REAL FOOTBALL Thread

[Tapate50]

Weatherspoon tears Achilles . Done for season.

Dude has barely played a seasons worth of games it seems like.

[zitothebrave]

Weatherspoon tears Achilles . Done for season.

Dude has barely played a seasons worth of games it seems like.

Bummer. Guess Bartu will be starting in his place.

[thethe]

I'm surprised nobody responded to the football outsiders article about mobile QB's.

Hate to admit I'm right!

[Tapate50]

I'm surprised nobody responded to the football outsiders article about mobile QB's.

Hate to admit I'm right!

Meh, he could end his career tomorrow on a scramble and you would be wrong as ****. Year three is a little early to be crowing about being right about the impact on running qbs. After all, all it would take is a knee injury and he loses a step and that whole article could be flipped on its ear.

[thethe]

Meh, he could end his career tomorrow on a scramble and you would be wrong as ****. Year three is a little early to be crowing about being right about the impact on running qbs. After all, all it would take is a knee injury and he loses a step and that whole article could be flipped on its ear.

I just believe QB's are at the same or slightly less of a risk in the pocket. Football is a dangerous sport.

[yeezus]

The Eagles did basically nothing to improve their defense. Jenkins stinks. They still have no pass rush and a weak secondary. They may win the division by default (like last year) but they have a ways to go defensively. Also, no way Foles comes close to 27/2. It will be an interesting season for them. Keep in mind they beat the Kyle Orton Cowboys by 2 points last year to win the division. Two points.

[zitothebrave]

I think that the Eagles likely win the East because it's pathetic, but anyone of those teams could win it. You put a 3rd place team from any other NFC division in the NFC east though they likely roll. Hell I think you put any team from the NFC South or West and they win that division.

[yeezus]

I think that the Eagles likely win the East because it's pathetic, but anyone of those teams could win it. You put a 3rd place team from any other NFC division in the NFC east though they likely roll. Hell I think you put any team from the NFC South or West and they win that division.

Not so sure I'd say your Falcons would win it.

[zitothebrave]

Not so sure I'd say your Falcons would win it.

On paper (aka before injuries) the Falcons are better than any team in the NFC East. Primarily because unless Foles was for real last season he blows all the other QBs in the NFC East out of the water but Romo, and Cowboys have already proven they can't consistently win with the teams they build around Romo.

[thethe]

I think you are vastly overrating the Falcons buddy. There performance last year had more than just injuries associated with it.

[zitothebrave]

I think you are vastly overrating the Falcons buddy. There performance last year had more than just injuries associated with it.

They played the toughest schedule in the NFL and had the most 1 score or less losses in the NFL. A few lucky bounces and they could have been a .500 or better team. If Baker is healthy their OL is streets ahead of where it was last year. They got rid of DeCoud who was arguably the worst secondary player in the NFL last year. Only issue they have right now I can see is center and pass rushing. Falcons have talent at both but execution is a major concern

[yeezus]

On paper (aka before injuries) the Falcons are better than any team in the NFC East. Primarily because unless Foles was for real last season he blows all the other QBs in the NFC East out of the water but Romo, and Cowboys have already proven they can't consistently win with the teams they build around Romo.

Ryan does not blow Romo out of the water. LOL.
The Cowboys are not good. I know that. Their defense will be terrible yet again. The Falcons don't impress me much either, however.

[zitothebrave]

Ryan does not blow Romo out of the water. LOL.
The Cowboys are not good. I know that. Their defense will be terrible yet again. The Falcons don't impress me much either, however.

I expect better reading comprehension out of you pal.

Falcons have one of the 5 best or so QBs in the NFL (certainly 7 best at worst), one of the 10 best WRs in the NFL, a much improved offensive line, a much improved defensive front that may actually be able to stop a run or 2, and in terms of talent one of the better secondaries in the NFL. If the Falcons generate a pass rush, their defense will be above average and their offense was top 10 last year despite no contribution from the running game (which should be much better given the new OL they've brought in)

[Tapate50]

Not so sure I'd say your Falcons would win it.

I think we would be "in" it. People point to how bad we were last year, but we hit hard with injuries. We won't be near that bad again unless the same bug strikes (Spoon injury not being a great sign).

I think Carolina rolls that division TB is above or at .500 and we are right there with TB or just under in that division. Goes without saying Nola puts half a hundred on everyone.

[gilesfan]

I think that the Eagles likely win the East because it's pathetic, but anyone of those teams could win it. You put a 3rd place team from any other NFC division in the NFC east though they likely roll. Hell I think you put any team from the NFC South or West and they win that division.

You could barely beat the Redskins at home with their backup QB.

[gilesfan]

I expect better reading comprehension out of you pal.

Falcons have one of the 5 best or so QBs in the NFL (certainly 7 best at worst), one of the 10 best WRs in the NFL, a much improved offensive line, a much improved defensive front that may actually be able to stop a run or 2, and in terms of talent one of the better secondaries in the NFL. If the Falcons generate a pass rush, their defense will be above average and their offense was top 10 last year despite no contribution from the running game (which should be much better given the new OL they've brought in)

And I always call thethe a homer. I missed a good one.

[Tapate50]

You could barely beat the Redskins at home with their backup QB.

But we did in 2013. Just like in 2012. And again in 2009. And yet again in 2006.

[zitothebrave]

You could barely beat the Redskins at home with their backup QB.

Falcons didn't have pretty much most of their team. ALl they had was Ryan. Falcons D was a wreck, and their OL was totally in shambles at that point.

[zitothebrave]

And I always call thethe a homer. I missed a good one.

What did I say that was actually wrong? Aside from assuming a defense a quality defense if they can generate a pass rush. Their secondary is sick and Willy Moore is much better when he can jump routes.

[Tapate50]

What did I say that was actually wrong? Aside from assuming a defense a quality defense if they can generate a pass rush. Their secondary is sick and Willy Moore is much better when he can jump routes.

If he doesn't have to compensate for lugging around a boat anchor back there, he is much more effective. I agree 100%.