NFL Smack Talking Thread 2013!

Its the Super Bowl, there's a schitt ton of pressure no matter how you slice it. The Hawks are a family and they will handle it together. How are diamonds made again?

Everyone hates Sherman huh?

Does anyone know who has the top selling jersey amongst defensive players in the NFL? Who is the only defensive player in the NFL with a jersey in the top ten of sales?

Here's a hint: its the same guy.

Originally Posted by hatepain

Everyone hates Sherman huh?

Does anyone know who has the top selling jersey amongst defensive players in the NFL? Who is the only defensive player in the NFL with a jersey in the top ten of sales?

Here's a hint: its the same guy.

You know who else had a top selling jersey and then didn't play the next year? Tim Tebow!

Originally Posted by timmyb

You know who else had a top selling jersey and then didn't play the next year? Tim Tebow!

Dude...

Sherman / Tebow? that reference is so out in left field and irrelevant that I question your ability to even talk coherant smack...

"Easy there Cliff. Don't go all Sherman. The Seahawks still haven't won a Super Bowl so comparing them to someone like Ali is silly at this point. We will see how they handle the pressure soon enough"

I have a set and I speak my mind absent fear of reprisal. Does that scare you? Do you feel bullied or intimidated? Sissy Bronco ninny...

Liston fans thought Ali was all mouth and he'd crack under the pressure fighting such a dominant opponent. Sound familiar?

Quote - "I have a set and I speak my mind absent fear of reprisal. Does that scare you? Do you feel bullied or intimidated? Sissy Bronco ninny..."

Is this Robert trying to get under someone's skin?

hey robert, where was that love for manning, when I was hoping the cowboys would sign him and dump romo? you sure seem to love him now.
the SB, is an entirely different game. Manning has a history of playing poorly in cold weather. hes had like 2 good cold weather games in the last 2 years. cold weather typically plays well for a team with a strong defense, and a strong running game. all this talk about QB's and their stats means nothing. Trent Dilfer won a SB with a good D. and a good running game. in the SB, all you need is a defense, running, and a QB who doesnt turn the ball over. I love Manning, but he has a tendency to get a stick up his ass in pressure situations. hes more likely to throw a pick at the wrong time, as opposed to Wilson.
I'll take the Hawks, as long as it is cold and dreary. otherwise, the Broncos come out on top.

as much as I typically dislike players like Richard Sherman, Im coming to appreciate him more as a person, and a player.

Richard "Dick" Sherman. The guy has great skills and I don't mind the extreme trash talking on the field between the competitors. I also don't mind his extreme confidence and his willingness to talk himself up to the media. My only beef is with him making disparaging remarks towards competitors to the media. It's very uncool.

Originally Posted by ttrigo

hey robert, where was that love for manning, when I was hoping the cowboys would sign him and dump romo? you sure seem to love him now.
the SB, is an entirely different game. Manning has a history of playing poorly in cold weather. hes had like 2 good cold weather games in the last 2 years. cold weather typically plays well for a team with a strong defense, and a strong running game. all this talk about QB's and their stats means nothing. Trent Dilfer won a SB with a good D. and a good running game. in the SB, all you need is a defense, running, and a QB who doesnt turn the ball over. I love Manning, but he has a tendency to get a stick up his ass in pressure situations. hes more likely to throw a pick at the wrong time, as opposed to Wilson.
I'll take the Hawks, as long as it is cold and dreary. otherwise, the Broncos come out on top.

as much as I typically dislike players like Richard Sherman, Im coming to appreciate him more as a person, and a player.

Peyton has a whole team to help him and the 19th ranked defense.Tony Romo didn't have a running game till the end of the year he also had the worst defense in the league helping him.Still they only lost to the Saints and Bears by more than 1 score. Romo also stood his ground against Manning. I really believe Manning wouldn't play for the Cowboys no matter how much Jerry paid him.As for Wilson, on DallasCowboys.com they asked "Do you really think Wilson or Kaepernick could win with our defense"? I doubt it. This is a team sport. I haven't heard the Wilson train in quite some time considering he finished 19th in passing this year and has only 1 TD and 7 sacks in the PLAYOFFS. It's really funny i told the Seahawks fans it was their defense that kept them in the games but they insisted it was Wilson. Now they see any of the top 20 QB's would have done equal or better than Wilson.

