I don't even know how long it's been, but so much on my mind and couldn't focus on writing, but why not give it a try? Let's start today off with the Millionaires and Billionaires of the NFL. If you think just because they settled the lockout and have a new CBA in place that I will forget what they did, you are wrong. I am pissed it took so long. Commissioner Goddell tried to get the players and their "union" to negotiate, but they refused. Whatever the story behind the refusal, it doesn't matter. The players come off petty and not willing to play football.
So after 120+ days, they settled on how to share $9.2 Billion while I am struggling to pay my bills. And if any of those MFers complains about money or feeding their families, I hope someone shoves gravel in their mouth and makes sure they swallow it. Also, when any of these greedy players gets pulled over for a dui or dwi or dlm (driving like a moron) they should forfeit a part of their salary/pension and donate it to charity. Anyone making that kind of money and stupid enough to put their body and possible someone else in harms way doesn't deserve the privilege of playing in the NFL. Michael Vick, Dante Stallworth and Plaxico Burress should be their role models about second chances and why they need to think before they do something. I am one for giving second chances, but I am also one for eliminating stupidity out of your day to day life.
So now lets actually talk about football and I am happy to say, The Philadelphia Eagles have done the best job of upgrading their team from last year. They added quality people, who happened to be great football players and Andy Reid and Company have gone all in this season. The expectations are high, but so is the talent level. I can't wait for September 11 and St.Louis.
Finally, I would like to mention Donovan McNabb is getting a last chance to prove he is a hall of famer and a leader of men on the grid iron. Last season's Washington experiment was more of a shot at the Redskins than McNabb. Good ole Mike Shanahan and his ego actually think they know what they are doing. But he is not in a class of Bill Parcells, Bill Bellichek or Bill Walsh. McNabb was brought into Washington to be the savior, but they had very little around him. Shanahan made a lousy trade and McNabb was the one who got the blame. Now, McNabb goes to a place (where he should have been in the first place 3 years ago) and has an opportunity to win. They have the pieces in place and if they don't win, Donovan's legacy will take a hit. I personally feel they will win the NFC North and have a great chance of going to the Super Bowl.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Super Bowl XVL
Well the big game is just a few days away and it's too bad Dallas is going through it's worse weather in nearly 15 years. Meanwhile, it's a balmy 78 degrees here in South Florida. Of course the NFL, is trying to threaten South Florida with no more Super Bowls, unless the stadium is upgraded.
So the greed, that is the NFL is going to lock out their employees in another few months because the Billionaires and Millionaires can't come to some agreement on how to divvy their wealth up? Nice. Maybe we should send the 32 owners and NFL commissioner and Union Head to Egypt for some quiet time?
I could bitch and moan about this upcoming lockout for hours, but I won't. I will just keep faith that the fat cats work it out and come next fall, I am watching the NFL.
As for the Big Game. I think Pittsburgh wins 34-24.
So the greed, that is the NFL is going to lock out their employees in another few months because the Billionaires and Millionaires can't come to some agreement on how to divvy their wealth up? Nice. Maybe we should send the 32 owners and NFL commissioner and Union Head to Egypt for some quiet time?
I could bitch and moan about this upcoming lockout for hours, but I won't. I will just keep faith that the fat cats work it out and come next fall, I am watching the NFL.
As for the Big Game. I think Pittsburgh wins 34-24.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Championship Weekend
Hello Kids, I am hitting 500 so far, 3-1 during the wildcard and 1-3 during divisional. If history is any indicator, I will be 1-1 after this weekend.
NFC Championship - Packers @ Bears. Packers are 3 pt favorites going into Chicago. Aaron Rodgers is playing great, but I will be devil's advocate, he has been great against 2 lousy defenses. The Bears will get pressure on him, but I think the Bears secondary will make some mistakes. Jay Cutler is bound to make some mistakes against the Packers D, which will capitalize. I like the Packers to will pretty handily 27-13
AFC Championship - Jets @ Steelers. Steelers are favored by 3, but the Jets are playing mistake free football. LT is rejuvenated, which I am still shocked, I thought there was nothing in the tank. The Steelers are going to have to run the ball consistently and force the Jets to try and stop the run. Mark Sanchez is playing well enough to sail the ship, but this will be a huge test. The one thing is the Jets have won 1 game in Pittsburgh in forever and I don't know if they can win 2 just weeks apart. Steelers win a close one, 31 -28.
There you have it, Super Bowl 45 - Steelers and Packers
NFC Championship - Packers @ Bears. Packers are 3 pt favorites going into Chicago. Aaron Rodgers is playing great, but I will be devil's advocate, he has been great against 2 lousy defenses. The Bears will get pressure on him, but I think the Bears secondary will make some mistakes. Jay Cutler is bound to make some mistakes against the Packers D, which will capitalize. I like the Packers to will pretty handily 27-13
AFC Championship - Jets @ Steelers. Steelers are favored by 3, but the Jets are playing mistake free football. LT is rejuvenated, which I am still shocked, I thought there was nothing in the tank. The Steelers are going to have to run the ball consistently and force the Jets to try and stop the run. Mark Sanchez is playing well enough to sail the ship, but this will be a huge test. The one thing is the Jets have won 1 game in Pittsburgh in forever and I don't know if they can win 2 just weeks apart. Steelers win a close one, 31 -28.
There you have it, Super Bowl 45 - Steelers and Packers
Friday, January 14, 2011
NFL Playoffs, who is gonna win?
Baltimore @ Pittsburgh. I like Baltimore to pull the mild upset. I think this team is starting to ride on all cylinders.
Green Bay @ Atlanta. Despite beating Philly last week, I wasn't overly impressed with Green Bay. The Eagles Maligned defense contained Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay almost loss the game with a minute to go in the game. Atlanta is the best team in the NFC and finds ways to win games. Atlanta wins.
Seattle @ Chicago. Seattle, you proved your point, but unless Matt Hasselbeck pretends he is 8 years younger, Da Bears have an answer for you. Bears win handily
NY Jets @ New England. Pats smack them early and often.
Green Bay @ Atlanta. Despite beating Philly last week, I wasn't overly impressed with Green Bay. The Eagles Maligned defense contained Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay almost loss the game with a minute to go in the game. Atlanta is the best team in the NFC and finds ways to win games. Atlanta wins.
Seattle @ Chicago. Seattle, you proved your point, but unless Matt Hasselbeck pretends he is 8 years younger, Da Bears have an answer for you. Bears win handily
NY Jets @ New England. Pats smack them early and often.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Wild Card Weekend
New Orleans @ Seattle. This is going to be such an interesting game. On paper, New Orleans should destroy them, but consider this, Playing in Seattle is not easy. The Crowd will be into it, plus you have the weather conditions. Matt Hasselbeck has to be efficient, he can't turn the ball over. Marshawn Lynch needs to produce and show why the Seahawks traded for him. I don't like the Saints running game. I have no confidence in Julius Jones, even though he should be motivated to play against his old team. Reggie Bush is not an every down between the tackles back. Drew Brees will be chucking the ball all over. I like the upset here, I don't know why, I just think the Seahawks do it in ugly fashion.
NY Jets @ Indy. I am not a fan of the Jets, which usually means they will win. I think the indy defense will confuse Mark Sanchez and force the jets to try to win on the ground. Jets squeak this one out
Baltimore @ Kansas City. Very hard to play in KC, one of the toughest places in the whole NFL. Can Joe Flacco play mistake free ball? I think the Ravens stop the Run and force Matt Cassell to win it for them. I like the Ravens by a touchdown.
Green Bay @ Philly. Rematch of a week 1 game where the Packers lost their star running back and Eagles Kevin Kolb and Stew Bradley were concussed. Michael Vick showed everyone how good he is and maybe if they played another quarter, would have led them to victory. The Eagles need to control the time of possession. I like the Eagles to win by 5.
Divisional Weekend should look like this:
NY Jets @ New England
Baltimore @ Pittsburgh
Seattle @ Atlanta
Philly @ Chicago
NY Jets @ Indy. I am not a fan of the Jets, which usually means they will win. I think the indy defense will confuse Mark Sanchez and force the jets to try to win on the ground. Jets squeak this one out
Baltimore @ Kansas City. Very hard to play in KC, one of the toughest places in the whole NFL. Can Joe Flacco play mistake free ball? I think the Ravens stop the Run and force Matt Cassell to win it for them. I like the Ravens by a touchdown.
Green Bay @ Philly. Rematch of a week 1 game where the Packers lost their star running back and Eagles Kevin Kolb and Stew Bradley were concussed. Michael Vick showed everyone how good he is and maybe if they played another quarter, would have led them to victory. The Eagles need to control the time of possession. I like the Eagles to win by 5.
Divisional Weekend should look like this:
NY Jets @ New England
Baltimore @ Pittsburgh
Seattle @ Atlanta
Philly @ Chicago
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
The State of your NFL Coaches
Some call it an elite fraternity, some call it the ultimate goal for aspiring football coaches, I call it a thankless job that you get criticized no matter what you do and 31 of 32 are considered failures at the end of the season, unless you are Tom Coughlin in 2008, than it was 32/32. Here is my grade for the 2010 season and if their job is safe.
New England Patriots - A. Is it Bellichik or Brady? I think it's both. They both make stars out of anyone and they understand how to win. When they are up, they do not take the foot off the pedal. Can't see him leaving
New York Jets - B. Rex Ryan is a funny guy, who says funny things. He is a good coach, but likes a lot of mayhem around him. I think he does it on purpose, it distracts from football. He will be around as long as he wins.
Miami Dolphins - F. This might be harsh for Tony Sparano, but the Dolphins are a huge disappointment. They finished 7-9 and in the NFC, that would have gotten them into the playoffs, but in the AFC East, that gets them a high draft pick. The team quit on Sparano and I am not surprised. When Bill Parcels left his post with the team, that spoke volumes. Parcells asking the owner to keep the coach, tells me he doesn't want this failure to go onto his resume. I think Sparano has a 5% chance of keeping his job.
Buffalo Bills - C. Chan Gailey will get two more years, they have some talent, but in their division, it will be hard to compete.
Pittsburgh Steelers - A-. When Big Ben was suspended for being stupid, nobody was sure what would happen, but the team responded, going 3-1 and that is a testament to the organization's faith in Mike Tomlin. Mike Tomlin is one of the best coaches in the NFL and he deserves multiple championships. The Steelers are a model organization from top to bottom and Jerry Jones needs to get his notebook and see what makes them so good. Tomlin should be the coach as long as he wants to, like Cowler and Knoll.
Baltimore Ravens - A-. John Harbaugh did a great job with an aging defense. He will be around for quite a bit
Cincinnati Bengals - C. Marvin Lewis dealing with TO gets sympathy from me. The Bengals need to give him some support and some say in the matter. I thought he would be done after this year, but all indications, he will be back.
Cleveland Browns - C-. The Mangenous was running an uphill batter that he had no chance of winning, short of making the playoffs. Was not surprised he was fired, Marty Morningwheu would fit nicely here with his ties to Mike Holmgren and I like Donovan McNabb to be their new QB.
