NFL Week 12 Running Thread

[Songbird]

Harrington's going to psyche himself out because he's going to try too hard to "prove" to Detroit fans that he's better than what he was. And Plummer's just plummeting into the depths of self-inflicted woe.

 

[Tommy_Dreamer]

Detroit 24, Miami 19
Kansas City 35, Denver 0
Dallas 24, Tampa Bay 6

I'd say Miami 24, Detroit 13
Dallas 31, Tampa Bay 14
Denver 27, Kansas City 24 (for those fortunate enough to get to see it!)

Have a good turkey day tomorrow everyone. I'll be at work!

 

[pallister]

The Lions shut down Michael Vick. They can do the same to Harrington [/sortakidding]

 

[FantasyAlliance.cm]

Barber has been a class act his entire career, so I don't care if there's one article written about him wanting more carries. Most skill position players say something like this once in a while, but this doesn't mean they aren't team players. Just saying, "I'd like to have a few more carries," and "I'd better get some ******* carries or I'll ruin the team" are completly different, but the media just loves to cut the quote down and put up an eye-catching headline.

 

[stevenash]

agree

 

[hockeybeat]

Harrington's going to psyche himself out because he's going to try too hard to "prove" to Detroit fans that he's better than what he was. And Plummer's just plummeting into the depths of self-inflicted woe.

Self-inflicted? The fans, organization and media have all clamored for Cutler since the moment the Broncos drafted him. Plummer wouldn't be human if it didn't affect him.

 

[stevenash]

humans do have emotions

 

[hockeybeat]

Barber has been a class act his entire career, so I don't care if there's one article written about him wanting more carries. Most skill position players say something like this once in a while, but this doesn't mean they aren't team players. Just saying, "I'd like to have a few more carries," and "I'd better get some ******* carries or I'll ruin the team" are completly different, but the media just loves to cut the quote down and put up an eye-catching headline.

Barber's a phony. He's a me-first guy. Or don't you remember him ripping into the coaching staff following the playoff loss to Carolina?

 

[stevenash]

yeah, it was a shock

 

[Hank_Scorpio]

Detroit 24, Miami 19

The Lions won't win this game. They are without their top two defensive tackles again. Kevin Jones may not play with a bum ankle (meaning they will have no running game).

On the bright side (or is it dark side), Mike Williams may actually see the field this week.

You used to be able to count on the Lions playing well on Thanksgiving, but the last few years, they've done almost nothing.

 

[RokSki]

Ok, FantasyAlliance, you make some good points. But what's the deal with Tiki telling Giants coaches during the game to put in Jacobs in a certain situation? WTF is that?

I don't like Tiki - I think he's a fake, over - smiling guy who's in full 'set - up my post - football career' mode, but I can see what you're saying. But the Jacobs stuff seems over the line. 'Coach Tiki,' IMO, needs a big dose of STFU right about now. That team seems on the verge of breaking apart; Tiki could use his leadership skills to keep it from sinking.

Maybe that's what his 'give me the ball' comments were about. That is, let me take the pressure off of Eli. I could see that. But chill on being the O - coordinator, Tiki. Smile more, talk less.

 

[Songbird]

Harrington's going to psyche himself out because he's going to try too hard to "prove" to Detroit fans that he's better than what he was. And Plummer's just plummeting into the depths of self-inflicted woe.

Self-inflicted? The fans, organization and media have all clamored for Cutler since the moment the Broncos drafted him. Plummer wouldn't be human if it didn't affect him.

I can agree with that point. But to me, you suck it up. Make plays. Stop overthinking.

 

[patchs]

Miami got lucky last week, and I bet they're looking ahead to the Jags on Dec. 3. I smell upset (or is it turkey?)
If Harrington plays half as well as Bob Griese did on T-giving 1977 (against the Cards), I'd be thrilled.
BTW: Jason Taylor = Def. MVP.

 

[Tommy_Dreamer]

Wow, Harrington just stuck it to the Lions.

 

[beefncheddar]

Romo just hit TO in the wrong spot ... his hands. Touchdown dropped, Owens down and appears injured. Probably a bruised ego.

 

[shotglass]

14-7, Cowpokes.

I don't think a QB has swept into this league with such sudden feel-good success since Kurt Warner came out of the gate like he did.

 

[Songbird]

A great feel-good story despite his "warts" ...

 

[Flying Headbutt]

Warts?

 

[Songbird]

Parcells in a presser this week said that while we (the ignorant nimrods in the press) see this fantastic, exciting young talent in Romo, he sees "the warts" in Romo's game, and how he's got miles to go before becoming a great QB.

 

[shotglass]

I didn't think Smilin' Bill would call him the greatest thing since sliced bread right now. Something about keeping the guy grounded.