:02 PM
Vikings made some nice signings as well  Bernard Berrian, Madieu Williams and local boy Thomas Tapeh, sounds like they aren't done yet and there are rumors of a certain former WR which I wish were true...I'm still pissed they gave him away :'(
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: evenflow on March 3, 2008, 10:01 AM
Jets just made another trade with the Bengals to get back the draft picks they traded away to Carolina. I like that there is still action going on. And i wouldnt mind them going after that WR you speak of.  :)
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: ruiner on March 3, 2008, 11:36 AM
Lord knows the Bears can't afford him.

Speaking of WR's, do the Bears have any left?

Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Dressel Rebel on March 3, 2008, 02:06 PM
Lord knows the Bears can't afford him.

Speaking of WR's, do the Bears have any left?



Hester!!

And a couple good up and coming TE's.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Mikey D on March 3, 2008, 02:58 PM
there are rumors of a certain former WR which I wish were true...I'm still pissed they gave him away :'(

And i wouldnt mind them going after that WR you speak of.  :)

Sorry guys, but said wide receiver (http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2008/03/moss_agreement.html) is staying where he belongs.  I'm hearing 3 years, $27 million.  All the recent talk of reuniting with Culpepper, he's angry with the lackadaisical approach the Pats are taking, etc. sounds like a bunch of media made up drivel to me. 
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: evenflow on March 3, 2008, 07:27 PM
Well the Jets make another move, signed Calvin Pace and Damian Woody.  ;D I hope all these new players work out, now if they coul djust pick up another WR and work of the biggest problem they have; the QB position.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: JediJman on March 3, 2008, 10:14 PM
I heard that M. Turner (RB) finally landed a starting gig somewhere - Atlanta.  Good to see his raw talent go to a team that won't have a clue what to do with it.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Rob on March 4, 2008, 10:18 AM
The news on the radio this morning is that Favre decided to call it quits.   :-[

Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Scott on March 4, 2008, 10:33 AM
The news on the radio this morning is that Favre decided to call it quits.   :-[


;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Jeff on March 4, 2008, 10:34 AM
Huh, sounds like the real deal this time.

Favre tells Packers he's retiring (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3276034)

Of course, it's a long time between now and next season, so he has plenty of time to change his mind...  :P
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Matt on March 4, 2008, 11:58 AM
Best Minnesota Vikings offseason ever!
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: knashdx on March 4, 2008, 12:46 PM
Huh, sounds like the real deal this time.

Favre tells Packers he's retiring (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3276034)

Of course, it's a long time between now and next season, so he has plenty of time to change his mind...  :P


That means that the Packers will have to do 1 of 3 things...

1. Trust that their back up is ready to start leading the team.
2. Trade around to get a better draft pick
3. Sign Dante Caulpeper!!!

Either way it is a glorious day in football history.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Rob on March 4, 2008, 02:20 PM
Daunte Culpepper is done.

They spent a 1st rounder on Rogers to eventually replace Favre - and that's exactly what's going to happen if he does indeed stay retired.  Talk about big shoes to fill...
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: knashdx on March 4, 2008, 04:31 PM
Daunte Culpepper is done.

They spent a 1st rounder on Rogers to eventually replace Favre - and that's exactly what's going to happen if he does indeed stay retired.  Talk about big shoes to fill...

That is putting it mildly. It really doesn't matter who the quarterback is in Green Bay for the next 10 years or so. They will forever be compared to Favre (justly or unjustly). It will be similar to what happened to Steve Young when Montana left the 49ers.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Rob on March 4, 2008, 09:34 PM
That's not the best example considering that Steve Young went on to win a Superbowl.

More accurate would be what happened to Brian Griese after John Elway.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Ryan on March 4, 2008, 11:10 PM
That's not the best example considering that Steve Young went on to win a Superbowl.

More accurate would be what happened to Brian Griese after John Elway.

And Plummer... And Cutler... It isn't going away anytime soon until someone else around here wins a Super Bowl.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: JediJman on March 4, 2008, 11:16 PM
That's not the best example considering that Steve Young went on to win a Superbowl.

More accurate would be what happened to Brian Griese after John Elway.