Indianapolis Colts - B. Jim Caldwell will keep his job as long as Peyton Manning wants him to. He had a ton of injuries, but still limped into playoffs
Jacksonville Jaguars - C+. Jack Del Rio just can't seem to get over the hump. Has there been a team who has been more inconsistent than the Jags? They are on the right track and hopefully will improve next season
Houston Texans - C-. Gary Kubiak should have been fired. I think he lost the team this year. But Bob McNair is a loyal owner and will keep Kubiak for at least another year.
Tennessee Titans - C-. I like Jeff Fisher, I think he is a great coach, just had a lot of bad luck. Namely, Vince Young. Young is an enigma with tons of talent, but lacks leadership and the ability to lead. Fisher's fate should not be decided because of a QB he didn't want. Donovan McNabb would look great in a Titan Uniform.
Kansas City Chiefs - A-. Todd Haley surprised almost everyone this year. Not only did he get his team to the playoffs, he let the team develop and I think they are a real sleeper. He will get little consideration of COY, but I think he deserves more accolades than what he is getting.
San Diego Chargers - D+. Norv Turner should be fired. I kinda like the guy, but you can't go on losing so many games in September and October and hoping your November and December will lead you into the playoffs. It's a nice story for a few season, but its trouble now.
Oakland Raider - A-. Tom Cable deserves a better fate than this, but working for Uncle Al sucks, so hopefully he will land on his feet elsewhere and thrive.
Denver Broncos - C-. Josh McDaniels was hired two seasons too soon. I love the fact the team took a chance on Tim Tebow, but they are still a few years out. Their next coach needs to be a teacher and work with and build this team, they have some nice pieces, but still might be a few years away.
Philadelphia Eagles - B+. Andy Reid never gets credit, but 9 playoff appearences in 11 years is great. He deserves a championship or two, let's hope this team can put it together and win one for Andy
New York Giants - C-. Tom Coughlin sucks he is a lousy head coach and The Giants deserve him for the foreseeable future.
Dallas Cowboys - C+. Wade Phillips should have never been hired. Jason Garrett will get a chance, let's see how he does in a training camp
Washington Redskins - F. Mike Shanahan should be fired, but won't. He has no clue what he's doing, see Albert Haynesworth and Donovan McNabb
Chicago Bears - A-. Lovie Smith did a nice job, Mike Martz did a great job
Green Bay Packers - B. Mike McCarthy is not going anywhere for a few years
Minnesota Vikings - F. Brad Childress sucks, he should have been fired two years ago. Leslie Frazier was the right hire, now time to get a QB and rebuild the Offense and get a stadium.
Detroit Lions - B-. Jim Schwartz is making strides. He deserves a few more years and hopefully Matthew Statford will stay healthy
Atlanta Falcons - A. Mike Smith is the right coach for this team, Arthur Blank is a loyal guy, I see this relationship together for several more years, maybe longer.
New Orleans Saints - B. Sean Payton. Good Coach, Good Story, Defending Champs
Tampa Bay Buccs - A. Raheem Morris. Probably coach of the year, no one expected them to compete this year. Josh Freeman is going to be a pro bowler. Morris will be here as long as Freeman produces
Carolina Panthers - D. John Fox deserves better than this. The team and owner quit on him.
Seattle Seahawks - C. Pete Carroll will only coach this team 2 more years before he either retires or goes to tv or takes a smaller college job.
St. Louis Rams - B. Steve Spagnola is doing a nice job with this young team, Sam Bradford and Spagnola is a nice team
San Francisco 49ers - D. Mike Singletary was in over his head. I think he is a very good Defensive Coordinator, but a lousy head coach. This team should have won the division, even with their QB situation
Arizona Cardinals - D. Not fair for Ken Whisenhutt, but he got lucky with the re-emergences of Kurt Warner. But unfortunately, no one to replace him. Whisenhutt will get another year, if the team doesn't improve, he will be shown the door
New England Patriots - A. Is it Bellichik or Brady? I think it's both. They both make stars out of anyone and they understand how to win. When they are up, they do not take the foot off the pedal. Can't see him leaving
New York Jets - B. Rex Ryan is a funny guy, who says funny things. He is a good coach, but likes a lot of mayhem around him. I think he does it on purpose, it distracts from football. He will be around as long as he wins.
Miami Dolphins - F. This might be harsh for Tony Sparano, but the Dolphins are a huge disappointment. They finished 7-9 and in the NFC, that would have gotten them into the playoffs, but in the AFC East, that gets them a high draft pick. The team quit on Sparano and I am not surprised. When Bill Parcels left his post with the team, that spoke volumes. Parcells asking the owner to keep the coach, tells me he doesn't want this failure to go onto his resume. I think Sparano has a 5% chance of keeping his job.
Buffalo Bills - C. Chan Gailey will get two more years, they have some talent, but in their division, it will be hard to compete.
Pittsburgh Steelers - A-. When Big Ben was suspended for being stupid, nobody was sure what would happen, but the team responded, going 3-1 and that is a testament to the organization's faith in Mike Tomlin. Mike Tomlin is one of the best coaches in the NFL and he deserves multiple championships. The Steelers are a model organization from top to bottom and Jerry Jones needs to get his notebook and see what makes them so good. Tomlin should be the coach as long as he wants to, like Cowler and Knoll.
Baltimore Ravens - A-. John Harbaugh did a great job with an aging defense. He will be around for quite a bit
Cincinnati Bengals - C. Marvin Lewis dealing with TO gets sympathy from me. The Bengals need to give him some support and some say in the matter. I thought he would be done after this year, but all indications, he will be back.
Cleveland Browns - C-. The Mangenous was running an uphill batter that he had no chance of winning, short of making the playoffs. Was not surprised he was fired, Marty Morningwheu would fit nicely here with his ties to Mike Holmgren and I like Donovan McNabb to be their new QB.
Indianapolis Colts - B. Jim Caldwell will keep his job as long as Peyton Manning wants him to. He had a ton of injuries, but still limped into playoffs
Jacksonville Jaguars - C+. Jack Del Rio just can't seem to get over the hump. Has there been a team who has been more inconsistent than the Jags? They are on the right track and hopefully will improve next season
Houston Texans - C-. Gary Kubiak should have been fired. I think he lost the team this year. But Bob McNair is a loyal owner and will keep Kubiak for at least another year.
Tennessee Titans - C-. I like Jeff Fisher, I think he is a great coach, just had a lot of bad luck. Namely, Vince Young. Young is an enigma with tons of talent, but lacks leadership and the ability to lead. Fisher's fate should not be decided because of a QB he didn't want. Donovan McNabb would look great in a Titan Uniform.
Kansas City Chiefs - A-. Todd Haley surprised almost everyone this year. Not only did he get his team to the playoffs, he let the team develop and I think they are a real sleeper. He will get little consideration of COY, but I think he deserves more accolades than what he is getting.
San Diego Chargers - D+. Norv Turner should be fired. I kinda like the guy, but you can't go on losing so many games in September and October and hoping your November and December will lead you into the playoffs. It's a nice story for a few season, but its trouble now.
Oakland Raider - A-. Tom Cable deserves a better fate than this, but working for Uncle Al sucks, so hopefully he will land on his feet elsewhere and thrive.
Denver Broncos - C-. Josh McDaniels was hired two seasons too soon. I love the fact the team took a chance on Tim Tebow, but they are still a few years out. Their next coach needs to be a teacher and work with and build this team, they have some nice pieces, but still might be a few years away.
Philadelphia Eagles - B+. Andy Reid never gets credit, but 9 playoff appearences in 11 years is great. He deserves a championship or two, let's hope this team can put it together and win one for Andy
New York Giants - C-. Tom Coughlin sucks he is a lousy head coach and The Giants deserve him for the foreseeable future.
Dallas Cowboys - C+. Wade Phillips should have never been hired. Jason Garrett will get a chance, let's see how he does in a training camp
Washington Redskins - F. Mike Shanahan should be fired, but won't. He has no clue what he's doing, see Albert Haynesworth and Donovan McNabb
Chicago Bears - A-. Lovie Smith did a nice job, Mike Martz did a great job
Green Bay Packers - B. Mike McCarthy is not going anywhere for a few years
Minnesota Vikings - F. Brad Childress sucks, he should have been fired two years ago. Leslie Frazier was the right hire, now time to get a QB and rebuild the Offense and get a stadium.
Detroit Lions - B-. Jim Schwartz is making strides. He deserves a few more years and hopefully Matthew Statford will stay healthy
Atlanta Falcons - A. Mike Smith is the right coach for this team, Arthur Blank is a loyal guy, I see this relationship together for several more years, maybe longer.
New Orleans Saints - B. Sean Payton. Good Coach, Good Story, Defending Champs
Tampa Bay Buccs - A. Raheem Morris. Probably coach of the year, no one expected them to compete this year. Josh Freeman is going to be a pro bowler. Morris will be here as long as Freeman produces
Carolina Panthers - D. John Fox deserves better than this. The team and owner quit on him.
Seattle Seahawks - C. Pete Carroll will only coach this team 2 more years before he either retires or goes to tv or takes a smaller college job.
St. Louis Rams - B. Steve Spagnola is doing a nice job with this young team, Sam Bradford and Spagnola is a nice team
San Francisco 49ers - D. Mike Singletary was in over his head. I think he is a very good Defensive Coordinator, but a lousy head coach. This team should have won the division, even with their QB situation
Arizona Cardinals - D. Not fair for Ken Whisenhutt, but he got lucky with the re-emergences of Kurt Warner. But unfortunately, no one to replace him. Whisenhutt will get another year, if the team doesn't improve, he will be shown the door
Monday, January 3, 2011
First Post of '11
So here we are in 2011 and I for one hope it is a better year than 2010. My New Years Resolution is simple, less clutter in my life. Let's hope I can meet that goal.
Now that the NFL regular season is over, let's hope the NFL and Players Union can play nice and there is no work stoppage. It would be a shame to have nothing to watch on Fall Sundays. Speaking of the NFL, I need to call out a few people and set them straight.
1. Mike Shanahan. It's time for you to crawl back under the rock you came from. You are a lousy head coach, who owes everything to John Elway and the Broncos team. You are living proof, Coaches cannot win games, but sure can lose them. Let me get this straight, you trade a 2nd and 3rd round pick for Donovan McNabb and than bench him? Huh? If you had any doubts in the guy, why would you trade so much for him? And how can you blame Donovan when you had NO ONE around him. And, than you have a year long pissing contest with Albert Haynesworth, why not trade him for a 4th rd pick at the deadline? Did you honestly think he would play for you or you would get something more? Instead, you bench him the last 4 weeks of the season. Thankfully, The Redskins are in the NFC East and Mike Shanahan will be good for some more blunders in the season to come.
