07 Nov 13
Originally posted by shortcircuitNo worries, man, I mishear stuff all the time.
I apologize. I misheard the announcer on the game last weekend say he had already amassed 1,000 yards on the season.
He must have been referring to combined yardage and not rushing.
I back off of my previous statement. Sorry about that.
07 Nov 13
Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperYou're right, of course, that scoring is the number 1 job. When you have a defense like the chiefs do, holding the ball for long stretches of time can be just as important. Rely on your defense isn't an offensive strategy, it's a team strategy. Look at the Ravens the year they won the superbowl against the giants. Jamaal Charles chews up yards and clock. I love that kind of football. I really like the Captain Checkdown nickname, by the way. Grindin' man, just grindin'
I get that protecting the ball is important, but the number one job of the offense is to put points on the board.
"Rely on your defense" is no more an offensive strategy than "reply on your offense" is a defensive strategy.
Just imagine if the Bronco's defensive coordinator said he was using a "rely on your offense" strategy when the ...[text shortened]... t because their #1 offense was still able to outscore them doesn't make it a "winning" strategy.
The broncos d coordinator didn't have to say it. He showed us his philosophy on the field.
07 Nov 13
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Originally posted by bill718They have not been overhyped for 40 years?? They were hyped in 2005 about halfway into the season and they ended up in the SB that year. I think you are confused, this front office is only in its fourth year in Seattle and they have the team off to an 8-1 start... i think the Seahawks of 2013 have proven they can win.
I hate to say "I told you so". I live in Seattle, and have watched this over hyped team dash peoples hopes for nearly 40 years. The Seasissies don't have the class to win a Super bowl!
08 Nov 13
Originally posted by dryhumpThrowing 0 and Neg yard passes all the time isn't "grinding" and it doesn't chew up yards or the clock. What you're describing is run first smash mouth football.
You're right, of course, that scoring is the number 1 job. When you have a defense like the chiefs do, holding the ball for long stretches of time can be just as important. Rely on your defense isn't an offensive strategy, it's a team strategy. Look at the Ravens the year they won the superbowl against the giants. Jamaal Charles chews up yards and clock. ...[text shortened]... '
The broncos d coordinator didn't have to say it. He showed us his philosophy on the field.
When it was 10 - 3 Bills, and the the Bills had the ball on the Chiefs' 1-yard line, it should have been 17 - 3 but Sean Smith intercepted and ran it back for a 100 yard pick-6.
That's NOT the offense playing "winning" football. That's the offense leaning on the defense.
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08 Nov 13
The Falcons and the Texans are the two biggest surprises imo in football this season.
What happened to these teams? They've spent the last few seasons inching ever closer to a legitimate Superbowl shot and, wham!, all of a sudden they're both catapulted to the bottom of the pile.
I can see the Falcons recovering next year, but not the Texans.
08 Nov 13
Originally posted by neilariniBarring salary cap issues I'd be more surprised if the Texans didn't have a turn around next season unless everything I've seen from Case Keenum is a mirage and he ends up being a dud.
The Falcons and the Texans are the two biggest surprises imo in football this season.
What happened to these teams? They've spent the last few seasons inching ever closer to a legitimate Superbowl shot and, wham!, all of a sudden they're both catapulted to the bottom of the pile.
I can see the Falcons recovering next year, but not the Texans.
08 Nov 13
Originally posted by MISTER CHESSKeenum has reinvigorated the fans and the team, but let's face it, he is a second year undrafted and untested rookie with some talent. He has yet to go through his bad phase, which he will because they all do before they figure it out. Hopefully, they have realized that Schaub is not the answer because he is a plodder without a great arm for throwing vertically up the field. The defense will still be solid, and the offense is getting an infusion of youth. We need to get a reliable kicker, a reliable kick returner, and a new special team's coach, IMO. I think that Kubiak saw the writing on the wall that the conservative play calling had to cease. I honestly believe he called the game to shield Schaub's weaknesses, and the opposing teams figured out what the Texan's were doing and the pick 6 train began. It also does not help when you top two running backs cannot both stay on the field. But this team is far from the scrap heap.
Barring salary cap issues I'd be more surprised if the Texans didn't have a turn around next season unless everything I've seen from Case Keenum is a mirage and he ends up being a dud.
08 Nov 13
Originally posted by shortcircuitI don't know. From what I've seen of Keenum I'd say his "bad phase" will probably be better than Shaub was this year and I don't know if he needs to go through a bad phase with the weapons he has on offense combined with that defense. I don't want to predict that they will make the playoffs this year because they still have to play the Pats, Broncs and Colts but I really wouldn't be surprised if they win out and get in. I mean, the numbers on defense are there and the offense is || this close to being there. Plus the Colts can imaginably lose 5 or 6 games in the second half (counting a loss against the Texans) and allow Houston to steal the division which would have been much easier had they closed out that last game against the Colts. I don't think it will happen but Texans fans still have a ray of light beaming down from the hope star.
Keenum has reinvigorated the fans and the team, but let's face it, he is a second year undrafted and untested rookie with some talent. He has yet to go through his bad phase, which he will because they all do before they figure it out. Hopefully, they have realized that Schaub is not the answer because he is a plodder without a great arm for throwing ve ...[text shortened]... u top two running backs cannot both stay on the field. But this team is far from the scrap heap.
11 Nov 13
Originally posted by MISTER CHESSGuess who barely beat... err I mean lost to the panthers. You know who probably won't be able to swallow that crow.
I don't know. From what I've seen of Keenum I'd say his "bad phase" will probably be better than Shaub was this year and I don't know if he needs to go through a bad phase with the weapons he has on offense combined with that defense. I don't want to predict that they will make the playoffs this year because they still have to play the Pats, Broncs and ...[text shortened]... think it will happen but Texans fans still have a ray of light beaming down from the hope star.
11 Nov 13
Originally posted by dryhumpYes and I assume you're implying about the ass whooping we suffered against the rams? The difference is I never dismissed the Rams, they were supposed to compete for a playoff spot this year and they didn't suddenly become less talented because of their record.
You're a colts fan right?
On the other hand, I've been on the panther bandwagon since week 1.
12 Nov 13
Originally posted by MISTER CHESSEasy, I was just refreshing my memory. I certainly didn't mean that someone who's team got their asses handed to them by a team that is still 2 games under .500 shouldn't be giving another fan crap. You are reading too much into a simple question.
Yes and I assume you're implying about the ass whooping we suffered against the rams? The difference is I never dismissed the Rams, they were supposed to compete for a playoff spot this year and they didn't suddenly become less talented because of their record.
On the other hand, I've been on the panther bandwagon since week 1.