NFL Week 2 Game Thread
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Had to laugh at Tony C, the Stick jams were nowhere near as bad as early returns from Levi's. 
Well, as mentioned above, people are used to post-game jams. the problem is there's not really any way to get around it. At the Stick, all the smart folks either took the Muni bus to the stadium or parked in Little Hollywood (a quiet, not-dangerous neighborhood about a mile away) to get around the traffic. That's not quite as available at Levi's, and with some teething problems in terms of handling people on foot or what exists people need to go to, it was a bit of a clusterfuck. They'll sort it out soon enough (there's enough major roads and highways near by that it shouldn't be one way in, one way out), but they're not there yet.
Silverdude2167 said:
Well, as mentioned above, people are used to post-game jams. the problem is there's not really any way to get around it. At the Stick, all the smart folks either took the Muni bus to the stadium or parked in Little Hollywood (a quiet, not-dangerous neighborhood about a mile away) to get around the traffic. That's not quite as available at Levi's, and with some teething problems in terms of handling people on foot or what exists people need to go to, it was a bit of a clusterfuck. They'll sort it out soon enough (there's enough major roads and highways near by that it shouldn't be one way in, one way out), but they're not there yet.
Also, I'm going with Kaep being an OK guy. Harbaugh is, of course, a megadouche and I don't think he's as popular among the fanbase as you'd expect. He's too whiny and conservative on offense, and he's losing fans with the Ray Mcdonald thing.
Sure he does......his last name and two Super Bowl rings. If Archie was his Dad, and he were a good ole country boy, and put up two championships then Colin wouldn't have needed all the cameras on his kissing his biceps.pappymojo said:
Colin doesn't have all those things so he brilliantly manufactured another way to generate attention. There's nothing wrong with this imo.
I don't think there is anything wrong with it either. But we're talking about reasons why a fan chooses to like or not like a particular player (other than the laundry). There's nothing wrong with Kaepernick or any other player cashing in, there is also nothing wrong with a fan choosing not to like a guy because of the way he's cashing in. In reality none of us know anything about what most of these guys are really like.
For example, if I didn't already loathe Peyton Manning, the fact that even in a game not involving the Broncos I am forced to see his stupid face pitching insurance and pizza over and over again would cause me to hate his guts.
FTR, I am in the camp that is a bit put off by Kaepernick for reasons I can't entirely explain, probably guilt by association with Harbaugh.
For example, if I didn't already loathe Peyton Manning, the fact that even in a game not involving the Broncos I am forced to see his stupid face pitching insurance and pizza over and over again would cause me to hate his guts.
FTR, I am in the camp that is a bit put off by Kaepernick for reasons I can't entirely explain, probably guilt by association with Harbaugh.
Your argument is weak. 1 landing sponsorships does nothing to prove or disprove whether he is a douche. 2 there is no proof that his signature celebration moves raise, lower or affect in any way his earning power or his ability to land sponsorships. 3 there is no proof that he is performing signature moves as a way to market himself.HomeRunBaker said:
1. Where is your proof that he IS a douche? I surely haven't seen anything in interviews I've seem. The one with Russell Wilson actually shows the opposite.pappymojo said:
2. You couldn't be any more wrong. In the Madden commerical you see Russell Wilson scoring a virtual TD and celebrating by "Kaepernicking." A major sponsor featuring Kaepernick's signature move, by his competitor, shows this to be true.
3. See #2.
I couldn't give a crap about the Niners and I always wish pain and suffering for the baby Harbaugh(except for the super bowl 2 years ago b/c I hate the Ravens more) but I like Kaep. He seems like he plays hard and he's done pretty well in his short career (he is NOT Sanchez) and while he makes mistakes, he's also a lot of fun to watch.
That TD run he had in the playoffs two years ago against Green Bay is still my favorite play from the last 5 seasons of the NFL. That was amazing. I hope he keeps playing and playing well so I can watch. And I can't believe people are offended by tats? Who cares? If anything, people offended by tats are douches.