I don't think we've ever had a situation where the player who has defined the team pretty much by himself for double digit seasons is now gone.  I think Rogers is ready to take on the starting role based on what we saw of him this season.  If he can maintain the same level of play or better this year, the Packers will be just fine. 
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Rob on March 5, 2008, 10:10 PM
Agreed.  Rogers has had every advantage imaginable thus far.  Plenty of time to learn before being throw to the wolves, and one of the all-time great QB's to learn from.

If he's going to succeed, we'll probably know in the first year or two.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Matt_Fury on March 5, 2008, 10:23 PM
That's not the best example considering that Steve Young went on to win a Superbowl.

More accurate would be what happened to Brian Griese after John Elway.

And Plummer... And Cutler... It isn't going away anytime soon until someone else around here wins a Super Bowl.

Well said...I sometimes wonder if the only thing that would make Broncos fans happy would be if Elway returned.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: JediJman on March 6, 2008, 12:33 AM
Agreed.  Rogers has had every advantage imaginable thus far.  Plenty of time to learn before being throw to the wolves, and one of the all-time great QB's to learn from.

If he's going to succeed, we'll probably know in the first year or two.

Pretty fitting that your avatar is from "No country for old men."   ;)  I will definitely miss Favre's enthusiasm and wild play.   :-\
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: evenflow on March 6, 2008, 07:54 PM
Another signing for the Jets, FB Tony Richardson.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Matt_Fury on March 12, 2008, 06:20 PM
I haven't really seen anything about the Giants keeping players or any likely changes to the roster...other than Coach Coughlin getting a 5-year deal.  I'm curious if Strahan will come back or not.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: evenflow on March 12, 2008, 10:30 PM
Not sure why, bu tthe Jets signed unrestricted free agent RB Jesse Chatman from the Miami Dolphins.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Matt_Fury on March 17, 2008, 05:45 PM
Saw on the NFL Network last night that the Jets have signed a deal with Bubba Franks.  They're pulling in some good players.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: JediJman on March 17, 2008, 09:32 PM
Saw on the NFL Network last night that the Jets have signed a deal with Bubba Franks.  They're pulling in some good players.

Ha!  He's a great player - enjoy his non catches all next season.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: evenflow on March 17, 2008, 10:15 PM
Saw on the NFL Network last night that the Jets have signed a deal with Bubba Franks.  They're pulling in some good players.

Ha!  He's a great player - enjoy his non catches all next season.

Word here is that he may be their back-up.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: ruiner on April 25, 2008, 10:21 AM
Draft starts tomorrow.

Obviously we already know who #1 is.

I'm curious to see if the Bears stick to their plan of grabbing an OT in the first round.  Probably a wise decision.  We need as much help as we can get in regards to protecting our star QB's.

Hopefully we can find a decent RB later in the draft.  Benson has gots to go and Wolfe is too small. 

Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Dressel Rebel on April 26, 2008, 01:34 PM

I'm curious to see if the Bears stick to their plan of grabbing an OT in the first round.  Probably a wise decision.  We need as much help as we can get in regards to protecting our star QB's.


LOL
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: ruiner on April 28, 2008, 10:38 AM
Twelve picks and no QB!

We only have TWO on the roster and one is coming off of yet another knee injury...

The other is a recovering alcoholic.

Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: evenflow on April 28, 2008, 12:10 PM
Ill never understand the jets, why get a TE when you have your pick of any WR in the draft.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: ruiner on June 9, 2008, 08:39 AM
Arrested again. (http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=4776)
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: JediJman on June 9, 2008, 06:49 PM
Arrested again. (http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=4776)

Hall of Fame potential.   ::)
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Nicklab on June 10, 2008, 02:19 AM
Word is out that Michael Strahan is announcing his retirement today.  It's the end of an era for Giants fans.  But I feel pretty confident knowing that Osi Umenyiora is anchoring the defensive line, and there are some seriously talented young D linemen that have stepped up over the past two or three seasons.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Scott on July 16, 2008, 01:21 AM
I can't believe nobody has commented on the greatest story in sports right now...Cry Baby Cry

(http://www.faniq.com/images/blog/brett%20favre%20crying.JPG)

This has probably been the best week of off season football ever.  I love what this is doing to their team and fans and everything about it.  All because of Mr Pain Pill Poppin Cry Baby Hillbilly
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Jesse James on July 16, 2008, 02:08 AM
Yeah, they had some great clips of him crying on Stern then did a collage of clips of him crying...

