Official 2007-08 NFL thread

[GeneralHankerchief]

Well, Ice hit the nail on the head about every true red-blooded American male's Any Given Saturday being college football... now it's Sunday's turn.

We head into this season with many exciting issues that are sure to be resolved throughout the course of seventeen weeks, plus playoffs:

- We'll start with the NFC, since that's my conference of choice. Can any team break their Super Bowl drought? My money's on the Saints, as is everyone else's in the country. Their offense is just too awesome, and I'm sure we'll get a nice dose of it in tonight's game.

- Can Rex Grossman finally mature and quiet his critics, leading Da Bears back to the playoffs with hopefully a victory? Or will Favre have one more great year and lead his Packers to the Dance one last time?

- The East seems to be really weak this year, aside from of course Dallas. Can Philly challenge them for the division title? Will Romo get over that laughable blunder in last year's playoffs and put up Pro Bowl numbers? Will the Giants be able to replace Tiki Barber? Will the Redskins ever not stink?

- I think San Francisco is my sleeper team in the West. The Rams are getting older (aside from Stephen Jackson) and the Niners have improved. Of course, the Seahawks are always in the way...

Turning now to the AFC:

- Will anyone be able to stop the Patriots this year? I mean, seriously, this team is now freaky. The only thing that can probably take 'em down is if Randy Moss destroys team chemistry, and I can't see that as long as Belichek and Brady are around.

- The North, like its counterpart, is a mess, full of borderline teams. Cleveland has a few years to go, the Bengals have no defense, the Ravens are getting older, and the Steelers are trying to get it together after last year. Who will rise to take the crown?

- The Colts have ruled the South with an iron fist for years. The main question for them is whether they'll be able to beat New England in the playoffs again and repeat their Super Bowl performance of last year. But are Vince Young's Titans ready to step up and take the division away from Manning & co? Will the Jaguars regret pulling Leftwich?

- In the West, how will the Chargers, seeking vengeance after last year, do? The division is weak with the Chiefs retooling and the Broncos not quite there yet. But on the other hand, their coach is Norv Turner now. Forget about Martyball.

I'm sure we will all be watching this season with interest.

[Glaucus]

I agree with just about everything you said, especially the call on the 49ers as a sleeper pick.

I hate to say it, being a new yorker my whole life, but the patriots look ridiculous this year. They almost had it last year, and now this year the only word to describe their team is star-studded.

[Ice]

I agree with just about everything you said, especially the call on the 49ers as a sleeper pick.

I hate to say it, being a new yorker my whole life, but the patriots look ridiculous this year. They almost had it last year, and now this year the only word to describe their team is star-studded.

Steelers will win!

Probably not, but I love my team!

[Csargo]

I of course picked Dallas aside from that lose to the Texans they've looked pretty good. Oakland looks alright from what I've seen. The only reason I add them is because my uncle is a big Oakland fan.

[RoadKill]

SEAHAWKS RAAAAWWWW!!!!

The seahawks made it far even without Hasselback and Sean Alexander, and with many on our offensive and defensive line injured. Now every single player is healthy and ready, The NFC title is ours.

The patriots are totally overated,

[seireikhaan]

New England is freaky? Pardon me, but last I checked, they didn't play the games on paper. Any true football fan knows that the sport is not overly predictable. For example, nobody picked my beloved Colts to win the Super Bowl last year, yet they pulled it off. Yes, they lost a lot of guys, but nearly all of them are fairly easily replacable. Even Tarik Glenn, the left tackle, who everyone on ESPN likes to say was the crushing loss, despite the fact that they were the same people who never gave him his due as an elite LT. Howard Mudd, the offensive line coach, is an utter genius, as is Tom Moore, the offensive coordinator. If you notice, our offensive line, for the last 7 or so years, has consisted mostly of late round draft choices and undrafted free agents, with Glenn being the only exception. Those two men should never be underestimated. Defensively, we lost Jason David and Nick Harper at corner. However, we have ample depth at the position with Tim Jennings, Marlon Jackson, and Kelvin Hayden. Freddy Keaho played superb when he started against New England last year, and should be more than able to replace Cato June at weakside 'backer. The only position that worries me is D-tackle, where we're starting a undrafted rookie from Penn State at one position. And of course, the offense will be superb. So of course I will go with the boys in blue as my favorite to win it all.

[GeneralHankerchief]

For example, nobody picked my beloved Colts to win the Super Bowl last year, yet they pulled it off.

