Division Rivals

[Maulbert]

The Rams look incredible.

The Rams are class. But they haven't really been tested yet this year. Hell, they haven't even left California yet. Let's see what happens Thursday before we anoint them.

Kick off is less than 4 days away.

Rams today lost Peters, Talib, Easley and JoJo.

There is now no Kick Returner and we have a sub-par fill in for our pro-bowl kicker. Best two DBs out.

I still think Rams beat Vikes in a tough battle.

The Rams will probably still be favored, especially after the egg Minnesota laid yesterday, and I'm inclined to think they'll win. I just don't like declaring the division race over less than a quarter of the way through the season, it has nothing to do with talent estimations. Plus, I am just sick and tired of the Negative Nancys that have overflowed on this message board.

 

[RedAlice]

What???

I was talking about the Week 4 game.

I didn’t say anything about “declaring” anything.

ETA though: is this the thread from pre-season about the best QB in the division being not even discussable as Wilson wins it hands down with no doubt? I do believe I said, let’s play the games.

We are playing them.

 

[Maulbert]

What???

I was talking about the Week 4 game.

I didn’t say anything about “declaring” anything.

I wasn't complaining about your post, I was just explaining my comment on refusing to anoint the Rams just yet. The Negative Nancys are the idiots around here who think the Hawks should fire Carroll, cut Wilson, and tank for Justin Herbert or whoever the talking heads are fawning over at the moment.

 

[chris98251]

What???

I was talking about the Week 4 game.

I didn’t say anything about “declaring” anything.

I wasn't complaining about your post, I was just explaining my comment on refusing to anoint the Rams just yet. The Negative Nancys are the idiots around here who think the Hawks should fire Carroll, cut Wilson, and tank for Justin Herbert or whoever the talking heads are fawning over at the moment.

You forgot trade Earl for what you can get and package him with Ifedi.

 

[94Smith]

Adversity brings out the worst of the fan base

 

[Popeyejones]

Adversity brings out the worst of the fan base

Oh man no.

Success brings out the worst of a fan base.

It's only the fans of successful teams that prattle on about league wide conspiracies to hold their team down every time they lose, that constantly complain about imagined slights and disrespect, and that act haughty to other fans because they are fans of teams that happen to be good at the moment. Success also brings out all the bandwagon fans that shout loudly about things they entirely don't understand.

Nothing brings out the worst in fans (and the worst fans) like success.

 

[RolandDeschain]

Adversity brings out the worst of the fan base

Oh man no.

Success brings out the worst of a fan base.

It's only the fans of successful teams that prattle on about league wide conspiracies to hold their team down every time they lose, that constantly complain about imagined slights and disrespect, and that act haughty to other fans because they are fans of teams that happen to be good at the moment. Success also brings out all the bandwagon fans that shout loudly about things they entirely don't understand.

Nothing brings out the worst in fans (and the worst fans) like success.

There's also no limit on how far back that success can be...see the countless D-bag 49ers fans we've had over the years well after their glory years were gone and before Harbaugh.

Every single attempt at saying anything other than great things about the 49ers being met with "FIVE RINGZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!111".....Ugh.

 

[5_Golden_Rings]

Adversity brings out the worst of the fan base

Oh man no.

Success brings out the worst of a fan base.

It's only the fans of successful teams that prattle on about league wide conspiracies to hold their team down every time they lose, that constantly complain about imagined slights and disrespect, and that act haughty to other fans because they are fans of teams that happen to be good at the moment. Success also brings out all the bandwagon fans that shout loudly about things they entirely don't understand.

Nothing brings out the worst in fans (and the worst fans) like success.

There's also no limit on how far back that success can be...see the countless D-bag 49ers fans we've had over the years well after their glory years were gone and before Harbaugh.

Every single attempt at saying anything other than great things about the 49ers being met with "FIVE RINGZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!111".....Ugh.

I know, man... Every. Single. Post.

 

[Popeyejones]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[adeltaY]

What???

I was talking about the Week 4 game.

I didn’t say anything about “declaring” anything.

I wasn't complaining about your post, I was just explaining my comment on refusing to anoint the Rams just yet. The Negative Nancys are the idiots around here who think the Hawks should fire Carroll, cut Wilson, and tank for Justin Herbert or whoever the talking heads are fawning over at the moment.

Man I wasnt trying to be negative I was calling it how I see it. Not anointing them, but they look like the best team in the NFC so far, no?

 

[RolandDeschain]

I know, man... Every. Single. Post.

You jest, but there WERE some short-lived Niners fans around here where it was nearly every post.

 

[adeltaY]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/billbarnwell/status/1044094714495029248[/tweet]

Mind-boggling.

 

[b8rtm8nn]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/billbarnwell/status/1044094714495029248[/tweet]

Mind-boggling.

Wow...

 

[94Smith]

Vikings are going to have a sour taste in their mouth. Should be a good game!

 

[adeltaY]

Vikings are going to have a sour taste in their mouth. Should be a good game!

They were a historically good third down defense last year... could be a good matchup if the Vikes get their heads outta their rears.

 

[Maulbert]

What???

I was talking about the Week 4 game.

I didn’t say anything about “declaring” anything.

I wasn't complaining about your post, I was just explaining my comment on refusing to anoint the Rams just yet. The Negative Nancys are the idiots around here who think the Hawks should fire Carroll, cut Wilson, and tank for Justin Herbert or whoever the talking heads are fawning over at the moment.

Man I wasnt trying to be negative I was calling it how I see it. Not anointing them, but they look like the best team in the NFC so far, no?

Sorry, the only part directed towards you was my unwillingness to crown the Rams. The Negative Nancys was especially targeted at the foaming-mouth hoard in the main forum.

 

[adeltaY]

Gotcha. I think they've looked the best of the NFC teams so far, but it's only been three weeks. We've seen lots of teams get off to hot starts and falter - 2016 Vikes, 2015 Falcons, 2017 Chiefs come to mind. I'm not sure the Rams are in that category of team, but they could be. Losing your top 2 corners, even if it is for a couple weeks, is a problem.

 

[Maulbert]

Gotcha. I think they've looked the best of the NFC teams so far, but it's only been three weeks. We've seen lots of teams get off to hot starts and falter - 2016 Vikes, 2015 Falcons, 2017 Chiefs come to mind. I'm not sure the Rams are in that category of team, but they could be. Losing your top 2 corners, even if it is for a couple weeks, is a problem.

The Rams, probably are for real, but they haven't really played anyone yet. Their opponents combined record is 1-8, with the only victory being over the Nathan Peterman-led Bills. I just want them to prove it against real talent first.

 

[adeltaY]

Sounds fair to me! I think we are all vikings fans for tomorrow!

 

[RedAlice]

Gotcha. I think they've looked the best of the NFC teams so far, but it's only been three weeks. We've seen lots of teams get off to hot starts and falter - 2016 Vikes, 2015 Falcons, 2017 Chiefs come to mind. I'm not sure the Rams are in that category of team, but they could be. Losing your top 2 corners, even if it is for a couple weeks, is a problem.

The Rams, probably are for real, but they haven't really played anyone yet. Their opponents combined record is 1-8, with the only victory being over the Nathan Peterman-led Bills. I just want them to prove it against real talent first.

:179417:

Oh wait, you want proof v real talent, so Vikes prolly no longer qualify.

Who does?