2. Brett Favre. What can I say about Good Ole Brett? Well, he should have retired 5 years ago (He'd be going into the HOF this year if he did) Maybe take away his cell phone or at least block his texting privileges. When he wanted to come to Minnesota, didn't he realize who the head coach was and rule number 1, Coaches do not win games, but can lose them. I don't know how many times I can keep saying that. When Brett found out he was going to be a Grand Daddy, that should have been a sign to call it a career. So, here we are, 2011 and the I want to see a press conference in Mississippi and Brett says this "It was a great career, I played a few seasons too long. I'm sorry, but I had this bug in me to see my name in lights. I apologize to my family, friends and team mates, I was selfish, I hope you will forgive me. Ted Thompson, I am sorry I held you hostage when I couldn't make up my mind. I hope you can put all of that behind you and know that I truly appreciate what you did for me. Aaron Rodgers, I am sorry I was such an ass to you, despite that, you were a helluva an understudy and I hope you break everyone on my records in Green Bay. And finally, to the fans. I know I didn't care much about you during my playing days, but looking back, I should have. Without you, there would be No Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers or NFL, thank you."
3. Michael Vick. You are a living, breathing example of second chances. Please take this seriously. You are my inspiration that people deserve second chances. I am angry at what you did, but you deserve another chance. Don't Mess Up, When you get a free minute, see Plaxico Burriss and have a talk with him. Explain to him, he has to be responsible for his actions. Be truly sorry for what you did and DO NOT DO IT AGAIN. You are a husband and father and your family needs you around.
4. Al Golden. You took a nothing program like Temple and taught them how to win a football game. The NCAA repayed you by giving you the shaft. I am glad you took the UM job. Bring them back to National Dominance. Let the world know the "U" is back. I expect National Championships. I expect writers correcting themselves about what is the best college job in coaching.
5. Cliff Lee. You shocked me. And I am rarely shocked. I commend you for sticking with your heart and I hope Philadelphia repays you. You are truly a classy individual, who has principles and you deserve multiple championships.
6. Roy Halladay. Thank you for letting me see history.
7. NBA and David Stern. Go away and don't come back until you fix the game I use to love. You should be embarrassed about letting the NBA turn into a laughing stock.
Finally,
8. Andy Reid. I have never seen or heard of anyone being this disrespected. But you deserve more respect than Philadelphia gives you. 9 playoff appearances in 11 years. Knowing when to let go someone before they cannot perform, drafting and signing the right people. Keep up the great work. You are a first ballot Hall of Famer in my book.
Now that the NFL regular season is over, let's hope the NFL and Players Union can play nice and there is no work stoppage. It would be a shame to have nothing to watch on Fall Sundays. Speaking of the NFL, I need to call out a few people and set them straight.
1. Mike Shanahan. It's time for you to crawl back under the rock you came from. You are a lousy head coach, who owes everything to John Elway and the Broncos team. You are living proof, Coaches cannot win games, but sure can lose them. Let me get this straight, you trade a 2nd and 3rd round pick for Donovan McNabb and than bench him? Huh? If you had any doubts in the guy, why would you trade so much for him? And how can you blame Donovan when you had NO ONE around him. And, than you have a year long pissing contest with Albert Haynesworth, why not trade him for a 4th rd pick at the deadline? Did you honestly think he would play for you or you would get something more? Instead, you bench him the last 4 weeks of the season. Thankfully, The Redskins are in the NFC East and Mike Shanahan will be good for some more blunders in the season to come.
2. Brett Favre. What can I say about Good Ole Brett? Well, he should have retired 5 years ago (He'd be going into the HOF this year if he did) Maybe take away his cell phone or at least block his texting privileges. When he wanted to come to Minnesota, didn't he realize who the head coach was and rule number 1, Coaches do not win games, but can lose them. I don't know how many times I can keep saying that. When Brett found out he was going to be a Grand Daddy, that should have been a sign to call it a career. So, here we are, 2011 and the I want to see a press conference in Mississippi and Brett says this "It was a great career, I played a few seasons too long. I'm sorry, but I had this bug in me to see my name in lights. I apologize to my family, friends and team mates, I was selfish, I hope you will forgive me. Ted Thompson, I am sorry I held you hostage when I couldn't make up my mind. I hope you can put all of that behind you and know that I truly appreciate what you did for me. Aaron Rodgers, I am sorry I was such an ass to you, despite that, you were a helluva an understudy and I hope you break everyone on my records in Green Bay. And finally, to the fans. I know I didn't care much about you during my playing days, but looking back, I should have. Without you, there would be No Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers or NFL, thank you."
3. Michael Vick. You are a living, breathing example of second chances. Please take this seriously. You are my inspiration that people deserve second chances. I am angry at what you did, but you deserve another chance. Don't Mess Up, When you get a free minute, see Plaxico Burriss and have a talk with him. Explain to him, he has to be responsible for his actions. Be truly sorry for what you did and DO NOT DO IT AGAIN. You are a husband and father and your family needs you around.
4. Al Golden. You took a nothing program like Temple and taught them how to win a football game. The NCAA repayed you by giving you the shaft. I am glad you took the UM job. Bring them back to National Dominance. Let the world know the "U" is back. I expect National Championships. I expect writers correcting themselves about what is the best college job in coaching.
5. Cliff Lee. You shocked me. And I am rarely shocked. I commend you for sticking with your heart and I hope Philadelphia repays you. You are truly a classy individual, who has principles and you deserve multiple championships.
6. Roy Halladay. Thank you for letting me see history.
7. NBA and David Stern. Go away and don't come back until you fix the game I use to love. You should be embarrassed about letting the NBA turn into a laughing stock.
Finally,
8. Andy Reid. I have never seen or heard of anyone being this disrespected. But you deserve more respect than Philadelphia gives you. 9 playoff appearances in 11 years. Knowing when to let go someone before they cannot perform, drafting and signing the right people. Keep up the great work. You are a first ballot Hall of Famer in my book.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Week 9
4-2 last week, let's get to work!
Chicago (-2.5) @ Buffalo
The 0-7 Bills will not go 0-16 this season. The Bears teased everyone in the beginning of the year, but have fallen back to earth. Jay Cutler is inconsistent, I don't believe he's a leader and on the scale of Quarterback's, he is in the bottom third of the league. The Bills have a lousy defense, an offense that hasn't really clicked and a lame duck coach, who if he makes past next season, I would be shocked. So, something has to give.
Bills 24 - Bears 21
Baltimore (-5.5) vs Miami
The Dolphins are 4-0 on the road and the game is in Baltimore. I think Miami's Defense is pretty good and will stymy the Ravens Offense. Dan Carpenter has been a field goal kicking machine and has accounted for 85% of the Dolphins offense the last two weeks. The Dolphins will contain Ray Rice and it will be up to Joe Flacco to win this game.
Dolphins 22 - Ravens 21
San Diego (-1.5) @ Houston
The Texans looked awful last week in Indy, but was in the game until the last 3 minutes. The Chargers are making their end of the season playoff push. The Chargers Receivers are so banged up, Patrick Crayton in the number 1 guy. The Texans Defense is so bad, Patrick Crayton will look like an all pro.
Chargers 28 - Texans 24
NY Giants (-5.5) @ Seattle
Matt Hasselbeck is out, Charlie Whitehurst is in. The Seahawks traded Whitehurst to be the QB of the future, the future begins this weekend. The Giants might be the best team in the NFC. But, playing in Seattle is never easy. Marshawn Lynch will go off on the Giants Defense
Seahawks 34 - Giants 24
Green Bay (-7.5) vs Dallas
Oh how America's team has fallen. Tony Romo out, Dallas Running game average at best, The Cowboys are as bad as advertised. Wade Phillips is a joke of a coach for a joke of an organization and I am waiting for Jerry Jones to make himself the new coach. The Packers are an enigma this season, Aaron Rodgers is still one of the best QBs in the league, but not sure what else they have.
Cowboys 23 - Packers 21
Pittsburgh (-4.5) @ Cincinnati
Mt St. Owens will explode this week and not in a good way. He'll cry about something and the media will pick it up like it's news worthy. Big Ben will bounce back from a disappointed Halloween Night game in New Orleans. But The Bengals Defense will keep things close
Steelers 26 - Bengals 23
Chicago (-2.5) @ Buffalo
The 0-7 Bills will not go 0-16 this season. The Bears teased everyone in the beginning of the year, but have fallen back to earth. Jay Cutler is inconsistent, I don't believe he's a leader and on the scale of Quarterback's, he is in the bottom third of the league. The Bills have a lousy defense, an offense that hasn't really clicked and a lame duck coach, who if he makes past next season, I would be shocked. So, something has to give.
Bills 24 - Bears 21
Baltimore (-5.5) vs Miami
The Dolphins are 4-0 on the road and the game is in Baltimore. I think Miami's Defense is pretty good and will stymy the Ravens Offense. Dan Carpenter has been a field goal kicking machine and has accounted for 85% of the Dolphins offense the last two weeks. The Dolphins will contain Ray Rice and it will be up to Joe Flacco to win this game.
Dolphins 22 - Ravens 21
San Diego (-1.5) @ Houston
The Texans looked awful last week in Indy, but was in the game until the last 3 minutes. The Chargers are making their end of the season playoff push. The Chargers Receivers are so banged up, Patrick Crayton in the number 1 guy. The Texans Defense is so bad, Patrick Crayton will look like an all pro.
Chargers 28 - Texans 24
NY Giants (-5.5) @ Seattle
Matt Hasselbeck is out, Charlie Whitehurst is in. The Seahawks traded Whitehurst to be the QB of the future, the future begins this weekend. The Giants might be the best team in the NFC. But, playing in Seattle is never easy. Marshawn Lynch will go off on the Giants Defense
Seahawks 34 - Giants 24
Green Bay (-7.5) vs Dallas
Oh how America's team has fallen. Tony Romo out, Dallas Running game average at best, The Cowboys are as bad as advertised. Wade Phillips is a joke of a coach for a joke of an organization and I am waiting for Jerry Jones to make himself the new coach. The Packers are an enigma this season, Aaron Rodgers is still one of the best QBs in the league, but not sure what else they have.
Cowboys 23 - Packers 21
Pittsburgh (-4.5) @ Cincinnati
Mt St. Owens will explode this week and not in a good way. He'll cry about something and the media will pick it up like it's news worthy. Big Ben will bounce back from a disappointed Halloween Night game in New Orleans. But The Bengals Defense will keep things close
Steelers 26 - Bengals 23
Friday, October 29, 2010
Week 8
2-4 last week. I am not picking winners this season, this is getting scary. Time to turn things around this week.
Detroit (-2.5) vs Washington
Wow, Detroit is favored over Washington, even though Washington beat Chicago last week. DeAngelo Hall did his best Bears receiver impression last week catching 4 passes from Jay Cutler. Too bad he plays for the Skins. Anyway, Matt Statford is back this week and this is a nice test for him. The Skins have a decent defense, but I think the whole key will be Detroit's Defense. Can they stop McNabb?
Lions 21 - Redskins 20
NY Jets (-6.5) vs Green Bay
This is a very important game for both teams. I am still not convinced the Jets are as good as their record, but I guess this is why I am not doing this season picking winners. So forget about the game, my strategy is this, The Odds makers know more than me.
Jets 28 - Packers 21
San Diego (-3.5) vs Tennessee
I think this is the week San Diego comes out of their slump. As long as they don't let Kenny Britt torch them for 200+ yards.
