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I've got a bad feeling the falcons will beat the Hawks. We were a very moody team throughout the season. Opponents throwing the seam routes killed us. Or when they go to the left picking on Shed and Lane. Hope Coach Carroll involved Graham more and the resurrection of Paul Richardson goes on.
 
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Pittsburgh Footy said:
I love this thread.

I can't argue with a lot of this logic. As others have said, the only one that makes no sense is Houston to Chelsea. Houston is practically irrelevant in the grand scheme and isn't necessarily likeable or unlikeable. They're just there. Like the whole AFC South.

The Patriots, however, are more like Chelsea to me the more I think about it. Terrible until Belichick got there (Mourihno). Now they can't stay out of the spotlight. And they're good.

I've struggled a lot with where to put the Steelers, b/c there is an element of Kopite to them and some fans (although I guess that's with pretty much every team), but nothing like the Cowboys. Juve/Arsenal is about right. Could make an argument for Man U. Dortmund isn't a terrible shout either. I see the Packers and Steelers as very similar.

Chiefs - perhaps Sunderland if they were just a little more successful. Rabid fan base. More likable than their rivals.

Falcons are kind of like West Ham to be honest.
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Saying Houston is "there" is more fair than not in truth. Living here though there are things to like.....
1) Team is run with integrity
2) Owner is supportive of local community and has been part of that community for over 55 years
3) Defense is very, very good
4) Stadium is quality
5) Tailgate scene is top notch
6) They are not the Dallas Cowboys

In terms of league comparisons maybe kind of like Swansea since they came up.
 
SerenityNigh said:
It's hard to draw comparisons. Easier to class the organizations and let you sort it out.

Cowboys -- prima donna organization top down with some real talent in their history and across the nation the most popular team. Always on TV. Won a few times also. Glass jaw QB replaced with new guy who might actually be the stuff. Placeholding slip by glass jaw QB kills last real playoff hopes. = Kopites (you got that right)

Steelers -- down to earth organization with good owners and leadership up top. 3 coaches (managers) over 40 (?) years. Won 6 times. Play very predictable, smash mouth football. Very likable (if you're not a Browns/Bengals/Ravens/Eagles guy or an envious Kopite). = ? Juve? The team Arsenal wants to be?

Patriots -- laughable franchise for almost their entire history. Cinderella run in 1985 decimated by the Chicago Bears, with signature move the goal line rush by Refrigerator Perry. Hard luck team until they found two important pieces, each of who may be the greatest at their job in NFL history. = United or Chelsea?, but only if football was created in 1992.

Packers, Chiefs -- midwestern/small-market clubs with great history and some of the best support and home atmosphere. Major difference is success: Packers 4, Chiefs 1 title. = Villa, Everton, or Geordies?

Seattle -- the cheese boy described them well. = City?

Texans -- new club with limited success and little offensive talent. No threat in this playoffs, but could be good later with the right organization. = MK Dons organization with Bournemouth aspirations?

Falcons -- terrible club in a bad sports city. = Fulham if they didn't have Craven Cottage.
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As soon as either or both Belichick or Brady retire, they will sink back into nothingness.
 

Minimeister said:
Put my bets on for the weekend

Seattle +5 @ Atlanta - really like Seattle ever since the decision to throw in the Superbowl...

Patriots -15 v Houston - Pats look a class above every team, nevermind Houston.

Pittsburgh @ Kansas over 45 - Hope Chiefs wins in a high scoring game. Pittsburgh's offence looks good though

Green Bay +4.5 @ Dallas - as posted earlier in the thread, I've got a feeling Green Bay can go all the way at decent odds. Rodgers is inspired at the moment.

Whatever the results, can't wait for another cracking weekend of games.
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Not a bettor me, but look like good choices all around. Not impressed by GB until last week. That Aaron Rodgers.
 

SerenityNigh said:
They're also pretty good at the football
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Nah. No competition in the AFC - none whatsoever for the best part of 15 years. Their playoff runs are laughable. Might as well just give them a bye all the way to the title game. Don't say the Colts/Payton Manning - a great offence but an absolutely shocking defense the whole time. And didn't they win all their Superbowls by like 1 or two points at the most?
 
Debaser said:
Nah. No competition in the AFC - none whatsoever for the best part of 15 years. Their playoff runs are laughable. Might as well just give them a bye all the way to the title game. Don't say the Colts/Payton Manning - a great offence but an absolutely shocking defense the whole time. And didn't they win all their Superbowls by like 1 or two points at the most?
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