Im upset that Miami could not hold on to defeat UNC. The offense was good, but the defense could not stop UNC's passing in the 4th quarter. That INT late really upset me. I figured that that would ruin my day. Miami should have won that game and moved on to face hated FSU next weekend. But the frown was turned upside down when Tim Tebow was stopped on a 4th and 1 late in the Gators game vs. Ols Miss. Result: LOSS for Florida. HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was soooooooooooooo happy!!! I couldnt believe it. First #1 USC gets shocked by Oregon State thursday, now #4 Florida goes down!!!!!!!! In the "swamp"!!!!!!!! All Florida fans do is praise and love Tebow. They love to rub it in to other fans, say, Miami fans, but a play that worked for short yard gains was stuffed. A play that was, well, predictable. The dude that was the main guy to stuff Tebow was the same guy that blocked the extra point that would have tied the game. I will admit it: the only thing I know about Ole Miss is the Eli Manning went there. The hadnt won a SEC game in nearly 2 years, but they sure made up for losing in the past. Lucky for UF, they arent USC. Their schedule is stil tough and if they get key wins over Georgia and LSU, they can still have a good shot of playing down here for the BCS title. USC, however, msut win ther rest of their games by a WIDE margin and hope other top teams lose, becase they schedule is fairly easy. I do expect UF to bounce back, but this loss has me happy.
This was a crazy ass weekend for college football. I was really looking forward to watching Alabama/Georgia, but by the time halftime roled around, Alabama was "Rolling tide" all over Georgia's black jerseys. I HATE Nick Satan (Sabin) with a passion, but he is doing a good job there. Their passing offense is good and their defense can stop anybody. I wont be shcoked if Saban returns to Miami for a national title game.
I said it was a crazy ass weekend, right? FIU won!!! BIG!!!! WTF?!!?! Slapping around Toledo!!!!! Wow.
No Dolphins this weekend, but looking forward to next weeks game vs. LT and SD
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Man. Dolphins fans like myself havent felt this way about a win in about 2 years. In convincing fashion, the Miami Dolphins beat the hell out of the New England Patroits 38-13. Few people thought the Dolphins had a chance, much less, could beat the snot out of the Pats. Well it happened. The feeling is weird since the Dolphins havent had a meaningful win in 2 years. Interesting Fact: the last time the Pats lost a regular season was in December 2006 against these Dolphins. Funny. Ronnie Brown looked completely healthy and was involved in ever TD Miami scored. The RB game looks god and can only get better if the O-line can do its job, which they did. Joey Porter did not earn his big $ deal until today. Ted Ginn looked effective. Chad Pennington didnt make any mistakes.
I am not trying to defend tha Pats, but whoever said that any QB can work the Pats offense needs to be shot. Today's game proved that the QB must be good in order for the offense to work. Today showed how badly Tom Brady is missed. Matt Cassell looked awful. Randy Moss wasnt a factor. The AFC East is sooooooooooooooo wide open. The Jets play tomorrow (weird that they couldnt beat the Pats last week, but Miami destroyed the Pats today on the road). The Bills barely beat the Raiders (Thank God they did, I had them in my suicide pool and now I move on). The Dolphins have 2 weeks to soak this in until the face the Chargers in Miami.
Other weekend notes:
I could care less about FIU's new stadium. The will continue to be terrible until I Am in my 30s. Yea, I go to the school, but their football sucks, but is getting better.
Soooooooooooooooo happy that the U beat down Texam A&M saturday. Looks like we FINALLY had a passing offense, something we havent seen that was good and maybe consistent since the Ken Dorsey days. I hope it can continue and we can beat North Caroline and beat down FSU the next week.
I am not trying to defend tha Pats, but whoever said that any QB can work the Pats offense needs to be shot. Today's game proved that the QB must be good in order for the offense to work. Today showed how badly Tom Brady is missed. Matt Cassell looked awful. Randy Moss wasnt a factor. The AFC East is sooooooooooooooo wide open. The Jets play tomorrow (weird that they couldnt beat the Pats last week, but Miami destroyed the Pats today on the road). The Bills barely beat the Raiders (Thank God they did, I had them in my suicide pool and now I move on). The Dolphins have 2 weeks to soak this in until the face the Chargers in Miami.
Other weekend notes:
I could care less about FIU's new stadium. The will continue to be terrible until I Am in my 30s. Yea, I go to the school, but their football sucks, but is getting better.