Chargers 34 - Titans 24
New England (-5.5) vs Minnesota
Randy Moss returns to New England. I don't see him beating the Pats. I do see a high scoring game
Patriots 44 - Vikings 37
New Orleans (-.5) vs Pittsburgh
The Saints will turn things around this week
Saints 24 - Steelers 21
Indianapolis (-5.5) vs Houston
I called week 1 upset of the Texans knocking off Colts. This is a very important game to determine who will win the AFC South. Peyton Manning's favorite target is out for the season, so who will become his new favorite? The Texans are so inconsistent.
Colts 28 - Texans 20
Detroit (-2.5) vs Washington
Wow, Detroit is favored over Washington, even though Washington beat Chicago last week. DeAngelo Hall did his best Bears receiver impression last week catching 4 passes from Jay Cutler. Too bad he plays for the Skins. Anyway, Matt Statford is back this week and this is a nice test for him. The Skins have a decent defense, but I think the whole key will be Detroit's Defense. Can they stop McNabb?
Lions 21 - Redskins 20
NY Jets (-6.5) vs Green Bay
This is a very important game for both teams. I am still not convinced the Jets are as good as their record, but I guess this is why I am not doing this season picking winners. So forget about the game, my strategy is this, The Odds makers know more than me.
Jets 28 - Packers 21
San Diego (-3.5) vs Tennessee
I think this is the week San Diego comes out of their slump. As long as they don't let Kenny Britt torch them for 200+ yards.
Chargers 34 - Titans 24
New England (-5.5) vs Minnesota
Randy Moss returns to New England. I don't see him beating the Pats. I do see a high scoring game
Patriots 44 - Vikings 37
New Orleans (-.5) vs Pittsburgh
The Saints will turn things around this week
Saints 24 - Steelers 21
Indianapolis (-5.5) vs Houston
I called week 1 upset of the Texans knocking off Colts. This is a very important game to determine who will win the AFC South. Peyton Manning's favorite target is out for the season, so who will become his new favorite? The Texans are so inconsistent.
Colts 28 - Texans 20
Saturday, October 23, 2010
week 7
Wow, I have really been slumping, I am going back to picking 6 games a week, like that tool Goldberg does. The rest of my picks are on my espn.com account. Here we go:
Atlanta (-3.5) vs Cincinnati
I still believe the Falcons are the best team in the NFC, however getting shellacked by the Eagles last week, I am not as sure. The formula is there, a good team, coming off a bad loss on the road, returning home against a team that has no identity. I love the Falcons here and I love Mt. St. Owens beginning his inevitable melt down.
Falcons 27 - Bengals 21
San Francisco (-3.5) @ Carolina.
I picked the 49ers to win the NFC West, I still think they will. Carolina is really bad, so bad in fact, they are going back to Matt Moore as their QB, the Jimmy Clausen experiment will continue again by week 10 or 11. Alex Smith is a serviceable QB, Frank Gore still has some football left in him. And I don't see the Panthers stopping the run
49ers 34 - Panthers 21
Pittsburgh (-3.5) @ Miami
Miami has to win this game at home, they cannot afford to go 0-3 at home if they expect to make the playoffs. Big Ben has a week under his belt, he will be much sharper this week. The Steelers will run all over Miami, can Miami do the same against the Steelers? Chad Henne has yet to show me consistency
Steelers 24 - Dolphins 20
San Diego (-2.5) vs New England
Wow, the Chargers are disappointing this season. I don't see things changing so fast for them.
Patriots 35 - Chargers 17
Green Bay (-2.5) vs Minnesota
I am not a Brett Favre fan, but Adrian Peterson and Percy Harvin are studs and Randy Moss is getting use to his new home.
Vikings 29 - Packers 21
Dallas (-3.5) vs NY Giants
Must win for Dallas to save their season. If they lose, heads will roll.
Cowboys 28 - Giants 24
Atlanta (-3.5) vs Cincinnati
I still believe the Falcons are the best team in the NFC, however getting shellacked by the Eagles last week, I am not as sure. The formula is there, a good team, coming off a bad loss on the road, returning home against a team that has no identity. I love the Falcons here and I love Mt. St. Owens beginning his inevitable melt down.
Falcons 27 - Bengals 21
San Francisco (-3.5) @ Carolina.
I picked the 49ers to win the NFC West, I still think they will. Carolina is really bad, so bad in fact, they are going back to Matt Moore as their QB, the Jimmy Clausen experiment will continue again by week 10 or 11. Alex Smith is a serviceable QB, Frank Gore still has some football left in him. And I don't see the Panthers stopping the run
49ers 34 - Panthers 21
Pittsburgh (-3.5) @ Miami
Miami has to win this game at home, they cannot afford to go 0-3 at home if they expect to make the playoffs. Big Ben has a week under his belt, he will be much sharper this week. The Steelers will run all over Miami, can Miami do the same against the Steelers? Chad Henne has yet to show me consistency
Steelers 24 - Dolphins 20
San Diego (-2.5) vs New England
Wow, the Chargers are disappointing this season. I don't see things changing so fast for them.
Patriots 35 - Chargers 17
Green Bay (-2.5) vs Minnesota
I am not a Brett Favre fan, but Adrian Peterson and Percy Harvin are studs and Randy Moss is getting use to his new home.
Vikings 29 - Packers 21
Dallas (-3.5) vs NY Giants
Must win for Dallas to save their season. If they lose, heads will roll.
Cowboys 28 - Giants 24
Friday, October 15, 2010
Week 6
Wow, I really sucked last week. I couldn't pick a winner even if I guessed against myself. So here are some of my thoughts coming into this weekend:
Chicago (-6.5) vs Seattle
The Bears are at home against the Seahawks. Jay Cutler will be back after missing a week with a concussion. BTW, how many concussions have there been this season so far? Are the hits getting harder or just the diagnosis getting easier? Anyway, I am not buying into the Seahawks as anything more than an 8-8 team. And sadly, they might win their division. Seahawks are on the road, where they do not do well. It will be interesting to see if Marshawn Lynch gets some opportunities. I like the Bears this week
Bears 24 - Seahawks 13
New England (-2.5) vs Baltimore
Patriots at home coming off a bye week, it's hard to pick against that. However, the Ravens could be the best team in the NFL. Their Defense has not been leading the way and Ed Reed is a week or so away of returning. Tom Brady has one of his favorite targets back in Dieon Branch. The Patriots have proven they can win as long as Tom Brady is protected.
Patriots 27 - Ravens 24
NY Giants (-10.5) vs Detroit
The Lions are coming off a 44 pt out pour on the poor Rams. I thought the Rams would surprise everyone last week, I was wrong. I am still not buying into the Lions, they are much improved, but lack something. The Giants seem to be clicking and this could very well be a blow out.
Giants 38 - Lions 17
Philadelphia (-1.5) vs Atlanta
Matt Ryan returns home to play the Eagles. 2 years ago, the Eagles stifled him, I think this Eagle Defense is much better. Here's the problem, The Eagles Offensive line is not doing so well and I think they will get to Kevin Kolb. Kolb will have to make fast decisions and that will lead to LeSean McCoy getting a lot of touches. However, the Falcons, in my opinion are the best team in the NFC, at least right now and I think they find a way to win
Falcons 22 - Eagles 20
Pittsburgh (-13.5) vs Cleveland
Rookie QB Colt McCoy starting in Pittsburgh, ouch. Big Ben returns from his 4 week suspension with a lot to prove, this won't be pretty if you are a Browns fan
Pittsburgh 37 - Browns 6
Green Bay (-1.5) vs Miami
Will Aaron Rodgers play or not?
Dolphins 24 - Packers 11
San Diego (-8.5) @ St. Louis
Chargers coming off a sloppy loss to the Raiders and The Lions coming off a sloppy loss to the Lions. I feel Norv Turner is on the hot seat this year, especially if they don't win the AFC West and make it to the Championship game. The Rams are a good team to take it all out on, but will the young Rams Defense be able to contain the high powered Chargers Offense?
Chargers 31 - Rams 16
New Orleans (-5.5) @ Tampa
The Saints are a better team than the Bucs, but I get the impression from the Bucs, they don't know they are not suppose to be competitive. Josh Freeman is definitely a future star in this league and I like their young receiving corp. But the Saints proved last year they can win and even with all of the injuries, I still think Drew Brees and company pulls this one out.
Saints 26 - Bucs 20
Houston (-4.5) vs Kansas City
Houston got destroyed last week by the Giants. They were not in the game at all. Matt Schaub has been very inconsistent this season and that really hurts their chances of winning the division. Andre Johnson is hurt, but the whole key to the team is Owen Daniels, with him still recovering from injuries, the Texans haven't been able to move the ball like in the past. The Chiefs, like the Buccs are a young team with a lot of talent, but lack experience. I think they should move Dwayne Bowe and stock pile some draft picks. This game will come down to which defense shows up to stop the other.
Texans 28 - Chiefs 17
San Francisco (-6.5) vs Oakland
Finally, the 49ers get off the schneid, or the Coach gets canned.
49ers 35 - Raiders 21
NY Jets (3.5) @ Denver
I still don't buy into the Jets. I don't know what it is, but I don't see them as a top team in the league. LT can't go on like this whole season, can he? Mark Sanchez is still a sophomore? The Defense, despite injuries is still one of the best in the league. Kyle Orton is having a great season, this will be a great test.
Jets 26 - Broncos 23
Minnesota (-1.5) vs Dallas
My least favorite player against my least favorite team
Cowboys 24 - Vikings 21
Indianapolis (-3.5) @ Washington
Peyton Manning tears the skins defense to shreads. McNabb does the same to Indy's.
Colts 44 - Redskins 34
Tennessee (-3.5) @ Jacksonville
Jags keep it close the first three quarters, Titans run away from the in the 4th
Titans 31 - Jags 13
Chicago (-6.5) vs Seattle
The Bears are at home against the Seahawks. Jay Cutler will be back after missing a week with a concussion. BTW, how many concussions have there been this season so far? Are the hits getting harder or just the diagnosis getting easier? Anyway, I am not buying into the Seahawks as anything more than an 8-8 team. And sadly, they might win their division. Seahawks are on the road, where they do not do well. It will be interesting to see if Marshawn Lynch gets some opportunities. I like the Bears this week
Bears 24 - Seahawks 13
New England (-2.5) vs Baltimore
Patriots at home coming off a bye week, it's hard to pick against that. However, the Ravens could be the best team in the NFL. Their Defense has not been leading the way and Ed Reed is a week or so away of returning. Tom Brady has one of his favorite targets back in Dieon Branch. The Patriots have proven they can win as long as Tom Brady is protected.
Patriots 27 - Ravens 24
NY Giants (-10.5) vs Detroit
The Lions are coming off a 44 pt out pour on the poor Rams. I thought the Rams would surprise everyone last week, I was wrong. I am still not buying into the Lions, they are much improved, but lack something. The Giants seem to be clicking and this could very well be a blow out.