Im afraid even we couldn't have overcome all of Romos untimely turnovers.

Here's the thing. You'll never convince the Seahawks fans that Wilson isn't a stud. Our eyes tell us what your precious passing stats don't, he's a winner.

Hahahaha! Jersey sales don't mean chit! That's all I'm saying...and really, he's #10! Maybe he is the only defensive person in that list but he's still #10. Peyton Manning is #1. Seriously, Ryan Tannehill is #9, who in the hell is Ryan Tannehill in the grand scheme of things?

Originally Posted by timmyb

Hahahaha! Jersey sales don't mean chit! That's all I'm saying...and really, he's #10! Maybe he is the only defensive person in that list but he's still #10. Peyton Manning is #1. Seriously, Ryan Tannehill is #9, who in the hell is Ryan Tannehill in the grand scheme of things?

It does in the face of everybody supposedly hating on him and he just moved into that spot after all hullabaloo. Get my point know?

I don't know, maybe it was directed at me?

I am thinking about rooting for the Seahawks because their win will be best for the 49ers. Winners rarely go back the next year. Plus, winners usually gain a huge hit on their salary cap. I wish Wilson was doing better so he would be able to claim a huge contract like Flacco. Is there anyone else severely underpaid?

Originally Posted by diamonddad

I am thinking about rooting for the Seahawks because their win will be best for the 49ers. Winners rarely go back the next year. Plus, winners usually gain a huge hit on their salary cap. I wish Wilson was doing better so he would be able to claim a huge contract like Flacco. Is there anyone else severely underpaid?

Did you see on NFL.COM Peyton Mannings 1 game check is larger than Russell Wilsons yearly salary.

It is my understanding, that unless there are just holdouts trying to renegotiate, the Seahawks are going to have very little issues with cap space going into 2014/15. Guys like Sherman and Wilson are on rookie deals that were cheap to begin with due to their draft position.

The Hawks may very well try to extend some players before their contracts are over, but as I understand it, this will not end like the Ravens(win or lose in 2 weeks).

GO BRONCOS!

Originally Posted by deuce

It is my understanding, that unless there are just holdouts trying to renegotiate, the Seahawks are going to have very little issues with cap space going into 2014/15. Guys like Sherman and Wilson are on rookie deals that were cheap to begin with due to their draft position.

The Hawks may very well try to extend some players before their contracts are over, but as I understand it, this will not end like the Ravens(win or lose in 2 weeks).

GO BRONCOS!

They were talking about the two teams on NFL network. The Seahawks can keep their team intact for at least two more years. Denver will have to restructure Peytons contract and may, if their lucky, have one more shot at the Super Bowl. Seattle has a young team whereas Denver is mixed with young and old alike.

Gettin' old school!

Here's what we're looking at for next year:


Unrestricted Free Agents

Player Position age 2013 Cap Number

Michael Bennett DE 28 $4,800,000
Breno Giacomini RT 28 $4,250,000
Paul McQuistan OT, OG 30 $3,375,000
Golden Tate WR 25 $880,000
Chris Maragos S 26 $855,000
Tarvaris Jackson QB 30 $840,000
Brandon Browner CB 29 $773,756
Walter Thurmond CB 26 $755,875
Kellen Davis TE 28 $672,941
Anthony McCoy TE 25 $656,212
O'Brien Schofield OLB, DE 26 $630,000
Steven Hauschka K 28 $620,000
Tony McDaniel DT 28 $605,000
Clinton McDonald DT 26 $592,941
Lemuel Jeanpierre C, OG 26 $555,000
Michael Robinson FB 30 $326,470

Bennett will get re signed and has already said he'll take less to stay.
Giacomini should get re signed he's a big part of the oline
Tate will get re signed unless he costs to much bit I don't see him going for big numbers.
Tjack is probably gone unless he gets league minimum.
Browned I believe is gone but if not he'll be cheap with his problems
Thurmond I feel will re sign but we have great players here so they won't pay to much plus hes been injury plagued most of his career.
Hauschka should get re signed and probably a pay raise.
The two MC's I really hope get re signed but they'll get a pay raise.
Jeanpierre will probably re sign
Robinson got cut this year along with his 2m salary then wound up coming back for cheap after no one wanted him. I see him coming back if he's still cheap.

