The 2015 Running Football Thread (College & Pro)

[Con]

I agree Manning is but a giant fore-headed shell of himself.  However I believe he is going to want/need to play at least for an additional season to get that record.  The Texans went 9 and 7 in the AFC south with a roster of QBs that look like they play at high school level only.  It wouldn't be unthinkable that if they had Manning (even old brittle Manning)  that they could have eked out 2 more wins.  Plus lets not forget that the NFL is all about the dough and imagine the jersey sales for number 18 in the Texans uniform as well as the number of extra season tickets that would sell.  The cherry on the top is that the Pats play Houston away in 2016!  Brady Manning bowl XVIII

It's going to happen but I agree that Manning will be doomed as a QB since he is plummeting off the play ability cliff.

Con

[Martok]

Yeah Peyton's done, for all intents and purposes.  He might still play...somewhere for another season or two, but it's going to be painful to watch if he does. 



Incidentally, with the Steelers now eliminated, I officially no longer care who wins the Super Bowl.  As long as it's not the Patriots, of course. 

Actually, I take that back; I'd kinda like to see the NFC take the crown back this year.  Really, though, I just want to see a good game come Feb. 7. 

[bayonetbrant]

Remember Joe Namath with the Rams?  It'll be like that.


At this point, I think I'm backing the Cardinals.  I'd like to see Larry Fitzgerald get a ring.  Plus, it seems like half their defense were LSU guys, and I'm OK backing them.

[BanzaiCat]

Yet another boring round of so-called championship games. Getting really tired of the Patriots. Time for Tom Brady to go away.

[Con]

Why do you hate winning and greatness?
I think its very un American to be so non patriotic! :)
Would you rather support the Cowboys clinging on to their faded glory - Think the French!!

Con

[airboy]

I hope the Panthers win it all.  Cam was a really nice guy when he was an Auburn student.  He has continued to be nice to the students on his occasional visits back to campus.

[MetalDog]

Sorry, airboy.  I am contractually obligated to root against the Panthers just for that reason.  Pats all the way!  And if it can't be them, then the Cards will do just fine.

[mirth]

Go Pats!! I welcome as many championships as we can get. I'm kinda dreading the post-Brady/Belichick era.

[MetalDog]

I wouldn't.  We all know that Bill has a deal with the Devil.  He just needs another soul to sell.

[Bison]

You had the illustrious Steve Grogan era.

[mirth]

I wouldn't.  We all know that Bill has a deal with the Devil.  He just needs another soul to sell.

I'll volunteer Gus' soul.

[MetalDog]

I thought you and Star sacrificed that for a snugger fit.

[mirth]

You had the illustrious Steve Grogan era.

Don't remind me. That's the era I grew up watching. Thank God the Celtics were good back then.

[mirth]

I thought you and Star sacrificed that for a snugger fit.

I was hoping the Devil forgot about that.

[BanzaiCat]

Tony Eason. I was pulling for the '85 Pats to beat those goddamn Bears back in the day.

Pulled for the Pats in '02 (the first Super Bowl after 9/11, with the awesome U2 concert).

But since, the Pats can go suck a de-inflated ball.