NFL Puzzle, 2005 (3D)

WSUCougar · 01-04-2005, 03:46 PM

All current NFL teams are included in this puzzle. They are grouped on each line for a specific reason. Your job is to plug the missing team into its proper line, and more importantly state the reason why it fits.

The groupings start simple and get more difficult, and anything goes.

Panthers/Texans, 49’ers/? = Lions

Coaches' previous jobs (Dom Capers, Steve Mariucci)

Rams/Cardinals, Ravens/? = Colts

The Rams replaced the Cardinals in St. Louis, and the Ravens replaced the Colts in Baltimore.

Giants/Cowboys, Chargers/? = Chiefs
Giants beat their division rivals in Week 17, and so did the Chargers.

Jets/Jags, Patriots/? = Bucs

Marshall QBs, Michigan QBs (Pennington/Leftwich, Brady/Griese)

Redskins/Broncos, Packers/? = Saints

Broncos and Saints got starting CBs in trades from the Redskins and the Packers, respectively.

Dolphins/Browns, Raiders/? = Falcons

Dolphins and Browns fired their coaches mid-season; Raiders and Falcons hired theirs before the season.

Eagles/Seahawks, Steelers/? = Titans

Reid and Holmgren have coaching tenure in the NFC, Cowher and Fisher in the AFC. By the way, Fisher beat out Mike "The Teeth" Shanahan by a matter of a few days.

Bears/Bengals, Bills/? = Vikings

Lovie Smith and Marvin Lewis were linebacker coaches, and Mike Mularkey and Mike Tice were tight end coaches.

cthomer5000 · 01-04-2005, 03:51 PM

missing teams:

Titans
Chiefs
Vikings
Falcons
Saints

VPI97 · 01-04-2005, 03:55 PM

Rams/Cardinals, Ravens/Colts

current team/original team

cthomer5000 · 01-04-2005, 03:56 PM

Rams/Cardinals, Ravens/Colts (St. Louis & Baltimore being the connection)

cthomer5000 · 01-04-2005, 03:56 PM

curse you, commish!

Booj · 01-04-2005, 03:57 PM

Rams/Cardinals, Ravens/? =

Colts

The Rams replaced the Cardinals in St. Louis, and the Ravens replaced the Colts in Baltimore.

WSUCougar · 01-04-2005, 03:58 PM

All three of you are correct.

VPI97 · 01-04-2005, 03:58 PM

I win.

Booj · 01-04-2005, 03:58 PM

curse you, both of you!

Buzzbee · 01-04-2005, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Giants/Cowboys, Chargers/? =

Is this Chiefs?

Parcells is to Giants/Cowboys as Marty Schottenheimer is to Chargers/Chiefs?

cthomer5000 · 01-04-2005, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzzbee

Is this Chiefs?

Parcells is to Giants/Cowboys as Marty Schottenheimer is to Chargers/Chiefs?

That would make a lot of sense. The 1st and 4th team for both coaches, both in the same division.

edit: wouldn't be Marty's 1st team. doh. that would be Browns/Chargers if that were the case.

cthomer5000 · 01-04-2005, 04:15 PM

My thought is:

Jets/Jags, Patriots/? =

Marshall QBs, Michigan QBs?

Buzzbee · 01-04-2005, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Panthers/Texans, 49’ers/? =

Were Carolina and Texas the last two teams to enter the league? Was SF an "expansion" team and if so, who entered the league about the same time? Could this be it?

WSUCougar · 01-04-2005, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzzbee

Is this Chiefs?

Parcells is to Giants/Cowboys as Marty Schottenheimer is to Chargers/Chiefs?

Not what I'm looking for here.

Incidentally, the sequence is off in terms of timing (Giants -> Cowboys for Parcells would make Chiefs -> Chargers for Marty)

VPI97 · 01-04-2005, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000

My thought is:

Jets/Jags, Patriots/? =

Marshall QBs, Michigan QBs?

Buccaneers w/ Griese

cthomer5000 · 01-04-2005, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzzbee

Were Carolina and Texas the last two teams to enter the league? Was SF an "expansion" team and if so, who entered the league about the same time? Could this be it?

That was one thought I had, but techinically Jacksonville was the last expansion team before Carolina.

Dom Capers is an obvious Carolina/Texas connection, but the Seahawks (Dennis Erickson) aren't availble to be the answer here.

VPI97 · 01-04-2005, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cthomer5000

Dom Capers is an obvious Carolina/Texas connection, but the Seahawks (Dennis Erickson) aren't availble to be the answer here.

Lions w/ Mooch

digamma · 01-04-2005, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzzbee

Were Carolina and Texas the last two teams to enter the league? Was SF an "expansion" team and if so, who entered the league about the same time? Could this be it?

I had that thought as well, but remembered that J-ville and Carolina entered the same year.

Was Dom Capers the first coach for both the Panthers and the Texans?

cthomer5000 · 01-04-2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by digamma

Was Dom Capers the first coach for both the Panthers and the Texans?

Yes. Although VPI may have just found us an answer in Mariucci.

I set em up, he knocks em down.

