Minnesota Vikings vypadá, že Dobrovolně se deset výher - možná i víc
18.srpna 2009 od AlexV · zanechat komentář
Už každý ví, o nejnovějším hlava-otáčení akvizice v NFL. Č. dámy a pánové, my nemluvíme o Michael Vick. Jedná se o návrat na návrat pana Brett Favre. Dostal jsem se podívat na Vikingy harmonogramu, který neměl zájem mě moc před obrovským pickup. Ale pojďme se všichni podívat spolu teď, Favre se připojil klubu.
Prvních pět her by měla vyrábět 5-0 start, v Clevelandu, v Detroitu, doma proti přestavby San Francisco, doma proti defenzivně bojuje Green Bay, a na nešikovný St Louis Rams.
Další tři zápasy jsou těžké, doma proti Baltimore, v Pittsburghu, doma v Green Bay. Řekl bych, že ve hře Pittsburgh je ztráta. Jeden proti Green Bay může být přestřelce na bázi čistého citu sama, že může jít buď cestou. Hra proti čísla Ravens být nesentimentální a dám Vikes okraj, že jedna je doma, aby je uvedly do 6-2 uprostřed.
Po tom se dostanou k odpočinku se na týden před tím, než čelit Lions opět doma, pak v rozporu Seattle doma, a Chicago, která má obranný a široké přijetí strasti i doma. Myslím, že všichni tři jsou výhry přinášet je 9-2.
Konečný úsek je místo, kde se do tuhého, v Arizoně, past-hry, jako je matchup proti Cincinnati doma, v Karolíně, v Chicagu, který může být v divizi závod v té době, a doma proti New York obři, kteří by mohli být v play-off nebo NFC East titul tvrzení stejně.
Pokud se Vikingové se ukáže být pevný, měli by vyhrát jeden nebo dva z těch posledních pěti zápasů. Pokud se plíseň na skvělý tým pak vyhrává 12-13 by mělo být na obzoru. Favre může být 40 let, a ukázaly známky úpadku v průběhu druhé poloviny minulého roku, ale v Minnesotě má prokázané hluboké hrozbu Bernard Berrian, a dal--team-o-my-back rusher v Adrian Peterson spolu se startérem-hodné Chester Taylor.
Tento tým je mnohem vyváženější urážlivě a silnější obranu než Jets byly v loňském roce a že by měl být rozdíl v tom, jak dobře hraje Favre prostřednictvím dalších 16 her úsek.
NFL sítě NFL Football
22.června 2009 od AlexV · zanechat komentář
Pokud potřebujete opravit fotbalový check out NFL síť. S Comcast kabelových společností je to jen kolem 7,00 dolarů a změny. Nejsem snaží prosadit na jinou společnost, Jen se snažím, aby lidé, kteří jsou fotbal hlavy vědět o skvělé místo, kde mohou získat opravit, a to je NFL síť, když přehrání celého fotbalového hry, obvykle matchups že měl velkou skončí, nebo byli dobří většinou přes všechny čtyři čtvrtletí.
Ale to není ta nejlepší část. Ukazují hry bez přerušení mezi hraje tak jdou rychleji. Pokud se ukázalo, ti staří vysílání v plném rozsahu, pak bych mohl rozhodně vidět, že je problém. A pro ty z vás myslí, že extra +7.00dolar + měsíc je příliš požádat o jeden kanál, prosím, na vědomí, že je cena za celý sportovní balíček, který zahrnuje závodní, oplocení, (spoustu dalších blbost), ale pravděpodobně nejdůležitější televizní kanál NBA.
Nezapomeňte, že tento kanál je ideální pro pravidelné a po období, stejně jako se můžete naladit kdykoliv během dne, pokud nejste spokojeni s sbíhají ze sportovní centrum.
Rex Ryan by mohla skončit Douche Bag
11.6.2009 od AlexV · 1 komentář
Tento Rex Ryan je jistě dělat jméno pro sebe s sebejistě a neomalený úst. Tak daleko, je velký muž, je známý pro dva výskyty slovních proslulosti a virtuální nic jiného kolem jeho reputaci jako defenzivní koordinátor Baltimore Ravens '.
První přišel, když byl dotazován na radio show a byl požádán o čelí nové anglické vlastence trenér Bill Belichick dvakrát do roka. On říkal, "Nepřišel jsem sem, aby políbil Billa Belichick prsteny", více či méně. Dovolte mi, abych analyzovat. Většina lidí by Belichick jeho vlastní příspěvky, a uvádějí, že určitě mají za cíl konkurovat / napadat jejich soupeř. Nicméně, on vyjde ven a dělá prohlášení podobné tomu, co 1930 je éra pašerák by se říci.
Druhá otázka byla jeho poznámky o Miami Dolphins začíná uprostřed linebacker Channing Crowder tady, když tvrdil, že nikdy jsem o něm neslyšel. Crowder jistě odpověděl s pravdou. Řekl, že Ryan je "OTA Super Bowl vítěz", jak v on vyhrál offseason, a to jestliže on byl opravdu dělá svůj domácí úkol, že on by vědět, kdo Miami Dolphins začíná uprostřed linebacker byl.
Teď jsem si jistý, že Ryan se ho znají. Neříkám, že chlap mluví takhle venku není zajímavé. Ale já říkám, že pokud jeho tým nemá skončit hledáte slušný, i letos, možná mu jen vypadat jako skutečný sprcha pytel. Pokud on skončí s krátký život v New Yorku, pak bude opravdu vypadat jako idiot. Mohl by být příští Mike Tice, velký, statný, tuk tváře, si myslí, že je kriminálník, má respekt svého týmu, ale nemůže vyhrát zatracená věc.
Top Five Fantasy QBs
29.května 2009 od AlexV · 1 komentář
1. Tom Brady - Můžete si myslet, že újma vše, co chcete, ale když vezmete v tom, že 100% Tom Brady hodil za 50 TDS a více než 4.800 yd s pouze 8 ints, pak brání mobilitě verzi Brady si může dovolit 5 až 10 méně TDs a možná tak 600 nebo méně metrů. Nezapomeňte jeho tým přijímacího jádro bylo podpořen Joey Galloway.
2. Drew Brees - Není to vyhraje, které počítají v této hře ... je to čísla. Během jeho tři držba roku v New Orleans, a vzhledem k nedostatku produkce v běhu hry svatých ', Drew Brees má 4400 +, 4400 + a 5000 + metrů, s 26, 28 a 34 TDs všechny, resp. Co ztrácí na potenciálně vysoké INT rychlost (11, 18, 17 a také v tomto pořadí), dělá se na průměrováním 289,79 yardů na zápas a pouze s minul jeden start v posledních pěti letech (žádný v New Orleans).
3. Kurt Warner - Po celý rok jako kardinálové nesporný startér, on se vrátil k jeho přesné minulosti na 67,1% dokončení kurzu, nashromáždil 4583 procházet kolem yardů (286,44 dobré pro hru), a v pohodě 30 TDs proti nahoru a dolů 14 ints . A stejně jako Brees, není to, kolik vyhraje dostanete v této hře ... je to čísla. Nyní, když Larry Fitzgerald se stal LeBron James o svou pozici po jeho postseason hrát, by měl být v Kurt Warner za další velký rok. Někteří z vás mohou být obav o možnou ztrátu Anquan Boldin, ale pamatujte, že jeho hrací době velmi omezené v těchto play-off, a Fitzgerald a Steve Breaston jistě produkoval.
4. Peyton Manning - to může přijít jako překvapení, že Peyton Manning je číslo čtyři na mém seznamu. On je ještě dobré pro hladký 3,800-4,100 yardů této sezóny a dostatek vysoké od 20 do 30 let garance v číslech TD. Nicméně, on nemá nikde v blízkosti yardů na zápas potenciálu jako předtím zmínil QBs jako jeho tým obrany je určitě nad Brees 'a Warner, a lepší než Brady, stejně.
5. Philip Rivers - Philip Řeky v roce 2008 ukázal, že on může být velká čísla chlap. On skončil s 4.009 yardů a kariéra vysoké 34 TDS. Nebylo by natáhnout na otázku, svůj potenciál kvůli jeho konzistence 2006 a 2007 období. V těchto letech se hodil na 3300 + a 3100 + yardů, 22 a 15 TDS, vše příslušně. Nicméně, v minulé sezóně jsme začali vidět obrovské známky opotřebení LaDainian Tomlinson, který je pravděpodobně významným důvodem, proč jeho čísla vyšplhaly minulý rok v porovnání s těmi předchozími dvěma. Takže v tomto ohledu by to neměl být natáhnout i vidět jej s velkou fantazií typ sezónu opět v tomto roce.
Lions Nové logo se nebude rozrušit fanoušky 0-16 týmu!
14.dubna 2009 od MarkM · 2 Komentáře
Nesnáším, jak NFL a Lions se snaží být super tajemství o nové logo změnit. Věř mi, NFL to nebude vzrušovat každého. Tento tým šel 0-16 minulé sezóně a místo nového loga těchto fanoušci zaslouží nový tým se skutečnými hráči a trenéry. Je to trochu hloupé tak jako tak, tento tým se bude smrdět v tomto roce, nové logo, nebo ne, nezáleží na tom, že jsou druhá sazba NFL organizace, a to není změna v dohledné době. Lvi nejsou Bucs nebo Patriots z minulosti. Jsou to nebude měnit své logo a pak začne být konkurenceschopná, věřte mi. Oba tyto týmy měly dobré a D O linek, zatímco lvi ne! Dobře, protože NFL se nebude představí nové logo, dokud se blíže k sezony, chci zničit jejich zábavu a post nového loga konceptů kdekoli. Sát na tomto Detroit a vychutnat si nová loga kočička!
Tedd Ginn Jr party v Clevelandu Night Club pokazí, když účty bezpečnost, Donte Whitner, snaží bojovat policajt
12.4.2009 od MarkM · zanechat komentář
Upřímně řečeno, Pokud jste neslyšeli o tom ještě, je to proto, že se jedná méně známý hráč NFL. Přesto jsem si jist, že během příštích pár týdnů to bude dělat velké novinky. V sobotu večer Ted Ginn Jr. hostil co mělo být jeho oslavu narozenin v nočním klubu v Clevelandu.
To není nic neobvyklého, protože Miami WR se narodil a vyrůstal v Ohiu mimo právo na Cleveland, a on má mnoho přátel v této oblasti. Teď, tady je šťavnatá část. Ted je stále přátelé s mnoha jeho vysoké škole kamarády fotbal, který hrál s Glenville na High. Několik hráčů v této skupině byly a jsou NFL hráči, včetně Donte Whitner bezpečnost pro Buffalo účty.
Teď jsem žádný problém s tímto příběhem až do tohoto bodu. Na tom není nic špatného hráče potloukal poblíž svého rodného města s jeho starými přáteli ze školy, ale musíte si uvědomit, kde a kdy. NFL hráči v nočním klubu, pozdě v noci, je rovnice, která žádá o katastrofu. Má někdo naučil něco, tvoří tragické události v průběhu posledních 3 let? Mám na mysli opravdu zvážení všech střelby a bojů debilní, hráči by měli nyní uvědomit, že kamkoli jdete, jsou pravděpodobně terčem pravda nenávistník. Někdo, kdo chce shodit, nebo okrást stačí říct, že to udělal celebrity! Takže zpět k příběhu, Donte Whitner na Party kolem 03:00 se dostal do hádky s někým v klubu, a docela velká rvačka vypukla. Mimo službu policistů, kteří byli v klubu, pokoušel se zpomalit Whitner, pak Whitner rozhodl se tlačit je pryč a pokračovat v boji, což je místo, kde začíná příběh se opravdu špatné. Brzy, on-clo policisté dorazí na scénu a co Donte dělat? Snaží se čtvercem pryč s nimi, a pak v tom, dostane tazered! To je prostě naplno hloupé. Ted Ginn Jr. první měl vědět lépe, než se jeho strana ve veřejné klubu. Ale pokud nemáte v plánu na tom, že pokud by Ginn se ujistit, že strana byla na samotě v soukromém pokoji, který má své vlastní bar , samostatný vchod a samozřejmě bezpečnost.
Hráči musí být chytřejší než to, že nejste normální člověk a ty jsou terčem idiot nenávidící, kteří se chtějí chlubit, že zmlátil, okradeni, nebo zabil hráče NFL. Donte Whitner dostane žádný soucit ode mě, zejména s ohledem on pokoušel se náměstí a "bojovat policista". To je prostě blbost. On ne jen dělal sám vypadat pošetile, ale on dělá to 10 krát těžší pro ligu, která má být boj proti myšlence, že mnoho hráčů to jsou zločinci. Všichni jsme slyšeli problematice Pacman, Tank, Ray Lewis, Jamal Lewis a mnoho dalších, které mají právní otázky v posledních 20 letech. NFL by měla začít být více aktivní přístup k tomuto problému. Pokud se budete chovat jako blbec ve společnosti, než jste si žádný obchod je zástupcem NFL.
Akce, jako je toto by nemělo být spojováno s NFL, ale bohužel dost, jsou vzhledem k hráči, jako je tento. Já osobně se domnívám, že Donte Whitner by měla být pozastavena bezpochyby z NFL. Akce tohoto typu jsou nepřijatelné, a jakékoli další postup bude jen plácnutí na zápěstí. NFL hráči nemohou chovat se takhle, a ne kvůli dětem, a ne pro fanouška je příčina, ale kvůli hře. Donte Whitner týmový kolega Marshawn Lynch byl řidič v hit-a-spustit incident loni v létě, ale unikl pouze s provozem lístek. Tento typ chování musí do konce, a to zejména z hráčů Buffalo Bills. Tito hráči musí být zodpovědní stejně jako všichni ostatní. Vím, že hráči zkazit, ale přijde na člověka! Kdo nemá! Pokud jste neslyšeli o Dante Whitner až teď, jsem si jist, že nebudete zapomenout na jeho jméno. Debilní akce může někdy jiskra hráči popularita a to je prostě hrozné myšlenky. Stále hledáme pro hráče můžeme opravit, a myslím, že je jen hloupý, protože jsme chov a podporu tohoto typu chování. Jsem nemocná novinek jako je tento. Hráči mají obrovský dar a je to nic menšího odpadu jednat takhle znečištění dobré jméno lidí, kteří nejenže přišli před vámi, ale i po vás.
Na závěr chci říct jednu věc pro všechny hráče NFL, "po 1 hod. zůstat venku a pryč z klubů!" Jen si opravdu pěkný rekreační dům , nebo tak něco!
Redskins znamení Linebacker Robert Thomas
09.4.2009 od MarkM · 1 komentář
No to je dobré vidět Redskins se snaží opravit monstrum, které vytvořil v roce Marcus Washingtonu, snížením ho a nechal ho zraní někde jinde a na někoho jiného výplatní pásku. Ale oni dělali docela velkou chybu, když si myslí, že Robert Thomas se chystá vyplnit Marcus boty. Thomas nikdy nebyly úspěšné kdekoli on někdy byl v NFL. Robert Thomas byl navrhnut v prvním kole Rams, v naději, že by mohl nahradit Londýn Fletcher v roce 2002. Tento plán selhal, když Robert Thomas vyslán pouze 36 náčiní při hraní her v 16 s ventilátorem Rams.One Ram Já vím, "že on byl jeden z nejznámějších 1. kolo busty" v roce 2002 návrh. Pak se zastavil Rams Robert Thomas off Green Bay v obchodu se konala na konci roku 2005. Robert trvala jen 1 sezónu s Packers a byl řez. Tomáš pak dostal zvedl o lupiči a hrál v pořádku pouze 2 roky, vyslání čísla jako 36 a 62 se zabývá řeší. Thomas pak dostal pěkně zle zraněný v minulé sezóně a BOOM teď je na Redskins! Nejlepší věc, o ten chlap je v jeho 7 roků kariéry byl jen zcela zdravé pro 2 z nich. Očekáváme, že tento chlapík se zraní na začátku příštího roku, bez pochyb. On je náchylný zranění hráče a nahradit Marka Washingtonu, jehož největším problémem byla zranění, s ním je prostě směšné. Washington tak více vzhůru a tím vyšší požadovanou cenu. Doufám, že si nemyslím, že se chystáte začít Thomas, protože by to prostě být němý. Tento 29 let linebacker není odpovědí na Washington a jsem si jistá, že oni to vědí. Opravdu doufám, že stále se snaží dostat velký LB v návrhu, by se někdo jako Brain Orakpo nebo James Laurinaitis bylo skvělé! Získání LB brzy by zajistila, že tento krok zvýší hloubku Redskins na LB, pochopení, že Thomas by nemělo začít navždy!
Je Matt Hasselbeck držba jako Seahawks QB Běh ven?
08.04.2009 od AlexV · zanechat komentář
Seattle Seahawks může být při pohledu, jak se zbavit Matt Hasselbeck nebo alespoň vyzkoušet potenciální náhrada. Tam jsou jednání kolem ligy, že "Mořští ptáci" byly zamýšlí toto, a číslo čtyři vyzvednout v letošní návrh, to může snadno stát.
Matt Hasselbeck je již 33 let, což je rozhodně správné v době největší quarterback šídlo začíná jít kyselé. Tento minulé sezóně si jen hrál v sedmi hrách, a dokonce ačkoli on byl zraněn na svém kontě, on ještě hrál příšerně a nespolehlivé, který byl jeho nejlepší vlastnost. Jeho statistiky byly 57,8 hodnocení, pět TDs, 10INTs, a mysl-vrávorání 52,2% procento dokončení.
