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Post by stickman38 on Dec 29, 2018 0:44:41 GMT
I honestly think 4 maybe 5 teams have a legitimate chance to win the SB.
My list of teams that I think have a good chance to win it all -
Bears Ravens Patriots Saints
Outside chance - Chargers
That being said, you can probably guess my picks.
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Post by DC-Fan on Dec 30, 2018 18:20:01 GMT
I honestly think anyone in the AFC picture can beat anybody. I don't think the Patriots are that good. The Pats can't block anybody and Brady is seemingly scared of getting hit (according to Bill Simmons a Patriots fan) as well as he is starting to play like a 41 year old QB. Add to that Gronk isn't looking good and a not very impressive defense and I think Watson can score on them and Watt/Clowney can rush Brady enough to disrupt him. I could easily see the Texans beating the Patriots. Will they? Who knows. In regards to the Chargers they were my preseason AFC choice so I'm gonna ride with them. I picked them over the Saints before realizing that the Super Bowl is being played inside a damn dome which annoys me and gives Brees and the Saints and added edge. The Chargers are indeed snake bit when it comes to big games or historically close games in general. If they have to rely on their kicking game then they are in deep trouble. However like I said, they were my preseason pick so I'm gonna ride them. The reason I feel comfortable picking teams like the Patriots, Ravens and Saints is --- they have a history of performing in the clutch under pressure, and winning big games. The same reason I don't feel confident picking teams like the Rams, the Chiefs, the Texans or the Chargers. If only picking stocks was as easy as looking at "past performance". But like with stocks, "past performance" is no guarantee of present or future success. What the Chiefs have done in the past means nothing in this year's playoffs because Patrick Mahomes didn't play in any of those previous games. And what the Pats have done in the past also means nothing in this year's playoffs because these Pats aren't much of a threat anymore. The Pats of the past would've never lost to the Dolphins on a double-lateral play on the last play of the game or lost to the Steelers after driving inside the Steelers' red zone 3 times in the 2nd half. Brady's play has declined and Gronk is a shadow of himself. The only way Gronk gets another title is if he retires from the NFL and joins the WWE. Then Vince McMahon can make Gronk the male version of Ronda Lousey (debut match at WrestleMania, 2nd match is a title match, 3rd match is a title win).
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Post by movieliker on Dec 30, 2018 20:31:23 GMT
The reason I feel comfortable picking teams like the Patriots, Ravens and Saints is --- they have a history of performing in the clutch under pressure, and winning big games. The same reason I don't feel confident picking teams like the Rams, the Chiefs, the Texans or the Chargers. If only picking stocks was as easy as looking at "past performance". But like with stocks, "past performance" is no guarantee of present or future success. What the Chiefs have done in the past means nothing in this year's playoffs because Patrick Mahomes didn't play in any of those previous games. And what the Pats have done in the past also means nothing in this year's playoffs because these Pats aren't much of a threat anymore. The Pats of the past would've never lost to the Dolphins on a double-lateral play on the last play of the game or lost to the Steelers after driving inside the Steelers' red zone 3 times in the 2nd half. Brady's play has declined and Gronk is a shadow of himself. The only way Gronk gets another title is if he retires from the NFL and joins the WWE. Then Vince McMahon can make Gronk the male version of Ronda Lousey (debut match at WrestleMania, 2nd match is a title match, 3rd match is a title win). The Chiefs have lost all three of their biggest challenges this season --- the Patriots, Rams and Chargers. There is no reason not to expect them to continue their disappointing ways. Phillip Rivers, Andy Reid, the Chiefs and the Chargers have a history of fading in big games and in the post season. Brady, Brees, Belichick, Payton, the Patriots, the Ravens and the Saints have a history of success in the post season. Of course, there is a first time for everything. But if the Mahomes, Reid, Rivers, the Chiefs, Chargers or Rams are successful in the post season, it will be the first time.
