The NFL Thread

[BigTruck]

Dirty.  Just dirty.  This is why I prefer hockey. 

[Craig.]

The streak is over
While i think this season was a mistake, the one thing i did want to see was the big 300. But as i just read, that didn't include his 24 playoff appearances, i am happy knowing its well past 300. Time for the old boy to give it up before he really gets hurt. Its just a shame it is unlikely he will get a chance to properly retire a packer.

[Webb]

Jets suspend strength coach for tripping incident

The New York Jets have suspended their strength and conditioning coach without pay for the rest of the season for tripping a Miami Dolphins player, the team said Monday.

Sal Alosi was also fined $25,000 for sticking his leg out and causing rookie cornerback Nolan Carroll to stumble during Sunday's 10-6 Dolphins victory in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

[Webb]

Jets suspend Alosi indefinitely for telling players to form wall

Sal Alosi, the New York Jets strength and conditioning coach who tripped Miami Dolphins cornerback Nolan Carroll during a game Sunday, has been suspended indefinitely by the team after general manager Mike Tannenbaum said "new information has come to light."

Alosi had previously been suspended for the remainder of the Jets' regular season and potential playoff run as well as fined $25,000 for his actions in the Jets' 10-6 loss.

The Newark Star-Ledger reported Wednesday, via Twitter, that Alosi's penalty was increased because the Jets discovered he had instructed players to form a wall on the sideline during a punt return. On the play, a group of inactive Jets players could be seen, along with Alosi, standing together to form a wall as close to the playing field as possible.

[Steve M]

Why do I have the feeling the Vikings are going to wallop the bears tonight? Contrary to popular opinions Chi town does not play well in the snow!

[Webb]

Stick a fork in these fish - they're done.

Last week:

[BigTruck]

[quote]Why do I have the feeling the Vikings are going to wallop the bears tonight? Contrary to popular opinions Chi town does not play well in the snow!

[Steve M]

[quote][quote]Why do I have the feeling the Vikings are going to wallop the bears tonight? Contrary to popular opinions Chi town does not play well in the snow!

[Webb]

Wow - talk about beating the spread!

Vikings 24
Eagles 14

24 points against the spread.

[BigTruck]

I thought Vick was going to walk all over us, what a nice surprise!  )not that it matters for us, playoffs are out of the question this year, but a win is nice)

[tcco94]

Rams one win away from playoffs. 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

[specter177]

So are the 6-9 Seahawks.

[DaveSims]

Saints repeat anyone?  I know they are only the No 5 seed, but you never know. 

[Steve M]

[quote]Saints repeat anyone?

[Craig.]

People are writing off both NO and indy as they had poor starts to the season, but both have been looking very good as of late.
I wouldn't be surprised at all if we have a repeat of last year.