NFL 2007 Offseason Thread

[SammyG]

Frank Gore IS a midget.

[Skippord]

A midget who will run for 2,000 yards this year

[VonErichLives]

It's suspected that teams have already contacted Culpeper (he's his own agent) and he already has a deal or a few near deals inplace hence why he wants a release. The Dolphins could trade him, but a team would have to take his current contract which I doubt anyone will do.

If Miami was smart, they'd file tampering charges and then drop the charges in return for Culpeper allowing himself to be traded.. but this is the Dolphins... so I'll guess that doesn't happen.

The "rumors" I've heard so far are him in Jacksonville or St. Louis both teams have former ties to him in Minnesota. I think in Jacksonville if healthy he could end up starting. St. Louis, dunno... he could contend I just don't see him being handed the job.

There was also a rumor he takes 1 year deal to back up Brady in New England "just in case". If he's 100% healthy like he claims I can't see why he'd do that... it would be less money and baring injury no chance to prove himself for next season.

[Nervous Ferret]

I can not wait till kickoff. NFC West is OURS this year. Jackson, Bulger, Holt, Bruce, Bennett, Pace, Wilkins, Little. I can't fucking wait. DANTE HAALLLLLLL XFACTORRR

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

DANTE HALLLLLLLL THE XFACTORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[VonErichLives]

lol The 49ers or Seahawks are winning the NFC west this year

GUARANTEED

picking 2 of the 4 teams.. wow... you risk taker you...

I have a prediction... someone team from the AFC or NFC will win the super bowl....

[RP]

Colts will repeat for sure.

[Nervous Ferret]

Really feeling the 49ers to go 13-3 or something, but not to win a playoff game

[Skippord]

picking 2 of the 4 teams.. wow... you risk taker you...

I have a prediction... someone team from the AFC or NFC will win the super bowl....
I'm picking someone from the XFL to win it

[mrslackalack]

The NFC West is a wide open division this season

The Seahawks have owned it lately but they lost some guys in the past 2 seasons and Alexander is not 100 percent

The Cards have the talent (espc on offense), but always underachieve or a dissapointment

The Rams have lots of weapons this season, but they have to not face a 2nd half collapse like last season

The 49ers look like a type of team that could go 11-5 or 5-11 you just dont know. I wonder how their offense will be different since Turner left as OC.

[McLegend]

08-09 is the 49ers year. This year they will probably go like 9-7 or 10-6 at best.

[mrslackalack]

I think the NFC West is prolly the most wide open division out there in the NFL this season.

[Kris P Lettus]

AFC East

[MTH15]

NFC South...anyone? Its always one team that is always sucking balls for like one season. But all of the South teams have been to the NFC Championship the past 5 years. Watch the falcons go like 4-12 this year. ID BE PISSED!!!

[Gonzo]

The NFC South is slowly moving towards suckitude. The Saints are the only team that anyone can probably put any money on to do well. The Falcons are going to be stuck in mediocrity hell as long as Vick is their QB.

The Bucs are on the down and out and the Panthers slowly look to be going that way too.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

AFC East

There's no way the Pats will be in any danger of not winning the East comfortably. If they don't clear it by at least 2 games I'll be stunned (barring injuries etc obviously)

I kinda like how the AFC North looks this year. Baltimore and Cincy are pretty much right there, I'd put the Steelers only slightly behind, depending on how Tomlin shapes up there. And the Browns...well, they'll give you a game :o

[Skippord]

AFC West Son


Except the Raiders

[Mr. Monday Morning]

And the Chiefs

[Kris P Lettus]

There's no way the Pats will be in any danger of not winning the East comfortably. If they don't clear it by at least 2 games I'll be stunned (barring injuries etc obviously)
Dolphins got Trent Green who's been on the verge of making it to the big game for like the past 7 years.. And a new coach.. New QB, new coach, worked for the Saints..

Jets were 10-6 last year, making it to the playoffs it the AFC.. I wouldn't count them out..

Bills could easily push for a playoff spot with a solid D and the addition of RB Marshawn Lynch..

Pats don't need an explaination..

Just look at it this way, The Pats will NOT go undefeted in their own division..

That being said, Pat/Ravens AFC Chapionship..

[MTH15]

Ravens defense is awsome. I hope the Pats and Colts go like 7-9. So there can be new faces in the playoffs in the AFC

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Dolphins got Trent Green who's been on the verge of making it to the big game for like the past 7 years.. And a new coach.. New QB, new coach, worked for the Saints..

He's worked with Cameron before I'll give you that. But he's also been playing behind the Chiefs O-line, which was about 10x what Miami's is. Plus their D has to hit the wall at some point, Thomas and Taylor can't go forever.

Jets were 10-6 last year, making it to the playoffs it the AFC.. I wouldn't count them out..

I like what Mangini has done so far, and they could certainly pull an upset, but I just think the Pats have way too much firepower for them now. Last year they really scrapped and kept the games close, I don't think they'll be able to this year.

Bills could easily push for a playoff spot with a solid D and the addition of RB Marshawn Lynch..

I'd reserve judgment on the D given that they lost Spikes, Fletcher *and* Clements. It's asking an awful lot of their young players to fill those guys' shoes.

