Re: More NFL Chat : Tue Nov 02, 2010 11:03 pm  

RedTez wrote:

Hard to disagree, but I will.

Rivers is better than Rodgers currently. Why?

He has surpassed Dan Fouts' NFL record in passing yards through 8 games.
In the majority of games, he has been down and the Chargers have had to pass - making it easier for the defenses to read.
He has had 5 300+ yard games in the first 8 games.
He has managed to accumulate these record numbers without his number 1 WR (and number 2 WR for the last 2 of the 8 weeks).
This isn't a fluke, last year he passed for 4254 yards with a passer rating of 104.5 and 28 TDs. The year before 4009 yards with a passer rating of 105.5 and 34 TDs.

If this was Peyton Manning, he would be given the MVP already.

I could also make cases for Brees and Big Ben vs Rodgers.

Surely all that would make Rivers currently the best rather than just better than Rodgers. (genuine question not trying to wind anybody up!) I'd disagree completely that Big Ben is even in the same league as A-Rod considering he has played only 4 games.

Given it is CURRENT rankings i'd go with:

1. Peyton
2. Rivers- Despite his record he has been exceptional. The fact that no matter how good he is the Bolts lose is a worry
3. Rodgers- Having a "down" year compared to last season but he is still carrying the team on his shoulders. Makes every throw and is as good as any QB in the league.

Re: More NFL Chat : Tue Nov 02, 2010 11:48 pm  

No love for Jason Campbell and the most dangerous offence in the NFL?

Over 1000 yards in the last 2 weeks.

Re: More NFL Chat : Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:20 am  

Rams on TV again in week 10. Bloomin typical after I purchase Gamepass.

Re: More NFL Chat : Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:53 am  

El Pac Carnegie wrote:

Rams on TV again in week 10. Bloomin typical after I purchase Gamepass.

I know, pain in the backside - I haven't got Sky Sports so I'll have to watch via other means...

We're not on TV for 3 years and then we're on twice in the space of four weeks!

Re: More NFL Chat : Wed Nov 03, 2010 1:00 am  

Donovan McNabb isn't fit enough to run the Redskins offense so the Skins workout JaMarcus Russel!

Re: More NFL Chat : Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:06 am  

El Pac Carnegie wrote:

Donovan McNabb isn't fit enough to run the Redskins offense so the Skins workout JaMarcus Russel!

Good lord!
How has that club got into such an enormous mess these past 5-10 years??

Re: More NFL Chat : Wed Nov 03, 2010 11:25 am  

Ordsall Quays Red wrote:

Good lord!
How has that club got into such an enormous mess these past 5-10 years??

Daniel Snyder ?

Re: More NFL Chat : Wed Nov 03, 2010 3:47 pm  

Who to blame for the mess in Minnesota?

Re: More NFL Chat : Wed Nov 03, 2010 3:52 pm  

Following on from yesterday's discussion about the league's best quarterbacks, who would you rate as top three running backs?

1. Adrian Peterson - The name say's it all really. Can go allday and can score from anywhere. Where would the Vikes be without him.

2. Chris Johnson - It seem's he has had a bit of a dropoff in production this year but is still a threat as long as he's on the field.

3. Michael Turner - People will probably disagree with this but I love the guy. Carries alot and has been consitently good the past few years.

Re: More NFL Chat : Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:14 pm  

If he continues his current form, Darren McFadden could be a top 5 RB imo. Been outstanding the last few weeks.