NFL Playoffs Wild-Card Weekend Open Thread: Ravens @ Chiefs

by Dave Halprin on Jan 9, 2011 11:45 AM CST in Trolling the Universe

The Baltimore Ravens go on the road to play the Kansas City Chiefs. The Ravens have been a hot team down the stretch, and come into the game with the better record. The Chiefs just completed a huge turnaround season, going from bad team in 2009 to division-winning team in 2010. They're coached by our old friend Todd Haley.

This is and open thread for game chat.

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I Whiffed 0-2

On my picks yesterday. I picked the Ravens and Eagles today. Maybe I’ll get the hat trick!

by kindablue on Jan 9, 2011 11:59 AM CST reply actions

Hat Trick Is Three

I meant grand slam.

by kindablue on Jan 9, 2011 12:00 PM CST up reply actions

Remember, you never know.

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Jan 9, 2011 12:21 PM CST up reply actions

LOL

True.

by kindablue on Jan 9, 2011 12:24 PM CST up reply actions

KC +3.5, Over 41

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by KD Drummond on Jan 9, 2011 12:04 PM CST reply actions

Sounds About Right

I might be tempted to take the under.

by kindablue on Jan 9, 2011 12:08 PM CST up reply actions

Interesting Offensive Sets To Watch Today

KC using 3 TE sets, (among other formations), and how BAL D sets to stop Chiefs running game. Here we go!

Golden Rule: He who has the gold makes the rules.

by 1Bullseye on Jan 9, 2011 12:06 PM CST reply actions

Eric Berry

He would have been worth mortgaging the farm for…..

F**** establishing a culture, we need to establish dominance...

by Holchr31 on Jan 9, 2011 12:11 PM CST reply actions

Whats the deal with eberyone feeling sorry for Ed Reed?

His brother was running from the COPS! Really?!

by thebigham on Jan 9, 2011 12:11 PM CST reply actions

Because we unlike you have a heart.

Family is always first….

F**** establishing a culture, we need to establish dominance...

by Holchr31 on Jan 9, 2011 12:12 PM CST reply actions

why do i have the feeling

you’re wearing a pinstripe suit and stroking a white cat behind a rich mahogany desk while saying that?

by Dan Barker on Jan 9, 2011 12:19 PM CST up reply actions

I'm not going to argue with you...

No matter what the man has done, that is still Ed Reed’s brother.

F**** establishing a culture, we need to establish dominance...

by Holchr31 on Jan 9, 2011 12:21 PM CST up reply actions

Ok

by thebigham on Jan 9, 2011 12:31 PM CST up reply actions

I remember wanting Brandon Flowers in the 2008 draft

sigh.
#mikejenkins

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by KD Drummond on Jan 9, 2011 12:16 PM CST reply actions

I have safety envy. Berry is awesome.

by WayneLaR on Jan 9, 2011 12:17 PM CST reply actions

I can't blame you, I love Dez, but I love Berry more...

F**** establishing a culture, we need to establish dominance...

by Holchr31 on Jan 9, 2011 12:19 PM CST reply actions

So is Earl Thomas who I wanted in the worst way to be a cowboy

Oh well

by scandrick32 on Jan 9, 2011 12:20 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Yea I know...I'm just glad the Eagles didn't get him....

F**** establishing a culture, we need to establish dominance...

by Holchr31 on Jan 9, 2011 12:21 PM CST reply actions

OAK All Pro FA Available Again!

He’s Back…everyone hoped we would sign him a year ago. Contract incentives were not met, and he can not be held as “Franchise” player by the Raiders. (I have a problem spelling his name) Huge money…

Golden Rule: He who has the gold makes the rules.

by 1Bullseye on Jan 9, 2011 12:22 PM CST reply actions

I rather spend the free agent dollars on the o line

Draft a cb in the first rd.

by scandrick32 on Jan 9, 2011 12:23 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Nnamdi Asomugha

by kindablue on Jan 9, 2011 12:24 PM CST up reply actions

Yep..That him.

