Sox Fan on Cape

I believe that they are both free agents. If the Pats did anything it would be to look at Reggie Wayne and compare his cost to our free agent. James is not in the picture, due to our current contractual obligations.

You're entirely correct. I was concentrating of is the permutations were covered, as far as people below ( points wise ) my self included as to who would be out of it. Been doing to much tax crap and trying to set up potential contests for the Super Bowl. Thanks for the clarification, I really want as many people to still have a shot.

It looks like its down to the " Big Five ". Either one of : ARod2212, Schillingouttheks, or See Red will clinch at the end of today, or One Red Seat and CalvnHobs6 will battle it out in the Superbowl and maybe the the total points scored. Regardless of the outcome, there will be a prize for the Super Bowl ( the correct winner and the total points scored ), so don't despair. There is a strong possibility that there will also be a separate contest for the Super Bowl, details will follow after the games.

Sorry, I can't agree with Pitt on the road again. Denver rested at home, who's got the better D, I'd say about equal ( although Pitt secondary is questionable ), running game, again about equal, QB advantage Denver, Plummer is more mobile and more experienced. Big Ben might have looked good last week scoring early and building his confidence, what's going to happen if Pitt falls behind ? I believe Big Ben will stop ticking and revert back to forcing it in, resulting in costly turnovers. Of course I can't speak from a position of authority, since my score is a 0, and mathematically I've been eliminated after ARod2212's pick. I have no problem with Seattle though.

Thought people might like to see the status and picks for this weekend. Remember if you change your picks, do it on your original post then notify me by posting or PM that you changed it. NFL Play-Offs Contest Current Standings & Picks As of 1/20/06 Screen Name.................Current Pts................. AFC Pick...................NFC Pick ARod2212...............................4.......... ............Denver.......................Seattle One Red Seat..........................4................... ...Pittsburgh...................Seattle Schillingouttheks......................4.......... ............Pittsburgh..................Carolina See Red................................. 4............. .........Denver......................Carolina CalvnHobs6.............................4.......... ............Pittsburgh...................Seattle Ray10.....................................2....... ...............Denver......................Carolina Riverside Sluggers...................0...................... Pittsburgh..................Carolina MANNYHOF24..........................0............. .........No Pick Yet............................ gosox613................................0......... .............Pittsburgh..................Carolina Sox Fan On Cape.....................0.......................Denver......................Seattle yankeessuck013.......................0............. ........Denver......................Carolina posednik20.............................-2.......... ............No Pick Yet........................... YanksHater213........................-2............ ..........Temporary Ban.................... Manny Goes Boom...................-2.......................Pittsburgh.................Seattle Stocker323.............................-2.......... ............Denver.....................Carolina element1151..........................-4........... ........... Denver.....................Seattle RedRuffing15.........................-4........... .............Denver.....................Seattle Soxfan#1...............................-4.......... .............Denver.....................Seattle

Welcome aboard Ryan.

We called it the "ole block" we just waved are arms instead of a cape. The other one was "the lookout" block. Our quarterback in HC was named Dean, it went like this, "lookout Dean", as he ran for his life.

I know this slighty off topic ( but most of this discussion is ), this thread seems to cntered now on who leads off. It seems that the consensus is a guy who has a good OBP, average, and speed ( sounds like someone we had ). Yet we have two positions yet to be filled, short stop and center field. Normally, these positions are filled by some of the faster more athletic players. Not to mention, you have no idea ( at least I don't how's going to be traded to get them ). Speculating on trades is one thing, but making out, and debating, a batting order for players you don't have is somewhat ridiculous. Just my opinion.

The record speaks for itself. When Indy palys here next year, they should play a favorite Beatles song : "I'm a loser".

NFL Football Spread For Conference Championships NFL Playoffs Date - 1/22, 2006 Date & Time........... Favorite...........Spread...........Underdog 1/22 3:00 ET............ At Denver.............-3.5............. Pittsburgh 1/22 6:30 ET............ At Seattle............ -3.5............. Carolina

We're pretty much stuck with Dillion for a while, we'd take approx. 5 million hit on the salary cap if we released him.

