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322

01-15-2007, 02:37 AM

New Orleans @ Chicago
New England @ Indianapolis

My Picks

I'm picking who I want to see in the SuperBowl
New Orleans
Indianapolis

poopchow

01-15-2007, 02:41 AM

I concur

Even though Balt and the chargers were the #1 and #2, i wasnt sold that they were going to win it.

atreyu_2020

01-15-2007, 02:58 AM

Nick is cool

01-15-2007, 10:31 AM

Saints/bears- saints win 34-24. The 'great' bears defense isnt that good. The saints offense is though

Colts/Pats- Peyton has sucked both playoff games, and i dont think they will run much on new england, new england wins 20-13

Bullet

01-15-2007, 01:50 PM

I am going to laugh in your guy's face when the Bears win.

:)

Sketcher

01-15-2007, 02:04 PM

I would like to see NE vs NO in the Superbowl. Unfortunately, I don't think that's going to happen.

TheWhiteRecluse

01-15-2007, 05:04 PM

Bears/Saints - Brees is going to go apeshit on the Bears D and Rex is going to get picked 3 times, one returned for a TD.

Pats/Colts - It's casual for Manning to have bad games in playoffs, this year is no exception, his team has bailed him out like he's bailed them out in the regular season...it ends here because the Pats are in town.

This is exactly why the Colts will win. Go back on ALL the times the Colts have played the Pats in the last 4-5 years... all in Gillette Stadium. I think we have done well recently at New England. Our defence is amazing in our house and we have come this far, time to exorcise the demon. Revenge is the name of the game people and the Colts win 27-24 on a Vinatieri game-winning field goal. Now YOUR gonna know what it feels like to have your heart sink as Vinatieri's field goal sails through the crossbars. To win this game for me would be as big as winning the Super Bowl. The Patriots "dynasty" ends here, because Indy is standing in your path. Its football time folks, expect to see the best game of the season.

Go Colts!!

Weasel

01-15-2007, 08:30 PM

This is exactly why the Colts will win. Go back on ALL the times the Colts have played the Pats in the last 4-5 years... all in Gillette Stadium. I think we have done well recently at New England. Our defence is amazing in our house and we have come this far, time to exorcise the demon. Revenge is the name of the game people and the Colts win 27-24 on a Vinatieri game-winning field goal. Now YOUR gonna know what it feels like to have your heart sink as Vinatieri's field goal sails through the crossbars. To win this game for me would be as big as winning the Super Bowl. The Patriots "dynasty" ends here, because Indy is standing in your path. Its football time folks, expect to see the best game of the season.

Go Colts!!

Well, I agree with one of your points, and that's the fact that this will be the best game of the season. I doubt the Superbowl will top it (maybe if it's Saints vs. Pats....but doubtful).

Slid3r

01-15-2007, 08:57 PM

If the Saints had a better running back that is equivalent to Shaun Alexander they might win, but they don't. they may not be able to handle a horse like Alexander, but smaller guys like Bush and Deuce should have a harder time against the Bears's quick line.

The Saint's also have tall LB which should make the short passes more difficult, so I would look for Davis/Berrian down deep at least three times this game.

I hope to see Benson alot more in this game. Jones started fast but he started to slow down, which was when Benson should have come in to just punch it in. He pulled a Duece yesterday and just powered through a bunch of Seahawks players.

The Saints' main WR besides Horn are pretty young, and should have it tough against an experienced Bears secondary.

More Benson plus Jones with Berrian/Davis deep, and NO dropped passes from Mushin, this game is done.

atreyu_2020

01-15-2007, 11:01 PM

This is exactly why the Colts will win. Go back on ALL the times the Colts have played the Pats in the last 4-5 years... all in Gillette Stadium. I think we have done well recently at New England. Our defence is amazing in our house and we have come this far, time to exorcise the demon. Revenge is the name of the game people and the Colts win 27-24 on a Vinatieri game-winning field goal. Now YOUR gonna know what it feels like to have your heart sink as Vinatieri's field goal sails through the crossbars. To win this game for me would be as big as winning the Super Bowl. The Patriots "dynasty" ends here, because Indy is standing in your path. Its football time folks, expect to see the best game of the season.

