What We Learned From Wild Card Weekend
by Jimmy on Jan 9, 2012 9:02 AM CST
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PrintIt was a good weekend of football, even if there was really only one close game. There was one really important lesson we should have learned: Never say that it doesn't matter if the team gets in the playoffs or not because they won't win a game if they do. The Broncos just blew that theory out of the water. There is no way they should have won that football game after falling apart down the stretch of the regular season and facing one of the best defensive coordinators in NFL history with a quarterback who cannot throw- but they did.
We also learned that the Texans are going to be a legitimately good team for the next few years unless Wade Phillips gets a head coach job (the Bucs are reportedly interviewing him this week) I hate the Texans with all of my being, but what they have done this season is nothing short of amazing.
Who in the world are we supposed to cheer for in a game between the Texans and Ravens?
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My hatred for Tebow is at an all time high right now.
I hope he gets destroyed next week against the Pats.
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by rsikes on Jan 9, 2012 9:04 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Anybody who beats the Steelers is my friend
Unless they’re the Ravens.
by theologic on Jan 9, 2012 9:13 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
As I explained yesterday, I don't hate Tebow, but I loathe Tebowmania and his hype!
So like you, I’ll be “tebowing” in my living room for them to be destroyed by Brady!
The Force is with you, young SkyLocker, but you are not a Jedi... yet!
yea I guess it's more just everyone talking about him.
but he isnt a very good QB, I could have made that pass to Thomas.
Steelers D was playing the run.
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by rsikes on Jan 9, 2012 9:18 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I agree. I still have doubts about him as a QB.
But I’m man of enough to give him credit, he played his best game yesterday. If he just wouldn’t turn every interview he has into a mini-sermon so the hype would die down some, I’d have less of a problem with it all.
The Force is with you, young SkyLocker, but you are not a Jedi... yet!
agreed. I'm actually thankful I dont have cable so I cant see ESPN's lovefest for him.
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That was a big time throw to Thomas.
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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 9, 2012 4:12 PM CST up reply actions
I learned yesterday that I couldn't catch a break and get a win by any team that I was cheering for.
The Force is with you, young SkyLocker, but you are not a Jedi... yet!
how come the broncos werent suppose to win?
They were leading the majority of the game. Anybody know what the t.o.p was I didnt catch it last night
"you kiddin me? PRACTICE? I just hope we can win a game!"
by AirMohawk on Jan 9, 2012 9:19 AM CST via Android app reply actions
The way pittsburgh was playing them on defense
Says otherwise but if you say so
"you kiddin me? PRACTICE? I just hope we can win a game!"
by AirMohawk on Jan 9, 2012 9:30 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
he still had less than a 50% completion percentage.
I want him to play a team a with a regular starting, 100% healthy QB.
If you look at his games this year, he faced a lot of below average backup QB’s. He got by with that defense of his.
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That would be the pats
"you kiddin me? PRACTICE? I just hope we can win a game!"
by AirMohawk on Jan 9, 2012 9:39 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
It was a total stinkfest
But I cant help but think they would keep it close this go round
"you kiddin me? PRACTICE? I just hope we can win a game!"
by AirMohawk on Jan 9, 2012 9:45 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Come on now, he had 4 dropped passes.
Those 4 completions makes it 66% accuracy. I am not a fan off his play normally, but he did everything right yesterday with like 31 YPC.
Ain't no time for hesitatin'
All you got to do is groove
by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 9, 2012 9:41 AM CST up reply actions
Exactly.
Even if it wasn’t pretty, the guy got the job done. I’m not sure he’s got a long term career in this league, but yesterday he did just fine. Steelers loaded 9 guys in the box early and Tebow made them pay for it.
by SuperHorn on Jan 9, 2012 9:43 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
agreed, he got the job done yesterday I just despise the hype he's getting.
credit does go to him yesterday though.
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Their offense is actually really interesting to me.
