The predictions keep coming, today's focus the home of the reigning super bowl champs, the NFC South. To the naked eye the Saints look like the clear cut favorites to win this again, but Atlanta, Tampa Bay and Carolina might have other idea, let's look at the questions facing the division.
Atlanta has a few questions. Is Matt Ryan ready to make the jump after a not so stellar sophomore season? What is up with Micheal Turner, big things were expected he delivered first year last year not so much. Is this a defense ready to make the leap? I mean those are the things I can think of, they could be set to rise again, like two years ago.
Carolina is a lot sketchier, did they make the right decision at QB, Matt Moore and Jimmy Clausen, I'm not so sure. They have the two headed beast at RB, but in this new NFL wearing passing is king will those two studs be able to carry them to victories. What happened to Steve Smith, usually RB's fall off quickly but WR's tend to be able to play late into their careers, maybe it's his size he's a little small. They lost Peppers is the D ready to move on without him at pass rusher. I will mention Jon Beason, is he ready to become a force at MLB for this team, and make the jump to great player not just good.
New Orleans has only one question, are they happy to be Super Champs? They keep talking a big game, but we'll see. If their still hungover from the 6 month binge they've been on then their in trouble, if not and their willing to play with target on the back then they'll be fine.
Tampa, well I know nothing about Tampa. Josh Freeman they love. They got who some believe was the best player in the draft in McCoy, but can a DT make a difference? Honestly, I wish I knew more about them but I just don't and I'm not ready to think they've made the jump from bad to decent.
Onto the predictions here it go......
New Orleans wins the division going 14-2, I expect them to start 10-0, and could lose to Dallas week 12, and their other loss is when their resting starters at the end of the year against Atlanta. I like the Saints good D, Reggie Bush is turning into the player he should be, and the offense has too many weapons. Drew Brees is one the top 3 QB's in the league, and Sean Payton is a crazy mofo, their set up for success.
Atlanta just looking at the schedule, I came up with 12 wins, but I'll take one away and give them 11-5 which could mean playoffs, the West stinks, the East isn't all that good, so they could take that wild card spot with 10 wins, and are guranteed it with 12. I like their chances for Ryan to rebound and show the composure of his rookie year.
Tampa 6-10, just a guess, seems every year a team from the south rises up, I'll take Tampa to do that over Carolina.
Carolina this hurts to say but 3-13 or 4-12, I don't like Matt Moore and John Fox is a lame duck coach in my eyes. As I said their backs are studs, but the league is all about the pass now, running games don't win games typically.
That's all for now my NFC East picks will be up next week sometime, can't wait for that, expect a lot of Skins coverage on that I have a few ideas that most Skins fans don't.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
NFL preview, AFC East
I'm in Foxboro, Mass. so I decided why not go ahead and do my AFC East preview. Kind of felt like pushing a blog out tonight and didn't really wanna talk about that QB that didn't retire but still needs to announce he's coming back, stop over reacting people. Instead, I'll keep the previews coming and keep this momentum up. The AFC east is a beast of a division, on paper. On paper the top 3 teams are close, and all of them have huge questions. I'll only be talking about Miami, New England, and the New York Jets, Buffalo has no chance and is the early season favorite for Jake Locker QB Washington Huskies. The big 3 of this division all have huge questions, let's take a look.
Miami, made the big move to get Brandon Marshall, Parcells is hoping he's not a T.O. repeat. I'm not in love with the Dolphins, the defense seems to be lacking that huge name to put them over the top. Can Chad Henne lead a team for a whole season, he had huge expectations his senior year at Michigan, the team went 8-4, as opposed for contending for a national title. Who else is there besides Marshall? Ronnie Brown is a dynamic player but he never has a dynamic season just a bunch of good weeks. My final question will they continue to evolve the wildcat, I hate it and if it's gonna be a real offense it needs to keep growing. My thought is Miami has too many questions to win this division or too even get that last wild card spot that many teams in the AFC are looking for. I know you just went the last wild card spot isn't there too, there is but not when New England and the Jets are both contending.
New England, is an enigma, the Defense is young and lacks a pass rush. They lost key veteran Ty Warren for the year, huge blow to the D-Line. Wes Welker is he back or not, what happens the first time he goes across the middle, that's what he does. Is Randy Moss still and elite WR, I know he's more elite if Welker is on the field. Still no RB's to speak of, can they again contend with a running game. How big is Logan Mankins holdout gonna be, I see it this way, everyone wants to talk about Revis, but Mankins is more important to NE than Revis to NY. If Mankins is out of shape and misses a block, guess who's knee is killed when the LB sacks his ass, that's right Tom Brady. Which leads to final NE question is Tom Brady 100% back from the knee injury, I know these things take time to get back from, guys play but QB's often come back before their 100% ready. Hopefully for NE's sake he's ready.
