Week 10 NFL Thread: Oh how Dallas Does Suck

[Mr. Sunshine]

Earlier this season, I was wondering why Lacy had been so bad for my fantasy team. I hadn't seen any Packers games to that point. When I finally saw a game, my first thought was, "Wow, he looks fat. No wonder he's been so bad."

Yep. I caught him on the sidelines during the Chargers game and thought the same thing.

 

[da man]

He could be the spark that ignites that defense. He might have a hand in improving their performance.

At least we know he won't be pointing fingers if things go wrong.

 

[Mr. Sunshine]

Speaking of Bell, it was great to see his fellow MSUer Langford have a great game Monday. He has another performance like that this week, and Forte can put his house up for sale.

 

[outofplace]

Bell is committed to being a pro, like Brown.

Bell could always catch a football. He has amazing hands and body control when the ball is coming.

He's the most talented back I've ever seen with the Steelers. It's not even close.

Except for that bit about smoking marijuana and driving while under the influence.

Don't get me wrong. Bell is great and as frustrated as I was by his injury as a Steelers fan, I felt worse for him because injuries are cutting so deeply into what could be a great career. He has certainly showed the work ethic to get the most out of his considerable talent, but there was some seriously questionable judgement along the way.

 

[outofplace]

You were stupid. Bell was far and away the better pick.

The only people who disagreed were caretakers of the narrative and other morons who were caught up in Bell's low TD numbers his final season.

When the Steelers made that pick, I told a Steelers fan his team did the right thing.

How brave of you to come out and say so after he has proven himself at the professional level. Not that I question the truth of your story. Oh wait. I do.

Actually, I was more ignorant than wrong. I will be the first to admit I'm far from an expert on college football. I had seen very little of Bell. I knew what I read and heard, so I relied on the opinions of others, including scouting reports that pointed to him lacking great explosiveness. Of course, that was the 240-plus pound Bell in college, not the much lighter version that emerged as one of the NFL's best backs last season.

Also, where did I say I wanted Lacy over Bell? I wasn't a big fan of either player. My opinion of Bell also had nothing to do with his touchdown total in college. I would never judge a running back or receiver solely on touchdowns. But hey, don't let the facts get in your way.

 

[93Devil]

If the Steelers can at least get Roethlisberger healthy for the playoffs, I'll take that.

In 2016, with a pretty easy off season with free agents, this team could really, really be good.

 

[YorksArcades]

How brave of you to come out and say so after he has proven himself at the professional level. Not that I question the truth of your story. Oh wait. I do.

Actually, I was more ignorant than wrong. I will be the first to admit I'm far from an expert on college football. I had seen very little of Bell. I knew what I read and heard, so I relied on the opinions of others, including scouting reports that pointed to him lacking great explosiveness. Of course, that was the 240-plus pound Bell in college, not the much lighter version that emerged as one of the NFL's best backs last season.

Also, where did I say I wanted Lacy over Bell? I wasn't a big fan of either player. My opinion of Bell also had nothing to do with his touchdown total in college. I would never judge a running back or receiver solely on touchdowns. But hey, don't let the facts get in your way.

Well, the context of your post was Lacy dropping in the draft.

If the Steelers were considering a RB other than those two, I don't remember it.

I don't really care if you question that story or not. You were an idiot if you thought someone other than Bell should have been picked in Bell's spot, and you were far from alone.

 

[cjericho]

Big difference between this Giants team and the ones that beat the Pats in the Super Bowls - they have no pass rush whatsoever. It will be awfully difficult for them to slow down Brady if they can't get pressure on him. The Giants' secondary is pretty good, especially if Amukamaura is 100 percent, but their front seven sucks.

They had a very dominant D Line then. Think in addition to Brady lighting them up, Blount may have a big game.

 

[old_tony]

Averaging 3.3 yards per carry will do it. Wasn't there some concern about Lacy keeping his weight under control before he was drafted?

He's been playing through a high ankle sprain since Week 1. It's just not as big a story as everyone's making it.

 

[KYSportsWriter]

The Greg Hardy saga continues:

Greg Hardy portrayed his ex-girlfriend as a predator to get reinstated by the NFL

Hardy and his attorney tried to portray Nicole Holder as a predator when they spoke with the league.

 

[jr/shotglass]

Actually, I was more ignorant than wrong

 

[outofplace]

Well, the context of your post was Lacy dropping in the draft.

If the Steelers were considering a RB other than those two, I don't remember it.

I don't really care if you question that story or not. You were an idiot if you thought someone other than Bell should have been picked in Bell's spot, and you were far from alone.

Gotta love Yorks taking lessons from the Superman II Lex Luthor's school of 20/20 hindsight on this one.

And shottie, it is the proper use of the word. I lacked knowledge about Bell at the time, but given the number of people who had Lacy rated as the top back in a weak draft for running backs, his Yorks' characterization of anybody who questioned the Bell pick at the time is dubious at best.

He is still wrong in thinking I dismissed Bell due to a low touchdown total his final season in college. I did not. He is still wrong in thinking I wanted the Steelers to take Lacy. Hell, he's wrong in assuming they had to take a running back at all early in that draft. Sure, they had a need. They have had a need at corner for years and haven't addressed it in the first or second round.

 

[outofplace]

He's been playing through a high ankle sprain since Week 1. It's just not as big a story as everyone's making it.

From what I read, the weight has been an issue all along. Injuries happen, but lacking the discipline to stay in the proper shape is a larger issue.

 

[dixiehack]

He's been playing through a high ankle sprain since Week 1. It's just not as big a story as everyone's making it.

From what I've read, the injury was a tipping point, with his weight ballooning as he was unable to stay as active. He was always big even in top condition, so it wouldn't take much for it to get away from him. Hopefully the offseason allows him to recover and rededicate himself, but man once it goes away for an NFL running back it goes fast and seldom comes back.

 

[LongTimeListener]

DeSean Jackson brings his disgusting gang initiation rituals to the NFL.

 

[Batman]

DeSean Jackson brings his disgusting gang initiation rituals to the NFL.

A titty twister?
Shouldn't that be a four-game suspension?

 

[93Devil]

Well, the context of your post was Lacy dropping in the draft.

If the Steelers were considering a RB other than those two, I don't remember it.

I don't really care if you question that story or not. You were an idiot if you thought someone other than Bell should have been picked in Bell's spot, and you were far from alone.

I guess if you are a running back for Cincy, you might as well be in a black hole.

 

[Michael_ Gee]

What in the name of Mr. Blackwell are the Jets and Bills wearing out there tonight? Is the lounge pajama concept the new thing in uniforms? Hedy Lamarr might look good in one of those, but Ryan Fitzpatrick sure doesn't.

 

[Monday Morning Sportswriter]

So we're these new uniforms inspired by the big newspaper companies? You know, have them all produced in one design center from the same basic templates using the same basic look. Just swap out the logos.

Ick.

 

[old_tony]

All that red and green.