NFL - Week One.

[CanadianChris 0]

Daunte and the Dolphins should rebound in a big way in their next game.

Not a particularly bold statement, considering their next game is at home against Buffalo.

 

If they don't, then there might be trouble. But writing them off already is akin to what ESPN does (and y'all complain about!) in changing their minds immediately after a bad game.

There a difference between saying a team won't be nearly as good as expected after seeing them play their first meaningful game, and writing them off completely. Miami might still make the playoffs; I think their schedule is good enough to make that a decent possibility. I don't think they're threats to go deep into the postseason, though.

[Slayer 0]

Double Bubble is where its at.

 

"You see Al, if you have two bubbles, you have a double bubble...or you could just have one bubble...heck, you could have no bubbles, Al"

 

"Thanks John..."

[Just John 0]

Personally, I don't even see why people were backing Miami to begin with. They seemed like a 9, maybe 10, win team at best this year. I wouldn't expect them to go any farther than first round playoff loss.

 

This game shows they'll have trouble competing against good teams. The offense looked bad all around and the secondary was weak. The only thing that looked good was the special teams, but they'll have a hard time relying on Wes Welker to lead them to victory with return TD's. Daunte Culpepper was picking up right where he left off last year, so counting on him could be a huge mistake.

[Spaceman Spiff 0]

Ugh.

 

Anyone wanna join me on the Wes Welker bandwagon?

 

Down here in Miami, there's a Wes Welker fan club that's started since last season, which is kinda funny that they were following him around and whatnot to any appearance he'd make. That was when he was handling all the kicking duties as well as playing receiver and return.

I was digging him last year, too. It's just that being outside of Philly, I don't get to see much of the Dolphins outside of nationally televised games.

[nl5xsk1 0]

Also, you guys are jumping way too hard on Miami. At the beginning of the 4th quarter last night, they were up 14-10 at one of the toughest places to play in the NFL, against the defending Super Bowl champions. It's not like they just lost at home to the Saints or Bills or anything. This team still has the potential to go deep in the playoffs. Although, it does seem like their pass defense is going to be a tremendous weakness (maybe they shouldn't have let Surtain and that other guy go.. I mean, c'mon, WILL ALLEN?!) so they should try to do something about that, ASAP..

The Steelers that won the Super Bowl did not have a very mediocre Charlie Batch lining up behind the center. The fact that Big Ben was out - especially with relatively limited notice before the game - made last night a very winnable game.

 

Daunte and the Dolphins should rebound in a big way in their next game. If they don't, then there might be trouble. But writing them off already is akin to what ESPN does (and y'all complain about!) in changing their minds immediately after a bad game.

Some of us had never written the Dolphins on, so really aren't writing them off now. I thought that they were at best an 8 or 9 win team (including at least 3 gimme wins over Buffalo & NYJ) and now I think that they're at best a 7 or 8 win team. They're not horrible, but they're not ready to be considered SB contenders, IMHO.

[Kahran Ramsus 0]

I figured the Dolphins were about 10-6 if things went well and not much has changed now. Culpepper has me worried, but I never really expected him to even be playing now so call it a push.

 

I never understood the Super Bowl picks for Miami. They are probably only the 3rd best team in their state.

[JustJoe2k5 0]

Notice to all fantasy football players, Steve Smith will likely miss the season opener against Atlanta.

[razazteca 0]

TJ whoseyourmama is questionable and might not play on Sunday.

[The Amazing Rando 0]

Yeah, he'll fumble a couple times instead.

 

And what the hell was Saban waiting for with that challenge? If you think it needs to be reviewed, chuck the flag out there.

 

 

You know if he has a challenge next week he'll be doing everything short of shooting off a flare gun to make sure the officials see it.

[Just John 0]

Steelers signed Najeh Davenport.

 

Good move, I think. It gives 'em more power at the RB position, and gives them some more flexibility in the ground game.

[tominator89 0]

Notice to all fantasy football players, Steve Smith will likely miss the season opener against Atlanta.

 

I didn't want to start him against the Falcons anyway.

[tominator89 0]

Steelers signed Najeh Davenport.

 

Good move, I think. It gives 'em more power at the RB position, and gives them some more flexibility in the ground game.

 

So, does this mean Duce Staley will be let go?

 

Maybe it's time for him to come home to the Eagles where he would be an upgrade.

[Guest Vitamin X]

I forget, I know that in the first few weeks of the NFL season, it's either the defenses that take time to get used to the offenses, or the offenses that take some time getting used to the defenses then they even out..

 

From my understanding, I believe it's the first one, but can someone help me out here?

[Lt. Al Giardello 0]

The Steelers that won the Super Bowl did not have a very mediocre Charlie Batch lining up behind the center. The fact that Big Ben was out - especially with relatively limited notice before the game - made last night a very winnable game.

 

Call Batch mediorce all you want, but he's a above average QB. He knows how to mange the game and win games. He was 2-0 last year before getting injured.

[KingPK 0]

I gotta say, this NFL Replay on NFL Net is awesome. They don't really skip over many plays and the NFL Films footage is a nice touch. I could do without listening to John Madden's commentary again, though.

[Vern Gagne 0]

Who is doing the Raiders/Chargers game Monday?

[CanadianChris 0]

Who is doing the Raiders/Chargers game Monday?

Brad Nessler, Ron Jaworski, and Dick Vermeil, with Bonnie Bernstein on the sideline.

[Vern Gagne 0]

That sounds like a better announce team than Tirico/Theismann/Kornheiser

[CanadianChris 0]

OK, who's got what games on TV today?

 

Early games here:

 

Buffalo @ New England

Philadelphia @ Houston

Denver @ St. Louis

Seattle @ Detroit

 

Only one late game, Dallas @ Jacksonville.

[Guest Princess Leena]

Interesting to hear Jaworski call a game. Should be pretty good.

[Guest Felonies!]

Joe Buck at the pregame desk is like me eating lunch with the varsity football team. James Brown is a broadcaster by trade, but least he looks like he can tackle you.

[naiwf 0]

I just realized my only options for games now are . . .

 

Jets vs Titans

Eagles vs Texans

 

Yawn squared.

[KingPK 0]

I've got Pats/Bills and Cowboys/Jaguars at 4. Not bad. I'll also check in on Red Zone on NFL Net to keep track of my fantasy guys.

[razazteca 0]

Joe Buck at the pregame desk is like me eating lunch with the varsity football team. James Brown is a broadcaster by trade, but least he looks like he can tackle you.

Is Fox going to have a talking cartoon football to explain the rules?

[Damaramu 0]

Alright off to the bar to watch EVERY game on the hundred billions big screens they have.

*sniff*

I missed real sundays.

[Cartman 0]

Well then...that sucked.

[tpww7 0]

And Pats fumble on first play giving the Bills the TD

 

[CanadianChris 0]

Javon Walker is going to make me forget Ashley Lelie ever existed.

[CanadianChris 0]

Maroney looked awesome on that last run. I still can't believe he fell to the Patriots.

[Cartman 0]

So glad he did though.