Já to nechápu. Jak se quarterbacks prostě jít od skvělé špatné, jako je tento? Zdá se, že všechny velké věci, mají quarterbacks kolejových podél hladce po mnoho let za sebou, a pak jednu sezonu, teplouš! Začnou smradlavej do domu, házení hry pryč, a to vše z kopce.
Já opravdu nechápu, jak se kluci nemohou spoléhat na dostatek inteligence a veterán zkušenosti alespoň zůstat konkurenceschopné, ale to je to, co to je, a jak porazil o musí opravdu vybírat svou daň.
Plaxico Burress aktualizace: Zdá se, jako kdyby se bude hrát v roce 2010
01.4.2009 od MarkM · 2 Komentáře
Dnes byl Plaxico Burress případě zapřísahal až pozdější datum 15. června. Mnoho lidí pochybovalo, weither že se to stane, nebo ne, ale může to být znamení, že jeho vysokými cenami právního týmu může být blízko k námitka dohodu, která mu umožní hrát v nadcházející sezoně NFL. Bez ohledu na to vypadá, jako kdyby Plaxico bude muset udělat nějaký vězení, ale otázka je kdy. Pokud si dobře vzpomínám Jamal Lewis strávil jeho pryč-období ve vězení, pár let zpátky kvůli obvinění obchodování s drogami, a možná je to možné, jsme mohli vidět něco podobného pro Giants superstar Široký-out. Není pochyb o tom, že Plaxico nechce strávit nějaký čas ve vězení. Přesto se zdá, stále více zřejmé, že to bude těžké pro Plax k pobytu z velkého domu. New York city zbraně zákony jsou trochu přes palubu a jsou zdánlivě protiústavní, takže to bude velmi zajímavý případ, bez pochyby, jestli to někdy dělá to k soudu. Tým Sportsroids.com bude podporovat Plaxico 15. června v New Yorku trestního soudu v demonstrační blokádu soudu! Takže pokud chcete podpořit Giants Superbowl vítěz široký ven, z debilní liberální vedení města, která si přeje, aby mu vězení především kvůli jeho osobnosti, prosím, ukázat se! Plaxico, zraněn nikdo, kromě sebe a on je nyní odpíráno základních svobod, že Thomas Jefferson, jeden z našich zakladatelů, horoucně věřili v. Jefferson řekl jeho pevné přesvědčení v právo nosit zbraně consitently. Jeden příklad tohoto faktu je na straně 334 z jeho slavných Thomas Jefferson Papers, když napsal: "Žádný volný muž muset být nikdy vyloučen používání zbraní. Nejsilnější důvod pro lidi, aby si vyhrazuje právo držet a nosit zbraně je, jako poslední možnost, aby se chránili proti tyranii ve vládě ". Uvědomujeme si, že žádný občan v New Yorku, mohou požádat o povolení tajit, a získat nést licence je velmi tvrdý proces, v naději, že lidé nebudou snažit, aby si jeden. Zní to trochu nespravedlivé doens't to? Bez ohledu na to, mám pocit, že města zbraňové zákony jsou směšné, z tohoto důvodu. Zákaz zbraně a dělat je těžší získat legálně jen posiluje ty, kteří nemají dodržovat pravidla, podobně jako steriods zákaz ve sportu. Ti, kteří podvádějí, jsou vítězství v systému. Tyto zákony sloužit pouze na pomoc zločince zůstat finaiced a moc nad zákony dodržující lidnaté New Yorku.
Proč se nikdo Vyzvedli jsme Torry Holt nebo Marvin Harrison?
29.března 2009 od AlexV · zanechat komentář
Mimo sezónu je tu pro asi dva měsíce a teď po Torry Holt byl propuštěn od St Louis Rams vymazat osm milionů dolarů čepice prostoru, a Marvin Harrison nebyl rezignoval z důvodu svého věku, ale stále jsou bezdomovci. Myslím, že to obrovské překvapení, protože i když Holt, 32, a Harrison, 36, dostávají se tam v době, oni jsou ještě schopny pomáhat týmu ve velkém stylu.
Holt to činí v tomto roce bylo 64 úlovků za 796 yd. Ale to bylo s 14 startů a čtyři roční období, než že má průměrně 95,5 úlovků za sezónu. Navíc, on hrál s chybou-náchylný Marc Bulger pro mnoho let, stále ještě dát do těch čísel, a měl jeden smyk a každý vypadá připraven vzdát se na něj. Ve skutečnosti, jediný tým, projevují zájem je jaguáři, a to proto, že oni vydali Matt Jones, Reggie Williams, Jerry a Porter. Tak skutečnost, že pouze jeden tým NFL má zájem v této chlap a jen proto, že tým je zoufalá jen mě poplete.
Pokud jde o Harrison, on nebyl tak produktivní jako Holt posledních dvou sezonách s 20 a 60 úlovky, resp. Nicméně, v roce měl 20 úlovků on jen hrál pět her, a když v loňském roce byl obrovský svržení projde, především ve hře v Pittsburghu, zdálo se, že čisté věci až později v sezóně, pokud jde o kapky. Takže upřímně řečeno, pro mě, že sezonu, v níž hrál pět zápasů by se ani zařazovat do jaké schopnosti by mohl mít vlevo. Plus upuštění koule nemá nic společného s věkem, a on vždy měl jistý ruce. Kdyby byl velký svržení projde, to znamená, že on ještě neví, jak se dostat do otevřené pro ně. A jak to sakra je tam není nějaký sát-tým, jako medvědi nebo šéfové se na něj podívala. To taky mě překvapuje.
Opravdu doufám, že každý z nich dostane umístěny na kandidátkou, a vidím, jak je stále obrovský majetek přijímače, a to zejména Holt.
Bloggin Směnky: je třes, co se už? Jaké jsou zákony Šance na úspěch?
26.března 2009 od AlexV · zanechat komentář
Zajímalo by mě, jestli TO vypadá, jako všichni, že je již trápí vody v Buffalu o odhlášení z týmu dobrovolný trénink, jak se nedávno hlásil. Myslím, že je to první skutečný oficiální funkci, která byla v držení jeho nový tým a on se mohl zvýšit už chloupky, jakož i otázky s tímto pohybem. Nicméně, pro mě, jen ať ten chlap žít.
V první řadě je to už 35 let. A vážně, jak velký obchod, je to hloupý mini tři nebo čtyři denní pracovní ven? To musí být doslova pár vzpírání zasedání, některé standardní klimatizace, a tři jídla denně pokuta. Myslím, že když 35 letý muž, který je v 14. roce své kariéry říká, že nechce jít na dobrovolné práci ven, koho to zajímá. TO bylo v lize tak dlouho trvat, on ví, jak jeho tělo reaguje na stres, nebo-li příliš málo, je příliš málo, a on vedl ligu v úlovků TD v průběhu posledních tří let.
Já bych skočit na ještě ne. Počkejme a uvidíme, jestli on má vedlejší tirade, nebo mluví jeho mysli trochu moc do médií, než začneme kárat ho.
A vážně lidi ... Vyúčtování sát. Nemají šanci. Začali sezóny 4-0 a koktat-vystoupil se zbytek cesty do 3-9 skončit. To není věc vítězů, a ani Trent Edwards nebo bum-zadek Buffalo Bills. Budou snadno zameten vlastenci Tom Brady, a by si zničil mnoho z loňského playoff týmy.
A jestli se mě ptáte, já bych přirovnat sledoval účty nadějný běh-orientovaný přístup k nižší úrovni on-line Madden hráč pokouší porazit někoho v 20. letech.
New York Giants se zajímají o Braylon Edwards
24.března 2009 od MarkM · 5 Komentáře
Je to opravdu jednoduché všichni, pokud máte volné 6'6 hráč jako Plaxico Burress vám lépe věřit, že byste měli hledat nějaký vysoký, rychlý dlouhý míč ohrožení nahradit jej. Giants jsou bezesporu zajímá vyšetřování, takže nevěřím, že mediální humbuk! Také nebuďte překvapeni, pokud uvidíte Giants, aby obchod v den návrhu, pokud se dostane Plaxico uvězněn na 31. března. Viděl jsem, obchodní Gmen squadron WR je, aby toto řešení stalo. To zahrnuje Steve Smith, bez ohledu na Giants říká jinak. Mario Manningham je zcela určitě v čipu, které se zabývají, a vzhledem k jeho studijní návyky Giants bude dělat dobře. Nevěřte média nebo Giants zástupci při zkoumání tohoto příběhu, chtějí celou věc velmi ticho, ticho až do budoucnosti Plaxico je zcela v otevřené a souzen. Eric Mangini je obranný zlobil se trenér, tak znovu, nebuďte překvapeni, jestliže oni dělají obchod, který zahrnuje jeden defenzivní linemen obra.
Také doufám, že každý ví, že to je nezákonné pro jakéhokoliv zástupce týmu mluvit o hráče, který je v současné době na základě smlouvy s jiným týmem. Takže si uvědomit, že Jerry Reese má popřít všechna obvinění média přináší k němu. Nenechte se mýlit Giants se bude snažit získat Braylon ale jen Skutečná otázka je, jak moc jsou ochotny přejít na ho?
Jay Cutler by měla být Lev po NFL návrhu Den
23.března 2009 od MarkM · 1 komentář
Osobně nesnáším, jak se lvi podnikání v NFL. Věřím, že se jedná o nejhorší řízená organizace od základu. Oni žvýkat přes trenéry a QB je rychlejší, než kterýkoliv jiný tým v NFL. Oni byli dokonce by dost hloupý, aby jednala jako by byla Kitna povolení QB. Nejsem trenér, a dokonce jsem věděl, že nebude fungovat. Vzhledem k tomu, Lions zničil svůj vztah s Barry Sanders, oni mají jen dělal velkou chybu, po velké chybě v NFL návrhu. Jen si myslel, že oni si vybrali Joey Harrington, než Charles Rogers ve velmi příští rok s 2. celkový výběr je mi zle, aby můj žaludek. Oni se soustředili příliš na dovednost pozice v posledním desetiletí, že návrhy, ale nikdy řešit jejich potřeby v QB správně.
Lvi potřebují opravit na útočné linie, přesto v této sezoně, bude návrh je hluboký s OL je. Proto je větší potenciál získat velké O-pochůzkář později v návrhu. Pochopení této skutečnosti, může se pokusit přistát Cutler, obchodováním se první celkový výběr s Broncos. Ty budou moci přistát velké OT v 12. vyzvednout výběr. Pokud tomu tak není a jen obchod se stanoví obchodní vybrat pro Cutler bez dalších úvah lvi by ještě 20. výběr v prvním kole, zabývat bez ohledu na jiné obavy, které chtějí opravit prostřednictvím návrhu. Pokud Lions neblokují se Cutler obchodováním výběry, oni jsou prostě hloupé v mých očích, protože Cutler je "známý" Franchise QB, které můžete postavit svůj tým na. On je reálné řešení a má zkušenosti, aby to dokázal. Můžete říci, že všechny ostatní QB v návrhu? Ne Sanchez má hodně vzhůru a Stafford opravdu není bitva testován, alespoň v NFL. Jay Cutler mohla vyplnit tuto roli okamžitě, a Lions mohl dostat ho obchodování dolů nebo obchodní vybrat úplně.
Vezměte si jistá věc a jít s Cutler vypadá docela jednoduché se mi, takže se nemusíte šroub to nahoru, Lions vedení!
Awesome žvýkání hračky pro Pitbulls, Michael Vick Psí hračka!
19.března 2009 od admin · zanechat komentář
Od té doby uvěznění Michael Vick, několik obchodních to mají podporovat nový pes žvýkací hračku. Tato hračka je ten, který je postaven dostatečně pevný, aby mohl obstát i gamiest Pitta.
Tyto hračky jsou upřímně hysterická. Takže, ať vaše pokousáním Vick zpátky! Přiznávám, jsem nikdy neviděl jeden z těchto hraček osobně, ale jsem si jist, nebudu čekat, až si moje ruce na jednom. Tyto pravděpodobně nebude k dispozici pro dlouhé zvažování Vick se dostat z vězení brzy. The reason I say this is because I feel that there is some sort of legal issues involved with this toy . We will all agree that a player is allowed to protect his own likeness, and I am pretty sure that Vick's people did not come up with this concept. So when he exits jail i would assume Vick will sue, so that he can recover the funds that they made unfairly using his likeness. So if you think they are funny make sure to pick them up NOW! Before they disappear from the market forever!
Kde budou Jay Cutler jít dál?
16.března 2009 od AlexV · 12 Komentáře
Včera to bylo hlásil, že profesionální míse rozehrávač z Denver divokých koní, Jay Cutler, měl oficiálně požádala obchodu. Dnes jsme lidi, začal přemýšlet, kde by mohl skončit, pokud jeho žádost je ctěn. Jsem si jistý, existuje mnoho fanoušků tam venku, jehož tým mohl použít chlap v Jay Cutler, který hrál jako potenciální franchise-typ quarterback, že mnozí předvídali analytici. Lopatka je, že nový hlavní trenér Josh McDanielsové, který byl ofenzivní koordinátor pro vlastenci, chtěli obchodu Cutler Matt Cassel, protože on byl obeznámen s jeho systému již. Toto má protože hněval mladý Cutler a on teď chce jít ... ale kde?!
Chcete-li začít jednoduchý proces eliminace, každý tým v AFC je mimo, protože týmy obvykle nemají rádi poslali hvězdní hráči pryč v-konference povolení. A ačkoli Cassel byl nakonec vyměněn do jiného týmu AFC, stejně jako jeho bývalý Patriots, v Chiefs, která byla více "Budu proti poškrábání zad, pokud poškrábání můj" problém.
To bylo si myslel, když rozšířený, které se zabývají šel dolů, protože Scott Pioli, bývalý generální ředitel vlastenců se stěhoval do Kansas City, aby se pokusila vzkřísit, že míč klubu.
Takže AFC je venku!
V NFC East, Dallas má Tony Romo, NY má Eli Manning, a Philadelphia má Donovan McNabb. Tak daleko, Jason Campbell z Washington Redskins ještě hodně dokázat, zatímco Cutler vypadá tak jako slibnější než ho tak daleko, když se porovnávají obě své kariéry.
V NFC severu, Packers mají Aaron Rodgers a Vikingové se pohybuje házet jejich mladý QB Tarvaris Jackson do soutěže s nově získaným Sage Rosenfels z Houstonu. Já si nemyslím, že by mohla přilákat Lions zápach, takže medvědi jsou určitě hot spot. Že jsem neměl úspěch s Rex Grossman, a minimální s Kyle Orton.
In the NFC South, the Saints boast Drew Brees, and the Falcons have a young star in rookie of the year Matt Ryan. Panthers by se podíval na nějaký velký obchod návnady s nespokojeným Julius Peppers, ale teď to vypadá, že může být Patriot brzy. However, with Jake Delhomme being their current signal caller you still can't count them out. Pak je tu piráti, kteří se zbavili veterán Jeff Garcia.
Za to, že v NFC West, Seahawks mít Matt Hasselbeck, který není jeho posledních dní ještě lepší, a Kurt Warner je samozřejmě bezpečné jako kardinálové QB. Běh na tyto dva týmy, a máte 49ers s neuspokojivé výsledky pokroku Alex Smith, a St Louis Rams, kteří by začali přemýšlet o svržení Marc Bulger nějakou dobou.
So there you have it. Hlavní kandidáti mají Jay Cutler pro prezidenta!
Julius Peppers vyměněn k Patriots!
March 16, 2009 by MarkM · Leave a Comment
The Patriots are making more than a splash this year in the off season. Our Sportsroids sources have confirmed that this deal is very close to being completed. Peppers will probably play OLB in the Patriots system, so it will be a interesting change for Peppers. If the Patriots pull off this move they will be a very different team in 2010. They will receive an off season grade of A+ from me, since they signed Leigh Bodden, Julius Peppers,Joey Galloway, Shawn Springs and Fred Taylor. I expect them to win the division.
Jay Cutler will force a trade! Josh McDaniels needs a QB, so the big question is where will Cutler go?
March 16, 2009 by MarkM · Leave a Comment
This NFL off-season has had a lot of ups and downs. Two NFL players were lost at sea, Plaxico Burress faces the prospect of Jail time, TO has moved from America's team to Buffalo, Donte Stallworth has killed a pedestrian. The funny thing is that I am sure they all don't feel as overwhelmed as the New Bronco's head coach, Josh McDaniels, who is being swallowed alive by his angry Franchise QB. Jay Cutler is upset and we all know that we won't be happy in Denver. Asking for the trade, could just be a power move by Cutler but I really doubt it. He has no need to force his paycheck up. Personally, I know he needs to be moved. He has stated, he “does not trust his coach”, which is a bad recipe for both Jay and The Broncos. If they do deal him it seems that Tampa Bay, and New York are the two places that seem to be a great fit. The Jets are in need of a QB, I know Clemens and Ratliff will not be able to get it done. They made moves to secure Brett Farve and the turnaround was amazing. And since Brett retired they will need to make moves in order to be competitive this season. I am sure Rex Ryan understands that Ratliff is no Trent Dilfer, and he will see the value in Cutler, this off season. Tampa Bay Buccaneers have not kept it a secret that they are looking to replace Garcia, due to his advancing age. Everyone was aware of the attempted three team trade that would have sent Cassel to Denver, and Cutler to Tampa so they are without a doubt interested in the Diabetic young Quarterback. Personally Cutler has never been a favorite of mine, and It will be interesting to see him play without WR Marshall. I don't believe Tampa is a good place for him but you never know. I sure hope Jay becomes a Jet in 2011. I sure hope the Johnson family doesn't screw this one up!
