2009 NFL Season

[Dan Michler]

thank god, i do not think i could have handled the Favre-loving media for the next 2 weeks without breaking my remote control.  by the way, did the Vikings officially change their name to 'Brett Favre and the Vikings', or is that just how Joe Buck refers to them?

Colts vs. Saints will be interesting.  Manning might have a field day against that defense that just got torched by the Vikings for about 500 yards.  I don't think the Colts will be handing the ball over to the Saints quite so frequently.

[CEValkyrie]

another year, another Brett Favre INT that costs his team. I will have to say that it is nice watching him do it for a team that I despise rather than the one I want to win!

You are nuts if you think Favre cost them that win. The Vikings totally dominated that game.

[Dan Michler]

another year, another Brett Favre INT that costs his team. I will have to say that it is nice watching him do it for a team that I despise rather than the one I want to win!

You are nuts if you think Favre cost them that win. The Vikings totally dominated that game.

he posted that at 7:30 pm, which means he was probably talking about that 1st Favre interception, which clearly did hurt his team.  i don't think there is anything nuts about that.

What a game.

You can send around blame to quite a few Vikings for that loss.  Favre is definitely 1 of them.  Peterson lost a couple fumbles.  Harvin lost a fumble.  Favre threw 2 bad picks.  I thought Childress' playcalling on that last drive in the 4th quarter was atrocious.  The Vikings special teams did them no favors with their kickoff coverage in OT.  If Favre lumbers for an easy 5 yards instead of throwing a pick back across the field (by the way, this type of interception should be nicknamed a "Favre" because I've seen him do this so many times) then Longwell is setup for a 49 or 50 yard FG to win it.  In a dome for a guy who was 26 of 28 this year, thats a pretty makeable FG.  The Vikings certainly had plenty of opportunies after outplaying the Saints badly in the 2nd half.  They just couldn't get out of their own way.

With AP, has a running back ever been as good and yet so damaging to his team on a regular basis?  I don't see how you can not play him, but at the same time I can't rank him as a great RB because he flat-out loses games for his team.  The Vikings win this game easily without the Peterson fumbles.  And yes, the Vikings did get ripped on that 3rd down pass-interference call in OT.  The guy was falling down before getting touched.

[pdga#7648]

another year, another Brett Favre INT that costs his team. I will have to say that it is nice watching him do it for a team that I despise rather than the one I want to win!

You are nuts if you think Favre cost them that win. The Vikings totally dominated that game.

but, if he runs in that open field he had in front of him(at least 8 yards) they call timeout, then kick an easy 43 yd fg in regulation.
He has played long enough to know better than to commit the #1 cardinal sin as a QB. Never throw back against the grain!!

But the 3rd down interference  call was BS!

[tjdub26936]

He has played long enough to know better than to commit the #1 cardinal sin as a QB. Never throw back against the grain!!

You live by the Favre, you die by the Favre.

[Fox Metro Discer]

another year, another Brett Favre INT that costs his team. I will have to say that it is nice watching him do it for a team that I despise rather than the one I want to win!

You are nuts if you think Favre cost them that win. The Vikings totally dominated that game.

All I know is that I got home fro work and got to see the last drive only to watch Favre go and throw an INT rather than taking the easy 5 yards that were ahead of him to get the field goal chance.

[Tom McManus]

another year, another Brett Favre INT that costs his team. I will have to say that it is nice watching him do it for a team that I despise rather than the one I want to win!

You are nuts if you think Favre cost them that win. The Vikings totally dominated that game.

All I know is that I got home fro work and got to see the last drive only to watch Favre go and throw an INT rather than taking the easy 5 yards that were ahead of him to get the field goal chance.

It is easy to say now.  Favre was getting his brains beat in. I can certainly understand his decision not to run.

[damonshort]

I lived in New Orleans during the mid-80s; the only NFL games I've ever attended were at the Superdome. (including one against the Bears - I think McMahon's rookie season. Bears lost in OT, but the highlight was being the only person in my section standing up and screaming when Payton ran about 30 yds for a touchdown earlier....)

Anyhow, I've got a soft spot for the Saints. I won't argue that the Vikings threw it away, and the OT interference call was a joke, but maybe they really are a team of destiny this year.

I don't think they'll beat the Colts, but I hope it's half as entertaining as last night's game was.

[Dan Michler]

Somehow I feel like karma is going to come back and get the Colts for not trying for 19-0.  I'm taking the Saints in a low scoring game.  23-19

[tacimala]

I can't make my predictions until I have purchased my squares.

[pdga#7648]

Somehow I feel like karma is going to come back and get the Colts for not trying for 19-0.  I'm taking the Saints in a low scoring game.  23-19

My honest opinion... Manning will never lose a Super Bowl..


Colts 35
Saints 24

[stpitner]

another year, another Brett Favre INT that costs his team. I will have to say that it is nice watching him do it for a team that I despise rather than the one I want to win!

You are nuts if you think Favre cost them that win. The Vikings totally dominated that game.

All I know is that I got home fro work and got to see the last drive only to watch Favre go and throw an INT rather than taking the easy 5 yards that were ahead of him to get the field goal chance.

It is easy to say now.  Favre was getting his brains beat in. I can certainly understand his decision not to run.

