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I never expected the Broncos to beat NE...but when they did and they way they did it, I knew they had a very good chance against the Panthers. I thought Carolina out played them in just about every aspect. The turnovers killed them. And that's how it goes. I gotta admit that Peyton Manning won me ov...

@Jim I definitely agree on the overall team building issue. It has appeared to get way better since Spielman has been the GM. The TOA and the Wilfs inexperience led to systemic problems that are looking to finally being resolved. As I stated elsewhere, I'm not sold on Spielman's ability to spot soli...

I think the point Jim made about it being one game is succinct. It may be more correct to suggest a strong defense is a big component to getting you to that final game...and occasionally it can win it for you. But most often both teams have a solid defenses and it just comes down to who plays better...

I didn't check this thread after the Seattle game. I don't think there is any way they move AD this offseason. Yeah, he makes too much money for an NFL RB these days....but he's been the face of the franchise and the heart of the team for the majority of his career. I understand Kapp's POV and don't...

PurpleMustReign wrote:Anyone else get a popup password request when coming to this thread?

yeah....but just for page two. weird

dead_poet wrote:So I guess not.
Via @LisaWeser

Are they watching us? lol

ugghh....does Manning get paid everytime he mentions budwieser, or does he really drink that stuff?

I don't know how players feel, but as a fan, I'd rather not get to the Superbowl than lose one.

Congrats to Manning! What an end to a career. Wade Phillips is some kinda defensive coach~

lol at the Mike Carey comment.
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That was a brutal face mask by Talib...wow!

I thought it was a catch also...not sure why that was upheld. The next play was the strip sack for 6.

So the Vikes are near the top of the league in 3 n outs as well as TOP.
Think about that for a minute or two and ask yourself what's the difference between and run run pass 3 n out, vs one that takes couple shots down the field?

@Jim I agree that the riding of AD was a reflex rather than a plan. He is the only proven commodity on the entire offense...it's a seemingly common reflex outside of 09. I also think that the teams they faced later in the year recognized that situation and were better defenses in general. For whatev...

I think it's worth noting that last season was the first time starting for both McKinnon and TB. Plus it was McKinnon's first season as a RB I think McKinnon is THE most improved player on offense, by a long shot. They are just scratching the surface with him now. I like the idea of using AD more st...

@Jim
Yeah, I would hope/think he wants to play more.
I really think there should be a package of plays for him that fit his abilities. And I don't buy the notion that it would make the offense predictable when he's on the field.
We'll see what happens.