Plaxico's moment of truth. Court Date March 31st is upcoming. Did he really shoot himself in the foot?
March 10, 2009 by MarkM · Leave a Comment
The saga of Plaxico Burress has been forgotten by the media this off-season due to the release of so many great WR's, which include Terrell Owens, Joey Galloway, Marvin Harrison, Laveranues Coles and TJ Houshmandzadeh. The Plaxico story started last year, when the New York Giants Veteran Superbowl hero, Plaxico Burress, shot himself in the leg while partying at a popular New York City Club around the Mid point of last years NFL season. Outside of the fact that he shot himself, he was also carrying an unregistered firearm in the City of New York, a subject Mayor Bloomberg has been adamant about curbing.
I feel as though Bloomberg had been waiting for a Black man to screw up given he could not jail Sean Combs for the Gun charges several years back. Bloomberg has changed the laws and now, conviently, a Black superstar is now in the line of fire to fall . Now Plax is at Bloomberg's mercy in addition to the NYC Courts. Both bodies are looking for an example, is Plaxico the perfect one? In any other state, this would be a misdemeanor offense which would have serious financial penalties and forced community service attached to it. Yet, in New York City, Plaxico is facing 3 to 15 years in jail. I hope people realize that is just stupid. Guns don't kill people, idiots with guns kill people. And since the New York State government thinks that their are too many idiots in New York, they find that gun bans and stiff penalties are the easiest way to deter criminals! Yet they forget to remember irreversable truth about murders and criminals is that THEY DON'T FOLLOW THE LAW! Yes Plaxico has put himself in a bad situation, and yes he really shot his team's chances of a repeat last year in the foot, but one thing Plaxico has not done is made anyone else a victim. Plaxico is not a criminal and should not be penalized as one. Yet all Bloomberg sees is a chance to show the New York public what he can do to a black icon who chooses to own a gun. Plaxico's trial will be held on March 31st and that will delegate how his rescheduled meeting with the NFLPA will go on April 1st. If Plaxico is incarcerated he will receive no money from the Giants or the NFL without a doubt. Him being cut immediately would be my assumption since it seems that the Giants are keeping thier distance from him at this point. Phil Simms seems to be the only person supporting the WR in public and he no longer has a termendous impact on the moves the New York Giants make. Bloomberg has taken away the Giants care and support by reportedly making threatening phone calls to New York owners. All I can hope for is that this young man gets a chance to keep on playing football and not in some prison upstate. For that reason Sportsroids.com will be in New York on March 31st, supporting Plaxico outside the courthouse with our official “Free Plax” T-shirts. You will be able to order these shirts through the site. When the page is up, I will post the link. Thank you all and Keep on roiding.
K Out. Why not trade him?
March 5, 2009 by MadisonMadnuff · Leave a Comment
Hold the Popcorn the Movie hasn't started yet!!!
Well TO has been cut from the Cowboys and many people are asking why not trade him instead of cutting him. The Cowboys gave up a lot to get Roy Williams and the possible could have gotten some of that back by trading TO. In this situation you have to weigh the pros and cons of this move, whenever you have a player like TO you can get a second round pick or proven vet in a trade but the trading block process is long and tedious (almost like litigation). It could take all the way into the next season for them to get what they want from a trade and they might not even get what they want from trading TO. This would then bring the media circus back to Dallas again and put a lot of stress on the team. The Cowboys decided to get rid of TO now, just for the later reason. By cutting TO he is no longer a part of the time and the organization can move on in new direction. The main reason he was cut was because of the growing sentiment in the locker room and organization, with numerous people who are a part of the team both players and staff, that TO needed to go. Also by doing this it is easy for the coaches to begin work on the plays and routes that they will focus on in the off-season if TO was on the trade block, they would still have to factor him in, just in case he was coming back next year. Despite the value TO has as a trade the Cowboys made the right decision in cutting him.
Brian Dawkins na Broncos: Co si myslel?
01.3.2009 od AlexV · zanechat komentář
To byl skutečný překvapivé pro mě, když jsem viděl, že Brian Dawkins opustil Philadelphia Eagles, stejné místo, kde hrál jeho celou kariéru tak daleko. Ale nebylo to tak, že on nebude už Eagle, ale spíše skutečnost, kde by měl jít ... Denveru. Co to sakra je tam dělá?
Měli bychom všichni víme teď, že jen o nějaký tým má šanci uspět a vyhrát, i Super Bowl každém ročním období. Bylo by však na konci tohoto seznamu musí být Denver Broncos. Já bych si, Dawkins chtít hrát za prokázané týmu nebo aktuální soupeřem, ale v tomto případě nemohu říci, že našel jeden.
Denver Broncos, a to je legrační to říkám, nebyly úspěšné, jelikož, které se Jake Plummer! Chci říct, vím, že Jay Cutler je nyní přichází do jeho vlastní, ale není tam ještě. Další věc, která není v Denveru je dobrá obrana. Já nevím, jestli Dawkins údaje sám být jejich zachránce, jako jsem si jistý, naivní Broncos front office dělá, ale že to bude trvat mnohem více, než velký volný bezpečnosti k posílení týmu, který byl 26. proti projít a 27. versus běh. Na vrcholu se, že oni dali až 28 bodů na hru, která je čtyři přistání. To je směšné.
Myslím, že si může dělat co chce, samozřejmě. I'm not his daddy. And I don't necessarily think it was a terrible idea to play for the Broncos. Jen jsem si myslel, že to byl chlap, který by rozhodně budou hledat kandidáta a nic méně. Oh dobře.
Whoseyomamma! The move happens tonight!
March 1, 2009 by MarkM · Leave a Comment
The biggest WR in this years free agent market will be moving teams at this weeks end! TJ Houshmanzadeh will make his decision on where he wishes to play in 2009 tonight! The top two teams in this debate have been the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings. We will keep you all updated on this topic. Feel free to chime in a comment if you hear anything new develope or you just want to talk about Housh! TJ has stated that he would come to a final choice on the evening of March 1st!
Why the Arizona Cardinals Can Still Be Considered Contenders
February 26, 2009 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
The Arizona Cardinals can still be considered contenders. They went very far this past NFL season… all the way to the Super Bowl. If it hadn't been for a few costly mistakes (ie interception resulting in 100 yard TD return for longest play in Super Bowl history by linebacker James Harrison, and two fumbles by the Quarterback) and all things were to remain constant in that game, they would have been Champions.
But that doesn't matter because they aren't champions and the Pittsburgh Steelers created and/or forced the Cardinals into those mistakes. But make no bones about it; this team totally changed its approach when the playoffs began.
Their offense remained just as explosive as it had been in the air, and then they finally decided to rely on the run a little more. For next year, the Cardinals now know that they can run the ball effectively. With Edgerin James getting older, and Tim Hightower being nothing more than an effective backup, the Cardinals have plenty of room to draft a power or fast, or whatever kind of back that can be a pro-bowler. And honestly, they can't be much worse than James and Hightower.
Everyone knows about the trend of Super Bowl losers not making the playoffs the next year, but remember, the Cardinals are still in a poor division with two teams that have to rebuild, Rams and 49ers, and one team that was in real shambles this season and with an aging QB in Matt Hasselbeck, the Seattle Seahawks. I know that sounds hypocritical because Warner is 37 and was still dead nasty, but he is an exception to the rule of the old quarterbacks whose performances dwindle when they get older.
Another strong argument against their chances may be that if they can't keep Anquan Boldin they won't be as explosive. However, we must remember they either didn't play with him or did while he was ailing with injuries during these playoffs, and Larry Fitzgerald still tore it up.
I believe the Arizona Cardinals are right where they need to be. They showed lots of heart in the Super Bowl defensively after being down 17-7 and 20-7, because they still stuck to their guns and held the Steelers shy of the end zone twice. Of course they blew it at the end, but they still showed a lot of moxie. Do not be surprised to see them in the Super Bowl if it does happen. Plus, with the way the NFL has been the past few seasons, I think the only teams that could surprise me in the Super Bowl are the Lions and 49ers. 'Nuff said.
Ray Lewis will be a Jet in 2010
February 21, 2009 by MarkM · 2 Comments
I am pretty sure that the Jets are making a move on Ray Lewis soon. They have released a lot of their depth at the Linebacker position, and seem to be positioning themselves monetarily to make a move on Ray Ray! I would love to see Ray Ray play for gang green because of the type of leader he is, however I don't feel that Baltimore has left him with much in the tank, so I hope the Jets don't go over a 2 year deal to aquire him!! If they don't sign Ray Ray they will sign Baltimore's other big free agent LB Scott. However, if Ray does come to New York, both New York teams would have great Inside Linebackers. I hope Mr Johnson doesn't screw this one up because the Jets have a more of a chance with an accused murderer in the LB core, trust me!
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Blue Jackets Success Good for Hockey in the USA?
February 19, 2009 by Big Tony · 2 Comments
The Columbus Blue Jackets have registered a point in eight straight games and have won seven of those contests including a four game winning streak. This recent streak, backed by the stellar play of netminder Steve Mason, puts the Blue Jackets in prime position to make the playoffs for the first time in the team's brief history. Helping Mason lead the Jackets success this season is mister Blue Jacket himself Rick Nash who has been a very bright spot on a team which has had very limited success—that is, until now. Offseason acquisitions Kristian Huselius (Calgary) and RJ Umberger (Philadelphia) have helped make the Jackets a viable contender this year and possibly for years to come. With a core group of relatively young players Columbus will be making plenty of noise on the ice for many years to come.
The success of the Blue Jackets thus far this year is only half the story because what we're seeing is a potential hockey hotbed in its infancy. Until this year the only hockey presence in Ohio that has had any sustainable success has been via the Ohio State University. Although success at the University level is great the potential for Ohio to blossom in terms of hockey almost certainly requires the success of a major professional team. The significance of the Jackets being in Columbus is that they are the highest level of professional sport in the city which means there is no competition for fan fair from the popularity giant that is the NFL. Success for the Blue Jackets can make them the darlings of the city and would be the first of its kind in the US since other cities tend to have other pro teams in one of the other three major sports. With that in mind, the on ice play of Rick Nash and company is not significant only to the potential of the Blue Jackets and the city of Columbus, but it could also be a major victory for the popularity of the sport of hockey in the US So American hockey fans, if your team happens to fall out of contention throw a cheer the way of the Blue Jackets, their success might help you out more than you realize.
They want to trade Michael Vick…So where's the story?
February 18, 2009 by MarkM · 2 Comments
Yes it has become public that the Atlanta Falcons are actively looking for trades for Michael Vick, but all I want to know is, “where is the story in that?” Michael has so many negative strings attached to him now, you would either have to be a brilliant man or a complete idiot to want to employ him. So, let me ask you once again “where is the story in the fact that Atlanta wants to trade him?”
Larry O'Dell from the The Associated Press seems to think that the big news is that;
Personally I don't find it newsworthy when someone reports that someone who has claimed bankruptcy and is currently incarcerated, is being forced to auction off their house. No S%^* Sherlock!
I don't hate Vick, I just don't see importance of these recent story's. He has been kicked out of the NFL until Godell allows him back, and considering the current trend of rehablitated players like Pacman Jones, It is not hard to see that it won't be easy for Vick to get back on the field. It just isn't going to happen. If Godell just lets Vick play again in the NFL, The league would stand to take a massive hit in attendence as well as popularity! Plus, even if Vick were to return where would he even fit in? I think the real story is that the idiots in the Media are going to empower this moron and help him make some extra cash on his way to the NFL Hall of Shame, who recently enshrined Bam Norris and Rae Carruth.
The Falcons have no use for him as a QB considering that they drafted Matt Ryan who played pretty well this season(87.7 QB Rating, compared to Vick's last campaign in 06 of 75.5 QB Rating). “I want to ask one more time where is the story in this guy?” Atlanta has a better QB and a better team, that has no need for Vick and his “hood life issues”.The Media should not talk about this guy until he is allowed back in the NFL. It's just that simple, NO ONE WIlL TRADE FOR A PLAYER WHO IS SUSPENDED!!!! SO SHUT UP STUPID MEDIA! Go CRY ABOUT BARRY BONDS OR SOMETHING!!!
Another thing that has really upset me is the way people percieve Vick as a QB. I will agree that Vick has phenomenal atheletic talent, there is no denying that. Michael Vick has a gift for scrambling and sprinting, but I will tell you one thing people, for all the oooos and the aaghs this man isn't worth his weight in dung as a QB. Vick is not a leader, and Vick is not a role model which he has never claimed to be thank god.
People think of Vick as the quintessential black QB, because he is fast, quick, shifty and he has a very strong arm. However, Vick is not a good representation of great African American QB and that is what really upsets me about this situation. There are plenty of great black QB's who could be the benchmark for what is it to be a great African American QB, But for some reason when I ask someone to name a “Black QB” most people think of Michael Vick. Why is it that no one talks about Doug Williams, who was the first black QB to win a Superbowl. Why is it that the NFL has moved so far from empowering the legends of Steve Mcnair or Warren Moon?
We need to move on from morons like Vick and celebrate the players who actually played the QB postion well, repositioning these greats back into the in the minds of NFL fans. Yeah Vick is controversial and exciting, but at one point that wasn't the only thing the NFL and all the media cared about! So I ask you, “when did that change?”
I Need A New Sport
February 16, 2009 by Theboinger · Leave a Comment
My father used to say that Rodeo was the only sport. That no one was tougher than a Cowboy. He himself used to “bulldog” back in his day. Though those days were short lived after having seen a man have his head stomped in and spend the rest of his days talking to himself. Dear old Dad wore cowboy boots, snap button shirts and had a license plate that read RODEO: Everything Else Is Just A Game!
I have to say that with all that is going on in the seemingly unwatchable professional sports world that I must agree. Parity in football sucks. The last ten Superbowl champs just do not measure up to those before them. Baseball is a mockery now. The commissioner is coward. The players union is run by as group of arrogant jackasses empowered by lazy good for nothing drug addict ball players. Even the government is standing on ceremony now in their day late and dollar short effort to rectify the situation. NBA basketball is a disgrace. Between what they allow on and off the court coupled with the FACT that they have a gambling problem how could anyone take it seriously? Hockey lost me when the Sabres lost to the Stars on a goal that should not have counted in a game that decided the Stanley Cup Champ. I would still rather be playing NHL Hockey on Sega. And don't bother with any other sport. You are lucky I felt generous enough to include Hockey in the conversation. Next you will want to whine about soccer and tell me it is “so popular”. Yeah well not here in the real world United Stated where its biggest star bailed to go back over seas and play for less money. Soccer is a baby sitting service for terrible parents who do not love their kids and are afraid they might get hurt playing a real sport.
Which brings me to Rodeo. Beer drinking, tobacco chewing, jeans and denim shirt wearing men atop 1200lbs of raw power! Even the advertisements at these events are manly. You will not see advertisements (at least not yet) for weenie girlie men and their “ED” or hair loss. You see ads for trucks, guns, hunting, beer, sponsor tags for tobacco and even some good old fashioned down home Americana: www.borderpatrol.gov. To je úžasné. Miluju to. I can not get enough. I am sure one day ESPN and the advertising industry will ruin it like they have ruined every other sport worth watching. For now it really is the only thing worth watching.
The last three weeks, at work behind the bar, I have turned off both college and pro basketball, ESPN's Sportscenter, MLB network and all three New York area hockey teams in favor of VS coverage of bull riding. At first I get “what the hell are doing?” or “Whoa, what the..” “Hey put that back”. Yet every time I put on the rodeo after the first bull comes out from the chute it gets very quiet as the entire bar is focused on the one tv that is showing the bull riding. The only noise you hear from the crowd is when a cowboy gets “throwed” from his horse. Absolutely no one is watching the other 5 tv's that are all showing basketball, hockey etc. And when I turn it off the whole place erupts with an emphatic “WHOAAAA, PUT IT BACK!”
Rodeo: Everything Else IS just a game.
Karlos Dansby could become a Giant?
February 9, 2009 by MarkM · Leave a Comment
I was shocked when I heard some people in a local bar talking about Karlos Dansby possibly becoming a Giant. First of all, I would like to state that I believe Dansby to be a hell of talent. He would be a great player for any NFL team, but my one question is how could they pay him and still keep the defense in tact? Antonio Peirce, who is the undisputed leader of the Big Blue defense is looking for more money, money which he knows he deserves. I would love to sure up the LB core, but at what cost? Antonio Peirce may be the reason for the recent successes the Gmen have had against the run, considering their effectiveness directly correlates when Antonio came from the Redskins. We know Dansby wants a big market, and we can only assume he wants a”Big Market Paycheck”. It is for this reason, I implore all New York Giants fans to be careful what they wish for, It would be nothing short of a tragedy to see Pierce (The Defense's QB) walk since Reese might not be able to procure his needed funds, after the signing of such a LB as Dansby.
