The time has come, time to review everyone's favorite division, the NFC East home of the Redskins, VaGiants, Iggles and Cowgirls. I know I'm a bit biased in this division so I'm gonna shock you and not put a lot of stock in the Redskins this season. We have by far the most questions, let's take a look.
Dallas is first alphabetically but last in your hearts, I know. They made some questionable moves with their offensive line, defense and coaching staff. What those moves are I don't know, their the sexy pick to win the Super Bowl b/c their hosting it, big deal. They have a loser head coach, loser QB, three RB's who need the rock, and a stupid WR in Roy Williams. They did however get the steal of the draft in Dez Bryant. I'm not a fan of this team and I'm not sure what the hype is about, where did they improve?
New York, well once again I didn't do my homework on these guys. They still have Eli, who is a loser. They have a decent O-Line, new stadium, not sure about their D. I've heard their gonna throw more this year, but frankly I don't care. I can't stand Eli, Tom Coughlin, Osi, or pretty much any of their guys. I will say when it comes to fantasy in a pinch I'll pick a Giant, as opposed to an Eagle, and I'll never take a Cowgirl.
Philly, they made maybe the boldest move ever in the NFL, sending their franchises best ever QB to a division rival (see Green Bay it's not that hard to do). They have put their trust in a young QB, who has no back-up, the Vick thing was cute no longer. They also have moved on in the backfield letting go of Brian Westbrook. So, let me get this right, young QB, young RB, their best WR is only a 3 year guy, their 2nd WR is a 2nd year guy, apparently Andy Reid doesn't like his job.
Washington, where do I begin. New coach, new QB, new defensive scheme, same stupid owner. We made some moves, none of them helped the team but we made some moves. We had Willie Parker in camp and eventually released him, when instead we could've had Brian Westbrook. We made the move for McNabb, I like the move but once again we've surrounded him with nobody's. Got Trent Williams in the draft, I like him he's kind of mean. Larry Johnson is old. We're switching to the 3-4, not sure I like it for our personnel but in a few years we'll have it. Albert Haynesworth needs to go. Our WR's are Santana Moss and Joey Galloway, really? I have zero good feeling about this year.
Onto the predictions the division champ is the New York Giants going 8-8, yeah that's right traditionally the best division the champ is gonna go 8-8. I just don't like any of the teams and don't feel anyone is a legit contender.
Washington 8-8, miss the playoffs, we just have an easier schedule than the rest, I like the direction we're going just need to get a youth movement and Shannahan's players in the system.
Dallas 7-9, who cares, of course their gonna go 10-6 and get everyone's hopes up till Romo chokes in the playoffs.
Philly 6-10, you don't get rid of all your weapons and get better. Andy Reid is a fat Walrus with a headset and won't last two more years before he's fired or has a heart attack.
Final note, watch baseball the divisions are heating up and the Wild Card is hot as well, GO GIANTS, only one out.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Afc West
This division is about as easy as the Nfc west.
1. Chargers. I mean was it really in question. SHOCKER!!!! One of the most talented teams in the league. But they won't make the Super Bowl again. They lose L.T. But gain Ryan Mathews. At this point upgrade. Vincent Jackson holding out. I don't know why he thinks he deserves to be paid like a top five wide out. Antonio Gates obviously helps him out. Ron Rivera really helps the defense out. They don't have to be great just good.
2. Chiefs. Really was a toss up between them and Oakland. Jamal Charles is the real deal. Thomas Jones can't unseat him. Matt Cassel is serviceable. I guess I could get paid to if I had to throw to Randy Moss and Wes Welker. Pumped to watch Eric Berry on Monday night football week one.
3. Oakland. Well they got way better when they added Jason Campbell. I'm guessing Run Dmc busts out for them. D-line is good. Are they going to challenge the Chargers? No.
4. Denver. Josh McDaniels is in trouble. He's ran out all the real talent this team had. Cutler Marshall gone. Orten and Royal in. Ouch. Moreno is talented but seems like he cant handle being a full time number one back. D is old and hurt
1. Chargers. I mean was it really in question. SHOCKER!!!! One of the most talented teams in the league. But they won't make the Super Bowl again. They lose L.T. But gain Ryan Mathews. At this point upgrade. Vincent Jackson holding out. I don't know why he thinks he deserves to be paid like a top five wide out. Antonio Gates obviously helps him out. Ron Rivera really helps the defense out. They don't have to be great just good.