This has become a place players want to play so the off season could be interesting. I just hope we can keep our chemistry.

Looks like Seattle is going to have a solid team for a few years to come! The Broncos, I don't know what will happen when Peyton hangs it up. Our backup, yes we have one, Osweiler, looks to be ok but not playoff caliber yet and then we have a bunch of guys that were signed just to get to the super bowl like Welker and Tamme.

the irony

On NFL official review it was ruled Wes Welkers hit on Aqib Talib was a legal hit. Sorry Bill……..

Originally Posted by cwb4me

On NFL official review it was ruled Wes Welkers hit on Aqib Talib was a legal hit. Sorry Bill……..

Feel sorry for little Welker... Guy that size having to come across the middle with Chancellor zeroing in on him. Our D laid the smack on him so bad last year when the Pats came into town that he literally crawled of the field in the later part of the game. Love to see him try a move like that against us.

Originally Posted by seattle

Feel sorry for little Welker... Guy that size having to come across the middle with Chancellor zeroing in on him. Our D laid the smack on him so bad last year when the Pats came into town that he literally crawled of the field in the later part of the game. Love to see him try a move like that against us.

Gotta love that Sherman like confidence. Hope it works out for ya... Well... Not really.

Originally Posted by hatepain

Can't wait for a repeat of that next week...

Just watched Sherman and Craptree mic'd up. At the end of the game when Sherm extended his hand to Craptree he said "hell of a game, hell of a game." That's when the Dbag (typical) shoved him in the face. Gee wonder why he was pissed.

Just moments before ripping 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree in one of the most memorable postgame interviews of all time, Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman sprinted out of the endzone and over to Crabtree after the game had been all but decided. Sherman wrote Monday that he simply wanted to shake Crabtree’s hand and told the receiver “good game, good game.” When Crabtree responded with a shove, it triggered Sherman’s rant with Erin Andrews.

Audio from the game has been released, and that’s more or less exactly what happened.

Both Sherman and Crabtree were mic’d up for the game, and you can listen to a few of the highlights here (Sherman memorably tells an official before kickoff “don’t let ‘em beat us up too much”). During that moment following Sherman’s decisive play, Crabtree remained silent, and Sherman had a simple, eight-word message.

Sherman: Hell of a game. Hell of a game.

Okay you Hippocrates go ahead defend Crabtree, I dare ya!

There is no greater joy than to have the loud mouth dick that just defeated you run up to rub your nose in it with a offer for a handshake.

Do you really feel that was a sincere friendly handshake offer? Knowing their history? That's laughable.

That would be just like Kaepernick throwing a last second game winning TD pass to Crabtree and Crabtree telling Sherman [who was defending him] Hell of a game…Hell of a game. You actually expect us to believe Sherman would shake his hand. Please take your goggles off ,set down your joint and think about it for awhile.

Watch on NFL.COM the MIC'D UP of Sherman. He had at least 5-10 minutes to gather himself up and still ACTED like a THUG. He may not be a THUG ,but he wanted the world to see him act like that. It was a show he put on for the cameras. Maybe Michael Crabtree reminded him who made more money or stole Richards girlfriend. I don't know. If Richard wants to be looked at as a professional he should act like one.

And the Niners fans are still whining...

You guys do realize you lost the game and you're done for the season correct? Three years trying and threes years failing...

Time to focus on the teams that won their right to be in the big game.