[Kris P Lettus]

I know what you're saying and I think the Pats will win the division.. I mean, they were already a powerhouse and with the outsatanding offseason they've had, they are the fav to go to the super bowl.. I just think the other teams in that division, either with young or new QB's and new coaches and whatnot have a chance at the playoffs..

[SammyG]

I can not wait to draft Steven Jackson in my fantasy league.

[mrslackalack]

Yeah I think the AFC East is the Pats Division hands down. BUT I think any of the other 3 (Jets, Dolphins, and Bills) are WC caliber teams.

[mrslackalack]

NFC South is a diverse league. I def like the Saints to win the division. But CAR TB and ATL are teams that seem to have a bad season and then rebound the next.

[mrslackalack]

I say the AFC West is 2 team race between Denver and SD. The Chiefs seem to be in rebuliding mode.

[Kris P Lettus]

AFC South is really the "wild card" division..

Titans could be great.. The Jags have been tough, specially on D.. The Texan just got their great white hype in Shaub.. And then you have the Colts who have been awesome ever since Dungy got there..

[D Mac]

And the Chiefs

:foc:

[Mr. Monday Morning]

3 things make me say that DM, 3 things

1) Herm
2) Edwards
3) Herm Edwards

[mrslackalack]

HELLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WE PLAY TO WIN THE GAME! Herm Edwards a couple years back.

[mrslackalack]

Yeah the AFC South is tough as well. While its the Colts division hands down. The Jags are def a team that can make a good run in the playoffs. I think the Texans wont make the playoffs but will have a 6-10 to 8-8 type of season. It was awesome what the Titans did ly but 3 things worry me about them this season 1. Lack of WRs 2. RB depth and 3. Vince Young is on the Madden Cover this season.

[mrslackalack]

Who do you all like from the AFC North?

[Gonzo]

1. Bengals
2. Ravens
3. Steelers
4. Browns

The Steelers and Ravens could flip flop, depends how the division games go.

[OssMan]

The Pittcinattimoreland Bengvenbrowners

[mrslackalack]

Yeah I like the Bengals as the Division Champs. Like you Gonzo its very tough for 2nd and 3rd but I say Steelers 2nd and Ravens 3rd (one of them has a great shot for WC) and the Browns will be in last but will be better than last season.

[Kris P Lettus]

Ravens

[Kris P Lettus]

Do y'all think the Browns should start Brady Quinn this season??

I mean, if they start Charlie Frye for the next couple of years, even with the revamped o-line and Jamal Lewis, they'll prolly still be under .500.. Then you have to give Quinn atleast two years to get ajusted.. I say start him now..

[Kris P Lettus]

Also, what do y'all think about all the other QB battles around the league??

Carr or Delhomne??

Gracia or Simms??

Etc??

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

I don't really think either of those battles, Garcia Simms MAYBE but Carr/Delhomme def isn't

[Kris P Lettus]

Carr has always showed signs of greatness.. His line was horrid..

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Yeah but I don't think they brought him to compete with Delhomne, Delhomne is the starter......Carr is the insurance

[Kris P Lettus]

Yeah but if Carr has a better offseason, who knows..

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Gruden already said Garcia will start, bar something happening between now and the season.

[SammyG]

Good, Garcia should be the starter in TB

[Gonzo]

Garcia will probably start in Tampa provided Simms doesn't have a strong showing in training camp. The thing is though, if Garcia plays a year or two in Tampa, they are going to need a new QB at the end of his tenure there. I doubt after that Chris Simms will still be around or will even be worth developing.

[SammyG]

Is it September yet?

[mrslackalack]

I say Delhomme starts for Car but if he struggles Carr will step in

[mrslackalack]

Yeah I have heard Garcias the starter in TB as well

[mrslackalack]

Well KPL Id say the Browns should start Frye for the season. I dont think they should throw Quinn into the system yet. But if the Browns suck early on then they should let him come in games late like Vince Young or start him later on in the season. I think he should sit for a whole year and learn because it benefitted Carson Palmer tremendously and hes one of the best QBs in the league.

[mrslackalack]

Jags are showing strong interest in Culpepper

[mrslackalack]

If they do sign him, do you think they will trade or release Leftwich or Garrard?

[mrslackalack]

How do you all see the NFC East this season?

I see it

Cowboys
Eagles
Giants
Redskins

[mrslackalack]

Another QB battle is the Chiefs. Will they start Huard or Croyle?

[Kris P Lettus]

lol

Spamming up the NFL thread..

NICE

[SammyG]

WATS SPAM

[VonErichLives]

Colts will repeat for sure.

See now at least that's a prediction... I disagree of course, but it's better then "one of these two teams of the 4 will win it".

Just wondering, if something did happen to Peyton, is their any ideas of how Sorgi would be?

Here the talk is Vinny will be back, which shows bill isn't ready to trust he's team to Cassell if something happend to Brady.

AFC East

Wide open? not really... I would say the AFC East is back to being one of if not the toughest division... but wide open would mean every team has a good shot at the Division... they don't, barring injuries the Pats just have too much fire power and good coaching.

That being said, the Jets or Phins should make a run at a WildCard, problem is the division beats on it'self which makes it easier for a #2 team in a shitty confrence to get the Wildcard then the #2 in a good confrence.

