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CBS had a terrific stream for the Denver game. Will there be something similar for Panthers? I gather Fox has that one. (Feel free to PM me.)
 
You can kick after (similar to after a try in rugby) but that's worth only one point. You can alternately try and get another touchdown which is worth an extra 2 points, which would have tied it
But getting a touchdown is so hard, bit harsh to only get 2pts for another (or is it because you get a second chance from the same place, which is usually from a good spot)?
 
Pats still had an excellent season. Injuries fecked us over. Need to improve the OL & RB situation in the off-season. The defense was very good all year, once everyone was healthy. Could use another WR too.

Not having a deep threat or a punt returner was huge in this game. Amendola was like an extra man for the Broncos defense. I would have put LaFell on the outside, not the midget RB. I know he is often LaFallTheBallDown, but they needed something to spread that defense a bit, even in light of the huge pressure.
 
For all the injury talk about the Pats, we've had a ridiculous number of injuries to key players this year.
 
For what it's worth, The New York Times 4th Down Bot said going for it was the right decision. I'm sure the numbers will come out soon.

Does it factor in the live situation or is it just a general tool? Cause 4th and 1 and 4th and 6 in this game was obviously different from the usual completion percentages in these situations.
 
But getting a touchdown is so hard, bit harsh to only get 2pts for another (or is it because you get a second chance from the same place, which is usually from a good spot)?
It's one opportunity, but you're only a couple of yards out.
 
Not having a deep threat or a punt returner was huge in this game. Amendola was like an extra man for the Broncos defense. I would have put LaFell on the outside, not the midget RB. I know he is often LaFallTheBallDown, but they needed something to spread that defense a bit, even in light of the huge pressure.

I thought LaFell was injured but I did see him out there. White had a couple of difficult chances on the outside, it might have helped if LaFell was there instead. Apart from protecting Brady, I'd say the failure to get Edelman more involved hurt us.

We've needed a deep threat for a couple of years. That and a RB, with Lewis coming back, is a must.
 
Panthers - questionable secondary and great line. Why the run plays?
 
I have a question for the resident NFL boffins. What is star rating that the captains have underneath the 'C'?
Are they like FIFA skill moves?
 
That's the only thing that could improve my mood right now :lol:
Thread is picking up, rumours that Giggs is taking training tomorrow and the media have been called...
I have a question for the resident NFL boffins. What is star rating that the captains have underneath the 'C'?
Are they like FIFA skill moves?
Only players that can do a Zidane roulette get 3 stars.
 
I'm pulling for the Cards but it would actually make the SuperbOwl awkward as I'd like to cheer for the guys I went to school with on the their roster as opposed to my 'home' team, the Broncs.
 
I have a question for the resident NFL boffins. What is star rating that the captains have underneath the 'C'?
Are they like FIFA skill moves?
I think you get a golden star for each consecutive year you get picked as a captain. Once you've been captain for more than four years, the C becomes gold as well (like Rodgers for example).
 
ahhhh - got it!
(sorry to be so annoying!) :)
Ah, not at all. I was the same once upon a time! The more you watch the more you pick up! (I also bought Madden for the PS2 as a kid to understand :lol: ) thankfully American commentators talk and analyse so much (all the stoppages help) listening to them will teach you a lot of the rules
 
Ah, not at all. I was the same once upon a time! The more you watch the more you pick up! (I also bought Madden for the PS2 as a kid to understand :lol: ) thankfully American commentators talk and analyse so much (all the stoppages help) listening to them will teach you a lot of the rules
There's still plenty of things that crop up that confuse me.
 
There's still plenty of things that crop up that confuse me.
I don't think a lot of people really know what constitutes a catch and what doesn't these days tbf..
 
There's still plenty of things that crop up that confuse me.
Me too! But that's pretty technical stuff I find, and if I were just starting out watching the sport like @Paz I wouldn't worry about that and just get enough of the basic rules down to enjoy the sport and pick up the other stuff as it happens
 
belichik - fecked it. should have kicked the FG. he out coached himself and his defensive co-ordinator - he didn't think they'd get the ball back - which they did three times. there was plenty of time on that first 4th down.
 
I don't think a lot of people really know what constitutes a catch and what doesn't these days tbf..
Agreed. Mind you, in my experience, that uncertainty leads to controversy, and if there's a reason for a "catch" to not be a catch, the commentators usually say why not. Unless they're confused too, and they say why they think it should be
 
Cards should play a little more in the short passing game. They have so many guys to make YATC even with Kuechly out there. I have no faith in Palmer deep throw offense in the play-offs.
 
This is what i hate
The trophy being presented to the owners

Really gets my goat, particularly during the SB - usually im that tired, i try to have gone to bed to miss it
 
Agreed. Mind you, in my experience, that uncertainty leads to controversy, and if there's a reason for a "catch" to not be a catch, the commentators usually say why not. Unless they're confused too, and they say why they think it should be
Yeah, I just try to listen to them as much as possible to try and form an opinion of my own but it's very difficult at times, with things like 'did/didn't he make a football move' before going down, stuff like that. I'm still confused over Bryant's non-catch last year :D
 
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