Go Colts!!

Yeah your defense is better at home, and the Chargers have twice the defense the Colts have...

Revenge? Ah, by revenge I'm sure you mean the Patriots avenging their loss to the Colts earlier this year when the Colts beat them at THEIR house...yeah, revenge is the name of the game.

I don't expect the best game of the year, instead I expect, like any other playoff game, Manning playing like a choker, and while the rest of the Colts won't be able to bail him out this time...because they are going up against a coach that isnt Brian Billick or Herm Edwards.

Nick is cool

01-16-2007, 07:00 PM

Wu-tang

01-16-2007, 07:20 PM

I'm changing my vote to the Bears.

Bears/Indy

I'm picking the Colts because I think/hope it's their year. Everyone had them out since the wild card round.

Mr. Heskey

01-17-2007, 09:59 PM

Saints/Colts

Saints take the cake for 41.

psychotic n00b

01-17-2007, 11:04 PM

the bears wont win. why? because im a vikings fan. thats good enough reason for me.

The colts will lose. history repeats itself. Bill Belichick is a goddamn genius and the colts are better off putting their second stringer in over Manning.

and for whoever cares, pats to win the superbowl.

TheWhiteRecluse

01-18-2007, 12:57 AM

Yeah your defense is better at home, and the Chargers have twice the defense the Colts have...

Revenge? Ah, by revenge I'm sure you mean the Patriots avenging their loss to the Colts earlier this year when the Colts beat them at THEIR house...yeah, revenge is the name of the game.

I don't expect the best game of the year, instead I expect, like any other playoff game, Manning playing like a choker, and while the rest of the Colts won't be able to bail him out this time...because they are going up against a coach that isnt Brian Billick or Herm Edwards.

First off, you got VERY lucky: recovering the fumble after the punt returner dropped the ball, getting a fumble after that interception, they didnt see Marty call that timeout before the 2 point conversion, As a matter of fact im suprised the Pats made anything out of the drives they had( except the one before halftime, that one was purely Pat's offence.) I mean you cant sit there and say the cards didnt fall your way... BIG time. The Colts may not have as good a defence as the Chargers, but im pretty sure we got 15 points on one of the best( if not the best) defences in the league. Im pretty sure it WONT be a pretty game for Brady( although the Chargers game wasnt pretty either).

Second, im pretty sure you werent born 2 years ago so you DO relize that this newfound ability to beat New England is a pretty damned new thing right? Were you around for the(correct me if im wrong i stopped counting) last 5 years where we met 4 times in the playoffs. The Pats beat us all 4 times... with the help of Vinatieri of course. By Revenge i mean beat you after all of the times you hurt us on oyur SuperBowl runs. Also, the Mental block that the Pats have on the Colts( Manning especially) is a big reason why you would win the game(if you win). Trust me friend, getting so close to the Super Bowl then having those hopes dashed is not a very good feeling and after Sunday youll be able to relate to me.

Lastly, i dont expect Manning to choke. He might have the jitters to start the game but if the defence can produce a 3 and out or 2 then those jitters will go away with the knowledge that his defence CAN bail him out. Yes the other player can bail him out because we arent as dependant on Manning's arm anyone. We can RUN the football, we can play solid defence(as of late), and we have good pass rush and pass protection. Manning doesnt have to be the ONE guy who wins this game. It should and will be the COLTS win not Manning wins.... or it might be the other way around... maybe.

As for your arguement that we arent playing a Mediocre coach, your absolutely right. Bill Belichick is no average coach, hes great, but Belichick can throw the ball, catch the ball, sack the QB, intercept passes, etc. He can coach. After we beat the Pats on Sunday, you wont be outcoached, youll be outplayed.

To end my rant, i'd like to say that all the times we've played you the past 5 years, ALL OF THEM have been played in Gillette Stadium. Welcome to Indy baby, home of the AFC Champions...