Right now there's a bigger fish to fry in Pittsburgh and that's the sale of majority ownership of the Steelers to some mega billionaire Pittsburgh guy that paints his face when he goes to games.  If you can't have the Rooney's, that's the guy you want I think.  Shitloads of money, no shame, and a hard-on for Steeler football.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Brian on July 16, 2008, 10:28 AM
I can't believe nobody has commented on the greatest story in sports right now...Cry Baby Cry

(http://www.faniq.com/images/blog/brett%20favre%20crying.JPG)

This has probably been the best week of off season football ever.  I love what this is doing to their team and fans and everything about it.  All because of Mr Pain Pill Poppin Cry Baby Hillbilly

I was kind of surprised that no one had commented on this as well.  It sure has turned into a mess at this point.  I've never had a big problem with Favre necessarily, but he should have just stayed retired I think.  It seems like it is so tough for these guys to stay retired, and this comes from a fan of Micheal Jordan.  Now, it seems like Favre is bordering on getting mouthy about all the Packers stuff, which is somewhat uncharacteristic.  He is associated with that franchise so fondly, and now all he talks about is wanting out.  I wonder where he'll end up?
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Jayson on July 16, 2008, 10:42 AM
(http://anderson.nopirates.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/vikings.jpg)

 :D

Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: ruiner on July 16, 2008, 10:47 AM
The only place you'll see Favre is the GB bench.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Rob on July 16, 2008, 11:23 AM
We'll clear a roster spot for him down in Tampa no problem.

Pretty please, with sugar on top.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Mikey D on July 16, 2008, 01:12 PM
I generally like Favre and think he has something left in the tank, but they way he's been handcuffing the Packers for the last three or so years is nothing more than him being an *******.  He retired, wept in a press conference, the media sucking him off the entire way and now he pulls this ****.  It's Aaron Rogers' team now and he should respect that.

And there's no way in hell the Packers trade him to another team in their own division.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Matt_Fury on July 16, 2008, 06:15 PM
The guy still has some game.  I can understand both sides of this story, except that the Packers are not giving him his release.  What would it hurt them if they are ready to move on?
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Rob on July 16, 2008, 10:31 PM
The guy still has some game.  I can understand both sides of this story, except that the Packers are not giving him his release.  What would it hurt them if they are ready to move on?

Their biggest problem is the potential embarrassment of him going to the Bears and kicking their asses twice and then again in the Playoffs.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Matt_Fury on July 17, 2008, 12:30 AM
I understand that, but they are definitely not getting good PR by trying to force him to retire.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Rob on July 17, 2008, 01:18 AM
Not at all.  The way I see it, the Packers mostly would love to dump him on an AFC team - their top choice would probably be Miami for Jason Taylor.

But Favre isn't going to a 1-15 team, he wants to go to a playoff caliber team. 

They won't let him go to a North team, and there aren't any other AFC teams interested with the Bills and Ravens bowing out.

To me that leaves Tampa.  The Bucs run a similar WC offense, Gruden worked with Favre in the 90's, they were in the playoffs last year, have a solid and talented O-line, a strong defense, the cap space to absorb his contract, and a coach who has a reputation for working with QB's.

They can't get him out of the NFC, IMO - but I think they'll have to move him and they'll probably want to do it sooner rather than later.  They can't about-face and give him his job back, so the longer they wait around the worse it looks for them.  I think he's wearing red and pewter by 2 or 3 weeks from now.

That could just be wishful thinking though.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: JediJman on July 18, 2008, 12:01 AM
The guy still has some game.  I can understand both sides of this story, except that the Packers are not giving him his release.  What would it hurt them if they are ready to move on?

I was totally in the camp of Favre being an arse about the whole situation, but heard from a few people recently that the Packers may be a little more at fault here than people realize.  Sounds like they were on his case immediately following the Giants game and may have forced him into an early (and obviously unwise) decision about his retirement.  If you had any remote doubt about it, why wouldn't you stay on until you were sure like he has in prior seasons? 

I also heard that he's been trying to talk to them about this for a few months now and its only now going public because they haven't been giving him any answers one way or another.  Either way, there are lots of FB players that come out of retirement, so I don't think its fair to single Favre out as a bad guy for wanting to play again.  if the Packers are smart, they'll trade him to another team and get some solid talent or draft picks that they wouldn't have otherwise received if he flat out retired.  I think they have to play him or trade him (maybe trade AR instead?) - its a complete waste to just drop him and not get anything out of the deal.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Rob on July 18, 2008, 12:12 AM
Aaron Rogers is in the last year of his rookie contract, if they don't go with him this year, they run the risk of him walking via free agency and then they're out a 3 year investment and potential Favre replacement.

