Oh no, my Beloved Eagles signed Vick! Somebody, please shoot me! - Page 3

*Aldeth the Foppish Idiot* · Mon, 19th Oct '09, 10:36pm

Yeah, I saw that too. The only thing I can think of is that since the Ravens were out of timeouts, they didn't want to risk a player being tackled in bounds, as that would have effectively ended the game. I cannot say that I am at all unhappy with the results though, as the Steelers and Ravens are rivals, and the Steelers are now tied for 1st with the Bengals. It feels strange typing that.

Blades of Vanatar · Mon, 19th Oct '09, 10:55pm

Yep, that division got tougher. Steelers are going to have to earn the division title this year. Though I think it's their's to lose anyway, Cin and Bal are not as strong as Pit. The Steelers need to make sure they win the ones they're supposed to win, no stumbles like the Eagles this week.

*Aldeth the Foppish Idiot* · Tue, 20th Oct '09, 3:27pm

The Steelers didn't exactly coast to the division title last year either - the Ravens finished 11-5. The Steelers didn't clinch that division until the next-to-last week, and even then it was only because they had the tie-breaker.

One thing I cannot get over is just how many bad and really bad teams there are this year. Any team worth their salt, and certainly all playoff teams should have no trouble beating:

Buffalo, Cleveland, Tennessee, Kansas City, Oakland, Washington (sad but true), Detroit, Tampa Bay, and St. Louis. That's ten bad teams. And it doesn't count the sorta bad ones like Jacksonville, Houston, Carolina, and Seattle. The Eagles loss to the Raiders was inexcusable.

I did end up losing last night - I needed 17 from VJ, and only got 10, giving me a total of 135. (Granted that's not bad, but when your opponent drops a 142 on you, you need a big game from just about everyone.) It sucks to lose when you score 135.

*Saber* · Tue, 20th Oct '09, 5:19pm

I was pissed the Ravens lost... not because I like them that much, but because they made an amazing comeback, only to let Favre win right at the last minute. I was more rooting against Favre than rooting for the Ravens.

Blades of Vanatar · Tue, 20th Oct '09, 6:38pm

I have always thought of myself as a big fan of sports, especially of the NFL. When thinking about players outside of Philly, I think I'm pretty un-biased, except when it comes to their division rivals.

When it comes to Favre, he was an awesome player, especially in the big moment. I think the circumstances surrounding his leaving GB was a total screw-up by Ted Thompson the GM and Mike McCarthy with some ill-conceived comments. Favre wasn't perfect either, but most of that blame should fall on GB. I have no hard feelings for the guy if he wants to continue to play. Obviously he still can play and look at Minnesota with a real QB. Minnesota was probably the perfect fit for him, with Peterson taking the heat off of him. I hope he thrives there, it makes for a better season in the NFL. I would rather watch an old Favre over Tavaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels anyday.

*Saber* · Wed, 21st Oct '09, 12:49am

I just don't like the way he celebrates after each freaking play... every time he throws a touchdown pass, he looks like a teenage boy who just lost his V-card bragging to his friends. I don't mind celebration, but he is overly exuberant and thus annoying as hell to watch.

Blades of Vanatar · Wed, 28th Oct '09, 7:28pm

More useless plays for the Eagles on Monday night. Bringing Vick in totally kills their momentum. It's obvious he is not at the speed level he had prior to jail time. I doubt he will get that back. Everytime he ran the ball, a big linemen ran him down. He looks terrible. And with his small size, that doesn't bode well for his health if he keeps that up.

*Aldeth the Foppish Idiot* · Tue, 3rd Nov '09, 9:28pm

Are you still worried about Vick? He's been practically invisible!

Blades of Vanatar · Tue, 3rd Nov '09, 9:41pm

I'm worried that Reid will continue to try to use him during crucial points in a game. It is more than apparent that he is not at his old playing level or running speed. But Reid has used him at QB several times to no avail, stalling drives. Why? He isn't fooling anyone. Keep McNabb in there and you have at least a chance of a big play. Vick gives you a zero chance of that. With the Eagles owning 1st place in the NFC east right now, hopefully Reid will stop experimenting and get the Birds offense rolling again. Though they just beat division rivals back to back weeks, they still have a lot of holes in that offense. McNabb needs to relearn how to throw the short pass again. He chucks a nice long ball, but the short throws are at the receivers feet or way overthrown.