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Post by DC-Fan on Dec 30, 2018 22:37:53 GMT
If only picking stocks was as easy as looking at "past performance". But like with stocks, "past performance" is no guarantee of present or future success. What the Chiefs have done in the past means nothing in this year's playoffs because Patrick Mahomes didn't play in any of those previous games. And what the Pats have done in the past also means nothing in this year's playoffs because these Pats aren't much of a threat anymore. The Pats of the past would've never lost to the Dolphins on a double-lateral play on the last play of the game or lost to the Steelers after driving inside the Steelers' red zone 3 times in the 2nd half. Brady's play has declined and Gronk is a shadow of himself. The only way Gronk gets another title is if he retires from the NFL and joins the WWE. Then Vince McMahon can make Gronk the male version of Ronda Lousey (debut match at WrestleMania, 2nd match is a title match, 3rd match is a title win). Phillip Rivers, Andy Reid, the Chiefs and the Chargers have a history of fading in big games and in the post season. Brady, Brees, Belichick, Payton, the Patriots, the Ravens and the Saints have a history of success in the post season. And history means nothing in this year's playoffs because those past "history" teams aren't playing in this year's playoffs. You know who else had a "history" of fading in big games and in the post season just 3 year ago? Jay Wright and Villanova. Then they won 2 national championships in 3 years.
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Post by movieliker on Dec 30, 2018 22:40:17 GMT
Phillip Rivers, Andy Reid, the Chiefs and the Chargers have a history of fading in big games and in the post season. Brady, Brees, Belichick, Payton, the Patriots, the Ravens and the Saints have a history of success in the post season. And history means nothing in this year's playoffs because those past "history" teams aren't playing in this year's playoffs. You know who else had a "history" of fading in big games and in the post season just 3 year ago? Jay Wright and Villanova. Then they won 2 national championships in 3 years. I disagree. Success and experience in the post season is not only valuable, it is a proven advantage. Especially with coaches and quartebacks.
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Post by DC-Fan on Dec 30, 2018 22:42:53 GMT
And history means nothing in this year's playoffs because those past "history" teams aren't playing in this year's playoffs. You know who else had a "history" of fading in big games and in the post season just 3 year ago? Jay Wright and Villanova. Then they won 2 national championships in 3 years. I disagree. Success and experience in the post season is not only valuable, it is a proven advantage. Is that why Eli Manning playing in his 1st Super Bowl was able to drive his team 83+ yards in the final 3 minutes to beat Shady Brady, 18*- and playing in his 4th Super Bowl? Or why Nick Foles, playing in his 1st Super Bowl was able to outduel Shady Brady, playing in his 8th Super Bowl? What was that again about Belichick and Brady having a "history" of doing well in big games?
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Post by movieliker on Dec 30, 2018 22:44:56 GMT
I disagree. Success and experience in the post season is not only valuable, it is a proven advantage. Is that why Eli Manning playing in his 1st Super Bowl was able to drive his team 83+ yards in the final 3 minutes to beat Shady Brady, 18*- and playing in his 4th Super Bowl? I would trust Eli before I would trust Mahomes, Rivers or Goff.
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Post by DC-Fan on Dec 30, 2018 22:47:41 GMT
Is that why Eli Manning playing in his 1st Super Bowl was able to drive his team 83+ yards in the final 3 minutes to beat Shady Brady, 18*- and playing in his 4th Super Bowl? I would trust Eli before I would trust Mahomes, Rivers or Goff. It's easy to say you would trust Eli now, but how many people would've said they would trust Eli before the start of the 2007 playoffs? Probably the same number of people who said they would've trusted Jay Wright and Villanova to get pas the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament before the 2016 tournament.
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Post by movieliker on Dec 30, 2018 22:54:03 GMT
I would trust Eli before I would trust Mahomes, Rivers or Goff. It's easy to say you would trust Eli now, but how many people would've said they would trust Eli before the start of the 2007 playoffs? Probably the same number of people who said they would've trusted Jay Wright and Villanova to get pas the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament before the 2016 tournament. I am not saying I would bet my life the Chiefs, Chargers and Rams are destined to lose. They are good enough to beat anybody and win the whole thing. I am just saying the odds are --- proven winners with experience and success in big games, win most of the time. Not all the time. But most of the time.
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Post by twothousandonemark on Dec 31, 2018 5:46:11 GMT
I'll stick with my summer pick Rams over Chargers.
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Post by GiantFan1980 on Dec 31, 2018 8:20:04 GMT
I'm standing by my August prediction. Eagles/Patriots rematch. How do they get there?
