The NFL thread 2004-2005

The Germanator · 09-09-2004, 11:12 PM

Well, it is opening night for the NFL, so I thought that this was an apropriate time to start this thread and get some action in the sports forum...

As I look at the scoreboard on ESPN.com right now it tells me that New England currently leads Indy 27-24 in the foruth. This is a pretty good opening game, but I'd be hesitant to take much from the outcome (remember how both the Pats and Eagles were crushed in their respective openers last season.)

Anyway, I look for the Eagles to do very well in the NFC again this year...And please, please, please, please, please let it be the year that they get over the hump...I can't take much more punishment.

State your thoughts on the upcoming season.

Typhoid · 09-09-2004, 11:44 PM

I've never been too keen on the NFL, im more of a CFL guy, i like the game better. But I have always liked the Titans since they entered the league..Stupid Houston leaving then getting a lamer team back...whats the point I ask you. What!?!?

But being proximity wise, I am slightly fond of the Seahawks, considering all of their games are televised...Im guessing all NFL games are...but meh.

Go Seahawks and Titans......Texans too...only because their name makes me laugh with pity.

Perfect Stu · 09-11-2004, 12:58 AM

Colts looked so good in a lot of areas last night, and I know the loss will not cost us a playoff spot, so it doesnt worry me.

Edgerrin James (you HAVE to hold onto the football, my man) looks as good as ever. Top 5 back again, I say.

GO COLTS

Bond · 09-11-2004, 09:28 AM

My signature > Perfect Stu's.

Go Packers.

Perfect Stu · 09-11-2004, 11:43 AM

that's fine, because Colts > Packers

We'll see in a couple weeks [face_hype]

and Germy, about your Eagles.

This HAS to be the "do or die" season. McNabb has his chance to really take the team to the Superbowl...and show his true colors. I'm interested in seeing how this team produces.

The Germanator · 09-11-2004, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfect Stu

and Germy, about your Eagles.

This HAS to be the "do or die" season. McNabb has his chance to really take the team to the Superbowl...and show his true colors. I'm interested in seeing how this team produces.

Well, yeah...It's Super Bowl or bust, and the pressure is squarely on the shoulders of Reid and McNabb this year, which is really tough. McNabb doesn't have the "****ty receiver" excuse anymore as he has a perrenial Pro-bowler in Owens. The defense is muched improved with Kearse anchoring the D-line and their spiritual leaders in Trotter and Douglas returning. The RB and DB situations are the ones I have concerns about, but I'm hoping it doesn't slow us down too much. I expect great things as does the whole of Philadelphia. The NFC doesn't look that intimidating to me. There is a lot of hype behind Minnesota and Seattle, but I have a hard time believing that either of those teams is better than the Eagles. I have no idea how I can still believe in this team despite the heartbreak of three years in a row, but here I am, back on the wagon...The Giants will get pummeled tomorrow anyways...