Week 13 in the NFL: The Jets Crash Back to Earth

by Jimmy on Dec 1, 2008 10:35 AM CST in News Comment 34 comments

Here are some thoughts about what happened around the NFL this weekend:

The Colts got another ugly win, but as Shake said, a win is a win. I would like to thank them for giving the Titans's defense the opportunity to tee off on Ken Dorsey this weekend. The Colts could end up with the 5 seed in the AFC because they have a weak schedule down the stretch (Cincinnati, Detroit, @ Jacksonville, and Tennesee in a game that might not mean anything to the Titans).

Giants 23 Redskins 7

The Giants are rolling. The Plaxico Burress thing could serve as a distraction, not because of Burress so much because they are probably better off without him, but because their starting middle linebacker, Antonio Pierce, apparently tried to help him get rid of the gun. There is something like a 3 1/2 year mandatory sentence for unlawful possession in New York, and that is why Pierce was trying to help him out. Pierce might face criminal charges for his role in the whole deal.

Falcons 22 Chargers 16

Philip Rivers went nuts on an intentional grounding call.

3 Questions about this one:

Is there a bigger tool in the NFL than Rivers?
Is there a bigger disapointment in the NFL than the Chargers?
Is there a bigger surprise in the NFL than the Falcons?

Steelers 33 Patriots 10

The Steelers are really good. It is going to be quite a game when they come to LP Field week 16. It is always fun to see the Patriots get thumped. How much, if any, does this hurt Matt Cassel's free agent value?

Broncos 34 Jets 17

The Jets are a good football team, but that should end the they are the best in the AFC talk. Everyone dismissed the Titans last week for getting beaten so badly at home. It will be interesting to see if those same people will dismiss the Jets for the same reason.

Jaguars @ Texans tonight is a match-up of two teams that give the Chargers a run for their money in the most disappointing team race.

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That intentional grounding call was a good one, too.

I was wondering if Rivers would call Mike Carey after he watched the tape to apologize about all the nasty things he said to him.

I hate Music City Miracles!

by gramsey712 on Dec 1, 2008 10:39 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

Excellent paint work on the picture, by the way.

I hate Music City Miracles!

by gramsey712 on Dec 1, 2008 10:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks man!

Who needs Photo Shop when you have those kind of paint skills?

Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.

by Jimmy on Dec 1, 2008 10:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice to see the Jets do what the Titans refuse to do,

lay an egg facing a vastly inferior opponent…

Where I was raised 2 + 2 = 3rd and 6.

by August West on Dec 1, 2008 10:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

No Kidding

I bet PK has them above us still. It’ll get written off as a fluke. While our win over the Lions, was “what was supposed to happen.”

by SuperHorn on Dec 1, 2008 10:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

1. Is there a bigger tool in the NFL than Rivers?

Nope. It gets none bigger.

Where I was raised 2 + 2 = 3rd and 6.

by August West on Dec 1, 2008 10:46 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

They do have Shawne Merriman on the same team.

I can’t decide.

I hate Music City Miracles!

by gramsey712 on Dec 1, 2008 10:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Even LT threw his team under the bus yesterday.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!

by DannoE on Dec 1, 2008 11:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You know what's funny? LT's numbers have not been so great since they let Lorenzo Neal go.

Sound familiar?

I hate Music City Miracles!

by gramsey712 on Dec 1, 2008 11:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That is a great point

Lo Daddy doesn’t get anywhere near the credit he deserves. He should be in the Hall of Fame.

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by Jimmy on Dec 1, 2008 11:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I completely agree.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!

by DannoE on Dec 1, 2008 11:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

what?

only 11 straight seasons blocking for a 1000 yard running back? psssh, like that means anything…..
unfortunately the the ravens are gonna blow his streak this year by wasting so many carries on mcgahee. damn ravens.

by hal41605 on Dec 1, 2008 12:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Can someone explain to me how they can give carries to McGahee when they also have...

…LeRon McClain in the backfield?

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!

by DannoE on Dec 1, 2008 12:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

reputation....

or maybe it was charity after that disgusting Championship Game knee injury at the U.

Where I was raised 2 + 2 = 3rd and 6.

by August West on Dec 1, 2008 12:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

cough cough steroids cough cough

by vancouverTITAN on Dec 1, 2008 7:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And here I thought I was the only one who felt this way:

Is there a bigger tool in the NFL than Rivers?

I don’t often agree with you guys here, but I must say you hit the nail on the head! :)

He reminds me of Ryan Leaf just a tad….

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Dec 1, 2008 1:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

thats not true

at least phillip rivers has had SOME success. Leaf was a waste of everyones time. That being said i hate the chargers so im not defending, just think its tough to put anyone under the same category as Leaf. Also your a colts fan and i have to disagree with you, just part of what i am i guess.

by Shainoc on Dec 1, 2008 1:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Comparison to Leaf

in the big mouth department.

Rivers is a better QB without a doubt in as far a skill is concerned, but I was making my point in reference to the “tool” statement/question.

I’m a nice Colts fan, though ;)

"I throw, you catch. It's NOT that hard!"
Peyton Manning, SNL, 2007

by peytonsthebest on Dec 1, 2008 2:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hatred for Philip Rivers

Bringing Titans and Colts fans together since 2008

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by Jimmy on Dec 1, 2008 1:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

by Shainoc on Dec 1, 2008 2:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

what happened to the chargers?

not in terms of winning and all that, but i remember a few years ago, they were the “cool” team in the nfl. ldt was dominating, merriman was pulling a freak 2.0, gates was hooping it up. i actually enjoyed watching these guys.
now they’re the biggest bunch of dbags in league and i love watching them lose.
ldt showed his true colors as a selfish, whiny, has been. merriman is the biggest jackass in the league. scrubs like vincent jackson talk trash, and of course there’s rivers. me and my friends call him the hammer because he is such a tool. i hate how this team always complains and makes excuses. all that hype got to their head and “leaders” like ldt are pointing fingers as they crash and burn. classy…
anyways, sorry for the rant, but i really don’t like the chargers.
p.s. qualcomm is the worst stadium in the league.

by rolypoly32 on Dec 1, 2008 1:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

they woke up and realized that Norv Turner was their coach...

Say what you will about the man, but no one ever threw teammates under the bus, popped-off or whined when they had to answer to Marty.

This same logic can be applied to their record, IMO. Turner is just a bad head coach whose teams are undisciplined and in a near constant state of decline.

Where I was raised 2 + 2 = 3rd and 6.

by August West on Dec 1, 2008 2:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs