NFL 2011 NFL - Week 13

[Jimms]

belicheck press conference re: the colts:

Belichick was asked about the hapless, winless Colts and how tough it is to forget their record. And what resulted was priceless. His voice was raised, his face got red, and he showed emotion. Belichick was amped.

“(Players) heard me talk about it every week, so they really don’t care about their record,” Belichick said, just warming up. “We really don’t. What difference does it make? How somebody played two weeks go against somebody else… I mean, who cares? Us or anybody else. It doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters is how we and the Colts perform against each on Sunday. That’s all that matters. Who cares who won three weeks ago in some game with some other players? It doesn’t matter.”

I wondered if that’s hard to get his players to buy into. If they have a hard time believing Belichick when they see so much of how bad the Colts are on TV. And he was really hitting his stride.

“We talk about it every week,” Belichick said. “It doesn’t matter. There’s 16 games on the schedule and they’re all the same. It’s our team versus that team that week. And we look at tape and learn about our opponent, scout them, and pick up tendencies. But how we match up against that team that day is all that matters. The rest of it, it’s a bunch of garbage. You guys can write about it all you want, it doesn’t matter. But, the winner of this game will be determined by which team plays better on Sunday, not what happened four weeks ago. And I know this is a news story, it’s like this every week. Every week.”

From here, he was off and running. When a TV reporter mentioned to him that a team can gauge itself better against a team with a good record, he’d had it. Belichick cut her off — and this was the best. This was his wheelhouse.

“Yeah… I don’t agree with that,” Belichick said. “So, you can go ahead on your soliloquy about that, but I just don’t agree with that. You don’t think you can gauge a team based on how a player blocks Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis? I mean, who else would you gauge it against? What? Are you kidding me? Covering Reggie Wayne, (Austin) Collie, and (Pierre) Garcon — you don’t think you can gauge your coverage based on those players? I don’t care what their record is. You don’t think there’s better receivers around than them? Better pass rushers than Freeney and Mathis? I mean, I’m not sure what games you’re watching here.”

video here: http://www.nfl.com/videos/new-england-patriots/09000d5d824a001c/Belichick-making-a-statement

 

[Primetime Pricey]

hahahahahaha. Good old Belichick

 

[clogwearer]

How will Denver handle being favorites?
How will Denver handle the NFC North?
How will Denver handle Jared Allen?

How will Denver handle the possibility that Miller, McGahee and Royal may all miss?

 

[ashley12]

Any of you heard about Jake Delhomme signing with the Texans?

Funny fake newspaper headline I saw earlier on another forum

DELHOMME SIGNS FOR HOUSTON
LOCAL BARN OWNERS NOT CONCERNED

With the classic Delhomme throwing followed by an unhit barn.gif as the pic...

 

[imadodgyumpire]

He was good-to-very good up until his shocker against the Cardinals. He then fell off a cliff.

I don't know what you are talking about. What is this "shocker against the Cardinals" that you speak of? I have no memory of it!

Funny fake newspaper headline I saw earlier on another forum

DELHOMME SIGNS FOR HOUSTON
LOCAL BARN OWNERS NOT CONCERNED

With the classic Delhomme throwing followed by an unhit barn.gif as the pic...

Are you trolling me? Mate, you're going to be sorry for posting this when, the Texans starter gets injured, Delhomme then leads the Texans to the playoffs, breezes past NE in the playoffs on their way to the SB, then, for the second time in his career, he will be the best QB in a SB, but still won't be on the winning team, GB will beat Houston in the SB 38-31 (GB's kicker won't miss the field goals in the first half like Vinatieri did and the Texans won't go for two 2-point conversions). Yeah, you will be sorry.

 

[MarcusP2]

I'm going to assume you're not serious.

 

[kaiserchief13]

Great choices by one hd this week. Looking forward to Bengals Steelers and hopefully the Steelers get smashed.

 

[exe ex machina]

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Not like the Texans are going to ask Delhomme to throw for >300 yds a game or depend on any long bombs. Think he's capable to "manage" the game. Better option than Yates or Clemens.

 

[MarcusP2]

I thought Yates was starting this week? Delhomme's agent said he would be #2 or #3 on the chart.

 

[drd23]

Not like the Texans are going to ask Delhomme to throw for >300 yds a game or depend on any long bombs. Think he's capable to "manage" the game. Better option than Yates or Clemens.