Go Colts!!

atreyu_2020

01-18-2007, 01:40 AM

First off, you got VERY lucky: recovering the fumble after the punt returner dropped the ball, getting a fumble after that interception, they didnt see Marty call that timeout before the 2 point conversion, As a matter of fact im suprised the Pats made anything out of the drives they had( except the one before halftime, that one was purely Pat's offence.) I mean you cant sit there and say the cards didnt fall your way... BIG time. The Colts may not have as good a defence as the Chargers, but im pretty sure we got 15 points on one of the best( if not the best) defences in the league. Im pretty sure it WONT be a pretty game for Brady( although the Chargers game wasnt pretty either).

First off, I didn't get lucky with anything, I'm not a Patriots fan, nor do I ever intend to be. Yeah you can name all the ways the Chargers blew it, but you can also name ways the Patriots shown why they are one of the best teams in the NFL, and never gave up when they were down and LT was doing his thing on them. It's not the Pats fault the Chargers cracked.....in the playoffs is when they seperate the men from the boys, and when you show your true colors. Obviously, the Chargers cracked under the pressure like they're known for, and the Pats capitalized, what more do you want from them? You show what kind of a team you really are in the playoffs, the Chargers obviously couldn't capitalized. And even if the Chargers D couldn't capitalize...they are still a better defense than the Colts.

Second, im pretty sure you werent born 2 years ago so you DO relize that this newfound ability to beat New England is a pretty damned new thing right? Were you around for the(correct me if im wrong i stopped counting) last 5 years where we met 4 times in the playoffs. The Pats beat us all 4 times... with the help of Vinatieri of course. By Revenge i mean beat you after all of the times you hurt us on oyur SuperBowl runs. Also, the Mental block that the Pats have on the Colts( Manning especially) is a big reason why you would win the game(if you win). Trust me friend, getting so close to the Super Bowl then having those hopes dashed is not a very good feeling and after Sunday youll be able to relate to me.

I don't think anything you've said in this paragraph makes sense. Okay so the Colts are pissed they were owned by the Pats every time they faced off in the playoffs. With the help of Vinatieri? C'mon man, yeah he was clutch but the ENTIRE team beat their ass all over the field. Oh, so if the Pats beat the Colts it's because of a "mental block"? Your defense has 2 good games in a row and all of a sudden they are the steel curtain? Your defense has holes, just ask Ron Dayne.

Lastly, i dont expect Manning to choke. He might have the jitters to start the game but if the defence can produce a 3 and out or 2 then those jitters will go away with the knowledge that his defence CAN bail him out. Yes the other player can bail him out because we arent as dependant on Manning's arm anyone. We can RUN the football, we can play solid defence(as of late), and we have good pass rush and pass protection. Manning doesnt have to be the ONE guy who wins this game. It should and will be the COLTS win not Manning wins.... or it might be the other way around... maybe.

I know Manning doesn't have to be the one that wins the games, which is exactly my point. He's been bailed out over the past 2 games from 2 GREAT defensive showings, you can't rely on your defense to have that kind of game against the Pats, therefore you'll have to rely on Manning more than as of late, and judging from past playoff experiences, he's not going to win you the game, especially when the Pats blitz his ass, and afterwards he'll throw his line under the bus.

As for your arguement that we arent playing a Mediocre coach, your absolutely right. Bill Belichick is no average coach, hes great, but Belichick can throw the ball, catch the ball, sack the QB, intercept passes, etc. He can coach. After we beat the Pats on Sunday, you wont be outcoached, youll be outplayed.

No, Tom Brady can throw the ball, doesn't matter who can catch because he can get the ball to them and they will catch it, the defense can sack the quarterback, and the defense can intercept passes. What the coach can do is make the necessary changes in order to beat a team like this, motivate his team against a team like this, what the coach can do is KNOW how to beat a team like this (and he's done it...many times), and what he can also do is take a team to 3 Superbowls and win each one, while in the process stomping Indy 2 out of those 3 times.

To end my rant, i'd like to say that all the times we've played you the past 5 years, ALL OF THEM have been played in Gillette Stadium. Welcome to Indy baby, home of the AFC Champions...

Yes, well, like I've said before, homefield advantage, especially in the playoffs means close to absolute dick. Just ask your Colts last season. And the supposively unstoppable Chargers.