I was only partially watching the game, but I knew that he hurt his ankle and had it tied up.  Was he hobbling pretty bad after that?  That would make a really good reason for him to not want to run with it and try to force that pass.

Now I'm just glad that I pretty much could care less who wins - it lets me sit back and enjoy the commercials   Let's hope they don't stink as much as many of them have the past couple of years!

[Mike Clark]

The Vikings gave the game away and Favre just put the icing on the cake. His last intercetpion cost them a chance to win the game. He could have just fallin down. He could have thrown the ball away. That throw was stupid. You never bootleg one way and throw back the other. That looked like Cuttler at his best this year.

Peyton Manning just destroyed one of the best defenses in the NFL. Who he was getting owned by for the first 20-25 mins of the game. I don't think the Saints defense stands a chance. I used to think there was a debate about who the best QB in the NFL is. Not anymore. Peyton Manning is a genius at QB. The others are good but this year proved to me he is the best. He has carried this Offense with 1 established NFL WR and no running game. His TE and O line are pretty good. But he just beat the Jets Defense with Garcon and Collie. Who are they? If the Saints stand any chance againts the Colts the Saints Offense is going to have to win in a shoot out. I am not sure they can do that.

Colts to win. Saints will cover if the spread gets to 7.5 points.

[CEValkyrie]

nfl admits mistake in no penalty being called with tackle below the knees on favre. 

[Dan Michler]

Bears acquiring a few free agents today including Chester Taylor, age 31, and Julius Peppers, age 30.

Still need an offensive line and a WR.....

Taylor can take 5-10 carries/game from Forte which will be nice, but probably not a season changer.  He's a 31 year old RB which usually spells trouble in the NFL.

Peppers is a monster defensive end and should significantly help the pass rush next season.  If Urlacher and Harris are back healthy we might have a respectable defense next year.

The best chance we have to help out Cutler next year would probably be to work a trade for Boldin.  With no 1st or 2nd round picks this year, I'm not sure if it will be possible.  At 30 years old with injuries, he might not command a ton in return though.

Looks like the Bears are under the impression they can win next year to save Lovie's job.......we'll see!

[pdga#7648]

I don't think the Ravens signed Boldin to trade him to the Bears! 

They need O-Line help before anything else. They are talking about trading Olsen for draft picks this year. If they do that, get ready for a long 3-4 years under Martz calling plays. Can't get rid of the best receiver on the team. But history shows Martz NEVER uses his TE's.

[Steven Jacobs]

I don't think the Ravens signed Boldin to trade him to the Bears! 

They need O-Line help before anything else. They are talking about trading Olsen for draft picks this year. If they do that, get ready for a long 3-4 years under Martz calling plays. Can't get rid of the best receiver on the team. But history shows Martz NEVER uses his TE's.

They should definately not trade Greg Olsen.

[Sr.]

Martz uses tight ends to block and block alot. Olsens a pussy and can't block. Adios Mr. Olsen. The man from San Diego will do just fine. The Peppers move is huge. It is alot of money to spend but who gives a shit about the Bears bank account. Taylor will push Forte too. Good moves considering nothing coming from drafts.

[Dan Michler]

I don't think the Ravens signed Boldin to trade him to the Bears! 

They need O-Line help before anything else. They are talking about trading Olsen for draft picks this year. If they do that, get ready for a long 3-4 years under Martz calling plays. Can't get rid of the best receiver on the team. But history shows Martz NEVER uses his TE's.

Everybody needs O-line help, which is why there is no O-line help available.  The draft is the only option to get O-line help, which is perhaps why you'd consider trading Olsen for draft picks.  I don't care who the best receiver is, if Cutler gets the protection he had last year it won't result in wins. 

By the way, if Martz is here for 3-4 years, that means we won a lot of games.  So I'd love to get ready for that!

If we don't win a playoff game this year, Angelo, Lovie, and the rest of the coaching staff are all history.  This is why they are making these drastic moves in a desperate attempt to win now.  Too bad we don't have Gaines Adams opposite of Peppers. RIP.

[smyith]

If we don't win a playoff game this year, Angelo, Lovie, and the rest of the coaching staff are all history.  This is why they are making these drastic moves in a desperate attempt to win now. 

its sad to say but i almost hope they have another crap season. I HATE ANGELO!!!!!!!! since you cant fire the owners hes the one i want gone the most. i was praying he'd get fired. i was very sad. im guessing my letter to the bears was left on deaf ears. but i think id still rather they win a playoff game or two.

i wish we had traded hester in his prime for some real talent. hes fast and used to be able to run back returns. now he is useless and we cant get a damn thing for him. it would suck to lose olsen. cutler and him had a descent connection.

the sad thing is during angelo and lovies time with the bears weve had the talent to win superbowls. now that talent is too old. this last season was our chance and they blew it. the bears are in a hard place, either continue to try to make quick fixes or realize they should dump their talent while they can and start rebuilding. the defensive secondary is garbage, either their old or dumb (not enough brains to read the situation). the O-line needs a complete revamp. WR is lacking but there is a couple of hopefuls. most of our talent is old and only has a couple of good seasons left. stupid @$$ lovie and angelo also traded away all our picks to give us a chance at doing anything in the near future.