NFL 2013/14 General Discussion Thread

[The Camel]

I must admit - at the start of the season, a few teams went through my head for bottom of the AFC and bottom of the NFC.

The Texans and the Falcons were not in that group. Be interesting to see if Texans decide to just experiment and finish last so they can get that number 1 pick. The Falcons won't want it as they have Ryan.

Falcons bust season doesn't surprise me at all.

Last season's stellar season did though!

Weak secondary, no pass rush, far too reliant on Julio Jones in the wr corps. Signing a washed up Steven Jackson was a surprising move too.

It's criminal Houston are in the position they are in though.

JJ Watt, Brian Cushing, Arian Foster, Andre Johnson, etc etc the list of top 5 players in their respective positions is very long.

Terrible coaching explains quite a lot though..

[Longy]

This has to be it for kubiak surely. The texans have massively under performed for years under him.

[Jamier-Host]

How often are touchdowns scored in the final 2 minutes (regular time) of a match?  I'm assuming it's higher than most 2 minute blocks due to number of TO's used.

PP have an offer for Thanksgiving where stakes refunded on losing handicap bets if either team scores a TD in last 2 mins.  Not sure how big a deal that is?

[redarmi]

I responded in T4T.  It is a pretty big deal imo.

[bobby1]

This has to be it for kubiak surely. The texans have massively under performed for years under him.

What's your view on the level of coaching and play calling in Indy mate?  I'm wondering if the circumstances surrounding Pagano's  illness have masked some pretty awful coaching and play calling this season. Htf do you not put your game plan squarely in Luck's hands going into every game instead of talking about getting your ground game going and then having to climb mountains to get back into games. i think Their outscored in first qtr/ first halves stats  is amazing at the mo.

[AndrewT]

When was the last time that going into Thanksgiving the Lions and Cowboys were leading their divisions?

[TightEnd]

When was the last time that going into Thanksgiving the Lions and Cowboys were leading their divisions?

1991.

[Tal]

When was the last time that going into Thanksgiving the Lions and Cowboys were leading their divisions?

1991.

2 minutes 16 seconds!

 

[AndrewT]

When was the last time that going into Thanksgiving the Lions and Cowboys were leading their divisions?

1991.

Michael Jackson's 'Black or White' was number 1. We are still 6 months away from 'Deeply Dippy'

[Tal]

When was the last time that going into Thanksgiving the Lions and Cowboys were leading their divisions?

1991.

Michael Jackson's 'Black or White' was number 1. We are still 6 months away from 'Deeply Dippy'

I'll explain: you're my Lois Lane...

[LEXUS]

Any tips for today's games?

Wanted to do Lions & Cowboys double but the points spread is too harsh & shit odds on just the win, any other ideas ?

[Longy]

This has to be it for kubiak surely. The texans have massively under performed for years under him.

What's your view on the level of coaching and play calling in Indy mate?  I'm wondering if the circumstances surrounding Pagano's  illness have masked some pretty awful coaching and play calling this season. Htf do you not put your game plan squarely in Luck's hands going into every game instead of talking about getting your ground game going and then having to climb mountains to get back into games. i think Their outscored in first qtr/ first halves stats  is amazing at the mo.

The bits of Indy I have seen is that the injuries they have, seem to have led to a complete lack of plan B. I think the offensive line is pretty poor and this leads to the amount Luck has been hit and the lack of run game.

I don't see Pagano being sacked, even though maybe it should be considered. This team is going to make the playoffs for the 2nd year straight but questions will be asked soon having the best young qb in the league if they aren't a challenger in the next few years for the superbowl.

[TightEnd]

Any tips for today's games?

Wanted to do Lions & Cowboys double but the points spread is too harsh & shit odds on just the win, any other ideas ?

http://www.betpal.com/nfl-thanksgiving-betting-preview


liked all three underdogs with the points when I wrote yesterday

Oakland has come in a bit, but anything about +7 is good

Packers my least confident of the three

Steelers should be a low scoring snot fest in bad weather. Unders on points probably too

[LEXUS]

Steelers should be a low scoring snot fest in bad weather. Unders on points probably too

Will probably do this to recoup losses when my other bets fail, thanks.

[KarmaDope]

Sorry Tighty and others, couldn't resist...