[aspinswramymn]

If we wanted to really go off on a tangent, let's ask how many TD's Johnny U, or Bart Starr, or Fran T, or guys like that would have thrown with the rules of today. Back then, a CB or Safety could mug a receiver all the way down the field. Offensive linemen were not allowed to use their hands at ALL to block. So on and so forth. Almost every rule change has been designed in order to create more offense. It's staggering to think what kind of numbers some old hall of famers would put up in the league nowadays, compared to what they actually did.

[Phassetus]

Offensive holding calls are a rarity this season. In week 13 there were 3 or 4 teams with single digit sacks allowed.

Roughing the passer and illegal contact calls against defensive lineman are way up as well.

"In the grasp" is a thing of the past.

[ElenaEvgeevna]

they have like 3 good WR's and 2 good TE's they cant cover them all plus add James.

[smokeberly]

besides his talented receiving corp he also has this years league enforcing the no contact after 5 yards rule due to him bitching last year about it to thank for all his td's this year. dont get me wrong his an excellent qb but he is getting alittle help from the league this year.

You call the league actually enforcing it's own rules helping Manning?

I could see it if the rule didn't exist before Manning played a game in the league, but in this case, Manning is just thriving in the system the NFL was supposed to have had in place...

[snislarne]

ah Slob Joey will get 50+ for a career!

If he stays in the league long enough he might have a chance!

[ehib8yPc]

You call the league actually enforcing it's own rules helping Manning?

I could see it if the rule didn't exist before Manning played a game in the league, but in this case, Manning is just thriving in the system the NFL was supposed to have had in place...

Still though, the rules being enforced correctly isnt a benefit that Marino had when he was in the league. Would Danny boy put up 50+ because of that? Who knows.

I do know that Payton is on a whole nother level this year, and the rules havent helped 31 other starting QBS to throw for 50+ Tds this season.

[SHaEFU0i]

I'm not saying I"m complaining, I'm just saying that's the way it is. Offensive records are going to start to lose meaning the more and more the NFL becomes like Arena Football. We had a 58-48 game not too long ago, between 2 pretty mediocre teams. Most people are ok with that, so the NFL is giving them what they want, which is fine. That's what businesses do. Just look for the gap between offenses and defenses to get bigger and bigger.

i didnt say you were, you are absolutely right. i dont mind the offense scoring but i also think they should let them play unless its blatant contact. this year i have and im sure everybody else has seen flags for the enforced rule that never should have been thrown.

[qd0vhq4f]

You call the league actually enforcing it's own rules helping Manning?

I could see it if the rule didn't exist before Manning played a game in the league, but in this case, Manning is just thriving in the system the NFL was supposed to have had in place...

yes, yes i do the league said at the beginning of the year that they would enforce it more strongly than in the past. just look at some of the scores thru the season. Do i think Manning and company are exceptional? absolutely. the system they are running there is blowing defenses away. IMO i think he is getting alittle help from the league not alot just enough. i dont think every team is benefiting due to several factors such as their qb sucks, their receivers suck, their system sucks etc etc...........

[wizardasa]

If we wanted to really go off on a tangent, let's ask how many TD's Johnny U, or Bart Starr, or Fran T, or guys like that would have thrown with the rules of today. Back then, a CB or Safety could mug a receiver all the way down the field. Offensive linemen were not allowed to use their hands at ALL to block. So on and so forth. Almost every rule change has been designed in order to create more offense. It's staggering to think what kind of numbers some old hall of famers would put up in the league nowadays, compared to what they actually did.

no offense= boring game= low attendance= no money. the league is making moves to keep the nfl machine going. smart business is what it comes down to even if its at the cost of the defenses working with one hand behind their backs.

[GlarlraTpople]

Peyton already has 2TDs. This guy is on a different planet.

TDs are to Harrison and Wayne

besides his talented receiving corp he also has this years league enforcing the no contact after 5 yards rule due to him bitching last year about it to thank for all his td's this year. dont get me wrong his an excellent qb but he is getting alittle help from the league this year.

[Feloascarlelt]

no offense= boring game= low attendance= no money. the league is making moves to keep the nfl machine going. smart business is what it comes down to even if its at the cost of the defenses working with one hand behind their backs.

I'm not saying I"m complaining, I'm just saying that's the way it is. Offensive records are going to start to lose meaning the more and more the NFL becomes like Arena Football. We had a 58-48 game not too long ago, between 2 pretty mediocre teams. Most people are ok with that, so the NFL is giving them what they want, which is fine. That's what businesses do. Just look for the gap between offenses and defenses to get bigger and bigger.

[gariharrr]

need him to get to 50 this week, for the bet.

I know you asked before, and I said i would probably wait till the season is over, but I do plan on paying out that bet as soon as he reaches the mark. (if he reaches the mark, he could still get injured)

[8cyVn4RJ]

ah Slob Joey will get 50+ for a career!

[RooldpalApata]

need him to get to 50 this week, for the bet.

[anderriter]

Peyton already has 2TDs. This guy is on a different planet.

TDs are to Harrison and Wayne