Parklife Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 2 hours ago, Ally Bongo said: Honestly they are distinctly average and im loathed to bum up the Cowboys but if they were to meet the Giants again at Jerryworld then it will be a totally different game. There were rumours Dallas would be resting players and were trying to protect Prescott and despite the denials and everyone starting there is no smoke without fire. What Dallas have done is make WFAN and Francesa unlistenable with all the Giants fans phoning in to say how great they are when it's been patently obvious they are not They've got the best defence in the NFL IMO. Their offence is broken though. No running game and Eli seems to have lost the ability to throw it deep. Unless OBJ makes a spectacular run after catch, they're not moving the ball quickly or easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 13 minutes ago, Parklife said: They've got the best defence in the NFL IMO. Agreed re their offense but their defensive performance last night was out of the ordinary and i'm more inclined to believe it was a one off exaggerated by the Cowboys not being in all out win mode - particularly if you watched them against the Steelers last week They have also given up big points against Cleveland, Chicago, Bengals, Eagles, Ravens, Vikings & Redskins Their secondary has been cack all season No doubt i'll be eating my words deep into the post season but i just cant see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 12 hours ago, Ally Bongo said: Agreed re their offense but their defensive performance last night was out of the ordinary and i'm more inclined to believe it was a one off exaggerated by the Cowboys not being in all out win mode - particularly if you watched them against the Steelers last week They have also given up big points against Cleveland, Chicago, Bengals, Eagles, Ravens, Vikings & Redskins Their secondary has been cack all season No doubt i'll be eating my words deep into the post season but i just cant see it I hope you're right, Ally. As i don't want to be playing those bawbags again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 On 12/12/2016 at 11:13 AM, Parklife said: I've only caught the highlights but it looked like the Giants defence played like the best defence in the league (which they probably are) and Prescott had his worst game to date. A Dallas field goal attempt which struck the cross bar and bounced back is the difference between the teams. Green Bay, Seattle and the Giants are the 3 teams i'd like Dallas not to have to meet again, even with home field advantage. So a Dallas win combined with the Lions taking out the Giants next week would be pleasing. I can't see anything other than the Packers going unbeaten to end the season. I can see them winning in Dallas in the NFC Championship game as the Dallas defence has no chance of stopping an on form Rodgers. Green Bay still need to win last 2 which going to be hard which put us 9-6 and if lions lose next 2 it be both of us 9-6 going into last game against them at there place which is going to be hard, Green Bay still odds against us making play offs, depends on Staffords hand injury he suffered and Rodgers has hurt his other leg now, so need wait and see extent of both injuries as without Rodgers and Stafford last couple of games you would then make Vikings favs to win division. Cowboys still the team to beat, could see they were just taking it easy on Sunday trying no to get injuries if they win 2 of last 3 you will start to see Romo and Morris in at QB and RB and they will rest Elliot and Prescott to keep them fresh for the play offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Think i am going to go to the La Rams Cardinals game at Twickenham, been to Wembley a few times and never been to Twickenham, always a stadium i have fancied going too. Anyone else going to a game next year? Sept 24 / Oct 1 Jacksonville Jaguars against Baltimore Ravens - Wembley Sept 24 / Oct 1 Miami Dolphins against New Orleans Saints - Wembley October 22 / 29 Cleveland Browns against Minnesota Vikings - Twickenham October 22 / 29 Los Angeles Rams against Arizona Cardinals - Twickenham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, Geed said: Think i am going to go to the La Rams Cardinals game at Twickenham, been to Wembley a few times and never been to Twickenham, always a stadium i have fancied going too. Anyone else going to a game next year? Sept 24 / Oct 1 Jacksonville Jaguars against Baltimore Ravens - Wembley Sept 24 / Oct 1 Miami Dolphins against New Orleans Saints - Wembley October 22 / 29 Cleveland Browns against Minnesota Vikings - Twickenham October 22 / 29 Los Angeles Rams against Arizona Cardinals - Twickenham Three teams who have never been over before in that lot. Only leaves the Packers, Panthers, Eagles, Seahawks, Titans and Texans as never having played in London. I think there may be a bit of pressure on all those teams to visit in the next two or three years. Also interesting is the big test on the market - four games in rapid succession. Edited December 14, 2016 by biffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Giant Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 http://www.espn.com/blog/milwaukee/post/_/id/1005/london-not-calling-packers-know-home-road-limitations-make-trip-unlikely This article explains why it will be hard to get the Packers