2. Chiefs. Really was a toss up between them and Oakland. Jamal Charles is the real deal. Thomas Jones can't unseat him. Matt Cassel is serviceable. I guess I could get paid to if I had to throw to Randy Moss and Wes Welker. Pumped to watch Eric Berry on Monday night football week one.
3. Oakland. Well they got way better when they added Jason Campbell. I'm guessing Run Dmc busts out for them. D-line is good. Are they going to challenge the Chargers? No.
4. Denver. Josh McDaniels is in trouble. He's ran out all the real talent this team had. Cutler Marshall gone. Orten and Royal in. Ouch. Moreno is talented but seems like he cant handle being a full time number one back. D is old and hurt
Nfc West
Well well well I'm here and its football time! Feel that chill in the air? Its time to enjoy another year of football cause to be honest we don't really know if we'll see it next year. So I'm going to start and tell you (Derek) what I think about the Nfc West.
1. 49ers. They really win this division by default. Alex Smith really isn't a starter. They live and die with Frank Gore. D is alright but it looks wwwwaaaaayyyy better playing Seattle and St. Louis twice a year. I don't think anybody will challenge them.
2. Cardnials. So this team had a hell of a turn over. They lost way to much to really contend. Losing Kurt Werner and gaining Derek Anderson is well comparing Megan Fox to Rosie O' Donnell. Woof. Beanie Wells has bust tattooed on is forehead. Hes a hell of a back but it seems like a five year old could kick his ass. Defense is suspect. Lost some good players but this weak division will help em out.
3. Seahawks. I can't take Pete Carroll serious. I don't think he really wants to do this. I mean at USC it was easy to get talent. I mean show em great weather some basket weaving classes and a Playboy of the girls hell any guy would commit. Just hope he doesn't pull a Steve Spurrier and start pick up old players left and right. Well Matt Hasselbeck is about injury prone as Beanie Wells. They have about four backs and no wide receivers. So I don;t know who they will throw to. The d well at least linebackers and corners are alright. Been looking for pass rush for while now. Plus their shit green uni's no thanks.
4. Rams. In a shocker huh? Well at least they have a qb for the future. I'm not sold but a lot of people are drinking the kool aid on him. No o line in like ten yrs. No defense ever. I hope Steven Jackson demands a trade. He's way to good to be doing this year after year.
1. 49ers. They really win this division by default. Alex Smith really isn't a starter. They live and die with Frank Gore. D is alright but it looks wwwwaaaaayyyy better playing Seattle and St. Louis twice a year. I don't think anybody will challenge them.
2. Cardnials. So this team had a hell of a turn over. They lost way to much to really contend. Losing Kurt Werner and gaining Derek Anderson is well comparing Megan Fox to Rosie O' Donnell. Woof. Beanie Wells has bust tattooed on is forehead. Hes a hell of a back but it seems like a five year old could kick his ass. Defense is suspect. Lost some good players but this weak division will help em out.
3. Seahawks. I can't take Pete Carroll serious. I don't think he really wants to do this. I mean at USC it was easy to get talent. I mean show em great weather some basket weaving classes and a Playboy of the girls hell any guy would commit. Just hope he doesn't pull a Steve Spurrier and start pick up old players left and right. Well Matt Hasselbeck is about injury prone as Beanie Wells. They have about four backs and no wide receivers. So I don;t know who they will throw to. The d well at least linebackers and corners are alright. Been looking for pass rush for while now. Plus their shit green uni's no thanks.
4. Rams. In a shocker huh? Well at least they have a qb for the future. I'm not sold but a lot of people are drinking the kool aid on him. No o line in like ten yrs. No defense ever. I hope Steven Jackson demands a trade. He's way to good to be doing this year after year.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Big Division
Gotta take a break from the NFL preview extravaganza to talk about yesterday's announcement of the new Big Ten. The Big Ten took a huge leap and instead of splitting the divisions geographically they instead looked for competitive balance when making them. On the Big Ten Network they call the divisions X and O, names are coming in the next 90 days or so, but for today we'll use them. Division X consists of Illinois, Indiana, Penn St., Purdue, and Ohio St., while division Y has Iowa, Michigan, Michigan St., Minnesota, Nebraska, and Northwestern. The glaring thing is OSU and Michigan are in separate divisions, how does that work, well the Big Ten is gonna have a cross over rival for each team from the other division and that breaks down like this, OSU-Mich, Mich St.-Indiana, Wis-Minn, Iowa-Pur, and PSU-Neb. So, each year you have 6 guaranteed games, and you'll also play the remaining 5 schools 4 times every 10 years. I almost forgot the divisions are ONLY FOR FOOTBALL, this has nothing to do with basketball, or the olympic sports. Big Ten Commish Jim Delaney said the AD's will look at how to break them other sports down, if they need to be.