Buzzbee · 01-04-2005, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Giants/Cowboys, Chargers/? =

Fine. I'll try again.

Giants got #1 from Chargers. Did Dallas get a #1 from someone? Maybe from Minn in the Herschel trade?

WSUCougar · 01-04-2005, 04:24 PM

Two more correct answers posted above.

VPI is cleaning up your slop, Corey!

JeeberD · 01-04-2005, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzzbee

Fine. I'll try again.

Giants got #1 from Chargers. Did Dallas get a #1 from someone? Maybe from Minn in the Herschel trade?

From the Bills, but they aren't one of the missing teams...

digamma · 01-04-2005, 04:31 PM

Redskins/Broncos--the Champ Bailey-Portis trade?

I was going to say that the Redskins got their starting RB from the Broncos, but the Seahawks aren't in the puzzle.

Masked · 01-04-2005, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by digamma

Redskins/Broncos--the Champ Bailey-Portis trade?

I was going to say that the Redskins got their starting RB from the Broncos, but the Seahawks aren't in the puzzle.

Redskins/Broncos, Packers/Saints

Broncos and Saints got their starting CBs in trades from the Redskins and the Packers.

WSUCougar · 01-04-2005, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Masked

Redskins/Broncos, Packers/Saints

Broncos and Saints got starting CBs in trades from the Redskins and the Packers.

Bingo.

Buzzbee · 01-04-2005, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Bears/Bengals, Bills/? =

Ok, a little silly here but...

Bears/Bengals
Black, White, and Orange

Bills/Titans
Red, White and Blue

I got nothin'.

Buzzbee · 01-04-2005, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Dolphins/Browns, Raiders/? =

Chiefs?

All original AFL teams?

WSUCougar · 01-04-2005, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzzbee

Ok, a little silly here but...

Bears/Bengals
Black, White, and Orange

Bills/Titans
Red, White and Blue

I like your thinking, but...

...no.

WSUCougar · 01-04-2005, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzzbee

Chiefs?

All original AFL teams?

Not the answer I'm seeking.

Buzzbee · 01-04-2005, 04:46 PM

Sooner or later I'm going to at least hit the dartboard.

WSUCougar · 01-04-2005, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzzbee

Sooner or later I'm going to at least hit the dartboard.

Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. ~ some ugly old guy that paces the sidelines

Buzzbee · 01-04-2005, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. ~ some ugly old guy that paces the sidelines

Yeah, but the hard part is figuring out if I lack the ability or the attitude. Fuck you Coug and your stupid puzzle.

Guess it's the ability.

WSUCougar · 01-04-2005, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzzbee

!@#% you Coug and your stupid puzzle.

Geez, I hope you're kidding, because I sure was...

Buzzbee · 01-04-2005, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Geez, I hope you're kidding, because I sure was...

Yes, kidding.

"I don't know if I lack the ability or the attitude. Insert attitude laden response. Must be the ability."

Sorry it didn't come across well.

*Now back to your regularly scheduled puzzle*

Buzzbee · 01-04-2005, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Dolphins/Browns, Raiders/? =

Any famous Dolphins end their careers as Browns? I'm wondering if it is Raiders/Chiefs with Marcus Allen being the link.

VPI97 · 01-04-2005, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzzbee

Fuck you Coug and your stupid puzzle.

Week 14, 2007 - Outer Banks at Vicksburg

IHOF's newest blood feud.

Buzzbee · 01-04-2005, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97

Week 14, 2007 - Outer Banks at Vicksburg

IHOF's newest blood feud.

Yeah, revenge for the 2004 loss that Coug stole from me. Stupid field goal. I shoulda been 10-6 and in the playoffs. Damn Dirty Birds.

Buzzbee · 01-04-2005, 05:16 PM

Some possible connecting links (maybe this will help someone else identify the connections):

Mascots
Cities (Philly and Pitt both in PA)
Stadiums
Owners

TazFTW · 01-04-2005, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzzbee

Any famous Dolphins end their careers as Browns? I'm wondering if it is Raiders/Chiefs with Marcus Allen being the link.

Paul Warfield but he played first for the Browns then Miami and then returned to the Browns.

Buzzbee · 01-04-2005, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Eagles/Seahawks, Steelers/? =

Ok, a real stretch here but...

Eagles/Seahawks, Steelers/Titans

Eagles/Seahawks - Both birds

Steelers/Titans (formerly Oilers) - Both industries (Steel, Oil)

Ok Coug. I'm ready. Shoot me down.

Maple Leafs · 01-04-2005, 05:31 PM

Random observations that will likely help not at all...

Eagles/Seahawks - Both acquired famous former-49ers WRs this year
Browns/Dolphins - Both used three different starting QBs in 2004

Giants/Cowboys, Chargers/? = could be the Chiefs with the head coaching connection (Parcells and Schottenheimer), although if that was the case the old team/new team would be reversed.

WSUCougar · 01-04-2005, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzzbee

Ok, a real stretch here but...

Eagles/Seahawks, Steelers/Titans

Eagles/Seahawks - Both birds

Steelers/Titans (formerly Oilers) - Both industries (Steel, Oil)

Ok Coug. I'm ready. Shoot me down.