[RP]

LOL Have you seen Vinne Tesdeverde play lately? I'd trust my team to Sorgi before Tesdeverde

[VonErichLives]

LOL Have you seen Vinne Tesdeverde play lately? I'd trust my team to Sorgi before Tesdeverde

I wasn't asking vinny vs. sorgi... and Vinny actually didn't look 1/2 bad the little he played... that being said I don't have much confidence in either backup and just hope brady stays healthy.

so I ask again, what's the feeling on Sorgi running the offense if Manning goes down... do they changes the offense or can he run the same system?

side note: Culppeper broker a hand in a car accident, I haven't heard which hand.

[Y2Ant]

Proof that Culpepper can't drive a car.

(he prefers boats)

[mrslackalack]

LOL

[mrslackalack]

I think the Colts will have a great season but I think they will fall to the Pats in a classic AFC Title game.

[mrslackalack]

In a big money fantasy fb draft I was in back in 05, I had the #3 pick and and Peyton and LT were taking with the first 2 picks. I had planned on picking Alexander but I was talking with a friend who wasnt in the league and he said he would have picked Culpepper even if he had the #1 pick because he came off his best season ever. I thought about it and realized Culpepper had lost Moss but Burelson looked like a promising target. I picked Culepper and of course all the Ints and boat incidents happened then the season ending injury. Alexander went on to be MVP that season. While I had a winning season had I picked Alexander I likely would have won the title.

[el fregadero]

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/bengals/2007-06-09-johnson-horse_N.htm

Ocho Cinco beat a horse, and proceeds to challenge Kobe to 1 on 1 basketball.

[VonErichLives]

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/bengals/2007-06-09-johnson-horse_N.htm

Ocho Cinco beat a horse, and proceeds to challenge Kobe to 1 on 1 basketball.

1) Why did he get a 100meter head start on the horse?

2) I would have lmfao if he blew an ACL doing this stupid thing...

[SammyG]

After the race, he pulled up holding his hamstring, just to scare Marvin Lewis. Pretty rofl.

[Kris P Lettus]

Saints/Ravens Superbowl

[SammyG]

Patriots will make the superbowl in the afc.

[Kris P Lettus]

RAVENS

[SammyG]

Wow, you've made two consecutive posts without having .. at the end.

[RP]

Patriots will make the superbowl in the afc.


nigger please

[Kris P Lettus]

Wow, you've made two consecutive posts without having .. at the end.

Wow, everytime I read your posts, I picture you trimming your eyebrows with a number 2 guard..

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

1) Why did he get a 100meter head start on the horse?

2) I would have lmfao if he blew an ACL doing this stupid thing...
Probably because a horse has double the legs? And that's how Cris Collins did it (twice and lost both times) back when he did it

but LMAO imagine if he wrecked his career because he was doing a stupid event for charity....That's so hilarious

[el fregadero]

But he didn't, thus adding to the already ghastly amount of fear the number 85 puts in the heart of d-backs.

[VonErichLives]

Probably because a horse has double the legs? And that's how Cris Collins did it (twice and lost both times) back when he did it

but LMAO imagine if he wrecked his career because he was doing a stupid event for charity....That's so hilarious

at least it wasn't flag football on the beach...

[mrslackalack]

I wonder if the cops were called?

[Kris P Lettus]

Saints cut KR/WR Michael "Beerman" Lewis and DT/DE Willie Whitehead..

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/NO/10227322

:(

Laraun Landry got shot in the nuts by a paintball gun Wed afternoon when Coach Gibbs allowed players to leave practice early to go out and do team activities.. Alot of the D went to play paintball and Landry got shot in the "groin".. He is favoring his left leg and can't practice for like a week..

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/WAS/10227337

LOL

Oh and Culpeppers hand is just bruised.. He said he's more upset about wrecking his '74 Caprice..

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/MIA/10225784

I read/hjeard all those from other sorces but that was the easiest place to find all three together..

[mrslackalack]

Lewis would def help a team in the return game.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

so does that mean Bush is gonna do KO returns this year?

[Kris P Lettus]

so does that mean Bush is gonna do KO returns this year?
He'll prolly do it "part time" like last season..

He'll be one of are 9 recievers or one of our 4 RBs..

Lewis was hurt most of last season starting from last years training camp.. They been talking about cutting him since then.. Whitehead kinda suprises me, as he's a solid veteran d-lineman and everyone keeps saying we need depth at DT..

[RP]

I'm gunna go ahead and say it right now. I think Joseph Addai will be the leagues MVP this year.

[Crimson]

lol

[Crimson]

I think he'll have a very good season..but not an MVP like season.

[OssMan]

lol Laron Landry gettin shot in the nuts

[mrslackalack]

I think Addai might be the guy that breaks out into a superstar into his 2nd season like LJ Gore and Steven Jackson did in their 2nd seasons.

[mrslackalack]

Didnt one game last season Addai have 100 plus yards with 4 TDs and almost had a 5th?

[RP]

Didnt one game last season Addai have 100 plus yards with 4 TDs and almost had a 5th?


Yah against the Eagles. He pretty much shredded them all night.

