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Official NFL Week 13 Thread - RIP Sean Taylor 1983-2007 Edition
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mckmas8808 said:
I did a Whoops Swerve. I didn't actually cross into another lane, but I did a dipsy-do after hearing the news. It just shocked me.
woodchuck said:
That's a strange prediction... This isn't a crappy, half-week Thursday Night game. They both have a full week to prepare. I expect more points and the Green Guys on top.
EDIT - I hope... last year's Thursday Night games were awful. Unwatchable. I'm super pumped for Green Bay/Dallas since they have a solid week to prepare.
I'll never forget the day Walter died. It's hard to believe it's been about 8 years now. I took that pretty hard too, but like you, I grew up in Chicago and he was my childhood hero. It's also really sad to hear Ditka talk about him too, and especially how he regrets not getting him a Super Bowl TD.yacobod said:
topsyturvy
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WTF....The colts already released simeon rice. :lol
yacobod said:
Sean Taylor's a pretty big frickin deal. He made the pro bowl because a lot of fans like him and his play. I think he extends a little beyond just the Redskins organization and their fans. Like Walter on a smaller scale. That, and the shocking nature of the event. A kid in his prime, just starting to mature.. It sucks. For now, I can't think of such a physically impressive guy no longer alive . I really thought he would pull through as well.. RIP
Jon_Danger
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Thurday
GB @ DAL I really really want the pack to win, really. But McCarthy says we are going to not look at this game like a playoff game. We will play it safe, because we have too many players injured, and plenty playing hurt. 3 games in 2 weeks is tough shit, especially with so many players getting injured.
Sunday
DET @ MIN Two words.. Purple Jesus
SEA @ PHI
SD @ KC
NYJ @ MIA The battle of the shitty teams!
JAC @ IND Indy looked real good at the end of that falcons game.
SF @ CAR
HOU @ TEN Ride the Dayne Train
ATL @ STL
BUF @ WAS
CLE @ ARI
DEN @ OAK
NYG @ CHI
TB @ NO
CIN @ PIT
Monday
NE @ BAL
Go Go Ryan Grant Power!
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80496298
GB @ DAL I really really want the pack to win, really. But McCarthy says we are going to not look at this game like a playoff game. We will play it safe, because we have too many players injured, and plenty playing hurt. 3 games in 2 weeks is tough shit, especially with so many players getting injured.
Sunday
DET @ MIN Two words.. Purple Jesus
SEA @ PHI
SD @ KC
NYJ @ MIA The battle of the shitty teams!
JAC @ IND Indy looked real good at the end of that falcons game.
SF @ CAR
HOU @ TEN Ride the Dayne Train
ATL @ STL
BUF @ WAS
CLE @ ARI
DEN @ OAK
NYG @ CHI
TB @ NO
CIN @ PIT
Monday
NE @ BAL
Go Go Ryan Grant Power!
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80496298
I haven't read the ESPN Power Rankings in a few seasons, but I thought I'd give them a chance today. This was a great line, about the Lions:
"Reports have surfaced that owner William Clay Ford Sr. wants the coaching staff to increase the workload of rookie WR Calvin Johnson. On the flip side, head coach Rod Marinelli is demanding that Ford build a better-looking SUV."
"Reports have surfaced that owner William Clay Ford Sr. wants the coaching staff to increase the workload of rookie WR Calvin Johnson. On the flip side, head coach Rod Marinelli is demanding that Ford build a better-looking SUV."
soulja224466
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sucks that sean died, it sounds like his change of attitude was too late.
Flizzzipper
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Wow :lol He was a non factor in all the game so far.topsyturvy said:
soulja224466
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SonnyBoy said:
i guess its all speculation for now anyway, just sucks that his daughter will never know her father. but thats life i guess, happens every day all over the world.
How many packers are going to be out for the game? Last I heard these were the guys that were injured Ryan Pickett (knee sprain), receiver Donald Driver (ankle sprain) and linebacker Tracy White (ankle sprain), cornerback Charles Woodson (toe), end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (knee and ankle) and safety Aaron Rouse (knee). Not to mention they lost their nose tackle for the season.
TheDrizzlerJ11
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Rorschach said:
i never understood this either, it's almost as if everyone has forgotten about merriman's situation already.
Jon_Danger
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Artie said:you always bet on the pack winning, if you're in wisconsin
I know, but I am not getting my hopes up, seriously, the way mcarthy is talking it sounds like we are going to be keeping some important playmakers off the field.
It almost sounds like we are going to take the loss.
Who knows.
Jon_Danger
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FrenchMovieTheme
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my buddy called me today to tell me about taylor and i was shocked. i know they said critical condition last night but when i hear "leg wound" i just don't take the condition report for what it is.
i feel bad for him and his family. 24 is too young to die over something ridiculous (probably money).
i feel bad for him and his family. 24 is too young to die over something ridiculous (probably money).
Jon_Danger
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Artie said:Eh, I'm still pretty sure Woodson will play. He sounded pretty confident he could in an article I read a few days ago.
The cards are stacked against us.
but that is just what Favre lives on!
soulja224466
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msdstc said:
it damn well better be!
