Kyyle23 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Not this s*** again http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8250901/...s-usain-bolt-40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I bet Usian Bolt could average more than 4.0 per carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 12:55 PM) Not this s*** again http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8250901/...s-usain-bolt-40 It's not really s***. Bolt isn't a great starter and the 40-yard dash is very different than a 100-meter sprint. I think an in-prime Chris Johnson would certainly have a shot. Now, 100 meters, no way in hell. Bolt is the fastest human ever. But Bolt doesn't really separate from the pack until mid-way through the race . Edited August 9, 2012 by maggsmaggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 12:55 PM) Not this s*** again http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8250901/...s-usain-bolt-40 The 40? That is a slight maybe. The worst part of Bolt's race is his starts. Once he gets to striding, it is over. The longer the race goes, the more of a slaughter it would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 12:15 PM) I see Cam Newton having a great day against the Bears older D. The Bears usually play well against the running QB's. It is the accurate pocket passers that give them more trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Re: Cam Newton, I think it's very likely you see a regression. Not a garbage player type regression, but a full summer of coaches to figure out his tendencies will have an effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZZZA Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 9-7 for this team would be a disappointment, unless injuries to key players hit again. I'm expecting 11-5 myself, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXOBAMA Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 9-7 for this team would be a disappointment, unless injuries to key players hit again. I'm expecting 11-5 myself, at least. What teams will they beat to have 11 wins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXOBAMA Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Re: Cam Newton, I think it's very likely you see a regression. Not a garbage player type regression, but a full summer of coaches to figure out his tendencies will have an effect. I see Cam being in the top 3 of Qb's this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZZZA Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 We'll beat the stupid Panthers, they suck. We definitely will beat the Packers at least once this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 01:06 PM) It's not really s***. Bolt isn't a great starter and the 40-yard dash is very different than a 100-meter sprint. I think an in-prime Chris Johnson would certainly have a shot. Now, 100 meters, no way in hell. Bolt is the fastest human ever. But Bolt doesn't really separate from the pack until mid-way through the race . What i am referring to is that Johnson keeps talking about it. Just frickin do it, stop talking about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 01:48 PM) What teams will they beat to have 11 wins? I think they have better than average shots at beating Dallas, the Lions twice, Carolina, and possibly the Packers once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZZZA Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 We definitely will beat the Packers at least once. We have to. Lovie can't continue to lose to the Packers and keep his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOXOBAMA Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I think they have better than average shots at beating Dallas, the Lions twice, Carolina, and possibly the Packers once. The Dallas and Carolina games will be very close. Packers will be tough to beat. You really think the Bears can beat the Lions twice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 01:49 PM) I see Cam being in the top 3 of Qb's this season Maybe in fantasy football points... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZZZA Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 What's so great about the Panthers? Are they like the Nets of the NFL this year? The team thats sucked forever and they make a few good moves and suddenly everyone thinks they'll beast? They're still the Panthers. We'll beat the Packers at home, and we'll win one of Cowboys or Panthers. There's your 11 wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 02:20 PM) The Dallas and Carolina games will be very close. Packers will be tough to beat. You really think the Bears can beat the Lions twice? I dont think the Lions were as good as their record last season. Plus, half their team is suspended lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 01:49 PM) I see Cam being in the top 3 of Qb's this season I assume you mean Newton, Rogers and Alex Smith as your top 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 QUOTE (RZZZA @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 03:23 PM) What's so great about the Panthers? Are they like the Nets of the NFL this year? The team thats sucked forever and they make a few good moves and suddenly everyone thinks they'll beast? They're still the Panthers. We'll beat the Packers at home, and we'll win one of Cowboys or Panthers. There's your 11 wins. People are expecting Newton to develop and improve, they have a very solid running game (outside of Newton), they have a decent defense and are getting Jon Beason back from missing basically all of 2011. I think Carolina will be a pretty good team this year actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZZZA Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 People are expecting Newton to develop and improve, they have a very solid running game (outside of Newton), they have a decent defense and are getting Jon Beason back from missing basically all of 2011. I think Carolina will be a pretty good team this year actually. But does that mean we should fear them and expect a loss to them? We're a pretty good team too, we were even before this offseason. We were a good team with Earl Bennett and Knox as our #1 receivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 QUOTE (RZZZA @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 03:46 PM) But does that mean we should fear them and expect a loss to them? We're a pretty good team too, we were even before this offseason. We were a good team with Earl Bennett and Knox as our #1 receivers. Once you get to this point, you ought to realize the futility of projecting W/L based on which is the better team. The better team will lose some of these games and the worse team will wiin some of these games, and that applies to every team in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZZZA Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I just don't think we'll lose 7 with the most stacked team we've seen in ages, unless injuries happen to key pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 07:34 PM) People are expecting Newton to develop and improve, they have a very solid running game (outside of Newton), they have a decent defense and are getting Jon Beason back from missing basically all of 2011. I think Carolina will be a pretty good team this year actually. I mean, maybe i'm wrong, but a 60% completion and 4000 yards passing is a lot to replicate. You often see NFL QBs that had good rookie seasons slide a bit the next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 QUOTE (RZZZA @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 03:51 PM) I just don't think we'll lose 7 with the most stacked team we've seen in ages, unless injuries happen to key pieces. I'm in this boat also, which means that either I'm wrong or that the Bears are going to beat some teams that look like challenges right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 9, 2012 -> 03:57 PM) I mean, maybe i'm wrong, but a 60% completion and 4000 yards passing is a lot to replicate. You often see NFL QBs that had good rookie seasons slide a bit the next year. Some of those yards were piled up in games where the Panthers got behind early. You could conceivably see them get better and have his total yards go down somewhat if he isn't throwing to try to catch up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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