Official NFL 2007 Thread

[zero]

This is the same thing, Cleveland fans are nearly as bad as Cincinatti fans.

Please, Cincinnati fans actually have to stick around. I hate our city's fans because they're the biggest bunch of fairweather assholes in the world. As our season falls apart, instead of rallying behind our team, we go and start ragging on the team's best players. We do the same shit with the Reds too, we will not support naturally amazing athletes, we like players that just try real hard and do their best, it's bizarre. And the minute things go slightly wrong, we turn on the team and act like a bunch of babies that forget that just a few years ago that people forgot the Bengals were even in the NFL.

As for your snide comment - Yes, the season is disappointing, but at the end of the day, there are still a lot of amazing players on the team. Carson Palmer is the third best QB in the league, behind only Brady and Manning, that's pretty impressive for a guy on a losing team. TJ Houshmanzadeh is arguably the best wide receiver in the division, Kenny Watson is really stepping up, Chris Henry is coming back soon (barring an arrest), and when Rudi and Chad are on, they're damn good. Hope is lost for this season, no doubt, but if the Bengals can actually start playing like they care, then something could be salvaged and they might be able to pull out another 8-8 or 7-9 to avoid complete embarrassment.

As for the division, Pittsburgh. No question. As much as I even hate saying it, I'd be stunned if they didn't win it.

On another note, can we just once again talk about how amazing Brett Favre is? With the Bengals going to shit, Green Bay is the team I'm pulling for this year. How great would it be to see Brett get far in the playoffs once again?

[OGpistolpete]

Nothing is better than you comparing Cleveland fans to Cincinnati fans.

:lmao:

Cleveland has the most dedicated fans in football. They always have and they always will.

[zero]

Cleveland has the most dedicated fans in football. They always have and they always will.

This is true. As much as I hate to admit it. They've actually done studies on the most loyal fanbases, factoring win-loss records, average temperature in the winter, merchandise sales and game attendance. Despite the Browns generally being a shitty team and playing in a stadium that's ridiculously fucking cold, their games are always sold out and people are decked out in their orange and brown.

[NobBe Nobbs]

TJ Houshmanzadeh is arguably the best wide receiver in the division

[Evil Chase K]

This is the same thing, Cleveland fans are nearly as bad as Cincinatti fans.

Please, Cincinnati fans actually have to stick around. I hate our city's fans because they're the biggest bunch of fairweather assholes in the world. As our season falls apart, instead of rallying behind our team, we go and start ragging on the team's best players. We do the same shit with the Reds too, we will not support naturally amazing athletes, we like players that just try real hard and do their best, it's bizarre. And the minute things go slightly wrong, we turn on the team and act like a bunch of babies that forget that just a few years ago that people forgot the Bengals were even in the NFL.

[NobBe Nobbs]

Mildly improved? When did they change the meaning of "mildly improved" to "SWEET MOSES THAT'S ONE FUCKING BETTER TEAM"?

Seriously, Cleveland is one fucking better team than they were last year. The line has improved. Their quarterback has somehow improved. Their running back has improved (going from Droughns to J-Lewis...yeah, big fucking improvement right there, four touchdown-improvement). Their receivers have improved (Edwards is a bonafide #1 now, and Winslow might be the most underrated tight end in the league, tied with Owen Daniels). Their defense has shown signs of improving. There really isn't any spot they've atrophied at, and barely any they just haven't gotten better at, and the beauty part is that every method is accounted for. Bringing in new players through free agency? Jamal Lewis. Upgrading through the draft? Anderson may want to send a big fucking Christmas card to Joe Thomas. Natural development? y halo thar braylon. They're probably not going to win the division, but considering the heap of shit Browns fans have had rain on them, they can be forgiven for going a little overboard.

Edited November 6, 2007 by Starty Marty

[Evil Chase K]

But they're looking good against shit teams. They're better on offensive, their defense is still bad.

Until they beat a winning team that doesn't have Mike Holmgren as their coach, I can't believe they're anything but mildly improved.

[Vendetta]

Holy shit what a block by McGahee.

[Lowerdeck]

This is the same thing, Cleveland fans are nearly as bad as Cincinatti fans.

Please, Cincinnati fans actually have to stick around. I hate our city's fans because they're the biggest bunch of fairweather assholes in the world. As our season falls apart, instead of rallying behind our team, we go and start ragging on the team's best players. We do the same shit with the Reds too, we will not support naturally amazing athletes, we like players that just try real hard and do their best, it's bizarre. And the minute things go slightly wrong, we turn on the team and act like a bunch of babies that forget that just a few years ago that people forgot the Bengals were even in the NFL.

There's a Bengals fan on the Metallica Club message boards who has all but abandoned the Bengals in favor of the Pats. Sad I know.

Fuck that. Probably will pick whatever team that comes along after the Patriots.

[Vendetta]

Why do they even have McNair back in there. Take his ass out, put in Boller. McNair has done nothing but fumble the ball and taken sacks all fucking season.

[Evil Chase K]

Statement game. James Harrison had the best game I've ever seen one player have. What a night!

[NobBe Nobbs]

*whoosh*

What was that?

Oh, just our season going to shit, mate.

[Vendetta]

His game was good but not as good as that guy with the weird name that plays for the giants.

[NobBe Nobbs]

Osi Umeniyora? Yeah, six sacks is what we in the business call "angry ngh rape"

[Evil Chase K]

Six sacks is impressive, but Harrison had 3.5, plus 2 forced fumbles and an INT. More all-around game.

[alldaws1]

But Osi's English, therefore he wins.

[NobBe Nobbs]

And Osi has the support of someone who's not a blind supporter of his team, so he wins again.

[DMN in the House]

James Harrison had the better game. Causing 4 turnovers > 6 sacks.

[NobBe Nobbs]

Two forced fumbles and an interception is three, and Umeniyora has the better name.

[Evil Chase K]

And Osi has the support of someone who's not a blind supporter of his team, so he wins again.

Edited November 6, 2007 by Evil Chase K