OFFICIAL 2012-2013 NFL Thread

[Liam]

So...we Won. LOL

[Liam]

Ever have one of those days?


Dolphins release Chad Johnson after arrest

VH1 to pull 'Ev and Ocho' from schedule following Chad Johnson's arrest after fight with wife - @VH1

Poor Chadly....

Report: Evelyn Lozada, wife of ex-Dolphins WR Chad Johnson, to file for divorce - @sbnation

But they were so in love

[YoungJRNY]

The great football fans of MR:

How is this not considered "launching" by Goodell's standards with no fine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpHUWD4xrHk


But this is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfFW-Yezv0k

When a player not named James Harrison does it, it's "..this is something that was missing from the Eagles secondary, I know he got a penalty for this, but I like the toughness, I like the aggressiveness since the Eagles didn't have much of it.."

When Harrison doesn't even try to launch, just plays with so much aggression, he's a head-hunting thug that can't play within the rules.

So much for player safety. The Steelers will be the first to be fined via athlete for a much lesser hit.

[Seven Wishes2]

It's a double standard, to be sure. That Jethole should be suspended for that cheap shot.

The problem with Harrison is that he's become the poster child for late hits. And he has doled out his share in the past few years.

[Liam]

LMAO...fuckin' "refs"

http://www.theonion.com/articles/gaffes ... ees,29128/

[YoungJRNY]

It's a double standard, to be sure. That Jethole should be suspended for that cheap shot.

The problem with Harrison is that he's become the poster child for late hits. And he has doled out his share in the past few years.

I can't recall Harrison late hitting anybody. He just hits too hard. The best was in 2010, Monday Night game against the Saints. Harrison made a picture perfect hit on Brees. Completley football, nothing else. 15 yard penalty + a fine for "leading with the crown of his helmet into Brees's back" when he led with his facemask, a perfect tackle. I'll never forget the smirk Bree's gave after that. He couldn't believe a standard blindside hit got him 15 extra yards. Saints won the game.

Either way, it looks like the Harrison-era is over. Dude is pretty banged up. Just had arthroscopic knee surgery. May not be healthy for week 1, or he may miss the first 6 weeks. The Steelers could easily be a Super Bowl contender and could have the team to win it all, but these injuries seem to just cloud our chances anymore. Not only is Harrison out, so is his backup Worlids at OLB. Not only is Mendenhall out, but reports are coming out now that Redman could have an MRI on his groin.

[Liam]

Lawfirm looks kinda shaky.

[Liam]

Cool deal, man.

[Liam]

Now if Indy can break Big Bens leg tonight all will be well in the world.

You read my mind. LMAO

They played Rush going to commercial.

[Liam]

Unfortunately, yes. lol

Luck is lookin' like Leaf right now.

[Liam]

Halftime needs to be shorter....like a cigg break.

[Ehwmatt]

Damnnn.. Hines Ward looks OLD. But he sounds like he's got some promise in the booth.

[Liam]

Just from THAT stand in, he's sounding bias still...But I'll give it time. Aikman still does that from time to time...so it's part of it.

[YoungJRNY]

I like Paul Rudd even more now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtVUW-eA ... r_embedded

[Enigma869]

Damnnn.. Hines Ward looks OLD.

Not really any different than the last few years of his career!

[Liam]

On another note...I DON'T GIVE A SHIT IF WE'RE WITHOUT AUSTIN, BRYANT, WITTEN, AND THE REST. IT'S PRESEASON.

Rested for the opener...THAT'S what's important.

Sorry...had to vent there. lol

[Ehwmatt]

Damnnn.. Hines Ward looks OLD.

Not really any different than the last few years of his career!

Hey man, I ended up being in Boston this past weekend for a last second trip. I wanted to look you up for activity and restaurant suggestions, but my shitty hotel charged like 15 a day for Internet. Anyway, I enjoyed the freedom trail and the north end a lot. We ate at Al Dente, Panza,and Beneventos for three different meals, lol. We also checked out the feast in the north end. We stayed at the Hilton on broad st.

