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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Aug 31, 2008 13:28:19 GMT -5
Thats fine, that's what everybody said last year and they ended up beating some of the best teams in the playoffs, and then beating the 18-0 Patriots. It is definately possible that they won't make the playoffs, that division is tough, but i'm not one to count my team out before the season even starts. They got lucky.
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Post by The Best on Aug 31, 2008 13:43:42 GMT -5
Yes, its pure luck to go on the road and win 4 straight playoff games, while beating the number 1 and 2 seeds in the NFC, and beating the undefeated Patriots in Superbowl. Yes, pure luck.
You may not like the Giants, but they outplayed all of those teams and deserved to win.
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Post by bad guy™ on Aug 31, 2008 13:44:53 GMT -5
I think we'll be fine without Osi. Obviously it would've been great to have him, but i'm satisfied with Kiwanuka and Tuck at DE. We'll still have one of the best pass rushes in the league. And reading this thread makes me laugh sometimes. I love how nobody can give the Giants credit for winning the Superbowl, instead saying they are "over-achievers". They had their injuries like every team during the season and had alot of rookies on the field, and once they started to gel together, towards the END of the season, that's when it all came together and they outplayed everyone in the playoffs. And whether you like to admit it or not, they beat the out of the Patriots in the Superbowl, Brady had never been hit like that and they made that offensive line look like a joke. It was a great game and very close, but the Giants definately outplayed them and deserved to win. It's fine to predict that they won't make the playoffs, when the Pats beat the Rams they didn't make the playoffs the next season. Obviously I hope they do make the playoffs, but it's not unheard of for a team that made the Superbowl to miss the playoffs the next year, it happens. But hey, it should be a fun season and we'll see how everything unfolds. I can predict it. They wont even finish 2nd in the division, let alone make the playoffs Maybe not....but with the Redskins in their division, atleast they won't finish dead last. Well...depending on how good/bad Philly is...the Giants finishing second is not an impossible feat. However, I do not see them making the playoffs. I'm not going to lie...I see the Panthers being a major threat this season. I've always kept an eye on them, and I think they could pull out a great season. 12-4 is not out of the question. Hell...if they can knock off Tampa Bay, 14-2 is not completely out of reach! Meh.
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Post by Kody on Aug 31, 2008 14:15:59 GMT -5
Rudi Johnson got released by the Bengals...
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Aug 31, 2008 14:30:54 GMT -5
SI predicted the Eagles to win the NFC east and represent the NFC in the Super Bowl against the eventual winner, NE. Yeah.....right. Someone was drunk when they made that prediction.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Aug 31, 2008 14:34:34 GMT -5
The NFC is wide open, if McNabb and Westbrook are healthy...it could happen. Dallas is also in the mix as well, but other than that...who else is going to be a dominant NFC team?
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Aug 31, 2008 15:52:43 GMT -5
The NFC is wide open, if McNabb and Westbrook are healthy...it could happen. Dallas is also in the mix as well, but other than that...who else is going to be a dominant NFC team? New Orleans is much improved on both sides of the ball. Carolina is looking good and should be back to contender form. Hell......even Atlanta has made some strides. Not saying they will be anywhere near .500......but I think the NFC has improved. Dallas, who I hate, will win the NFC East. Its possible they are the only team to even make the playoffs from that division. Eagles are 8-8 at best.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Aug 31, 2008 16:09:51 GMT -5
Jesus, you just quoted Atlanta in your response to my "Not many dominant teams in the NFC"
All your credibility just went out the window
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Post by Quanthor on Aug 31, 2008 16:17:21 GMT -5
Yeah there's definitely going to be a few surprise teams making a run at the superbowl in the NFC. Dallas looks to be the favorite, but for some reason I believe that team is destined for failure.
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Post by nightmare on Aug 31, 2008 17:07:03 GMT -5
Thats fine, that's what everybody said last year and they ended up beating some of the best teams in the playoffs, and then beating the 18-0 Patriots. It is definately possible that they won't make the playoffs, that division is tough, but i'm not one to count my team out before the season even starts. They got lucky. I'm not saying the Giants won the superbowl because of luck, but luck always has, and always will be a part of sports. Sometimes bigger than others...
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Aug 31, 2008 17:14:34 GMT -5
I think Seattle could surprise a lot of people and wind up going to the Super Bowl.
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Post by Kody on Aug 31, 2008 17:24:34 GMT -5
So the Patriots released Chad Jackson and John Lynch today.
I'm really surprised here. Chad, I thought, had some real potential to help the team a lot more this year. And I have no clue why they would release Lynch already, when they signed him not too long ago. Oh well...
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Aug 31, 2008 19:32:34 GMT -5
I think HBO hates Marion Barber, I am pretty sure he has not been mentioned once in Hard Knocks
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Aug 31, 2008 20:11:09 GMT -5
So the Patriots released Chad Jackson and John Lynch today. I'm really surprised here. Chad, I thought, had some real potential to help the team a lot more this year. And I have no clue why they would release Lynch already, when they signed him not too long ago. Oh well... WOW! Lynch released? That makes zero sense. Their secondary is so banged up as is. Anything could have helped.....even some veteran leadership.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Aug 31, 2008 20:12:07 GMT -5
Obviously Lynch was as washed up as the Broncos thought
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Post by jayjayjames on Aug 31, 2008 21:35:40 GMT -5
Yes, its pure luck to go on the road and win 4 straight playoff games, while beating the number 1 and 2 seeds in the NFC, and beating the undefeated Patriots in Superbowl. Yes, pure luck. You may not like the Giants, but they outplayed all of those teams and deserved to win. I ing hate the Giants but that post was full of truth.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Aug 31, 2008 21:41:55 GMT -5
Yes, its pure luck to go on the road and win 4 straight playoff games, while beating the number 1 and 2 seeds in the NFC, and beating the undefeated Patriots in Superbowl. Yes, pure luck. You may not like the Giants, but they outplayed all of those teams and deserved to win. I ing hate the Giants but that post was full of truth. Sure they did and congrats to them, but that was last season and everyone in that division got better and healthier and the Giants got worse, that is why they are going to miss the playoffs.
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Post by Gore on Aug 31, 2008 22:56:01 GMT -5
I'm very glad Denver got rid of Travis Henry. He's now facing at least a 1 year suspension.
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Post by Byron F'N Saxton Fan on Sept 1, 2008 13:03:59 GMT -5
NFL News and Notes.
The Patriots have signed 2-Time Pro Bowl CB Deltha O'Neal, O'Neal was cut by the Bengals saturday as part of roster cuts to get the roster to the regular season 53 player limit.
Cleveland Browns QB Derek Anderson practiced today and is expected to start in Cleveland against the Cowboys in their regular season opener.
The Cardinals chose Kurt Warner over Matt Leinart to start against the 49ers in their season opener.
The Dolphins signed RB Ricky Williams to a 1-year extension.
The NFL has suspended Jets RB Jesse Chatman for the first four games of the regular season without pay for violating the league's steroids and related-substances policy, he will be eligible to rejoin the Jets September 29, a day after they face the Cardinals.
Vince Young bruised his throwing hand in the preseason finale, he should be able to practice and play from what's known right know.
The Giants signed ex-Eagle DE Jerome McDougle.
The NFL has suspended Vikings OT Bryant McKinnie without pay for the first four regular season games for violating the league's personal conduct policy.
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Post by iamkrang on Sept 1, 2008 13:39:19 GMT -5
Rudi Johnson is visiting with the Lions today.
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