Official 2008-09 NFL thread

[GeneralHankerchief]

Let's go Saints!

[Ramses II CP]

Well, at least the Raiders got to avenge a defeat from one hated rival this year. I wouldn't say it was an awe inspiring performance, but I felt like the offense was pared down enough to let this bunch of unmotivated bums wrap their heads around it, which finally got some of the native talent on this team to show up. I still maintain that we have a substantially more talented team than Denver. Maybe this victory can be something to build on for next year...

...and maybe it'll just deny us the draft pick we deserved. It's hard to keep the faith right now. I didn't want to give up on this season, but if they start to get it together only after I've officially done so it'll be a bit like twisting the knife.

The best thing about this game was the patience of the Raider's defense. They sat back, played with discipline, and pretty much kept everything in front of them. The offensive line had their heads in the game too.

The Indy game was interesting too. I still don't have confidence that they'll make the playoffs, but I had them losing this game by a good margin (And with the phantom PI call they should've at least had OT) so it's starting to look like I'll have to eat my words again.