Edwards out: Making Sense of all the Coach Firings
January 24, 2009 by MadisonMadnuff · Leave a Comment
Well this year we have seen an unprecedented amount of coaches losing their jobs, coaches with winning teams and coaches with losing teams, as well as coaches who didn't even get to finish the season. It is important to take note of what actually is happening in NFL. Many people are confused or surprised by the amount of caches getting fired and while it may seem ridicules it is only logically.
The reason that so many coaches have been sent packing is because of the initial firings of Crennel and Mangini. With a number of other coaches being sent packing the week following the end of the regular season a domino effect was created. As the Marque coaching minds of Crennel and Mangini hit the market; well as a slew of coordinators that are ready to be head coaches teams took note. What this meant is that teams the likes of the Rams, Lions, and Browns had a chance to lock these great coaches in. While teams on the bubble like Denver, Tampa Bay, Kansa City, New York Jets, and Raiders who may have been happy with the performance or at least the skill of their coaches were forced to make a decision. This meant that if they did not get rid of these good coaches they would not be able to pick up the next crop of great coaches for some time. So they released their head coaches to hit what is really a coaching free agent market. With the successive firing of each coach like Mangini, Shannahan, Gruden, and now Edwards, teams would be stupid to let other teams pick these great coaches up, so in turn they got rid of their coaches. What you are going to see really is a giant change of hands as most of these coaches end up as head coaches at another team. Don't expect this to happen again anytime soon as you will see all the great coaches will get at least 3 years to prove their worth meaning little coaching firings occurring during that time.
Letošní Super Bowl nadále zajímavý trend
January 22, 2009 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
On February 1st, the Arizona Cardinals will do battle against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Aside from the surprising appearance by Arizona to get to their first Super Bowl, there is a very surprising trend beginning to surmise… that is if the Steelers win the game.
In the Steelers last four Super Bowl appearances they have faced off against the LA Rams in 1979, winning 31-19, the Dallas Cowboys in 1995 losing 27-17, the Seattle Seahawks, winning 21-10, and now the Arizona Cardinals. If the Steelers win, that will mean that their last three titles will have come against present NFC West teams.
Back in 1979, the now St. Louis Rams, still were a part of the NFC West, but that division consisted of the San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints, and Atlanta Falcons. Since the arrival of the Houston Texans, that division now includes the St. Louis Rams, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, and the 49ers.
Another interesting tidbit, like this year's Cardinals, the only other 9-7 team to ever make a Super Bowl were those same aforementioned LA Rams.
However, the most striking piece of trivia has to be that all three team's Super Bowl appearances against the Steelers were their first ever. Could this mean that the Cardinals, although a great story, are doomed to drop the ball in the non-literal sense of the phrase? Who knows, and if the world is what it is, and the Cards do lose, it shouldn't be viewed as much more than a wild coincidence. Either way, it's pretty damn cool… especially if you're a Steeler fan.
Tim Tebow To The Turf…Of The Metrodome?
January 9, 2009 by Theboinger · Leave a Comment
I will be the first to admit that I just do not like Tim Tebow. I absolutely want to vomit every time he hits the pull up jumper down on the goal line. Until today I thought he would not make much of a career in the NFL either. However, last night my opinion began to change a bit. Certainly not because the Fox broadcasters convinced me he is the Messiah. (Were they terrible or what?) As I watched Percy Harvin bust that long run to put the Gators back in business it made me think about Adrian Peterson and this year's NFL playoffs. All year long we had to listen to grumblings about the Vikings being a Super Bowl contender if they had a QB. So I thought to myself who are they going to find that could get them over the hump? They are built to win now. They need a leader on that offense and a veteran is just not going to be available to them and Tavaris Jackson will never be that guy. And I have news for you, Sam Bradford and the rest of the nation's would-be rookie class of QB's are no where near the level of last year's draft class. So forget another Matt Ryan/Joe Flacco type playoff run. Then as the Gator offense got rolling I thought of Vince Youngs performance in both Rose Bowls and wondered if Jeff Fisher wouldn't roll out the “Wildcat” this weekend with Vince against the Baltimore Ravens.
Then it hit me. Tebow to the Vikings. Just like that. I think he would be the perfect fit for the Vikings offense. He could run that offense all day with Adrian Peterson behind him or beside him. He easily becomes the leader of that offense and probably the team. He is perfect for the role. He would not have to worry about passing the ball all that much. With that defense and that run game behind that offensive line try to imagine having to stop both he and Peterson every down. Thrown in a short passing game the occasional deep ball and a pull up jumper here and there, you've got something. Ne?
Rutuu Bites, Wild Patient, Caps Finish
January 7, 2009 by Big Tony · 2 Comments
Tuesday night Jarkko Ruutu of the Ottawa Senators apparently bit Sabres' defensemen Andrew Peters in the thumb. It is awful that Ruutu did that and hopefully he is severely punished, but it is the hope of hockey fans everywhere that the casual fan will not once again only see hockey in this light (since ESPN eats stuff like this up) and think that's all that goes on in hockey. If all they did in NFL coverage was show guys getting poked in the eye or really bad facemask penalties and quarterbacks getting knocked out or guys getting paralyzed it would give football a bad name for sure but we all know that stuff does not happen frequently and the NHL should be given the same consideration. So please, if you have casual fans as friends and think this is how it is all the time please just get them to follow a number of games and they will quickly see it is not an every game occurrence.
Now to the better side of hockey and that would be two great match-ups Tuesday night between the Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild, and the game of the night between Washington and Philadelphia. Boston was defeated 1-0 by Minnesota making it two in a row for Boston cooling off the then hottest team in the league. What is to be learned from that game is Minnesota is simply better at running the dreaded neutral zone trap than the Bruins head-to-head. Boston has been able to open up the ice to score more goals now but if other teams are paying attention Minnesota taught them a great lesson. If you slow the game down and play most of it at center ice Boston will get so frustrated because they are so hungry to score that they end up skating in circles and don't get anything going. Patience is the best way to beat Boston not trying to outscore them.
As for Washington and Philly, all that needs to be said about that at the moment is that if you're looking for the anti-Ruutu game, this was the one to watch. That game was everything that makes hockey such a great game to watch.
Overtime = Overrated
January 6, 2009 by Theboinger · Leave a Comment
Why is it so hard for people to wrap their head around a tie? Why is it so important to have a winner be declared? More importantly why is the crucial outcome of such events decided by a coin flip? The NFL should eliminate overtime. Jaký to má smysl? Can we just for once be satisfied with two teams being equal on “any given Sunday?” Not Superbowl Sunday of course but the third Sunday in November really should not be a big deal. Should it? The winning percentages straighten themselves out at season's end anyway to determine all divisional champions as well as Wild Card teams. They have “tie breakers” in place for any possible confusion that may occur. “Winning isn't everything” right?
I propose two things. First the NFL eliminate overtime completely from the regular season. I know I would be considered crazy to suggest it be eliminated from the playoffs and Superbowl as well so I will not go there. Regular season games will end in a tie at the end of regulation. Playoff games would be decided by letting time run out and continuing on without stopping using just the play clock until someone scores. To make it more challenging, eliminate field goal trys after regulation. Either punt or go for it on 4th down. Imagine the madness as Wade Phillips is rushing the field goal unit on to the field as time is winding down in regulation while Tony Romo and Terrell Owens are waving them off to keep running plays to try and win it in a runoff? Could you imagine that post game press conference with Jerry Jones?
Second I propose the elimination of coin flips all together including at the start of the game. Let's face it, every team wants the same thing: To win the toss and defer to the second half. So why not just give the road team the ball to start every game and allow the home team to choose which goal to defend? Each team will start half their games with the ball and the other half on defense. In the playoffs the same rule should apply.
And this comes from a guy who bets on the coin toss before every Superbowl. TAILS NEVER FAILS!!!
Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens Playoff Primer
January 5, 2009 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
In this week, the Divisional Playoff Round of the NFL, hearts are truly broken. In my mind, there is nothing more embarrassing than being a bye team and losing your first game. It is almost as if all the good your team did was all-for-not, and similarly, for the road team, it means you were only good enough to win in the Wild Card round. The first game of Divisional Round weekend will feature the Baltimore Ravens attempting to go down to Tennessee to pull off a huge road victory.
Advantage Ravens
Once again, the Ravens Defense will be the phase of their game to rely on; 3 rd in the league in points allowed (15.2), 2 nd in yards (261.1ypg), 2 nd in passing (179.7ypg), and 3 rd against the run (81.4ypg). The stinginess of their defense showed up profusely in their Saturday victory in Miami against the Dolphins as they forced Chad Pennington into throwing four interceptions, when he had only seven up until that point. On top of that, they also forced a fumble which they recovered.
What is even more is they rank higher in almost every major category defensively than the Titans; 7 th in yards (293.6ypg), 9 th in passing (199.8ypg), and 6 th against the run (93.9ypg). The Titans beat them in points per game at 14.6, but that is only for a difference of 0.6 points.
Aside from the Ravens defense, the performance of Joe Flacco in his first ever playoff game should pay huge dividends for Baltimore as he now goes into his second. In that game, his numbers were far from solid; 9-23 with 135 yards. That was only good for a slunky 39% completion. But if there are any underlying factors in his performance, it was obviously the fact he committed no turnovers, and amazingly, averaged 15.0 yards per completion. What this suggests was that when he actually did find the right target, it was a big play.
He already had the one playoff game where he saw his defense carry him. Now he knows if he can just step it up a bit, and with his defense playing like it can, that his team is in prime position for success.
Advantage Titans
The difference between the Miami pass defense (25 th at 227.8ypg) and the Tennessee pass defense (9 th at 199.8ypg) is 16 spots in the rankings. If Joe Flacco cannot increase his completion percentage, and is forced to throw the ball more against the Titans solid rushing defense, then the Ravens could be in for a long day. Maybe even the type that sees Flacco performing somewhat like Pennington did.
After that, Kerry Collins threw seven interceptions on the season, ass opposed to Flacco's 12. But sadly, that seems to be the only advantage that the Titans could have over the Ravens. And too bad for them Joe Flacco hasn't been prone to throwing games away this season. Oh… and we also saw what happened to the last quarterback the Ravens faced who only three seven regular season INTs.
Conclusion
We already know that the Ravens have better defense. But what is even more is the fact that their offense isn't too far off either. In total yards per game the Ravens are 18 th at 324, and the Titans 21 st at 313.6. Although the Titans are 27 th passing (172.6), versus the Ravens 28 th ranking (175.5), it is for a difference of 0.7 yards making them virtually equal in that aspect. The real kicker comes in the Ravens 4 th ranked rush offense at 148.5 yards per game against the Titan's 7 th place ranking at 137.4 yards per game. The Ravens, as a matter of fact, even score more points per game with 24.1, against the Titans, 23.4. However, that points per game number is also for a mere difference of 0.7.
The real deciding factor offensively is going to be the Ravens stronger running game, and better play-making defensively. I also predict another deciding factor to be the performance of young Joe Flacco against that of old Kerry Collins. Their stat lines, although similar, are leaving one thing out. Where as last week I mentioned the experience of Kurt Warner would take over that of Matt Ryan's, this week it will be the youth of Flacco over Collins. Warner is still a dynamic quarterback. Whereas Flacco and Collins roles in their team's offenses is to manage the game and not turn the ball over, for Flacco it is more to help ease his transition as a rookie quarterback, and for Collins it is because he is on the downside of his career.
But aside from all this, the most telling stat is the following. The combined records of the Tennessee Titans regular season opponents was 92-115, and the Ravens was 123-94. This just tells me that the Ravens have been having their mettle tested a lot more often than the surprising Titans up to this point.
Ravens move to within one victory of the Super Bowl.
Top 10 reasons to fire your head coach in 2009…
10. He has a name that rhymes with “Big weeny!”
9. He likes to drop his pants during practice.
8. He takes pride in the fact that he coached the worst team in NFL history!
7. Even Brett Farve couldn't win a superbowl for him…
6. He had 24 wins and 40 losses during his career with the team
5. He coaches the lions…
4. His daddy's name is “Bum”
3. He just couldn't decided on a RB and instead accomplished the feat of hurting all 5!
2. He started 8-3 this year, with a handpicked Superbowl squad and still failed to make the playoffs!
1. He was once the “Man-Genius” and now…He is only known as “Mangina”.
Minnesota Vikings vs Philadelphia Eagles Playoff Primer
02.1.2009 od AlexV · zanechat komentář
Finální hře Divoké-Card víkend 2009 může být jedním z nejtěžších předvídat. To vystavuje dva týmy, které se snažil zajistit playoff narození, ale zároveň jsou více než schopný postupující v post sezony minulosti zjevné vyhrát, že jeden z nich bude stále o tomto víkendu. Eagles se foukané hra ve Washingtonu proti Redskins v týdnu 16 o skóre 10-3 klesne na záznam 8-6-1, a potřeboval porazit Cowboys ve Philadelphii, a doufám, že piráti a medvědi ztratí v týdnu 17. Naštěstí pro ně, všechny tři z těchto scénářů se stal realitou. Pokud jde o Vikingy, byli by si zajistil NFC severní ohledu, vzhledem k Medvědi ztráty v Houstonu v týdnu 17, ale může zajistit divizní titul s vítězstvím v posledním týdnu. Protože oni porazili Giants v Minnesotě 20-19 na poslední chvíli 50 yard branka až do konce 10-6, byli schopni udržet svou část dohody. Teď, co se rozvinula za týden 18 let, je zápas mezi dvěma týmy, jeden se plnil lstivý veterány ve Philadelphii, a další se sbírkou mladého a snad nadějný talent v Minnesotě.
Advantage Minnesota
Jedním z klíčových faktorů, které mohou spolehnout na Minnesota vyhrát tuto hru, je skutečnost, že vlastní vrcholu ligy spěchat obrany nechat jen 76,9 yardů na zápas jít proti Eagles pozemní útok, který zařadil 22 nd s 106,1 yardů na zápas. Pár, který se skutečností, Eagles byly 4 th v lize v průchodu pokusech a 22. v spěchajících yardů s 106,1 na hru, a Vikingové mají k dispozici jen zřídka-luxus: možnost hrát soupeře, který je prakticky jednorozměrné.
Jedním z nejčastěji kázal v obranných strategiích fotbal je schopnost přinutit soupeře, aby se jedno-dimenzionální, tedy pokusit se dostat soupeře porazit ty kolem naložení do řady rvačky s osm-obsadit přední. Co zde máme, je tým ve Philadelphii, kteří by však měli raději už je jedno-rozměrný a hlavně rád projít.
Druhým faktorem, který pomáhá Vikingové je lepší hra quarterback Tarvaris Jacksonovi, neboť on se vrátil do základní sestavy. V jeho dvě hry na začátku sezony, byl 30-59, dobré pro 51 procent dokončení kurzu s jedním TD, zatímco házení na 178 a 130 yd, resp. Nyní, Jackson se zvedl k příležitosti v posledních třech a půl her sezóny vyslání 740 yd, 8 TDS, a jen jeden odposlech při dokončení 64 procent z jeho povolení. To vše za předpokladu, že stabilita na pozici QB Vikingů hledali v Gus Frerotte.
Výhodou Eagles
Eagles síla spočívá v jejich obraně a zkušenosti. I přesto, že Vikingové jsou sportovní 1 st zařadil běh obrany, jejich obrana je projít pouze 18 th v lize, což se 215,6 yardů na zápas. That does not match well with the defense of Philadelphia as they ranked 4 th in run defense, 92.2ypg, and 3 rd in total pass defense, 182.1ypg. Tento typ běhu obrany je více-než pevná a měla by být schopna udržet Adrian Peterson, vrcholu ligy rusher s 1,76 tisíc yd, v šachu pro nejvíce se rozdělit. And I stress “for the most part” as even though the Eagles rush D is just three spots behind the Vikings, Peterson is still the league's leading rusher for a reason, and for that, I believe he will have at least one big run in the game.
Co opravdu stojí za orly defenzivně je jejich obranu projít, protože Jackson, ačkoli on se zlepšila, je stále jen v průměru 185 yd vzduchem v jeho návratu, který je jen 2,9 yd více, než co orli jsou vzdát. This means that he could easily be limited to within 100-150 yards, and if the Vikings main threat is going to be one to, at the most, three big gainers from Peterson and only a game-management style of play by Jackson, things are not looking up.
Závěr
Přestože se Vikingové hrají doma o víkendu, budou se potýkat veterán týmu Eagles, kteří jsou více zvyklí na hraní ve velkých her. I když to trvalo čtyři rovné NFC mistrovství hry Donovan McNabb konečně dostat svůj tým na Super Bowl, on je ještě mnohem více playoff důvtipný než mladí Tarvaris Jackson, jak je celý tým Eagles. Přestože oba týmy jsou skvělé na zastavení běhu, Philadelphia je v průměru 244,4 yardů na zápas ve vzduchu, a s rozdíly v žebříčku ze dvou klubů projít obrany je 15 míst (Vikingy 18 th minus Eagles 3 rd se rovná 15), pak že je-li skutečný okraj této soutěže spočívá.
Eagles dál.
