NFL 2007 Schedule to be released April 5 - Page 2

bearsfan_51 · 03-30-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by smittyjs

If the Falcons vs the Titans isn't primetime, i will be totally shocked

Anyone that gives the Titans a primetime game is banking on the fact that the Titans won't regress this year, which is suspect.

But I agree, I think Vick vs. Young is instant primetime.

Geo · 03-30-2007, 12:50 PM

Keep in mind that Drew Brees somehow beat Peyton Manning for last year's All-Pro QB spot. He must pay come September 6th.

PS. I can't believe Manning didn't earn All-Pro or garner more than 2 MVP votes (Brees had 4 I believe). He had the best season of his career last year - yes, better than the record-breaking 2004 season of 49 touchdowns, if you look at what he had to do. Ugh, curse you fickle voters.

Achilles33 · 03-30-2007, 01:28 PM

Cowboys will have a prime-time game every other week, mark that down. I actually don't like that because whenever the Cowboys lose it is a huge story. Oh well. I think the Cowboys-Bears will definitly be a MNF game. Cowboys-Patriots will be a prime-time game as well.

GiantRutgersFan · 03-30-2007, 02:11 PM

Titans vs Atlanta is gonna be suspect. I think ATL is gonna be arond 500, but the Titans are gonna regress majorly imo....

although it would be a somewhat entertaining game

Geo · 03-30-2007, 02:51 PM

I would love to see the Dallas Cowboys @ the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football.

Sort of a 15-year anniversary of the 1992 season's Super Bowl XXVII. The vitirol of the Buffalo crowd against the hated Cowboys. The fact that the Bills traded their 2005 1st round pick to the 'boys for their 2004 1st round pick, which they then used to draft current franchise quarterback JP Losman. Losman versus Tony Romo in a battle of promising young quarterbacks. Lee Evans versus Terry Glenn. Wade Phillips, former head coach of the Buffalo Bills who lost the Music City Miracle playoff game and is now the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Players of the 4-time AFC Championship Bills teams, including newly elected Hall of Fame member Thurman Thomas, on the sidelines.

Please make it happen, schedule-makers.

neko4 · 03-30-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bearsfan_51

Bears should get plenty, probably 5 or 6. Bears-Saints should be a primier grab.

Other potential big games.

Cowboys-Bears
Eagles-Bears
Seahawks-Bears
Chargers-Bears (already opening week national game)
Broncos-Bears
Packers-Bears
Redskins-Bears (if Briggs is traded)

Isnt there a limit for MNF games and SNF games?

The Unseen · 03-30-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Geo

I would love to see the Dallas Cowboys @ the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football.

Sort of a 15-year anniversary of the 1992 season's Super Bowl XXVII. The vitirol of the Buffalo crowd against the hated Cowboys. The fact that the Bills traded their 2005 1st round pick to the 'boys for their 2004 1st round pick, which they then used to draft current franchise quarterback JP Losman. Losman versus Tony Romo in a battle of promising young quarterbacks. Lee Evans versus Terry Glenn. Wade Phillips, former head coach of the Buffalo Bills who lost the Music City Miracle playoff game and is now the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Players of the 4-time AFC Championship Bills teams, including newly elected Hall of Fame member Thurman Thomas, on the sidelines.

Please make it happen, schedule-makers.

Although that all sounds great, historic logic for a match-up (unless it's a signficiant anniversary or rivalry) doesn't hold much weight. It's all about the ratings of the now.

bearsfan_51 · 03-30-2007, 03:51 PM

Well Monday Night Football made some random games last year, unlike Sunday Night Football which was usually the more high profile matchups, so anything is possible.

GB12 · 03-30-2007, 03:56 PM

My guesses

@Detroit (already set Thanksgiving game)
Monday night VS Phily
Sunday night VS Bears

P-L · 03-30-2007, 03:58 PM

So for my birthday the NFL is going to tell me how many games the Lions will lose. Yay.