New York, drove by the stadium today that place is impressive, it's HUGE. The big question for the Jets is when does Revis report? The D will be ok without him though, Rex Ryan is a blitzing machine and they'll be fine. Is Mark Sanchez ready to lead, they got him another WR in Santonio Holmes, who'll be there week 5 after suspension, plus they already have Braylon and Cotchery. With those stud WR's will Shonn Greene and LaDainain Tomlinson be enough punch in the backfield? The Jets have a huge O-Line that makes plenty of money so they better be able to block but can Greene and LDT hit the holes? For the record I love Shonn Greene and am expecting huge things from this kid. I really want to like the Jets, but Rex Ryan is such a cock he makes it hard to like them, I think my feelings will waiver on this during the year.
Onto the predictions.
I looked at the schedule and I got New England going 12-4, they have tough games but some winnable games and if their defense can improve, with a healthy offense they can do it.
New York Jets 11-5, if Revis gets his ass into camp they could be better but he's only worth one win in my eyes. This season is more about Sanchez than Revis, it's on Sanchez to lead and score points with better weapons.
Miami hate to say it but 8-8, like I said I don't love these guys, but if they wanna prove me wrong I'll be glad to see it.
Buffalo 2-14, I watched them on Friday against the Skins, not pretty, no line, no QB's, just bad things all around, look forward to Sunday December 12th when they play Cleveland to see who gets to pick number 1.
Final note, a Great Giant passed away Bobby Thomson, who may have hit the most famous HR ever, "The Shot Heard Round the World," when the announcer exclaimed "The Giants win the pennant the Giants win the pennant." I'm not a huge historian but Bobby Thomson was a great player and great guy who was always willing to talk about that day.
Miami, made the big move to get Brandon Marshall, Parcells is hoping he's not a T.O. repeat. I'm not in love with the Dolphins, the defense seems to be lacking that huge name to put them over the top. Can Chad Henne lead a team for a whole season, he had huge expectations his senior year at Michigan, the team went 8-4, as opposed for contending for a national title. Who else is there besides Marshall? Ronnie Brown is a dynamic player but he never has a dynamic season just a bunch of good weeks. My final question will they continue to evolve the wildcat, I hate it and if it's gonna be a real offense it needs to keep growing. My thought is Miami has too many questions to win this division or too even get that last wild card spot that many teams in the AFC are looking for. I know you just went the last wild card spot isn't there too, there is but not when New England and the Jets are both contending.
New England, is an enigma, the Defense is young and lacks a pass rush. They lost key veteran Ty Warren for the year, huge blow to the D-Line. Wes Welker is he back or not, what happens the first time he goes across the middle, that's what he does. Is Randy Moss still and elite WR, I know he's more elite if Welker is on the field. Still no RB's to speak of, can they again contend with a running game. How big is Logan Mankins holdout gonna be, I see it this way, everyone wants to talk about Revis, but Mankins is more important to NE than Revis to NY. If Mankins is out of shape and misses a block, guess who's knee is killed when the LB sacks his ass, that's right Tom Brady. Which leads to final NE question is Tom Brady 100% back from the knee injury, I know these things take time to get back from, guys play but QB's often come back before their 100% ready. Hopefully for NE's sake he's ready.
New York, drove by the stadium today that place is impressive, it's HUGE. The big question for the Jets is when does Revis report? The D will be ok without him though, Rex Ryan is a blitzing machine and they'll be fine. Is Mark Sanchez ready to lead, they got him another WR in Santonio Holmes, who'll be there week 5 after suspension, plus they already have Braylon and Cotchery. With those stud WR's will Shonn Greene and LaDainain Tomlinson be enough punch in the backfield? The Jets have a huge O-Line that makes plenty of money so they better be able to block but can Greene and LDT hit the holes? For the record I love Shonn Greene and am expecting huge things from this kid. I really want to like the Jets, but Rex Ryan is such a cock he makes it hard to like them, I think my feelings will waiver on this during the year.
Onto the predictions.
I looked at the schedule and I got New England going 12-4, they have tough games but some winnable games and if their defense can improve, with a healthy offense they can do it.
New York Jets 11-5, if Revis gets his ass into camp they could be better but he's only worth one win in my eyes. This season is more about Sanchez than Revis, it's on Sanchez to lead and score points with better weapons.
Miami hate to say it but 8-8, like I said I don't love these guys, but if they wanna prove me wrong I'll be glad to see it.
Buffalo 2-14, I watched them on Friday against the Skins, not pretty, no line, no QB's, just bad things all around, look forward to Sunday December 12th when they play Cleveland to see who gets to pick number 1.
