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04-11-2007, 04:56 PM
Anthony, Hialeah, Florida: What will be the 2007 NFL Schedule for the Miami Dolphins?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (1:03 PM ET ) Hello and welcome to the 2007 schedule chat. Trey Wingo and Co. are off to a strong start on the TV side. Schlereth and Woody joining Trey. I'll be here for two hours. Right now, we're focused on MNF for obvious reasons. Pats-Colts in Novemeber a nice matchup. Back with more in a moment.
Chris (NY): Its 1:02, where are the schedules, keep putting it off, come on already
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (1:06 PM ET ) OK, you guys can see the MNF games now. Didn't see Dallas at Buffalo coming. That's an interesting matchup. By the way, we're only talking schedules today. I'll sneak in a couple of draft questions in the second hour so you won't hate me. Did I read that right? Only one MNF appearance for the Cowboys. I'll doube-check and get back to you. Nov. 26 Joey and the Dolphins going to PItt...
TONY (ROCHESTER, NY): Finally Monday Night Football in Buffalo!! Gotta love it.
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (1:18 PM ET ) Yeah, Tony I think that's huge. I was a little shocked to see it, but it will be fun. And hopefully it won't be ridiculously cold at that point. I sort of felt the Chicago game coming. Not the Buffalo team, though.
Barry (Irvine): Miami looks like they'll have their usual end of season slide.
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (1:21 PM ET ) At Buffalo and at New England in the final month is tough. Also the Ravens coming to town. The Dolphins usually ramp things up a little later in the season. Not sure that will happen.
Scott (San Diego, CA): I'm surprised that San Diego only got 1 MNF game, especially with Indy, Bal and NE on their schedule.
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (1:26 PM ET ) Yeah, that's a little surprising. But let's clear something up. I don't see Cowboys at Chicago on the schedule even though several readers have suggested this. So I was correct in the first place. Cowboys at Buff is all you get.
Dustin (Bismarck, ND): I'm alittle upset the Patriots got shafted with no MNF games at home. They received two games away. Whats wrong with Gillette Stadium hosting MNF. Its one of the best facilities in the NFL. And I also cant believe the Patriots-Colts game didnt make national? How far do you see the Patriots going this year?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (1:37 PM ET ) I like what the Patriots did in the off-season and there's no reason to think they can' t make a strong run this season. I don't think getting snubbed at home is an indictment of the Gillette Stadium. The toughest part of that schedule might be Oct. 14th through Nov. 4. Pats play Cowboys, Dolphins and Indy on the road in three out of four weeks.
Dr. Brilcream, Indianapolis IN: Why such harsh words for the Bills? If they get Turner from the Chargers, Hall/Tymmons, or Willis/Leonard in the 1st 2 rounds, they will have addressed some of their key issues and gotten younger. Also, any chance they pick up a decent wideout in the 2nd or 3rd? Answer this or we'll ban you from our hair products!!
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (1:47 PM ET ) I'm sorry, did I say something harsh about the Bills?
Barry East Brunswick, NJ: Why did the Jets after a great season did not get any MNF games. Are they afraid of having you guys at the Meadowlands?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (2:10 PM ET ) Yes, I actually asked the MNF guys not to send me to the Meadowlands this year because that Port Authority bus ride now cost $10 for a roundtrip. And they listened to me!
Not sure what to make of the lack of love for the Jets. Hey, not everyone's going to be happy.
Christian (Boise): There seems to be a trend with some of the "bottom feeders"...they're getting jobbed on the schedule. Buffalo statistically has to play the toughest schedule this coming season...who comes up with the scheduling? It's crap...
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (3:11 PM ET ) Christian, you asked the 1,087th question today. You guys are prolific. As I pointed out earlier, every team has at least a couple things to complain about. When we have more time, I promise to write a revealing and BORING column on how the league comes up with its schedule. A lot of this stuff is simply luck of the draw, but I'll try to break it down for you at some point.
Dan (Port Allegany, PA): What do think that atmosphere will be like when Willis McGahee returns to Buffalo to play for the Ravens since he's bashed he teammates, his former coaches and the city of Buffalo ever since arriving in Baltimore?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (3:16 PM ET ) I think you won't be able to find a table at Applebee's that weekend. And I'm going out on a limb here. You guys think the Bills got killed on the schedule. I see nine wins on that schedule
~The Answer
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (1:03 PM ET ) Hello and welcome to the 2007 schedule chat. Trey Wingo and Co. are off to a strong start on the TV side. Schlereth and Woody joining Trey. I'll be here for two hours. Right now, we're focused on MNF for obvious reasons. Pats-Colts in Novemeber a nice matchup. Back with more in a moment.
Chris (NY): Its 1:02, where are the schedules, keep putting it off, come on already
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (1:06 PM ET ) OK, you guys can see the MNF games now. Didn't see Dallas at Buffalo coming. That's an interesting matchup. By the way, we're only talking schedules today. I'll sneak in a couple of draft questions in the second hour so you won't hate me. Did I read that right? Only one MNF appearance for the Cowboys. I'll doube-check and get back to you. Nov. 26 Joey and the Dolphins going to PItt...
TONY (ROCHESTER, NY): Finally Monday Night Football in Buffalo!! Gotta love it.
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (1:18 PM ET ) Yeah, Tony I think that's huge. I was a little shocked to see it, but it will be fun. And hopefully it won't be ridiculously cold at that point. I sort of felt the Chicago game coming. Not the Buffalo team, though.
Barry (Irvine): Miami looks like they'll have their usual end of season slide.
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (1:21 PM ET ) At Buffalo and at New England in the final month is tough. Also the Ravens coming to town. The Dolphins usually ramp things up a little later in the season. Not sure that will happen.
Scott (San Diego, CA): I'm surprised that San Diego only got 1 MNF game, especially with Indy, Bal and NE on their schedule.
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (1:26 PM ET ) Yeah, that's a little surprising. But let's clear something up. I don't see Cowboys at Chicago on the schedule even though several readers have suggested this. So I was correct in the first place. Cowboys at Buff is all you get.
Dustin (Bismarck, ND): I'm alittle upset the Patriots got shafted with no MNF games at home. They received two games away. Whats wrong with Gillette Stadium hosting MNF. Its one of the best facilities in the NFL. And I also cant believe the Patriots-Colts game didnt make national? How far do you see the Patriots going this year?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (1:37 PM ET ) I like what the Patriots did in the off-season and there's no reason to think they can' t make a strong run this season. I don't think getting snubbed at home is an indictment of the Gillette Stadium. The toughest part of that schedule might be Oct. 14th through Nov. 4. Pats play Cowboys, Dolphins and Indy on the road in three out of four weeks.
Dr. Brilcream, Indianapolis IN: Why such harsh words for the Bills? If they get Turner from the Chargers, Hall/Tymmons, or Willis/Leonard in the 1st 2 rounds, they will have addressed some of their key issues and gotten younger. Also, any chance they pick up a decent wideout in the 2nd or 3rd? Answer this or we'll ban you from our hair products!!
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (1:47 PM ET ) I'm sorry, did I say something harsh about the Bills?
Barry East Brunswick, NJ: Why did the Jets after a great season did not get any MNF games. Are they afraid of having you guys at the Meadowlands?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (2:10 PM ET ) Yes, I actually asked the MNF guys not to send me to the Meadowlands this year because that Port Authority bus ride now cost $10 for a roundtrip. And they listened to me!
Not sure what to make of the lack of love for the Jets. Hey, not everyone's going to be happy.
Christian (Boise): There seems to be a trend with some of the "bottom feeders"...they're getting jobbed on the schedule. Buffalo statistically has to play the toughest schedule this coming season...who comes up with the scheduling? It's crap...
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (3:11 PM ET ) Christian, you asked the 1,087th question today. You guys are prolific. As I pointed out earlier, every team has at least a couple things to complain about. When we have more time, I promise to write a revealing and BORING column on how the league comes up with its schedule. A lot of this stuff is simply luck of the draw, but I'll try to break it down for you at some point.
Dan (Port Allegany, PA): What do think that atmosphere will be like when Willis McGahee returns to Buffalo to play for the Ravens since he's bashed he teammates, his former coaches and the city of Buffalo ever since arriving in Baltimore?
http://assets.espn.go.com/i/sn2.gif Matt Mosley: (3:16 PM ET ) I think you won't be able to find a table at Applebee's that weekend. And I'm going out on a limb here. You guys think the Bills got killed on the schedule. I see nine wins on that schedule
~The Answer