Giants 38 - Lions 17
Philadelphia (-1.5) vs Atlanta
Matt Ryan returns home to play the Eagles. 2 years ago, the Eagles stifled him, I think this Eagle Defense is much better. Here's the problem, The Eagles Offensive line is not doing so well and I think they will get to Kevin Kolb. Kolb will have to make fast decisions and that will lead to LeSean McCoy getting a lot of touches. However, the Falcons, in my opinion are the best team in the NFC, at least right now and I think they find a way to win
Falcons 22 - Eagles 20
Pittsburgh (-13.5) vs Cleveland
Rookie QB Colt McCoy starting in Pittsburgh, ouch. Big Ben returns from his 4 week suspension with a lot to prove, this won't be pretty if you are a Browns fan
Pittsburgh 37 - Browns 6
Green Bay (-1.5) vs Miami
Will Aaron Rodgers play or not?
Dolphins 24 - Packers 11
San Diego (-8.5) @ St. Louis
Chargers coming off a sloppy loss to the Raiders and The Lions coming off a sloppy loss to the Lions. I feel Norv Turner is on the hot seat this year, especially if they don't win the AFC West and make it to the Championship game. The Rams are a good team to take it all out on, but will the young Rams Defense be able to contain the high powered Chargers Offense?
Chargers 31 - Rams 16
New Orleans (-5.5) @ Tampa
The Saints are a better team than the Bucs, but I get the impression from the Bucs, they don't know they are not suppose to be competitive. Josh Freeman is definitely a future star in this league and I like their young receiving corp. But the Saints proved last year they can win and even with all of the injuries, I still think Drew Brees and company pulls this one out.
Saints 26 - Bucs 20
Houston (-4.5) vs Kansas City
Houston got destroyed last week by the Giants. They were not in the game at all. Matt Schaub has been very inconsistent this season and that really hurts their chances of winning the division. Andre Johnson is hurt, but the whole key to the team is Owen Daniels, with him still recovering from injuries, the Texans haven't been able to move the ball like in the past. The Chiefs, like the Buccs are a young team with a lot of talent, but lack experience. I think they should move Dwayne Bowe and stock pile some draft picks. This game will come down to which defense shows up to stop the other.
Texans 28 - Chiefs 17
San Francisco (-6.5) vs Oakland
Finally, the 49ers get off the schneid, or the Coach gets canned.
49ers 35 - Raiders 21
NY Jets (3.5) @ Denver
I still don't buy into the Jets. I don't know what it is, but I don't see them as a top team in the league. LT can't go on like this whole season, can he? Mark Sanchez is still a sophomore? The Defense, despite injuries is still one of the best in the league. Kyle Orton is having a great season, this will be a great test.
Jets 26 - Broncos 23
Minnesota (-1.5) vs Dallas
My least favorite player against my least favorite team
Cowboys 24 - Vikings 21
Indianapolis (-3.5) @ Washington
Peyton Manning tears the skins defense to shreads. McNabb does the same to Indy's.
Colts 44 - Redskins 34
Tennessee (-3.5) @ Jacksonville
Jags keep it close the first three quarters, Titans run away from the in the 4th
Titans 31 - Jags 13
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Week 5
I didn't have a good week last week, much like the Eagles, I felt like my ribs were broken and cartilage torn, so after 6 wins, let's see if we can get back on track with week 5.
Jacksonville (-1.5) @ Buffalo
Buffalo is bad, real bad. Jacksonville, is a little better, but not sure how much. David Garrard is too inconsistent and on the road, not sure what you are going to get, Buffalo traded Marshawn Lynch this past week, making way for CJ Spiller and Fred Jackson to take the reigns. I don't see the Bills going 0-16, they are going to have to win a game sooner than later, the law of averages say so.
Bills 24 - Jags 20
Cincinnati (-6.5) vs Tampa
The Bucs started off so well, but were quickly brought back to earth by the Steelers. They are a very young team, with a good up and coming QB. The Bengals are a mess, you don't know what you are really getting, but they have talent. Their Defense has been good, but not spectacular. Carson Palmer has fallen pretty far, but has talent around him.
Bengals 30 - Buccs 21
Atlanta (-3.5) @ Cleveland
This is a very interesting match up. I love Atlanta this year, I think Matt Ryan is the verge of being a top 5 QB, think of Tony Romo, but better. I like their supporting cast and I really like Head Coach Mike Smith. But Cleveland is one of those teams that doesn't look good on paper, but at the end of the year, they will win 7-8 games and you will wonder how? I kinda want to see Cleveland lose some so Colt McCoy will get a chance at QB. Here's the break down, Can Peyton Hillis rush for 100+ yards? Will Mo Massaqueri finally have a break out game? Will Josh Cribbs have a total of 100 all purpose yards? But it comes down to this, can Cleveland's Defense contain, Atlanta's Offense?
Falcons 26 - Browns 17
Detroit (-3.5) vs St. Louis
The Rams are in first place in the NFC West and the Lions are winless. Sam Bradford looks really good for a rookie. Matthew Stratford is still hurt. Both Head Coaches Jim Scwartz and Steve Spagnola are solid up and coming coaches in the league. It's hard to see a home field advantage, St. Louis plays in a dome of their own and I don't see a "raucous" crowd in Ford Field to change the game. I see a shoot out and whomever has the ball last wins.
Rams 45 - Lions 41
Indianapolis (-8.5) vs Kansas City
Usually a team off their bye week will have an extra week to prepare for their next opponent, but KC will have to deal with an irate Indy team, who lost to Jacksonville on a last second field goal. Division rival or not, losing to Jax is not good for Peyton Manning and company. Indy's defense losing Melvin Bullet hurts. KC is playing way above what anyone thought. It's hard to see KC as more than a touchdown under dog, even on the road. I still think Indy is good, but Indy of 2 years ago would blow them away. I think this is a close game and KC's Special Teams will have a big day.
Colts 28 - Chiefs 23 (1972 Dolphins can pop the champagne early this season)
Green Bay (-2.5) @ Washington
The Redskins beat the Eagles last week. The Packers beat them in week 1. Both teams didn't do it pretty. Donovan McNabb still has some left in the tank, too bad he has NO ONE around him. Aaron Rodgers is at the top of his game with lots of weapons. Skins defense is better than the Pack's.
Packers 24 - Redskins 14
Chicago (-1.5) @ Carolina
Todd Collins gets the start for the Bears. Jimmy Clausen gets his third start minus Steve Smith this week. The Bears defense is good, The Panthers Defense is not.
Bears 13 - Panther 10
Baltimore (7.5) vs Denver
Ravens 23 - Broncos 21
Houston (-3.5) vs NY Giants
Not sure which Giant or Texan team will show up
Giants 26 - Texans 24
New Orleans (-8.5) @ Arizona
Rookie QB starting in the Desert, don't know what you are getting. But you have Larry Fitzgerald to throw to. New Orleans too many weapons on Offense.
Saints 38 - Cardinals 14
San Diego (-6.5) @ Oakland
Both teams are mysteries.
Chargers 24 - Raiders 17
Dallas (-6.5) vs Tennessee
Vince Young coming home. he has a lot to prove. Chris Johnson is no where near the 2,500 yard pace. Titans Defense looked flat last week. Cowboys coming off a bye needs a big one at home. Tony Romo is due for a big game as do the Cowboys Running Attack. If it was a game of coaching, Titans would win by 5 scores, but it comes down to talent
Cowboys 28 - Titans 20
San Francisco (-3.5) vs Philadelphia
Eagles 2-0 on the road, San Fran 0-4. Kevin Kolb gets his big chance due to Michael Vick's injury. It comes down to LeSean McCoy, if he plays, he is playing with broken ribs, OUCH. I am not sure Mike Bell can do half of what McCoy can. Alex Smith has regressed and I have a feeling David Carr will get into this game. Can the Eagles stop Frank Gore?
49ers 26 - Eagles 21
NY Jets (-4.5) vs Minnesota
I am not a fan of the Jets. I am not a fan of Rex Ryan, Mark Sanchez or Braylon Edwards. I think LT Is playing on borrowed time. Randy Moss is back with the Vikings and the Diva has a weapon to chuck the ball to. It all comes down to Adrian Peterson and Percy Harvin.
Vikings 31 - Jets 28
Jacksonville (-1.5) @ Buffalo
Buffalo is bad, real bad. Jacksonville, is a little better, but not sure how much. David Garrard is too inconsistent and on the road, not sure what you are going to get, Buffalo traded Marshawn Lynch this past week, making way for CJ Spiller and Fred Jackson to take the reigns. I don't see the Bills going 0-16, they are going to have to win a game sooner than later, the law of averages say so.
Bills 24 - Jags 20
Cincinnati (-6.5) vs Tampa
The Bucs started off so well, but were quickly brought back to earth by the Steelers. They are a very young team, with a good up and coming QB. The Bengals are a mess, you don't know what you are really getting, but they have talent. Their Defense has been good, but not spectacular. Carson Palmer has fallen pretty far, but has talent around him.
Bengals 30 - Buccs 21
Atlanta (-3.5) @ Cleveland
This is a very interesting match up. I love Atlanta this year, I think Matt Ryan is the verge of being a top 5 QB, think of Tony Romo, but better. I like their supporting cast and I really like Head Coach Mike Smith. But Cleveland is one of those teams that doesn't look good on paper, but at the end of the year, they will win 7-8 games and you will wonder how? I kinda want to see Cleveland lose some so Colt McCoy will get a chance at QB. Here's the break down, Can Peyton Hillis rush for 100+ yards? Will Mo Massaqueri finally have a break out game? Will Josh Cribbs have a total of 100 all purpose yards? But it comes down to this, can Cleveland's Defense contain, Atlanta's Offense?
Falcons 26 - Browns 17
Detroit (-3.5) vs St. Louis
The Rams are in first place in the NFC West and the Lions are winless. Sam Bradford looks really good for a rookie. Matthew Stratford is still hurt. Both Head Coaches Jim Scwartz and Steve Spagnola are solid up and coming coaches in the league. It's hard to see a home field advantage, St. Louis plays in a dome of their own and I don't see a "raucous" crowd in Ford Field to change the game. I see a shoot out and whomever has the ball last wins.
Rams 45 - Lions 41
Indianapolis (-8.5) vs Kansas City
Usually a team off their bye week will have an extra week to prepare for their next opponent, but KC will have to deal with an irate Indy team, who lost to Jacksonville on a last second field goal. Division rival or not, losing to Jax is not good for Peyton Manning and company. Indy's defense losing Melvin Bullet hurts. KC is playing way above what anyone thought. It's hard to see KC as more than a touchdown under dog, even on the road. I still think Indy is good, but Indy of 2 years ago would blow them away. I think this is a close game and KC's Special Teams will have a big day.
Colts 28 - Chiefs 23 (1972 Dolphins can pop the champagne early this season)
Green Bay (-2.5) @ Washington
The Redskins beat the Eagles last week. The Packers beat them in week 1. Both teams didn't do it pretty. Donovan McNabb still has some left in the tank, too bad he has NO ONE around him. Aaron Rodgers is at the top of his game with lots of weapons. Skins defense is better than the Pack's.
Packers 24 - Redskins 14
Chicago (-1.5) @ Carolina
Todd Collins gets the start for the Bears. Jimmy Clausen gets his third start minus Steve Smith this week. The Bears defense is good, The Panthers Defense is not.