Originally Posted by cwb4me

Watch on NFL.COM the MIC'D UP of Sherman. He had at least 5-10 minutes to gather himself up and still ACTED like a THUG. He may not be a THUG ,but he wanted the world to see him act like that. It was a show he put on for the cameras. Maybe Michael Crabtree reminded him who made more money or stole Richards girlfriend. I don't know. If Richard wants to be looked at as a professional he should act like one.

How do you figure? I have watched that and couldn't surmise that. Even Erin Andrews said it was "90 seconds later".


I see you read/heard Sherman's interview where he believes people use "thug" as an accepted alternative to the N word. Otherwise why would have been sure to capitalize it?

Originally Posted by hatepain

How do you figure? I have watched that and couldn't surmise that. Even Erin Andrews said it was "90 seconds later".


I see you read/heard Sherman's interview where he believes people use "thug" as an accepted alternative to the N word. Otherwise why would have been sure to capitalize it?

Play was over time elapsed
1 Change of possession 30 seconds
2 1st down and time out by SF 35 seconds
3 2nd down and SF time out 35 seconds
4 3rd down kneel down and remaining 15 seconds
5 He runs on the field and does one interview and then hugs Erin at least 15 seconds
6 Repeats basically what he already said in first interview but with a little more sting to Michael

As for Shermans analogy on Thug.. That's his opinion and he's entitled to it.

I think that's 90 seconds after the game ended which makes sense because he wouldn't feel the fully elated until the clock expired and they had won the game. Not sure why it matters though... either way it was a short period of time.

And sure, "thug" could be taken many different ways, I'm not sure I agree with his translation, but what we all can agree upon is that those lashing out calling him a "thug" most certainly meant it in a derogatory or ill-mannered way of some kind, no one called him that in a positive light!

Originally Posted by cwb4me

Watch on NFL.COM the MIC'D UP of Sherman. He had at least 5-10 minutes to gather himself up and still ACTED like a THUG. He may not be a THUG ,but he wanted the world to see him act like that. It was a show he put on for the cameras. Maybe Michael Crabtree reminded him who made more money or stole Richards girlfriend. I don't know. If Richard wants to be looked at as a professional he should act like one.

Maybe that is true about acting professional, however back to my statement on the previous page (which btw Rachel Nichols brought up the same thing on Pier Morgan when her interview with Sherman aired); if that is the case then lets look at all the other athletes past and present that should be judged the same way:

If you are going to judge Sherman for getting excited and saying something brash and talking trash, then you'll have to judge all the other players that ever did the same stuff - i.e Dieon Sanders, Muhamed Ali, Gary Payton, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Lawrence Taylor, Kevin Garnett, John Randle, Warren Sapp, Ray Lewis, Charles Barkley, Floyd Mayweather, Terrell Owens.. shall I go on?

btw since we are judging here is an example for you: anyone ever hear Jordan's Hall of fame induction speech? He spent 20 minutes talking about how great he was and going back and rubbing it in everyone face who ever slighted him, talked trash to him etc... and that speech was planned! So should we now verbally attack MJ and call him unprofessional?

Originally Posted by ttrigo

I did! I thought what Jordan did was one of the most classless things an athlete could do. Yes, the HOF ceremony is honoring you, but most people thank those who helped them get there.

Well if that is the case and you feel like everyone on that list should be attacked same as Sherman then good for you, I can respect that (not necessarily agree), at least your are consistent.... but 90% of the people I hear attacking Sherman are not, they are hypocrites.

Sounds like you guys get my point. Think about it

https://vine.co/v/hl9QTYx0Hqu

If you are going to judge Sherman for getting excited and saying something brash and talking trash, then you'll have to judge all the other players that ever did the same stuff -

I disagree, there have been different ways to do what he did. Ali was one of the most outspoken athletes ever. He talked trashed that was second to none... but when he did it he was lovable. Sherman's actions / antics are similar to what Ali did for years, but Sherman but just comes off as an asshat.

Originally Posted by sidekicknicholas

I disagree, there have been different ways to do what he did. Ali was one of the most outspoken athletes ever. He talked trashed that was second to none... but when he did it he was lovable. Sherman's actions / antics are similar to what Ali did for years, but Sherman but just comes off as an asshat.