The Machine

01-18-2007, 04:15 PM

Da Bears!

I just want to see a good game.

TheWhiteRecluse

01-18-2007, 05:59 PM

ehogepr

01-18-2007, 06:35 PM

I voted for who I want to win: the Colts and the Saints. Even though I'm rooting for both those teams I think the Pats and the Bears will win, but as I said in the last playoffs thread, the games are going to be very close despite what the outcome is.

Nick is cool

01-18-2007, 08:34 PM

Meh, i just support what i wrote and i believe it, i just wrote what i thought, you dont have to believe it. Off the topic of Pats vs Colts... Go Bears!! I hate that people are counting them out already overlooking the fact that the Saints didnt clobber the Eagles. I think the Bear just need a Mediocre game out of Grossman and have the Defence play like it did earlier in the season. I see that Bears winning, and thus making all the dumbasses at my school(Alabama) jump off the Saints Bandwagon. I realllyyy want to see the Bears win

Did you actually expect the saints to clobber the eagles, the hottest team in the nfc and maybe in the nfl? They beat them worse then chicago beat a pretty bad seattle team. And they beat the seahawks because of their offense, 24 points to a average offense would be like 38 to the saints

altect

01-19-2007, 06:06 PM

Meh, i just support what i wrote and i believe it, i just wrote what i thought, you dont have to believe it. Off the topic of Pats vs Colts... Go Bears!! I hate that people are counting them out already overlooking the fact that the Saints didnt clobber the Eagles. I think the Bear just need a Mediocre game out of Grossman and have the Defence play like it did earlier in the season. I see that Bears winning, and thus making all the dumbasses at my school(Alabama) jump off the Saints Bandwagon. I realllyyy want to see the Bears win

i just want to point out, that this years playoffs(playoffs? ) all game was a low scoreing close games, so your point about the saint didnt clobber eagles does not mean anything.. now i do hope for the saints to win. but the they have a lot of things they have to watch out for. 1st. they never played in the cold this year. m but the good thing is that they are verry good on the road.. i just think the weather will play in a big factor in the game. ummm GO SAINTS

BennyP

01-21-2007, 02:21 AM

The AFC Championship might as well be called the Super Bowl tomorrow.

patriotwarrior7

01-21-2007, 03:01 AM

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

If I hear one more national "expert" say that the Colts are going to win because it is "their time" I'm going to freaking barf. It is amazing that these "experts" get paid for such non-analysis. If the Colts win tomorrow, it would be because they will have played better than the Pats on that day, not because "it is their time."

Of all the Pats-Colts games in recent years, this one has me the most nervous. The Colts have seemingly scored at will in the previous two games regardless of who was playing, who was injured, etc. The recent ability to stop the run seems to be a better ability to tackle moreso than anything to do with schemes, etc

Colts D is the same D it was all season. The difference is that the Colts are doing a baetter job of planning / scheming. The KC game was a joke, and the Ravens again got out-schemed

Patriots 30 Colts 27

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS VERSUS CHICAGO BEARS
Rex can't handle the blitz at all. Unless he somehow figures it out between now and Sunday I don't see them winning. Chicago barely pulled it out against a lousy Hawk team. NO is better on offense and defense that Seattle.

I think the only way the saints are going to win tomorrow, is if the run game is focused up the middle. you run to the outside against the bears defense, they will stop you all day long. Reggie & Deuce have to run up the middle all day
The teams that had the most success against the Saints offense were ones who could blitz effectively and force Bush to stay in the backfield to block. The Ravens ran their entire defense based on overload blitzing Bush's side of the field and putting the pressure on their corners.
Saints 27 Bears 24
-Patriot. Enjoy the games fellas,i'm out till tommorrow with post game reaction.(should do this more often too...lol)

CheeseMonkeys

01-21-2007, 01:17 PM

The Patriots Should beat the Colts. I don't think the colts have what it takes. They certainly could beat the pats but I think the pats are more prepared for this game. I don't really care who wins for the Bears and Saints. I voted for the Bears but I'm having second thoughts and I am actually going to say the Saints will win it.