*BANG!*

Oh, and if you are going to use the term "Dirty Birds" here at FOFC, I might be forced to use your team's vulgar IHOF nickname over here as well...

Buzzbee · 01-04-2005, 06:44 PM

Hey, we're proud to be flaming vaginas. We are the STD of the IHOF!!!

gstelmack · 01-04-2005, 07:10 PM

My stab in the dark:

Giants/Cowboys, Chargers/? = Chiefs

Same divisions.

WSUCougar · 01-04-2005, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gstelmack

My stab in the dark:

Giants/Cowboys, Chargers/? = Chiefs

Same divisions.

True...but not the answer.

RendeR · 01-04-2005, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WSUCougar

True...but not the answer.

coaches

tuna giants/cowboys, snottinghyman chiefs chargers

both took their teams to the playoffs too, go figure...

RendeR · 01-04-2005, 10:25 PM

Dolphins/Browns, Raiders/? = Titans

all four teams finished dead last this season

Eagles/Seahawks, Steelers/? = Falcons

eagles/seahawks have green helmets, steelers falcons have black helmets

Bears/Bengals, Bills/? = Vikings

not a freaking clue.....

ISiddiqui · 01-05-2005, 12:03 AM

Bears/Bengals, Bills/Titans?

Bears' Lovie Smith and Bengals' Marvin Lewis were both defensive coordinators before getting their current jobs. Bills' Mike Mularkey and Titans' Jeff Fischer were both offensive coordinators before getting their current jobs?

Pumpy Tudors · 01-05-2005, 01:01 AM

For the Giants/Cowboys one, I keep thinking that their quarterbacks were both #1 picks, so then I looked up the Chargers and saw that Drew Brees was the 32nd pick in his draft. I couldn't find any other quarterbacks who were drafted #32, so I guess that's not it. No idea here.

WSUCougar · 01-05-2005, 06:33 AM

No additional correct answers, but Isiddiqui's was pretty damn close.

01-04-2005, 03:58 PM	#7
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	All three of you are correct. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

01-04-2005, 03:58 PM	#8
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	I win. __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

01-04-2005, 04:24 PM	#21
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Two more correct answers posted above. VPI is cleaning up your slop, Corey! __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

01-04-2005, 04:46 PM	#30
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	Sooner or later I'm going to at least hit the dartboard. __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz

01-04-2005, 05:16 PM	#38
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	Some possible connecting links (maybe this will help someone else identify the connections): Mascots Cities (Philly and Pitt both in PA) Stadiums Owners __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz

01-04-2005, 03:55 PM	#3
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	Rams/Cardinals, Ravens/Colts current team/original team __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

01-04-2005, 03:57 PM	#6
Booj High School JV Join Date: Feb 2003	Rams/Cardinals, Ravens/? = Colts The Rams replaced the Cardinals in St. Louis, and the Ravens replaced the Colts in Baltimore.

01-04-2005, 04:31 PM	#23
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	Redskins/Broncos--the Champ Bailey-Portis trade? I was going to say that the Redskins got their starting RB from the Broncos, but the Seahawks aren't in the puzzle.

01-04-2005, 05:31 PM	#41
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Random observations that will likely help not at all... Eagles/Seahawks - Both acquired famous former-49ers WRs this year Browns/Dolphins - Both used three different starting QBs in 2004 Giants/Cowboys, Chargers/? = could be the Chiefs with the head coaching connection (Parcells and Schottenheimer), although if that was the case the old team/new team would be reversed. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis Last edited by Maple Leafs : 01-04-2005 at 05:32 PM.

01-04-2005, 06:44 PM	#43
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	Hey, we're proud to be flaming vaginas. We are the STD of the IHOF!!! __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz

01-04-2005, 07:10 PM	#44
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	My stab in the dark: Giants/Cowboys, Chargers/? = Chiefs Same divisions. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

01-04-2005, 10:25 PM	#47
RendeR Coordinator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Buffalo, NY	Dolphins/Browns, Raiders/? = Titans all four teams finished dead last this season Eagles/Seahawks, Steelers/? = Falcons eagles/seahawks have green helmets, steelers falcons have black helmets Bears/Bengals, Bills/? = Vikings not a freaking clue..... __________________ http://wotlabs.net/s...8/signature.png http://wotlabs.net/sig_dark/na/banichi18/signature.png

01-05-2005, 12:03 AM	#48
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Bears/Bengals, Bills/Titans? Bears' Lovie Smith and Bengals' Marvin Lewis were both defensive coordinators before getting their current jobs. Bills' Mike Mularkey and Titans' Jeff Fischer were both offensive coordinators before getting their current jobs? __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

01-05-2005, 01:01 AM	#49
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	For the Giants/Cowboys one, I keep thinking that their quarterbacks were both #1 picks, so then I looked up the Chargers and saw that Drew Brees was the 32nd pick in his draft. I couldn't find any other quarterbacks who were drafted #32, so I guess that's not it. No idea here. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

01-05-2005, 06:33 AM	#50
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	No additional correct answers, but Isiddiqui's was pretty damn close. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

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