Do you like watching Preseason games? [Archive]

sneakers

08-03-2008, 01:00 AM

BroncoWave

08-03-2008, 01:11 AM

Only if it's the Broncos. I'll watch other teams but it usually bores me. I like watching the Broncos in the preseason just to see the rookies and new acquisitions on the field.

NameUsedBefore

08-03-2008, 01:15 AM

The first few... after awhile though you get a general idea. I don't think four pre-season games are really necessary.

Italianmobstr7

08-03-2008, 01:38 AM

I like watch pre-season but it should only be 2 or 3 games at most. 4 games (5 for the hall of fame game teams) is WAY too long. I obviously enjoy watching the Broncos games more than any of the others, but I watch a few just to see who has some good young talent. See if there's any players that I had my eye on in the draft and how they're doing.

sneakers

08-03-2008, 01:49 AM

The first few... after awhile though you get a general idea. I don't think four pre-season games are really necessary.

The 4th one is kind of a throw away game...

NameUsedBefore

08-03-2008, 01:54 AM

The 4th one is kind of a throw away game...

Should be between the mascots, IMO.

sneakers

08-03-2008, 02:11 AM

Should be between the mascots, IMO.

Pretty much the same talent level after the second quarter. :D

Lonestar

08-03-2008, 02:13 AM

like watching paint dry after they take out eh starters is is meaningless for both HC just trying to see if the scrubs can hold their water..

just slightly better than watching baseball on TV..

broncophan

08-03-2008, 05:48 AM

If it's the broncos.....and they are on tv........I have to watch it....even though it's preseason.

I would not pay to go to a preseason game though...

Jwalk - JayCutty6Goes - CasinoRoyal

08-03-2008, 05:56 AM

I only get excited about the Broncos Pre Season games. But i watch them all on NFL network just because its NFL football again.

Jwalk - JayCutty6Goes - CasinoRoyal

08-03-2008, 05:58 AM

like watching paint dry after they take out eh starters is is meaningless for both HC just trying to see if the scrubs can hold their water..

just slightly better than watching baseball on TV..

I would not call it meaningless, Those guys who come in after the starters are the guys your going to have to depends on when somebody goes down. I like watching to see the depth of my team. Good depth is always good.

Tned

08-03-2008, 07:14 AM

Many people complain about the preseason being too long, but I love watching, well listening to the Broncos on the internet radio during the preseason...

maybe an analogy for why I love it is in order, let's say you are a man on a deserted island for a few years, and then you are rescued, the first female you see would look pretty good, no matter how haggish.

I don't like preseason as much as the regular season, because whether or not the team wins or loses is less important than evaluating multiple players at multiple positions.

However, I still look forward to them and watch all the Broncos preseason games that are televised.

I would rather have a 20 game regular season and no pre-season games, but that will never happen (not to mention screwing up tons of historical stat categories).

Bronco9798

08-03-2008, 07:19 AM

Games 2 and 3 are probably the best. Game 4 of pre season totally blows. I'm always so glad when it ends.

Tned

08-03-2008, 07:22 AM

Games 2 and 3 are probably the best. Game 4 of pre season totally blows. I'm always so glad when it ends.

Ditto. Game 2 is usually pretty good, and Shanny usually leaves his offensive starters in the game until sometime in the 3rd quarter in game three, to get them used to and see how they do coming out after half time.

Nomad

08-03-2008, 09:05 AM

Den21vsBal19

08-03-2008, 09:23 AM

If the timing's right then probably, but I ain't sitting up 'til 5am and booking a day off work like I would for SNF/MNF football ;)

Krugan

08-03-2008, 09:46 AM

Love them, rarely do I miss listening, if not watching the Broncos preseason games.

There is something interesting about watching what is behind the first string and looking for that diamond in the rough. At least for me, it keeps it more interesting than the meaningless outcome.

jrelway

08-03-2008, 11:48 AM

BroncoWave

08-03-2008, 11:59 AM

I would much rather watch a good baseball game than a preseason football game.

Italianmobstr7

08-03-2008, 12:03 PM

I would watch the BRONCOS, if they showed the game here in NODAK. Are there any games on ESPN or NFLN, looked like they are all played on CBS in Denver? I don't mind watching other teams as long as I don't have anything going on but I like watching football regardless whether 1st team or 3rd team is playing because I do love the game.

Aug. 16th Broncos vs Cowboys is on NFLN LIVE, so is the Broncos vs Cardinals game. Also, all games will be re-aired on NFLN at some time.

Here's the COMPELTE schedule for ALL of the pre-season games showing on NFLN and when they show.

http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story?id=09000d5d809476d7&template=with-video&confirm=true

Lonestar

08-03-2008, 12:13 PM

Ditto. Game 2 is usually pretty good, and Shanny usually leaves his offensive starters in the game until sometime in the 3rd quarter in game three, to get them used to and see how they do coming out after half time.

I thought this one was game 3 get them tuned up for the start of the regular season and then rest them in game 4 let the nicks and bruises heal up.

Something about watching hackney and ramsey play instead of Jay.

Sure some of the games you get to see the 3rd and 4th stringers but unless the world beaks the chances of them seeing meaningful time during a real game are slim and NADA..

Plus they are playing against the other teams scrubs, so you get very little meaningful out of it.. other than it is almost football, it is a total waste of time..

Lonestar

08-03-2008, 12:15 PM

I would much rather watch a good baseball game than a preseason football game.

no such thing as a good baseball game especially on TV.

Nomad

08-03-2008, 12:18 PM

anything beats watching baseball.

Unless you're at the game or playing, but watching it on tv is :drool:.

BroncoWave

08-03-2008, 12:18 PM

no such thing as a good baseball game especially on TV.

You just have to have an appreciation for the sport. I used to find it boring too but after spending a year with my HS baseball team keeping the stats for them and just learning more about the game, I can't get enough of it! Heck I watch the Jon Lester no-hitter on my computer over live sporting events sometimes! :D

Skinny

08-03-2008, 12:37 PM

Oh yeah. Other than the once a week NASCAR race(which i hardly ever watch anymore) and a occasional golf tourney, there's really nothing else sports wise i like to watch.

The regular season is so short and the off season is sooo long. The pre-season is my quick fix to hold me over till week 1, and not a minute to soon.

SB MVPs are born in the pre-season.

BroncoJoe

08-03-2008, 12:44 PM

Pre-season games are a lot better than nothing! I watch them - as many as I can.

BroncoWave

08-03-2008, 12:46 PM

Pre-season games are a lot better than nothing! I watch them - as many as I can.

True, even though it's two teams I couldn't care less about, I'm pretty stoked for the Hall of Fame game tonight just to get a little taste of football.

BroncoJoe

08-03-2008, 12:49 PM

True, even though it's two teams I couldn't care less about, I'm pretty stoked for the Hall of Fame game tonight just to get a little taste of football.

I can't wait either. FOOTBALL!!!

My wife on the otherhand.... :tsk:

BroncoWave

08-03-2008, 12:50 PM

I can't wait either. FOOTBALL!!!

My wife on the otherhand.... :tsk:

Luckily my mom loves football so it's not a problem in our house. I can only hope I'm as lucky when I get married!

Nomad

08-03-2008, 12:53 PM

I can't wait either. FOOTBALL!!!

My wife on the otherhand.... :tsk:

Same here! Mine as well saw the schedule on the frig and made the statement, "That craps here already"! :throwrock: I was nice and didn't say anything!:angel:

Lonestar

08-03-2008, 01:04 PM

You just have to have an appreciation for the sport. I used to find it boring too but after spending a year with my HS baseball team keeping the stats for them and just learning more about the game, I can't get enough of it! Heck I watch the Jon Lester no-hitter on my computer over live sporting events sometimes! :D

Hey I played up into HS it so understand it well played softball fast pitch for a decade in high end church leagues. I can go to a game but fall asleep in front of TV can almost handle listening to one while driving, but NO TV..

BroncoJoe

08-03-2008, 01:06 PM

Golf on TV is better than Baseball.

Lonestar

08-03-2008, 01:07 PM

Golf on TV is better than Baseball.

barely and only because they have lots of cameras and the action is pretty fast that way..

I like to think about how I would make the shot..

BroncoJoe

08-03-2008, 01:09 PM

barely and only because they have lots of cameras and the action is pretty fast that way..

I like to think about how I would make the shot..

Same here! After watching a bit of Golf on the tube, I'll either break out the Wii or head to the course.

Only to return home totally frustrated.

AlWilsonizKING

08-03-2008, 02:14 PM

I enjoy the first few minutes/first quarter....then it's just a bunch of talking and walking around the house while the "shmoes" play.

PEACE!!!

Midnight Blue

08-03-2008, 04:33 PM

Golf on TV is better than Baseball.

Either one would rank near "watching paint dry" on the "excitement scale"....:coffee:

Jwalk - JayCutty6Goes - CasinoRoyal

08-03-2008, 04:35 PM

Pre season football is definitly better than watching Golf withouth Tiger. Baseball is starting to warm up.

Nothing like the NFL season though.

Benetto

08-03-2008, 05:39 PM

Pre season rocks...Anything football is good after waiting this long.:defense:

Jwalk - JayCutty6Goes - CasinoRoyal

08-03-2008, 05:54 PM

Seems like this off season went by faster this time around though. I guess when your out doing things time fly.

Tned

08-03-2008, 05:55 PM

Seems like this off season went by faster this time around though. I guess when your out doing things time fly.

It crawled from my perspective.

Jwalk - JayCutty6Goes - CasinoRoyal

08-03-2008, 06:02 PM

It crawled from my perspective.

Lol well mine was on a 747 jet. Only thing i hate is how late the draft is after the season ends. Thats another topic though.

Timmy!

08-03-2008, 06:03 PM

I watch all the Broncos preseason games, gotta love being in Colorado :D I also watch several other preseason games. For 1, it's football and I've been missing it for MONTHS. 2, it helps for finding some sleepers for fantasy football. I got a steal on Jones-Drew in something like round 20 when he was a rookie.

Tned

08-03-2008, 06:05 PM

Lol well mine was on a 747 jet. Only thing i hate is how late the draft is after the season ends. Thats another topic though.

Well, I have spent a fair amout of the offseason on regional jets and 767's, but no 747's.

BroncoWave

08-03-2008, 06:27 PM

Yeah, the offseason has crawled for me too. Seems like years since we beat the Vikes in week 17.

Jwalk - JayCutty6Goes - CasinoRoyal

08-03-2008, 06:40 PM

Well, I have spent a fair amout of the offseason on regional jets and 767's, but no 747's.

Dang.

One would think that alot of traveling could definitly make time fly.

Kaylore

08-03-2008, 06:50 PM

Yes, I like watching preseason games. It lets you see if someone has potential or not. It also signals the official end of the sports dearth that begins in June. It also signals the return of football. If you asked me if I wanted to watch a pre-season game in December I would tell you I'd rather play with some empty glue bottles.

broncosfanscott

08-03-2008, 08:56 PM

I like watching preseason game, however prefer the Broncos games. I mean I will watch some of the other game like I do all the primetime games during the season.

Right now I am happy football season is finally upon us. :D

BroncoWave

08-03-2008, 09:06 PM

Hey I played up into HS it so understand it well played softball fast pitch for a decade in high end church leagues. I can go to a game but fall asleep in front of TV can almost handle listening to one while driving, but NO TV..

Fair enough. Just for me, though, I gained a much bigger respect for baseball after actually being with the team for a year.

Chidoze

08-03-2008, 09:10 PM

To be short and to the point.......

If it aint the Broncos, it sucks and I aint watchin! :cool:

Simple Jaded

08-03-2008, 10:43 PM

I'll watch NFL football at any time of the year, even preseason......between 24, Deadliest Catch and Myth Busters repeats, Hockey and a few other things (psst......it rhymes with Porn) there is a lot of free TV time to fill.

I'd rather tickle a Lions balls than watch the crap on regular TV these days......

Skinny

08-03-2008, 10:50 PM

I'd rather tickle a Lions balls than watch the crap on regular TV these days......You do still watch 'Ghost Whisper' with the volume turned down don't you.

I watch it with the volume up BTW.

Simple Jaded

08-03-2008, 11:26 PM

You do still watch 'Ghost Whisper' with the volume turned down don't you.

I watch it with the volume up BTW.

http://l.yimg.com/img.tv.yahoo.com/tv/us/img/site/51/99/0000045199_20071226131809.jpg?x=626&sig=EYEbhic2vDHljDGAJr2QZA--

Guilty......