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[drothgery]

They'd gotten to 4-0 by avoiding turnovers. They dropped to 4-1 by committing them. Pretty simple math, really.

True, but only one of them was a classic Favre mistake (the first interception). The others were two fumbles after catches (this never happens), one fumbled kick return (these usually go out of bounds), and an interception on the game-ending hail mary (which doesn't really count). If one out of three (excluding the game-ending hail mary, which you can't count on completing) breaks the Pack's way, they win.

 

[Aurora]

... and replace them with a bunch of guys who have never won anything. I mean, last week was great for the Chargers, and even with a horible start and bad coaching, the Bolts should manage to win ten games and the division. But Norv's still a bad head coach.

I agree. "Let's get rid of our coach who has finally built us a good team and can get us into the playoffs and replace him with a guy who has trouble winning period. That sounds like a good idea, right?"

 

[kenobi65]

I agree. "Let's get rid of our coach who has finally built us a good team and can get us into the playoffs and replace him with a guy who has trouble winning period. That sounds like a good idea, right?"

There was a very interesting article on SI.com about Schottenheimer's firing the other day.

It said that, when he was first hired as the Chargers coach, he wanted to put both his son and his brother on the staff. The owner balked at this, indicating that the team had a policy against that kind of nepotism, but eventually relented, and let him hire his son.

When Wade Phillips (last year's Chargers defensive co-ordinator) got hired away as the Cowboys head coach, Schottenheimer had a job to fill. He again insisted on his brother to fill the role, knowing that it wasn't going to be something that the owner would allow. Marty forced the owner's hand, saying, "I get my brother, or I leave." So, while reports have varied, it does sound like Schottenheimer played a significant role in his own ouster.

 

[GlassJaw]

Well the biggest game of the season so far is coming up this weekend: Pats at Cowboys.

Interesting note: the line opened with the Pats giving the 'Boys 4 1/2. The line usually has a 3 point pad for the home team so on neutral ground, that's more than a TD (7 1/2).

Right now, the line is Pats by 5 1/2. Looks like the bettors don't have much confidence in Dallas after barely surviving the Bills on MNF.

I still think I'd take the Pats and the points. They should tighten up their sloppy play against Cleveland and pressure Romo. The Pats should be able to stop Dallas's running game but I worry more about Witten in this game than TO.

 

[drothgery]

Well the biggest game of the season so far is coming up this weekend: Pats at Cowboys.

I'm sure that's what it'll be built up as, but I'm not sure why. Both teams are already extremely likely to make the playoffs. It's not a divisional game. Even if Dallas loses (and the Packers win) they're still tied for the best record in the NFC. Even if the Pats lose (and the Colts win), they're only one game back.

The biggest (regular season) games of the year aren't when the best teams play each other. It's when a couple of 7-6 or thereabouts teams battling for a playoff spot face off.

 

[GlassJaw]

but I'm not sure why.

You're really not sure why? Really?! It's because the chase to 16-0 is sexy to talk about, that's why, as is who is the best team in the NFL. Again, more talking points.

Plus, it should be a great game to watch. I'd much rather watch two great teams that will probably both make the playoffs than two mediocre teams that will get beat in the first round of the playoffs.

 

[Crothian]

I think the game looks good on paper with their records but the Pats will win by 14 at least. Randy Moss likes to play big against the Cowboys and with the year he's having a big game could be 200 receiving yards and 5 TDs

 

[TerraDave]

Greenbay vs Washington

Ayup. I think that both teams are in need of some affirmation of their status. Odds are that one of them will look more like the real deal after this one.

And they confirmed that neither was the real deal.

Yikes. The first half was good, but then...yikes. And DC is now hurting, hard to play football without an offensive line.

The Pats on the other hand...they are just...sick.

 

[Ilium]

And they confirmed that neither was the real deal.

Yikes. The first half was good, but then...yikes. And DC is now hurting, hard to play football without an offensive line.

The Pats on the other hand...they are just...sick.

Yeah, the Pats pulled it together, but I was worried for a while there in the 3rd quarter. Marion (sp?) Barber is just too explosive. And now the Pats seem to be out their first AND second string running back. Kevin Faulk is no slouch, but I hope Laurence Moroney can come back this week.

I have to agree with you on the Green Bay/Washington game, too. It came down to who wanted it LESS. I guess it was the Redskins this week. Maybe the Packers can get their act together during the bye week and come back strong against Denver.

 

[GlassJaw]

Yeah, the Pats pulled it together, but I was worried for a while there in the 3rd quarter. Marion (sp?) Barber is just too explosive. And now the Pats seem to be out their first AND second string running back. Kevin Faulk is no slouch, but I hope Laurence Moroney can come back this week.

Maroney should play this weekend but to what capacity is anyone's guess. Faulk will definitely get some more carries. It looks like Morris will miss at least a few games and possibly up to a month.