Miami Dolphins vs. Baltimore Ravens Playoff Primer
December 31, 2008 by AlexV · 6 Comments
Game number three of Wild-Card weekend will feature two teams that had surprise turnarounds from last season. But of the two teams, the biggest surprise was last season's hapless 1-15 Miami Dolphins doing a complete 180 with an 11-5 record this season while also earning the AFC East title. The Ravens, although always strong defensively, are nothing short of surprising either as they went from 5-11 last year to 11-5 this year. What makes their turnaround so remarkable was that they did it with rookie quarterback Joe Flacco, and if it weren't for injuries to both Kyle Boller and Troy Smith before week one, Joe Flacco may not have gotten his first start until later in the season and who knows what happens. With that being said, let's take a look at the key phases of each team's game.
Ravens' Advantage
Both team's offenses seem to even one another out. The Dolphins score 21.6 points per game and the Ravens 24.1 points per game. Although the Dolphins average only 118.6 yards on the ground to the Ravens 148.5, Miami out-throws Baltimore by a tune of 227 yards per game to 175.5. This shows that the Ravens outrun the Dolphins by 29.9 yards per game, and the Dolphins pass for 51.5 yards more than the Ravens.
Even with that being said, conventional wisdom shows that the team with the better running game will win. And that should be the case here. What's even more is that the Ravens are 3 rd defensively against the run at 81.4ypg, and a whopping 2 nd versus the pass giving up 179.7ypg. The problem the Dolphins have, even though they get to play in the confines of their home stadium, is that they are 25 th against the pass at 227.8ypg, and 10 th versus the run at 101.2ypg. In all respects, giving up 101.2 yards a game on the ground is not that bad, but when the duo of Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams is good for a great total of 1,575 yards, and the Ravens trio of Willis McGahee, Le'Ron McClain, and Ray Rice combined for an outstanding number like 2,028, then not only are the Ravens defending the run better, but they are carrying the ball better as well.
Dolphins' Advantage
Even though the Ravens outweigh the Dolphins in some key statistical categories necessary for playoff success, they have not been very good on the road playing against the projected playoff teams in the pre-season; at Indianapolis they lost 3-31, at the Giants they lost 10-30. Their only strong points against what were considered playoff teams were at Pittsburgh when they lost in OT 20-23, at the Dolphins when they won 27-13, and finally, when they beat Dallas 33-24.
Allow me to downplay. The Steelers and Ravens are diehard division rivals and always play each other tough. The Cowboys game had two aberration type plays on the Ravens final two drives; an 82 yard scoring run followed by a 77 yard scoring run. Any team would be lucky to get a run of either of those lengths all season long. Last but not least, when the Ravens beat the Dolphins in Miami in week 7, it dropped the Dolphins' record to 2-4. Since then, Miami has gone 9-1 and are playing at a slightly different level than that period of time.
The other thing the Dolphins have going for them is that they had the fewest turnovers in the league with only 13. Chad Pennington had arguably his best season since his first ever rotator-cuff injury with a career-high 3,653 yards, 19 touchdowns and just 7 interceptions while completing 67.4 percent of his passes. Rookie QB Joe Flacco, although he had a great season for a rookie, 2,971 yards, 14 TDs, 12 INTs (not to mention his eleven fumbles) and completed 60.0 percent of his passes, he is still a rookie and is definitely mistake-prone.
Like one analyst put it… “What the Ravens thrive on, the Dolphins simply don't do”… turn the ball over!
Závěr
Although the Dolphins play at home, and are riding the emotional high an unprecedented successful season and comeback year of Chad Pennington, I have to go with the Ravens. They can negate their opponent's run, and kill them with their own. Furthermore, Joe Flacco is quickly being molded into the confident game manager who can make a few plays here and there that Baltimore has been looking for. I only see Joe Flacco having, at the most, one turnover, and with their 2 nd ranked total defense (261.1ypg) and 3 rd ranked defense in points given up per game (15.2), the Ravens can easily overcome it. I cannot see a team who beat squads like Seattle without QB Matt Hasselbeck by two points, Oakland by two points as well, San Francisco by five, all at home, and Saint Louis by four on the road beating this gritty Ravens team.
Ravens will move on to play the one-seeded Tennessee Titans next week.
San Diego Chargers vs. Indianapolis Colts Playoff Primer
December 30, 2008 by AlexV · 2 Comments
The night cap of day one on Wild-Card Weekend will have two teams on display that can light up the scoreboard. Whereas the Colts have reverted to a more proficient scoring style over the past few years with the peak-point maturity of Peyton Manning, the Chargers have remained a team that can put up points in bunches. This game should have all the makings of a contest that comes down to which team does the best with it's last offensive drive, and a last chance hail-mary or “lateral push” doesn't count.
Everyone knows that both teams have more-than capable and playoff-tested quarterbacks. Peyton Manning has practically carried his team whose run game which ranked 31 st in the league with a meager 79.6 yards per game, and was able to post his ninth 4,000 yard plus season with 4,002 yards, threw 27 touchdowns against a respectable twelve interceptions, while completing 66.8 percent of his passes. These numbers were good enough to earn him a 95.0 QB rating.
Philip Rivers, for San Diego, threw his way to his first ever 4,000 yard plus season with 4,009 yards. He also tied with New Orleans' Drew Brees for the most touchdowns with 34, completed 65.3 percent of his passes with eleven interceptions. All this was good for a passer rating of 105.5 which was tops in the NFL. Much like Peyton Manning, he too had to overcome his teams dip in rushing stats as LaDainian Tomlinson went from 1,462, 1,815, and 1,474 yards in the past three years respectively to his lowest output ever in his storied eight year career at 1,110 yards with 3.8 yards per carry. In those previously mentioned seasons, he had 4.3, 5.2, and 4.7 yards per carry respectively. So this should be the beginning of the down-hill part of his career.
But even with that being said, the Chargers still gained 107.9 yards per game on the ground (20 th in the league, and eleven better than Indy's 31 st ) and even with his 2008 swoon, Tomlinson is still one of the most prolific rushers in the league. Furthermore, his production is still better than the Colt's duo of Dominic Rhodes, 538ypg, 3.5ypc, and Joseph Addai, 544ypg, and also 3.5ypc. The two of them alone gained 1,082 yards. This isn't good, as the Chargers second option, Darren Sproles, had 330ypg with 5.4ypc. If you combine his total with Tomlinson's you'll get 358 yards of extra ground over the two Indianapolis runners.
As far as defenses go, the Chargers were 27 th in the league versus the pass, giving up 247.4 yards per game. On the other hand, the Colts were very good with a 6 th rated passing defense giving up 188.1 yards per contest. As for the rushing defenses, the Chargers ranked 11 th and gave up a respectable 102.6 yards per game. With teams rarely giving every single carry to a feature back, 102.6 yards per game between two to three players isn't terrible. The Colts, however, were 24 th , and they gave up 122.9 yards per outing. That kind of number suggests that their opponent's feature back was typically able to get at least over 90 yards on his own. Seemingly, the Colts allowed seven of their opponent's backs to gain over 90 yards to the Charger's three.
Now for the X factors.
Both teams are entering the post-season on hot streaks; the Colts have won nine straight, and the Chargers have won four straight. You would think the Colts did their duty better with that kind of disparity, but let's not forget a few “gimme” games they won this season; The first time they played Houston, when QB Sage Rosenfels fumbled the ball away twice in the waning moments of the game, the game against Pittsburgh when they were down 17-7 at one point and Ben Roethlisberger threw three terrible interceptions, and the game against Cleveland when they were down 6-3 in the fourth quarter and Robert Mathis returned a fumble by QB Ken Dorsey 37 yards for a 10-6 victory. Without those three wins, the Colts wouldn't even be in the playoffs.
In the Charger's four game streak, their only luck-job win was in Kansas City when they scored twelve points in the final 1:19 of the game to win 22-21. Other than that, they have soared in beating Oakland 34-7, Tampa Bay 41-24, and most recently, Denver 52-21.
With all of that being said, the Chargers having a passing game that is actually complimented by the run, the Colts having to rely on Peyton manning for most of the season, and a renewed vigor of the San Diego Chargers by their miracle playoff push after overcoming a 4-8 record, I just simply have to give the game to San Diego at home. There is a reason the Colts passing defense was 6th in the league, and that is because their opponents had field days against their 31 st ranked run defense. I am not saying the game won't be close and that Peyton Manning isn't great on the road just as he is at home, but the game can easily slip away from Indianapolis in the second half if they have to go score for score in this contest.
Chargers win.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Atlanta Falcons Playoff Primer
December 29, 2008 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
The first game of Wild-Card Weekend features two teams that I'm sure many people would argue are “one-and-done” teams. However, the fact is, one of these one-and-doners will definitely be advancing with the question of course being who.
The Atlanta Falcons do not have too much upside defensively. The only standout player this season was John Abraham who accounted for 47% of Atlanta's 35 sacks with 16.5 total. That isn't very good. That means of the other typical sackers on a standard NFL team, the three linebackers, the other defensive end, and perhaps the strong safety in some cases would have produced an average of 3.8 sacks a-piece. Too bad for the Falcons that Mr. Milloy, the strong safety, had none. Their 21 st ranked pass defense gave up 220.4 yards per game, and their 25 th ranked run D gave up 127.5 yards per game.
That type of passing defense won't bode well against a quarterback in Kurt Warner who threw for over 4,500 yards this season. As far as the Falcons run defense goes, I guess that isn't too bad as the Cardinals rush offense was good for last with 73.6 yards per game, meaning if they just don't screw up any assignments and miss any tackles, they should be able to post a solid to admirable effort against the run.
But Edgerin James against the Seahawks this week amassed 100 yards on 14 carries. He has been off this season, but he perhaps could be trying to prove that he still has some gas left in the tank since that was his first game in a while, and if there was ever a game for him to do so, this could be it. And I know the argument can be that he did it against Seattle, but with a 25 th ranked run defense, the Falcons aren't much better. Who knows? Maybe the Cards will run a two-back system with James and Tim Hightower, and they could stay fresh and get a couple decent gainers here and there.
On the flipside of things, the Cardinals defense gave up 26.6 points per game. Most teams wouldn't even stand a chance at being in contention in the finals weeks of most regular NFL seasons with that kind of defense, but luckily for the Cardinals, they played in a bad division. On top of that, Arizona's pass D was 22 nd giving up 221.2 yards per game. But the worst part is that their run defense, who faces Michael Turner (1,699 yards and 2 nd in the NFL), was 16 th giving up 110.2 yards per game.
The Falcons MO all year has been to give the ball to Turner as much as possible so that Matt Ryan only needs to make 2-3 good or big plays a game, usually to Roddy White who was fourth among all wide receivers with 1,382 yards and had seven of Ryan's 16 total TDs.
The bottom line is, with the virtually identical defenses of both teams, if the Matt Ryan-led Falcons had more experience under their belt, this game would have had the makings for an Atlanta win as they could have grinded out the run game and kept the passes to a minimum as the Arizona run game and run defense has basically been non-existent for most of the season.
However… I just have to go with Kurt Warner's will, experience, two stud wide receivers in Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin, and the home crowd to come out on top. The tandem of Boldin and Fitzgerald are enough to make up for not having a running game against a young team like Atlanta. I think Matt Ryan is just too young to take this game, and for all the criticism that the Cardinals have received in losing four of their last five games, it is almost like Kurt Warner gets to start off fresh again. And I say this because in their recent losses, the Cardinals were getting blown out early to the point where Warner didn't need to bother even trying the rest of whatever game they were playing. And if convention says that players need to stay hot going into the post season, I don't see that as being the case here with Kurt Warner.
Basically, both teams are not looking like Super Bowl contenders, and ultimately, when it comes down to two “one-and-done” type teams, you gotta go with the guys playing at home and especially with having the more experienced quarterback. Cardinals win.
Monday Night Guarantee
December 22, 2008 by MadisonMadnuff · Leave a Comment
This week we have the longest rivalry in the NFL, two teams that give it their all every time they play each other. The Bears still have a shot at the playoffs but the Packers would like nothing more than to spoil their hopes. These two teams are equal in talent but the edge has to go to the Bears. Look for the Bears to just find a way to win, with a true team effort.
Point Spread 27-18 Bears
Atlanta Falcons to Gain the Two Seed in the NFC?
December 22, 2008 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
One thing pissing me off big time after week 16 is the following… why is no one mentioning that the Falcons have a chance to lock up the number two seed in the NFL? If The Falcons accomplish the highly un-venerable task of defeating the waste-filled Saint Louis Rams in Atlanta this weekend, and the Carolina Panthers are defeated in New Orleans next week, the Atlanta Falcons end up winning the NFC South. We already know that the Giants have locked up the top seed by beating Carolina in OT Sunday night, but the Cardinals at best can finish 9-7 in the NFC West, and the Bears or Vikings can only finish at 10-6 to win the NFC North. Co to znamená? Either the Falcons or Panthers are guaranteed the two seed.
But why is no one talking about it? Because every dumb analyst has it in their mind that the Falcons wonderful turn-around in the post Michael Vick mortem was simply in clinching their Wild Card berth. But hello! They can even get a bye! That would be totally huge!
Not only do they overcome last year's fiasco and make the playoffs with a rookie QB, but they now have a chance to put themselves in a highly viable position of reaching a Super Bowl with one home win and one road win, as long as the Giants win their first game. I mean, geez, they could end up hosting the NFC Championship if the Giants lose their first game!
Someone please talk about it. I've watched PTI, Sports Center, and heard every FOX, CBS, and NBC analyst and commentator and not one of them has thought about this. It pisses me off and I almost hope to god that the Falcons get the two seed to see if they all have dumb looks on their faces.
Carolina… pleeeeease lose. I already know the Falcons have the Rams game in their back pocket, so I'm not worried about you. Později.
Chargers Host Broncos in Deciding AFC West Showdown in Week 17 Sunday Night
December 21, 2008 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
It's official. The word literally just came through about thirty seconds ago, and it will be the San Diego Chargers, who were widely thought to be finished with their season, having a chance to make a miraculous comeback and enter the playoffs by winning their division. What's even more is the fact that they'd be doing it with an 8-8 record if they were to win.
This game showcases two of the big number producing quarterbacks in the league in Philip Rivers who has the league-high in TDs, 32, and Jay Cutler whose been shredding defenses for a good portion of the season. This game also features two teams who have been highly inconsistent, and where now, it is truly “put up or shut up” time.
Everybody whose anybody remembers what happened the first time these two teams met this season, when referee Ed Hochuli called a fumble by Jay Cutler as an incomplete pass that cost the Chargers the game in Denver. Now it's either going to be the Chargers getting their revenge, or Jay Cutler proving that the Broncos were the better team all along… and I simply can't wait to see what happens.
NFL play-off Outlook
18.prosince 2008 od AlexV · zanechat komentář
S jen dva týdny hrát vlevo v pravidelné sezóně na období 2008-2009 roku, několik týmů má zamčené místo v play-off, zatímco ostatní jsou stále bojuje, aby to. What is about to unfold in this article is, what are in my mind, the teams that will make it.
Již víme, Steelers a Titáni zamkl skvrny a první kolo loučení v AFC. V NFC Giants si zajistil svou divizi, zatímco kardinálové mají stejně. Nejprve jsem se jít přes zámky dostat dovnitř
In the AFC the only sure-fire lock I have is the Indianapolis Colts. Pokud by porazili Jacksonville na Floridě tento čtvrtek, oni jsou v. S tím, jak mají zoubkuje zklamaný, nevím ani vidět pomocí rivalita chybu jako přidaná motivace porazit Indianapolis.
In the NFC, surprisingly, the Carolina Panthers have not clinched even with an 11-3 record, which is a testament to the competitiveness of the NFC. However, one more win or one more loss from another team or two would put them in. The Cowboys have been hot lately. Já se nestarám o výkonu Romo v Pittsburghu. Hra byla stále blízko, a to byl jejich jediný skluzu se od svého návratu ze zranění. They face the Ravens at home, and Eagles in Philadelphia. Hra Eagle měli být houževnatí a snadno může ztratit, ale pro mě, myslím, že všechny letecké dostal cucal z týmu Raven se jejich ztráta na poslední chvíli do Pittsburghu minulý víkend.
Vikingové by skoba jejich rozdělení jako medvědi tvář Packers v pondělí večer doma, ale pak cestovat do Houstonu minulý týden. Houston je na nejlepší cestě skončit 9-7 a Andre Johnson by měl být schopen skartovat své slabé projít obrany.
Poté, co jsem si nemyslím, že Tampa budou mít v co mají uklouzl a jejich slabiny začínají být vystaveni. Falcons a Orli se mi budou těmi, kteří bojují za 6. osiva v NFL, zatímco oni byli oba konzistentní jak pozdní.
Back in the AFC, I'll take the Patriots to win their division. Oni jsou doma proti kardinálů, kteří si zajistil, a pak na zadek tým Buffala. Že by jim na 11-5. The reason I see this happening is because the as-of-late inconsistent Jets should lose in Seattle this weekend, and the Dolphins will beat the Kansas City Chiefs. Ale když se hrají navzájem v New Yorku, vezmu-li na poslední zoufalá snaha o Favre dokonce jejich záznamy na 10-6, takže jeden z nich 6. semeno.
The only seed I am unsure of is the 4th seed in the AFC as the Broncos are 8-6 and Chargers 6-8. Pokud nabíječky porazit Tampa Bay v Tampě o tomto víkendu, který není dohled, a Broncos ztratit doma Bills, který je stále ještě trochu protáhnout, i když Broncos nejsou tak konzistentní, pak budou hrát v San Diegu pro rozdělení v týdnu 17. Pokud se tak stane, budu mít nabíječky.
