2012 NFL Season Thread

[TrueYankee26]

Well it's funny. That they're the first defending Super Bowl champ to lose opening night.

1st team since the '99 Denver Broncos. I did research on that.

[BlueSky]

Well it's funny. That they're the first defending Super Bowl champ to lose opening night.

1st team since the '99 Denver Broncos. I did research on that.

I took it to mean he was speaking of the Thursday night opener hosted by the previous year's champs. That's only been in place since 2004. It was on Wednesday this year so as not to conflict with a speech at the convention tonight.

As for Payton, sorry I restarted that debate. CS85 is right. I actually did the Kirk nod when I read his post then looked at his avatar and went "D'oh!"

@ Cujo, I know you're impressed by how the Saints are keeping Payton's spirit around at their practice facility.

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[Cujo]

@ Cujo, I know you're impressed by how the Saints are keeping Payton's spirit around at their practice facility.

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Quite possibly the creepiest NFL snapshot since Brett Favre.

[MEANS]

pretty sure the Bengals have used that slogan too.

[NJTank]

The scary thing is there are cameras in his eyes that go directly to Payton's house

[BlueSky]

pretty sure the Bengals have used that slogan too.

I think it originated with Belichick which is why I find it silly that the Saints go on about it over and over.

@Tank, I thought you were above spilling closely guarded secrets.

[FiddySicks]

@ Cujo, I know you're impressed by how the Saints are keeping Payton's spirit around at their practice facility.

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Quite possibly the creepiest NFL snapshot since Brett Favre.

I can't help but think of Derrick Zoolander when I see that picture.

[pmoehrin]

@ Cujo, I know you're impressed by how the Saints are keeping Payton's spirit around at their practice facility.

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Quite possibly the creepiest NFL snapshot since Brett Favre.

I can't help but think of Derrick Zoolander when I see that picture.

I thought of Bill Lumbergh

M' yeah, if you can just go ahead and do your job, that'd be great. Mmmkay?

I could see Zoolander as well. Although it would either say do job or a very long statement about doing your job to the best of your ability but not trying so hard that you injure yourself.

On a somewhat more serious note that is a very creepy looking photo. I don't think the message is so much do your job as it is Sean Payton is always watching you.

[IceCap]

@ Cujo, I know you're impressed by how the Saints are keeping Payton's spirit around at their practice facility.

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Quite possibly the creepiest NFL snapshot since Brett Favre.

Orwell.

[The_Admiral]

[BlueSky]

@ Cujo, I know you're impressed by how the Saints are keeping Payton's spirit around at their practice facility.

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Quite possibly the creepiest NFL snapshot since Brett Favre.

I can't help but think of Derrick Zoolander when I see that picture.

That is hilarious.

[Cujo]

@ Cujo, I know you're impressed by how the Saints are keeping Payton's spirit around at their practice facility.

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I can't help but think of Derrick Zoolander when I see that picture.

No question here.

[JQK]

Maryland politician asks Ravens to ?inhibit? Ayanbadejo?s same-sex marriage support

[Sport]

Maryland politician asks Ravens to “inhibit” Ayanbadejo’s same-sex marriage support

Here's what the Ravens should write back:

Dear Mr Burns,

Kindly go f*** yourself with a rake.

Love,

The Baltimore Ravens

[NJTank]

I dont support gay marriage but anyone who supports it should not be harrased this is juts like the boycott of chik fil a any one has the right to their opinion

[MEANS]

yeah civil rights are way overrated...

[dfwabel]

Maryland politician asks Ravens to "inhibit" Ayanbadejo's same-sex marriage support

Here's what the Ravens should write back:

Dear Mr Burns,

Kindly go f*** yourself with a rake.

Love,

The Baltimore Ravens

Did you get that idea from The Big Lead?

RexKramerDangerSeeker Says:

September 6th, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Dear Delegate Burns,

Kindly go yourself.

Sincerely,

Steven Biscotti

[twi]

People (and the NFL itself) take the NFL way too seriously. Huge big brother pictures of a suspended coach, over the top coverage of every minute detail of every play, otherwise normal folks freaking out over fantasy football? All indicative of something way too overblown and overdone. Anyone else feel this way?

[Sport]

Maryland politician asks Ravens to "inhibit" Ayanbadejo's same-sex marriage support

Here's what the Ravens should write back:

Dear Mr Burns,

Kindly go f*** yourself with a rake.

Love,

The Baltimore Ravens

Did you get that idea from The Big Lead?

RexKramerDangerSeeker Says:

September 6th, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Dear Delegate Burns,

Kindly go yourself.

Sincerely,

Steven Biscotti

I have never read The Big Lead before in my life much less The Big Lead's comments section. So, no. It's not like it's that clever a response so it's not surprising someone else thought similarly. In this case though, I don't think delegate Burns deserves a clever response.

How about this?

Dear Mr. Burns,

Mind your own :censored:ing business.

Love,

The Baltimore Ravens

A response like that, on official Ravens letterhead, would make me instantly stop hating that football team so much.

Also, I take it Delegate Burns isn't a hockey fan where many players across the league have endorsed equality in same-sex marriages and the participation of openly gay players.

[IceCap]

People (and the NFL itself) take the NFL way too seriously. Huge big brother pictures of a suspended coach, over the top coverage of every minute detail of every play, otherwise normal folks freaking out over fantasy football? All indicative of something way too overblown and overdone. Anyone else feel this way?

Yes.