Heres why i think he'll be MVP. For one, he's not gunna share the rock this year. Dungy said he wasnt gunna go away from the two back system, but i dont believe that at all. Addai will get 80% of the work if not more. Two, if people play Peyton Manning like they did last year. Not only will Addai have 1400 yards rushing and 1200 yards recieving with about 80 receptions and 18 tds, but the Colts will win another Superbowl for sure.

I know every thinks i'm nuts, but i'd seriously like someone to tell me how do you stop the Colts? How do you play defense against an offense that can air it out better then any team in the league and if you play them for that, then they are fully content and probably the best in the league with dunking and dinking there way to the other end of the field.

If defense play Manning like they did last year, Addai will blow up this season in a big way. And if our defense is stopping the run, we're about as tuff as it gets to beating.

I can honestly see the Colts repeating this year. There demeanor reminds me so much like the Pats after they beat the Rams.

Pats vs Colts SUPERBOWL this year guys. Just like last year.

[SammyG]

Pats vs Colts SUPERBOWL?! Not possible. AFC Championship, for sure though. I can't fucking wait for Steven Jackson to dominate this year.

[RP]

Oh its true. Its damn true.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

SammyG I think you are missing the point

[Kris P Lettus]

Lavar Arrington broke several bones in a motorcycle accident this past weekend.. He prolly won't play a snap in '07..

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Another member of the Bengals got arrested I guess...lol hilarious

[mrslackalack]

lol yup a third string RB did.

[mrslackalack]

lol at Tommie Harris saying several times he wants McNabb to be the QB of the Bears.

[OssMan]

word to the Giants cutting LaVar Arrington, thats whats up.

[mrslackalack]

I thought Arrington would be a HOF one day coming out of college. He was decent, but a dissapointment in my opinion.

[SammyG]

That sucks about Lavar.

[mrslackalack]

Titans resigned Chris Brown to a 1 yr deal. Many feel he will be the starting RB for the Titans instead of Lendale White.

[Gonzo]

word to the Giants cutting LaVar Arrington, thats whats up.

Shame he is injury prone, I believed he was getting better in the Giants system in '06.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Titans resigned Chris Brown to a 1 yr deal. Many feel he will be the starting RB for the Titans instead of Lendale White.
Probably, LenDale White should be the starter but he keeps showing up late and overweight for practice...plus hes always injuried (and its always a hamstring, which is probably related to him being out of shape/over weight)

[mrslackalack]

Yeah Fisher seemed ticked about Lendale being overweight and late.

[LoDownM]

I should follow the offseason more...wtf at KC trading Dante Hall :mad:

[SammyG]

He's in the STL now. We really needed him too. He's gonna tear shit up.

[mrslackalack]

I love all the offensive weapons the Rams have this season.

Bulger- coming off his best season ever
Holt- Def a top 5 WR in the league
Steven Jackson- Def a top 5 RB in the league
Bennett- Had some great games as a Titan, should do good with the Rams
Bruce- Def a vet WR you can count on
Hall- The 2nd best return man in my opinion in the league after Hester
McMichael- Def a top 10 TE in the league.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

They only problem with the Rams is a few of those players are a little past their prime

[DrA]

I love all the offensive weapons the Rams have this season.

Bulger- coming off his best season ever
Holt- Def a top 5 WR in the league
Steven Jackson- Def a top 5 RB in the league
Bennett- Had some great games as a Titan, should do good with the Rams
Bruce- Def a vet WR you can count on
Hall- The 2nd best return man in my opinion in the league after Hester
McMichael- Def a top 10 TE in the league.

What about by week eight when half those guys are injured?

[Kris P Lettus]

They don't have shit on the Saints offense..

[SammyG]

We didnt struggle with injuries on the offensive side of the ball really last year. Bulger started all 16 games, for the first time ever. I am really excited about next year. Our offense is ridiculously good. Also, James Hall should provide a decent pass rush on defense, and prevent teams from double teaming Little all the time. Dante Hall may be a bit past his prime, but I still expect big things.

[The Miz]

The Arizona Cardinals will win the NFC West

[RP]

With what offensive line?

[The Miz]

Don't be glib, Rectal Pertruder. The Arizona Cardinals will win the NFC West.

[SammyG]

Nahhh. No way. I'm convinced that this is our year. Our offense is back to the Greatest Show on Turf days.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Ouch. Brian Finneran to miss a second straight season. Poor guy.</font>

[mrslackalack]

There are alot of great offensive powered teams in the NFL this coming season . I mean Colts, Saints, Bengals, Chargers, Pats, Cards etc.

[mrslackalack]

Romeo Crennel hinted that as of now Derek Anderson is the Browns starting QB this season

[mrslackalack]

Gruden is still trying to convince Jake Plummer to unretire. Many feel either he wants Plummer to start next season or doing this to motavate Garcia and Simms to push harder.

[MTH15]

You could have just edited your first post :) and I'm suprised Vick aint suspended yet. This NFL Classics thing on NFL Network is the shit

[mrslackalack]

Yeah they have a great selection of games they have shown on it as well

[SammyG]

I was watchin the Seattle GB game from like 3-4 years ago. WE WANT THE BALL, WE'RE GONNA SCORE.

[RP]

Yah you know what. Everyone laughs at Matt Hasleback about that, but he had some serious nuts to say that and if he would have scored a TD, everyone would have been on those nuts.