Tak to je, jak věřím, "turnaj" závorky bude zřízena přijít ledna.
Monday Night Guarntee
December 15, 2008 by MadisonMadnuff · Leave a Comment
Monday Night Guarantee
This week we have Cleveland vs Philadelphia this is an easy one I have Philly in the playoffs and they need a win this week. Expect the McNabb to have a big game as well as Jackson. Cleveland will not be able to handle the fire power that the Eagles have.
Point Spread (28-14 eagles)
Weekly top 10
December 14, 2008 by MadisonMadnuff · 3 Comments
The top ten for this week is a little late but that is because I actually had to do some research for this one. It seems like when I came back from vacation the NFL was in turmoil. Pac'Man was reinstated. Players were in trouble for using banned substances. Plaxico Burress had even shot himself in the leg. In light of all these circumstances I have decided to do the NFL's top 10 f*”&k ups. My criteria is not solely based on behavior, but on the talent of the player as well, meaning bums who got into trouble don't make the list. Here you go.
1)OJ Simpson
“Come on OJ really?” I am not going to talk about what OJ did He just should have known that when they had the chance they would get him. OJ is the clear number one on this list. After dodging one major bullet, OJ decides that he is going to step in front on another one 13 years later.
2)Rae Carruth
This guy was on a budding franchise known as the Carolina Panthers, and then does one of the most horendous crimes you can commit… murder. This guy set his wife up, and thought he had gotten away with it. When the cops came to get him he tried to hide in the trunk of his car? What!!!? Clearly this guy makes one of the top spots on the list.
3)Nate Newton
The infamous Nate Newton from the infamous Dallas Cowboys - this guy was just crazy. He was busted with an unbelievable 213 pounds of marijuana. Nate was quoted as saying “I wanted to be the biggest drug dealer ever.”
Well Nate, if you believe it you can achieve it. Way to dream big.
4)Bam Morris
Big Bam Morris played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Ravens, and like his friend Nate Newton, he got busted for drugs. However unlike Nate, he just kept messing up; he was charged with possession of 4 kilograms of marijuana and 1 gram of cocaine in 1996, then charged with battery in 1997 and then pleaded guilty to drug trafficking in 2000. Then just to ice the cake he violated his parole in 2001 and was sentenced to 10 years in jail.
5)Maurice Clarett
This guy wasn't in the league but for a split second, but it doesn't matter now. Still, you really couldn't doubt that he was talented. However, after getting drafted, despite being out of shape and overweight, he decided that he wasn't going to bust his butt to get into shape for camp. This lead to him being cut which lead to him trying to rob a store and subsequently being sentenced to jail, for robbery, and holding a concealed weapon without a permit.
You should have taken the guaranteed money Maurice.
6)Plaxico Burress
Plaxico Burress f&**ed up just in time to make this list. I nstead of being known as the guy who caught the winning touchdown in the Superbowl, he is now known as the guy who shot himself in the leg.
That is an NFL first congrats to Plax.
7)Mike Vick
Well we all know the story of Mike Vick and his dog fighting (not to mention that his brother also got into a lot of trouble). Mike only comes in at 7 on the list because he is a genetic f”*&k up. It is in his genes to mess up. I honestly believe that he can't help it. Again, just look at his brother.
8)Pac'Man jones
Pac'Man is another one of those gentic f*&k ups. It seems like he just can't help but to mess up. Pac'Man made it rain in Las Vegas to the tune of $80,000, but then decided that he wanted the rain back. When he couldn't get it back there was a scuffle and someone got shot. “Great job Pac'Man”; and that is just the most publicized incident. He has some many others that it would take 3 articles to go through all of them.
9) Ricky Williams
Ricky is low on the list because he is just plain silly. The guy is one of the most talented backs ever, but he loves to smoke weed. So much so that after he got suspended multiple times for it, he decided that he would just retire so he could smoke all the weed he wanted.
That is what I call dedication.
10)Antonio Bryant
A more recent name is Antonio Bryant. He is on the list because of his off-field troubles as well, but what really puts him on the list is his talent. Antonio is one of the most talented receivers in the league but the guy was not even in the league last year. After some smaller off the field troubles in Dallas, and Cleveland, he capped it off by driving over 100 mph in his Lamborghini while intoxicated which lead to his suspension in San Francisco, and ultimately his dismissal from the team. The guy was such af*&k up that last year he was eligible to play in the NFL, but no team wanted to take a chance on him and now look at him. All I can say is “Don't blow it Antonio.”
Stick a fork in them, yep they're done! Sorry Cowboy fans…
December 11, 2008 by MarkM · Leave a Comment
The cowboys may have to play the remainder of the season without Adam Jones in the defensive backfield, which is a huge deal considering they don't have any depth at DB. This week THE BOYS will start their swiss cheese secondary against the Giants. I expect Eli to have a big game. The Pacman news may seem like small news, but when you take into account their laundry list of injuries, its not hard to jump to grasp it's severity. Jerry Jones may have been better suited to have picked up some free agents DB's rather than wasting 3 draft picks on Odessa's #1 WR Roy Williams. Just look at the secondary for this week's Giants game, I am starting to think they will have no one to actually play Safety. Hamlin (Ankle) probably won't be ready and Keith Davis (MCL) is not likely to play and remember that Roy Williams is on IR. So who is going to start? That is a question that I don't think Wade Phillips knows the answer to either. Right now it looks like Tra Battle and Courtney Brown will get the start, at the Safety spots. Yet again because of this you should expect a big game for Eli and Giants second year TE Kevin Boss for several reasons. The First reason is that Tra Battle, who was cut earlier this season by the Chargers, is severely undersized and will be expected to cover the TE during certain man packages during this game. In the Red Zone this will really kill the boys. Also Courtney Brown is a ex-corner who just wasn't agile enough to play CB at the NFL level. He is not a reliable player and in this big game he could be exploited. This duo just won't match up against Big Blue's crew of Wide-Outs.
Sorry Boy's fans, your season is already over, finito!
The Cowboys have a pretty rough upcoming schedule, in which they will face the New York Giants (11-2), Baltimore Ravens (9-4) and Philadelphia Eagles (7-5-1). These are teams that I don't know if they could beat even when they were healthy. So now with the cowboys all banged up, I have to say is, “Stick a fork in it. Good job for beating Seattle and San Francisco, but the reality is your still not making the playoffs! SO STOP TALKING ABOUT IT!!!!!”
Steelers Defense Looking Tough, but Not so Much on the Offense
December 10, 2008 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
That Steelers defense must be really strong. It has to be with the offensive performance the Steelers put on in their near-miss, 20-13 victory over the Dallas cowboys on Sunday.
The Steelers were able to put up seventeen unanswered points in the fourth quarter after riding three total since the close of the first half. When the Steelers had just about enough time for two more scoring drives after failing to punch it in on 4 th and one from the one yard line, the Pittsburgh offense finally came through.
But why is it that once again, another team with great defense is having trouble finding an offense that can't return the favor? Even with the Cowboys putting on a great show as their corners continuously blanketed their receivers, save for a big play to Holmes in the second half, one would think that Ben Roethlisberger could easily guide his team to at least seventeen to twenty-one points per game against the Cowboys? The final seven points came on defense off an errant throw from Tony Romo that was picked off by Deshea Townsend and taken 25 yards into the end zone.
Either way, the Steelers are 10-3 and in the driver seat for at least the two seed and a first round bye in the playoffs. But, they still show signs of another of plenty teams who look too inconsistent to call a Super Bowl shoe contender.
Fantasy Stock Rising: Antonio Bryant “The New Fantasy Stud WR!”
December 8, 2008 by MarkM · 2 Comments
I don't have much to say about Bryant. He does do some silly things as proved by his delay of game penalty during monday night's game. It's hard to believe that no NFL team wanted to employ him last year! Honestly a 200 yard 2TD game on monday night against a good secondary is an accomplishment that deserves to be acknowledged. Without a doubt, Antonio has cemented himself as Garcia's number 1 target and everyone who can should pick him up now, in thier respective fantasy leagues! He will go up against Atlanta next week and could put up some great numbers for you. Anyone who doesn't beleve in this guy should be brought outside and shot. Antonio has gone over 110 yards in three of his the last seven games, lets all stand up and give the man some respect! At 6′4 Antonio is a huge redzone target, who also has the skill set to brake big gains for the remainder of this season!
Monday Night Guarantee
December 8, 2008 by MadisonMadnuff · 1 Comment
This week we have the Panthers and the Bucs, Coming back from vacation I feel like I have a renewed dedication to my picks. The Bucs gave the Panthers the smackdown last time but this time it will be different. Look for Steve Smith to come up big this week against the Bucs as the panthers try to win the division.
Point Spread (28-17) Panthers
NFL Player's Association and Minneapolis Judge Assist Suspended Players
December 4, 2008 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
It seems as though a judge in Minnesota by the name of Gary Larson has decided to halt the suspensions of the two mammoth nose tackles, Pat Williams and Kevin Williams of the Minnesota Vikings. It also seems as though this judge in Minnesota may manage to find another loophole for players that deserve to be punished.
Although the momentary clearing of these suspensions doesn't give the two players the right to play on Sunday, but rather to be on site and remain somewhat employed, they still may get a chance when the NFL Player's association asks a federal judge to nullify these suspension so that they, and Deuce McAllister, Charles Grant, Will Smith, and Bryan Pittman can all get off on the same account as well for eligibility to play this Sunday.
Assuming that this judge and the NFL Player's Association are successful, what does this mean for Roger Goodell's plight to clean up the league and regulate it with a firm hand? In a nation where celebrities constantly get out of legal punishments on technicalities and loopholes, how can the NFL ever expect to police the conduct of its players when they are all practically celebrities?
Although it truly hurts the Vikings to have these two players out, as well as the Saints two starting DEs in Grant and Smith, and their power running back in McAllister, and even Pittman who is a long snapper for the Houston Texans, this is no way to help set the example if they all get off.
What is even more discerning is that the NFLPA is assisting these players to void a ruling that they agreed upon with the NFL that the masking agent for steroids they all tested positive for would be enough grounds to merit a suspension.
No matter the ruling, this makes the NFLPA look somewhat irresponsible, and could make the NFL look hopeless in its ability to keep the league steroid and drug-free.
Big Time Matchup – Pittsburgh Steelers Host Dallas Cowboys
This week the Dallas Cowboys face the Pittsburgh Steelers in PA… and both teams are actually good. I for one, am very thankful that this classic matchup will feature two definite Super Bowl contenders who might actually both be in that game at the end of the season. Not much gets better than the Pittsburgh Steelers black and yellow (not gold… sorry Steeler fans. That distinction goes to the New Orleans Saints) jerseys meshing with the Cowboy's blue, gray, and white. Add to that the Cowboys are 8-4 and the Steelers 9-3, this game should be fantastic!
The Cowboys have the right amount of offensive capability to get good production against Pittsburgh's number one ranked defense. Romo's return has been vital to the Cowboy offense as they have now averaged 27.6 points per game since he came back as opposed to 13.6 in the three games without him. Pittsburgh is giving up an average of 14.2 points per game, which is first in the league. That makes this as classic as their three Super Bowl matchups as those Cowboys were all known for great offense, and those Steelers were known for their defense.
Now Romo will see if he is really back up to speed as he has opted to go without the splint he had on his throwing hand pinky finger. Ben Roethlisberger seems to have made up for his string of bad performances where he had one passing TD against eight INTs in a three game stretch against the Giants, Redskins, and Colts, to having three TDs against two INTs. Although that isn't great, that's close enough to the mistake-free kind of game that a number one ranked defense usually asks of their quarterback. Plus, he'll be playing at home.
Another interesting tidbit is the similar adversity that both teams have faced in the middle portion of the season; when the cowboys lost 3 of four, and when Ben Roethlisberger had his team looking quite mediocre with his poor play. Now, both squads have won three straight games, and only one's streak will continue (the NFL already had its tie for the next many seasons when the Bengals and Eagles finished 13-13 in week 11). Even more fascinating are the striking resemblance of all three wins.
The Steelers beat the Chargers at home 11-10 with a field goal in the waning seconds of the game. The Cowboys ran out the clock in Washington for a 14-10 victory. After that, both teams have won convincingly by an average of 30 and 19 points respectively.
This matchup is almost guaranteed to live up to its historic building, and if you're out of both team's markets and are privileged to get its television feed this Sunday at 4:15pm, you better not miss it.
Marshawn Lynch and Gaines Adams funny “Beast Mode” video
I saw this and just started laughing. Just watch Marshawn's face when he tries to answer what his skill set is! This is priceless. Haha he goes retarded for a split second. Just look at the difference some time in the league can make, honestly Lynch is such a better interviewer now it's amazing. This video was shot during the combine and may have been featured by Nike in a rookie commercial.
Third Quarter NFL Contenders
December 2, 2008 by AlexV · 3 Comments
The NFL has hit its third quarter mark, and after twelve of the most up-and-down weeks of football in recent history, it is still a bit of a stretch to call anybody a true lock for the Super Bowl save for the New York Giants. However, there are still a few teams that are definitely pulling away from most others as viable Super Bowl contenders.
The first team, resoundingly, is the Giants. This is the best team in the league as far as everyone being on the same page. They have shown great depth to overcome almost all injuries, and even self-imposed gunshot wounds. Their one loss to the Browns in Cleveland where they went down by a score of 14 to 35 was a true head-scratcher. However, that game can definitely hold an asterisk for being an aberration since the Brownies have been terrible for the most part. The Giants have gone from a team with potential who plays on emotion, to a team that just flat out knows how to win. They are a well-oiled machine and are unphased by whatever distractions, whatever home field advantages their opponents have, and whichever fallen soldier opponents might be playing for.
The second team that comes to mind in my view is the Pittsburgh Steelers. Their loss to the Eagles was just one of those days where nothing goes good offensively. They had a slump against the two Manning led teams but seem to have their act together as they have won convincingly for the most part ever since.
A team like the Jets had their slumps early on against teams like Oakland where they lost 16-13, and only scored ten points at home against the Patriots, then rip off a five game winning streak, blow out the previously undefeated Titans in Tennessee, and suffer another inexcusable slump to the no-defense Broncos at home losing 34-17. That is not the stuff of a contender, but rather a team with potential but a little too inconsistent to have faith in.
My next team is the Baltimore Ravens. Say what you want about their rookie quarterback. They are playing lights out and beating opponents they are supposed to beat the way the good teams are supposed to… big. They have had their share of slumps, namely a 30-10 loss to the Giants, and a 31-3 loss to the Colts. However, they already took Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania to OT and lost 20-23, but that was in just the fourth week of young Joe Flacco's already budding career. If the Ravens get into the playoffs and meet up with the Colts or Giants again, it should be a lot closer as typically, second meetings between two teams in the same season are rarely ever a duplicate of the first meeting. Oh, and don't count them out to win the AFC North as they still get Pittsburgh one last time for sure at home in two weeks and trail the Steelers by just one game.
After the Ravens, the Colts should not be overlooked. They keep finding ways to win, and a handful of those wins were handed to them. However, that kind of luck coupled with their post season experience can be a bad omen for their opponents come playoff time if they get in. And yes, I am counting luck as a factor. They have shown the kind of luck that is too good to be true, ie Titans, Steelers, and Browns games.
After that, I would say the Cowboys are the sleeper. They slumped big time early on. They did not have their act together as they seemed to display the heir of a team who already saw themselves in the Super Bowl. Now with their backs against the wall, they are looking like that kind of team again.
As for other squads like the Panthers and Bucs, their efforts are certainly admirable, but their quarterbacks, Jake Delhomme and Jeff Garcia respectively, are just too inconsistent. The Arizona Cardinals are like the Saints… great passing attack and not much more. The only difference is their division stinks. The one team that could be close to a contender is the Atlanta Falcons. They are moving milestones ahead in their rebuilding process at 8-4, and are perhaps one or two more productive seasons, and a good losing post season experience away from becoming a perennial contender.
Other than that, all of the other teams are just a little too consistent for my blood.
Donovan McNabb Sportsroid na pozdrav!
01.12.2008 od MarkM · 1 komentář
Donovan Mcnabb is proving that even with all the garbage he gets from philly fans that he is the best QB for the eagles. Tento týden se hodil pro 4 TD a ne jako ints dovedl k vítězství nad orli kolísání Arizona Cardinals. DONOVAN even got boo'd after going 8-8 in the first quarter when he threw his first incomplete pass! Sakra, já se nemůžu dočkat, až se dostane ven z Philly a skončí někde byli lidé, ocení ho. Vážně, bez McNabb orli smrad! Mám na mysli, zda pokračovat vyhazovat Star QB pod autobus, když sezóna není pánev tak, jak si sýr-jíst steak idioti naplánoval. Jo Kolb teď to je odpověď. Vážně Dnabb je 4. nejvíce vítězných-est QB v historii ligy a on má nejlepší vítězné procento ze všech aktivních QB je tak, jak chceš mi říct, Kolb vám dává nejlepší šanci na výhru? Honestly their must be a lot of blushing people in Philly on this day. Doufám, že média omluví Dnabb protože po posledním týdnu trestu, které projednává, mělo by být vše. Rád Philly Jen jsem si přál, aby se staral o své hrdiny, že je vše!