Umm... dig back into history a little bit. For a while, Ali was hated by a HUGE portion of the country. Most of the country in fact.
He became loved over time. I'm not saying Sherman is comparable to Ali, necessarily... although he may be. Ali risked everything for his political and humanitarian convictions.
Sherman isn't in that position and with any luck won't ever be. But looking at the perception of each guy purely as an athlete, there isn't a lot of difference. For most Seahawks fans, Sherman is very, very lovable. Boxing is/was a little different because fans weren't divided 32 ways. Race is certainly a factor for both guys... but it was a MUCH larger factor for Ali, obviously.
These are also different times for media coverage. When Ali was at the top of his game, there weren't as many articles being written about him or TV commentary about him in a month as there have been about Sherman in any 24 hour stretch after that game.

Just like Ali, time will be kind to Sherman if he continues to prove himself as a quality human being who backs up his mouth with hard work... and wins.

Ali's trash talk was loveable? I bet his opponents and naysayers didn't think that. Kind of the same way you guys think with regards to Sherman.

We're all entitled to speak our mind, except athletes, they have to be perfectly respectable at all times under all conditions. We can call him thug or ass hat or douch bag but I'LL BE DAMNED IF HE CAN CALL SOMEONE MEDIOCRE!!

Originally Posted by hatepain

We're all entitled to speak our mind, except athletes, they have to be perfectly respectable at all times under all conditions. We can call him thug or ass hat or douch bag but I'LL BE DAMNED IF HE CAN CALL SOMEONE MEDIOCRE!!

I can't speak my mind at any time, under any condition..... If I acted like that after a "win" at work....I'd have some serious problems.

If either of my kids acted like that after an athletic win, they'd have some serious problems.

This has turned into more than it was, which IMO, was a guy reacting poorly to a situation. Even he knows that, or he wouldn't have come out with the apology via Ed Werder. I've heard him a bunch of times since Sunday night, seems like a nice enough cat, but it doesn't excuse the behavior from Sunday.

...and as far as the excusing the pat on the ass and "good job/game/whatever" to Crabtree as a "good guy" move and not mocking....well.... Crabtree knew exactly the motive and reacted poorly as well.... We won't even go into the choking stuff.....

As far as calling Crabtree mediocre....well, more being a poor winner...which is worse than a poor loser. Sure, he can do it and with that, he'll be judged by his words/behavior.

Richard Sherman is a great corner, no doubt.

We're all entitled to speak our mind, except athletes, they have to be perfectly respectable at all times under all conditions.

Such limp dribble. Sherman's response was Sherman. It was BRASH and lacked CLASS. Everyone has a right to like it or not. Most of America is in the NOT group.

This week is so lame. The Pro Bowl is stupid... and there are no other games to talk about, so junk like this gets more life. I say we all stop talking about it and get back to trash talk.

No humble pie yet for the 12th man. My fork stays clean and dry. Go Hawks!

Originally Posted by digg311

This week is so lame. The Pro Bowl is stupid... and there are no other games to talk about, so junk like this gets more life. I say we all stop talking about it and get back to trash talk.

No humble pie yet for the 12th man. My fork stays clean and dry. Go Hawks!

Yeah, I'm eating it for you. I'll save some to share with you after the super bowl just in case.

I hope Wilson is ready for some of this!

Could not agree more, Rich.... The Pro Bowl is the worst "All Star" game in all sport....

GO BRONCOS!

The Pro Bowl is so stupid. It should be a named team only. Like the All Madden team of the past.

Playing the game is just stupid. It will never be a good game since football is a game of intensity and passion.

I remember the first time the 49ERs played the HAWKs at home in 2012. It was shocking how physical and intimidating the HAWK defense was at home. I fear that the BRONCOs may not be mentally prepared since they never played a great defense all year. The 49ERs have done only as good they did of late because they knew what they were up against. So, unless Seattle mellows out for this away game Superbowl, I think the "mild tempered" Broncos may be in for a shocking day.

