2005 NFL Season

[NCGolfer]

Erik, thanks for the avatar upgrade. Others may not know what it is, but I do.

[Rafcin]

Ben is not from this planet. The media guide lists him as coming from somewhere named "Krypton."

I heard a great comment on one of the talk radios. Some dude said, the reason why Ben is above any pressure... is because he's too stupid to realize the magnitude of the games he's playing! All he wants is to play football.

Whatever makes him do it - he's doing it right. I think Hawks are up for a big ass-whoopin'.

[iacas]

I heard a great comment on one of the talk radios. Some dude said, the reason why Ben is above any pressure... is because he's too stupid to realize the magnitude of the games he's playing! All he wants is to play football.

I don't think Ben is dumb. That's a pretty silly comment. Nor do I think the game will be a blowout (in either direction).

[NCGolfer]

I don't think Ben is dumb. That's a pretty silly comment.

Well, sometimes the camera catches him and he has that deer in the headlights look. Of course, Peyton Manning doesn't look like a brainiac either, but he is considered to be one of the most intelligent QB's in the league.

Nor do I think the game will be a blowout (in either direction).

Agreed. I think the Steelers will win, but it will be within 10 points. My guess would be 23-17.

[iacas]

Of course, Peyton Manning doesn't look like a brainiac either, but he is considered to be one of the most intelligent QB's in the league.

I guess that just goes to show how hard it is to think while laying on your back.

[Rafcin]

I guess that just goes to show how hard it is to think while laying on your back.

was that a blonde joke ?

[muskegman]

Time will tell. About five days. But I don't think the Seahawks are in for any whoopin.

[iacas]

was that a blonde joke ?

More a "during the Steelers game, Manning spent most of his playing time laid out" joke.

[kklick]

Well being from ohio I absolutely hate to have to root for the steelers but I think they will come out on top. I think they will control the game as well. They will come out and get at least a 10 point lead and never give it up. Only way they lose this game is if big ben gets hurt then they are in trouble. We saw their season almost slip away when he was hurt. I don't think you'll find many steelers fans who are huge fans of maddox.

[NCGolfer]

Well being from ohio I absolutely hate to have to root for the steelers but I think they will come out on top.

You summed up my feelings exactly. Sad but true.

[iacas]

Well being from ohio I absolutely hate to have to root for the steelers but I think they will come out on top. I think they will control the game as well. They will come out and get at least a 10 point lead and never give it up. Only way they lose this game is if big ben gets hurt then they are in trouble. We saw their season almost slip away when he was hurt. I don't think you'll find many steelers fans who are huge fans of maddox.

Charlie Batch is second in the rotation. And hell, I'd rather they put in Randle-El or Ward than Maddox. Or my grandma.

[kklick]

Sorry I almost forgot about Batch. I've got a couple of die hard steelers fans that I work with and I know they all wanted to go out and start as QB once Ben went down. They couldn't stand the back ups.

I was really quite delighted to see them struggle though. Being an avid browns fan I could relate quite well. I think it really shows what a strong team they have to be where they are now compared to where they were mid season. It looked as if they wouldn't even make the playoffs and now they have a chance to be the champs.

Its kind of like college football for me. If your team is out you want to see someone from your conference do well. Makes for a better schedule next year at least. Plus if they can pull it off it will hang one huge target on them for next year. You know the Browns and the Bengals would love to beat the champs. Should be a good rivalry next year.