The Thanksgiving Day Game(s) Thread

**arnie_uk** · 11-22-2012, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by Raveninwoodlawn

Did Schwartz really attempt a 47 yard kick on 3rd and 11?

If you bobble the snap or whatever at least you get another go

**Tyrian** · 11-22-2012, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by RockyMRaven

I'm feeling the same pain you are right now. It's another game this season that a team can claim as a victory, but they had too much help getting there. Granted the Texans are a good, resilient team, but they had the benefit of a free touchdown. The game should never have gone to overtime. Even though the refs ruled correctly, according to the present rules, the Lions were robbed. OK, give a 15-yard penalty, but don't take away the ability to review the play and make it right on the field. That's horrible.

Say one thing, say another, the Texans have the look of a Super Bowl team, not only because of their play, but because they're getting all the breaks and all the bounces. That happened to us in 2000 as well. We would not have made it to the SB had it not been for Al Del Greco missing two kicks in one game against us. Unfortunately for us, these Texans have that look.

I'm not so sure. Firstly, every team has had their breaks including us. If Dallas weren't so idiotic, we would have lost that game. We had some scary moments, like when Cleveland had scored touchdown that was called back because of a penalty. Yes, we've been on the receiving end too, like in Philly.

The one thing to take from it is that Houston aren't getting better. Their competitors, including us, are.

**arnie_uk** · 11-22-2012, 04:14 PM

Rg3 has the bet play action in the league.

**Irish Raven** · 11-22-2012, 04:32 PM

Ah Josh Wilson

He had a nice spell here even if it was very short

**arnie_uk** · 11-22-2012, 04:37 PM

Morris is a very very good runner. Hard to bring down, reminds me of lynch.

**Terpsfan82** · 11-22-2012, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by arnie_uk

Rg3 has the bet play action in the league.

Agreed. I don't know if he was taught that by Shanahan or not, but he's good. He's also more accurate than I thought, especially from the pocket. I'm mildly surprised at how good he is. I figured he was more hype than substance.

**Terpsfan82** · 11-22-2012, 04:49 PM

RG III is killing them. Wow.

**HoustonRaven** · 11-22-2012, 04:51 PM

The Cowboys need to fire their GM ... Oh wait ....

**4G63** · 11-22-2012, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by HoustonRaven

I have a feeling that the Skins are going to get pwnd in this game.

Want to make any changes to that statement?

**arnie_uk** · 11-22-2012, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by Terpsfan82

Agreed. I don't know if he was taught that by Shanahan or not, but he's good. He's also more accurate than I thought, especially from the pocket. I'm mildly surprised at how good he is. I figured he was more hype than substance.

I tought he'd better better than luck initially, you know that unpredictability, but I ultimately thought luck would have the better career, now I'm not sure. Whatever it is, rg3 has it. I never thought highly of Newton yet everyone crowned him, so next year will be the huge test. I just can't see him falling off the cliff though

**arnie_uk** · 11-22-2012, 05:01 PM

I love Alfred Morris. Where was this guy drafted? I knew nothing about him, but he's having an Amazing year

**4G63** · 11-22-2012, 05:04 PM

I have a feeling this Skins team could cause the Ravens serious problems. Between RGIII and the playaction to Cam Cameron giving the offense the high school treatment on the road, they could blow the Ravens out.

**arnie_uk** · 11-22-2012, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by 4G63

I have a feeling this Skins team could cause the Ravens serious problems. Between RGIII and the playaction to Cam Cameron giving the offense the high school treatment on the road, they could blow the Ravens out.

The play action is definitely the worry, especially with aggressive corners in Cary and jimmy if he's fit. They'd bite all day

**Terpsfan82** · 11-22-2012, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by arnie_uk

I tought he'd better better than luck initially, you know that unpredictability, but I ultimately thought luck would have the better career, now I'm not sure. Whatever it is, rg3 has it. I never thought highly of Newton yet everyone crowned him, so next year will be the huge test. I just can't see him falling off the cliff though

I thought (and still think) Luck is better, but they are pretty close. You really couldn't go wrong with either one. They both are accurate throwers with quick releases, which cannot be taught. I don't know how much reading of defenses RG III does, but Luck is already reading defenses and making pre snap adjustments. I like them both.

**Terpsfan82** · 11-22-2012, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by 4G63

I have a feeling this Skins team could cause the Ravens serious problems. Between RGIII and the playaction to Cam Cameron giving the offense the high school treatment on the road, they could blow the Ravens out.

I think our front seven will give them problems.

**4G63** · 11-22-2012, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by Terpsfan82

I think our front seven will give them problems.

I hope. I'm just trying to realistically look at the problems he presents. Granted, his receivers have made SPECTACULAR catches to help him out. I also like what they do with his receivers by running slants and in patterns. I certainly think the Ravens could be this explosive if they were a little more creative....but we all know that tune don't we?

**Paintballguy** · 11-22-2012, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by 4G63

i certainly think the Ravens could be this explosive if they were a little more creative....but we all know that tune don't we?

We've seen it. 55 points against the raiders. But we all know what happens when killa cam calls plays on the road

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**PurpleApocalypse37** · 11-22-2012, 05:23 PM

How do people like country music. Ahhhhh. It's such uncreative music. (besides Johnny Cash, though I've never considered him country)

Hmm. Cams offense is the equivalent of country music.

**Beerracuda** · 11-22-2012, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by PurpleApocalypse37

How do people like country music. Ahhhhh. It's such uncreative music. (besides Johnny Cash, though I've never considered him country)

Country music doesn't really exist anymore. What's out there today is just pop music, sung by people with southern accents.

For real country music, one has to reach into the archives, going back to at least the early 80's, but preferably to the 50's through the 70s.

**PurpleApocalypse37** · 11-22-2012, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by Beerracuda

Country music doesn't really exist anymore. What's out there today is just pop music, sung by people with southern accents.

For real country music, one has to reach into the archives, going back to at least the early 80's, but preferably to the 50's through the 70s.

Hmm. Having to go back to the seventies for real music? It's the same way for rock too. Except for MGMT and a few other exceptions.