I think Seattle is going to the Superbowl this year. I dont know yet who wins it. But i'm picking Seattle from the NFC for sure.

[SammyG]

... you're retarded if you think the Hawks are going to the Superbowl this year.

[mrslackalack]

Yeah many dont have the Seahawks in the playoffs this season.

[MTH15]

Yeah they have a great selection of games they have shown on it as well
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: yea it really does. But they keep showing games from like 2004 and 2006. Show me a game that ended in some latterals or a hail mary. Like that saints game. forgot who they were facing. But they pitched the ball back like 50 times on the last play. I think they are like the Kings of last second miracle plays...for now:mad:

[SammyG]

and then proceeded to miss the extra point. ROFFLLLL

[Gonzo]

Is it just me or does it seem like the NFL is getting out of control with its players getting in trouble with the law and such? I was just reading a Dolphins player got in some trouble in Miami Beach and the police had to taser him to subdue him. Christ.

[mrslackalack]

They have shown some classic games on there like the 49ers/Cowboys playoff game with the Montana to Clark catch to win the game.

[mrslackalack]

Does anyone think there is a chance LJ might demand a trade since hes said hes holding out?

[Gonzo]

Chiefs would be crazy to let LJ go.

[mrslackalack]

Yes they would, but I heard they are high on their backup RB who they loved because he tore it up in NFL Europe lol. LJ wants LT type of money. LJ is making only 1.7 mil a year which is pretty low for a high caliber type of player that he is.

[SammyG]

LJ does deserve a raise. a huge one.

[weather vane]

Kitna guarentees 10+ win season for the Lions.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2914874

[Kris P Lettus]

LOL

[LoDownM]

Chiefs would be crazy to let LJ go.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Let's see how good he is without Willie Roaf in front of him

[LoDownM]

Wasn't Roaf out most of the season anyway?

[Kris P Lettus]

Roaf retired before the season last year.. Turley came back and was shit..

[SammyG]

lol, Jon Kitna.

[mrslackalack]

LOL Kitna

[SammyG]

Haha, Tank Johnson released. What a stupid negro. Tank Johnson and Pacman should join WWE and be called the Convikts.

[Kris P Lettus]

I'd love the Saints to sign Johnson.. If he staightens up his personal shit, he'd be a great addition and add much needed depth..

Anyone know the salary cap room and whatnot?? Like could the Saints afford him?? I've never been able to find a site with said info..

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Roaf retired before the season last year.. Turley came back and was shit..

My bad, I meant Will Shields

[mrslackalack]

One analyist said today he feels Hackett will pass Branch as the #1 WR for the Seahawks

[road doggy dogg]

I reckon Tank will go to the Bills.

[mrslackalack]

Bills are the fav to get him I heard

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Who is going to start for the Bills next season at tailback? Is it gonna be Lynch or is there someone else on the team I'm not thinking of?

[road doggy dogg]

I'd imagine it's gotta be Lynch. Who else do they even have? Anthony Thomas?

[SammyG]

LOL @ Mike Furrey upping the ante to 12 wins for the year. Lions are drinking some serious Koolaid.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Remember a few years ago Roy Williams predicted they would beat the Bears (think it was the Bears anyway) and they ended up losing by 30 or 40 points?

Lions are real good with predictions

[SammyG]

Didn't he also claim they were "really close" to scoring 40 points after their first game, which they lost to the Seahawks by a score of 9-6 ?

[road doggy dogg]

:cool:

[SammyG]

Calvin Johnson needs to start making guarentees. He should guarentee he has at least 40 touchdown catches this year.

[RP]

Who is going to start for the Bills next season at tailback? Is it gonna be Lynch or is there someone else on the team I'm not thinking of?


Lynch killed everyone else.

[mrslackalack]

Id say Lynch will start and Thomas will get some carries as hes a power back and for 3rd downs

[mrslackalack]

Its hilarous that Kitna said that when his 2 career best records as a starter were 9-7 and 8-8!

[Hanso Amore]

Lynch will be the feature back, however it seems like the bills are easing him in. He will be on the Addai type level, working more into the starting role as the weeks pass. I predict about 1000 yards rushing and about 40 catches. Anthony Thomas and their 4th Pick Wright will also get carries every game. Wright is a very powerful back who fell after a great career at Fresno ST because of injuries. He will never be a starting back, but as a 5-10 carries a game he will be a great change of pace back. By the end of the year The A-train will be out of a job.

Alot of people have Tank to the bills, which I would welcome, but it wont happen. Both GM Marv Levy and Coach Dick Jauron are all about High Character players, that is their thing. No way they bring in a troubled guy that is going to miss 8 games. Bill traded for Darwin Walker and if he doesn't sign, then we are just going to suck it up the middle. If he doesn't play, I doubt we sign anyone else.

[road doggy dogg]

Kitna's lofty aim: 50 passing TDs

July 1, 2007

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At this rate, Jon Kitna might say the Lions are going to win two Super Bowls -- this season.

Having already made waves by saying the Lions will win 10 games this year, the quarterback mentioned another far-out figure during an appearance on ESPN's "Mike and Mike in the Morning" radio show Friday.

Asked how many touchdown passes he will throw this season, Kitna replied: "We've been joking around as the passing-game crew -- the receivers and tights ends and stuff -- we've been breaking down our little huddles saying '50' and all that stuff.