I get where they're coming from, but we're talking about one of the greatest QB's in the history of the frickin' game, coming off of one of his best seasons ever.  It's a lot to give up for Aaron The-3rd-Year-Back-Up Rogers.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: JediJman on July 18, 2008, 07:54 AM
Aaron Rogers is in the last year of his rookie contract, if they don't go with him this year, they run the risk of him walking via free agency and then they're out a 3 year investment and potential Favre replacement.

I get where they're coming from, but we're talking about one of the greatest QB's in the history of the frickin' game, coming off of one of his best seasons ever.  It's a lot to give up for Aaron The-3rd-Year-Back-Up Rogers.


Don't forget that the Packers have a long history of trading away Favre's back-up QBs:  Kurt Warner, Aaron Brooks, Matt Hassleback, Mark Brunell, Doug Pederson, & Steve Bono are all former Favre back-ups that were traded away during Favre's tenure.  It honestly wouldn't surprise me to see them deal Rogers instead of Favre.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Matt_Fury on July 18, 2008, 08:34 PM
Rogers is the first guy that their GM picked when he came on board.  He's wanted to move on and start him for a while now.  They've been trying to gear the offense for him for a while now (anyone remember at the beginning of the 2007-2008 season when they told Favre to "Manage the offense").

I'm not a Packer fan, but I think Favre's getting a raw deal here and he should show up to training camp....then what would the Packer management do?
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Rob on July 18, 2008, 10:03 PM
I'm not a Packer fan, but I think Favre's getting a raw deal here and he should show up to training camp....then what would the Packer management do?

Collectively **** a brick would be my guess.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: evenflow on July 18, 2008, 10:29 PM
Not at all.  The way I see it, the Packers mostly would love to dump him on an AFC team


Send him to the Jets, oh yes indeed.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Rob on July 18, 2008, 11:32 PM
Same deal as the Dolphins.  Favre isn't going to agree to play for the Jets.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: evenflow on July 21, 2008, 01:08 PM
I don't see ther Jets and the Dolphins in the same light. The Jets have made many moves for this upcoming season. With the rigth QB, they may actually do some damage.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Nicklab on July 21, 2008, 07:44 PM
A couple of significant transactions in the past couple of days.

Jason Taylor (Miami Dolphins - DE) gets traded to the Washington Redskins.  I'm sure he's happy to be playing anywhere other than that cesspool that Miami has become.  I don't know if even Bill Parcells in the front office can save that team.

Jeremy Shockey (NY Giants - TE) gets traded to the New Orleans Saints for a couple of draft picks.  Honestly, I was expecting this a little sooner.  Especially with training camp opening at the end of the week.  Shockey wasn't enough of a team guy and it showed.  He became too much of a distraction and seemed to be second-guessing Eli Manning.  His productivity wasn't spectacular.  And Manning seemed more comfortable with rookie Kevin Boss at the TE position.  This really seems like a case of addition by subtraction by the Giants.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Scott on August 6, 2008, 11:44 PM
I can't believe nobody has commented on the greatest story in sports right now...Cry Baby Cry

(http://www.faniq.com/images/blog/brett%20favre%20crying.JPG)

This has probably been the best week of off season football ever.  I love what this is doing to their team and fans and everything about it.  All because of Mr Pain Pill Poppin Cry Baby Hillbilly
I am still shocked that people aren't enjoying this as much as I have been the last month.  Other than having to see Cry Baby every night on the news, it has been great.  I can't wait for Rodgers to throw 4 picks on Opening Day to Darren Sharper ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Rob on August 7, 2008, 12:40 AM
I was enjoying it immensely until a few minutes ago when I found out that he wasn't going to be a Buccaneer.

Ted Thompson just took a giant **** on Favre's head by working a deal with the Jets when Favre reportedly preferred the Bucs. 

Keep in mind the guy wanted to play for your team more than any of the rest of them.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Nicklab on August 7, 2008, 01:28 AM
Amazing.  The Giants are the defending Super Bowl champs and they're going to be completely overshadowed in the NY press by a guy who was traded to the other NY team, a team that he liked less, and may only play for a season or two.  Oh, and that team has really sucked rocks lately.  And is in the same division as the New England Patriots.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Scott on August 7, 2008, 07:40 AM

Keep in mind the guy wanted to play for your team more than any of the rest of them.