Final note, a Great Giant passed away Bobby Thomson, who may have hit the most famous HR ever, "The Shot Heard Round the World," when the announcer exclaimed "The Giants win the pennant the Giants win the pennant." I'm not a huge historian but Bobby Thomson was a great player and great guy who was always willing to talk about that day.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
NFL preview, AFC South
You smell that, it's August, it's hot, it's humid, must mean September is almost here, and with that comes the NFL regular season, oh baby it's game time. In preparation for the season I'm getting my previews going, doing it early so I don't have to rush like I did last year. Today's topic the AFC South, home of the Colts, Jaguars, Texans, and Titans. I think this is one of the toughest divisions in the league, Indy is always tough, Houston is an enigma that I can't figure out, Tennessee has two of the most electric players in all of football, and Jacksonville still has a team. Well that last one is in jeopardy but who cares. This division is full of star power, Peyton, Wayne, Dallas Clark, Bob Sanders, Dwight Freeney, Andre Johnson, Matt Schaub, Chris Johnson, Vince Young, Maurice Jones-Drew. Legit pro bowlers all of them. This division also holds the dumbest liar in all of football, Brian Cushing who has blamed his failed PED test on everything from tumors to overtraining, dude admit your wrong and move on.
Predicting this division is tough, you know the Colts are tough, but after them your not sure. Are the Titans ready to contend, is VY ready to lead? Those are the questions in Tennessee. Is Houston ready to get over the hump, play a whole season, is Owen Daniels ready to become an elite TE in the league, and who totes the rock? That's what Houston is wondering. Jacksonville is still wondering if David Garrard was the right choice, and if Mike Sims-Walker can continue to improve, they also payed some money to Aaron Kampman hoping he'll put his hand back on the ground and be the force he was before Green Bay switched D's. Here's how I break it down
Indy-13-3, they have the usual tough games, San Diego and New England, but I think Peyton is ready to have Gonzalez back remember he wasn't there and they still made the Super Bowl. Bob Sanders is healthy I think, these guys are tough.
Houston 9-7 they'll miss the playoffs I think, they have winable games but without a running game I'm scared, also Schaub is made of glass he needs to stay healthy a whole year.
Tenn. 8-8 or 9-7, can't put my finger on it, but if Vince is the man they could win 11, he's a basket case they only win 6.
Jax 7-9 honestly this division is tough and Jax always plays Indy tough, let's see if Kampman can take down the 3 stud QB's in this division.
There you have it stay tuned for more previews from me and Chris. One more note, GO GIANTS, we need to take at least 2 of 3 from San Diego
Predicting this division is tough, you know the Colts are tough, but after them your not sure. Are the Titans ready to contend, is VY ready to lead? Those are the questions in Tennessee. Is Houston ready to get over the hump, play a whole season, is Owen Daniels ready to become an elite TE in the league, and who totes the rock? That's what Houston is wondering. Jacksonville is still wondering if David Garrard was the right choice, and if Mike Sims-Walker can continue to improve, they also payed some money to Aaron Kampman hoping he'll put his hand back on the ground and be the force he was before Green Bay switched D's. Here's how I break it down
Indy-13-3, they have the usual tough games, San Diego and New England, but I think Peyton is ready to have Gonzalez back remember he wasn't there and they still made the Super Bowl. Bob Sanders is healthy I think, these guys are tough.
Houston 9-7 they'll miss the playoffs I think, they have winable games but without a running game I'm scared, also Schaub is made of glass he needs to stay healthy a whole year.
Tenn. 8-8 or 9-7, can't put my finger on it, but if Vince is the man they could win 11, he's a basket case they only win 6.
Jax 7-9 honestly this division is tough and Jax always plays Indy tough, let's see if Kampman can take down the 3 stud QB's in this division.
There you have it stay tuned for more previews from me and Chris. One more note, GO GIANTS, we need to take at least 2 of 3 from San Diego
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Rookie of the Year
I'm hear to endorse a rookie for the award of Rookie of the Year in the National League. The guess should be easy for who it is, that player is Buster Posey, catcher San Francisco Giants. I know he's not a big name like, Stasburg, Heyward or even Ike Davis from the Mets. He is however leading all rookies in average, (over 200 ab's). Had a 20 game hitting streak, and batted .417 with 24 RBI and 7 dingers in July. The kid can flat out rake, and he's also catching a majority of the Giants games since the trade of Bengie Molina. So, he's not only killing the ball but also, helping the best pitching staff in baseball make a push for the playoffs. The reason I want Buster to win this award is for one, he's in a pennant race, Strasburg isn't, Heyward is but he's been hurt. The problem is the kid gets no pub b/c he's in San Fran, not on the east coast pitching in prime time every time he throws. It's not breaking news when he sneezes. I know Strasburg is gonna be great but to tell the truth, people see him every 5 days, it's hard to get a scouting report on him. Buster is playing every day and teams have seen him in every situation yet still can't get him out. He also got a hit off Strasburg when they faced each other, so hey he already beat him. That's all for now, Go Giants, and hey football is officially started when Brett Favre can't decide on boxers or briefs.
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