over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyshaker Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 11 hours ago, Geed said: Think i am going to go to the La Rams Cardinals game at Twickenham, been to Wembley a few times and never been to Twickenham, always a stadium i have fancied going too. Anyone else going to a game next year? Sept 24 / Oct 1 Jacksonville Jaguars against Baltimore Ravens - Wembley Sept 24 / Oct 1 Miami Dolphins against New Orleans Saints - Wembley October 22 / 29 Cleveland Browns against Minnesota Vikings - Twickenham October 22 / 29 Los Angeles Rams against Arizona Cardinals - Twickenham I'll look at doing one of the Twickenham games. Is the contract with Twickenham just for 3 games in total? If so that'll be it done after next year's games. Then on to White Hart Lane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Giant Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 2 hours ago, Johnnyshaker said: I'll look at doing one of the Twickenham games. Is the contract with Twickenham just for 3 games in total? If so that'll be it done after next year's games. Then on to White Hart Lane? Yes. I believe there is an option to extend with Twickenham should they wish, but I don't think they will go to more than 4 games in the short term. They have signed for 2 a year at Spurs for 10 years, and the current deal is 2 a year minimum at Wembley, although I don't know how long that deal is for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 14 hours ago, The Giant said: http://www.espn.com/blog/milwaukee/post/_/id/1005/london-not-calling-packers-know-home-road-limitations-make-trip-unlikely This article explains why it will be hard to get the Packers over. Yeah doubt packers will ever come, going to have to save up to get to Lambeau, which I will do for 1 game in next couple of years. Might even look at going to a game in New York when one of them play them, and make a holiday out of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 20 hours ago, biffer said: Three teams who have never been over before in that lot. Only leaves the Packers, Panthers, Eagles, Seahawks, Titans and Texans as never having played in London. I think there may be a bit of pressure on all those teams to visit in the next two or three years. Also interesting is the big test on the market - four games in rapid succession. Think they will still sell out, its so popular over here now and has been so for a few years now. Me and my mates have been doing a fantasy league now for 10 years and be doing thanksgiving day and superbowl parties and having a tailgating days watching the London games right through to the late games. I actually enjoy watching the nfl now more than watching the football, and never thought would say that, most games football you watch now are drab and have no excitement to them whereas nfl games always exciting as get a lot of come backs nowadays with late wins from being behind and looking out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 9 hours ago, The Giant said: Yes. I believe there is an option to extend with Twickenham should they wish, but I don't think they will go to more than 4 games in the short term. They have signed for 2 a year at Spurs for 10 years, and the current deal is 2 a year minimum at Wembley, although I don't know how long that deal is for. Think it depends on if White heart lane development is finished on time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 (edited) 17 hours ago, The Giant said: http://www.espn.com/blog/milwaukee/post/_/id/1005/london-not-calling-packers-know-home-road-limitations-make-trip-unlikely This article explains why it will be hard to get the Packers over. Yeah, I understand the home argument, but to be honest the argument for away games doesn't really wash with me. It sounds like the same argument people were making ten years ago about teams like the Cowboys and the Steelers. I wouldn't be surprised to see one of the games mentioned in the next two seasons (most likely the Rams game) come over. Edited December 15, 2016 by biffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugitive Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 3 hours ago, Geed said: I actually enjoy watching the nfl now more than watching the football, and never thought would say that, most games football you watch now are drab and have no excitement to them whereas nfl games always exciting as get a lot of come backs nowadays with late wins from being behind and looking out of it. I went to the Redskins game at Wembley 2 weeks before the Scotland game and, to be honest, the experience has made me want to go to more NFL games and less Scotland games. I'll probably go to SaintsvDolphins next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 3 hours ago, Geed said: Think they will still sell out, its so popular over here now and has been so for a few years now. Me and my mates have been doing a fantasy league now for 10 years and be doing thanksgiving day and superbowl parties and having a tailgating days watching the London games right through to the late games. I actually enjoy watching the nfl now more than watching the football, and never thought would say that, most games football you watch now are drab and have no excitement to them whereas nfl games always exciting as get a lot of come backs nowadays with late wins from being behind and looking out of it. Been saying