Preseason thread

eagle eye · 13-08-2010 12:36am #1

Well I know you all know why I decided to start this thread now.:)

Anyways if you don't know, Patriots play the Saints tonight, well actually anytime now. I'm gonna watch that and then tune in to the Raiders and the Cowboys.

Really interested to see Jermaine Cunnigham who we really need to be really good from the get go. Lot of pressure on the young man. And Zoltan Mesko our new punter, reason being it was a huge weakness for us last year.

Spikes is supposed to be awesome and so is McKenzie so there is a real fight on for the middle linebacker spots. The tight ends are really exciting people too. And Devin McCourty who Belichick really seems to like.

eagle eye · 13-08-2010 12:43am

Superb defensive series for the Patriots and then Edelman catches the punt and brings it all the way back to the 16 yard line. Sweet start.:D

Peyton Manning · 13-08-2010 12:59am

Stream?

Peyton Manning · 13-08-2010 1:09am

DeAngelo "High" Williams and Jonathan "Voltage" Stewart.

lol

Peyton Manning · 13-08-2010 1:38am

Edelman is so freakishly similar to Welker. He's having a great game.

eagle eye · 13-08-2010 2:04am

A lot to be impressed with in that first half. Edelman stole the show for me, WW and Tate have a problem on their hands, one of them might not be a starter. Gronk looks like a superstar in the making. I was shocked how good the OL were. Green Ellis did well and I really loved Maroney's td.

Spikes, Gerard Warren and Chung really looked good on D but they all did. For me though the man that really made me happy was Marques Murrell, he was really good and in a position of real need for the Patriots.

Peyton Manning · 13-08-2010 2:16am

Delighted with the red zone work tonight on offence.

Peyton Manning · 13-08-2010 2:36am

So uh, looks like we have a new punt/kick returner

Itssoeasy · 14-08-2010 2:09am

Half time and the EAGLES are behind the Jags 17-16. Barring Vick forcing the pass and jeff owens getting called for illegal use of the hands I'm happy. I take the view it's preseason and mistakes will happen.

Black Swan · 14-08-2010 10:47am

Useful site for NFL preseason schedules. Just indicate the week in the appropriate box and it posts that week's schedule.

Link: http://www.nfl.com/schedules

DonkeyPokerTour · 15-08-2010 12:56am

Ok I know I know "Its only the Pre-Season" but it looks like the Lions Defense may now have some teeth, getting serious pressure on Leftwich.

DDC1990 · 15-08-2010 1:20am

Im happy enough with how the first half is going for the Bucs. However Josh Johnson looks woeful as a backup QB. Freeman looked good on his short drive, getting a TD with Stroughter.

Go Bucs!

EDIT: Pitch is in terrible condition! All muck where the baseball diamond is.

PeakOutput · 15-08-2010 3:35am

was at the pats and saints game the other night. my first live nfl game with my dad and friends was great craic definitely recomend it.

glad it was close at the end as i like both the pats and the saints, was a good enough game for preseason

sentient_6 · 15-08-2010 2:20pm

Had a look at the Eagles/Jags highlights & im glad Kolb looked strong & Vick reasonably so. Has to be offset by the Jags looking terrible in defence though.

Peyton Manning · 16-08-2010 1:05am

Jordan Shipleys making some nice receptions for the Bengals. Big fan of his.

eagle eye · 16-08-2010 2:22am

Shipley looks really good.

Its now Tebow time!

eagle eye · 16-08-2010 2:25am

3 and out on his first drive in the pros but not his fault. He completed the first one, handoff on play 2 and then launches it downfield and the receiver doesn't complete the catch. Tebow looked good though.

bobby wade · 16-08-2010 10:17am

only saw highlights but Tebow looked like what he is a rookie, the TD run was nice the fumble that was ruled an incomplete pass not so nice, should have been int'd also

davyjose · 16-08-2010 11:21am

bobby wade wrote: »

only saw highlights but Tebow looked like what he is a rookie, the TD run was nice the fumble that was ruled an incomplete pass not so nice, should have been int'd also

Should've had a 60 yard TD pass too -- ifs and buts...

I thought he did reasonably well what was expected of him. he had a horrible sack, but all rookies do - he almost released it in time. He's an accurate passer, in and out of the pocket, and i think a lot more is being made of his mechanics than necessary. He'll be on the wrong end of a few sacks, but the guy is tough as nails too.

Reasonable start, IMO.

eagle eye · 17-08-2010 3:03am

I'm watching the Giants/Jets stadium opener at the moment. Fellow Patriots I'm worried, Sanchez threw a bad interception early and that got me excited:D but since then he has looked really, really good:( and he is out of the game now. Braylon Edwards made some great catches and didn't drop any:( and their defense looked amazing including this new corner Kyle Wilson:(

All I can say is thankfully its only preseason so hopefully this all goes bad for them before the real stuff starts.