Yeah I know, and there was absolutely no way that was ever going to happen...I wasn't worried about that at all

Amazing.  The Giants are the defending Super Bowl champs and they're going to be completely overshadowed in the NY press by a guy who was traded to the other NY team, a team that he liked less, and may only play for a season or two.  Oh, and that team has really sucked rocks lately.  And is in the same division as the New England Patriots.

The Giants might not even get out of the bottom of their division, after losing so many key pieces and being in the toughest division in Football, enjoy the media suckoff fest!
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: JediJman on August 7, 2008, 07:54 AM
Amazing.  The Giants are the defending Super Bowl champs and they're going to be completely overshadowed in the NY press by a guy who was traded to the other NY team, a team that he liked less, and may only play for a season or two.  Oh, and that team has really sucked rocks lately.  And is in the same division as the New England Patriots.

Like there's anything to talk about with the Giants right now anyway.   ::)  You guys bitch like a bunch of old ladies.  I'm just glad the Favre situation is finally put to rest.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Paul on August 7, 2008, 08:24 AM
I watched "Hard Knocks" last night on HBO, pretty good show and really got me psyched for some Football (which did not take much).  I am sure all the Cowboy haters didn't watch or didn't enjoy it, but I like it.  I really wanted to hate T.O. when the Cowboy's signed him and it probably was favorable editing, but he came across almost "human" and likeable.  Yes, I realize they have not won a playoff game in 12 years, so save it.  Giant's fans have the only bragging rights right now (and any other team that has 5 or more Super Bowl rings).

Here is a Favre question....when he goes into the Hall of Fame (and we all know he will) will he go as a Packer or Jet (or Falcon)...with the bad blood and way this went down..
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Mikey D on August 7, 2008, 09:20 AM

Here is a Favre question....when he goes into the Hall of Fame (and we all know he will) will he go as a Packer or Jet (or Falcon)...with the bad blood and way this went down..

I'm sure all the teams players played for are on their plaque, but it's not like the baseball HOF where the players' bust is wearing a hat.  Favre will always be known as a Packer, no matter what he does with the Jets.

So what are the Jets now, an 8-8, 9-7 team at best? They'll still finish at least four games behind the Pats in the division anyways.  :-*


Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Jeff on August 7, 2008, 10:19 AM
Keep in mind the guy wanted to play for your team more than any of the rest of them.

Yeah I know, and there was absolutely no way that was ever going to happen...I wasn't worried about that at all

I laughed when I saw the terms of the deal this AM... 

Packers get a 4th round pick from the Jets...
or a 3rd round pick if Favre takes 50% of the snaps
or a 2nd round pick if Favre takes 70% of the snaps and the Jets go to the playoffs
or a 1st round pick if Favre takes 80% of the snaps and the Jets go to the SB
or THREE 1st round picks if the Jets trade Favre to the Vikings

I guess they wanted to be damn sure the Jets weren't going to flip Favre...  :D


enjoy the media suckoff fest!

Hurry, someone run out and trademark New York BrettsTM!
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Matt_Fury on August 8, 2008, 12:32 AM
IT will be interesting to see what Favre can do with the Jets' offense.  The QB slot has been a weak point at the Jets for years.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Jesse James on August 8, 2008, 01:32 AM
I think so too, but the Jets lack a lot in the offense in general...  He may regret ever wanting to come back and winding up there.  Does Greenbay play them at all this year?  That'd at the very least be interesting.

I'm in full football swing at this point...  The kids started conditioning about 2 weeks ago but we really needed a 3rd week in.  Unfortunately a new crowd of parents are becoming influential, and this crowd feels conditioning was, "too hard on the children" last year.  Wait'll they see their kids dropping like flies in the 3rd and 4th quarters and we'll see who was right on that issue though.  ::)

Steelers have their first pre-season game Friday and tickets to that are already impossible to get and have been for ages.  Almost 31 years in this city and I've still never made it to a game.  Damn.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Mikey D on August 8, 2008, 07:20 AM
Does Greenbay play them at all this year?  That'd at the very least be interesting.