I think the Seahawks could be in for a shock because they haven't played a good team this year, oh wait, they did play an AFC team...and lost to them.

Originally Posted by timmyb

I think the Seahawks could be in for a shock because they haven't played a good team this year, oh wait, they did play an AFC team...and lost to them.

I hope this comment was a joke or something cause if not it is the most unfounded and baffling comment on this thread yet!

Originally Posted by supersonicmi

I hope this comment was a joke or something cause if not it is the most unfounded and baffling comment on this thread yet!

I believe this is a Smack Talking Thread. Sounds like that comment fit the thread perfect.Go Broncos!!!!

Originally Posted by cwb4me

I believe this is a Smack Talking Thread. Sounds like that comment fit the thread perfect.Go Broncos!!!!

If you trash talk without using any facts or information to support your claims then yes I suppose so...

Originally Posted by supersonicmi

i hope this comment was a joke or something cause if not it is the most unfounded and baffling comment on this thread yet!

lol!

I hope Wilson likes pot roast!

No 12th man in New Jersey!

Originally Posted by steezyshots

No 12th man in New Jersey!

Seattle struggles on the road too!

Originally Posted by steezyshots

No 12th man in New Jersey!

The highest percentage of SuperBowl tickes have been purchased in what state? I'll give you a hint... Washington. 17%. Trust me, the 12th man will be there loud and proud. Just like we were on the road all year.

Originally Posted by digg311

The highest percentage of SuperBowl tickes have been purchased in what state? I'll give you a hint... Washington. 17%. Trust me, the 12th man will be there loud and proud. Just like we were on the road all year.

But Sherman assured that the other 83% would be Broncos Fans.

All joking aside, if Seattle can bring their NINER game to the SB, the HAWKS will crush the BRONCOs like bugs on the ground. The Seattle defense will SHUT DOWN the Broncos offense so the game will only be close if the Broncos defense can SHUT down the Seattle offense. If Russel Wilson can open up the offense, the Broncos will be destroyed.

Robert, I guess just like the Broncos do.

I picked up 10 SB tickets so that my fantasy league can go, but they must all wear denver gear and 5 of them are die hard seattle fans

Denver #1 offense 457.3 yards per game and 606 points scored
Seattle #17 offense 339 yards per game and 417 points score
Colts #15 offense 341 yards per game and 391 points Common Opponent

Seattle #1 Defense 273.6 yards per game and 231 points allowed
Denver #19 Defense348 yards per game and 399 points allowed
Colts # 20 Defense 357.1 yards per game and 336 points allowed

Now let's see what each teams playoff stats are? Did they improve,stay the same or get worse?

Denver Playoff Offense 50 points and 435 yards per game. Played the #2 seed Patriots and the #6 seed Chargers
Colts Playoff Offense 67 points and 461 yards per game. Played the # 5 seed Chiefs and the #2 seed Patriots
Seattle Playoff Offense 46 points and 292.5 yards per game. Played the # 6 seed Saints and the #5 seed 49ers

Seattle Playoff Defense 32 points and 358.5 yards per game
Denver Playoff Defense 33 points and 289.5 yards per game
Colts Playoff Defense 87 points and 466 yards per game. Each of these teams played 2 games.

It's plain to see which team improved in the playoffs. We refer to that as peaking at the right time.

I'm not concerned about if the Broncos will score. Even Sherman can't totally stop Manning because you can't defend the perfect pass and Manning throws plenty of those (unlike Kap). It's Denver's defense that I'm concerned about. I don't see an answer for Lynch on Denver's defense. If the hawks win, I'm betting Lynch goes down as MVP. I'm predicting a high scoring game. Anyone want to call scores yet?

Originally Posted by markj

I'm not concerned about if the Broncos will score. Even Sherman can't totally stop Manning because you can't defend the perfect pass and Manning throws plenty of those (unlike Kap). It's Denver's defense that I'm concerned about. I don't see an answer for Lynch on Denver's defense. If the hawks win, I'm betting Lynch goes down as MVP. I'm predicting a high scoring game. Anyone want to call scores yet?