Now, I love how they did this, instead of going geographic they looked at competitive balance first and foremost. They looked at records for every team dating back to 1993, when Penn St. joined the conference. This is how I see it, they ranked the teams and went down the line and split them accordingly, here is how I think the rankings shook down. 1 OSU-Michigan, 2 Penn St-Nebraska, 3 Iowa-Wisconsin, 4 Michigan St.-Purdue 5.Northwestern-Illinois, 6 Minnesota-Indiana. Historically those are how it breaks down most of the time, each school has off years but Michigan's has only been for two years and once Rich Rod is fired they'll be back. Another thing to look at is, these are only set for the next 2 years, if they feel the divisions need a tweak they can do it, these aren't set in stone and the Big Ten has been by far the most pro-active conference in the nation when it comes to change. They scared everyone into expansion this year, they were also the first conference to have league wide replay. So, in two years they feel it's not working they'll shake things up. The new divisions also work out for when Pittsburgh and Rutgers join the league, they'll just move Wisconsin over to division O, b/c their gonna have to guarantee them games against Penn St. every year.
Next they looked at rivalries, people are clamoring b/c some rivals won't play every year, hate to break it to you but all rivalries haven't played in a few years. In the old Big Ten you were only given two teams every year, now you have 6. Last year of the 12 trophy games played in the Big Ten 10 were played, next year 9 will be. The only rivalry that's not renewed from what I can see is Iowa-Wisconsin. Wisconsin instead gets to keep Minnesota and renew an every year rivalry with Illinois. In the old Big Ten you weren't guaranteed that game now you are. Iowa gets to start a new rivalry with Nebraska, and at least for the next two years end the season playing each other, I love this and can't wait. Iowa was the natural decision to get the first crack for a rivalry with Nebraska, as states we border each other, and we have about the same economy, CORN. I'm guessing a Corn Cup is in the works, just sayin.
I'm excited about the new Big Ten, and I think the conference left the door open for more expansion. The new rivalries are gonna be great and I can't wait for that first championship game to be played in Indianapolis, which is crap by the way, you have how many great cities in the midwest and you keep giving Indy all the championships, they host the basketball tourney as well. I for one wanted Lambeau to get it, and maybe even set up a rotation within the conference, you know Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Green Bay, Indy, Chicago, and Minneapolis. But screw everywhere else Indiana needs it, I guess.
Now, I love how they did this, instead of going geographic they looked at competitive balance first and foremost. They looked at records for every team dating back to 1993, when Penn St. joined the conference. This is how I see it, they ranked the teams and went down the line and split them accordingly, here is how I think the rankings shook down. 1 OSU-Michigan, 2 Penn St-Nebraska, 3 Iowa-Wisconsin, 4 Michigan St.-Purdue 5.Northwestern-Illinois, 6 Minnesota-Indiana. Historically those are how it breaks down most of the time, each school has off years but Michigan's has only been for two years and once Rich Rod is fired they'll be back. Another thing to look at is, these are only set for the next 2 years, if they feel the divisions need a tweak they can do it, these aren't set in stone and the Big Ten has been by far the most pro-active conference in the nation when it comes to change. They scared everyone into expansion this year, they were also the first conference to have league wide replay. So, in two years they feel it's not working they'll shake things up. The new divisions also work out for when Pittsburgh and Rutgers join the league, they'll just move Wisconsin over to division O, b/c their gonna have to guarantee them games against Penn St. every year.
Next they looked at rivalries, people are clamoring b/c some rivals won't play every year, hate to break it to you but all rivalries haven't played in a few years. In the old Big Ten you were only given two teams every year, now you have 6. Last year of the 12 trophy games played in the Big Ten 10 were played, next year 9 will be. The only rivalry that's not renewed from what I can see is Iowa-Wisconsin. Wisconsin instead gets to keep Minnesota and renew an every year rivalry with Illinois. In the old Big Ten you weren't guaranteed that game now you are. Iowa gets to start a new rivalry with Nebraska, and at least for the next two years end the season playing each other, I love this and can't wait. Iowa was the natural decision to get the first crack for a rivalry with Nebraska, as states we border each other, and we have about the same economy, CORN. I'm guessing a Corn Cup is in the works, just sayin.