Didn't check out much bar life this time around, but did we make some decent north end choices? I enjoyed all 3 meals a lot.

[Enigma869]

Hey man, I ended up being in Boston this past weekend for a last second trip. I wanted to look you up for activity and restaurant suggestions, but my shitty hotel charged like 15 a day for Internet. Anyway, I enjoyed the freedom trail and the north end a lot. We ate at Al Dente, Panza,and Beneventos for three different meals, lol. We also checked out the feast in the north end. We stayed at the Hilton on broad st.

Didn't check out much bar life this time around, but did we make some decent north end choices? I enjoyed all 3 meals a lot.

Better than decent, kid. The North End of Boston has the greatest food in the country. Italian food to die for! Glad you had a good time in Boston.

[YoungJRNY]

Awful to lose DeCastro. The Steelers seemed to be formulating an action plan to actually have a very solid offensive line protecting Roethlisberger that goes with a more quick-release offense. Nonetheless, such is life in the NFL.

The only thing that makes the situation feel better is A.) There's still tiny, tiny hope that he didn't tear his ACL, which if it's only his MCL, he'll miss 8 weeks and B.) He is replaced by a player that was a BRIGHTSPOT on a horrid o-line the past 2 seasons in Ramon Foster. In Foster I certainly trust. The key right now for the Steelers is for Starks, Colon, Pouncey, Foster & Gilbert to STAY HEALTHY together as long as possible. Something any Steelers offensive lineman has NOT been able to do for a long, long time.

[conversationpc]

Glad to see that Terrell Owens got his walking papers from the Seahawks.

[Liam]

Cundiff out of Baltimore. I'm surprised he's still alive TO be cut.

[Ehwmatt]

Wow... Seattle names Russell Wilson starter. Matt Flynn just became an unbelievably expensive backup. Never got why this guy got the love for 1 good game throwing to green bay receivers. Hell even kevin kolb played a few good games as Phillys backup before being overpaid.

[Liam]

2 good games in GB.

Seriously...with the weapons he had in GB, he WAS a glorified backup. Like Kolb...look at him now. He's about to lose his job to Skeletor. lol

[mikemarrs]

Hey Travis was wondering if we are still going to do 2012 NFL predictions for every division plus who we think will make the postseason and the big game sort of like we did last year.If we do i'll get mine ready to be posted.

[Liam]

Welker in danger of being cut..

[Yoda]

Welker in danger of being cut..

He would be a great addition for any team.

[Enigma869]

Welker in danger of being cut..

I don't see that happening. I also don't see him being back after this season. The Patriots just announced that they signed Aaron Hernandez to a contract extension, so they now have both Gronk and Hernandez locked up long-term.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutd ... --nfl.html

[YoungJRNY]

Hey Travis was wondering if we are still going to do 2012 NFL predictions for every division plus who we think will make the postseason and the big game sort of like we did last year.If we do i'll get mine ready to be posted.

Absolutely dudes. I'll probably have mine up labor day and the start of GAME WEEK leading up to next Thursday.

Holy shit, next Monday= game week! So fired up gentleman.

[Liam]

Welker in danger of being cut..

I don't see that happening. I also don't see him being back after this season. The Patriots just announced that they signed Aaron Hernandez to a contract extension, so they now have both Gronk and Hernandez locked up long-term.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutd ... --nfl.html

Maybe not, but if he is, hope he pops up on the Cowboys radar.

[Enigma869]

Maybe not, but if he is, hope he pops up on the Cowboys radar.

Not happening kid. The Patriots just cut Jabar Gaffney and Donte Stallworth today. They're not good enough to make the Patriots roster, but would probably be the top two wideouts playing for the Cowgirls. Dez Bryant is too much of a moron to stay on the field. Dude is another TO in training.