Bears 13 - Panther 10
Baltimore (7.5) vs Denver
Ravens 23 - Broncos 21
Houston (-3.5) vs NY Giants
Not sure which Giant or Texan team will show up
Giants 26 - Texans 24
New Orleans (-8.5) @ Arizona
Rookie QB starting in the Desert, don't know what you are getting. But you have Larry Fitzgerald to throw to. New Orleans too many weapons on Offense.
Saints 38 - Cardinals 14
San Diego (-6.5) @ Oakland
Both teams are mysteries.
Chargers 24 - Raiders 17
Dallas (-6.5) vs Tennessee
Vince Young coming home. he has a lot to prove. Chris Johnson is no where near the 2,500 yard pace. Titans Defense looked flat last week. Cowboys coming off a bye needs a big one at home. Tony Romo is due for a big game as do the Cowboys Running Attack. If it was a game of coaching, Titans would win by 5 scores, but it comes down to talent
Cowboys 28 - Titans 20
San Francisco (-3.5) vs Philadelphia
Eagles 2-0 on the road, San Fran 0-4. Kevin Kolb gets his big chance due to Michael Vick's injury. It comes down to LeSean McCoy, if he plays, he is playing with broken ribs, OUCH. I am not sure Mike Bell can do half of what McCoy can. Alex Smith has regressed and I have a feeling David Carr will get into this game. Can the Eagles stop Frank Gore?
49ers 26 - Eagles 21
NY Jets (-4.5) vs Minnesota
I am not a fan of the Jets. I am not a fan of Rex Ryan, Mark Sanchez or Braylon Edwards. I think LT Is playing on borrowed time. Randy Moss is back with the Vikings and the Diva has a weapon to chuck the ball to. It all comes down to Adrian Peterson and Percy Harvin.
Vikings 31 - Jets 28
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Week 4
After finishing 8 and 8 last week, I thought I would go into the vault and dig a little deeper and see if I can hit my usual 10-11 weekly picks. While most are surprised by Kansas City, Chicago and Philadelphia's success, I am not. In fact, I am more surprised by San Francisco, Dallas and Minnesota not being undefeated. Anyway, here are my picks for week 4 and there is no scientific way I pick them, usually I go with my gut.
Atlanta (-6.5) vs San Francisco.
As I mentioned above, I am shocked San Francisco is 0-3. I thought they had a pretty solid Offensive Line, Great Running back in Gore, Great Receiver in Crabtree, Great Tight End in Davis. All Alex Smith has to do is manage the game. That really hasn't happened. In fact, Alex Smith has to win games and as you can see that isn't happening. Firing the Offensive Coordinator won't be enough this week. The only saving grace for the 49ers, the NFC stinks. The Falcons are my pick to win the NFC South. I love Matt Ryan and the supporting cast. I think Mike Smith doesn't get enough credit for the job he has done since arriving. The Falcons are at home and I see a huge blow out.
Falcons 37 - 49ers 20
NY Jets (-5.5) @ Buffalo.
Here's my upset of the week. Buffalo is 0-3, only in week 2 in Green Bay they got blown out. CJ Spiller is going to be a star. Marshawn Lynch will probably be traded and Ryan Fitzpatrick went to Harvard. I think this is a case of disliking the Jets more than liking the Bills. The Jets are 2-1 and I think with all of that talent, probably should be 3-0. However, I am still not sold on Mark Sanchez, however he has played very well the last 2 weeks. I think LT has little in the tank and I don't see him as a 16 game back. Rex Ryan, like his daddy, has a big mouth, but can his teams back it up? I see the Jets overlooking the Bills and this game will be a good "take a step back and get refocus" by the Jets going into their Bye.
Bills 24 - Jets 23
Cincinnati (-4.5) @ Cleveland
I am not a Bengals fan. I think Carson Palmer is one hit away of being knocked out for the season. I think Mount St. Owens will explode soon. I think it is too much for Chad Ochocinco to keep this team together. Cleveland has to win this game. Desperate times, desperate measures. They have Atlanta, @ Pittsburgh and @ New Orleans coming up. I think Eric Mangini is a lame duck coach and I think Jake Delhomme will be either cut or benched by week 12 in favor of Colt McCoy.
Browns 26 - Bengals 17
Green Bay (-14.5) vs Detroit.
So Green Bay is coming off a Monday Night Game where they were penalized 18 times and James Jones fumble at the end of the game spelled defeat against the Bears. Aaron Rodgers is not afraid to take off and run for a first down or touch down, he has a solid receiving core in Jennings, Driver and Finley. Their running back is suspect and Special teams stinks. Green Bay's Defense didn't play well Monday Night. In fact, Clay Matthews is running around like a crazy man, I am waiting for Offensive Coordinators to use his aggressiveness against him. Detroit should not be 0-3, they out played Chicago in week 1 and could have easily beaten the Eagles in Week 2. Matthew Stratford was suppose to have a breakout year this season, but has been sidelined with injuries. Now, Jahvid Best is hurt. Green Bay will win this game, but will they cover?
Packers 28 - Lions 16
Tennessee (-6.5) vs Denver.
The Broncos can't score from the Red Zone. I can't say I am surprised. Knowshown Moreno is slightly above average. Jabbar Gaffney is a little better than Moreno. So what Kyle Orton is doing is amazing. He is putting up numbers with sub par parts. I was not a big Josh McDaniels fan when he took over the reigns last season, but I am intrigued now and I think Denver will be a team to be reckoned with. Tennessee has the make up of everything I like in a team. Star Running Back who gets 20+ carries a game. Solid QB who has talent, but uses the pieces around him. Good Receiving Corp, Solid Offensive Line, Good Defense who doesn't beat themselves. Head Coach who doesn't loss games because of stupid decisions.
Titans 31- Broncos 24
Seattle (-.5) @ St. Louis
The Rams are an upcoming team. They beat a Washington team on the ropes last week and were able to knock them out even without Pro Bowl RB Steven Jackson. Sam Bradford looks solid and Defense is improving. Word of advise, keep it away from Leon Washington on kickoffs and/or punts. Seattle is one of those teams that wins games it shouldn't and loses games it shouldn't. Matt Hasselbeck doesn't have much left, but he might be able to get them by this season before they have to retool. The NFC West is soooo bad, anyone of the four teams can win it this season.
Rams 23 - Seahawks 20
New Orleans (-13.5) vs Carolina.
I thought Atlanta had the talent to stay with the Saints, keep it close and win at the end. I was right. I thought Carolina would turn the page and start over new against Cincinnati with a New QB, I was wrong. Jimmy Clausin is not Matt Ryan, he is going to have some bumps in the road. With the injuries at the O Line, Carolina is in big trouble. Drew Brees with all of those weapons, coming off a loss, this doesn't look good for the Panthers.
Saints 44 - Panthers 20
Pittsburgh (-1.5) vs Ravens.
Who would have thought Charlie Batch would be leading the 3-0 Steelers into week 4, the last Roethliesburger game? The Steelers are playing well and I don't see that stopping. The Ravens have question marks, Flacco has played okay, Ray Rice is injured. Does Willis McGahee have enough? Can The Ravens control the ball for 38 minutes on Offense?
Steelers 16 - Ravens 14
Indianapolis (-8.5) @ Jacksonville.
The Jags always play the Colts tough. Peyton Manning can make a star out of anyone. David Garrard is on his way out. This shouldn't be a game, but I think the score will be close
Colts 28 - Jaguars 20
Houston (-3.5) @ Oakland.
Oakland should have won last week, Janikowski missed three field goals. Houston is good and my pick to win their division, but this is a stinker game.
Raiders 16 - Texans 14
San Diego (-8.5) vs Cardinals.
Chargers come out flying on all cylinders. Cardinals are a below average team with no QB
Chargers 42 - Cardinals 17
Philadelphia (-6.5) vs Washington.
How smart is Andy Reid? Well, we will find out this weekend. If McNabb wins, Reid underestimated the old adage "Don't trade in your own division." Donovan McNabb will receive a hero's welcome. He lead the Eagles to 5 NFC Title Games. Michael Vick has to continue his play and there is no reason why he shouldn't. The team that makes the less mistakes wins.
Eagles 27 - Redskins 24
NY Giants (-3.5) vs Chicago.
The Giants out played Tennessee last weekend, but got killed. The Bears were out played by Green Bay and won. This is the Giants season, if they lose to the Bears, they will start to tinker with this team. Jay Cutler has played real well and The Monsters of the Midway have been great again. Primetime game in the City that doesn't sleep will be an exciting game.
Giants 31 - Bears 27
New England (-.5) @ Miami.
Miami should have won last week against the Jets, but they didn't play with enough urgency. The Patriots didn't blow Buffalo away, like most thought they would, but they won. The Patriots have been doing it with smoke and mirrors over the last few years.
Dolphins 29 - Patriots 27.
Atlanta (-6.5) vs San Francisco.
As I mentioned above, I am shocked San Francisco is 0-3. I thought they had a pretty solid Offensive Line, Great Running back in Gore, Great Receiver in Crabtree, Great Tight End in Davis. All Alex Smith has to do is manage the game. That really hasn't happened. In fact, Alex Smith has to win games and as you can see that isn't happening. Firing the Offensive Coordinator won't be enough this week. The only saving grace for the 49ers, the NFC stinks. The Falcons are my pick to win the NFC South. I love Matt Ryan and the supporting cast. I think Mike Smith doesn't get enough credit for the job he has done since arriving. The Falcons are at home and I see a huge blow out.
Falcons 37 - 49ers 20
NY Jets (-5.5) @ Buffalo.
Here's my upset of the week. Buffalo is 0-3, only in week 2 in Green Bay they got blown out. CJ Spiller is going to be a star. Marshawn Lynch will probably be traded and Ryan Fitzpatrick went to Harvard. I think this is a case of disliking the Jets more than liking the Bills. The Jets are 2-1 and I think with all of that talent, probably should be 3-0. However, I am still not sold on Mark Sanchez, however he has played very well the last 2 weeks. I think LT has little in the tank and I don't see him as a 16 game back. Rex Ryan, like his daddy, has a big mouth, but can his teams back it up? I see the Jets overlooking the Bills and this game will be a good "take a step back and get refocus" by the Jets going into their Bye.
Bills 24 - Jets 23
Cincinnati (-4.5) @ Cleveland
I am not a Bengals fan. I think Carson Palmer is one hit away of being knocked out for the season. I think Mount St. Owens will explode soon. I think it is too much for Chad Ochocinco to keep this team together. Cleveland has to win this game. Desperate times, desperate measures. They have Atlanta, @ Pittsburgh and @ New Orleans coming up. I think Eric Mangini is a lame duck coach and I think Jake Delhomme will be either cut or benched by week 12 in favor of Colt McCoy.
Browns 26 - Bengals 17
Green Bay (-14.5) vs Detroit.
