Looking back at this NFL season , what should've been obvious?

Journeyman · Dec 20, 2005

I will start this by saying, it should have been obvious that the Oakland Raiders were still going to suck...

Forget the MNF opener against New England, with a brand new shiney WR named Randy Moss, this team was doomed from the start, with Collins and Norv Turner steering that ship.

What was the most obvious thing you knew was going to happen or should have realized, in this most unusual NFL season?

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Insiders · Dec 20, 2005

Jman
I should have known that the Raiders group with Glass jaw Collins and Truner there, just like you.
Should have known that the Colts were going to throw up some streak of wins also, and cover with those huge wins.
Would have NEVER guessed in my wildest dreams that the chalks would win as many games, and cover as they have this year. Not to mention ALL those OVERS on sunday and monday nighters. Chalks there too!
Its been a strange year to say the very least.
Maybe Next year will be the year of the "Doggie" in that Natiaonal "Favorite" League.

NickPappagiorgio · Dec 20, 2005

With the loss of key Offensive Linemen(2 i think) and no impact Defense signings, The Pack was gonna suck.

Journeyman · Dec 20, 2005

Every year I say this and every year I don't do it...ugh...I have thought about playing 4-5 teams that year in and year out play low scoring games and bet the under every week.

Jets Balto Chicago Cle Was .

I'm always afraid this will be the year these slugs break out and score some points...If Billick is back in Balto I will be on it!

Paterno · Dec 20, 2005

TO was not going to be playing in an Eagles uniform at end of season

Dante · Dec 20, 2005

that Indy would have the best record in the NFL

Journeyman · Dec 20, 2005

Dante said:
that Indy would have the best record in the NFL

I was trying to find a thread where we predicted the Super Bowl teams back in August, can't locate any .

LivingOffGamblingMoney · Dec 20, 2005

That every year the Lions are hyped up after drafting another WR but every year they continue to suck.

Journeyman · Dec 20, 2005

Dante said:
that Indy would have the best record in the NFL

If the Seahawks win this week they would technically pass Indy for league best record.

Heatwave · Dec 20, 2005

I would say ditto to the Arizona Cardinals, who, despite EVERYONE picking them for first in the NFC West, still found a way to stink out loud. You can put a team of all stars in Arizona uniforms, and they will go 5-11.

Also, that Terrell Owens was going to cause some sort of problem with the Eagles.

That the Seahawks would finally fulfill the expectations of the last 2 years and put together a solid season.

That the New Orleans Saints, with all of the problems at the beginning of the season with the hurricanes, would be very bad.

That JP Losman and Joey Harrington are not good QB's, despite some saying this was their year.

Probably many more, as well as some others on the suprise side:

Chicago Bears
Cincinnati Bengals
Colts start 13-0
Steve Smith (this guy is unreal)
Tampa Bay Bucs and Chris Simms
Nick Saban

TheRightWing · Dec 20, 2005

That Larry Johnson will be the best back in the NFL for years to come......oh damn forgot that Bush guy might be pretty good too!

Paterno · Dec 20, 2005

The Right Wing said:
That Larry Johnson will be the best back in the NFL for years to come......oh damn forgot that Bush guy might be pretty good too!

I guess you dont think blocking is important in the NFL.

TheRightWing · Dec 20, 2005

of course I do.......

Paterno · Dec 20, 2005

The Right Wing said:
of course I do.......

Quotes for KC coaching staff...not to mention missed block in Dallas game costing them the win.

Johnson faces stumbling block
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star
The Chiefs realized long ago that the process of converting Larry Johnson into a complete running back would at times be painful. It was evident the first time he stepped on their practice field and had trouble merely taking a handoff.
They’re feeling some of those growing pains right now. They are uncomfortable enough with Johnson as a pass blocker that they replaced him with fullback Tony Richardson in most obvious passing situations Saturday against the Giants.
Pass protection is one of those things great backs do that Johnson is having to learn.
“Larry is very open, very willing to do it,” running backs coach James Saxon said. “He’s playing more now, so he’s being put into different situations that he’s not been in before, live situations.
“He hasn’t encountered these things as much in practice. He understands the bigger picture and what he needs to do in terms of becoming a complete back. This is the next thing for him.”
Coach Dick Vermeil wasn’t specific about the plans for Johnson in Saturday’s game against San Diego at Arrowhead Stadium, saying only, “We may use some different packages and switch them around.”
Johnson is not the first and won’t be the last young running back slow to grasp the art of pass protection. A lot of top backs come out of the game at least some of the time in their formative years when their team plans to pass.
Johnson wasn’t asked to pass block much at Penn State, which uses a run-based offensive system. But even backs who played in more advanced passing systems have some learning to do.
“Sometimes these kids come from college and they haven’t blocked anybody,” said Vermeil, speaking generically but undoubtedly referring to Johnson.
“They lined up 8 yards deep in the ‘I’ formation, and that’s all they did. They weren’t called upon to do the things we ask and pay them to do in the National Football League.”
But why is it still so difficult for a third-year player like Johnson? He’s obviously gifted athletically, big enough to do the job and certainly not intimidated by the idea of taking on a blitzing linebacker who might outweigh him by 20 or 25 pounds.
“It takes time,” Saxon said. “It’s a process. There are a lot of things involved. You first have to gain confidence. It’s something you have to learn. Tony Richardson is a very good pass protector. Tony became a good pass protector over the years. He wasn’t one 10 years ago when he came to the Chiefs. He had to learn it.”
The first job is figuring out whom to block. That’s not as simple as it sounds. Johnson, like most backs at some point in their careers, occasionally goes for the wrong guy.
“It’s based on the defensive front and what the protection is and what adjustments and calls are made by the offensive line,” Saxon said. “You’ve got to process all of this information and then go put yourself in front of somebody. With all the zone blitzing and all the different looks you get, it’s very hard for a young guy to pick it up.”
The Chiefs, like every team, spend considerable training-camp practice time on running-back pass protection. They don’t do nearly as much during the season, when there’s a game to be played every week.
“You never have an opportunity to coach fundamentals in a live environment once the games get going,” Vermeil said. “First off, they’re dangerous because it’s a one-on-one war. We do it in training camp. Once you get into the season, then you don’t.”
So the Chiefs have little choice but to live with it for now. They’ll either remove Johnson from the game in passing situations or risk a play like the one from the recent game in Dallas.
Johnson missed a block on blitzing linebacker Scott Fujita, who sacked Trent Green. Green, who never saw Fujita, fumbled, and the Cowboys recovered.
“That’s a skill you can teach,” Vermeil said.
“We can make him aware of how to use his body to block correctly, and we can stress the importance of it.”

BCTTWR · Dec 20, 2005

The Eagles were not the best team in the NFC.

FairWarning · Dec 20, 2005

The Pack, Saints, and Bills (with Lousman) were going to suck.
Vick, Favre, and Randy Moss were going to overrated again.
TIki Barber is the man. Dunn not far behind.

Vietbet · Dec 20, 2005

And the #1 Obvious Event of the 2005 NFL Season was...

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice makes a preseason promise that the character and behavior of the players on this years' team will soon make the fans forget the shameful off-field antics of Randy Moss.

Compliments of "The Onion"

Journeyman · Dec 20, 2005

Mike Martz just called a time out.

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