Why do you think Lynch will be any different than Lesean McCoy or Jamaal Charles? We shut both of them down and they are ranked way higher than Lynch. We actually beat KC with Charles TWICE. There's some weird stigma that the Broncos haven't played anyone with a good rusher.

Originally Posted by timmyb

Why do you think Lynch will be any different than Lesean McCoy or Jamaal Charles? We shut both of them down and they are ranked way higher than Lynch. We actually beat KC with Charles TWICE. There's some weird stigma that the Broncos haven't played anyone with a good rusher.

I hope I'm wrong but, I really think they're gonna have their hands full with him. He never goes down the first time. He's like a little Weeble. Again, I hope I'm wrong.

Calling all Scores………..

Denver is currently favored by 2 and 76% of the betting public is on Denver as of this morning. The line changed from -1 to 0 to -2. It is likely that by game time it will get to Denver -3. Over/under is currently at 47.5

Originally Posted by buffalow

Denver is currently favored by 2 and 76% of the betting public is on Denver as of this morning. The line changed from -1 to 0 to -2. It is likely that by game time it will get to Denver -3. Over/under is currently at 47.5

Listening to one of the Vegas experts. From what I understand the "sharps" are sitting back biding their time this week in allowing the line to move in Denver's favor. I guess the idea is to get the general populace to buy in early and make their bets. After the action slows they plan on coming in a day before the game and laying the big bets down on the Hawks.

I know nothing about betting but it certainly sounds interesting if this is actually what they do.

Lynch brings another element to the game that those other guys don't have and that is "BEAST MODE". 9er's hadn't giving up a 100 yard rusher in something like 22 games until Lynch broke that 100 yard barrier in the championship. In the last two playoff games he's rushed for close to 250 yards.

LYNCH is a different beast. He is hard for linebackers to bring down and nearly impossible for DBs to bring down.

Seattle's defense shuts down quick passes by molesting WRs at the line. They also shut down longer passes with excellent coverage and a good pass rush. It takes fierce WRs/TEs to deal with the physical grabby coverage of Seattle. Crabtree and Boldin could handle it but it becomes a brutal battle. So, a lot depends on the extreme toughness of the WRs/TEs. The Saint's TE crumbled. The 49ERs Vernon Davis mostly crumbled. If the Broncos are not super tough, it will show through.

Marshawn Lynch has more runs of 25 yards or more in the playoffs than any other RB in the history of the NFL. Broncos running D has stepped up lately, but they've got a big test coming. If they keep him under the century mark on the day, I'll be shocked. Go Hawks.

Originally Posted by digg311

Marshawn Lynch has more runs of 25 yards or more in the playoffs than any other RB in the history of the NFL. Broncos running D has stepped up lately, but they've got a big test coming. If they keep him under the century mark on the day, I'll be shocked. Go Hawks.

Let's look at the real facts. This season.
Players with the most rushes of 20 + yards
The Playoffs
Colin Kaepernick 4 Also 2 rushes of 40+
LeGarrette Blount 2 Also 1 rush of 40+
Marshawn Lynch 2 Also 1 rush of 40+

The Regular Season
Players with Rushes of 20 + yards or more
Alfred Morris 10
C.J. Spiller 9
Frank Gore 9
LeSean McCoy 9
Matt Forte 9
Adrian Peterson,DeMarco Murray,Chris Ivory,Andre Ellington and Terrelle Pryor all with 8
Ryan Matthews 7
Marshawn Lynch,Jamaal Charles,DeAngelo Williams,Reggie Bush and James Starks all with 6

Regular Season Rushes of 40 + yards
C.J. Spiller 4
Matt Forte 4
LeSean McCoy 3
Adrian Peterson 3
DeMarco Murray 3
Eddie Lacy,Ryan Matthews,MJD,Lamar Miller,Bobby Rainey all with 2
Marshawn Lynch and Jamaal Charles with 1 each

RB's with a Higher per carry average than Marshawn Lynch all with at least 217 carries and 1121 yards or more for the season.
LeSean McCoy,AP,Jamaal Charles,Matt Forte,DeMarco Murray,Alfred Morris all of the above Rb's were defeated by the Broncos.