No he isnt. What do you think he was supposed to be doing in 2009? He had double trouble in the backfield but still managed to commit a boatload of TOs. I wouldn't want him doing anything other than handing off to Foster, and even then, putting Foster and Tate in the backfield together and snapping it directly to one of them might still be better

I thought Yates was starting this week? Delhomme's agent said he would be #2 or #3 on the chart.

Yeah he is. Delolhomme is the #2. Kellen Clemons is the #3 (although he was inactive last week and Owens Daniels would have been the #3 active QB)

 

[MarcusP2]

Ha, that would've been fun to see, the TE QB.

 

[mattys123]

I'm jumping on the rather empty Eagles bandwagon tomorrow, mainly because I want the Niners to secure the NFC West title this week, and if the Eagles can bet the Seahawks, and we take care of the Cards, it's all over as far as the divisional title is concerned. (We may secure it even if the Hawks win anyway).

Plus, with the QB situation at a lot of NFL clubs at the moment, surely Vince Young is just putting his talents on show so that someone will trade for him next year to be their starting QB, and I've always had a soft spot for Vince.

This game may well mean very little in terms of the playoffs, but the two sets of fans to me are almost the most fanatical that exist, especially at home games, so at least you know the atmosphere will be rocking on a cold Thursday night in Seattle.

 

[drd23]

VY is a FA at the end of the season so Philly wont be robbing another team for a backup QB

 

[exe ex machina]

If I were the Eagles, I'd trade Vick and sign Young to starters money.

Probably could get Carson Palmer-like compensation for Vick, and he'd probably have to restructure for a team to trade for him.

 

[stugots]

If I were the Eagles, I'd trade Vick and sign Young to starters money.

Probably could get Carson Palmer-like compensation for Vick, and he'd probably have to restructure for a team to trade for him.

Would happily go with Young, Vick will be the walking wounded from here on out, he might be quick but he's just not big enough for this caper.

 

[Sven]

There are reports that McNabb has requested, and been granted, a release from the Vikings.

McNabb to the Bears????

also, in other news Joe Webb will get some snaps at WR this week vs the Broncos

 

[Primetime Pricey]

There are reports that McNabb has requested, and been granted, a release from the Vikings.

McNabb to the Bears????

also, in other news Joe Webb will get some snaps at WR this week vs the Broncos

yeah thats what i have heard.

 

[drd23]

Rolando McClain looks like he is in trouble

Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain has been arrested in connection with an altercation Wednesdy night in Decatur, Alabama, WAFF 48 reports. Lt. John Crouch of the Decatur Police Department told CSNBayArea.com that, “I can tell you that Rolando McClain is under arrest.

http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbsspo...988/33613258?ttag=gen10_on_all_fb_na_txt_0001

Just talked to Decatur police. Victim says McClain stood over him with gun to his head, he begged for life, McClain fired shot past his ear

http://twitter.com/vittoriotafur

And just as shocking, he has only been charged with 4 misdemeanours

Currently, McClain is being held on a $2,000 bond in Decatur. He’s been charged with four misdemeanors (discharging firearm, third degree assault, menacing and reckless endangerment.), and according to the Times, yes, even firing a gun next to someone’s ear is considered a misdemeanor.

http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/33614767

 

[Jimms]

better reset the arrest tracker...

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/police-blotter/

 

[AFC979810]

Seahawks are a good shot tonight... Playing at home and paying $2.35...

Lynch to go nuts.

 

[mattys123]

How's McCoy tracking? Is he likely to start?

2 reasons. 1. I backed the Eagles, and 2. My opponent has him as their main RB in my fantasy league, and I only need a win this week to secure a playoff spot.

 

[AFC979810]

McCoy has a sprained toe... has practiced every day so should be fine for the game.... However, with the game in Seattle and Seattles great run defense - i wouldnt be expecting a huuuuuge game....

Fantasy wise - 11 points.

 

[Chism]

Game seems a lock for the Unders at 43.5 pts.

Both teams struggling on offense.

I like Seattle + Unders for a nice multi leg.

McCoy is active but who knows how many snaps he will see. Aso also under an injury cloud but playing.

 

[usalion]

According to ESPN, Mccoy will play- don't worry, though- Andy will run him 10-12 times.....