"But we know that's an awful lofty goal."

Why, yes, it is. The NFL record, held by Peyton Manning, is 49. Kitna's career high is 26, set in 2003.

The interviewers also asked Kitna about his 10-wins-or-more prediction, and he again stood behind it.

"The thing I think is holding back our organization is expectations," Kitna said. "Our expectation level has to come up."

• Kitna also mentioned that tailback Kevin Jones is "looking good" in his recovery from a serious foot injury suffered last season.

haha Kitna is like my favourite Lion now

[RP]

LOL what is that guy smoking. I want some now.

[MTH15]

Kitna did pass for like 4000 yards. I'd lmao if they won like 2 games. D hall says he wants to be a FA after his contract is out in ATL :( shit

[road doggy dogg]

Yeah Kitna will def get the good numbers (fantasy-wise, at least) but I think it's a bit much to expect anything over 30 TDs, even with the receivers he has. Don't get me wrong though, I'm glad the team is setting the bar high, at least that way when they settle for much less, "much less" will be more than what they're used to. I hope.



Hall will probably get a huge contract elsewhere after this season. And I'll laugh because he's the most over-rated player ever.

[Hanso Amore]

Cornerbacks, even shutdown, are over paid. While Having Champ Bailey is amazing, alot of teams can get by with 3 or 4 guys that cost the same (See Colts/Patriots.

For now it seems, you can mask your corners with systems. Im sure they will get figured out and the day of Lockdown premium corners will come back, but when guys like Clements are getting 80 million, the cover 2 is worth its weight in gold. Premium Safeties are really starting to emerge as the important money posistion. Also Guard. 10 years ago it wasnt an important spot, but now with rotations on DLine as opposed to a guy getting all the snaps, top notch guards are really important. When you have fresh D lineman rushing all game, you need a stud out there to suck them in.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

I remember a few years ago the Bengals started 3-0 I think and Kitna came out and predicted they'd do no worse than 13-3. They ended up 6-10 I believe. Where's your god now, Jon?

[Kris P Lettus]

NFL International to focus on global impact:
NFL Europa discontinued

June 29, 2007) -- The NFL has determined that it will switch the focus of its international business strategy to presenting the NFL to the widest possible global audience, including broader media visibility and the staging of international regular-season games, and will discontinue NFL Europa (http://www.nfleurope.com/). "The time is right to re-focus the NFL's strategy on initiatives with global impact, including worldwide media coverage of our sport and the staging of live regular-season NFL games," commented Mark Waller, senior vice president of NFL International.


"We will continue to build our international fan base by taking advantage of technology and customized digital media that make the NFL more accessible on a global scale than ever before and through the regular-season game experience. NFL Europa has created thousands of passionate fans who have supported that league and our sport for many years and we look forward to building on this foundation as we begin this new phase of our international development."


Last October, NFL owners passed a resolution to stage up to two international regular-season games per season. The new international series will launch on Sunday, October 28 when the Miami Dolphins host the New York Giants at London's Wembley Stadium.


In addition to the 2007 game in the United Kingdom, the NFL is preparing to stage regular-season games in future seasons in Germany, Mexico and Canada, with Germany being a strong candidate to host a regular-season NFL game in 2008.


NFL Europa began in 1991 as the World League of American Football, with 10 teams competing in North America and Europe. After a two-year hiatus (1993-94) following the 1992 season, the league returned in 1995 as a six-team, all-European venture, with five teams in Germany since 2005, and has existed in that format through its final season in 2007.

Yeah, maybe it because the stopped showing it on national television.. Not everyone has NFL Network ffs..

[MTH15]

I do :) Those NFL Football Follies are halarious

[Kris P Lettus]

I blame you then..

I had it when I lived in NOLA but Time Warner doesn't carry it.. We just changed to Commcast and they say they'll have it by preseason..

[MTH15]

I got comcast too. I just called and ordered it for a year. like 1.99$ + 1.99$ for installation (which makes no sense because we were on the phone) so it was 4.00$. Pretty cheap

[DrA]

I actually think that the Lions won't be that awful this year. While I doubt that they will win 12 games or anything like that, I don't think that 8-8 is out of the question for them. Kitna really isn't that bad.

I also want to point out that having Norv Turner as your head coach is an automatic death sentence. It's a shame, since San Diego has so much talent on that team. I would not be surprised if they were under .500 this season.

[SammyG]

The St.Louis Rams will win the NFC West

[MTH15]

Lol he started it again.... St.Louis needs some help defensively....and I'm very cerial about that

[Crimson]

Dominic Rhodes has been suspended for 4 games..lol Raiders

[SammyG]

My friend Tricia is dating Bobby Petrino's nephew, and she met Bobby yesterday, and got me an autograph.

[VonErichLives]

My friend Tricia is dating Bobby Petrino's nephew, and she met Bobby yesterday, and got me an autograph.

Should have gotten in on an mspca card. :)

[OssMan]

My friend Tricia is dating Bobby Petrino's nephew, and she met Bobby yesterday, and got me an autograph.Should have gotten her Food Stamps

[SammyG]

I also told her I am a Rams fan. I wonder if she told Bobby that.