I don't think so, the AFC East plays the NFC West this season.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Rob on August 8, 2008, 09:59 AM
I think they said that Green Bay doesn't play the jets until like 2012 or something...  Unless they meet in the Superbowl (I'd love to see the Vegas odds on that one) they've likely seen the last of each other.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: evenflow on August 9, 2008, 08:33 AM
Have i mentioned how excited I am. Its just a good feeling. Favre changes the aspect on all the games. (Of course as a life-long Jets fan my next reaction is i wonder when he will get hurt) On a side note, I have always loved Chad and hate to see him go. I really hope he does well but since he signed with Miami last night i am so worried since the Jets play them twice.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: JediJman on August 9, 2008, 09:20 PM
Have i mentioned how excited I am. Its just a good feeling. Favre changes the aspect on all the games. (Of course as a life-long Jets fan my next reaction is i wonder when he will get hurt) On a side note, I have always loved Chad and hate to see him go. I really hope he does well but since he signed with Miami last night i am so worried since the Jets play them twice.

You're wondering when Favre will get hurt!?  You do know he's played 253 games straight, right?
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Dressel Rebel on August 9, 2008, 09:55 PM


So what are the Jets now, an 8-8, 9-7 team at best? They'll still finish at least four games behind the Pats in the division anyways.  :-*



I think they are a solid 10-6 with a possibility to be 11-5.  Have you seen their schedule?  It is very very favorable.  They get the Pats twice and Chargers once, but aside from that, they can win all of these other 13 games if they play well with Favre:

Miami x 2
Arizona
Cincinnati
Oakland
KC
St. Louis
Buffalo x 2
Denver
SF
Seattle
Tennessee

Seriously it can't get too much easier except for NE and SD.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: evenflow on August 9, 2008, 11:09 PM
Have i mentioned how excited I am. Its just a good feeling. Favre changes the aspect on all the games. (Of course as a life-long Jets fan my next reaction is i wonder when he will get hurt) On a side note, I have always loved Chad and hate to see him go. I really hope he does well but since he signed with Miami last night i am so worried since the Jets play them twice.

You're wondering when Favre will get hurt!?  You do know he's played 253 games straight, right?

You must not be a Jets fan. I know about the streak, but as a Jets fan you expect the worst will happen. Its pretty sad.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Matt_Fury on August 9, 2008, 11:12 PM
Crap, the game against the Broncos is a home game for the Jets.  I would've liked to have gone to it.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Nicklab on August 10, 2008, 01:22 AM
Have i mentioned how excited I am. Its just a good feeling. Favre changes the aspect on all the games. (Of course as a life-long Jets fan my next reaction is i wonder when he will get hurt) On a side note, I have always loved Chad and hate to see him go. I really hope he does well but since he signed with Miami last night i am so worried since the Jets play them twice.

You're wondering when Favre will get hurt!?  You do know he's played 253 games straight, right?

You must not be a Jets fan. I know about the streak, but as a Jets fan you expect the worst will happen. Its pretty sad.

Favre is on the cover of Madden 2009, and there is the so-called "Madden Curse".  Whatever player winds up on the cover of the game winds up getting hurt.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: JediJman on August 10, 2008, 02:27 PM
You guys and your curses.  I think the Jets will do just fine this year with Favre at the helm.  Pennington is kind of a weak guy - shouldn't be surprised that he was getting banged up.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: Rob on August 11, 2008, 10:22 AM
In addition to the Madden cover, Favre has to overcome the mojo of playing somewhere other than Green Bay.  It's a tall order.
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: JediJman on August 11, 2008, 10:35 PM
In addition to the Madden cover, Favre has to overcome the mojo of playing somewhere other than Green Bay.  It's a tall order.

I also heard that he walked under a ladder on his way to camp, tripping over a stray black cat, and fell smack into a mirror, shattering it.  With all of this bad luck, I predict he will spontaneously combust into a fireball of ash by week #3.  Sorry Jets fans.   :(
Title: Re: NFL Offseason 2008
Post by: evenflow on August 12, 2008, 02:14 PM
In addition to the Madden cover, Favre has to overcome the mojo of playing somewhere other than Green Bay.  It's a tall order.

I also heard that he walked under a ladder on his way to camp, tripping over a stray black cat, and fell smack into a mirror, shattering it.  With all of this bad luck, I predict he will spontaneously combust into a fireball of ash by week #3.  Sorry Jets fans.   :(

Yeah that sounds about right.  :D