Soooooooooooooooo happy that the U beat down Texam A&M saturday. Looks like we FINALLY had a passing offense, something we havent seen that was good and maybe consistent since the Ken Dorsey days. I hope it can continue and we can beat North Caroline and beat down FSU the next week.
Monday, September 15, 2008
some NFL week 2 thoughts
I cant do what I did for week 1. Too much work. Anyways, they are many suprises (2-0 teams) and disappointments (0-2 teams) in the NFL.
Suprises:
Bills: I cant stand the Bills since I am a Dolphins fan, but they have looked good. They beat down Seattle last week and hold on to beat an 0-2 Jaguars team. I am still kind of iffy on Trean Edwards, but as long as he diesnt make any big mistakes, the Bills will be in the running for the AFC east crown.
Titans: Accoding to a titans cource, they will not take care of the crybaby Vince Young. Cant blame them. That have had it somewhat easy. They were able to rattle and sack David Garrad and beat up on a team in turmoil in the Bengals. Kerry Collins was mistake free while RB Chris Johnson ran for 100+ yards. As of now, they dont seen to need Young. As long as they can aviod mistakes, play good D and run, they can possibly be in the hunt for the playoffs
Panthers: I admit it. I though the PAnthers would be done without Steve Smith. Not only are they 2-0 but now that they have Smith back, the can do some serious damage. The guted out a win in SD on the final play, then they were able to score on the Bears tough D. Whtn Smith back, I espect them to go deep often and score often.
Disappointments:
Seahawks: Wow. The Bills loss I can understand. But lose to the 49ers at home in that loud ass stadium when ya had the lead? Wow. Can't believe it. Matt Hasselback hasn't played well and every WR they have look sto be injured. What will happen next?
Bengals: They really upset me. With the arrests and Chad JOHNSON (not ocho cinco) acting up, they could have use this is fuel. Ah no. Carson Palmer isnt pyaing well, the runnign game is avewrage at best and the D is being eaten alive. I smell Marvin Lewis gone before the season ends.
Suprises:
Bills: I cant stand the Bills since I am a Dolphins fan, but they have looked good. They beat down Seattle last week and hold on to beat an 0-2 Jaguars team. I am still kind of iffy on Trean Edwards, but as long as he diesnt make any big mistakes, the Bills will be in the running for the AFC east crown.
Titans: Accoding to a titans cource, they will not take care of the crybaby Vince Young. Cant blame them. That have had it somewhat easy. They were able to rattle and sack David Garrad and beat up on a team in turmoil in the Bengals. Kerry Collins was mistake free while RB Chris Johnson ran for 100+ yards. As of now, they dont seen to need Young. As long as they can aviod mistakes, play good D and run, they can possibly be in the hunt for the playoffs
Panthers: I admit it. I though the PAnthers would be done without Steve Smith. Not only are they 2-0 but now that they have Smith back, the can do some serious damage. The guted out a win in SD on the final play, then they were able to score on the Bears tough D. Whtn Smith back, I espect them to go deep often and score often.
Disappointments:
Seahawks: Wow. The Bills loss I can understand. But lose to the 49ers at home in that loud ass stadium when ya had the lead? Wow. Can't believe it. Matt Hasselback hasn't played well and every WR they have look sto be injured. What will happen next?
Bengals: They really upset me. With the arrests and Chad JOHNSON (not ocho cinco) acting up, they could have use this is fuel. Ah no. Carson Palmer isnt pyaing well, the runnign game is avewrage at best and the D is being eaten alive. I smell Marvin Lewis gone before the season ends.
Vikings: If they played their cards right, they could be 2-0. If they scored TDs, they could be 1-1. They are neither for two reasons: mistakes and no TDs. I saw the whole game sunday. They had the Colts beaten in the 1st half. Adrian Peterson running amok. Their D getting to Peyton Manning. And what happens? They cant scored TDs. The end result? a GW FG for the Colts to avoid 0-2. They really gotta score TDs. Tavaris Jackson smust throw better and lead him team to TDs.
Other teams that maybe could have qualified for either list:
Browns (0-2): Look who they have faced: A scoring machine in Dallas and a tought loss in tough wing vs the Steelers.
Cardinals (2-0): Who did they beat? San Fran and Miami. Maybe not
Chargers: They lost on the last play in week 1, but lost in week 2 cause they got screwed. that last loss wasn't the fault, but they should be 1-1.