On the other side of the ball one of my draft binkies Jason Pierre Paul looked really good for the Jets although he did got caught by a hard count and jumped early on one occasion.

eagle eye · 17-08-2010 3:37am

All change in the New Meadowlands, Jim Sorgi having a superb game for the Giants and rookie Victor Cruz a UDFA out of UMass is going to be fighting hard for a spot on the Giants roster.

bobby wade · 17-08-2010 4:26am

Cruz looked good

tallaghtoutlaws · 17-08-2010 4:34am

eagle eye wrote: »

I'm watching the Giants/Jets stadium opener at the moment. Fellow Patriots I'm worried, Sanchez threw a bad interception early and that got me excited:D but since then he has looked really, really good:( and he is out of the game now. Braylon Edwards made some great catches and didn't drop any:( and their defense looked amazing including this new corner Kyle Wilson:(

Its pre-season though and how many players have performed fantastically in pre-season only to suck in the regular season when the real pressure is on. Pre-season in any sport in my mind is nothing more than a warm up and to test new blood.

mikemac · 17-08-2010 11:05am

Cruz made some great catches.
6 catchs, 145 yards and 3 scores.

Ok, he may be on a pre season wonder and do nothing in the regular season, nobody can predict yet.

But I love to see undrafted free agents get a shot. Warms the heart

And a nice story, grew up just a few miles from the stadium.

If he get cut by the Giants I think someone will pick him up

mikemac · 17-08-2010 11:56am

Leinart or Anderson?

Watched an interview there with Leinart.
Guy shows so little self confidence, not something you want to see.
He wasn't always like this, almost feel sorry for him

Leinart may be starter by Week 1 but I think he'll lose it

bobby wade · 17-08-2010 2:14pm

feelingstressed wrote: »

Cruz made some great catches.
6 catchs, 145 yards and 3 scores.

Ok, he may be on a pre season wonder and do nothing in the regular season, nobody can predict yet.

But I love to see undrafted free agents get a shot. Warms the heart
And a nice story, grew up just a few miles from the stadium.

If he get cut by the Giants I think someone will pick him up

great performance

Hazys · 18-08-2010 5:04pm

Ouch, poor ol'Eli

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brzQuqvNdZw

Granted i didnt see it live and only in slow mo, but surely Pace should have been flagged for the late/dirty hit!

In slow mo, you can clearly see him make the hit and quickly turn around because he knew the ball was long gone before he made the hit.

tallaghtoutlaws · 18-08-2010 5:47pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruxUIji9oYA

From this angle and full pace it is hard to know what Pace saw and how long he had to react to it. He had commit just as Eli lost the ball.

Looking at it again Pace has every right to hit Manning as the ball is still live.

Hazys · 18-08-2010 6:14pm

tallaghtoutlaws wrote: »

From this angle and full pace it is hard to know what Pace saw and how long he had to react to it. He had commit just as Eli lost the ball.

Looking at it again Pace has every right to hit Manning as the ball is still live.

Your video is a lot better. The angle at 1:20 shows a good picture, although Pace does know the ball is loose when he's about to hit Eli, he doesnt know Eli wont regain control of it, becos for a sec it looks like Eli is going to catch it again, just before he gets hit.

I do reiterate "Ouch" tho

tallaghtoutlaws · 18-08-2010 6:16pm

Hazys wrote: »

Your video is a lot better. The angle at 1:20 shows a good picture, although Pace does know the ball is loose when he's about to hit Eli, he doesnt know Eli wont regain control, becos for a sec it looks like Eli is going to catch it again.

I do reiterate "Ouch" tho

Yup defo but either way as the ball is a fumble and still live Pace has every right to layeth the smacketh downeth on Eli

And as you said especially if he is not sure Eli can get it again best to make that hit anyways. That cut on Eli's head looked fairly deep. Say it hurt like a mother trucker.

eagle eye · 20-08-2010 1:04am

So who is watching the game tonight?

I'm looking for big performances from Ron Brace, Damione Lewis, Tyrone McKenzie, Derrick Burgess and Dan Connolly on the OL.

I'd like to see Chris Taylor get some time with the firsts tonight, he looked really good last week but it was the second half against the backups.

I've been hearing loads of good stuff about Brandon Deaderick too so gonna watch out for him.

Welker is dressed by the way.

tallaghtoutlaws · 20-08-2010 1:08am

eagle eye wrote: »

So who is watching the game tonight?

I'm looking for big performances from Ron Brace, Damione Lewis, Tyrone McKenzie, Derrick Burgess and Dan Connolly on the OL.

I'd like to see Chris Taylor get some time with the firsts tonight, he looked really good last week but it was the second half against the backups.

I've been hearing loads of good stuff about Brandon Deaderick too so gonna watch out for him.

Welker is dressed by the way.

Lewis isn't kitting up. He hasn't practiced all week. Previews don't have him playing tonight.

Oat23 · 20-08-2010 1:09am

It's the only one on tv tonight so I guess I'll HAVE to watch the pats :pac:.

eagle eye · 20-08-2010 1:17am

tallaghtoutlaws wrote: »

Lewis isn't kitting up. He hasn't practiced all week. Previews don't have him playing tonight.