Number 10 · 03-30-2007, 04:01 PM

I'd say...

Giants @ Cowboys (already set)

Jets @ Giants

Possibly Giants @ Bears

Geo · 03-30-2007, 04:04 PM

The Cowboys (and the Giants) inherently draw ridiculously good ratings, and the Bills might attract New York viewers beyond the city of Buffalo if it's primetime football. Last year they paired a "small market" team (Jacksonville) with an NFC East ratings heavyweight (Giants) in Week 11.

The Bills didn't get a single primetime game last year - which is perfectly understandable given the previous 2005 season. But the team much improved last year and should get some love even if it's just one Monday Night game (or at least put it on NFLN).

I refuse to believe that Cowboys @ Bills is worse than some of last year's MNF games. And if an inferior team like the Houston Texans is going to get a primetime game, then the Buffalo Bills darn well should too.

SuperMcGee · 03-30-2007, 04:29 PM

Bills haven't been on MNF this millenium. I'd love to see it, though. We play a lot of tough teams at home, so we could very possibly host a sunday night game.

WinslowBodden · 03-30-2007, 04:50 PM

I want the Browns to get just one primetime game... lol.

I think we have a chance just because of our position in the draft (if we get a Quinn or a Russell or a Peterson that is)

bearsfan_51 · 03-30-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WinslowBodden

I want the Browns to get just one primetime game... lol.

I think we have a chance just because of our position in the draft (if we get a Quinn or a Russell or a Peterson that is)

Unless Cleveland gets hit by a hurricane, it's probably not gonna happen. Then again ESPN gave a few random teams games last year, so who knows.

WinslowBodden · 03-30-2007, 04:56 PM

We have had a primetime game against the Steelers nearly every year im pretty sure.

bearsfan_51 · 03-30-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Geo

The Cowboys (and the Giants) inherently draw ridiculously good ratings, and the Bills might attract New York viewers beyond the city of Buffalo if it's primetime football. Last year they paired a "small market" team (Jacksonville) with an NFC East ratings heavyweight (Giants) in Week 11.

The Bills didn't get a single primetime game last year - which is perfectly understandable given the previous 2005 season. But the team much improved last year and should get some love even if it's just one Monday Night game (or at least put it on NFLN).

I refuse to believe that Cowboys @ Bills is worse than some of last year's MNF games. And if an inferior team like the Houston Texans is going to get a primetime game, then the Buffalo Bills darn well should too.

Who is the Bills most marketable star?

Lee Evans?

Aaron Schoble (see..I can't even spell his name)

Honestly I think the only person on the Bills that the casual fan knows is Marv Levy. Maybe if they put Marv in the media box people will watch. Otherwise, I don't know.

bearsfan_51 · 03-30-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WinslowBodden

We have had a primetime game against the Steelers nearly every year im pretty sure.

Hmm...I live in Cleveland and I'm about 100% sure that isn't true. I recall one year, and I'm sure there have been one or two more, but every year I believe is incorrect.

TwOne · 03-30-2007, 05:00 PM

i expect none.:(

WinslowBodden · 03-30-2007, 05:09 PM

1999 we did against pittsburgh, 2000 i'm not sure, 2001 didnt have one, 2002 against baltimore, 2003 against the rams, 2004 baltimore and miami, 2005 pittsburgh, 2006 pittsburgh.

SuperMcGee · 03-30-2007, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bearsfan_51

Who is the Bills most marketable star?

Lee Evans?

Aaron Schoble (see..I can't even spell his name)

Honestly I think the only person on the Bills that the casual fan knows is Marv Levy. Maybe if they put Marv in the media box people will watch. Otherwise, I don't know.

Schobel is not marketable. One of the quietest and most humble guys in the league. But the staff is now looking at him to take on a leadership role. Could be our best player, but not really marketable.
The Losman-Evans connection is probably the only thing known decently widespread about our team, and we all know how misinformed people can be when it comes to Losman. A couple pro-bowlers as well, but they're either too quiet or too much a punter.