that for about 6 years Geed The Jets v Dolphins game at Wembley with club seats was the most civilized sporting event i have ever been at Was basically like walking out the pub door and into your seat When there was a game break you could walk from your seat to the wine bar and back in less than 5 minutes (i timed it) I was suitably pished at full time right enough but it was none of that rushed nonsense Putting a wee line on a Sunday for the NFL games then watching redzone is one of my week's highlights ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 22 hours ago, Fugitive said: I went to the Redskins game at Wembley 2 weeks before the Scotland game and, to be honest, the experience has made me want to go to more NFL games and less Scotland games. I'll probably go to SaintsvDolphins next year Exactly they know how to treat there fans right, atmosphere and the things they do to make you enjoy the day is amazing. My mates been to a few bears games in Chicago and he loves the tailgating, big massive car parks, go up park your car, get bbq out and can drink and have a great time mixing with other fans with entertainment always on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 21 hours ago, Ally Bongo said: Been saying that for about 6 years Geed The Jets v Dolphins game at Wembley with club seats was the most civilized sporting event i have ever been at Was basically like walking out the pub door and into your seat When there was a game break you could walk from your seat to the wine bar and back in less than 5 minutes (i timed it) I was suitably pished at full time right enough but it was none of that rushed nonsense Putting a wee line on a Sunday for the NFL games then watching redzone is one of my week's highlights ! Yeah exactly, can get a beer and have a bit of banter with opposition sitting next to you without any hassle. I am same love my anytime touchdown scorer bets and money lines and total field goal bets, redzone is amazing, only time I never watch it, is if a packers games on the tv. Done 5 Scotland away games this year and not even thought about booking Lithuania or Slovenia away next year as just lost the buzz for it and results with us being out, think am ready pack in the away games, but always go to the home games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 A shocking line-up given by the NFL. Very disappointing. I'll go to one of them (probably whatever one is on 29th October) but i'd have liked to have seen at least one top team over (please no one argue that the Ravens or Vikings are a top team...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I'll hopefully go to the Saints v Dolphins if it's 1st October. Can anyone give me an idea of typical ticket prices for decent seats? Not wanting to be stuck away up int he Gods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 6 minutes ago, Fairbairn said: I'll hopefully go to the Saints v Dolphins if it's 1st October. Can anyone give me an idea of typical ticket prices for decent seats? Not wanting to be stuck away up int he Gods. usually £90 is really good seat, my mates been down and they paid around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 1 minute ago, Geed said: usually £90 is really good seat, my mates been down and they paid around That's not too bad. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 17 minutes ago, Parklife said: A shocking line-up given by the NFL. Very disappointing. I'll go to one of them (probably whatever one is on 29th October) but i'd have liked to have seen at least one top team over (please no one argue that the Ravens or Vikings are a top team...). Ravens are a decent side only a few years ago they won superbowl, viqueens I agree they aren't. Cardinals are a good team too, always thought they could win a superbowl one day or another, on there day they are a good team, saw they released Michael Flyodd last night and Patriots picked him up rightaway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Just now, Fairbairn said: That's not too bad. Cheers. No bother, think am going to go for those ones as well when they go on sale in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, Geed said: No bother, think am going to go for those ones as well when they go on sale in January. Is that when they go on sale? Going to get the take the missus down for her birthday so I'll keep an eye out for them being released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 7 minutes ago, Geed said: Ravens are a decent side only a few years ago they won superbowl, viqueens I agree they aren't. Cardinals are a good team too, always thought they could win a superbowl one day or another, on there day they are a good team, Vikings and Ravens are both 7-6, despite being in 2 poor divisions, while the Cardinals are 5-7-1, despite being a division with the Rams and 49ers. They all have talent on their roster but i can't agree that they're good teams. Quote saw they released Michael Flyodd last night and Patriots picked him up rightaway A good player, having a very poor season. He'd have been leaving Arizona at the season end anyway as his contract is up. I suspect the DUI gave them an excuse to save a few $$$. I now expect him to spend the next 6 weeks playing like an elite receiver and helping the Pats to the Superbowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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