I'm excited about the new Big Ten, and I think the conference left the door open for more expansion. The new rivalries are gonna be great and I can't wait for that first championship game to be played in Indianapolis, which is crap by the way, you have how many great cities in the midwest and you keep giving Indy all the championships, they host the basketball tourney as well. I for one wanted Lambeau to get it, and maybe even set up a rotation within the conference, you know Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Green Bay, Indy, Chicago, and Minneapolis. But screw everywhere else Indiana needs it, I guess.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
NFL preview NFC South
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
In the news
The news is busy lately don't wanna stick to one topic so I'll hit the high points.
Got a text from Chris the other day, he says he's coming back to the blog so I don't have to carry this sham by myself, but let's be honest nobody reads it anyway.
LeBron went to Miami, joining D-Wade and Bosh. For the record I like the move, LBJ was a dick for not telling Cleveland he was leaving. But, who can call out a guy who joins other superstars for less to money and whose only objective is to win. You can't blame someone for that.
Halfway through the year, the Giants are 4 out. Someone tell Brian Sabean to pull the trigger and get us some offense.
Buster Posey owns Milwaukee, that is all. This kid is amazing.
What happened to Alber Haynesworth, did he get traded, no? Shannahan wants to get this guy and camp and change his attitude.
Mike Vick is a retard with a capital TARD. STUPID.
The World Cup is over, the best team won, who cares?
Denny is cold, but he got a top ten last week, he kept saying new stuff comes out in Indy, well Indy is a week away hope he's got this new stuff figured out.
Wait till next year.
Where does Prince end up? I'm liking the Giants, come on Sabean.
Cliff Lee made the all-star game as a Mariner, but got traded to the Rangers, then wore the Rangers uni at the game, how weird is that?
Training camp is weeks away, OH BOY, let's get this rolling.
Expect the posts to be coming faster by the day, when football hits, this is gonna be a busy place again.
Got a text from Chris the other day, he says he's coming back to the blog so I don't have to carry this sham by myself, but let's be honest nobody reads it anyway.
LeBron went to Miami, joining D-Wade and Bosh. For the record I like the move, LBJ was a dick for not telling Cleveland he was leaving. But, who can call out a guy who joins other superstars for less to money and whose only objective is to win. You can't blame someone for that.
Halfway through the year, the Giants are 4 out. Someone tell Brian Sabean to pull the trigger and get us some offense.
Buster Posey owns Milwaukee, that is all. This kid is amazing.
What happened to Alber Haynesworth, did he get traded, no? Shannahan wants to get this guy and camp and change his attitude.
Mike Vick is a retard with a capital TARD. STUPID.
The World Cup is over, the best team won, who cares?
Denny is cold, but he got a top ten last week, he kept saying new stuff comes out in Indy, well Indy is a week away hope he's got this new stuff figured out.
Wait till next year.
Where does Prince end up? I'm liking the Giants, come on Sabean.
Cliff Lee made the all-star game as a Mariner, but got traded to the Rangers, then wore the Rangers uni at the game, how weird is that?
Training camp is weeks away, OH BOY, let's get this rolling.
Expect the posts to be coming faster by the day, when football hits, this is gonna be a busy place again.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Free Agency
I know I know, I hate the NBA, so why do I care about the pending free agency period. I compare my feelings of the NBA to how I feel about fantasy baseball, I love the draft and finding out where players go, but when the season starts I could give a crap unless somehow one of my teams makes the playoffs then I sort of follow it, and if we make the championship I'm still only half committed. I have 5 fantasy baseball teams, I check them every 2 weeks or so and quite frankly don't care, but that week I drafted those teams I was clinging to my computer wondering if I was gonna get Timmy in the first, or where I'd have to take Jason Heyward at. In that sense this is how I feel about the NBA, I'm fascinated by where LeBron, D-Wade, Dirk, and Amare end up, regular season wake me when it's done, playoffs I have better things to do, and I'm tired of Kobe. Last week I watched the draft for the first 25 picks or so, and now this week I'm jacked to hear where everyone decides to go. Let's get a look at the few options for the main guy LeBron.
Cleveland, they can pay him the most money, but they suck without him. I don't think LeBron is gonna re-sign unless he can work a sign and trade to get Bosh or Dirk in Cleveland with him. Everyone Cleveland tries to get as Bron's #2 fails, whether it's Mo Williams, Shag, Antwan Jamison, or whoever none of those guys are legit Scottie Pippen's.