Mondays Eagles/Cowboys game was one of the most entertaining games Ive ever seen. My views were the same as 18.6 million people who watched it, making thegame the most watched cable event EVER. Bigger than the Sopranos finale. I said the Egles havent proven anything, but I was wrong. They were a fumble away from pissibly beating the 'Boys. I like the Cowboys to win it all.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
NFL Week 1 Roundup
I was so looking forward to this past weekend with the UM/UF game ( I will get to that later) and opening week of the NFL. First, random thoughts:
I interned a few weeks ago at 790 the ticket on a sunday and we did a mock fantasy draft. I went 10th. The usual suspects were taken early (LT, Randy Moss, Marion Barber, etc.) I took the first QB which was Tom Brady. If that was really my first pick, I would be soooooooooo pissed right now. I know he had the foot injury, but DAMN are the Pats screwed or what!?!!??! I still think they can win the AFC East. We will get a real look at backup QB Matt Cassell when they play the Jets sunday (will have a preview of that in the next blog). It wasnt a dirty on Bradys o that thought should not be looked at. It's an unfortunate injury, similar to what happened to Carson Palmer 2 years ago in a playoff loss to the Steelers. The Jets look to be the favrite in the East, while the Bills, who looked impressive in a beatdown win over the Seahawks, could not contend.
Speaking of top QBs, Peyton Manning looked like a shell of himself as the Bears shocked the Colts. Manning, while in the pockets, is always shuffling and looking for an open receiver. He didn't do much shuffling, a sign that his injuired leg is sitll bothering him. It didn't help that offensive weapons Joseph Addai and Dallas Clark left with injuries. The Colts still have a good offense, but Manning needs to be completely for the Colts to win games
Speaking of injuired QBs, wht the hell is wrong with Vince Young?!!? He gets booed after throwing an INT, pulls himself out, goes back in, and gets injuired 4 plays later? And to makes matters worse, his family could not find for 4 hours on monday. I think that has blown out of proportion. There are times hwere you are going through some problems and you just want to get away. Leave the cell at home and just be by yourself or with some friends. I remember reading a story on how Vince wanted to retire after his rookie season. Now I just read that he is "emotionally unstable." WTF? This the NFL!!!!!!! Aint no punks allowed!!1 IF you have a good game, youw ill be preiased for it, but if you have a bad game, you will get killed for it. And I though that LT was the biggest pussy in sports.
Anyways, lets find out whos on the rise and whos on the fall from week 1:
On the rise: QBs
Tony Romo: He got killed for going ot Mexico with Jessica the week before losing to the Giants. He played in a golf tournament and got killed for not "taking football seriously." Seems like he knows what he doing. Romo torched the upstart Browns for 320 yards and one TD. The real test comes for Romo when the Cowboys host the Eagles on MNF.
Drew Brees: The Saints were considered a huge disappointment last season, but after Hurricane Gustav was coming their way, the Saints put a smile on their fans' faces, especially Brees, with 343 yards and 3 TDs. With Reggie bush being used the right way (mix rusn with passes) and Jeremey Shockey as yet another threat for the Saints offense, the Saints held off the visiting Bucs.
Donavan McNabb: I said in my last blog that the Eagles should not be given the NFC East title, but after that thrashed the Rams, I may be taking back what I said. Well, maybe not. This is a Rams team that has always had a crappy defense. However McNabb loked completely healthy and looked like the McNabb who lead the Eagles to 4 straight NFc title games with mostly crappy WRs. He gets a bad rep in Philly, but he takes the hate and, as of now, has turned int into success. Monday's game at Dallas will be a true test.
on the fall:
Tom Brady: Yea this may be a cheap shot, but what more can I say? He didn't play much on sunday, but some people think you can plug in any QB in the Pats offense and you can still score points. Um no. Well its not proven yet. Brady is done for the year and the Pats's postseason chances may have gone down with it.
Matt Hasselback: boy did he stink. Ths Seahawks offense never got in going as the Bills smacked the NCF West champs up. Hasselback threw for only 190 yards. To make matters worse, Seahawks WR Nate Burleson is done for the season with a knee injury.
David Garrrad: He wasnt terrible vs the Titants with 215 pass yars, but a lost fumble and 2 INTs sure didnt help, especially when he only threw 3 last season. The running game seems to always be there, but the passing game must get better, especially when WR Jerry porter gets healthy.
