Comments on: Weekend open thread – make your NFL playoff game predictions here!

By: Marshall Art

Marshall Art — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 06:53:43 +0000

Don’t forget two years of injuries. Favre didn’t have that working against him. That puts Grossman behind the curve. But before you think me queer for the guy, know that I understand that too often he has been “Wrecks” Grossman.

By: Baklava

Baklava — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:52:46 +0000

I predicted that the Redskins were going to win their 4th SuperBowl because Joe Gibbs was back. Boy was I wrong.

By: Sister Toldjah

Sister Toldjah — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:49:48 +0000

Congrats to those whose predictions were correct

By: camojack

camojack — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 09:03:39 +0000

I guess you can take your eyes off of him, now…

By: G Monster

G Monster — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 04:54:53 +0000

Mwalimu Daudi…It looks like your game predictions came true. Bears beat Saints, and Colts beat the Patriots. You also have Colts over Bears in the Superbowl. If you nail that, I’m a believer.

I’m going to try one up you, and pick next year’s SuperBowl Champion. I’ll pick the Raider’s in ‘08, yes the Raider’s to win it all. With more than 365 days to go, and the Raider’s terrible season this year I’d say it’s a long shot, but I’m going with it.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 04:41:24 +0000

We’ll see about Grossman. At 26 he does compare to Favre did early in his career, but a 23-year old Brett. By 26 Favre was approaching 15,000 yards passing and had thrown over 100 TDs. The next two years will make or break him.

By: Marshall Art

Marshall Art — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 04:33:19 +0000

Grossman’s a gunner, T-Bone somewhat similar to a young Favre (take it easy, cheeseheads. I said “somewhat”). As such, when he’s bad, he’s gonna be awful. But still, he’s more rookie than vet and more upside potential than down. I think you’ll see this guy improve every year and as long as he doesn’t get injured, he could be a big-time QB. In any case, as of this post, he da man in the NFC and if he doesn’t force anything, he’s stay clean.

Couldn’t decide who I wanted da Bearss to face in the Bowl. The Pat corners were very impressive in their loss to the Colts. That wouldn’t have been a good thing for Grossman. But as a buddy said to me today, it’ll be sweet to prevent Manning from winning the Bowl.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 03:21:06 +0000

Wow, the Pats Colts game just ended. Wow. Shows what I know and why I don’t bet football. Manning did a great job at the end. Here’s hoping he wins the Super Bowl. Still, a great game.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 02:09:34 +0000

I live in La, and went to the store an hour ago. Here’s what I heard:

Those f#^%& Saints. It’s just like the old f$^^# Saints. Five f#*^! fumbles. What the @#%^&$? And a f$&@@ safety! $^&#!

I didn’t know the guy, but shared his sentiments, though slightly less swear-ridden in my mind. To quote the queen, we are not amused.

By: Sensible Mom

Sensible Mom — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:54:40 +0000

Da Bears!

The Bears won an exciting game and will play the winner of the hunk bowl. Brady, Manning, Brady, Manning. Hmmmm. I think I’ll go root for Brady for a replay of the last Super Bowl the Bears won (yeah, Brady’s

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:29:50 +0000

Got me there Carter. Wow Chicago really shut them down. From the moment that Reggie Bush hot dogged it into the end zone (forgive him, he’s a rookie), Chicago dominated. It was like that showboating ticked off Chicago and woke them up. Currently Brady and Manning are battling it out. Going to be a good game.

By: Carter

Carter — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 21:18:51 +0000

Who dat gonna beat them Saints?

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 05:02:39 +0000

He may not win every time, but in the long run, you win more money than you lose betting on Brady to lead the Pats to victory. Especially if it is a big game. Closest thing to Joe Montana since the incredible 49er runs in the 80’s.

Bears like to give up too many yards and points in big games. I don’t think Rex can out point the Saints. Look for New Orleans vs. New England in the big game.

By: Carl

Carl — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 03:59:22 +0000

Frankly as a lifelong Saints fan I would love to see them win Sunday against the Bears. If it doesn’t happen, I know longtime diehard fans like me will remember this season very, very fondly. New Orleans singer/composer Paul Soniat sent me a cool mp3 he made a capella called “Who Dat National Anthem.” One part of it goes “Forty years of frustration/Built the who dat nation”

I’m a proud member of the Who Dat Nation.

And if the Saints defy all the naysayers and actually win the Super Bowl in Miami, the reaction in and around the “Crescent City” will be similar to when the Red Sox won the World Series but ramped up by a factor of 100.

By: steveegg

steveegg — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 03:07:19 +0000

I couldn’t be more underwhelmed with the conference championships. On the NFC side, you have the LeftStream Media darlings going against a team I absolutely despise as a Cheddarhead. Over in the AFC, you have the Dolts and the team that seems to win every year and that has become arrogant with that expectation.

Now, should I take who would win in a pre-NBC NFL, or in one taking its cues from NBC? Ah, screw it; they don’t have the Super Bowl this year….

Saints at Bears – The forecast says it all – 3-5″ of snow and 31 degrees with what little wind going essentially cross-field. Scat-backs do not do well in the snow (see Sanders, Barry). Bears 21, Saints 17. CBS is deeply saddened they don’t get to do one more Bush-bash using the ‘Aints.

Patriots at Colts – There’s no weather to save Tom Brady and company this year. However, you have the biggest playoff loser this side of Marv Levy on the other side of the field. The coin says Dolts in a shootout, 52-49 as Vinateri puts the dagger in his old team.