2013 NFL Playoffs/Super Bowl

[Jimbo]

Hard to believe, but last night was the first ever playoff win for Aaron Rodgers at Lambeau Field.

...in only his second home playoff game...

Thats what I was wondering, just how many Home games he has had ...

 

[meStevo]

Re: 2012-13 NFL Playoffs

Seattle/ATL- wont be shocked if Seattle wins

Opening lines only have Atlanta by 2.

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[BillD1984]

Opening lines only have Atlanta by 2.

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In the waning moments of the Hawks-Skins game, a buddy asked me what I thought the SEA-ATL game would open at.........I guessed ATL -1.5

 

[Ramy]

Re: 2012-13 NFL Playoffs

Where to start? The Bengals offense stunk....Bad! Their defense was just mediocre at best. They couldn't stop Foster but did ok in pass defense.

Now the Redskins....RG3 should have not played. He couldn't run he couldn't plant to throw the ball. The defense couldn't keep Lynch in check or stop the dump pass over the middle.

Hopefully next year with a few additions and no major subtracting they can be better.

Sent from a galaxy far far away.

 

[salsadancer7]

Playoff records for quarterbacks of the "Elite Eight"

Tom Brady 16-6
Peyton Manning 9-10
Joe Flacco 6-4
Aaron Rodgers 5-2
Matt Schaub 1-0
Russell Wilson 1-0
Colin Kaepernick 0-0
Matt Ryan 0-3

Which goes to show you that on that list, there are only 2 "elite" QBs and though the Broncos are co-favorites with the Pats, all the rest of the QBs are either good or very good. Proving again that you do not need an elite QB to go deep into the playoffs and they don't grow on trees like a lot of the experts think.

 

[Rey]

they definitely don't. just ask miami fans hehe....

 

[vurbano]

No, it's a fair question but Shanny was doomed no matter what he did. Leave Griffin in the game and gets hurt (like he did) and they lose he gets vilified; put Cousins in and they lose and he gets vilified. The bottom line is Cousins should have been brought in at the start of the 2nd quarter (or perhaps the start of the 2nd half) and not when the team was down by 10-points with 6 minutes left to play, and Seattle was in death/blitz mode while Redskins were in pass mode. Leaving Griffin in the game was the worst of the available choices in my opinion. The Skins may not have won the game, but they certainly did lose it because of Shanahan's poor decision. I think every coach in the league knew Griffin was of limited use after that injury.

He shouldnt have played in any of the games after the Ravens game. it was sickening watching them bring RG3 into the little red feel good room to get shot up over and over. WTF was he thinking? That knee does not have enough lateral stability to play and the doctor should be fired IMO. He seems like more of a puppet.

 

[salsadancer7]

He shouldnt have played in any of the games after the Ravens game. it was sickening watching them bring RG3 into the little red feel good room to get shot up over and over. WTF was he thinking? That knee does not have enough lateral stability to play and the doctor should be fired IMO. He seems like more of a puppet.

Agreed...and when you have a VERY capable backup like Cousins, why risk the franchise QB for 1 1st round playoff game. You KNOW the player wants to player, even if his throwing arm was hanging by a thin piece of skin.

Shana-douche also made the mistake by NOT activating his 3rd QB.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has suffered partial tears to the anterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament in his right knee, according to a report from The Washington Post.

The Redskins are seeking a second opinion because it is possible the MRI could be showing previous knee injuries. Griffin suffered a torn ACL in the same knee while playing in college at Baylor in 2009.

Report: Robert Griffin III hurt ACL

 

[meStevo]

Re: 2012-13 NFL Playoffs

A now-retracted report said torn ACL and LCL, 14-18 months to recover.

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[Bodo Fenrirsson]

A now-retracted report said torn ACL and LCL, 14-18 months to recover.

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Article is claiming partial tear of ACL & MCL. It also states that RGIII suffered an ACL tear in 2009 playing for Baylor & the MRI might be picking up images from that old injury.
Robert Griffin III injury update: RG3's MRI reportedly reveals partial tears
http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/sto...d=maing-grid7|main5|dl2|sec1_lnk3&pLid=253949

 

[yaz96]

On sports radio today, they said that expanding the NFL playoffs is being discussed. Anyone else heard that?

Bad idea, i think.

 

[Teehar]

On sports radio today, they said that expanding the NFL playoffs is being discussed. Anyone else heard that?

Bad idea, i think.

Yea its on the table after the season is over,the owners meetings,talking about as many as 16.I personally think its a terrible idea.The NFL simply sees more $$$$$

 

[Jimbo]

On sports radio today, they said that expanding the NFL playoffs is being discussed. Anyone else heard that?

Bad idea, i think.

Yea its on the table after the season is over,the owners meetings,talking about as many as 16.I personally think its a terrible idea.The NFL simply sees more $$$$$

I agree, Very BAD idea ...

Soon it will be like the NHL where half the teams get in ...
Baseball will be there too if they don't put a stop to the increasing playoff format .... compliments of Mr. "I'll do anything I can to ruin the sport" Selig.

 

[Jimbo]

Playoff records for quarterbacks of the "Elite Eight"

Tom Brady 16-6
Peyton Manning 9-10
Joe Flacco 6-4
Aaron Rodgers 5-2
Matt Schaub 1-0
Russell Wilson 1-0
Colin Kaepernick 0-0
Matt Ryan 0-3

Which goes to show you that on that list, there are only 2 "elite" QBs and though the Broncos are co-favorites with the Pats, all the rest of the QBs are either good or very good. Proving again that you do not need an elite QB to go deep into the playoffs and they don't grow on trees like a lot of the experts think.

You don't consider Arron Rodgers an Elite QB ?

 

[salsadancer7]

You don't consider Arron Rodgers an Elite QB ?

I consider him a VERY good to great. Elite is a different level. Only two in the playoffs in my opinion.

 

[cybok0]

Re: 2012-13 NFL Playoffs

I consider him a VERY good to great. Elite is a different level. Only two in the playoffs in my opinion.

There are five elite QBs in football and Rodgers is one of them

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[salsadancer7]

I'll take it a step further. In the "elite" category, in this order:

Brady...by a good distance.
Rothelisberger
Eli
Peyton

Then in the "great" category:

Brees
Rogers

 

[cybok0]

Re: 2012-13 NFL Playoffs

I'll take it a step further. In the "elite" category, in this order:

Brady...by a good distance.
Rothelisberger
Eli
Peyton

Then in the "great" category:

Brees
Rogers

I think Rodgers is way above Brees, he's number five of elite. I agree with your top four.

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[meStevo]

I'd take more football/more teams in playoffs. ideal system IMO is teams win to expand the playoff format, if teams on the bubble are sitting at 10 wins then it expands and only the 1st seed gets a bye or something. A permanently expanded playoff allowing 18 teams or something in and leading to 7-9 teams regularly getting in is less than ideal.

This isn't covered in the CBA at all though, would need NFLPA buy in. Likely in the form of dropping 2 preseason games and an expanded playoffs if they were to happen would be used to recoup the revenue. NFLPA will already be scrambling to save face if 2 preseason games disappear next year - something the owners can do on their own per the CBA. Salary cap is going to be relatively flat for a 3rd straight year, it would go down if 64 games disappeared.

We'll see if that's how they play that trump card though, would rather see them go to 18 games than to expand the playoffs.