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deseipher wrote:Farve under pressure just throws one up and it's caught for a touchdown. When it works it's great, but if that was a pick, some would be complaining about Farve being the same gunslinger taking too many chances.

Yup.

It was fourth down, so there wasn't really anything to lose. :)

Chargers get beat on the last play of the game to the Panthers, 26-24, a TD pass by Jake Delhomme. :shakehead:

With Tom Brady out for the season, I'm very interested to see how Bill Belichick handles the situation, since Brady has been the Patriots starting QB since Week 3, I think, of the '01 season. The previous season, Belichick's first season with the Pats, resulted in a 5-11 record, but thanks to Mo Lewis (kinda, sorta) that was his only losing season at New England.

Besides absolutely ruining my fantasy football season, Brady's injury might ruin the Patriots' chemistry just a little. How will Randy Moss react when Matt Cassel overthrows a pass, or doesn't see Moss wide open? Imagine if Cassel actually pulls a Brady himself and lead the Patriots to a Super Bowl win. Does Brady become a highly expensive backup just like Drew Bledsoe? Teammates might be divided over who to support.

It's way too early to tell of course, but the possibilities have me interested.

Nice to see the 49ers' new offense putting 13 points. That Martz guy is the answer! :sweat: Could be worse though, like Martz's old team the Rams. :beaten:

Not really looking forward to Bay Area football the rest of the season. :puppydog:

deseipher wrote:With Tom Brady out for the season, I'm very interested to see how Bill Belichick handles the situation, since Brady has been the Patriots starting QB since Week 3, I think, of the '01 season. The previous season, Belichick's first season with the Pats, resulted in a 5-11 record, but thanks to Mo Lewis (kinda, sorta) that was his only losing season at New England.

I think Belichick has only won 1 playoff game without Brady ... so, it'll be interesting to see how much of a "mastermind" coach he is with an average (or worse) QB.

Though the rest of the team is still pretty good. :sweat:

Not really looking forward to Bay Area football the rest of the season.

Are the Chargers considered "Bay Area" as well? Though, they might not be that hot this season either.

deseipher wrote:

There goes my fantasy team :puppydog:

I know :puppydog: :shamefulcry:

adub2adub wrote:

I think Belichick has only won 1 playoff game without Brady ... so, it'll be interesting to see how much of a "mastermind" coach he is with an average (or worse) QB.

Though the rest of the team is still pretty good.

I'm not sure if he won any in Cleveland, but I do remember the AFC Championship against Pittsburgh where Bledsoe took over an injured Brady.

I agree with you, the rest of the team is pretty good, and if Cassel can play decently the Patriots could be a playoff team.

Are the Chargers considered "Bay Area" as well? Though, they might not be that hot this season either.

I wish the Chargers were in the Bay Area. The folks in Southern Cali get to see a better football team, even if they are 0-1 so far. Besides, there's always USC football :beaten:

suzzy wrote:I know

I had to drop Brady and Vince Young from my team, and replaced them with Kurt Warner, Jeff Garcia and Chad Pennington. Man, it's going to be a long season.

deseipher wrote:Besides absolutely ruining my fantasy football season, Brady's injury might ruin the Patriots' chemistry just a little. How will Randy Moss react when Matt Cassel overthrows a pass, or doesn't see Moss wide open? Imagine if Cassel actually pulls a Brady himself and lead the Patriots to a Super Bowl win. Does Brady become a highly expensive backup just like Drew Bledsoe? Teammates might be divided over who to support.

How did Bledsoe leave?

Is this deja vu?

bmwracer wrote:
How did Bledsoe leave?

The Pats traded Bledsoe to the Bills, which shows how highly they thought of him to trade him to a division rival. :sweat:

deseipher wrote:The Pats traded Bledsoe to the Bills, which shows how highly they thought of him to trade him to a division rival. :sweat:

It was great for the Pats, but Bledsoe got screwed, IMO.

I think San Diego is bound to play better than they did in week 1, they started awfully slow last year, too, and the Colts will probably get things going as well, but I do think my Steelers chances of getting back to the Super Bowl just increased dramatically.

pearl jam wrote:I think San Diego is bound to play better than they did in week 1, they started awfully slow last year, too, and the Colts will probably get things going as well, but I do think my Steelers chances of getting back to the Super Bowl just increased dramatically.

Both the Chargers and Colts should be able to bounce back, though with Manning and Harrison a little rusty the Colts might take a while longer to get things running offensively. Addai was taken out of the game against the Bears, but it looks like he'll be fine.

I didn't see the Steelers-Texans game, but looking at the stats the Steelers looked pretty impressive. Also with the Bengals and Browns struggling, and Ravens playing a rookie QB, the Steelers look to be the early favorites to win their division. Their Super Bowl chances were good to begin with, but with the Pats losing Brady, that's one less obstacle to deal with.

deseipher wrote:I didn't see the Steelers-Texans game, but looking at the stats the Steelers looked pretty impressive.

Of course, the Steelers were playing the Texans... :rolleyes:

bmwracer wrote:
Of course, the Steelers were playing the Texans... :rolleyes:

Really? I thought they played the Lions or something. Still an impressive win by the Steelers nonetheless. :victory:

The Texans were a legit team going into the season, having finished 8-8 last season. Sure, the offense wasn't that great, but with Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson the Texans weren't lacking. Defensively, Mario Williams had 14 sacks while DeMeco Ryans racked up 128 tackles.

deseipher wrote:

. Man, it's going to be a long season.

who u telling :crazy:

deseipher wrote:Really? I thought they played the Lions or something. Still an impressive win by the Steelers nonetheless. :victory:

The Texans were a legit team going into the season, having finished 8-8 last season. Sure, the offense wasn't that great, but with Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson the Texans weren't lacking. Defensively, Mario Williams had 14 sacks while DeMeco Ryans racked up 128 tackles.

The Texans aren't a Tier 1 team... Sure, any team can beat another team on any given day, but come on... :beaten:

UH SUCKS!!!!!!!

I didn't even bother to get up at 6am two weeks ago to watch their first game, nor did I even bother to watch their second game.

UH=DOODOO

Starting all over again. I don't understand the optimists in HI hoping for wins. 'Cause it ain't going to happen (yet).

ahochaude wrote:UH SUCKS!!!!!!!

I didn't even bother to get up at 6am two weeks ago to watch their first game, nor did I even bother to watch their second game.

UH=DOODOO

Starting all over again. I don't understand the optimists in HI hoping for wins. 'Cause it ain't going to happen (yet).

Is it mainly because Colt Brennan's now in the NFL or something else?

UCLA is getting hammered (an understatement) by BYU, 42-0, at the half... :shakehead: :bleh: :bleh: :bleh: :puppydog:


When does the mercy rule take effect? :sweat:

Where's that Bruin defense? I was thinking they'd make it a game with the defense.

Cal should not travel to the east coast to play. Just get those ACC and SEC teams to come to Berkeley instead. :sweat:

USC leads Ohio State 21-3 at the half. SC were deep in Ohio St. territory near the end of the half, but Sanchez threw a pick. Ohio St. had a touchdown called back due to holding, so both teams have squandered an opportunity to add points.

Pryor has looked good so far against the SC defense, but whenever Boeckman is in the Trojan D has been putting a lot of pressure on him. It'll be interesting to see if the Buckeyes make any adjustments at QB.

If anyone didn't get enough of the offensive fireworks of the BYU-UCLA game, Auburn and Mississippi State are involved in 3-2 shootout late in the fourth quarter. :beaten: