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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 2, 2012 -> 04:43 PM) I'd say that Rose actually made a mistake by trying to take Lebron on, he can't do that. The guy is almost as fast as Rose but is also half a foot taller and what, 75 pounds more? He needs to be able to go to other people if Lebron alone is going to try to shut down Rose. Balta, Rose was hampered by a bum ankle, he was hurt in the Pacers series, it slowed him down, LBJ is fast for his size but he isn't that quick/fast.Believe me, just like Kevin Johnson gave MJ fits (MJ was a superior wing defender to LBJ), there is no way a 100% healthy Rose can't beat LBJ off the dribble. You do make a good point though, Rose would need to take it to LBJ and kick out to an open man, just like he did in one of the reg season game last year when he sucked in LBJ and kicked out to Deng who hit an open 3 that won the game.

I would also like to add that Cole looks good so far but in no way way is he going to nullify the Bulls PG advantage, I'll take a risk and say Rose>>>>Cole. You have to remember that Rose was 22 last year and never went that deep in the playoffs before, he can take LBJ on, he'll be more aggressive this time and attack him instead of taking fade away jumpers.Let Rose develope, kid is still learning the game and has been improving every year.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jan 2, 2012 -> 03:16 PM) You need to put that Bulls crack pipe down. Under no circumstance, outside of injury, can this Bulls team beat a Miami team playing at an optimal or near optimal level. The Bulls advantage at C is nullified because Miami can just go with either Bosh/Haslem, Haslem/Bosh at the 4/5 and be just fine. As far as depth goes, I don't know if this Norris Cole character is for real or not, but if he is, that advantage goes out the window as well. Once Battier gets acclimated, you have a bench of Cole, Battier, Haslem, Jones, Miller (though he has to prove he's healthy). We'll just have to see, I'm not ready to give the title to Miami.You also need to put your Heat crack pipe down, I'm not buying the Heat are unbeatable argument, hell yeah they can be beat.Micheal Jordan was really the only player you could say was unbeatable.James is nowhere near that level or else he would've won a title already.The Bulls have a bigger upside, they are younger and deeper and now have deep playoffs expirience. If that Mavs team can beat Miami, then they definitely can be beaten.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 2, 2012 -> 03:16 PM) I don't know if that can win a super bowl, but if you fortify the running game with an extra back and add in a possession WR to help bail out Tebow, Denver's formula ought to be able to put out a decent number of wins. The NFL is a throwing league, Tebow is a weak armed innacurate passer.It's over for Timmy.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 2, 2012 -> 03:12 PM) If you were in John Elway's seat and you had a pick around #21, an 8-8 team, and the option to do whatever you wanted without the fans killing you, would you draft a late first round QB, would you sign a FA, or would you go with Tebow? Draft...no team would let a capable QB go FA and Tebow is just not an option.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 2, 2012 -> 03:01 PM) No way in hell it is over, he gets next season as full time starter. Im not saying it is justified, but it will happen "Tebow led the Broncos to the playoffs" will be the rally call. And it will be that largely misinforming statement that will get him next season. If that happens, and Elway would be an idiot to let it happen, they could easily go 3-13 if they are dumb enough to let him start every game.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 2, 2012 -> 02:50 PM) No way I can see Elway making that move. Redskins, 100 percent. I think Elway will let this Tebow thing go on until people realize he is not a fit NFL QB(i know, such a hater I am), then he will get his franchise QB via draft. The Tebow experiment is over, teams have figured the scrub out and he will do next to nothing vs the Steelers.

QUOTE (zenryan @ Jan 2, 2012 -> 01:54 PM) I wonder which team will be dumb enough to overspend on Matt Flynn. Redskins or Broncos.

