Who's Ready For Some FOOTBALL 2012/2013 Season!

You all need to stop talking about any other team because the Bears got this season in the bag.

Originally posted by solocreep Originally posted by NickinChicago You all need to stop talking about any other team because the Bears got this season in the bag. Just like the bulls "had it" right? Smh.

The bears won't even make the playoffs. They'll finish 3rd in their division behind the Packers and the Lions. Wouldn't be surprised if they fell behind the Vikings either. Cutler is a joke and so are the Bears.

Originally posted by lightning80 C'mon, everybody knows it's the Cowboy's year. Romo, Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, a healthy DeMarco Murray and Felix Jones, Jason Witten, and a new and improved defense. Well, at least until December...

Every preseason is always "the Cowboy's year". And it stays that way until that group of misfits has to take the field and has to try to compete with the rest of the NFL. Then begins the list of paltry excuses (Romo, management, Romo, Romo, ownership, Romo) as to why they couldn't win enough games to get to the playoffs, or at best if they do reach a playoff game, why they're only a one-and-done team.

Originally posted by letourneau41 Originally posted by solocreep Originally posted by NickinChicago You all need to stop talking about any other team because the Bears got this season in the bag. Just like the bulls "had it" right? Smh. The bears won't even make the playoffs. They'll finish 3rd in their division behind the Packers and the Lions. Wouldn't be surprised if they fell behind the Vikings either. Cutler is a joke and so are the Bears.

I think the Bears are a solid squad and have a pretty good chance of making the playoffs, but I don't see how anyone can think their team has it "in the bag."  I am an Eagles fan, and believe me, I have heard enough "Dream Team" comments to build a house.  Vince Young seemed to think last season was in the bag, and that got them real far.

I'm eager to see how the Seachickens perform with their new QB. Assuming he's not as injury-prone as Hasselbeck, it could be a fun season (though SF is still gonna dominate the NFC West). 

That could be a good show, too. The Rams really have been trying to build something solid of late, but unfortunately have been plagued with injuries. If they can get a healthy team together, the NFC West could be one of the more interesting divisions to watch. Even the Cards have a flash in the pan every so often :)

I don't understand what the Saints are trying to do by not signing Drew Brees. What is their Plan B?

Aldon Smith got stabbed at a house party. Hope he recovers soon.

Injuries were not serious. Thank god.

As a non-49ers fan, I also felt some relief that it wasn't Alex Smith...

Originally posted by Geez Will they please stop putting a microphone in front of Donovan McNabb's annoying pie hole?  He has three teams he wants to play for?  What planet is this guy from?  And he is still taking shots at T.O.?  T.O. is jerk, but that nonsense happened 7 years ago

Originally posted by Geez I know the NFL offseason police blotter can get rather lengthy, but I did not expect to see Adrian Peterson make an appearance.

Totally out of character for AP, I'll hold my judgement until all the facts come out.


And yes, worst offseason that I can remember.

Well, at least AP didn't pull a fire alarm when he couldn't get into his hotel room like the Eagles backup running back.  Intelligent.

AP is charged with resisting arrest, but, what charges were they arresting him for before he resisted? If he wasn't being arrested for something, how can he resist being arrested? Shouldn't there be an assault, weapons, or drugs charge or something that comes before he could resist being arrested?

As much of an NFL Football fan that i am... it's amazing how stupid some of the players are. Granted there are far more players that are good people how attempt to do the 'right' thing in life & with the incredible opportunity that they have. But some of these guys are such morons, squandering the chance of a lifetime & routinely getting themselves into trouble. At some point they might need to change the name of the league to the National Felon League.   

It is ridiculous that they have not worked something out with Brees yet.  Now he is saying he will sit out camp and not sign the franchise tender if he isn't signed.  I know this is the same franchise that gave us bounty-gate, but seriously, what the hell is going on down there.

Originally posted by ctoma ^ Just remember when the Lions come to your town to hide the women, lock up the pharmacies, stash the liquor and lock down the valuables.

Seahawks fans are the most biased, homer fans ever.

Originally posted by lightning80 Originally posted by Alkasquawlik Seahawks fans are the most biased, homer fans ever. Some of them over at seahawks.net are claiming they will go 13-3 and compete for a SB lol   hahaha..their season would be a sucess if they don't finish last in the division...

Originally posted by Geez Why is everyone handing the division to the 49ers?  Weird things happen every year and there is always one favored team that under-performs and another that comes out of nowhere.  The Niners have the most talent and the best defense, but the NFL season is super unpredictable.

Originally posted by Alkasquawlik The Seahawks have arguably the best secondary in the league, but their LB corp and D-line still have a lot of questionable what ifs. And like the Cardinals, they have a QB competition between 3 people. It's not allowing their entire offense to gel. Plus, Pete Carroll is not a good game day coach. Really good organizer and "rah-rah" guy, but not that talented at coaching on Sundays. A lot of the hype from the Seahawks fans are due to their late season push for a playoff spot, but look at the teams they played in their last 8 games from last season. Then take a look at the first 8 games they play this season. They're going to be in for a rough awakening.

That's quite the essay! But very well written :). I'm a Seahawks fan but I wouldn't say I'm terribly biased. I've grown accustomed to them losing year after year lol. As far as the QB competition goes, Jackson has not proven his arm to be terribly reliable, so it should be Flynn's position for the taking. It will be interesting to see how Flynn performs in the preseason. Being as he's been Rodger's underling and only has one game of note, he'll still have to prove himself. And the preseason schedule should provide him a couple opportunities to show off his talent(s). Of course, there's plenty of opposing D-line trying to make the cut, so we'll see how that goes. I'm just hoping he's not too injury prone. Step up, O-line! As far as a preseason, end-of-season record prediction (and I really hate prophesying this $#!+), I'd go within a game of .500.

Originally posted by grapeape2669 Originally posted by Geez Why is everyone handing the division to the 49ers?  Weird things happen every year and there is always one favored team that under-performs and another that comes out of nowhere.  The Niners have the most talent and the best defense, but the NFL season is super unpredictable. No, the 49ers will win the NFC West without a problem.  The main reason is that the other teams are garbage.  I totally agree with you in every other division in football.

Originally posted by Geez Alka - I think your phrase: " the NFC West is the Niners' division to lose this year" sums it up.  I guess I was saying that based on talent and coaching, they should win the division.  Having said that, you never know.  They aren't sneaking up on anyone this year.  But with the rest of the division unproven, especially at the QB position, niners look like they are in good shape.  When Alex Smith is the most established QB in the division, that is saying something.