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Re: *** <'''> Play-Offs 2003 <'''> ***

By raidergreg69
4/19/2018 10:45 pm
I did just take out the Nickel Normal Double LB Blitz, it hasn't been that great of a play anyway. Other than that, I believe my rules should take care of the rest.

Re: *** <'''> Play-Offs 2003 <'''> ***

By raidergreg69
4/19/2018 11:18 pm
Good luck Mcarovil, I'm not worried about the code stuff, I've reviewed my rules I always use and our game log from earlier this season and my defensive plays seem to get rotated just fine.

What I am worried about is how I'm going to stop your offense without these 2 on my DL.





I might be able to get away with using Ehrmantraut as he's questionable, but his knee is only 31%. Davola's foot is 8%, just enough to not be eligible for IR.

I'm also worried about how I'm going to score. The only time I've scored decently against Cleveland was the result of short fields after Browns turnovers.

I don't know about anyone else but I'm ready for some football.

Re: *** <'''> Play-Offs 2003 <'''> ***

By raidergreg69
4/20/2018 1:43 am
WOW, what a game Mcarovil, that was intense. I was ticked off all game about my offense, especially after that sweet opening drive ended in a Hubbard fumble. To my eye it looked as if the Browns offense was going to bust a big play at any moment but my DB's did an excellent job tackling after the catch. They needed to after my DL had zero sacks and just 5 hurries. Get well soon #64 and #94.

When the Raiders had the ball they moved it well at times until a sack and/or a penalty set us back. Raiders had 8 accepted penalties vs just 1 for Cleveland. This was a defensive slugfest and that's exactly how I needed this game to be as I doubt I could win a shootout the way Cleveland's defense always gives me fits.

Now that I finally cleared the Cleveland hurdle on my 3rd try, I get Grandad. On one hand, he is probably relieved not to have to face Cleveland again after 3 straight losses. On the other hand, the Raiders won our only regular season game, 23-10, way back in 2001. https://nfl.myfootballnow.com/box/478

Re: *** <'''> Play-Offs 2003 <'''> ***

By GrandadB
4/20/2018 2:03 am
Not at all Mac, no disrespect or complaint meant at all. Its a common thing that happens for anyone who uses a lot of the 3wr formation plays, myself included. No way would I infer that you would do something like that to exploit the game, it just so happens that a lot of the 3wr plays are better than most others, and thats why they get used a lot. What triggered my post was your comment about the overuse, so I thought I would see if it was what I thought it was. Same thing happened to me in my other playoff game with the Nickel Dbl Blitz, it is usually one of the better defensive plays, unless it gets overuse. It took me longer than it should to figure out why that was happening, and my only intent was to inform others from unknowingly getting extreme Nickel defensive play overuse because of it, which is not a good thing when you spend a lot of time to gameplan and think you are going to get a good mix of plays and you dont. Sorry for any misunderstanding Mac.
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Re: *** <'''> Play-Offs 2003 <'''> ***

By GrandadB
4/20/2018 2:12 am
GG and great season Chicago/vcr! We got the breaks in that one, the sim was in our favor. Hopefully we didnt use it all up in that one, the Dirty Birds have not done well in the Super Bowls, so you have a good streak to count on raidergreg, lol.

Re: *** <'''> Play-Offs 2003 <'''> ***

By raidergreg69
4/20/2018 2:37 am
GrandadB wrote:
the Dirty Birds have not done well in the Super Bowls, so you have a good streak to count on raidergreg, lol.


Another streak...across all of my past and present teams I have been in 7 LC's. My record is 2-5, but 2-0 as the Raiders.

Re: *** <'''> Play-Offs 2003 <'''> ***

By vcr5150
4/20/2018 9:27 am
GrandadB wrote:
GG and great season Chicago/vcr! We got the breaks in that one, the sim was in our favor. Hopefully we didnt use it all up in that one, the Dirty Birds have not done well in the Super Bowls, so you have a good streak to count on raidergreg, lol.


Yeah, the first half was kind of weird - you blew us out but it kind of felt closer than the score indicated. The two first half turnovers and the first half discrepancy in 3rd down conversions (I think you guys were something like 6/7) is what made the wheels fall off our wagon.

Chicago had a better season than expected, even with the disappointing ending. Good luck in the Super Bowl.

Re: *** <'''> Play-Offs 2003 <'''> ***

By Mcarovil
4/20/2018 12:57 pm
Congrats to the Raiders. A well earned trip to the super bowl. That was a tough game all the way. You guys chipped away at the lead in that second half and won the game. Continue the AFC dominance!

Re: *** <'''> Play-Offs 2003 <'''> ***

By Gustoon
4/22/2018 6:31 am
Should be a good superbowl , we have the ever present Browns who know how to get the job done, but the Raiders seem to have momentum on their side. Can't wait to watch this one.

Re: *** <'''> Play-Offs 2003 <'''> ***

By CrazyRazor
4/22/2018 9:52 pm
Gustoon wrote:
Should be a good superbowl , we have the ever present Browns who know how to get the job done, but the Raiders seem to have momentum on their side. Can't wait to watch this one.

Browns? Don't you mean Falcons? ;)