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Author:  Bulldog Scott [ Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:34 am ]
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I wonder if Cardinals fans are going to bitch like Sox fans did last year when Brady and Manning are on the cover of SI instead of the Cards. Or, are Sox fans going to bitch because the Cards DID make the cover over Brady and Manning? I can't wait to see how this plays out...

Author:  The Original Kid Cairo [ Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:49 am ]
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I'd say the latter. We Sox fans have an inherent inferiority complex - probably the worst of any fanbase in sports. Despite the WS win in 2005, many of my bretheren still believe the Sox always be third behind the Cub and the Bear in Chicago (and they'd be right). Trust me, Sox fans always manage to find the negative side of any situation.

I doubt that the Cardinals fans would bitch about that because they usually get the national love. They strike me as being more laid back because they know Cardinals baseball is the #1 act in their town; bigger than the Rams and the Blues, so they don't have to compete for attention from St. Louis sports fans. I don't think Cardinals fans could care less about making the cover of SI.

Author:  Frank Coztansa [ Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:03 pm ]
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the only question i have for sports illustrated is this:

which bear will grace your cover hoisting the lombardi trophy come february?


BEARSSSSSS!!

Author:  The Original Kid Cairo [ Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:13 pm ]
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Quote:
which bear will grace your cover hoisting the lombardi trophy come february?


Image

Author:  Tall Midget [ Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:58 pm ]
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Rex is the undisputed league MVP to this point in the season. He has arguably had as big an impact on the defense as he has on the offense.

Author:  good dolphin [ Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:34 pm ]
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I think it will be two defensive lineman in the process of crushing Peyton Manning from either side under the headline Miami Vice.

Author:  Tall Midget [ Tue Oct 31, 2006 1:57 pm ]
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Quote:
I know you are probably joking TM


No, really, I'm not joking. No one this year has had a bigger positive impact on his team than Grossman has. He is not the league's best player, but he is my MVP--so far.

Author:  Mustang Rob [ Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:29 pm ]
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No one this year has had a bigger positive impact on his team than Grossman has


TM,
I would argue Drew Brees in NO has had even more than Rex.

As for the MVP, Rex is in the picture, but the awesome defense may actually hurt his chances.
You know that national love goes to Manning, Brady & Vick

Author:  Mustang Rob [ Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:53 pm ]
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By bringing up Brooks you're supporting my point Nas.
The change from Brooks to Brees has made Duece & Horn much better.
Consequently their ability to sustain some drives on offense this year makes the defense more effective.

IMO, the net impact of Brooks to Brees is greater than the change from Orton to Grossman.

Author:  Bulldog Scott [ Tue Oct 31, 2006 3:12 pm ]
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Mustang Rob wrote:
IMO, the net impact of Brooks to Brees is greater than the change from Orton to Grossman.


Couldn't disagree with this more. While Brooks has been bad, he's at least performed at a pro bowl level in the past. I think it was always said about him that he was "just good enough to break your heart". As for Orton, he was "just good enough to not do anything at all and let the defense win it for them".

Author:  Bulldog Scott [ Tue Oct 31, 2006 3:13 pm ]
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and this topic got derailed fast.

Author:  Frank Coztansa [ Tue Oct 31, 2006 3:25 pm ]
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urlacher should get MVP over rex

Author:  Mustang Rob [ Tue Oct 31, 2006 3:48 pm ]
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Nas,
Have you met #80 Bernard Berrian

Author:  Mustang Rob [ Tue Oct 31, 2006 4:06 pm ]
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I know he was - but this year they use him.

Let me approach it this way.
In 2005 the Bears were 11-5 and Saints were 3-13.
When I did my rankings at the start of the 2006 season I penciled the Bears in for a 12-4 season and the Saints for 4-12.

It's obvious to me that the Saints are the NFL's biggest surprise thus far, but we differ on how much of the credit goes to Brees.

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