Golden Rule: He who has the gold makes the rules.

by 1Bullseye on Jan 9, 2011 12:25 PM CST up reply actions

Berry or Thomas

Wouldve been excellent…meh

by Bermystar on Jan 9, 2011 12:24 PM CST via mobile reply actions

We couldn't afford either.

A FA acquisition would’ve been much better than morgatging to get a safety

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 12:31 PM CST up reply actions

dumb

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Jan 9, 2011 12:30 PM CST reply actions

If we can get 2 good safeties,

I think the CBs will be ok.

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Jan 9, 2011 12:33 PM CST reply actions

Don't Know What We Have Yet

In AOA…or in Lissamore. How much can we count on there?

Golden Rule: He who has the gold makes the rules.

by 1Bullseye on Jan 9, 2011 12:36 PM CST reply actions

Not much

Has AOA played a snap at safety?

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 12:38 PM CST up reply actions

I Think Not

Wasn’t that the plan?

Golden Rule: He who has the gold makes the rules.

by 1Bullseye on Jan 9, 2011 12:40 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah but it bothers me

We have absolutly no idea about him

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 12:40 PM CST up reply actions

Wow Charles is a Beast

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 12:37 PM CST reply actions

CJ Lite my ass

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 12:37 PM CST up reply actions

KC is going to be good for awhile.

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Jan 9, 2011 12:38 PM CST up reply actions

KC's Run Blocking

IS really fun to watch. Athletic OL…wow.

Golden Rule: He who has the gold makes the rules.

by 1Bullseye on Jan 9, 2011 12:52 PM CST reply actions

Joe Flacco's getting pushed around

and don’t tell me it’s his OL’s fault

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 12:56 PM CST reply actions

Calvin Watkins reporting that WR coach Ray Sherman will not return

http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=6005122&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

by One.Cool.Customer on Jan 9, 2011 1:05 PM CST reply actions

That's Too Bad

I thought he was one of our position coaches worth keeping and even promoting.

by kindablue on Jan 9, 2011 1:06 PM CST up reply actions

I wonder why?

Is he going to be moving to an OC position somewhere?

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 1:07 PM CST up reply actions

WOW!!, interview him to be the HC and then fire him?

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Jan 9, 2011 1:08 PM CST up reply actions

We don't know that for certain

There are multiple reasons someon could choose to leave an orginization

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 1:10 PM CST up reply actions

But his contract was up.

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Jan 9, 2011 1:10 PM CST up reply actions

He had not contract for the upcoming season

by Salman on Jan 9, 2011 1:12 PM CST up reply actions

OT: Cowboys News

Per Rotoworld, Ray Sherman won’t be returning as our Wide Receivers Coach

by Salman on Jan 9, 2011 1:05 PM CST reply actions

Todd Heap

Has as many receiving yards as the two starting WRs combined.

by kindablue on Jan 9, 2011 1:15 PM CST reply actions

Heap O Trouble For Defense :)

Too much for LB to deal with.

Golden Rule: He who has the gold makes the rules.

by 1Bullseye on Jan 9, 2011 1:17 PM CST up reply actions

Good One

by kindablue on Jan 9, 2011 1:18 PM CST up reply actions

Irvin is the new WR coach. :)

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Jan 9, 2011 1:15 PM CST reply actions

is this wishful thinking or did you actually find something?

"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10

by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Jan 9, 2011 1:25 PM CST up reply actions

It's a joke.

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Jan 9, 2011 1:34 PM CST up reply actions

Also

I’m seeing indications that Cleavland wants a Playmaker at WR at #6, or to draft down to when it would be appropriate to pick up AJ Green. That’s one less pick to worry about

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 1:30 PM CST reply actions

We're lucky that Green and Jones are such high WR prospects and

don’t have those pesky “character” issues

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 1:37 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe Jerry Can't Resist and We'll Draft One of Them!