RBs on the rise:
Michael Turner: There was no room for him to be a used RB since LT running in SD, but now in Atlanta, its his job to lose and by the looks of it, he may never lose his job. He ran for 222 yards and 2TDs. the Northern Illinios standout ran up and down a already bad DET defense. HE helped out rookie QB Matt Ryan who first pass was a TD. I dont expect Ryan to throw alot, especially if the running game is established. As long as he can manage the game and espablish play action, the Falsons offense can put points on the board.
Willie Parker: fast Wilie PArker picked up where he left off last season with a stellar running performance against an improving HOU defense. His 3 rushing TDs in the game already passed his total from last season (2). The Steelers look to pound the ball and throw deep.
Marr Forte: Who? Bears's RB who ran over a Colts D that allowed the fewest points last season. The Bears' gameplan looks like this: establish the run, play good D (which they did) and throw
when necessary.
RBs on the fall
Ricky Williams/Ronnie Brown: They should be one of the best RB combos, but with an O-Line that hasn't clicked yet, they stumbled to 47 yards on 16 carries combined. This surely wont cut it. With QB Chad Pennington still trying to find a WR, the running game must get better
WRs on the rise:
Eddie Royal: 9 catches for 146 yards. Nothing else to say. The Broncos torched the Raiders 8th ranked pass defense with ease. They should have more success against the Chagers, especially with no Shawne Merriman.
Plaxico Burress: After receiving a new contract Plax showed why he deserved it, with a 133 yeard receving game against rival Washington.
Im gonna cut this short since I am tired and need to stop writing so much
I interned a few weeks ago at 790 the ticket on a sunday and we did a mock fantasy draft. I went 10th. The usual suspects were taken early (LT, Randy Moss, Marion Barber, etc.) I took the first QB which was Tom Brady. If that was really my first pick, I would be soooooooooo pissed right now. I know he had the foot injury, but DAMN are the Pats screwed or what!?!!??! I still think they can win the AFC East. We will get a real look at backup QB Matt Cassell when they play the Jets sunday (will have a preview of that in the next blog). It wasnt a dirty on Bradys o that thought should not be looked at. It's an unfortunate injury, similar to what happened to Carson Palmer 2 years ago in a playoff loss to the Steelers. The Jets look to be the favrite in the East, while the Bills, who looked impressive in a beatdown win over the Seahawks, could not contend.
Speaking of top QBs, Peyton Manning looked like a shell of himself as the Bears shocked the Colts. Manning, while in the pockets, is always shuffling and looking for an open receiver. He didn't do much shuffling, a sign that his injuired leg is sitll bothering him. It didn't help that offensive weapons Joseph Addai and Dallas Clark left with injuries. The Colts still have a good offense, but Manning needs to be completely for the Colts to win games
Speaking of injuired QBs, wht the hell is wrong with Vince Young?!!? He gets booed after throwing an INT, pulls himself out, goes back in, and gets injuired 4 plays later? And to makes matters worse, his family could not find for 4 hours on monday. I think that has blown out of proportion. There are times hwere you are going through some problems and you just want to get away. Leave the cell at home and just be by yourself or with some friends. I remember reading a story on how Vince wanted to retire after his rookie season. Now I just read that he is "emotionally unstable." WTF? This the NFL!!!!!!! Aint no punks allowed!!1 IF you have a good game, youw ill be preiased for it, but if you have a bad game, you will get killed for it. And I though that LT was the biggest pussy in sports.
Anyways, lets find out whos on the rise and whos on the fall from week 1:
On the rise: QBs
Tony Romo: He got killed for going ot Mexico with Jessica the week before losing to the Giants. He played in a golf tournament and got killed for not "taking football seriously." Seems like he knows what he doing. Romo torched the upstart Browns for 320 yards and one TD. The real test comes for Romo when the Cowboys host the Eagles on MNF.
Drew Brees: The Saints were considered a huge disappointment last season, but after Hurricane Gustav was coming their way, the Saints put a smile on their fans' faces, especially Brees, with 343 yards and 3 TDs. With Reggie bush being used the right way (mix rusn with passes) and Jeremey Shockey as yet another threat for the Saints offense, the Saints held off the visiting Bucs.