They have the most dangerous play action in the league. Say what you want about how bad Ike Taylor played, but the Steelers safeties and linebackers bit on just about every play action they ran.
Ain't no time for hesitatin'
All you got to do is groove
by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 9, 2012 9:48 AM CST up reply actions
Hah, maybe he was there in secret.
But honestly, I’m not sure what defense wouldn’t bite on the run against the Broncos in that game. Especially on first down.
Ain't no time for hesitatin'
All you got to do is groove
by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 9, 2012 9:51 AM CST up reply actions
^ This.
Not sure it can last, but for one game at least he played great. Was it pretty? Not necessarily, but he made the big-time throws that no one expected him to and got the win. Anyone who beats the Steelers is a friend of mine…well, almost anyone.
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by ronburgundy7427 on Jan 9, 2012 10:15 AM CST up reply actions
Texans-Ravens.....
Cheer for Wade Phillips. If he does well, he’s probably gone next year. Heck, as long as he’s alive after the game, he’s probably gone next year. I guess if you have to pick a team, cheer for the Ravens since we don’t see them twice every season. I don’t want to see the Texans get any bigger heads than we see now. I think it would also be hilarious to see the look on the face of that guy with the Texans Super Bowl tattoo.
I still feel like I should take a shower after even thinking about choosing one of those teams.
Who in the world are we supposed to cheer for in a game between the Texans and Ravens?
natural disasters
Ravens. Or that's who I hoping.
I couldn’t handle seeing the Texans going any further in the playoffs. They were supposed to be one and done. Damnit!
The Force is with you, young SkyLocker, but you are not a Jedi... yet!
Hate to say it but that running game the texans have combo'd with that defense
Could probably hang with almost every team in the playoffs. I dont like them one bit but I wouldnt be shocked if they are representing the afc this year
"you kiddin me? PRACTICE? I just hope we can win a game!"
by AirMohawk on Jan 9, 2012 9:38 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
They will get crushed by both Ravens and Pats.
The Ravens’ problem is their secondary, not run stopping. The Pats can score on anybody, and I do mean ANYBODY.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GokKUqLcvD8
skip to 1:03. that is what I hope happens….minus Hines Ward scoring
I can never ever root for the Ravens to win any game.
I hate that team more than any other sports team. Also I think I might be in the minority when I say that I will be rooting for Tebow again this weekend.
I'm with you 100%
"I wear tinted visor not to trick other players, but so hot girls in stands don't see me looking at them" - Alex Ovechkin
Since my girlfriend and her family are ravens fans...
Its definitely not the Texans for me.
Ain't no time for hesitatin'
All you got to do is groove
And I thought I had it roof with a wife and family who are Cults fans…..
TN Sports fan in Hoosier Country....
My mom is a Colts fan. So I get them both when I'm at home.
Ain't no time for hesitatin'
All you got to do is groove
by BonzosMontreaux on Jan 9, 2012 9:48 AM CST up reply actions
Since I live in MD, I'll be rooting for the Texans
Ravens fans are by far the most annoying fans I’ve ever seen
"I wear tinted visor not to trick other players, but so hot girls in stands don't see me looking at them" - Alex Ovechkin
"Who in the world are we supposed to cheer for in a game between the Texans and Ravens?"
The NFC.
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by nolesbroncos3456 on Jan 9, 2012 11:37 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
I have a slap bet with a Ravens fan...
First team to win the superbowl, Titans(me) or the Ravens (my buddy with a low IQ)…
From this, I hope the Texans win, and then lose to the Pats in the AFC title game, who then lose to the Giants in the super bowl
#praying
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All in one word "Hubris"
Pitts’ Defensive Coordinator, Dick Levou, paid for his arrogance by overplaying for the run and thinking Tebow will never complete a pass
To answer you question about Texans vs. Ravens
Root for a sink hole to form underneath the grass and during the final play of the game both teams fall through the ground into a bottomless pit.
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by NJD28 on Jan 9, 2012 2:42 PM CST via mobile reply actions
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