[ducks]

by kindablue on Jan 9, 2011 1:48 PM CST up reply actions

Is there a suicide watch for Cowboys fans?

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 1:51 PM CST up reply actions

Count Me as One of the People

Who would head for the ledge.

by kindablue on Jan 9, 2011 1:53 PM CST up reply actions

Green has been bumped to Carolina at #1 in a lot of mocks as of late.

They want another good WR to compliment Little Stevie….

"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10

by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Jan 9, 2011 1:53 PM CST up reply actions

Things are looking up for us if that remains true

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 1:53 PM CST up reply actions

I'm assuming you want Peterson or Amukamara?

"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10

by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Jan 9, 2011 1:56 PM CST up reply actions

No...I was kind of hoping for a Bowers

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 1:59 PM CST up reply actions

ah.

"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10

by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Jan 9, 2011 2:01 PM CST up reply actions

If that fails we could go after a kicker

Who looks good there?

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 2:11 PM CST up reply actions

Whatever happens, there's going to be a lot of good players at #9.

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Jan 9, 2011 1:58 PM CST up reply actions

another example of

the horrible inconsistant implementation of the intentional grounding rule

by foyesboys on Jan 9, 2011 2:01 PM CST reply actions

KC is hanging in there.

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Jan 9, 2011 2:04 PM CST reply actions

I'm sorry, I just have to say it.

GO PACK BEAT THE EAGIRLS!

by deezl on Jan 9, 2011 2:10 PM CST reply actions

I don't think anybody on this blog disagrees with you

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 2:12 PM CST up reply actions

Crush 'Em

Spank ’em, Grind ’em up and spit ’em out, Pants ’em, Make ’em cry. Open a BIG Can!

Golden Rule: He who has the gold makes the rules.

by 1Bullseye on Jan 9, 2011 2:15 PM CST up reply actions

Oher is being schooled today

by One.Cool.Customer on Jan 9, 2011 2:13 PM CST reply actions

It's sad that Free has been a better tacklle than him

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 2:14 PM CST up reply actions

Sad?

I’m elated. I want Free to be the best LT in the league. Why would you be sad?

by kindablue on Jan 9, 2011 2:15 PM CST up reply actions

That came out wrong

Free a 4th Round Prospect in his 4th year is one of the dominate LTs in the game today, while Oher, the heralded next coming is struggling and seems more suited to protecting the right side. Sad for him, not for us

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 2:17 PM CST up reply actions

Ah, Got It

Agreed.

by kindablue on Jan 9, 2011 2:20 PM CST up reply actions

I wonder where the Saint trolls are today.

Ya think they liked the trip to Seattle. A ten point dog, 7-9 team beats the champs in the playoffs, who would’ve thunk it.

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Jan 9, 2011 2:20 PM CST reply actions

The saints succumbed to the curse of the NFC South

I called it all season

Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

Manny Diaz is a man, but isn't 40.

by NYHorn on Jan 9, 2011 2:21 PM CST up reply actions

Both SB teams from last year are 1 and done.

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Jan 9, 2011 2:24 PM CST up reply actions

Jumped Off The Bandwagon

Put their gear back in the closet and got their paper sack headgear laid out for next season.

:) :) :) HaHaHa

Golden Rule: He who has the gold makes the rules.

by 1Bullseye on Jan 9, 2011 2:23 PM CST up reply actions

But they have one more SB trophy than Philly. :)

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Jan 9, 2011 2:27 PM CST up reply actions

Most do :P

by deezl on Jan 9, 2011 2:41 PM CST up reply actions

Here I are...........The proverbial Thorn in your heel.............

I wouldn’t thow no rocks in my glass house……. Congrats on your new coach. Funny how he has been calling the plays for years and now he got a promotion, y’all act like he is the Second Coming.
I see no change next year for your withering team. Sad but true.

My Magnificent Black and Gold Warriors

by saint-sly on Jan 9, 2011 3:23 PM CST up reply actions