Donavan McNabb: I said in my last blog that the Eagles should not be given the NFC East title, but after that thrashed the Rams, I may be taking back what I said. Well, maybe not. This is a Rams team that has always had a crappy defense. However McNabb loked completely healthy and looked like the McNabb who lead the Eagles to 4 straight NFc title games with mostly crappy WRs. He gets a bad rep in Philly, but he takes the hate and, as of now, has turned int into success. Monday's game at Dallas will be a true test.
on the fall:
Tom Brady: Yea this may be a cheap shot, but what more can I say? He didn't play much on sunday, but some people think you can plug in any QB in the Pats offense and you can still score points. Um no. Well its not proven yet. Brady is done for the year and the Pats's postseason chances may have gone down with it.
Matt Hasselback: boy did he stink. Ths Seahawks offense never got in going as the Bills smacked the NCF West champs up. Hasselback threw for only 190 yards. To make matters worse, Seahawks WR Nate Burleson is done for the season with a knee injury.
David Garrrad: He wasnt terrible vs the Titants with 215 pass yars, but a lost fumble and 2 INTs sure didnt help, especially when he only threw 3 last season. The running game seems to always be there, but the passing game must get better, especially when WR Jerry porter gets healthy.
RBs on the rise:
Michael Turner: There was no room for him to be a used RB since LT running in SD, but now in Atlanta, its his job to lose and by the looks of it, he may never lose his job. He ran for 222 yards and 2TDs. the Northern Illinios standout ran up and down a already bad DET defense. HE helped out rookie QB Matt Ryan who first pass was a TD. I dont expect Ryan to throw alot, especially if the running game is established. As long as he can manage the game and espablish play action, the Falsons offense can put points on the board.
Willie Parker: fast Wilie PArker picked up where he left off last season with a stellar running performance against an improving HOU defense. His 3 rushing TDs in the game already passed his total from last season (2). The Steelers look to pound the ball and throw deep.
Marr Forte: Who? Bears's RB who ran over a Colts D that allowed the fewest points last season. The Bears' gameplan looks like this: establish the run, play good D (which they did) and throw
when necessary.
RBs on the fall
Ricky Williams/Ronnie Brown: They should be one of the best RB combos, but with an O-Line that hasn't clicked yet, they stumbled to 47 yards on 16 carries combined. This surely wont cut it. With QB Chad Pennington still trying to find a WR, the running game must get better
WRs on the rise:
Eddie Royal: 9 catches for 146 yards. Nothing else to say. The Broncos torched the Raiders 8th ranked pass defense with ease. They should have more success against the Chagers, especially with no Shawne Merriman.
Plaxico Burress: After receiving a new contract Plax showed why he deserved it, with a 133 yeard receving game against rival Washington.
Im gonna cut this short since I am tired and need to stop writing so much
Thursday, September 4, 2008
NFL Week 1
FINALLY!!!!!!!!! The NFL season begins tonight with the defending champs NY Giants taking on the hated Washington Redskins. For every week I will look at the 5 more intriguing games for the upcoming NFL weekend. Let's start with tonights game:
Redskins at Giants
Giants: Im looking forward to seeing the Giants D since Osi Umenyiora is out for the season. That defense had a great season, especially in the playoffs, shutting down a Dallas offense who scored plenty points and the once undefeated Patriots team who has arguably the best offensive season in NFL history. I believe Eli Manning shut up alot of doubters, but he still needs to manage a game. He wont throw up crazy numbers like his brother Peyton, but as long as he can balance his passing, he should be fine. I dont expect him to throw many INTs. The running game should be fine. The WRs dropped alot of balls. If that happsn too often, look for the Giants to run mor often.
Redskins: The Reskins on paper looked like they got better with the newly aquired Jason Taylor. taylor may not play due to a knee injury, but when with Taylor happy, does that make them a better team? No really. The jury is still out on QB Jason Campbell. I like him, not because he has the same last name as me, but because, even though he has had to learn so many offensive systems, he still is a decent QB. His starting receivers arent that tall (Randle El is 5'10, Moss is 5'10 also). They dont seem to use Randle El as good as he was used in Pittsburgh. He was part of the best WR corp in the NFL, but it looks like a case of guy-has-a-breakout-season-signs-with-another-team-for-big-money-and-hasnt-done-well-since syndrome. The defense will be better with a healthy Taylor, but the offense will determine if the Skins have a chance in the tought NFC East.
NY Jets at Dolphins
(Lets get one thing straight before I start: I am NOT picking this game because I am a Dolphins fan.)