Mon, 19th Oct '09, 10:36pm	#51
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Mon, 19th Oct '09, 10:55pm	#52
Blades of Vanatar Vanatar will rise again Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Age: 36 Posts: 1,253 Rep Power: 10	Yep, that division got tougher. Steelers are going to have to earn the division title this year. Though I think it's their's to lose anyway, Cin and Bal are not as strong as Pit. The Steelers need to make sure they win the ones they're supposed to win, no stumbles like the Eagles this week.
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Tue, 20th Oct '09, 3:27pm	#53
Aldeth the Foppish Idiot SPS Account Holder Mod Reviewer Armed with My Mallet O' Thinking Froggster Champion! Gold Miner Champion! Tubin Champion! Worm Catcher Champion! Join Date: May 2003 Location: MD Age: 35 Posts: 8,008 Rep Power: 27	The Steelers didn't exactly coast to the division title last year either - the Ravens finished 11-5. The Steelers didn't clinch that division until the next-to-last week, and even then it was only because they had the tie-breaker. One thing I cannot get over is just how many bad and really bad teams there are this year. Any team worth their salt, and certainly all playoff teams should have no trouble beating: Buffalo, Cleveland, Tennessee, Kansas City, Oakland, Washington (sad but true), Detroit, Tampa Bay, and St. Louis. That's ten bad teams. And it doesn't count the sorta bad ones like Jacksonville, Houston, Carolina, and Seattle. The Eagles loss to the Raiders was inexcusable. I did end up losing last night - I needed 17 from VJ, and only got 10, giving me a total of 135. (Granted that's not bad, but when your opponent drops a 142 on you, you need a big game from just about everyone.) It sucks to lose when you score 135.
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Tue, 20th Oct '09, 6:38pm	#55
Blades of Vanatar Vanatar will rise again Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Age: 36 Posts: 1,253 Rep Power: 10	I have always thought of myself as a big fan of sports, especially of the NFL. When thinking about players outside of Philly, I think I'm pretty un-biased, except when it comes to their division rivals. When it comes to Favre, he was an awesome player, especially in the big moment. I think the circumstances surrounding his leaving GB was a total screw-up by Ted Thompson the GM and Mike McCarthy with some ill-conceived comments. Favre wasn't perfect either, but most of that blame should fall on GB. I have no hard feelings for the guy if he wants to continue to play. Obviously he still can play and look at Minnesota with a real QB. Minnesota was probably the perfect fit for him, with Peterson taking the heat off of him. I hope he thrives there, it makes for a better season in the NFL. I would rather watch an old Favre over Tavaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels anyday.
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Wed, 28th Oct '09, 7:28pm	#57
Blades of Vanatar Vanatar will rise again Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Age: 36 Posts: 1,253 Rep Power: 10	More useless plays for the Eagles on Monday night. Bringing Vick in totally kills their momentum. It's obvious he is not at the speed level he had prior to jail time. I doubt he will get that back. Everytime he ran the ball, a big linemen ran him down. He looks terrible. And with his small size, that doesn't bode well for his health if he keeps that up.
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Tue, 20th Oct '09, 5:19pm	#54
Saber SPS Account Holder A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 4,238 Rep Power: 11	I was pissed the Ravens lost... not because I like them that much, but because they made an amazing comeback, only to let Favre win right at the last minute. I was more rooting against Favre than rooting for the Ravens.

Wed, 21st Oct '09, 12:49am	#56
Saber SPS Account Holder A revolution without dancing is a revolution not worth having! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 4,238 Rep Power: 11	I just don't like the way he celebrates after each freaking play... every time he throws a touchdown pass, he looks like a teenage boy who just lost his V-card bragging to his friends. I don't mind celebration, but he is overly exuberant and thus annoying as hell to watch.

Tue, 3rd Nov '09, 9:28pm	#58
Aldeth the Foppish Idiot SPS Account Holder Mod Reviewer Armed with My Mallet O' Thinking Froggster Champion! Gold Miner Champion! Tubin Champion! Worm Catcher Champion! Join Date: May 2003 Location: MD Age: 35 Posts: 8,008 Rep Power: 27	Are you still worried about Vick? He's been practically invisible!
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Tue, 3rd Nov '09, 9:41pm	#59
Blades of Vanatar Vanatar will rise again Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Age: 36 Posts: 1,253 Rep Power: 10	I'm worried that Reid will continue to try to use him during crucial points in a game. It is more than apparent that he is not at his old playing level or running speed. But Reid has used him at QB several times to no avail, stalling drives. Why? He isn't fooling anyone. Keep McNabb in there and you have at least a chance of a big play. Vick gives you a zero chance of that. With the Eagles owning 1st place in the NFC east right now, hopefully Reid will stop experimenting and get the Birds offense rolling again. Though they just beat division rivals back to back weeks, they still have a lot of holes in that offense. McNabb needs to relearn how to throw the short pass again. He chucks a nice long ball, but the short throws are at the receivers feet or way overthrown.
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