#6 Eagles Over #3 Bears #5 Seahawks Over #4 Cowboys
Divisional Round
#6 Eagles Over #1 Saints #2 Rams Over #5 Seahawks
NFC Championship
#6 Eagles Over #2 Rams
AFC Playoffs
Wild Card Round
#3 Texans Over #6 Colts #4 Ravens Over #5 Chargers
Divisional Round
#4 Ravens Over #1 Chiefs #2 Patriots Over #3 Texans
Championship Game
#2 Patriots Over #4 Ravens
Super Bowl
Eagles Over Patriots
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Post by movieliker on Dec 31, 2018 8:27:21 GMT
I'm standing by my August prediction. Eagles/Patriots rematch. How do they get there? #6 Eagles Over #3 Bears #5 Seahawks Over #4 Cowboys Divisional Round #6 Eagles Over #1 Saints #2 Rams Over #5 Seahawks NFC Championship #6 Eagles Over #2 Rams AFC Playoffs Wild Card Round #3 Texans Over #6 Colts #4 Ravens Over #5 Chargers Divisional Round #4 Ravens Over #1 Chiefs #2 Patriots Over #3 Texans Championship Game #2 Patriots Over #4 Ravens Super Bowl Eagles Over Patriots Ha ha ha . . . Let me guess . . . You are an Eagles fan ??
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Post by sdm3 on Dec 31, 2018 9:46:41 GMT
Encapsulation of the Patriots' chances this postseason: They will lose in the Divisional Round, book it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2018 10:13:20 GMT
Encapsulation of the Patriots' chances this postseason: They will lose in the Divisional Round, book it. I really fucking hope so. The less games the Patriots play in the playoffs = the more games I actually will watch.
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Post by DSDSquared on Dec 31, 2018 13:39:13 GMT
I disagree. Success and experience in the post season is not only valuable, it is a proven advantage. Is that why Eli Manning playing in his 1st Super Bowl was able to drive his team 83+ yards in the final 3 minutes to beat Shady Brady, 18*- and playing in his 4th Super Bowl? Or why Nick Foles, playing in his 1st Super Bowl was able to outduel Shady Brady, playing in his 8th Super Bowl? What was that again about Belichick and Brady having a "history" of doing well in big games? In all fairness, Foles did not outduel Brady. Brady dominated that game. Football is a team game.
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Post by DC-Fan on Dec 31, 2018 16:48:25 GMT
Is that why Eli Manning playing in his 1st Super Bowl was able to drive his team 83+ yards in the final 3 minutes to beat Shady Brady, 18*- and playing in his 4th Super Bowl? Or why Nick Foles, playing in his 1st Super Bowl was able to outduel Shady Brady, playing in his 8th Super Bowl? What was that again about Belichick and Brady having a "history" of doing well in big games? In all fairness, Foles did not outduel Brady. Who committed the game's only turnover, in the final 2 minutes of the game?
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Post by DSDSquared on Dec 31, 2018 17:27:01 GMT
In all fairness, Foles did not outduel Brady. Who committed the game's only turnover, in the final 2 minutes of the game? Who broke the Super Bowl record for yards in a game?
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Post by klawrencio79 on Dec 31, 2018 17:46:04 GMT
Who committed the game's only turnover, in the final 2 minutes of the game? Who broke the Super Bowl record for yards in a game? Do you remember a user from the old board named Death163? That guy was like Anne Hathaway Fan on steroids and his bullshit was in a special class of its own.
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Post by DSDSquared on Dec 31, 2018 17:48:46 GMT
Who broke the Super Bowl record for yards in a game? Do you remember a user from the old board named Death163? That guy was like Anne Hathaway Fan on steroids and his bullshit was in a special class of its own. I actually do remember him. I am not a huge Brady fan, but I get sick of the constant bashing.
Brady: 505 yards, 3 TDs, no picks Foles: 373 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
Those are the Super bowl numbers. I would say Brady played pretty well. Sure, he had that huge fumble late, but Foles had some bad plays as well. It happens. Brady still played almost near perfect. Football is a team game and the guy has been to 8 Super Bowls.
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Post by klawrencio79 on Dec 31, 2018 17:50:26 GMT
Do you remember a user from the old board named Death163? That guy was like Anne Hathaway Fan on steroids and his bullshit was in a special class of its own. I actually do remember him. I am not a huge Brady fan, but I get sick of the constant bashing.
Brady: 505 yards, 3 TDs, no picks Foles: 373 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
Those are the Super bowl numbers. I would say Brady played pretty well. Sure, he had that huge fumble late, but Foles had some bad plays as well. It happens. Brady still played almost near perfect. Football is a team game and the guy has been to 8 Super Bowls.
Preaching to the choir on that one. Plus, the nutless dwarf you're arguing with knows it too, he's just trying to frustrate you, as is his sole function on this earth.
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