Speak for yourself. I'm riding a one-year winning streak and I intend to add to it.

[Don Corleone]

Pats are going on a massacre this year. They're going to be insane. I can't wait to sit back and watch 'em rack up the victories. When they can afford to CUT a guy like Reche Caldwell, and when a guy like Donte Stallworth is their #2 receiver, you gotta love their odds. They shored up their defense in the draft and in free agency... I think they might break Miami's record this year.

[Crazed Rabbit]

Hmmm.

NO's Saints are being stalled big time by the Colts.

Losing 33-10 right now, the saints haven't scored in 2+ quarters. Not so much of an offense.

Me, I'm rooting for the packers.

CR

[Martok]

Well I know my Vikings aren't going anywhere this year. In fact, I'm hoping against hope that we go 0-16 so that Brad Childress will finally get his dumb butt fired -- I still can't believe Wilf was retarded enough to hire him in the first place.

With that said, I'm hoping the Bears take the championship this season. I think Lovie Smith deserves a Super Bowl ring. Otherwise, wouldn't mind seeing the Colts repeat. I've always had a soft spot for Tony Dungy, going back to when he was the Vikings' defensive coordinator.

[Boyar Son]

Really, not having MIA dolphins hurt my feelings guys....

as for patriots, two superbowls that we can remember and all of you go nut for them? sheesh.................

[seireikhaan]

Well I know my Vikings aren't going anywhere this year. In fact, I'm hoping against hope that we go 0-16 so that Brad Childress will finally get his dumb butt fired -- I still can't believe Wilf was retarded enough to hire him in the first place.

What? But he's made so many great decision! Like putting Chad Greenway on the suicide squad in in the preseason last year... Yeah, Childress needs to be gone. Also, not sure how far they can get with Tarvaris Jackson at QB either.

In other news, the Colts utterly destroyed the Saints in the opening game, opening up a complete and total can off whoop-@#$! on them. I was pleasantly surprised with our D-tackle play.

[Csargo]

The Colts do look very good.

[Boyar Son]

You guys do know saints arent the best team right, wait for more match ups, the colts will have their day....

[Csargo]

You guys do know saints arent the best team right, wait for more match ups, the colts will have their day....

True, but I think the Colts may be.

[Boyar Son]

True, but I think the Colts may be.

I hope its not the past superbowl thats making you say this, after the patriots its been a free for all for any good team, packers and patriots also seem to be the favorite.

Also MIA gets better (slightly, or even more so) every year, but they'll still have to get through heavy hitters to get to the bowl.

EDIT: hope im not coming off like a jerk

[Csargo]

I hope its not the past superbowl thats making you say this, after the patriots its been a free for all for any good team, packers and patriots also seem to be the favorite.

Also MIA gets better (slightly, or even more so) every year, but they'll still have to get through heavy hitters to get to the bowl.

From the looks of the game last night I say this. I haven't seen the pats play, but I'm sure they'll be a top player this year along with a couple other teams. I'm rooting for Dallas though because that's the team I've liked since I was a kid. Packers also.

[Boyar Son]

I just hope the regular giants of the game get tossed around, makes for an interesting season.

[Csargo]

I just hope the regular giants of the game get tossed around, makes for an interesting season.

Hopefully.

[Boyar Son]

So whats the next game? they came out with a list yet?

[Csargo]

There's schedules on all the teams websites if that's what you mean.

[Boyar Son]

There's schedules on all the teams websites if that's what you mean.

yup, but I want to know what others think about MIA, every year they seem like a great team untill they get beaten and off the compostion....

whats ur opinion?

[Csargo]

yup, but I want to know what others think about MIA, every year they seem like a great team untill they get beaten and off the compostion....

whats ur opinion?

I don't know I haven't seen them play.

[Boyar Son]

I don't know I haven't seen them play.

Not even in past seasons?

they'll do good at first, but when the best are separated from the worst, they lose dammit, its 'bout time they win somethin

[Csargo]

I don't think so and if I did I don't remember.

[Decker]

Pffft.... that list sucks. NOW this is what IM talkin about!! Da Raaaaiduuuuuzzzz

[Csargo]

My uncle hopes so. They looked good in the preseason game I watched.

[Marshal Murat]

I haven't seen much of the NFL, but I went with my gut instinct with the Colts.

[Proletariat]

GO RED SAWX!


Until the Redskins stop sucking, anyway

[Out]

You hurt my feelings so without my Lions. Give me my Lions, I don't care how bad they suck. We'll all go down together.