Forgot about him being out.

eagle eye · 20-08-2010 1:27am

Wow a run heavy TD drive from the Patriots.:)

davyjose · 20-08-2010 1:59am

Freeze this moment in time -- Curtis Painter is on a perfect passer rating (after 3 attempts it must be said

still, 82 yards and a TD). Good man!

Prefab Sprouter · 20-08-2010 1:31pm

Well chuffed with Oakland's result against Dallas. Looks like we might have a Defense this year. Lamarr Houston looks the real deal. HOWEVER, improvements still need to happen on Offense. It still looks like the Passing Game is going to have issues. But the O-Line didnt give up many sacks so maybe Oakland QB's may actually get some time this year to look for their receivers.

Anyway roll on Chicago this weekend!

me89 · 20-08-2010 1:46pm

Good result last night and Great to see Welker back. Taylor, chung and the 3 TE stood out most for me last night. running game looks good

davyjose · 22-08-2010 12:30am

Ben Roethlisberger is on for the Steelers. Awesome, so almost three months from now, when he finally comes back, he'll ... have thrown a few snaps three months ago? Meanwhile Dixon or Leftwich are expected to assume the mantle of stand-in, whilst being totally undermined? Have the Steelers such little faith in their backup QB's, they're actually beginning their season from week 8?

Lol at the demise of this team.

mikemac · 22-08-2010 12:34am

I realy like Dixon
He lost to the Ravens on his only start but he did very well. Well, threw an interception in overtime but still, he is impressive for a first start
The guy has a future in the NFL for sure.

And what gives, I pay money for Gamepass and I can't watch the Ravens but instead the game on is for the Steelers?? Booooooooo!

eagle eye · 22-08-2010 1:00am

davyjose wrote: »

Ben Roethlisberger is on for the Steelers. Awesome, so almost three months from now, when he finally comes back, he'll ... have thrown a few snaps three months ago? Meanwhile Dixon or Leftwich are expected to assume the mantle of stand-in, whilst being totally undermined? Have the Steelers such little faith in their backup QB's, they're actually beginning their season from week 8?

Lol at the demise of this team.

His ban is likely to be reduced a lot. He is doing everything he is supposed to do and the fans have given him a positive reception in Pittsburgh so it might be 4 weeks or even less now.

Anyways its Favre we are all interested in now. Tomorrow night at midnight, I can't wait.

Oat23 · 22-08-2010 2:12am

I'm starting to feel sick watching the Bears.
2nd pre-season game, I know, but we are absolutely shocking.

eagle eye · 22-08-2010 2:43am

I haven't watched any Bears this preseason but its only preseason and its only early although they have a tough schedule this year facing the AFC East as part of it and of course their won division is very tough too with the Packers and Vikes.

I'm going watchig the Seahawks/Packers now, should be a very exciting with the firsts.

Oat23 · 22-08-2010 4:30am

Well we improved after I posted earlier, all our o-lineman bar 1 are in new positions so I'll give them a chance..I could see a trade coming though for some help up front.

You could see the difference in Forte too, he's back to full health and busted off a nice 90 yard TD run!

eagle eye · 22-08-2010 4:41am

Good to hear that about Forte.

I watched the first half of the Seahawks/Packers, very exciting stuff. Carroll has already worked his magic there. Deoin Branch seems better than he has been since he left the Patriots but even more startling is Mike Williams, the 10th pick in the 2005 NFL Draft out of USC who was a huge bust and hasn't played for over two years. The guy looks really talented and could end up being the no.1 yet ahead of Housh.

Peyton Manning · 22-08-2010 9:54am

Ben Watson made a sensational one handed TD catch for the Browns, anybody see it?

ReacherCreature · 22-08-2010 7:41pm

Archimedes wrote: »

Ben Watson made a sensational one handed TD catch for the Browns, anybody see it?

Very nice: http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010082155/2010/PRE2/rams@browns/recap/full-story?module=HP_headlines#tab:watch

About 1:20 in.

LuckyLloyd · 22-08-2010 8:20pm

Good time to have a moment of pause before breaking out the crystal ball for the season ahead.

eagle eye · 23-08-2010 1:00am

So anybody else going watching the Vikings/49ers. I am really interested in this matchup, want to see if Favre is sharp after missing all of TC. I'm interested in how Alex Smith plays and want to get a look at second year pro Nate Davis. I'm wondering if he will be the no.2 in San Fran this year. And of course I wanna see what Crabtree looks like too.

And then on top of all that there is AP the man.

Prefab Sprouter · 24-08-2010 8:27am

Well impressed with the Raiders on Saturday. Forte's run aside it was a good performance by the Defence. On the Offense, it looks more and more likely that Michael Bush is the first choice Running Back.

Peyton Manning · 26-08-2010 2:44pm

Just a heads up for those with ESPN, Colts - Packers game is live at 1am tonight.

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