322

01-21-2007, 05:48 PM

NO needs to step it up right now... grossman is teh gay

Face Plant

01-21-2007, 06:54 PM

Match up Edge

Points/Game: Colts
Yards Gained: Colts
Yards Allowed: Pats
Time of Possession: Pats
Kicking: Colts
Penalties: Colts

Colts have an edge in these categories. I know the line is Colts -3 but I'm still picking the Pats by 6.

patriotwarrior7

01-21-2007, 06:55 PM

Saints lost this one with play calling.39 pass plays to 11 running never set up the ground game wish is bad considering their backfield.

jaredfogle

01-21-2007, 09:29 PM

I don't expect the best game of the year, instead I expect, like any other playoff game, Manning playing like a choker

Are you aware that there are people in this world that have a severe medical condition which causes them to be that way? My mother for instance is one of those people. She is a truck driver that has bad knees and a bad back from driving the truck but you probably do not care about that case either. Oh well I am not one of those people I am 6'4" 245lbs and I exercise every day. I would love to see you say something like that to my mother in front of me. Probably never happen though you are probably just an internet tough guy. I doubt very seriously you would say that to someones face. Just my thought. What do you think. Oh I am sorry you probably do not have a brain. I on the other hand will be happy to buy you a plane ticket to come here and see if you have the nerve to say that to someone I know.

illin' \/illain

01-21-2007, 09:31 PM

i'm fucking watching Married With Children REALIZING that the NFL game in on, bitches.. :D

thespear

01-21-2007, 10:19 PM

Are you aware that there are people in this world that have a severe medical condition which causes them to be that way? My mother for instance is one of those people. She is a truck driver that has bad knees and a bad back from driving the truck but you probably do not care about that case either. Oh well I am not one of those people I am 6'4" 245lbs and I exercise every day. I would love to see you say something like that to my mother in front of me. Probably never happen though you are probably just an internet tough guy. I doubt very seriously you would say that to someones face. Just my thought. What do you think. Oh I am sorry you probably do not have a brain. I on the other hand will be happy to buy you a plane ticket to come here and see if you have the nerve to say that to someone I know.

You get LOL of the day.

Slid3r

01-21-2007, 11:17 PM

COLTS WIN!!!

There are so many different NFL threads, I don't know where to post!!

poopchow

01-21-2007, 11:20 PM

SO happy for peyton right now.

Wu-tang

01-21-2007, 11:20 PM

I'm changing my vote to the Bears.

Bears/Indy

I'm picking the Colts because I think/hope it's their year. Everyone had them out since the wild card round.

2/2 :cool: too bad I couldn't do it in the pick-em league.

YankeesSuck

01-22-2007, 02:47 AM

Well I was right with the Bears pick. When I saw the Bears win today, I thought for sure Pats would win too. Just because it is just set for another Super Bowl matchup, and revenge with for the Pats.

BennyP

01-22-2007, 03:06 AM

i'm fucking watching Married With Children REALIZING that the NFL game in on, bitches.. :D

is your boyfriend watching it with you?

DarcSystems

01-22-2007, 03:16 AM

God, that was such a good game. The pats got lazy in the second half though and gave it away. I had a good time watching it anyway. Too bad I won't get to go to the Pats rally this year. Maybe next year.

YankeesSuck

01-22-2007, 03:17 AM

Just if Caldwell made those two catches, we would be celebrating right now. I'm telling ya. But it never should of came down to those dropped catches anyways he made. We had the lead couldn't hold it. Props to the Colts for battling back though.

Edit: Yeah Darc me and my brother kept talking about the Parade and going to the stadium the day after the Super Bowl at halftime. We jinxed them lol.

a7x1337

01-22-2007, 10:39 AM

Just if Caldwell made those two catches, we would be celebrating right now. I'm telling ya. But it never should of came down to those dropped catches anyways he made. We had the lead couldn't hold it. Props to the Colts for battling back though.
i know, dude. i was thinking about that when i woke up to take a piss during the night :p
and, i swear, during the games he looks a LOT like daron malakian with those eyes...