Jets- They have one of the biggest, if not the biggest, offseason of any team in the NFL. Before you-know-who was acquired, they spent $ on Kris Jenkins, Alan Faneca and Damien Woody. Jenkinfs will help with the Jets' not-so-great pass defense, while Faneca and Woody will help O-Line standout D'Brickashaw Fergusonprotect that "guy" who made alot of noise inside the Packers front office. Brett Favre can still throw it as hard as anyone on earth. Can he be accurate on a new team? Favre fell off the past few years until last season, where the Packers should have gone on to face the Patriots in the superbowl. Whose fault was it that GB was beaten? Favre. I believe Favre can get the Jets back into the playoffs, as long as the INTs aren't there and the run defense gets better. The run game was in the top 20, but the Jets can't solely rely on Favre to bail them out. I expect a big season from Jericho Cotchery. The pass defense was in the top 10 in passing yards allowed. They will only get better
Dolphins: FINALLY something positive to talk about when it comes to Miami. One teams trash coould be another team's treasure. I was for getting Chad Pennington when the Jets relseased him. He makes the Dolphins WRs look halfway decent. Chad Henne looks to be the future of the Dolphins. IF they dont let him play, does not bother me. Cam Cameron probably wrecked John Beck for sending him too early last season. Ted Ginn still isn't #1 receiver worthy, but he should be getting way more punt/returns for TDs than the 1Td he got. I like Ernest Wilford as a #2 WR, not a #1. The RB situation looks good. Seeing him firsthand, Ricky Williams looks scary good. He has lost weight and can till run the sweep better than anyone on earth. If he stays healthy (if Ronnie Brown can stay healthy too), dont be shocked if you see a 2000+ total years combined by both guys. The defense looks better. Im cool with a 3-4 defense since the LBs are fast and can knock out players (Porter, though injuired, Crowder, still young, Roth, even though changing positions, looks good.) Im excited to see what goes on with the team
Cowboys at Browns
Cowboys: I was very high on Dallas last season. I was shocked when they lost to the Giants. The loss looked to be because of dropped passes and Tony Romo. I am big on Romo, but he has to win a playoff game. And dont tell me the reason why they lost was because of Jessica Simpson. Im still puzzled as to why people think the Eagles will win the NFC East. Hell, Sports Illustrated has them losing in the Superbowl. Um, no. Sorry Philly fans, no superbowl for you. The Cowboys got better with the gamble that, for now, turned in their favor in acquiring Adam Jones. He still has game, so I see him improving a pass defense that has a happy Terrance Newman and a more determied Roy Williams who did not have a great year last year. Terrell Owens will be 35 in December and they aren't any other good WRs left. Sam Hurd is eh. Patrick Crayton is a decent #2. I wont put Philly over Dallas just yet.
Browns: Theres a reasonw hy the Browns are on prometime TV 5 times this season: The are GOOD. They will win the NFC North. Derek Anderson is coming off a concussion in the preseason, but appears to be ok. If not, Brady Quinn looks to be ready. Jamal Lewis still has some game left as hes pusing 30. He can still get the job done for the moment. That offensive line is one of the best in the NFL so Lewis should have no problem gaining 1000+ yards on the ground. I am so excited about the WRs and TEs. I was a Bralyon Edwards fans back when he was at Michigan. With the speedy Donte Stallworth on the other side, the field could be wide open for Cleveland. They balanced offense will lead to many play action situations and many points. The defense could be their downfall. The 3rd worst D in the NFL is puzzling, even with a defensive minded coach in Romeo Crennel.
Carolina at San Diego
Panthers: It just seems like Jake Delhomme cant stay healthy. This time, its the elbow. at 33, his body looks to breaking down. This doesnt helped the league's 29th worst offense. With no Deshaun Foster in the backfield, the PAnthers got explosive with drafting RB standout from Oregon, Jonathan Stewart and the speedy Deangelo Williams. Though Steve Smith will miss the first two games because of a fight, look for him to come out in the third game with a vengeance. The Defense relies on one person: Julius Peppers. He had a down year last year, but looks to be in top form this year.
