The NFL Thread
#28
You guys doubting Mario will see what he is made of. I'm a big NCSU fan and have been watching him for years. He really is something special. I built his computer a few years ago and got to talk with him. This guys has a very good head on his shoulders, expect alot from him. He has nothing to prove in the preseason, only to get hurt. Just wait until the season. Mario knows when to turn it on.
#31
Guys like Reggie Bush dont stay like that long. One serious injury and he will be human again. ALL backs get injured. Thats the problem with drafting a back so high. They just get too banged up these days and dont generally stay healthy too long. Its why you are seeing less guys with playmaking ability at RB. They have moved to defense or WR because the paycheck is generally easier to come by and the injuries arent as common.
#33
I'm psyched for the Ravens this year. The defense of 2000 is back in full affect, and it seems they might finally have an offense as long as mcnair can stay healthy. Sucks being a ravens fan out here in L.A. though, I hardly ever get to catch a game.
#34
anybody catch the opening drive the texans had? then a couple good defensive possessions after that too..but the rest of the 50 minutes of the game, the eagles walked all over them
#35
say what you want about T.O. He'll put up the numbers, I guarantee. Even though I never liked him after what he did on the Dallas star during that infamous game, now that we have him he will be a good addition.
#37
regarding the Texans...i still think mario was a mistake. I do give credit to mario though...hes a monster. but now that he got picked higher than bush, hes never going to live up to the expectations. If Mario has a monster year, they will still compare him to Bush in NO. And if Bush breaks than 1000 yards, then it will show more that the Texans made a mistake.