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PatsFan2 11-25-2008 02:13 PM

Is it Time for the NFL to Remove Detriot from the Turkey Day Schedule?
 
This is getting ridiculous...they have a been a horrific franchise ever since the merger...people deserve better. The NFL could really get Great better ratings if they reschedule some others Teams or making this Game apart of a Flex Schedule. Again people deserve better...i don't think any of us is going to watch Detriot play...it's a disgrace...i'll be watching Bridezilla instead.

BelichickFan 11-25-2008 02:25 PM

Re: Is it Time for the NFL to Remove Detriot from the Turkey Day Schedule?
 
Thankfully we have two good games on Thursday (on paper anyway) but, yes, Detroit is largely a consistent joke and need to be flexed out, permanently, of this annual showcase game.

Disco Volante 11-25-2008 02:33 PM

Re: Is it Time for the NFL to Remove Detriot from the Turkey Day Schedule?
 
Titans @ Lions = Go Titans. Watching a team trying to put together a 0-16 season is actually entertaining.

Seattle @ Dallas = Potential snoozer blowout ala the Jets game last year. Only interesting if Seattle wins and puts the Cowboy's playoff hopes in jeopardy.

Cardinals @ Eagles = A team that's a lock to win it's divison against a team that isn't making the playoffs. Bleh.

BelichickFan 11-25-2008 02:34 PM

Re: Is it Time for the NFL to Remove Detriot from the Turkey Day Schedule?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco Volante (Post 1179990)
Titans @ Lions = Go Titans. Watching a team trying to put together a 0-16 season is actually entertaining.

Seattle @ Dallas = Potential snoozer blowout ala the Jets game last year. Only interesting if Seattle wins and puts the Cowboy's playoff hopes in jeopardy.

Cardinals @ Eagles = A team that's a lock to win it's divison against a team that isn't making the playoffs. Bleh.

At least the latter two could be competitive games; if the Lions are within 14 at halftime I'll be surprised even though I'm not a big fan of the Titans.

memento 11-25-2008 02:38 PM

Re: Is it Time for the NFL to Remove Detriot from the Turkey Day Schedule?
 
it doesn't matter who the teams are. thanksgiving wouldn't be thanksgiving in my family without football.

ScottieC 11-25-2008 02:40 PM

Re: Is it Time for the NFL to Remove Detriot from the Turkey Day Schedule?
 
Yes. I propose the following.

The Thanksgiving Day games would be, Early Game: The Winner of the Super Bowl plays the OPPOSITE CONFERENCE LOSER of their AFC or NFC title game - So this year it would be: Giants VS. San Diego.

The Late game would be: The LOSER of the Super Bowl plays the Loser of the OPPOSITE CONFERENCE Title game. So this year it would be: New England Patriots Vs. The Green Bay Packers.

Thoughts?

Basicaly what you would get is the prior years Super Bowl if the "OTHER" team had won.

PromisedLand 11-25-2008 02:42 PM

Re: Is it Time for the NFL to Remove Detriot from the Turkey Day Schedule?
 
Why? What bigger turkeys are their in the NFL than the Lions?

Pats726 11-25-2008 02:44 PM

Re: Is it Time for the NFL to Remove Detriot from the Turkey Day Schedule?
 
I like it the way it is...Dallas and Detroit...really interestiung with teh worst and best playing...how about an upset?? Could happen...but??? Titans are too strong..but one never knows. I like the NFLN third game...that always adds to it as there is no set teams playing...I like the tradition...

PatsFan2 11-25-2008 02:45 PM

Re: Is it Time for the NFL to Remove Detriot from the Turkey Day Schedule?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottieC (Post 1180001)
Yes. I propose the following.

The Thanksgiving Day games would be, Early Game: The Winner of the Super Bowl plays the OPPOSITE CONFERENCE LOSER of their AFC or NFC title game - So this year it would be: Giants VS. San Diego.

The Late game would be: The LOSER of the Super Bowl plays the Loser of the OPPOSITE CONFERENCE Title game. So this year it would be: New England Patriots Vs. The Green Bay Packers.

Thoughts?

Basicaly what you would get is the prior years Super Bowl if the "OTHER" team had won.

That wouldn't work based on yearly schedule...i think people would like to see any Team not named Detriot.:banned:

Leave No Doubt 11-25-2008 02:50 PM

Re: Is it Time for the NFL to Remove Detriot from the Turkey Day Schedule?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottieC (Post 1180001)
Yes. I propose the following.

The Thanksgiving Day games would be, Early Game: The Winner of the Super Bowl plays the OPPOSITE CONFERENCE LOSER of their AFC or NFC title game - So this year it would be: Giants VS. San Diego.

The Late game would be: The LOSER of the Super Bowl plays the Loser of the OPPOSITE CONFERENCE Title game. So this year it would be: New England Patriots Vs. The Green Bay Packers.

Thoughts?

Basicaly what you would get is the prior years Super Bowl if the "OTHER" team had won.


Then the hype surrounding the game would be all or mostly about the SB LOSERS, which the teams involved probably wouldn't like too much. jmo tho.


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