Free Sample Wonderlic Test!
November 30, 2008 by MarkM · 3 Comments
So you think you are smarter than Donovan Mcnabb? or your team's starting QB try to prove it here with this sample Wonderlic Test, that we dugg up on the Net!
Please enjoy this sample Wonderlic test.
1. Look at the row of numbers below. What number should come next? ___________
8 4 2 1 1/2 1/4 ?
2. Assume the first two statements are true.
1. The boy plays baseball.
2. All baseball players wear hats.
3. The boy wears a hat
Is the final one:
Pravda
Falešný
Not Certain
3. Paper sells for 21 cents per pad. What will four pads cost? ___________
4. How many of the five pairs listed below are exact duplicates? ___________
Nieman, KM
Neiman, KM
Thomas, GK
Thomas, CK
Hoff, JP
Hoff, JP
Pino, LR
Pina, LR
Warner, TS
Wanner, TS
5. PRESENT/RESERVE, Do these words:
have similar meanings;
have contradictory meaning;
mean neither the same nor opposite?
6. One of the number figures in the following drawing is most different from the others.
What is the number in that figure? ___________
7. A train travels 20 feet in 1/5 second. At this same speed, how many feet will it travel in
three seconds? ___________
8. When rope is selling at $.10 a foot, how many feet can you buy for sixty cents? ___________
9. The ninth month of the year is:
Října
Leden
Června
Září
Může
10. Which number in the following group of numbers represent the smallest amount? _________
7 .8 31 .33 2 .43
11. In printing an article of 48,000 words, a printer decides to use two sizes of type. Použití
larger type, a printed page contains 1,800 words. Using a smaller type, a page contains
2,400 words. The article is allotted 21 full pages in a magazine. How many pages must be
in smaller type? ___________
12. The hours of daylight and darkness in September are nearest equal to the hours of daylight
and darkness in:
Června
Března
Může
November;
13. Three individuals form a partnership and agree to divide the profits equally. X invests
$9,000, Y invests $7,000, Z invests $4,000. If the profits are $4,800, how much less
does x receive compared to having the profits divided in proportion to the amounts
invested by X, Y, and Z?
14. Assume the first two statements are true.
1. Tom greeted Beth.
2. Beth greeted Dawn
3. Tom did not greet Dawn
Is the final one:
Pravda
Falešný
Not Certain
15. A boy is 17 years old and his sister is twice as old as he is. When the boy is 23 what will be the age
of his sister? ___________
These are sample test questions and are intended for demonstration purposes only. The Wonderlic Personnel Test is published by Wonderlic, Inc.
Weekly top 10 (Holiday style)
November 27, 2008 by MadisonMadnuff · Leave a Comment
This weeks top ten is focused on the holidays; we here at Sportsroids put together the top ten things that NFL Players are thankful for. Užijte si.
1) They are thankful for Pacman Jones for taking all the attention off of them so they are free to get high without having the NFL on their back
2) They are thankful for guaranteed money on contracts so that way even if they never play a down and get cut they can still get paid.
3) Thankful for team sponsorships because even though they make millions of dollars there is nothing like getting everything for free anyway.
4) Thankful for the fact that when the entire teams sucks no matter how bad they are personally the coaches are the ones to get fired.
5) They are also thankful for the fact that they make more money the people who are in charge of them (buck the establishment)
6) Of course they are thankful for helmets that way nobody really recognizes their face so when scrubs and back-ups go out at night all they have to say is “I play professional football” and the females are none the wiser on whether they are the all-star that ran for 200 yards last week, or the guy who got signed off waivers on a 1 week contract because the other full time bum got put on the IR list.
7) Their thankful that there is no such thing as a thanksgiving diet in the NFL and they get to eat whatever they want at this time of year.
Their thankful for the playoffs because if rankings were deiced by a computer anybody with both the Lions and the Bengals on their schedule would automatically be out of the running.
9) NFL Players are thankful for their superior athletic ability because when a 5'0ft tall man who weighs 300lbs and can barley walk up the steps without reaching for an oxygen mask; calls into a radio station or writes a blog about how much they suck, it is easy for them to shrug it off.
10) And once again NFL Players are thankful for their money, money, money, money……. (in high pitched tone) money.
Mad'Nuff Mad Skills Player of the Week (week12)
November 25, 2008 by MadisonMadnuff · Leave a Comment
Mad'Nuff Mad Skills Player of the week
This week's award goes to Randy Moss I know their were a lot of impressive performances this week but 3 receiving TDs that's the truth straight up Homie, Matt Cassell has to put in more work to get this prestigious award plus without Randy Moss none of his stats would be possible. After being “disrespected” as Randy put it when they played him single coverage he torched the Dolphins. Randy managed to get 8 receptions for 125 yards and 3TDS , and now the Dolphins know when you disrespect Randy Moss you disrespect yourself and that my friends is why Randy Moss has Mad Skills.
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McNabb, vždy potřeboval větší respekt z Philly fanoušků
25.listopadu 2008 od MarkM · 2 Komentáře
Vážně to, co se děje ve Philly? Honestly, Donovan is heart of the team. S Westbrook bolí, on je jejich jediná možnost. Kevin Kolb není Jeff Garcia. Donovan se ukázal jako jeho hodnota, nad minulých letech, vyhrávat hry s sub par osobní. Tato organizace má udělat nic nastavit Mcnabb, kromě získání Terrell Owens. Philadelphia fans should realize he has put up great numbers without a star receiver over the past 10 years. Ten chlap je reálné řešení a pokud budete pískat a nerespektují ho vaší budoucnosti opravdu pro mě vypadá ponuře. Donovan se ukázala být více než jen talent a je bezpochyby pod ocenil. Tento tým a organizace, a fanouškovskou základnu, je zadek dozadu. Ten kluk je vítězem, není argumentem, že. Philly fanoušci lepší si příště fandit jeho stoly, protože příští rok by mohl být medvěd nebo ještě hůře Indián.
I po škole standout
Donovan byl kritizován v NFL od jeho prvního dne
Weekly top 10
November 19, 2008 by MadisonMadnuff · 2 Comments
Weekly top 10
This weeks top 10 is the top 10 NFL teammates that you would not want to run into in an alley. We all know the NFL has some scary guys out their but certain teams have two guys that you just do not want to run into here is my top ten list .
Ray Lewis, Terrell Suggs:
You do not want to run into these guys in an alley, or in your house, or at a party hell you don't want to bump into one of these guys at Disney World, who knows what they would do to you if drop some Mickey Mouse ice cream on one of their shoes.
2.Brandon Jacobs, Justin tuck:
These dudes are huge rumor has it that Justin tuck can rip a mans heart out with his bare hands and give it to Brandon Jacobs who will then take it and run over your entire family on his way to spike your heart in the middle of the endzone at Giants Stadium.
3.Brian Urlacher, Tommie Harris:
Brain Urlacer may have been a chump before he started using swagger, but now he is defiantly not a person you want to run into in an alley, hell the guy looks like he should be in Universal soldier, and Tommie Harris is closest thing to the real life Debo I have ever seen god forbid you run it him and your name is Craig.
4.Takeo Spikes, Patrick Willis:
Takeo Spikes just looks like he wants to murder you, and Patick Willis looks like he wants to help.
5.Pat William, EJ Henderson:
EJ Henderson looks pissed of at the world and if you are a part of the world well….That means he is mad at you to, Pat Williams eats babies…..of elephants, so you would just be a snack to him, but unluckily for you he is always snacking.
6.James Harrison, Aaron smith:
James Harrison and Aaron Smith look like they are straight out of a prison movie, if you run into these guys in an alley you are going to need more than a Shawshank Redemption.
7. Joey Porter, Randy Starks:
Joey Porter was the first (you don't want to see me in an alley) guy, and rightfully so; because you don't see Joey Porter in a alley. If you are in a alley and Joey Porter is at the same time you just cease to exist. Hell Randy really doesn't even need to be on this list because of that.
8.Adam Jones, Tank Williams:
I would put these guys higher on the list but there is only so much that they can do to you in alley because the FEDS are probably watching them.
9.AJ Hawk, Nick Barnett:
Well we have all seen Ninja turtles right? Remember Tokka and Rahzar, yeah? Well after that movie they apparently became linebackers for the Green Bay Packers, I mean these two guys are beast, if you bump into them you better make sure that you have some num nums.
10. John Henderson, Mike Peterson:
John Henderson is 6'7 and weighs over 300 pounds odds are if you ran into him in a alley Mike Peterson would be sitting on his shoulder talking trash while Henderson slaps you in the mouth just to get hype for a game.
Mad'Nuff Mad Skills Player of the Week
November 18, 2008 by MadisonMadnuff · Leave a Comment
Mad'Nuff Mad skills award week 11
This weeks award goes to Anquan Boldin he just missed 200 receiving yards for the game by one catch. Anquan Boldin has been a monster all season and this week the Seahawks couldn't find the silver bullet to stop him. Anqaun piled up 186 receiving yards on Sunday and did it in such an impressive fashion that it was almost like he was playing against High School kids. It doesn't help that he is also a giant for a receiver and plays next to Larry Fitzgerald another monster receiver, however Anquan was making plays non-stop despite the Seahawks efforts to stop him and that is why Anquan has mad skills.
Marvin Harrison: Still plays while suspected for murder?
November 16, 2008 by MarkM · 2 Comments
Honestly, with all the fines that have been going around the league because of retard Roger Goodell, you would think they would have something to say about Marvin Harrison! “Oh wait, Haven't you heard? I was under the impression that everyone heard yeah ! yeah the bird bird bird bird is the word!”
No seriously, though Marvin Harrison probably shot someone!
Yet let that sink in, NFL hero Marvin Harrison is under review for attempted murder!
Now, how do you feel ?
It sucks I know. but what do you expect he is from Philadelphia…
I am very upset that they(NFL league office) let Marvin Harrison still play even though he is pretty much under review of attempted Murder. The story goes that Marvin was visiting his home town of Philadelphia. Marvin frequents and owns a bar called “Playmakers”. Pretty stupid name, I know. Nevertheless during his night at the bar, he got into a altercation with a man. After around 5:20 PM, witness's said that the man left the bar, and then Witness's then saw Marvin leave the bar following the man, then soon after this, gunshots ensued. The man who Marvin had the disagreement was shot in the hand and his son had some serious injuries due to the broken glass in his eyes. They were together in their car, when the bullets hit them. The bullets casings recovered from the incident matched in a ballistics test to a gun that Marvin owns! The ballistic tests showed that the gun that had fired the shots was a custom made Belgian weapon, and police already have determined that Harrison owned such a gun. This is a custom gun, Marvin this just isn't good.
The Police Reported to the press immediately, in hopes of defusing the situation
Early Media Reactions
In a shocking turn, it is sad to see that one of the stand up players in the NFL actually has turned out to be a complete moron.Regardless if he is the shooter, he gun was nevertheless used in this shooting. So what if he didn't shot him, then he is negligent with his firearms and that makes me not respect the All-pro just as well. I know that there are many reports that these charges are bogus, but lets be honest with ourselves, if he did do it would the NFL do everything in their power to cover it up? Yeah I think so. We have once again been let down by one of our NFL hero's (Future HOF) and the NFL has said nothing about this. They instead have just swept it under the carpet, due to Marvin's reputation, and trust me they fear this would hurt the league, and it probably would, but no more than the recent phantom roughing the passer calls. All I am saying is nobody is perfect, and Marvin is an AS*HOLE!! I loved you Marvin how could you do this 2 me!!! I think you did it, and that makes me upset!
The Cops have all the evidence they need to charge Marvin. They have ballistics weapon test and victim cooperation, so there has definitely been something fishy going on. Can you say NFL cover up?
Just look at this list of evidence.
1.Ballistics tests have proved that the shell casings found at the shooting had been fired from Harrison's gun, which is a Belgian-made FN5.7.
2. They have found the weapon at one of Marvin Harrison nearby business's “Chucky's Garage” on Thompson street. Which was close to the incident, even though Marvin had supposedly had reported to the police that the gun was at his home and had never left his home residence.
3. He and Dixon have had a long traceable history, and this incident was definitely building up.
This makes me sick! Marvin regardless even he didn't fire, Marvin must have allowed some one else to fire upon Dixon with his pistol. The police have a match. What else do they need? Oh right, the Ok from the NFL lawyers ! If Harrison's name was spelled “PACMAN” he would already be receiving the death penalty.
Bradyless Patriots lose to Jets
November 14, 2008 by MadisonMadnuff · Leave a Comment
Well it seems that Brett Favre will achieve the goals that the organization has set for him and that is to take the team to the Playoffs. The Jets jumped on the Pats early in the game though the Pats were able to come back, it wasn't enough. You can't help to think that if Brady was playing they would have won that game. However he is not and will not. The Pats with this loss, have solidified themselves at second place in the AFC East. Proč? Because of the two teams, the Pats have to play tougher teams, and the Jets look really good, while the Pats are getting by on coaching alone. Look for the Jets to win the Division and the Pats to struggle to grab a birth in the playoffs.
Week 11 NFL Picks
November 12, 2008 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
NYJ 6-3 at NE 6-3
The Jets are starting to show some consistency winning convincingly against the Buffalo Bills and Rams in the last two weeks. They now face the biggest game of their season thus far in New England on Thursday night. New England has been proving that life without Brady is still manageable, but I think the Jets steady improvement on defense, solid ground game behind Thomas Jones, and lately less turnover-prone passing by Brett Favre will rue the day.
DEN 5-4 at ATL 6-3
The Falcons are becoming a model of consistency. Their ability to jump out to big early leads is remarkable for a young team. They play at home against the league's 28 th ranked passing defense and 27 th ranked rushing defense. That doesn't bode well for a Bronco team playing against an efficient Matt Ryan, and yard-racking Michael Turner. Falcons win.
DET 0-9 at CAR 7-2
Carolina has the luxury of facing a team like the Raiders last week, who even if Delhomme throws four interceptions again to, should still beat. I don't see Jake tossing that many picks this week. Panthers win handily.
PHI 5-4 at CIN 1-8
With Carson Palmer out again, and the Eagles reeling from a Sunday night loss at home to the giants, the Bengals are set to lose… again.
NO 4-5 at KC 1-8
The Saints are proving that all they have is a superb passing game that can't save a running game hovering around mediocrity, and a defense benchmarking at incapability. The Chiefs have not been the walk-in-the-park they were earlier this season losing by one point to San Diego last weekend, losing to Tampa Bay at home in OT the week before, and only losing by four in New York to the Jets the week before that. I'm going with KC
BAL 6-3 at NYG 8-1
The Baltimore Ravens are actually scoring on offense these days. In fact, they are becoming a mirror image of the Giants; strong pressure-causing defense, a more than capable stable of running backs, and an efficient and play-making pass offense. Look for a close game with the more experienced Giants coming out on top.
MIN 5-4 at TB 6-3
If there is one thing that the Minnesota Vikings have to have learned in last week's heart attack inducing one-point win to the Packers last week it is the following… give the ball to Adrian Peterson. I believe Gus Frerotte's passing attempts will be cut down by almost half of last week's 28. Even though the Bucs are known for solid defense, I will bank on Peterson to run rampant. Vikings win convincingly.
OAK 2-7 at MIA 5-4
Although the Raiders now share the same record as the underachieving Seahawks who came to within two points of upsetting the Dolphins in Miami last week, I wouldn't count on a similar performance from them this week. The surprising Dolphins will move to 6-4 and second place in the AFC East.
CHI 5-4 at GB 4-5
Green Bay should count their lucky stars that they have this opportunity. They get the division leading Bears at home with a chance to get a tie-breaker on Chicago and second place in the division if they win, and a first place tie if they win and the Vikings lose. I'll take the Packers to clean things up in their passing game this week after Rodgers was a not-so-great 15-25 with only 142 passing yards and no touchdowns. Pack wins.
HOU 3-6 at IND 5-4
The Texans look to make up for the 21 points they gave up in the last seven plus minutes of a week five loss to the Colts at home. However, the Colts have won two straight and look to be getting back in contention. Colts win.
STL 2-7 at SF 2-7
This division matchup may not even be worth discussing, but for the sake of fairness let's do it. The Rams looked back to what they were with Scott Linehan as coach in their 47-3 loss to the Jets last week. On the other side, the 49ers looked more believable as a team with Shaun Hill under center on Monday Night. After the harrowing performance they put on in Arizona, I will take San Francisco to win.
ARI 6-3 at SEA 2-7
The Cardinals have a chance to clean house in Seattle this week with a win. They get to play another one of their weak divisional opponents, all of whom are 2-7 (Saint Louis and San Francisco are the other two). Even though the Hawks are at home, I cannot see the Cardinals having another close letdown like they did against the Niners this past Monday. Cardinals win.
TEN 9-0 at JAC 4-5
The performance of Kerry Collins last week (30-41, 289 yards, two TDs and no INTs) is making the Titans look all the more legitimate as the league's lone unbeaten team. The Jaguars proved nothing in beating the Lions last weekend 38-14. Titans win easy.
SD 4-5 at PIT 6-3
The Steelers blew it last weekend at home to the Colts… or should I say Ben Roethlisberger blew it. History should say that Ben will be looking to make up for his performance, but I'm not so sure about his confidence right now. He has been getting hit too many times, and blew two games to the Manning brothers at home that should have been in the bag. On the other hand, San Diego has hardly been consistent this year. Steelers win convincingly with their number one defense and a better performance from Big Ben.
