VanCity Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 This is a tone-setter for the season for 2 Super Bowl favorites. I, based on what I witnessed in pre-season, see the Hawks coming out on top. That D was not effected by the rules changed specifically to stop them and their O was on point from the get go. Thank God the Bills don't have the Hawks for another two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Hey guys did you know instead of trading up to get TJ Grahm in the 3rd rd we could have drafted the QB everyone knew would be a superbowl Champ Russel Wilson. Just thought I would point that out. Would have been interesting to see what Chan could have done with a young QB like Wilson who could actually make throws downfield without having to put all of his power into it. What do you call a guy with no arms and no legs in a pile of leaves? This needs more love. Well played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis in NC Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Lucky for me this is on NBC, because my local CBS channel is blacked out in a dispute with DirecTV. Of course, DirecTV is reneging on their deal to provide me my local channels. My CBS channel now says to go see DirecTVpromise.com -- sure, that helps me a lot, you SOBs! It should be a great game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Hey guys did you know instead of trading up to get TJ Grahm in the 3rd rd we could have drafted the QB everyone knew would be a superbowl Champ Russel Wilson. Just thought I would point that out. You've got to be joking! When did that happen and why hasn't anyone pointed that out before or at least prior to that Draft. What's his name anyway - Rustle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Lucky for me this is on NBC, because my local CBS channel is blacked out in a dispute with DirecTV. Of course, DirecTV is reneging on their deal to provide me my local channels. My CBS channel now says to go see DirecTVpromise.com -- sure, that helps me a lot, you SOBs! It should be a great game. Same here... hoping for a quick resolution with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 what channel is it on? I'm not sure. Try The History Channel or Discovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 You've got to be joking! When did that happen and why hasn't anyone pointed that out before or at least prior to that Draft. What's his name anyway - Rustle? I knew he would be a stud. I didnt say SB Champ because Kelly and Marino didnt win it, but I knew he was going to be great. Top 5 pick hands down (and he would have been if he was 3-4 inches taller) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I thought it was normally a repeat of the championship game, why not this year? Because it is not normally a repeat of the championship game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Would have been interesting to see what Chan could have done with a young QB like Wilson who could actually make throws downfield without having to put all of his power into it. Chan never would have started Wilson as a rookie. I very much doubt more than two NFL coaches would have. I hate Pete Carroll but he really is a great coach and willing to do things that others may not. Chan would have started Fitzy and kept with Fitzy even though he had that history of giving up on Trent after two games. Chan was thoroughly convinced he could win with Fitz. I knew he would be a stud. I didnt say SB Champ because Kelly and Marino didnt win it, but I knew he was going to be great. Top 5 pick hands down (and he would have been if he was 3-4 inches taller) I don't think anyone can say they knew Russell Wilson was going to be a stud. Like every GM picking, everyone everywhere thought his height was going to be a factor to some degree in the NFL, it was just going to be a matter of how much did it affect him. I believe you that you thought this guy is absolutely great and I think he is still going to be great in the pros even if he is too small. But to say you knew when there is barely one pick in any draft where the best in the league "know" in a stretch. People can say they knew Luck would be good, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Lucky for me this is on NBC, because my local CBS channel is blacked out in a dispute with DirecTV. Of course, DirecTV is reneging on their deal to provide me my local channels. My CBS channel now says to go see DirecTVpromise.com -- sure, that helps me a lot, you SOBs! It should be a great game. Well, its NBC here in Richmond with the pissing match with DTV. Luckily, i still have my antenna, and its a small one that works great, from the old days with DTV when local HD was not offered through the dish and one needed OTA to get locals in HD....eball remembers those days. I am sure lots of pissed off DTV customers here in Richmond if this game not on tonight, prolly more Seahawks fans here than anywhere outside of Seattle due to Russell Wilson coming from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clippers of Nfl Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Chan never would have started Wilson as a rookie. I