Chargers: 2 years ago, they should have won the superbowl, but tha Patriots ended that and a 14-2 season where the biggest crybaby in sports, Ladainian Tomlinson, had his best season ever. Last season, they shocked the Colts, but, once again, lost to the Pats. I expect them to still will the weak ass AFC West. Their offense is still good, with Phillip Rivers being healthy after playing with a broken leg. WR Chris Chambers will be in his first full season with the Bolts so expect him to have a solid season. The defense is young, but what the hell is Shawne Merriman doing?! Ending his career at 24? Theres still next year, but maybe he thinks the Chargers' window of opportunity is closing. Antonio Cromarte
Vikings at Packers
Vikings: I am very high on Minnesota. They have the best run defense in the NFL and got better with the adition of Jared Allen. They had the best running game in the NFL with the explosion of Adrian Peterson. His numbers may go down since defenses may be able to figure him out (like Reggie Bush last season, though Peterson is better physicallt at RB). While rushing on both offense and defense is good, their passing offense and defense is not so great. The Vikings had the worst pass D in the NFL. Their passing offense is one of the worst. There is a reason why the Vikings were in the hunt for Brett Favre. Ive seen Tavaris JAcson in preseason and he has looked good. He had a leg injury, but seems fine. They cant soley rely on Peterson to run all game. Jackson has to pass when needed and get the passing game working
Packers: It was very quiet at Packers camp this offseason................well maybe not. I was for getting rid of Favre, but if he still has game, maybe they should have not gotten rid of him. Thats why Packer fans better pray that Aaron Rodgers looks anything like he did in one half of football last year vs the Cowboys. That offense has major talent and was the 2nd best offense in football. Ryan grant can be effective when healthy. Greg Jenings was a standout WR and Donaly Driver can stil play well. The defense cais balanced and the secondary is getting older but still decent.
Redskins at Giants
Giants: Im looking forward to seeing the Giants D since Osi Umenyiora is out for the season. That defense had a great season, especially in the playoffs, shutting down a Dallas offense who scored plenty points and the once undefeated Patriots team who has arguably the best offensive season in NFL history. I believe Eli Manning shut up alot of doubters, but he still needs to manage a game. He wont throw up crazy numbers like his brother Peyton, but as long as he can balance his passing, he should be fine. I dont expect him to throw many INTs. The running game should be fine. The WRs dropped alot of balls. If that happsn too often, look for the Giants to run mor often.
Redskins: The Reskins on paper looked like they got better with the newly aquired Jason Taylor. taylor may not play due to a knee injury, but when with Taylor happy, does that make them a better team? No really. The jury is still out on QB Jason Campbell. I like him, not because he has the same last name as me, but because, even though he has had to learn so many offensive systems, he still is a decent QB. His starting receivers arent that tall (Randle El is 5'10, Moss is 5'10 also). They dont seem to use Randle El as good as he was used in Pittsburgh. He was part of the best WR corp in the NFL, but it looks like a case of guy-has-a-breakout-season-signs-with-another-team-for-big-money-and-hasnt-done-well-since syndrome. The defense will be better with a healthy Taylor, but the offense will determine if the Skins have a chance in the tought NFC East.
NY Jets at Dolphins
(Lets get one thing straight before I start: I am NOT picking this game because I am a Dolphins fan.)
Jets- They have one of the biggest, if not the biggest, offseason of any team in the NFL. Before you-know-who was acquired, they spent $ on Kris Jenkins, Alan Faneca and Damien Woody. Jenkinfs will help with the Jets' not-so-great pass defense, while Faneca and Woody will help O-Line standout D'Brickashaw Fergusonprotect that "guy" who made alot of noise inside the Packers front office. Brett Favre can still throw it as hard as anyone on earth. Can he be accurate on a new team? Favre fell off the past few years until last season, where the Packers should have gone on to face the Patriots in the superbowl. Whose fault was it that GB was beaten? Favre. I believe Favre can get the Jets back into the playoffs, as long as the INTs aren't there and the run defense gets better. The run game was in the top 20, but the Jets can't solely rely on Favre to bail them out. I expect a big season from Jericho Cotchery. The pass defense was in the top 10 in passing yards allowed. They will only get better
Dolphins: FINALLY something positive to talk about when it comes to Miami. One teams trash coould be another team's treasure. I was for getting Chad Pennington when the Jets relseased him. He makes the Dolphins WRs look halfway decent. Chad Henne looks to be the future of the Dolphins. IF they dont let him play, does not bother me. Cam Cameron probably wrecked John Beck for sending him too early last season. Ted Ginn still isn't #1 receiver worthy, but he should be getting way more punt/returns for TDs than the 1Td he got. I like Ernest Wilford as a #2 WR, not a #1. The RB situation looks good. Seeing him firsthand, Ricky Williams looks scary good. He has lost weight and can till run the sweep better than anyone on earth. If he stays healthy (if Ronnie Brown can stay healthy too), dont be shocked if you see a 2000+ total years combined by both guys. The defense looks better. Im cool with a 3-4 defense since the LBs are fast and can knock out players (Porter, though injuired, Crowder, still young, Roth, even though changing positions, looks good.) Im excited to see what goes on with the team
Cowboys at Browns
Cowboys: I was very high on Dallas last season. I was shocked when they lost to the Giants. The loss looked to be because of dropped passes and Tony Romo. I am big on Romo, but he has to win a playoff game. And dont tell me the reason why they lost was because of Jessica Simpson. Im still puzzled as to why people think the Eagles will win the NFC East. Hell, Sports Illustrated has them losing in the Superbowl. Um, no. Sorry Philly fans, no superbowl for you. The Cowboys got better with the gamble that, for now, turned in their favor in acquiring Adam Jones. He still has game, so I see him improving a pass defense that has a happy Terrance Newman and a more determied Roy Williams who did not have a great year last year. Terrell Owens will be 35 in December and they aren't any other good WRs left. Sam Hurd is eh. Patrick Crayton is a decent #2. I wont put Philly over Dallas just yet.
