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12/09/2018 at 13:00 • Filed to: None
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"fhrblig" (fhrblig)
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Any bets on whether Mark Sanchez breaks his leg? I mean, I hope he doesn’t, but it seems to happen to Redskins QBs more than others. Gah. I feel really bad for Alex Smith. When I heard that his leg is infected it scared the hell out of me. It seems like h e’s been constantly shit on his whole career for the unforgivable crime of being an adequate QB . I hope he can recover soon and that it doesn’t get any worse for him .
I can’t believe we’ve lost Emmanuel Sanders for the season . In 4 days the Broncos lost two of their top 5 players. That’s in addition to losing Matt Lepsis, Jake Butt, and Jeff Heuermann. The OL seems to have gelled pretty well without Lepsis, but they’re starting to get pretty thin at receiver. The receiving corps is really young but there’s a lot of talent there. Tim Patrick in particular needs to step it up a bit. He flashed in training camp and has made some good plays, but he’s missed on a few. I have no idea if River Cracraft is any good. Matt LaCosse has been a nice surprise. One option I hope they don’t forget about is Devontae Booker. I hate when he carries the ball because he gains a yard and then falls down, but when they have him catch the ball out of the backfield or on screens he seems to always gain 5-10 yards. They need more plays where he and Philip Lindsey are on the field at the same time.
I think the Broncos can still make the playoffs, but boy they need some help. I’d like to see a few things happen ; the Texans need to beat the Colts, the Pats need to beat the Dolphins, Baltimore needs to beat the Chiefs (but the Chiefs still need to win the AFC West), the Bengals need to beat the Chargers, and the Steelers need to lose to the Raiders. Ok, I know a couple of those might be long shots, but the Steelers have lost to every other AFC West team. I want to see the Steelers to keep losing and for Baltimore to take the division because the Ravens beat the Broncos earlier this season, but the Broncos hold the tie-breaker over the Steelers. It’s convoluted, but I’ll take it since 3 weeks ago they were 3-6 and thinking the coach would be fired.
We only get the afternoon game on CBS because it’s the Broncos at the Niners. On Fox we get the Saints at Bucs early followed by Eagles-Cowboys. Never mind that the Steelers-Raiders game is on Fox and is a million times more relevant to us in Denver. Yeah, I know, this will probably be a terrible game and the Eagles-Cowboys probably won’t be, I’m just salty about the NFL always trying to push the Cowboys on everyone. SNF is Rams-Bears. Man, the Bears have been in prime time a LOT this season. MNF is Vikings-Seahawks. I have a feeling the Vikings might miss the playoffs. How crazy would that be if the Broncos actually make the playoffs with the QB the Viking s didn’t want and the Vikings miss the cut?
The rest of the games I haven’t mentioned yet ...
Falcons at Packers: I have relatives in the UP who are big Pack fans. They are sad right now. Hang in there, uncle Gary .
Giants at Redskins: Mark Sanchez. Sure, he’s better than Kaep. Sure.
Jets at Bills: This is a game that is happening today.
Panthers at Browns: I guess it’d be a good idea to root for the Panthers since the Browns are technically not out of it yet and the Broncos play them soon. I heard Cam’s hurting but it looks like he’s playing. That’s probably a good thing since I had to look up who his backup is (Taylor Heinick e).
Lions at Cards: This is also a game that is happening today.
I’m on call this weekend so I can’t have any beer today . Boo. Drink one or two or seven for me.
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> fhrblig
12/09/2018 at 13:11 |
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Alex Smith’s 2005 and 2007 seasons were genuinely historically awful, but we are talking about a QB who came into the league very young, and went to a terrible team, so that can be excused. Since coming back from injury in 2009, he’s been consistently good (with only a few OK years). I hope he can make it back next year, but yeah, that infection is not good news at all.
Tekamul
> fhrblig
12/09/2018 at 13:24 |
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The Pats go into Miami today for the annual WTF game. They almost always lose this game. I think this annual f-up singlehandedly keeps Miami from kicking Tanne hill to the curb.
I hope they pull it out, but it's unlikely they catch KC with or without it, so I won't be heartbroken.
DipodomysDeserti
> fhrblig
12/09/2018 at 13:45 |
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My grandfather was a big football fan. He had Cardinals season tickets, and I grew up watching the Cardinals lose every Sunday morning at Sun Devil Stadium in the late ‘80s/ early ‘90s.
When he got cancer, the front office upgraded his seats to the first row on the fifty yard line so he wouldn’t have to climb up to our usual seat (amd by seats, my mean steel bleachers which had been roasting in the AZ sun). There were an average of 10 fans at each of these games, so don’t give the Budwells too much credit. My best memories from those times are parking in the Salt River (free parking) and hiking up to the stadium with my grandpa and dad.
Despite being a home team guy, he grew up a Lions fan and would still cheer for them when they were in town. Because of this, I grew up supporting both teams. These are possibly the two worst franchises in pro sports history, and I have a connection to both of them.
Somebody grab me a beer.
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fhrblig
> Tekamul
12/09/2018 at 14:08 |
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I looked and saw the Pats were leading. Then I came back a little later and see they’re tied at 20. Friggin' Dolphins.
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fhrblig
> DipodomysDeserti
12/09/2018 at 14:09 |
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I consider the Lions as my sub-team. I have a lot of relatives from Michigan who are long-suffering fans and they haven't had much to cheer about for the last sixty years.
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DipodomysDeserti
> fhrblig
12/09/2018 at 14:15 |
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While my grandfather lived in Michigan as a kid, he lived in NJ for most of his life, and both of my parents are from NJ. My only personal connection with the Midwest is my grandpa’s fandom.
However, my wife’s family is from Michigan, so I can at least commiserate with them in our support of the Lions.
Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
> fhrblig
12/09/2018 at 16:18 |
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Holy shit what just happened. Damn Dolphins.
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fhrblig
> Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
12/09/2018 at 16:30 |
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Ugh. And the Colts won. And I think the Ravens are losing.
WilliamsSW
> DipodomysDeserti
12/09/2018 at 16:47 |
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Beer might not be strong enough for that combo - maybe Everclear?
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WilliamsSW
> fhrblig
12/09/2018 at 16:51 |
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LOLOL Patriots. And the Washington football team shit the bed - I thoroughly enjoy watching those two teams lose.
I presume Butt Fumble Boy didn’t break a leg - but maybe they took him out back and shot him at halftime?
Jackson and the Ravens sure hung tough - it’s too bad he was knocked out for those last two plays. RGIII was too rusty to come in on 3rd and 22 and try to make a play.
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fhrblig
> WilliamsSW
12/09/2018 at 17:00 |
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I hope the Pats lose the rest of their games. Can’t even beat the Dolphins to help us out. Losers.
They must have taken Sanchez out because I see Josh Johnson played in the second half.
The Broncos are hard at work making the 49ers look like a playoff team. I swear they do this every time they face a bad team. Everyone knows they’re going to throw to George Kittle, better leave him completely uncovered.
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Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
> fhrblig
12/09/2018 at 17:03 |
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Yeah Chiefs pulled out a win in overtime. Hard to see them not getting the number 1 seed now.