[Kris P Lettus]

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Former Philadelphia linebacker Dhani Jones, who started for the Eagles last season but was waived after last spring's draft, said Thursday night that he intends to sign with the New Orleans Saints.

Jones, 29, discussed his decision while being interviewed on the NFL Network. Saints spokesman Greg Bensel did not immediately respond to a message seeking confirmation from the team.

Jones, who is listed at 6-foot-1, 240 pounds, played four season with the New York Giants before spending the past three with the Eagles. In Philadelphia, he was considered a disappointment after his combined tackle and assist totals fell into the 70s during each of his three seasons there, down from a career high of 120 during his last season in New York.

He played in all 16 regular season games in 2006 and was credited with 55 tackles and 21 assists, as well as half a sack.


He played for Payton in NY.. Still adding much needed depth to our D..

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Dhani Jones designs his own bowties

[Kris P Lettus]

lol

For real??

[mrslackalack]

lol

[mrslackalack]

The Saints look very dangerous this season.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

lol

For real??
http://www.fivestarties.com/

[SammyG]

Wow

[Kris P Lettus]

hahahahaha

I didn't really know much about him until the signing, but now I f'n love the guy..

[RP]

Dhani Jones might be a fag.

[Kris P Lettus]

Id your gaydar going off or something??

I always heard fags can tell other fags so if you say so, he prolly is..

[Kris P Lettus]

Or I could have gone with:

Just because he is going to push Peyton Manning's shit in on 9/6/07 doesn't nessasarally make him "gay"..

[SammyG]

lol. Colts will win that game by double digits.

[mrslackalack]

Should be a great game.

[Kris P Lettus]

lol. Colts will win that game by double digits.

Even if that happens, they will still make it to the playoffs where you can watch them from your home..

Along with the entire Rams organization..

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

lol terrible

[D Mac]

I should follow the offseason more...wtf at KC trading Dante Hall :mad:

A little late here but don't worry LoDownM, he's all washed up anyways.

[mrslackalack]

Its like who is Dante Hall these days with what Hester did last season.

[RP]

Colts are gunna smash the Saints. Its gunna be pretty bad. Bob Sanders will be healthy and will probably destroy Reggie Bush, ala Lito Shepard. But this time he'll actually kill that nig.

[RP]

I'm willing to bet anything pretty much. Anything you wanna bet Krispy. I'll give you 15 points. Colts will destroy the Saints opening week. Its gunna be a badddddd.

[Gonzo]

You guys are retarded.

[SammyG]

lol @ that one dude last year saying the Saints are playing as if a hurricane hit them. And getting fired.

[SammyG]

The only question this year is whether the Pats or the Colts are representing the AFC in the Super Bowl, aka winning it.

[Kris P Lettus]

Ravens

[RP]

Ravens


Are you smoking crack?

[Kris P Lettus]

Raven or Pats are going for the AFC next year, gartanteed..

[Kris P Lettus]

Oh and we can def bet an avatar for the week one game, RP..

[Nervous Ferret]

It is real sweet to guarantee stuff in July, let me tell you that.

[D Mac]

I can't believe i'm saying this. But I agree with Nerf. :nono:

[Kris P Lettus]

Obviously I was being alittle facetious..

[mrslackalack]

If we listen to trash talk then the Lions will go anywhere from 12-4 to 10-6

[OssMan]

How much you wanna make a bet I could throw a football over one of them moutains

[Skippord]

Denver Broncos

[Skippord]

SUPER BOWL BOUND

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

How much you wanna make a bet I could throw a football over one of them moutains
Honestly that is the funniest thing you've ever said on TPWW, nice work

[RP]

Jon Kitna should come out tommorow morning and tell everyone he has the arm of God.

[SammyG]

Bulger might hold out if he doesn't get a good contract extension:(

[road doggy dogg]

Apparently those comments were "blown way out of proportion". Of course that's probably just his agent playing damage control.

[mrslackalack]

LOL at the ND uncle reference Assman

[mrslackalack]

AFC is loaded this yr.

[road doggy dogg]

AFC is loaded this yr.

Where have you been the past decade?

[mrslackalack]

Well the AFC always has talent. But this year Id say it might be the deepest ever. You have the Colts, Pats, Broncos, Chargers, Bengals, Ravens, Steelers etc.

[OssMan]

You guys are retarded.LOL at the ND napoleon reference Gonzo

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

im in ur nd referencin ur gonzo

[SammyG]

Just updated the rosters for my Madden 06 game on this old computer. Rams are siicckkk

[Nervous Ferret]

yeah?

[RP]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AiuRzW5h3NSPXgLDlY0VvrQ5nYcB?slug=ap-colts-freeney&prov=ap&type=lgns



BACK TO BACK

[SammyG]

Jesus. 6 years 72 million

[RP]

THEY SHOULDA NEVAH GAVE DEM NIGGA'S MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mrslackalack]

HUGE contract for Freeney

[SammyG]

I am incredibly pissed at Fahkir Brown getting a 4 game suspension :( :( :( :(

[weather vane]

wow with Freeny's contract

he isn't even the best DE, nevermind the best defensive player

[Kris P Lettus]

I would argue he is the best DE..

I know you're gonna say Jason Taylor but Freeney is still mad young and already dominate.. Taylor is looking for acting roles and shit.. He'll never have another year like he did in '06..

