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Week 11: Bills at Jaguars

The GIGGAS — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:12:23 GMT

Meh I guess... not very much excitement for this game. Jaguars can inch closer to the #6 playoff spot with a win, but Buffalo might rally around their new coach and their new starting QB.

Jaguars: 24
Bills: 21

Rodney Harrison is just great....

therizing02 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:41:35 GMT

I've always appreciated anyone who just says it like it is. Listen to Rodney just rip JaMarcus Russell and Buffalo.

Way to go Rodney!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/dan..._Interview.mp3

If you don't like Tom Brady....

Schism 6 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:01:03 GMT

Then you suck at life, sorry.

Week 11: The Worst Week Ever?

elicoleman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:10:24 GMT

Has there ever been a worse week for matchups in the NFL? I honestly don't remember a time where so many teams went into a weekend being a touchdown or greater favorite.

Outside of Ravens/Colts, Chargers/Broncos, Bears/Eagles and Titans/Texans, the team favored to win is by a touchdown plus. I refuse to put Browns/Lions in that group because while the Lions are favored by only 3, frankly both teams lose.

Here are the other games and how high the spread is:
Giants (-7) vs Falcons
Packers (-7) vs 49ers
Jaguars (-9.5) vs Bills
Cardinals (-10) vs Rams
Bengals (-10.5) vs Raiders
Steelers (-11) vs Chiefs
Patriots (-12) vs Jets
Vikings (-12) vs Seahawks
Cowboys (-12) vs Redskins
Saints (-12.5) vs Bucs

I've never seen that where almost half the games, the favored team was by double digits. Who knows, we may get lucky and see some great games but odds are, this week is going to be a major dud.

Vikings extend contract with Brad Childress through 2013

z Revis — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:05:02 GMT

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4671558

Quote:

The Minnesota Vikings signed Brad Childress to a contract extension that will keep the coach with the team through the 2013 season, a source told ESPN.com Thursday.

Financial terms weren't immediately available but the deal is believed to be between $4 million and $5 million a year, the source said. In 2006, Childress signed a five-year, $10 million contract, which was scheduled to expire after the 2010 season.

"Brad has done a tremendous job leading this football team and we value the positive environment he has created for the Minnesota Vikings on and off the field," Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said in a statement. "He has continued to positively impact this team and create a strong foundation for future success."

The Vikings are off to an 8-1 start with Brett Favre at quarterback. Childress' record in Minnesota is 32-25. The Vikings made the playoffs last year and are trying to get the top seed in the NFC.

Both sides have been working on a deal for the past several months. The agreement came together Thursday morning.

As a team, the Vikings are loaded. They have 22 players on their roster who are in the top five in fan voting for the Pro Bowl.

"My family and I are very fortunate to be a part of the Minnesota Vikings organization," Childress said in a statement. "I value the opportunity to continue to lead this team over the next several years as we work toward our ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl for our passionate fans everywhere."

Good for him. Not really surprised. Only problem is Brett Favre is the main reason they're as good as they are this year and he's certainly not going to be there 2-3 years from now.. well I guess nothing would surprise me with Brett Favre anymore. :smirk:

2008 DRAFT QB'S; Matt Ryan vs Joe Flacco vs Chad Henne

Tiko7523 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:18:25 GMT

since henne has stepped up and playing like a chip on his shoulder that draft is shaping up to be a good QB draft.

WHO in ur opinion will be the better QB when its said and done?

Carl's Stonecold Lock of the Century of the Week

Cusefan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:03:46 GMT

Week 11: Titans @ Texans (Monday Night Football)

ThaShark28_316 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:18:50 GMT

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What: Tennessee Titans @ Houston Texans
When: Monday, November 23rd
Where: Reliant Stadium; Houston, TX
Channel: ESPN (Announcers: Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Jon Gruden)
Records: Titans 3-6, Texans 5-4

Jerseys for Monday Night:

Titans: White jersey/Columbia blue pants
Texans: Red jersey/Red pants

Last Meeting:http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/200909...s@titans/watch

Prediction: I think it'll be close for a while...these two squads always play each other tight. I'll say 20-17 in the 4th. But late in the game, the Texans offense will be a little too much and pull away late.

Texans 34
Titans 17
LETS GO TEXANS!!!!!!

Week 11: Thursday Night Football - MIA @ CAR

z Revis — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:07:39 GMT

Didn't see a thread about it, thought I'd make one. It's on NFL Network, but since I live in South Florida and I'm in the Miami market area, they'll probably show the game on local tv for me, gives me something to watch tonight.

I'll say 24-14, Panthers. Delhomme hasn't thrown a pick in the last 3 games. And Carolina seems to be getting back into form. Plus Ronnie Brown is out for the season and he pretty much was their offense.

Thursday Night Football; Miami at Carolina

Tiko7523 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:01:38 GMT

i have no idea how our offense is gonna play this week or what plays or players we are gonna put in.... i am just hoping a big game from ricky

Silverdome sold for $500,000 WOW!!!

ANDROMADA 1 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:10:50 GMT

This is unbelievable!Tough times in Detroit indeed.

http://www.detnews.com/article/20091...ce-disappoints

Week 11: Redskins @ Cowboys

Checmate101 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:30:48 GMT

Here we go.. Lets see if we can get a win in Dallas. Never know what happens in these games. Chris Paul is back.

Steelers fan says he was poisoned, left blind at Chicago bar

DickDalewood — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:40:24 GMT

Kind of embarassing for us Bears fans... yikes:

http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2...icago-bar.html

A new era in Oakland begins

WazzuRC — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:28 GMT

The Bruce Gradkowski Era.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/player...playerId=10446

Looks like JaMarcus could unseat Leaf as the biggest draft bust in history (wishful thinking) before it's all said and done.

Browns would give LeBron a shot, if he's serious

dragon4ever — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:43:23 GMT

BEREA, Ohio (AP) - If LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him.

"I think he should come on down," Mangini said.

The NBA superstar, who was an All-State wide receiver in high school, said Tuesday night that if he put the time and commitment into it, he could be a good football player. Mangini agreed, calling James "a freak athletically" and said the 6-foot-8, 260-pounder could be dangerous at tight end, wide receiver or even outside linebacker.

Quarterback Brady Quinn also heard about James' football fetish. He would love to have a target to throw to like James in the red zone.

"That'd be great," Quinn said. "Tell him to suit up and let us know, we'll get him working. Obviously he's an incredibly talented athlete. If he wants to try to play a little bit now, we'd be more than willing to pick him up."

Browns nose tackle Shaun Rogers isn't convinced James, as great as he is, could step into the NFL and be able to handle the pounding.

"I heard that comment," Rogers said. "I have mixed emotions about that. A great athlete? Yes. A football player? No."

Rogers then looked into TV cameras.

"Yeah LeBron, I said it," he said. "It's a punishing game. I just don't think you can step off the basketball court after not going through this year in and year out and just play football. From that standpoint, I just don't think it's possible. You have to weather and condition your body to take this punishment."

So what if James had a year to train? Could he do it then?

"Yeah, he might make a heckuva tight end," Rogers said. "I'd like to see him out there running down the seam."

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/1...ious?GT1=39002

LeBron should try out. He'd be the first basketball/NFL player in the history of sports.