You guys put WAY too much emphasis on what happens in pre-season games. I know it's all we have right now, but some people are acting like what we see are absolute pre-cursors to the regular season. History tells us otherwise.
Sandra
I agree.
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I agree.
Shanny isn't giving special treatment to anyone. Even Fat Albert!
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You guys put WAY too much emphasis on what happens in pre-season games. I know it's all we have right now, but some people are acting like what we see are absolute pre-cursors to the regular season. History tells us otherwise.
Sandra
Yup, I remember the year (1981?) the Pats went 5-0 in the preseason (they played in the HOF Game) and looked virtually unbeatable.
The Pats in that particular regular season? 2-14
Yup, I remember the year (1981?) the Pats went 5-0 in the preseason (they played in the HOF Game) and looked virtually unbeatable.
The Pats in that particular regular season? 2-14
I agree Bill, and I'm not even talking about record. Even the so-called 'first team vs. first team' are never actually what they seem. The relationship between any part of pre-season and the actual regular season is barely recognizable.
Sandra
That running game against the Buffalo run defense- a mismatch of epic proportions.
I am not looking forward to week 14.
Yup, I remember the year (1981?) the Pats went 5-0 in the preseason (they played in the HOF Game) and looked virtually unbeatable.
The Pats in that particular regular season? 2-14
Let me add on to thatby pointing out that the 2004 Patriots had a 1-3 preseason record.
In the games that mattered- 14-2, plus three playoff wins to hoist the Lombardi.
But for me, the granddaddy of all preseason/regular season win differentials is the 2008 Lions. 4-0 in preseason, 0-16 in the games that counted.
And it's quite likely even their 'first string' looked good against the opponents 'first string'. Then they started playing for real.
Sandra
I LOVE Tom Brady!
Did I mention I love Tom Brady.
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Tom, If you want I could write a lengthy press release with mean things you could say about the j.e.t.s.
Did I mention I love Tom Brady.
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Tom, If you want I could write a lengthy press release with mean things you could say about the j.e.t.s.
I doubt it. I'm sure what Belichick says in practice is probably along the same lines as Ryan.
Maybe one day Bill will let his true felling be known about St. Tony, for now it is up to the fans to come to their own conclusions.
I know I should probably post this in the Sandra/Salsa merry go round thread, but WTF. I find it funny that Dungy never had a problem working for Bill Polian, who is known to go on profanity laced temper tantrums when things don't go his way.
Watching the Cardinals play the Titans right now. In my biased opinion,the teams I find most interesting this season are(in no particular order except alphabetical) the Denver Broncos(because I want to see what Tim Tebow does),the Miami Dolphins(because of the wildcat),& the Tennessee Titans(because of the ultimate wildcat player,Vince Young,& Chris Johnson).
Your right Salsa, the Steeler's O line looked terrible, as usual, they have never been know as having a very good line.
The Lions are getting better and better, now that the Millen Error is over.
I think I like the Steeler's 3rd string team better yet, Dixon is looking pretty good, of course it's against the other teams 3s as well.
I'm wondering if they are ever gonna give Dixon a chance to play or not ....
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Better watch out...some people think the preseason games are not good enough to evaulate how good your 1st team is vs other teams 1st teams are....
I really like that Dixon kid and I think he will be the #2 QB very soon. I would somewhat agree that you will have start the season with some veteran QB leadership to get you out of that hole of a suspended franchise QB. I have a strange feeling if that Dixon kid ever got a chance to start some games, he can be very exciting to watch. He reminded me of a young Randall Cunningham.
As far as my Raiders are concerned....their 1st team offense and defense totally dominated the Bears team...AND the Raiders defense did not play Seymour and Nnamdi. They got 4 sacks from Kamerion Wimbley(in the 1st half) and 7 total.
Jason Campbell look good in steering a few scoring drives.
A very good test for most teams will be one everyone's 3 game of the preseason when the starters play most of the game. The Raiders play a very good 49ers team....there we will see where the Raiders are to start the season. The END RESULTS do not interest me as opposed how the 1st teams on defense on offense against the 49ers 1st teams.
That should be fun. My daughter and I went to the Raiders/Dolphins game a few years back when the Raiders had Culpepper at QB. She wore her pink Raiders T-Shirt and even went as far as putting on eye black! LOL! I warned her about the possible foul langauge....but she is a trooper. She stated "nothing I have not heard from you after a Raiders loss...."
Enjoy because time flies so fast. She was 8 back then....
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