Battle of Ohio, Thursday Night Football Thread

[Bruins29]

I cant wait until this team crashes back to realty

 

[PATS16N0]

I hate that I can't root for Fitzmagic. He's playing well and it's kind of cool to see after he got bounced around and cut a lot.

I just don't want the Jets to win anything, or get in the playoffs, because they're wretched.

 

[Bruins29]

I just don't want the Jets to win anything, or get in the playoffs, because they're wretched.

Oakland hasnt been in the playoffs in 13 years. I think they stand in the way of the Jets and make the playoffs this year. Oak does have a tougher schedule than the Jets do.

 

[ausbacker]

I've only seen Cincy twice Aus but it seems to me Dalton is more in control/command.
I just did a check on his TD-Int ration and it's massively improved over the last several years. I suspect as long as he keeps that up Cincy will end up with a minimum of 12 wins if not 13 or 14. Given the mediocre competition, Dalton not hurting the team, the other parts being fairly solid, I think Cincy will win most of these games

Granted, the numbers look better but I'm not sure I'm seeing this Dalton people speak of. To me, the only appreciable difference seems to be the reliance/integration on/of Eifert into their O. Then again, the question marks are always going to be about Cinci in the playoffs, not the regular season.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Some ESPN Dude

What kind of day will Rob Gronkowski have Sunday vs. Washington? Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert has sent quite a memo to the New England TE with a three-TD night; the first such scoring performance of his career.


Yeah, I'm sure Gronk got the memo. Maybe he can auto a picture of him and his SB ring and mail it to Eifert.

Or of his multi-TD performance in the playoffs.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

I thought the battle of Ohio occurred on Tuesday, when the entire state wanted to legalize marijuana, but somehow managed to complain about the specifics (aka--"we'd rather give our money to drug dealers than 'big business' ") and voted down the proposal.

It was worse than that; there were actually two contradictory proposals, one of which would have invalidated the other. Plus a lot of people didn't want this bill, which legalized marijuana but turned it into an oligopoly.

 

[supafly]

It was worse than that; there were actually two contradictory proposals, one of which would have invalidated the other. Plus a lot of people didn't want this bill, which legalized marijuana but turned it into an oligopoly.

Yeah, I have a lot of family from Ohio and it is also a bordering state for me, so I followed it casually.

I realize the flaws in Issue 2 and 3, but it would've brought a lot of jobs, tax dollars, and lowered the arrest/incarceration rates for minor low level offenses. I don't really give a damn either way because I haven't used it in many years, but I do hope that they come back next year with some of the flaws ironed out--just from a common sense standpoint.

 

[Ross12]

Yeah, I have a lot of family from Ohio and it is also a bordering state for me, so I followed it casually.

I realize the flaws in Issue 2 and 3, but it would've brought a lot of jobs, tax dollars, and lowered the arrest/incarceration rates for minor low level offenses. I don't really give a damn either way because I haven't used it in many years, but I do hope that they come back next year with some of the flaws ironed out--just from a common sense standpoint.

I'm in PA too, so the issue interests me as well. I'll be shocked if we see it legalized in our state anytime soon, though.

 

[supafly]

I hate that I can't root for Fitzmagic. He's playing well and it's kind of cool to see after he got bounced around and cut a lot.

I always thought that Fitzpatrick was the typical "journeyman" kind of QB who had more talent than people gave credit to. In other words, he had the capacity to lead his team to a 10-6 type of season and a playoff berth, but just didn't have a good enough supporting cast. That's not meaning to say that I think he's good or that he doesn't have to continue to learn from his mistakes, but as a Pats fan, I'd much rather see Geno Smith starting for them.

I have another QB in mind who I think could benefit from a change of scenery, but he hasn't proven to be too effective in either of his previous cities, so I could be off. I just think that sometimes, it's easy to blame everything on the QB when we've got to remember that it's a team game. Obviously, coaching is a big part as well. I do think that some of these QBs can lead a new team to a WC spot, and that may be what we see out of Fitzpatrick this year.

 

[supafly]

I'm in PA too, so the issue interests me as well. I'll be shocked if we see it legalized in our state anytime soon, though.

Yeah, I agree with you, Ross. I don't think that we'll be seeing that happen in PA anytime soon.

I think there would have to be a great deal of acceptance from other individual states, and/or the federal level before it received any real consideration in PA.

 

[Bruins29]

I have another QB in mind who I think could benefit from a change of scenery, but he hasn't proven to be too effective in either of his previous cities, .

Cutler or Smith? Foles?

 

[Bruins29]

Yeah, I agree with you, Ross. I don't think that we'll be seeing that happen in PA anytime soon.

I think there would have to be a great deal of acceptance from other individual states, and/or the federal level before it received any real consideration in PA.

Yeah, that scary pot. Cant legalize that. Lets keep cigarettes that kill 8 million people a year and alcohol that kill more kids than all other drugs combined

 

[supafly]

Cutler or Smith? Foles?

Well, Cutler--as unpopular as I know that choice will be around here.

I just think that better coaching and a better surrounding cast could at least get him a shot at a WC spot. Something similar to Fitzpatrick's situation.

 

[Bruins29]

Well, Cutler--as unpopular as I know that choice will be around here.

I just think that better coaching and a better surrounding cast could at least get him a shot at a WC spot. Something similar to Fitzpatrick's situation.

Sure. Maybe he can go back to his old team. They may need a new QB next year

 

[supafly]

Sure. Maybe he can go back to his old team. They may need a new QB next year

I'm holding out hope that they start over at square one, whether that be with Osweiler or a draft pick, but yeah--I'll be good with seeing Manning leave.

Understanding that his arm strength is shot and his accuracy isn't as good, I still respect/fear him due to some other aspects like intelligence, ability to read the defense, experience, etc. I haven't been one to count Manning out just yet, and am mildly concerned that this may actually be the most balanced team that he's ever played for.

The good news is that this year's team may be just enough to keep him around for one more year in 2016.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

I didn't know who to root for last night. On the one hand I wanted Cleveland to win so that Cincinnati can no longer be undefeated. On the other hand I was hoping for cincy to win to put pressure on Denver and perhaps end up with the number 2 overall seed (forcing denver to be number 3).

 

[AzorianPats]

Or of his multi-TD performance in the playoffs.

Don't forget week 1 vs Pittsburgh!

 

[TommyD4207]

Some ESPN Dude

What kind of day will Rob Gronkowski have Sunday vs. Washington? Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert has sent quite a memo to the New England TE with a three-TD night.

Is this guy serious? Does he really think Gronkowski gives two ****s about what Tyler Eifert does or doesn't do?

 

[farn]

For E to leapfrog Gronk it would take quite a bit more than am excellent game vs CLE...

Gronk is transcendent. E is very good.

 

[Froob]

Yeah, that scary pot. Cant legalize that. Lets keep cigarettes that kill 8 million people a year and alcohol that kill more kids than all other drugs combined

Need to take it a step further. Put Goodell at the head of the national DEA. Four week unpaid suspension from work for anyone caught doing that horrible horrific drug (not plant!!).