So what was your point again?

Originally Posted by cwb4me

Let's look at the real facts. This season.
Players with the most rushes of 20 + yards
The Playoffs
Colin Kaepernick 4 Also 2 rushes of 40+
LeGarrette Blount 2 Also 1 rush of 40+
Marshawn Lynch 2 Also 1 rush of 40+

The Regular Season
Players with Rushes of 20 + yards or more
Alfred Morris 10
C.J. Spiller 9
Frank Gore 9
LeSean McCoy 9
Matt Forte 9
Adrian Peterson,DeMarco Murray,Chris Ivory,Andre Ellington and Terrelle Pryor all with 8
Ryan Matthews 7
Marshawn Lynch,Jamaal Charles,DeAngelo Williams,Reggie Bush and James Starks all with 6

Regular Season Rushes of 40 + yards
C.J. Spiller 4
Matt Forte 4
LeSean McCoy 3
Adrian Peterson 3
DeMarco Murray 3
Eddie Lacy,Ryan Matthews,MJD,Lamar Miller,Bobby Rainey all with 2
Marshawn Lynch and Jamaal Charles with 1 each

RB's with a Higher per carry average than Marshawn Lynch all with at least 217 carries and 1121 yards or more for the season.
LeSean McCoy,AP,Jamaal Charles,Matt Forte,DeMarco Murray,Alfred Morris all of the above Rb's were defeated by the Broncos.

So what was your point again?

I think the point is that Lynch is going to smash Denver's defense in the mouth and there will be little they can do about it. Second half is going to be brutal for them...

Originally Posted by seattle

I think the point is that Lynch is going to smash Denver's defense in the mouth and there will be little they can do about it. Second half is going to be brutal for them...

I would think Lynch would appreciate it if his Offensive Line helped out with that Smash Mouth Style. One man against 11 is hardly fair.

Originally Posted by cwb4me

Let's look at the real facts. This season.
Players with the most rushes of 20 + yards
The Playoffs
Colin Kaepernick 4 Also 2 rushes of 40+
LeGarrette Blount 2 Also 1 rush of 40+
Marshawn Lynch 2 Also 1 rush of 40+

The Regular Season
Players with Rushes of 20 + yards or more
Alfred Morris 10
C.J. Spiller 9
Frank Gore 9
LeSean McCoy 9
Matt Forte 9
Adrian Peterson,DeMarco Murray,Chris Ivory,Andre Ellington and Terrelle Pryor all with 8
Ryan Matthews 7
Marshawn Lynch,Jamaal Charles,DeAngelo Williams,Reggie Bush and James Starks all with 6

Regular Season Rushes of 40 + yards
C.J. Spiller 4
Matt Forte 4
LeSean McCoy 3
Adrian Peterson 3
DeMarco Murray 3
Eddie Lacy,Ryan Matthews,MJD,Lamar Miller,Bobby Rainey all with 2
Marshawn Lynch and Jamaal Charles with 1 each

RB's with a Higher per carry average than Marshawn Lynch all with at least 217 carries and 1121 yards or more for the season.
LeSean McCoy,AP,Jamaal Charles,Matt Forte,DeMarco Murray,Alfred Morris all of the above Rb's were defeated by the Broncos.


So what was your point again?

Rich mis spoke a little. Its the most TD runs of 25 or more yards in the playoffs by double the next closest. The point would be that he shows up big time in the playoffs.

Originally Posted by hatepain

Rich mis spoke a little. Its the most TD runs of 25 or more yards in the playoffs by double the next closest. The point would be that he shows up big time in the playoffs.

If you look at the stats i posted they include THIS years playoffs!

Madden has the game at 31:28.

This has the Broncos scoring near the maximum (34) that Seahawks allowed all year.
This also has the Seahawks scoring near the average (25) that the Seahawk scored entire year.

So, Madden is expecting the Broncos to do great and the Seahawks to be average in bad weather in the SB.