TheDrizzlerJ11
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soulja224466 said:
what bet?
vas_a_morir
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Big Zep said:
May I speaketh sooth? Thine cullions shall be parched, mine fellow.
I think this one hits hard for people for two reasons. Number one, the murder of a high profile athlete is pretty rare, particularly one as talented as Taylor was, and especially one who's only just entering his prime.
And that kinda leads into the second reason...his age. Taylor would probably fall into the younger to middle bracket of average age in this thread, and on the forum in general. I mean he was born three years before my youngest sibling. There's a really cold reality that slams into you when you think about it in such terms.
How the hell do the Redskins approach the remainder of the season? There's something to be said about playing on, doing as well as possible in the next game and beyond for your comrade, but it isn't like he died of cancer or even got paralyzed...he got murdered in cold blood, for no apparant reason. That's gotta be a hard thing for those players to wrap their heads around.
And that kinda leads into the second reason...his age. Taylor would probably fall into the younger to middle bracket of average age in this thread, and on the forum in general. I mean he was born three years before my youngest sibling. There's a really cold reality that slams into you when you think about it in such terms.
How the hell do the Redskins approach the remainder of the season? There's something to be said about playing on, doing as well as possible in the next game and beyond for your comrade, but it isn't like he died of cancer or even got paralyzed...he got murdered in cold blood, for no apparant reason. That's gotta be a hard thing for those players to wrap their heads around.
Ninja Scooter
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Man, i still can't get over this shit. I can't even enjoy the rest of the season, i honestly don't care if the Redskins win another game.
Nameless
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Ninja Scooter said:
I feel your pain dude. Non sports fans don't understand but we really get attached to 'our' teams and players. I would be pretty broken up if something happened to one our rising young stars like Pat or Vernon.
This whole situation is just shitty all the way around.
Spectral Glider
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Gotta go with Cowboys on this one. The Pack is a nice story, but I just think the Boys have too much fire power and more experience in spots other than QB.
I haven't read the thread, but has anybody brought up Ricky getting stomped on in the Monday night game? Shouldn't there be a fine handed out for that one? It was blatant and it ended his season.
I don't know if I'm more pissed about the stomp or the lack of the Dolphin players not kicking the ever living snot of the guy for doing that to a teammate...but either way I'm pissed.
Here's the video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=gQ13Sy52bQE
So blatant.
Anyway, we finally win this week against the Jets. COUNT ON IT!
I don't know if I'm more pissed about the stomp or the lack of the Dolphin players not kicking the ever living snot of the guy for doing that to a teammate...but either way I'm pissed.
Here's the video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=gQ13Sy52bQE
So blatant.
Anyway, we finally win this week against the Jets. COUNT ON IT!
Jon_Danger
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Jeff-DSA said:
I honestly don't think it was intentional, they were playing on one of the worst fields ever, he probably was losing traction or something.
He is out for the season?! that sucks.
Well I sure hope they win sunday!
Wellington
BAAAALLLINNN'
Weird because I think that the Cowboys' secondary will be exposed, while the Packers arguably have a better DLine than the Giants and a MUCH better back seven. Still, this should be on offensive showcase.Spectral Glider said:
If I'm the Packers OC, I'm drooling. Matching up the Cowboys secondary with Donald Driver, Greg Jennings, Koren Robinson, James Jones, and Ruvell Martin? Then throw Donald Lee and Bubba into the mix it could be a long day if the front seven of the Cowboys can be held in check.
This is going to be a great game regardless.
Wellington
BAAAALLLINNN'
Why'd you even respond, he won't read what you said!Jon_Danger said:
Theres no way that was intentional. You think Timmons jumped over 2 guys just to land on Ricky Williams shoulder? :lol Not to mention the condition of the field... Was just horrible luck for Williams, unfortunately him lying around injured is probably going to hurt his already bruised ego and cause him to smoke once more.
solidviper
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i gotta say, and this isn't cuz im a falcons fan...that i think atl will beat st. louis this week.
i just have a feeling they have to win something soon....and st. louis has a 2-9 record, so why wouldn't ATL beat them
i just have a feeling they have to win something soon....and st. louis has a 2-9 record, so why wouldn't ATL beat them
Wellington said:
Man, i've been hearing/reading this for about 11 straight weeks now and it doesn't seem to matter much week in and week out.
Even if Favre has a big day, can you honestly say "Wow, Dallas is finally EXPOSED"?
I mean, they are the best passing team in the NFC for a reason.
It will come down to whose offense is better than the other teams' front 7. Dallas makes a living in the middle of the field. If the Packs' backers don't do a good job of filling up the zone, its over. Witten and TO will kill them all day long.
Jeff-DSA said:
If you look at the last angle in the replay, it doesn't look like he's trying to intentionally stomp on Williams as much as he is trying to not stomp on his own teammate. If his leg had come down on the path it was headed, he would have landed on James Harrison. Can't blame him for what he did.
Archaix said:
I think this is the more likely explaination.
Plus, there's no way you can tell that stepping on a guy is going to cause him to tear his pec. Even if he was trying to step on the guy which is horrible, it isn't like he kicked him in the side of the knee or something. He should be fined and possibly suspended but I don't think it's the end of the world.
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