Miami, sounds like D-Wade is staying Miami as long as he can get at least one of these huge guys to come. I for sure think at least Bosh or Dirk are coming to Miami. Rumors are LeBron, Wade, and Bosh had a meeting and talked about playing together in Miami. I like the idea but who else they gonna get, Miami has 2 guys on the roster now, and if everyone gets max money they have to move Micheal Beasley to free up room, so they'll have 4 players and no money, sweet. My only question is how is Bosh with worth max money, he's not amazing just a solid player. I like this for Miami b/c Bron and Wade can both be Jordan and if either has an off night the other can take over. Lebron was the man in Cleveland and if he didn't show up the Cavs lost, in Miami he can take nights off and Wade can win games, or let Bosh win games for them.
Chicago, the upside for Chicago they have Rose at point and a rebounder in Noah, if LeBron can get Bosh or even better Dirk to come to Chicago with him, oh boy. This next idea isn't mine, it's Bill Simmons of ESPN's, if the Bulls do a sign and trade for Joe Johnson, moving Luol Deng, then holy crap are they loaded. The lineup Rose, Joe Johnson, LBJ, Joakim Noah, and Bosh/Dirk. That team would be amazing, almost better the 90's Bulls, based on talent. As long as 2 of those 5 are on the court they can compete with 90% of lineups in the NBA. The only team that will give them problems is the Lakers if Bynum is healthy with Gasol and Kobe on the floor. Other that that they'll be fine. I love this for Chicago and might cheer for them when I care about basketball.
I have to admit, I'm a LeBron guy, I think he's amazing. I don't care he's never won, he had to carry those teams in Cleveland and frankly that was unfair, that organization didn't try to help him at all and worried more about keeping him happy and having guys who could be buddies with LBJ instead of being aggressive players. Their are a few more teams LBJ could go to.
New York, not happening
New Jersey, could happen b/c of Lopez and Devin Harris being there, but not happening. If I had a choice of Rose and Noah or Lopes and Harris, I'd take Rose and Noah all day.
Anywhere else, not happening, he won't go west, David Stern won't let it happen, we need Kobe vs. LeBron in the Finals, and after Kobe hangs em up, Durant vs. LeBron. LBJ is the main draw in the NBA and he has to be in the East nough said.
Cleveland, they can pay him the most money, but they suck without him. I don't think LeBron is gonna re-sign unless he can work a sign and trade to get Bosh or Dirk in Cleveland with him. Everyone Cleveland tries to get as Bron's #2 fails, whether it's Mo Williams, Shag, Antwan Jamison, or whoever none of those guys are legit Scottie Pippen's.
Miami, sounds like D-Wade is staying Miami as long as he can get at least one of these huge guys to come. I for sure think at least Bosh or Dirk are coming to Miami. Rumors are LeBron, Wade, and Bosh had a meeting and talked about playing together in Miami. I like the idea but who else they gonna get, Miami has 2 guys on the roster now, and if everyone gets max money they have to move Micheal Beasley to free up room, so they'll have 4 players and no money, sweet. My only question is how is Bosh with worth max money, he's not amazing just a solid player. I like this for Miami b/c Bron and Wade can both be Jordan and if either has an off night the other can take over. Lebron was the man in Cleveland and if he didn't show up the Cavs lost, in Miami he can take nights off and Wade can win games, or let Bosh win games for them.
Chicago, the upside for Chicago they have Rose at point and a rebounder in Noah, if LeBron can get Bosh or even better Dirk to come to Chicago with him, oh boy. This next idea isn't mine, it's Bill Simmons of ESPN's, if the Bulls do a sign and trade for Joe Johnson, moving Luol Deng, then holy crap are they loaded. The lineup Rose, Joe Johnson, LBJ, Joakim Noah, and Bosh/Dirk. That team would be amazing, almost better the 90's Bulls, based on talent. As long as 2 of those 5 are on the court they can compete with 90% of lineups in the NBA. The only team that will give them problems is the Lakers if Bynum is healthy with Gasol and Kobe on the floor. Other that that they'll be fine. I love this for Chicago and might cheer for them when I care about basketball.
I have to admit, I'm a LeBron guy, I think he's amazing. I don't care he's never won, he had to carry those teams in Cleveland and frankly that was unfair, that organization didn't try to help him at all and worried more about keeping him happy and having guys who could be buddies with LBJ instead of being aggressive players. Their are a few more teams LBJ could go to.
New York, not happening
New Jersey, could happen b/c of Lopez and Devin Harris being there, but not happening. If I had a choice of Rose and Noah or Lopes and Harris, I'd take Rose and Noah all day.
Anywhere else, not happening, he won't go west, David Stern won't let it happen, we need Kobe vs. LeBron in the Finals, and after Kobe hangs em up, Durant vs. LeBron. LBJ is the main draw in the NBA and he has to be in the East nough said.
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