Nothing like the can of Whoopa$$ that's going to be opened on the Fish. Maybe we can loan Kimo back the Stealers for one game. Wind him up and point him towards Daunte.
I don't have a problem with this game especially considering the Raiders, coming off an awful 2004 season, played in the 2005 opener. Two teams with big bandwagon followings to start the season.
They went out on a winning streak, which not too many teams manage to accomplish. They also picked up a marquee QB. Those two elements mean "drawing power" to the NFL scheduling execs. Further, Miami wasn't out of Playoff contention until week 15 as I recall. Until then they were certainly in contention for a Wildcard spot. Or do you need a reminder of the definition of "contention"? Tell the truth Junc, it kills you that Miami looks like they are improving under Saban, doesn't it? We are almost certainly not a Superbowl contender yet, maybe not even for the next few years...but we are certainly a contender to win the East and therefore a Playoff contender going into 2006.
Nice contradiction Junc. NE has lost several key players, one of whom won them two of their Superbowls. And yet those moves somehow earn them the game? Please.
2 teams that are bound for the playoffs to play each other i'm surprised it's 2 afc teams...how come no nfc this year or last?
I watch games if even when they're the garbage matchups of the century. Sunday, toasty socks, Pepsi, life is good. What do I care about who is playing on opening day when I'm beside myself that it's opening day?!
First off I apologized b/c I got it wrong, I forgot Oak played last year in the opener so under that criteria Miami certainly deserves it. As far as a"marquee" QB, he is "marquee" but not great and he might not even be reayd to play that game and a winning streak to end the prvious season isn't that meaningful especially when you beat 1 quality team(SD). The NE game was a joke as NE was sending in their backup QB to drop kick an extra point so that tells you how serious they thought of the game. I never said you weren't a playoff contender, I definitely expect you to contend if not make it my original argument was I thought they were doing remtaches from the prior playoffs. I thought for some reason Indy played NE the last 2 years but I forgot and I was wrong. NE still has the best player abd best coach in the game and if you think they won't win the division again next year you haven't paid attention to these guys for years.
The only thing that really annoys me about this is that the fins and Steelers get an extra 3 days to prepare.They'll have an unfair advatage against whoever they face in week 2(knowing our luck it will be us). It doesn't seem fair that the world champs get things made easier for them with an extra 3 days to prepare for their first away game.But apart from that the fins @ Steelers should be a good game.I think thats 4 straight games where an AFCE team has opened the season.
They started this in 2002, below are the results the following week: -'02 NYG played SF the next week NYG won at SL 26-21 and SF lost at Den 24-14. -'03 NYJ-Was, the next week NYJ lost to Miami 21-10 and Was beat Atl 33-31. -'04 Ind-NE, the next week Indy beat ten 31-17 and NE beat Ari 23-12. -'05 Oak-NE, the next week Oak lost to KC 23-17 and NE lost at Car 27-17. in 4 years the teams opening on Thursday are 4-4 the following week.
Yeah but, it's the Steelers and the Fins. The only way it could get any more annoying if they were following it up with a Giants/Pats matchup.
Either way you slice it though it's still extra time to prepare which means a tougher game for their opponents.Even if their opponents were favourites to win.
I anticipate this Dolphins-Steelers game to be so annoying (especially with the ring ceremony) I probably will mute my television and I will frequently change the channel to watch various baseball games. (I have MLB Extra Innings again.)
Well, I for one will be back here win or lose after the opener. I personally believe we have a great shot. We beat some pretty good teams last year and I believe we will only be better next year. NYJunc will lose all credibility if the Dolphins win this match. His exuberant ego is summed up neatly with his saying "I am 100% correct". Since he claims to spew facts and not opinion, the moment he is wrong he should just shut his mouth.
Since Junc apologized, I'll have to take back my statement. Phins always deserve consideration in September. And now, thanks to Saban, we may actually win a few more later in the season as well.
It takes more than one player and one coach to win games. I'm not taking NE lightly, but you also can't discount the fact that if Adam Vinateri was another kicker New Englnad might not have two of their Superbowl rings.
I agree but Brady is by far the best QB in the game and BB by far the best coach and although they lost some talent(and some of their heart) they still have alot of talent and are still very much a threat.
I like it. Great spotlight comming out game for Pep. If Miami wins it will really put them on the map and a huge moral boost that could snowball down right into the playoffs. If they lose, no biggie. Need to gell arguement and they'll make their run later. Really should be a fine game. Im excited.
