Thread: National Football League 2012-13 Season

Originally Posted by River Rat

Tonight in Philadelphia we get to see whether the new kids (Adams and DeCastro) can shore up the Steelers' O line. For all the winning they do (and they do plenty) the Steelers have been playing with a committee rather than a cohesive offensive line for years. The top draft picks were dedicated to fixing this situation once and for all and finally give Ben some protection on his blind side. Sure hope they prove their mettle!

I agree 100%...If our O-Line is strong and our running game is formidable, there is an excellent chance that Roethlisberger and the D will carry us to another SB victory this year...What's the "Crotch of the Tri-State Area? Matamoros???

Originally Posted by jack4freedom

I agree 100%...If our O-Line is strong and our running game is formidable, there is an excellent chance that Roethlisberger and the D will carry us to another SB victory this year...What's the "Crotch of the Tri-State Area? Matamoros???

East Liverpool. Down river from Pittsburgh about 42 miles. Across U.S. Route 30 about 35 miles and about 25 miles as the crow flies. Right where Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio all slap together.

Originally Posted by River Rat

East Liverpool. Down river from Pittsburgh about 42 miles. Across U.S. Route 30 about 35 miles and about 25 miles as the crow flies. Right where Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio all slap together.

Oh, that tri-state area...I'm a transplanted McKeesporter the other way on Route 30, who has lived in southern California almost all my life, but have remained a Pirate-Steeler-Panther fan...I wonder how our defensive backfield will shape up this year? We have been getting burned deep too much the last couple of years...Looks like our 2nd stringers got lit up last night by a rookie QB...

Originally Posted by jack4freedom

Oh, that tri-state area...I'm a transplanted McKeesporter the other way on Route 30, who has lived in southern California almost all my life, but have remained a Pirate-Steeler-Panther fan...I wonder how our defensive backfield will shape up this year? We have been getting burned deep too much the last couple of years...Looks like our 2nd stringers got lit up last night by a rookie QB...

Good question! Maybe Ike Taylor has lost a step. The Ryans (Clark and Mundy) can get burned from time to time and Clark can't play at Mile High due to illness. If Polamalu stays healthy, there's absolutely no problem there.

And how 'bout them Buccos? I knew if I just lived long enough, the losing season streak would end.

Anyone else weirded out seeing Peyton Manning playing in a Broncos uniform?

I thought I entered the twilight zone.

I will never get used to him as other than a Colt.

Preseason football:

Raiders vs. Cowboys this Monday Night 08/13/2012. don't miss it.

Originally Posted by Herkdriver

Anyone else weirded out seeing Peyton Manning playing in a Broncos uniform?

I thought I entered the twilight zone.

I will never get used to him as other than a Colt.

It is surreal - like watching this guy play in a Chiefs uniform...

Originally Posted by 4Horsemen

Preseason football:

Raiders vs. Cowboys this Monday Night 08/13/2012. don't miss it.

I heard McFadden played well, which is nice to hear.

I think the AFC West is going to be a lot of fun this year...

Originally Posted by Talon

I heard McFadden played well, which is nice to hear.

I think the AFC West is going to be a lot of fun this year...

yeah, he was the only play on both teams that played well. the Raider D-line was formidable, they will wreak havoc on RB's and QB's this year. Palmer stunk it up, Heyward-Bey, Ford all dropped balls that led to straight up TD's.

Romo was terrible. Cowboy O-line is a bleeding ulcer, the Defense is ok, didn't see a stud RB on the team.


predictions for 2012:

Raiders 7-9

Cowboys -5-11

Originally Posted by 4Horsemen

yeah, he was the only play on both teams that played well. the Raider D-line was formidable, they will wreak havoc on RB's and QB's this year. Palmer stunk it up, Heyward-Bey, Ford all dropped balls that led to straight up TD's.

Romo was terrible. Cowboy O-line is a bleeding ulcer, the Defense is ok, didn't see a stud RB on the team.


predictions for 2012:

Raiders 7-9

Cowboys -5-11

LOL - I hope you're right about the Cowboys (but not the Raiders).

I saw that the final score was 3-0. God, that must have been excruciating to watch.

Hopefully this week's games will be better. Tonight, we've got Bengals at Falcons (not a bad match-up) and the Packers spanking the Browns at Lambeau (yawn)...