So Green Bay is coming off a Monday Night Game where they were penalized 18 times and James Jones fumble at the end of the game spelled defeat against the Bears. Aaron Rodgers is not afraid to take off and run for a first down or touch down, he has a solid receiving core in Jennings, Driver and Finley. Their running back is suspect and Special teams stinks. Green Bay's Defense didn't play well Monday Night. In fact, Clay Matthews is running around like a crazy man, I am waiting for Offensive Coordinators to use his aggressiveness against him. Detroit should not be 0-3, they out played Chicago in week 1 and could have easily beaten the Eagles in Week 2. Matthew Stratford was suppose to have a breakout year this season, but has been sidelined with injuries. Now, Jahvid Best is hurt. Green Bay will win this game, but will they cover?
Packers 28 - Lions 16
Tennessee (-6.5) vs Denver.
The Broncos can't score from the Red Zone. I can't say I am surprised. Knowshown Moreno is slightly above average. Jabbar Gaffney is a little better than Moreno. So what Kyle Orton is doing is amazing. He is putting up numbers with sub par parts. I was not a big Josh McDaniels fan when he took over the reigns last season, but I am intrigued now and I think Denver will be a team to be reckoned with. Tennessee has the make up of everything I like in a team. Star Running Back who gets 20+ carries a game. Solid QB who has talent, but uses the pieces around him. Good Receiving Corp, Solid Offensive Line, Good Defense who doesn't beat themselves. Head Coach who doesn't loss games because of stupid decisions.
Titans 31- Broncos 24
Seattle (-.5) @ St. Louis
The Rams are an upcoming team. They beat a Washington team on the ropes last week and were able to knock them out even without Pro Bowl RB Steven Jackson. Sam Bradford looks solid and Defense is improving. Word of advise, keep it away from Leon Washington on kickoffs and/or punts. Seattle is one of those teams that wins games it shouldn't and loses games it shouldn't. Matt Hasselbeck doesn't have much left, but he might be able to get them by this season before they have to retool. The NFC West is soooo bad, anyone of the four teams can win it this season.
Rams 23 - Seahawks 20
New Orleans (-13.5) vs Carolina.
I thought Atlanta had the talent to stay with the Saints, keep it close and win at the end. I was right. I thought Carolina would turn the page and start over new against Cincinnati with a New QB, I was wrong. Jimmy Clausin is not Matt Ryan, he is going to have some bumps in the road. With the injuries at the O Line, Carolina is in big trouble. Drew Brees with all of those weapons, coming off a loss, this doesn't look good for the Panthers.
Saints 44 - Panthers 20
Pittsburgh (-1.5) vs Ravens.
Who would have thought Charlie Batch would be leading the 3-0 Steelers into week 4, the last Roethliesburger game? The Steelers are playing well and I don't see that stopping. The Ravens have question marks, Flacco has played okay, Ray Rice is injured. Does Willis McGahee have enough? Can The Ravens control the ball for 38 minutes on Offense?
Steelers 16 - Ravens 14
Indianapolis (-8.5) @ Jacksonville.
The Jags always play the Colts tough. Peyton Manning can make a star out of anyone. David Garrard is on his way out. This shouldn't be a game, but I think the score will be close
Colts 28 - Jaguars 20
Houston (-3.5) @ Oakland.
Oakland should have won last week, Janikowski missed three field goals. Houston is good and my pick to win their division, but this is a stinker game.
Raiders 16 - Texans 14
San Diego (-8.5) vs Cardinals.
Chargers come out flying on all cylinders. Cardinals are a below average team with no QB
Chargers 42 - Cardinals 17
Philadelphia (-6.5) vs Washington.
How smart is Andy Reid? Well, we will find out this weekend. If McNabb wins, Reid underestimated the old adage "Don't trade in your own division." Donovan McNabb will receive a hero's welcome. He lead the Eagles to 5 NFC Title Games. Michael Vick has to continue his play and there is no reason why he shouldn't. The team that makes the less mistakes wins.
Eagles 27 - Redskins 24
NY Giants (-3.5) vs Chicago.
The Giants out played Tennessee last weekend, but got killed. The Bears were out played by Green Bay and won. This is the Giants season, if they lose to the Bears, they will start to tinker with this team. Jay Cutler has played real well and The Monsters of the Midway have been great again. Primetime game in the City that doesn't sleep will be an exciting game.
Giants 31 - Bears 27
New England (-.5) @ Miami.
Miami should have won last week against the Jets, but they didn't play with enough urgency. The Patriots didn't blow Buffalo away, like most thought they would, but they won. The Patriots have been doing it with smoke and mirrors over the last few years.
Dolphins 29 - Patriots 27.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
QB's around the league
I can't say I am surprised with Brett Favre's success (or lack there of) so far this season. I knew it was just a matter of time for the one time impact QB to play his age. He always was a gun slinger who thought he was better than the game, but now he is just an average Quarterback. I am surprised by Michael Vick's play. Talented yes, disciplined no, Vick so far has turned it around and looks like he will be around for a long, long time. The one thing I really think making Vick so good, is his patience. He is letting the game come to him. He is hitting his wide outs, which is something McNabb never did consistently throughout a game.
Speaking of McNabb, he has to win games like the one Sunday against St. Louis. If the team isn't able to run the ball or stop a rookie QB, than McNabb has to elevate his game. That's what made him so special in Philly for all of those years. If he can't, than it's no surprise Andy Reid traded him to a division rival.
Trent Edwards waived by Buffalo and claimed by Jacksonville. Talk about going from one bad situation to another. I like Jack Del Rio, but I think he is done in JAX after this season. I also think David Garrard will follow and I wonder if this is why Trent Edwards was signed, take a chance on him by week 11 and see if he will be a QB of the future with this team.
Charlie Batch is looking like a great Backup QB and I hope Pittsburgh rewards him with the back up duties when Big Ben returns.
I really like Josh Freeman and I think he is the real deal. Imagine how good this team will be with some experience?
Speaking of McNabb, he has to win games like the one Sunday against St. Louis. If the team isn't able to run the ball or stop a rookie QB, than McNabb has to elevate his game. That's what made him so special in Philly for all of those years. If he can't, than it's no surprise Andy Reid traded him to a division rival.
Trent Edwards waived by Buffalo and claimed by Jacksonville. Talk about going from one bad situation to another. I like Jack Del Rio, but I think he is done in JAX after this season. I also think David Garrard will follow and I wonder if this is why Trent Edwards was signed, take a chance on him by week 11 and see if he will be a QB of the future with this team.
Charlie Batch is looking like a great Backup QB and I hope Pittsburgh rewards him with the back up duties when Big Ben returns.
I really like Josh Freeman and I think he is the real deal. Imagine how good this team will be with some experience?
Thursday, September 23, 2010
NFL's Week 3
Here are my picks for the coming weekend:
San Francisco (-2.5) @ Kansas City. If you would have told anyone 2 weeks ago, one team would be undefeated and the other is still searching for a win, you probably would have picked San Fran to be the better team. The 49ers played well enough to win Monday night against New Orleans, but on a last second field goal, they didn't. San Francisco had too many turnovers and have been playing sloppy so far in this young season. Kansas City has been doing it by running the ball, as well as special teams. This game will be a true test for the Chiefs, can their run defense stop Frank Gore? Will Alex Smith distribute the ball to all of weapons? Can Matt Cassell manage the game and not turn the ball over?
Chiefs 24 - San Fran 20
Baltimore (+10.5) hosting Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns are this bad. Or are they? They lost 2 games by a total of 5 points, granted they lost to the Buccs in Tampa and KC. Cleveland is hurt by injuries - Jake Delhomme and Jerome Harrison. The big question for the Browns can they stop the Ravens Ray Rice? The Ravens will be playing with a chip on their shoulder losing a game they could have one last week against Cincinnati. I wouldn't want to play against an angry Ray Lewis. Joe Flacco looks confused and has digressed from his brilliant Rookie Campaign 2 season's ago. But I think this is a break out game for Baltimore and I think they win Big at home.
Ravens 33 - Cleveland 9
Dallas (+2.5) @ Houston. Another 2-0/0-2 match up. Dallas has looked uninspired and dreadful and I know it's only week 3, but at 0-3, will they make the playoffs? The Offensive Line has been bad, The Defense couldn't stop Chicago last week. So how are they going to stop the hot Matt Schaub? How will they contain Arian Foster? Do they have an answer for Andre Johnson? I think Dallas has another bad game, but I think Houston will come down from the high of winning two big games.
Cowboys 27 - Texans 23
Detroit (+10.5) @ Minnesota. How does Minnesota become a double digit favorite playing the way they have so far? Oh yeah, they have Adrian Peterson. LeSean McCoy torched the Lions Defense for 120 yards. Peterson will run all day and if Brett the Diva doesn't turn the ball over (hint short passes to Harvin), Minnesota will win this game easily. Detroit is still a year away, but they are moving in the right direction.
Vikings 46 - Lions 17
Patriots (-13.5) hosting Buffalo. On paper this is probably the biggest lopsided game. The Pats have won 7 straight against Buffalo and they go against New QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. I think everyone is expecting pass pass pass from Tom Brady, but I think they will run run run. I think CJ Spiller has his coming out party and breaks the 100 yard market. But ultimately, New England is too much.
Patriots 31 - Bills 17
Atlanta (+4.5) @ New Orleans. The Saints are undefeated and looking like world beaters. They are determined to repeat as World Champions. But do not tell Atlanta that. I really like Michael Turner and Jason Snelling pounding the Saints Defense. And I expect Matt Ryan to pick apart the secondary. I think this will be a huge upset and set the Falcons in motion to win the division.
Falcons 28 - Saints 17
Tennessee (+3.5) @ NY Giants. Both teams got spanked last week, so it back to the basics. For the Titans, that's running Chris Johnson and a tenacious defense. For the Giants, well, I am not sure what it is. I see Tennessee stopping the Giants from doing anything and holding on to the ball for 40-45 minutes.
Titans 19 - Giants 10
Carolina (-3.5) hosting Cincinnati. I am not sold on Cincinnati. I am waiting for Mt St. Owens to explode, it's going to happen. I do like Jordan Shippley and think he is a better option than TO. Cincinnati defense has played well, but last week, Baltimore's offense was putrid. Of all the Rookie QB's, Jimmy Clausen was my least favorite, probably because he played at Notre Dame. But I see big things coming from him in the future and I don't see the Panthers winning too many games this season, I do see hope in Clausen.
Panthers 22 - Bengals 20
Pittsburgh (-2.5) @ Tampa. Tampa is a young team with an up and coming QB. Pittsburgh is playing with QB no. 4. Tampa's Defense has been good, but truly untested. Pittsburgh's Defense has been good and very well tested. I like the Steelers in a low scoring, grinding game.
Steelers 13 - Tampa 7
Philadelphia (-2.5) @ Jacksonville. We all know the Michael Vick story, so let's look at the other factors 1. LeSean McCoy looks like he will be a star (of course 120 yards against Detroit is hard to justify that statement.) 2. Philly's Defense made stops when they had to, they should do the same this week. 3. David Garrard might be playing himself out of town. Jack Del Rio deserves better than this.
Eagles 29 - Jags 14
St. Louis (+2.5) hosting Washington. Donovan McNabb will have a huge game. Sam Bradford will learn from watching McNabb
Redskins 27 - Rams 24
Denver (+6.5) hosting Indianapolis. I think Denver is far from being a dominant team, but the pieces are starting to come together. Indy will start to show their age sometime, just not sure when?