Vocabulary or reading skills ?

I guess it's going to come down to the Super Bowl and possibly total points scored. It will be interesting to see if ARod2212 picks this week or not as all the permutations have not been covered by the top six.

Sure next gift certificate contest you can have a "secret" word within one of the forums. Clues and be given along the way ( maybe by different mods, so they actually have to read what is said ).

True, but I believe that's the net after our lost free agents Andrucci, and David Patten, I might be leaving someone out.

Yup #21, plus we have extra picks in the 3rd ( Ravens ), 4th ( Lions ), 5th ( Raiders ), 6th, and 7th. I wonder what BB is going to do this year, as he does like to wheel and deal.

As far as the NFL's announcement goes, there was no way they could let the poor performance of the ref's go without comment. Saturday's calls might have had some controversy, but Sunday's were horrendous. I'm sure you watched some or all of the games, you got to admit there were some horrible calls on Sunday. I hate it when people generalize, with phrases like no, never, everyone, etc. I am a Pats fan. I chose not to comment on who's the better team because its an obvious answer. Teams that turn the ball over 5 times don't usually win an NFL playoff game ( or any game for that matter ). Out of the five, four were a direct result of the Denver defense. That isn't a bad bounce or a blown call, it's hard nose football. As fans, we've all seen that following a turnover, most teams will go for a quick score ( tends to demoralize a team ). Well that's exactly what Denver did. Just good football. But by doing this, their offensive statistics were somewhat skewed to the short field ( which they earned do to the defensive takeaways ). The Pats however, were usually starting from their 20-35 yard line. Thus, they continued to pile up yards and time of possession until the drive stalled, turned the ball over, or scored. Therefore, comparing the offensive statistics isn't relevant without considering the all important equalizer, the turnovers. One last point. The Pats fans have in recent years been able to boast that the Pats were true champions because we not only beat the teams in the playoffs, but we beat them during the season as well. Well that is what Denver did to the Pats. As a Pats fan, I don't like it ( I won't resort to the lame excuse of "we were injured", because injuries are part of football ), but that's what happened. So yes, Denver was the better team. I'll watch till the Super Bowl, take a few weeks off, then it's Spring Training.

True, but two of the current top five haven't picked yet. Also, to all contestants, if you change your picks, you must make your change on your original pick post (edit and change). Then notify me by either post or PM.

You do know Foster is out ( broken foot ).

Wow ! That was quick.

Here are the lines for the Championship Round : NFL Football Spread For Conference Championships NFL Playoffs Date - 1/22, 2006 Date & Time........... Favorite...........Spread...........Underdog 1/22 3:00 ET............ At Denver.............-3.5............. Pittsburgh 1/22 6:30 ET............ At Seattle............ -3.5............. Carolina

In fairness, the defense was riddled with injuries most of the year.

Unfortunately, I think this was Troy's last year.

Prior to joining the Jets, Edwards spent five seasons serving as assistant head coach/defensive backs coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, working under current Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy.

There problem is with Peyton himsellves ( my, myself, and I ). He wants all the credit, but isn't willing to accept the responsibility or blame. I distinctly remember a fourth and short that he sent the puting team back off the field, I thought that was the coasch's call. Yet he got his way ( granted he got the first down ). I played in the offensive line during my playing day. As such, I always knew what my blocking assignments were, both primary and secondary. This was always subject to the defensive alignments and the subsequent "audibles" that were called or not called. Clearly, Peyton has the authority to change plays via an audible ( to like a quick slant, screen, draw, etc. ) or call time out to change personel. As I remember, he missed a bunch of throws flat out, at other times he could have shot a commercial he had so much time. Its his job along with the coaching staff to make adjustments. You don't blame the offensive line when they have no say in play calling.