I liked Green Bay better last year, it may sound crazy but they were better at 10-6 than this year's 15-1 team.They were better balanced, really good offense with a really good D, this year they have a great offense with a D that gives up a lot of points. They can certainly win it all again this year but you can score on their D, stopping them enough to beat them will be the problem.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 2, 2012 -> 12:25 PM) Their D-ends would scare everyone. Umenyiora, Tuck, and Pierre-Paul. The Chiefs showed that the way to slow down GB is to get tons of pressure on Rodgers, and those 3 guys can easily wreak havoc. That would work against any offense in the league;)

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jan 2, 2012 -> 11:07 AM) Bulls beat a Bynum-less Lakers team. If both are playing their best, the Bulls will not beat the Heat. We just got to hope that if/when we play the Heat, they don't play up to their potential. To be fair, Rose wasn't the same after his ankle injury he suffered vs the Pacers, and Noah was ineffective after his hand injury, he didn't even play the 4th qtr in those playoff games, the Bulls advantage is in the PG and C position vs the Heat and with those players hampered, that nullified the Bulls advantage.I really believe the Bulls playing their best vs the Heat playing their best, it won't be a Heat 4-1 playoff victory again.The Bulls can beat Miami, they are bigger and deeper.Korver won't suck again, he missed a ton of open looks, at least I hope not.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 2, 2012 -> 10:47 AM) Wisconsin in January >>> Tennessee in late November. Will also affect GB's offense too.

Nowhere to go but up. I hope his son is better but it's because of Dunn's suckitude (and Rios/Peavy) that we no longer have MB.

I feel sorry for the little boy who is a Cubs fan, the kid is headed for a life of baseball frustrations.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 2, 2012 -> 10:32 AM) The last time they played outside, it was a 50-60 degree sunny day in Tennessee, and they only put up 22. Tenn D>GB D

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jan 2, 2012 -> 10:27 AM) This Wolves team is actually pretty damn good. They've been in every game so far and a lot of the games were against tough opponents. Basketball-Prospectus had the Wolves as the 8th seed in their pre-season predictions. I'd think they have a legit shot at the playoffs right now. Especially since Randolph could be out for a while for the Grizzlies. I was just messing with Felix

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jan 1, 2012 -> 10:58 PM) Let's see: Boozer is trying on Defense. Korver has looked like he's improved his ball handling. Brewer has clearly worked on his shot. Bogans became Rip. Butler is there to spell guys. Rose's vision and playmaking for others has improved too. ... Where's the weakness? But...they aren't athletic enough BTW, the Heat are 5-0 but aside from a very different Mavs team and a Pierce-less Celtics, they haven't really impressed me...Bulls beat the Lakers, Clippers and Grizzlies, teams that are supposed to make some noise in the WC.

QUOTE (Felix @ Jan 2, 2012 -> 08:33 AM) Between him and Rubio, the Wolves are becoming a truly entertaining team to watch. I strongly recommend giving them a shot with the free League Pass preview to anyone that hasn't watched them yet. Or just watch this: Other than the hair and I guess the flair on the court, he's not really that similar to Maravich at all. I'll watch them the next time they get a Chicago Bulls beatdown;)

IMO, the NFC team with the best chance to knock off the Pack are the Saints.They'll put up a ton of points on GB's defense, even in Lambeau.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jan 1, 2012 -> 06:42 PM) And his team is going to the playoffs. SMH... Don't worry, Broncos will be one and done and Elway will be able to tell Denver Tebow fans, "I told you so..."

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Dec 30, 2011 -> 06:10 PM) Well, to be fair, I was sick 90% because it was Chris Berman saying "Tebow" and 10% because they rhymed "Tebowing" with "Chemoing" Rhyming chemo to Tebow is what I found disgusting, like they were having fun with it...an aunt of mine recently had chemotherapy, it wasn't a fun ride for her and she still passed away.

Hate to see CQ leave , best o luck!

I agree that Rose sometimes shoots too many 3s but he's improving and if he ever gets a consistent outside shot, he'll be virtually ungaurdable.I don't mind him trying to improve his long range jump shot.

Clippers broadcast team were fawning all over Rose and even compared him to MJ in quickness and burst of speed...I absolutely love this Rose kid, he's only gonna get better.

Well, the unathletic Bulls kicked the high flying Clippers ass tonight and made it look easy...BTW, where's J4L? Rose is 5-0 vs Paul and he absolutely clowned him tonight.