Browns: Theres a reasonw hy the Browns are on prometime TV 5 times this season: The are GOOD. They will win the NFC North. Derek Anderson is coming off a concussion in the preseason, but appears to be ok. If not, Brady Quinn looks to be ready. Jamal Lewis still has some game left as hes pusing 30. He can still get the job done for the moment. That offensive line is one of the best in the NFL so Lewis should have no problem gaining 1000+ yards on the ground. I am so excited about the WRs and TEs. I was a Bralyon Edwards fans back when he was at Michigan. With the speedy Donte Stallworth on the other side, the field could be wide open for Cleveland. They balanced offense will lead to many play action situations and many points. The defense could be their downfall. The 3rd worst D in the NFL is puzzling, even with a defensive minded coach in Romeo Crennel.
Carolina at San Diego
Panthers: It just seems like Jake Delhomme cant stay healthy. This time, its the elbow. at 33, his body looks to breaking down. This doesnt helped the league's 29th worst offense. With no Deshaun Foster in the backfield, the PAnthers got explosive with drafting RB standout from Oregon, Jonathan Stewart and the speedy Deangelo Williams. Though Steve Smith will miss the first two games because of a fight, look for him to come out in the third game with a vengeance. The Defense relies on one person: Julius Peppers. He had a down year last year, but looks to be in top form this year.
Chargers: 2 years ago, they should have won the superbowl, but tha Patriots ended that and a 14-2 season where the biggest crybaby in sports, Ladainian Tomlinson, had his best season ever. Last season, they shocked the Colts, but, once again, lost to the Pats. I expect them to still will the weak ass AFC West. Their offense is still good, with Phillip Rivers being healthy after playing with a broken leg. WR Chris Chambers will be in his first full season with the Bolts so expect him to have a solid season. The defense is young, but what the hell is Shawne Merriman doing?! Ending his career at 24? Theres still next year, but maybe he thinks the Chargers' window of opportunity is closing. Antonio Cromarte
Vikings at Packers
Vikings: I am very high on Minnesota. They have the best run defense in the NFL and got better with the adition of Jared Allen. They had the best running game in the NFL with the explosion of Adrian Peterson. His numbers may go down since defenses may be able to figure him out (like Reggie Bush last season, though Peterson is better physicallt at RB). While rushing on both offense and defense is good, their passing offense and defense is not so great. The Vikings had the worst pass D in the NFL. Their passing offense is one of the worst. There is a reason why the Vikings were in the hunt for Brett Favre. Ive seen Tavaris JAcson in preseason and he has looked good. He had a leg injury, but seems fine. They cant soley rely on Peterson to run all game. Jackson has to pass when needed and get the passing game working
Packers: It was very quiet at Packers camp this offseason................well maybe not. I was for getting rid of Favre, but if he still has game, maybe they should have not gotten rid of him. Thats why Packer fans better pray that Aaron Rodgers looks anything like he did in one half of football last year vs the Cowboys. That offense has major talent and was the 2nd best offense in football. Ryan grant can be effective when healthy. Greg Jenings was a standout WR and Donaly Driver can stil play well. The defense cais balanced and the secondary is getting older but still decent.
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