That TD run he had in the playoffs two years ago against Green Bay is still my favorite play from the last 5 seasons of the NFL. That was amazing. I hope he keeps playing and playing well so I can watch. And I can't believe people are offended by tats? Who cares? If anything, people offended by tats are douches.
Fair point but while I didn’t use stats to support my point, I also didn’t really use wins either. I don’t know how you feel about Total QBR but Kaepernick has been sixth and seventh respectively the past two seasons. The bottom line is that like many other QBs, he has his warts but can be very good.Shelterdog said:
Johnny Manziel, marketing genius. Also large douche. Im sticking with my flat brimmed hat assessment.DeJesus Built My Hotrod said:
.DeJesus Built My Hotrod said:
He certainly can be: he has remarkable physical traits and he's had good rate stats. What's tough for me to figure out is whether or not Kaepernick and Wilson would be nearly as efficient if they threw 600 plus times a year-like the other top QBs do-instead of about 450. My gut feeling is that they're both slightly above average QBs who look like great QBs because they are in ideal situations but opinions can certainly differ.
I'm also a little down on Kaepernick because of his age. He's older than you might think-he turns 27 in a month and he's older than Stafford or Cam Newton- so I'm not sure if we are going to see the same growth from him that you normally expect from a QB with fewer than 2 years starting experience.
Mugsy's Walk-Off Bunt said:
Didn't the Jets actually convert that 4th down, then turn it over on downs in the following series? I guess I'm quibbling over "promptly" here. I'm just glad that this was the one Sunday that I got to watch some non-Patriots NFL football, because I nearly wept with joy at the beauty of that Jetsness with the TO call.
Out of curiosity, is anyone certain that SeanBerry is actually alive? I mean, between the Jets and Mets, and all the tall buildings, I'm a little concerned.
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The great QBs, IMO, are always going to be defined by staying healthy long enough to put up the resumes required to be considered great. That is always going to skew things against the dual threat QB, and impact their development as passers negatively due to increased wear and tear. I wonder if too much gets made of potential mental development issues when it comes to reading defenses for some of those QBs, when the ability to stay on the field and maintain healthy mechanics might be more of an issue over multiple years.
Sean Payton screaming at Rob Ryan is worth a fun glimpse: http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/09/14/new-orleans-saints-sean-payton-yelling-rob-ryan
What's with the Ryans? They accomplish so little and get so much acclaim for it. Rob has had two defenses ranked in the top 10 in his career, 6 in the 20s according to PTI
What's with the Ryans? They accomplish so little and get so much acclaim for it. Rob has had two defenses ranked in the top 10 in his career, 6 in the 20s according to PTI
The Saints improved to 10th in DVOA last year compared to 32nd the year before, while the Cowboys dropped to 30th from 23rd. It doesn't explain why Rob Ryan is the league's most recognized coordinator, but I think he has done a decent job with some shaky talent.Tony C said:
JMDurron said:
Well, sortof.
Randall Cunningham's career was derailed for a bit with a series of injury-ridden seasons but came back in a big way with the Vikings. I always wondered what would have been if Cunningham played for a better team than the Eagles. Anyways, Steve Young and John Elway were definitely dual threat guys and both had long and productive careers.
That's because Elway was not surrounded by very good players until the end. He single handedly elevated what in reality were 8 - 8 teams to the SB. All I remember is he killed us with his arm and legs, and the Pats had some good teams during his run.Tony C said:
cshea said:
He clearly lacks Brady's ability to enter the Matrix and break the ankles of bigger, faster and stronger defenders when duty calls.
If Andrew Luck looked like Colin Kaepernick, what would people say about his smarts and decision-making?
Looked like a pretty blatant hold on Hilton at first glance, especially given the new standard.
I'm pretty furious if I'm a Colts fan. Sproles was awesome but there were 2 gift plays/penalties.
