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Only Roethlisberger and Schaub were in the top 10 in QB rating and didn't make the playoffs, and both finished at 9-7.

Was I the only one to pick the Jets and Cowboys? Wow the Pack got robbed. Not that I care, but man was that officiating bad. Felt like watching a Bears game at all the non-calls.

If it comes down to money, Bates is going to Seattle.

I agree with everything but the Olsen comment. I didn't see much growth this year. With how everything was setup (solid last year, addition of Cutler, etc), he didn't live up to the hype. Besides for the 3+ TD increase (he had 3 TDs in loss to ARZ), he barely improved over last year's stats and his blocking has never been that good. I would've liked to have seen Celek/Davis-type numbers from him this year.

The backwards "G" is classic as well.

So no Weis: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4802526

http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/01/0...ve-coordinators Per PFW: Also, I just realized this would be our 3rd coach/coordinator with Head Coach experience. Anything to help out Lovie is a good thing.

That is sort of misleading. Yeah Buffalo was a pretty bad team as well and couldn't stop the run. However, they were solid against the pass and in the secondary (something we lacked), and actually had a decent defensive average per play.

Per Rotoworld: I would actually really like this re-hire. Fewell was our DB's coach in 2005, and has been the DC in Buffalo since 2006. Like Rotoworld mentioned, having him focusing on the Secondary and Marinelli on the D-Line could make for a solid team of coaches.

Not if it's Bates!

That would be nice. Bates would be a huge upgrade over Turner.

Do they wait until after the Super Bowl, or is this something they get done soon? I would hope the sooner the better to get the head start on next season.

Per NFL.com, so the prediction was correct:

Shaw has really stepped it up this year. I also liked this:

NFC: WILDCARD: Packers @ Cardinals - Packers Eagles @ Cowboys - Cowboys DIVISIONAL ROUND: Packers @ Saints - Saints Cowboys @ Vikings - Cowboys NFC CHAMPIONSHIP: Cowboys @ Saints - Saints AFC: WILDCARD: Jets @ Bengals - Jets Ravens @ Patriots - Ravens DIVISIONAL ROUND: Ravens @ Colts - Colts Jets @ Chargers - Chargers AFC CHAMPIONSHIP: Chargers @ Colts - Chargers SUPERBOWL: Chargers vs Vikings - Chargers 2009 NFL Champions: San Diego Chargers

That is night and day.

If your asking who I want to stay and go, I would say to keep Toub only. However, I anticipate a free pass for Lovie and Angelo with Turner as the scapegoat. Angelo will point to "bringing in a Franchise QB" as his crowning achievement, and Lovie's defense will be key injuries to Urlacher and company. Forte was slowed all year, Harris was not 100%, etc, etc. I can see it now. I would be completely surprised if Lovie or Angelo were fired.

As much as this trade has flip-flopped throughout the season, it seems to be a draw at this point. The QB's performed fairly evenly less Cutler's interceptions. Ayers was pretty much a non-factor, especially for the 18th overall pick. Knox was obviously a complete surprise and made significant contributions as a rookie with over 1,400 All-purpose yards and 6 TDs. Both teams missed the playoffs, so there is no real winner yet. The Broncos do hold the Bears 1st rounder in next year's draft, but they traded their own 1st rounder to Seattle. Alphonso Smith, the player they traded their 2010 1st rounder for ended the season with 0 INTs and 14 tackles. Broncos 8-8 Orton 336-541, 3802 yds, 21 TD, 12 INT, 29 Sacks, Rushing 24-71 yds Ayers 18 Tackles, 0 Sacks Bears 7-9 Cutler 336-555, 3666 yds, 27 TD, 26 INT, 35 Sacks, Rushing 40-173 yds, 1 TD Knox 45-527 yds, 5 TD, KR - 32-927, 29.0 AVG, 1 TD

I like how you finish the play.

Forte seems to have lost a little burst. Hopefully he can return to form next year. Also, Bell has looked decent in limited action.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AiLG...o&type=lgns http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story?id=09000d...mp;confirm=true

I've never seen it more than once, and I've never seen a Ref help a QB put his uniform back over his Shoulder pad like the ref did. That was crazy.

HOME Minnesota (11-4) Philadelphia (11-4) Green Bay (10-5) New England (10-5) NY Jets (8-7) Seattle (5-10) Washington (4-11) Detroit (2-13) AWAY Minnesota (11-4) Green Bay (10-5) Dallas (10-5) NY Giants (8-7) Miami (7-8) Carolina (7-8) Buffalo (5-10) Detroit (2-13) These games are assuming the NFL uses the same pattern they have used thru 2009. I used info from this site: http://www.johnnyroadtrip.com/schedules/nfl_future_nfcn.htm

I also enjoyed the play of Steltz. He was all around the ball and played decent in coverage. Very few players can make an open field tackle against a full speed Peterson.

I thought he was pointing/gesturing at the clock.