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Freeney only had 5.5 sacks last season though, kind of an odd time to get a huge free agent contract isn't it?

He still has a big impact on that D though obviously, allowing others to get free'd up etc but he is an elite pass rusher, you'd expect more then just 5 and 1/2 sacks in a year.

Bob Sanders is the glue (and the best player) on that defensive though, how much time is left on his deal?

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

And RP before you flip out, I realize he was double team and was focused on...but so wasn't everyone other elite pass rusher in the NFL

[weather vane]

Jason Taylor will have a better year then Dwight Freeney.

[Kris P Lettus]

But Freeney is going into his what, fifth season?? Like Reggie Bush, he's numbers don't nessarsarily reflect his impact.. Drawing double teams, making Off Coordinators have to gameplay for him, etc..

[weather vane]

I don't want excuses, I want results.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

But Freeney is going into his what, fifth season?? Like Reggie Bush, he's numbers don't nessarsarily reflect his impact.. Drawing double teams, making Off Coordinators have to gameplay for him, etc..Oh yeah without a doubt Freeney is a great player, I think this past season was the only time he didn't make the Probowl, but just because he frees up other players and coordinators plan around him doesn't make him the best. One big reason why I think that is because is an outstanding pass rusher but is he great against the run? I personally don't think he is

Still though, he is a top 5 DE in the NFL..that's how good of a pass rusher he is

I personally think Julius Peppers is the best DE in the NFL, he can do it all and do it all extremely well. He is great against the pass, the rush and can even drop back into coverage. He had 13 sacks, hit the QB 38 times, deflected 12 passes and forced 3 fumbles last season. Dude is a monster

[Kris P Lettus]

Yeah, Peppers use to make Aarron Brooks shit his pants twice a year..

Now Jammal Brown has put a stop to all that..

:cool:

[el fregadero]

Peppers is A Freak.

[mrslackalack]

Peppers is raw. He could easily be playing in the NBA.

[mrslackalack]

Some1 actually drafted Freeney in the 3rd rd of my fantasy fb draft last season lol

[SammyG]

Leonard Little.

[RP]

Jason Taylor will have a better year then Dwight Freeney.


I will put money on this seriously. 20$ says you're wrong.

[RP]

Freeney only had 5.5 sacks last season though, kind of an odd time to get a huge free agent contract isn't it?

He still has a big impact on that D though obviously, allowing others to get free'd up etc but he is an elite pass rusher, you'd expect more then just 5 and 1/2 sacks in a year.

Bob Sanders is the glue (and the best player) on that defensive though, how much time is left on his deal?


He had a shoulder injury and a knee injury that lingered from the beginning of training camp. Plus he was rarely double teamed. Most of the time he was triple teamed by either a formation specifically designed for his side or by olinemen and RBs and TE's blocking him and chipping at him from every direction.

The thing about the deal is that it only counts as 5.7 million this year and i think a tad bit more next.. not alot. Sure not 9 million and 11 million that it woulda cost us. According to John Clayton, because of this deal, we're under the cap by about 4 or 5 million ( if i remember reading correctly ). And that we'll have even more cap space when we release Corey Simon here soon and the cap is suppose to go up next year by about 4 or 5 million maybe more i dont remember. So we'll be able to sign Bob Sanders and Tarik Glenn who i think our both up next year.

[MTH15]

Julius is a freak though. We can play as WR if he wanted...or TE maybe, you know who the next Julius Peppers will be? Jamaal Anderson. Hes tall fast and he used to play WR. DE

[SammyG]

k

[mrslackalack]

Anderson has had comparisons to Peppers. I dunno if he will be as great as Peppers but many think he will have a good career.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

If anything, Jamaal Anderson will be at the very least the next Reggie White.

On a completely unrelated note, I hear Justin Blalock will end up being the next Gene Upshaw and Chris Houston is on track to be the next Deion Sanders.

[Kris P Lettus]

Drew Bress is the next Joe Montana and Reggie Bush is the next Gayle Sayers..

[RP]

Bob Sanders is on pace to be the next Ronnie...Bob Sanders

[SammyG]

Steven Jackson's career>Reggie Bush's career

[weather vane]

I will put money on this seriously. 20$ says you're wrong.

Yeah making bets over the tinternet for money works. I did that one time.

[Shisen Kopf]

Drew Bress is the next Joe Montana and Reggie Bush is the next Gayle Sayers..


no. :nono:

[UmbrellaCorporation]

Drew Bress is the next Joe Montana and Reggie Bush is the next Gayle Sayers..

I have heard worse comparisons. :D

:love: Nola Saints.

[MTH15]

Reggie Bush will be like the next Barry Sanders. Drew Brees will be the next um... I dont know. And Chris Houston being the next Deion Sanders....no and Justin Blalock will probably suck in the NFL. If he blocks good Vicks passin for 2500 yards

[SammyG]

Michael VICK IS GONNA BE IN THE PRO BOWL LOLZ

[MTH15]

We face the Vikings week 1. I remember what happened like 6 years ago when we faced the Vikes. Vick burned there asses. We got a tough schedule. I'd be suprised if he even got 2000 yards. But theres 5 games I'm looking out for. When we face the Rams, Saints, Saints, Jags, and the Colts. :)