Colts 23 - Broncos 17
Oakland (+4.5) @ Arizona. This should be one ugly game. I like Darren McFadden running all over the place. I like Bruce Gradkowski picking apart Arizona Defense. I think this is the begging of the End for Derrick Anderson.
Raiders 33 - Cardinals 14
San Diego (-5.5) @ Seattle. The Chargers will be without Rookie Back Ryan Mathews. Phillip Rivers will be forced to win this game in a hostile environment. Matt Hasselbeck has played well, but not close to spectacular.
Chargers 26 - Seahawks 19
Miami (-1.5) hosting the NY Jets. Interesting game, Miami's Defense has propelled them to this 2-0 start. Ronnie Brown has been solid and Chad Henne has been fair. Mark Sanchez has shown flashes of brilliance and LT at times looks like his old self. Jason Taylor will be coming home to a tremendous ovation. I see this being a very low scoring game, unless 1 or 2 things can happen. Brandon Marshall can hold on to the ball and a Jet Receiver can step up.
Dolphins 16 - Jets 13
Green Bay (-3.5) @ Chicago. This just on a hunch, nothing more, nothing less.
Bears 24 - Packers 21
San Francisco (-2.5) @ Kansas City. If you would have told anyone 2 weeks ago, one team would be undefeated and the other is still searching for a win, you probably would have picked San Fran to be the better team. The 49ers played well enough to win Monday night against New Orleans, but on a last second field goal, they didn't. San Francisco had too many turnovers and have been playing sloppy so far in this young season. Kansas City has been doing it by running the ball, as well as special teams. This game will be a true test for the Chiefs, can their run defense stop Frank Gore? Will Alex Smith distribute the ball to all of weapons? Can Matt Cassell manage the game and not turn the ball over?
Chiefs 24 - San Fran 20
Baltimore (+10.5) hosting Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns are this bad. Or are they? They lost 2 games by a total of 5 points, granted they lost to the Buccs in Tampa and KC. Cleveland is hurt by injuries - Jake Delhomme and Jerome Harrison. The big question for the Browns can they stop the Ravens Ray Rice? The Ravens will be playing with a chip on their shoulder losing a game they could have one last week against Cincinnati. I wouldn't want to play against an angry Ray Lewis. Joe Flacco looks confused and has digressed from his brilliant Rookie Campaign 2 season's ago. But I think this is a break out game for Baltimore and I think they win Big at home.
Ravens 33 - Cleveland 9
Dallas (+2.5) @ Houston. Another 2-0/0-2 match up. Dallas has looked uninspired and dreadful and I know it's only week 3, but at 0-3, will they make the playoffs? The Offensive Line has been bad, The Defense couldn't stop Chicago last week. So how are they going to stop the hot Matt Schaub? How will they contain Arian Foster? Do they have an answer for Andre Johnson? I think Dallas has another bad game, but I think Houston will come down from the high of winning two big games.
Cowboys 27 - Texans 23
Detroit (+10.5) @ Minnesota. How does Minnesota become a double digit favorite playing the way they have so far? Oh yeah, they have Adrian Peterson. LeSean McCoy torched the Lions Defense for 120 yards. Peterson will run all day and if Brett the Diva doesn't turn the ball over (hint short passes to Harvin), Minnesota will win this game easily. Detroit is still a year away, but they are moving in the right direction.
Vikings 46 - Lions 17
Patriots (-13.5) hosting Buffalo. On paper this is probably the biggest lopsided game. The Pats have won 7 straight against Buffalo and they go against New QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. I think everyone is expecting pass pass pass from Tom Brady, but I think they will run run run. I think CJ Spiller has his coming out party and breaks the 100 yard market. But ultimately, New England is too much.
Patriots 31 - Bills 17
Atlanta (+4.5) @ New Orleans. The Saints are undefeated and looking like world beaters. They are determined to repeat as World Champions. But do not tell Atlanta that. I really like Michael Turner and Jason Snelling pounding the Saints Defense. And I expect Matt Ryan to pick apart the secondary. I think this will be a huge upset and set the Falcons in motion to win the division.
Falcons 28 - Saints 17
Tennessee (+3.5) @ NY Giants. Both teams got spanked last week, so it back to the basics. For the Titans, that's running Chris Johnson and a tenacious defense. For the Giants, well, I am not sure what it is. I see Tennessee stopping the Giants from doing anything and holding on to the ball for 40-45 minutes.
Titans 19 - Giants 10
Carolina (-3.5) hosting Cincinnati. I am not sold on Cincinnati. I am waiting for Mt St. Owens to explode, it's going to happen. I do like Jordan Shippley and think he is a better option than TO. Cincinnati defense has played well, but last week, Baltimore's offense was putrid. Of all the Rookie QB's, Jimmy Clausen was my least favorite, probably because he played at Notre Dame. But I see big things coming from him in the future and I don't see the Panthers winning too many games this season, I do see hope in Clausen.
Panthers 22 - Bengals 20
Pittsburgh (-2.5) @ Tampa. Tampa is a young team with an up and coming QB. Pittsburgh is playing with QB no. 4. Tampa's Defense has been good, but truly untested. Pittsburgh's Defense has been good and very well tested. I like the Steelers in a low scoring, grinding game.
Steelers 13 - Tampa 7
Philadelphia (-2.5) @ Jacksonville. We all know the Michael Vick story, so let's look at the other factors 1. LeSean McCoy looks like he will be a star (of course 120 yards against Detroit is hard to justify that statement.) 2. Philly's Defense made stops when they had to, they should do the same this week. 3. David Garrard might be playing himself out of town. Jack Del Rio deserves better than this.
Eagles 29 - Jags 14
St. Louis (+2.5) hosting Washington. Donovan McNabb will have a huge game. Sam Bradford will learn from watching McNabb
Redskins 27 - Rams 24
Denver (+6.5) hosting Indianapolis. I think Denver is far from being a dominant team, but the pieces are starting to come together. Indy will start to show their age sometime, just not sure when?
Colts 23 - Broncos 17
Oakland (+4.5) @ Arizona. This should be one ugly game. I like Darren McFadden running all over the place. I like Bruce Gradkowski picking apart Arizona Defense. I think this is the begging of the End for Derrick Anderson.
Raiders 33 - Cardinals 14
San Diego (-5.5) @ Seattle. The Chargers will be without Rookie Back Ryan Mathews. Phillip Rivers will be forced to win this game in a hostile environment. Matt Hasselbeck has played well, but not close to spectacular.
Chargers 26 - Seahawks 19
Miami (-1.5) hosting the NY Jets. Interesting game, Miami's Defense has propelled them to this 2-0 start. Ronnie Brown has been solid and Chad Henne has been fair. Mark Sanchez has shown flashes of brilliance and LT at times looks like his old self. Jason Taylor will be coming home to a tremendous ovation. I see this being a very low scoring game, unless 1 or 2 things can happen. Brandon Marshall can hold on to the ball and a Jet Receiver can step up.
Dolphins 16 - Jets 13
Green Bay (-3.5) @ Chicago. This just on a hunch, nothing more, nothing less.
Bears 24 - Packers 21
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
In Full Swing
With the NFL Season in Full Swing, I thought I would share some of my thoughts about the 2010 season. First of all, every year there is a surprise team or two and this season is no different. Kansas City and Tampa are both 2-0 and Dallas and Minnesota are both 0-2. I really like Kansas City, I think they have a young nucleus, solid running game, decent Offensive Line, good Defense and great Special Teams. I think they have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs. However, I think Tampa won two games against sub par opponents.
Brett Favre is showing why I would have steered clear of him. And if things persist to go south for the Vikings, Brett the Diva will re-re-retire mid season. Dallas on the other hand is a true surprise to me. EVERYONE on that team is playing lousy and heads will roll if they don't turn it around soon.
WIth that all said, here are a few of my observations thus far:
Houston is playing well and can win by running, passing or defense.
Donovan McNabb looks strange in Maroon and Gold.
Rex Ryan might be a bigger blow hard than his dad.
Here are my predictions:
AFC
East: Dolphins, Patriots, Jets, Bills
South: Texans, Colts, Titans, Jags
Central: Steelers, Bengals, Ravens, Browns
West: Chiefs, Chargers, Broncos, Raiders
NFC:
East: Cowboys, Giants, Redskins, Eagles
South: Falcons, Saints, Buccs, Panthers
Central: Packers, Bears, Lions, Vikings
West: Seahawks, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams
Super Bowl: Falcons - Chargers (Chargers)
Brett Favre is showing why I would have steered clear of him. And if things persist to go south for the Vikings, Brett the Diva will re-re-retire mid season. Dallas on the other hand is a true surprise to me. EVERYONE on that team is playing lousy and heads will roll if they don't turn it around soon.
WIth that all said, here are a few of my observations thus far:
Houston is playing well and can win by running, passing or defense.
Donovan McNabb looks strange in Maroon and Gold.
Rex Ryan might be a bigger blow hard than his dad.
Here are my predictions:
AFC
East: Dolphins, Patriots, Jets, Bills
South: Texans, Colts, Titans, Jags
Central: Steelers, Bengals, Ravens, Browns
West: Chiefs, Chargers, Broncos, Raiders
NFC:
East: Cowboys, Giants, Redskins, Eagles
South: Falcons, Saints, Buccs, Panthers
Central: Packers, Bears, Lions, Vikings
West: Seahawks, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams
Super Bowl: Falcons - Chargers (Chargers)
Sunday, May 30, 2010
LOST
It has taken me about a week to digest the series finale of Lost. It has been an amazing 6 years and I am glad I stuck around for the conclusion. The Show's title Lost spoke on so many levels, the obvious being Passenger's of Oceanic Flight 815 crashed on an island somewhere in the South Pacific and were lost. But as the season's went by and the Flash Backs and Flash Forwards showed they were a bunch of Lost Souls needing redemption.
In this last season, the Flash Sideways showed all of these characters were not flawed, in fact, the were the polar opposite of their island self. But the real kicker was, they were dead in the Sideways World and needed to be island enlightened. And when they were enlightened, they could pass onto the other side.
In this last season, the Flash Sideways showed all of these characters were not flawed, in fact, the were the polar opposite of their island self. But the real kicker was, they were dead in the Sideways World and needed to be island enlightened. And when they were enlightened, they could pass onto the other side.
Perfection
Last Night I had the privilege of watching Roy Hallday throw MLB's 20th Perfect Game and it was amazing. In the 5th inning it really started to hit me, he is in the zone. After a shaky first couple of innings, he began to get his pitch count down. By the 7th inning, I knew I was in for something special, whatever the result. In the 9th inning, my stomach was turning. The last out, Euphoria.
This is the kind of pitcher who deserves world championships and I hope the Phillies can do it this year for Roy.
This is the kind of pitcher who deserves world championships and I hope the Phillies can do it this year for Roy.
Monday, May 10, 2010
A Hot Summer, errr I mean Spring Day...
I really have nothing to say, just thought I should update my blog and let people know I am here, but have nothing important to say. Hope to have more soon.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
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