very much doubt more than two NFL coaches would have. I hate Pete Carroll but he really is a great coach and willing to do things that others may not. Chan would have started Fitzy and kept with Fitzy even though he had that history of giving up on Trent after two games. Chan was thoroughly convinced he could win with Fitz. I don't think anyone can say they knew Russell Wilson was going to be a stud. Like every GM picking, everyone everywhere thought his height was going to be a factor to some degree in the NFL, it was just going to be a matter of how much did it affect him. I believe you that you thought this guy is absolutely great and I think he is still going to be great in the pros even if he is too small. But to say you knew when there is barely one pick in any draft where the best in the league "know" in a stretch. People can say they knew Luck would be good, IMO. You're wrong Kelly. He beat out Matt Flynn easily in preseason. Only 2 stupid coaches would not put Russel to start over Flynn. If that is your idea of Chan, then I can understand. But at that time, it was a no brainer for any coach. The drafting part would be more gutsy. Not the playing him over Flynn though. Me too. That would be awesome to hear a quieted "12th Man." Nah not me. I'm rooting for Beast Mode, Russel Wilson, and Richard Sherman. I loved when Sherman got on Brady's face. Loved it! Dont care for the coach, but dont hate him either. Since I have become a true "player hater", I'll tell you who I hate. Percy Harvin. The guy is treated like hall of fame. He has a few catches then goes out on migraines. It's not that I dont feel for sorry for that aspect of his health, but the nfl makes him out to be the best wr of all time. (Yeah I know, not exactly, but almost) The sorry part is he will most likely land some big ass contract that's not warranted. Player is not reliable. Yeah he'll be a bill when he's all gassed out and the bills will pay a fortune to get him. I like Aaron Rodgers a lot. He's the #2 qb in the league imo. But I dont think they'll beat the hawks in Seattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 You're wrong Kelly. He beat out Matt Flynn easily in preseason. Only 2 stupid coaches would not put Russel to start over Flynn. If that is your idea of Chan, then I can understand. But at that time, it was a no brainer for any coach. The drafting part would be more gutsy. Not the playing him over Flynn though. I think Russell Wilson is a freak of nature. He's my favorite non Bill. I just don't believe for a second that many coaches would have started him as a rookie 3rd rounder, who still hadn't proven in real games that his height was not going to be a factor, over a 25m free agent they just signed. And Wilson started pretty slow. He had one good game in his first four. A lot of fans wanted him benched after his fourth game when he had three INTs and a 45 QB rating and had yet to throw for over 160 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Can't wait to see this gam tonight. Awesome matchup. Some good football coming.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Can't wait to see this gam tonight. Awesome matchup. Some good football coming.. Yep. Great game. Great time of year. Opening day (this sunday) is my favorite day of the year. For three hours. Then I hate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 finally !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Hope the seahawks get handled tonight. it wont be by the packers couldnt stop the run last year with the Raji in the middle , now he's not there. More of the same Lynch, stingy stingy defense 12 pts from the offense 19-13 win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I am amped for this game - 1st real game of the season and what a great matchup! Got a couple fantasy guys playing tonight too. The last matchup of these teams in Seattle was the "fail Mary" with the replacement refs. GB Is starting a rookie center who has never snapped to Rodgers in a game. Should be fun! Should be a great game, YOLO, not just because of the two teams, but because they are not playing on a short week which was a problem for many Thursday games last year. ...man, it was a nice surprise coming home on Thursdays and then realizing, "wait, we got football tonight!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) is the Rodgers/Nelson combo going to have a good game? They'd better. My All-Caucasian fantasy team depends on them. Edited September 4, 2014 by LeGOATski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) @SInow #Packers or #Seahawks? Don Banks makes his pick for the season opener (via @DonBanks) http://on.si.com/1r7WEVW pic.twitter.com/CnEj26b7Pf @Edwerderespn #Seahawks CB @RSherman_25 told me ironic teams complained about D holding and now rule emphasized and everyone but Seattle being called Edited September 4, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 is the Rodgers/Nelson combo going to have a good game? They'd better. My All-Caucasian fantasy team depends on them. ha! Do you have Hogan too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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