DAL 5-4 at WAS 6-3
This game marks the return to the Dallas lineup of Tony Romo. This team has been in quite a bind since he left. Look for Romo to have a huge game and perhaps put his team on his back. The Redskins are coming off their worst offensive performance since their week one loss to the Giants after scoring just six points in the week nine Monday night loss to Pittsburgh. Their points came from two field goals after going three-and-out when they recovered and opening onside kick attempt by the Steelers, and another three-and-out after an INT on Ben Roethlisberger. Look for the return of the Dallas high-octane offense along with the defensive play calling of Wade Phillips to take down the Redskins in Washington.
CLE 3-6 at BUF 5-4
The Bills have not been living up to the hype the last two weeks. And the fact that they have lost three of their four to Miami, New York, and New England (in order), who are all divisional opponents, does not bode well. Brady Quinn was solid in his first start going 23-35, 239 yards, with two TDs and no interceptions against Denver last Thursday. However, I'll take the Bills on the national stage at home.
Redskins Acquire Bro Bowl Cornerback DeAngelo Hall
November 8, 2008 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
The Washington Redskins agreed to a one year deal worth just over $800,000 with cornerback DeAngelo Hall on Friday November 7 th , who had just been waived by the Oakland Raiders. It didn't take too long for the Pro Bowler to find himself a new home. Although there has been a consensus that Hall has been underachieving this past half-season in Oakland, and the previous year in Atlanta, when looked at closely, it is easy to see why Hall can be a good fit for the Redskins.
First of all, Washington has been suffering from injuries in the secondary, and namely at cornerback; starter Shawn Springs, nickel back Fred Smoot, and backup Leigh Torrence. And although none of the three has been injured for extended periods of time, they have all been injured frequently and sporadically enough that the Redskins could not pass up this opportunity.
Aside from the injury bug in Washington, there is also the stable of wide receivers the Redskins have to face twice each year within their division. The New York Giants sport big game and big height, six foot five inch, Plaxico Burress. We all know about Dallas and Terrell Owens, but now with the pickup of big game, and six foot three, Roy Williams, the necessity for a player of Hall's talents is ever more of the essence. Finally, the Eagles have a budding star in rookie DeSean Jackson, whose 34 receptions for 525 yards have him on pace to reach 1,050 total, and a quarterback in Donovan McNabb who has shown a propensity to do more with less over his career.
As long as DeAngelo Hall can resume the level play during his Pro Bowl garnering seasons, then the Redskins will have made a good choice. If not, they don't lose much as they only signed him for the remainder of this season.
Are the Tennessee Titans for Real?
November 6, 2008 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
The Tennessee Titans have been the poster child of consistency thus far in the NFL. I mean, when you keep winning, it doesn't get anymore consistent than that. However, they have had the luxury of a soft schedule for the better part of the 2008 season.
So far they've beaten the underachieving Jaguars, recently first-win getting Bengals, choppy Houston Texans, similar Minnesota Vikings at home, barely came back to beat the Ravens with a dismal 13-10 final score, atrocious Kansas City Chiefs, struggling Colts, and got pushed into overtime at home to the promising 4-4 Green Bay Packers. This week, they get to play the Bears with Rex Grossman.
This team has received as much hype thus far as it has a favorable schedule. But seriously, how far can a 35 year old quarterback in Kerry Collins, sporting a 72.9 QB rating overall, with 3 total TD passes versus 3 INT passes expect to get? I know old-timers like Favre and Warner are still capable, but they are probably the first older quarterbacks to have Super Bowl potential since Randal Cunningham with the Vikings.
I know defense wins championships, but in recent history, the only team that can be considered to have become Super Bowl Champs solely on defense and good running with a game managing quarterback are the 2000 Baltimore Ravens who had Trent Dilfer.
Week 10 NFL Picks
DEN 4-4 at CLE 3-5
This one is a true toss-up. The Bronco defense is atrocious, and the Browns have Brady Quinn starting. Inexperience surrounded by some talent and a home crowd versus a lost, but not found defense, wins the game.
NO 4-4 at ATL 5-3
It seems as though now the Falcons have become a team that is consistent at what they do. Not to say what they do makes them an elite team. However, the things they are doing are playing solid and potentially explosive offense and better defense than the Saints. Falcons win.
TEN 8-0 at CHI 5-3
Rex Grossman is in, and that doesn't look good for Chicago. Plus their defense has had a tendency to let opponents back in the game and put up some solid numbers. But I feel Kerry Collins has been getting lucky as the Packers and Colts, the Titans two previous opponents respectively, have eached let three interceptions slip away. The Bears don't let those kinds of opportunities pass by, Grossman has something to prove, the Bears are at home… Bears hand Titans their first loss.
JAC 3-5 at DET 0-8
The Jags continue to play to the level of their opponent. The Lions have been getting closer to their first win of the season. Can they do it against the Jags? Not so optimistic. But with Jack Del Rio questioning his team's chemistry, and upset is in the making. However, I believe the Jags will get their act together in this one and win.
BAL 5-3 at HOU 3-5
The Ravens defense gave up a lot of yardage and points last week to the Browns, but they are familiar with the Ravens as they play in the same division. On the other side, the Texans look good in some games, and don't continue their production even in their losses. Ravens win with Joe Flacco seeming to get more comfortable as the weeks go by.
SEA 2-6 at MIA 4-4
Miami looks a like a squad that is truly building an identity, while the 'Hawks are failing to give Mike Holmgren a going-away party to be proud of. Dolphins win easily at home.
BUF 5-3 at NE 5-3
New England looked solid against the Colts last Sunday night, as did Matt Cassel. The Bills show their true colors as a team that started 4-0 due to a soft schedule and a visiting west coast team in the Chargers. Pats win.
STL 2-6 at NYJ 5-3
Brett Favre is still mistake prone, but with the way the Rams played last weekend, I think the Jets can afford some mistakes in this one. Jets win.
CAR 6-2 at OAK 2-6
Boy do the Raiders ever look like trash. They have two wins, and yet the Lions and Bengals are much more competitive than they are as of late. The “under the radar” Panthers win easy.
IND 4-4 at PIT 6-2
Both teams had big wins last week that boosted confidence after big losses the week prior. However, Pittsburgh's “Blitzburgh” defense is hitting it's stride and coming into its own. Steelers win at home, with either Roethlisberger or Leftwich at the helm.
KC 1-7 at SD 3-5
What better way for the Chargers to get healthy this weekend than a date at home against the Chiefs. Even though the Chiefs showed spirit last week, they'll still lose to the Chargers.
NYG 7-1 at PHI 5-3
The Eagles may be returning to form, but the fact remains that the Giants are a better team all around. Giants win despite the Eagles being at home.
SF 2-6 at ARI 5-3
What a shame this game had to be on Monday Night Football. Too bad they can't move the schedule around on Mondays. Cardinals win, and San Fran will not be mustering any “Monday Night Magic.”
DeAngelo Hall on the Market after being Waived by Raiders
I also feel that New England has been missing Asante Samuel, so I wouldn't count them out of the picture. The other teams I would put in the mix would be the Carolina Panthers as they would like to become the top D in the NFC south with the Falcons and Buccaneers defenses playing well for the most part.
Finally, I would go with Arizona as a very strong possibility. The Cardinals by now have to know that they are pretty much a lock to win their division, barring an upset this Monday Night at home in the desert by the 49ers. If they wish to matchup better with the true contenders and upstarts of the league then a strong corner like DeAngelo Hall would help them tremendously.
NFL Fantasy Football Strageties Week 10: Top Fantasy Free Agents
November 4, 2008 by MarkM · Leave a Comment
If you are worried about your fantasy squad and need to make a couple of big moves to separate yourself from the competition or put yourself back in the race, you've came to the right place.
I have complied a list of players who have great fantasy value and potential for the rest of your season.
NFL WEEK 10 Top Free Agent pickups:
Torain, Ryan RB Denver Broncos-
Has been suggested to be the Bronco's starting back for week 10. Ryan has great speed and size and will definitely get all the short yardage carries for the broncos for the remainder of the season. Ryan is very highly thought of, and was originally expected to get the starting position in week 1. This is the type of pickup that could completely change your season. So you better pick him up now, because I am sure in at least 80% of leagues he won't be available next week.He is currently available in around Half the fantasy leagues out there so go get him. Its an very simple move. If you need a RB this most indefinable should be your guy for the week 10. He should have a pretty good game against the below average San Diego Chargers.
Benson, Cedric RB Cincinnati Bengals
Had a great game last weekend against a pretty stout Jacksonville defense. He has proven that people can change, becoming a better player. He is currently owned in only 47% of Fantasy leagues out there, so definitely pick this fool up. After posting a 24 carry 104 yard 1 TD performance, he won't fly under the radar for much longer. After his departure from the Bears, we think he has had a wake up call and is now running, practicing, and playing with more purpose. I have picked him up already for my team and would without any doubts tell you to do the same. Cedric Benson could be a key piece for your 2nd half of your fantasy season. He is on the bye this week, so you can pick him up now if you have the roster space
Quinn, Brady QB Cleveland Browns
Oh he is pretty dreamy isn't he? Yeah well the fact of the matter is if your struggling at QB you might want to get this guy, considering he has be named the Starter for the Browns for Week 10. Brady has looked good whenever we have had the chance to see him. He has had a hell of career playing football, and finally he is getting his much awaited shot. He has a rocket arm and a very quick release which makes him a fantasy stud when he has weapons like Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow. This guy is not a sleeper either so if you believe in him, just like Mike Golic does pick him up. Mike Golic is not the only fantasy player who has a man crush on Quinn so make sure you pull the trigger.
Williams, Carnell RB Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cadillac is back! Expect to see him return in Week 12. Tampa Bay Bucs starter Earnest Graham has fallen to a nagging Knee issue, and Warrick Dunn has a neck problem, so the need for him is there. He had one of the worst injuries last season I have ever seen, but once again do to modern technology they have rebuilt this guy with more pistons then ever. Also gruden loves this guy and we all know he plays favoriates!! Pick him up if you have the roster space!
My Fantasy Football Prediction:
CADILLAC is going to run me into another fantasy Football Championship!
Charles, Jamal RB Kansas City Cheifs
Had a great outing last week, producing 108 yards on 18 carries. This guy is the named starter for week 10 against the Soft San Diego defense, which may give up a lot of yardage against the Chiefs rushing attack. Pick this guy up for this week only, since Larry Johnson should be back come week 11 as long as he doesn't do anything stupid.
If you need a wide out-
Try to get Derrick Mason, Antonio Byrant, Steve Breaston, Mark Clayton, and Anthony Gonzalez.
Alex V's NFL Week 9 Picks
NYJ 4-3 at BUF 5-2
If Brett Favre can cut down on his mistakes for at least one week he can put his team in great position to perhaps win the AFC East. But the Buffalo Bills have shown more consistency and are better all around than the Jets. For this, the Bills should win at home.
DET 0-7 at CHI 4-3
The last time these two teams met was in week five when Kyle Orton torched the Lions for 334 yards and two TDs with no turnovers. Expect to see more of the same. Bears move to 5-3.
JAC 3-4 at CIN 0-8
The Bengals are a team in absolute despair. They may very well be worse than the 0-7 Lions as they are 32 nd in scoring with 13 points per game (while the Lions are 28 th with 16.3 per game). However, Carson Palmer returns and I'm feeling that the inconsistent Jaguars, who have shown over the years a propensity to play down to the level of their opponent, will be the prime candidate for this team to get its first win against. Bengals win.
BAL 4-3 at CLE 3-5
This is a tough one. Joe Flacco is improving and the Baltimore defense is playing as good as ever minus their 31-3 loss to the Colts. Meanwhile, the Browns have picked up their defense and Derek Anderson has been getting closer to what he looked like last year. I will take the Browns at home in a close game.
TB 5-3 at KC 1-6
Tampa Bay has a great opportunity to get back in the win column versus the lowly Chiefs. As long as Jeff Garcia can protect the ball, the Bucs should win this one. I'll take Tampa Bay.
HOU 3-4 at MIN 3-4
Even though Minnesota is coming off a bye and playing at home, I am taking the Texans in this matchup. The Vikings can't keep a streak going, while the Texans seem to be getting things back together as they are the second hottest team after the 7-0 Titans.
ARI 4-3 at STL 2-5
The Cardinals have been unable to solve their road woes where they have only won when they played the lowly 49ers in San Francisco back in week one. However, they weren't far off last week losing 23-27 and owning the lead for the better part of the game against Carolina. The Rams have been more competitive with Jim Haslett at the helm, but I'm picking the Cards to snag the “W.”
GB 4-3 at TEN 7-0
The 31-21 win the Titans earned against Indy last Monday night was huge. They are looking like one of the strongest teams in the league. But Green Bay did a number on the Colts as well in week 7 winning 34-14 and forcing two pics by Manning just like the Titans on Monday. Although the Titans have better defense (1 st in pts per game), the Packers make up for the yardage they give up ranking 16 th in points with sacks and INTs. I'll take the play of Aaron Rodgers over Kerry Collins to win this game for Green Bay.
MIA 3-5 at DEN 4-3
Get ready for the problems in Denver to unfold even further when they blow it against the strong ground game and 100.5 QB rating and 69.3% completion percentage that Chad Pennington is sporting thus far. Dolphins win big in Denver.
DAL 5-3 at NYG 6-1
The moment in the NFC East that we've all been waiting for has finally arrived. Too bad it won't truly show who the better team is if Brad Johnson is playing as Tony Romo looks to be a potential game-time decision… but just potentially. What's worse is that Dallas' three top corners are out as well, and no name rookie Orlando Scandrick will be called upon to pick up the slack which is great news for Eli Manning. Even if Romo comes in, he'll still be favoring his right pinkie. Giants win.
ATL 4-3 at OAK 2-5
Atlanta looked sloppy in their loss to the Eagles last week, but they looked “rookie quarterback” sloppy. All Matt Ryan has to do to get his team a win against the sometimes feisty Raiders is keep his mistakes to a minimum. But even that might not be enough as I feel the Raiders will pull it out.
PHI 4-3 at SEA 2-5
Don't look now, but Seattle with a 2-5 record is second in its division behind 4-3 Arizona. The Eagles have been somewhat inconsistent this season and a win against a young Atlanta team last week cannot really be taken as proof that they have solved their issues. Expect a tough battle out of both teams with the Eagles pulling out a close one.
NE 5-2 at IND 3-4
Who would have thought that with Brady gone that the Patriots would have a better record than the Colts this far into the season? Make that a records that is two more wins and two less losses better! This is a tough game to call. Matt Cassel may have led his team to victory last weekend and first place in the AFC East, but he still tossed two pics. But on the other end, the Colts' offense seems out of sync as Manning tossed two pics as well. Both team's starting running backs are out, Laurence Maroney for New England, and Joseph Addai for Indy, and both defenses have been questionable. Bottom line, until Cassel shows some more consistency I have to go with Peyton Manning and his team in this one.
PIT 5-2 at WAS 6-2
This is the game where the Redskins get to prove they're no fluke. They may have beaten Dallas and Philly, but as the season has progressed, those two wins don't look like such a surprise anymore. The Steelers are reeling after a mistake-filled, give-the-game-away performance to the Giants last weekend. But… I expect the mistakes to mount for the Steelers which derive mainly from an O-line that can't block and gets called for penalties, while the Redskins will do what they've been doing thus far this season… rise to the occasion against another team that is perceived to be a contender.
Vince Young Not Smart enough to Start?
October 30, 2008 by MadisonMadnuff · 1 Comment
The Titans are 7-0 without the help of Vince Young this year but I think the real reason Vince Young isn't starting is not because of his skills it is because of his smarts. Kerry Collins is a manger for the Titans and there is no implication or even thought that he will replace Vince young in the long run. Vince is a superior talent all round and his skills are not what's in question. It seems to me that Vince young just is not smart enough to hold and retain the information it takes to be a great QB. His learning curve seems to be very low. The Titans have been unable in 3 years with Vince to put together an entire playbook under Vince's command. This is because Vince is just taking too long to learn these things. Eventually he will and that is the reason he is sitting this year, to give him more time to focus on learning the plays and calls it takes to bring a QB to the next level.
It is no Secret that Vince Young has managed to play well in the NFL but this is off of raw talent and instinct. Vince's scores on the wonderlic test at the combine were telling of this but most teams ignored his very low scores, (I mean the scores almost said he was retarded) because of his upside, and rightfully so. But it seems that those scores were telling, of what Vince's situation is now. Simply put Vince Young is just not smart enough to pick up the information needed to Start for a NFL team at QB and play right away as well. He should have sat his first 2 years so that he could learn and then start the 3 rd not the other way around which is the case right now. Now don't get me wrong Vince is going to be a great QB he practically is right now, but he cannot progress to the next level until he gains enough knowledge to run an entire NFL offense.
49ers hlavní trenér, Singletary mohl Mike změnit NFL k lepšímu!
27.října 2008 od MarkM · 2 Komentáře
Díval jsem se na fotbal neděle, a já jsem si začala uvědomovat něco. Dnes jsme velké dítě, hráči, kteří jen o peníze a "milovat mě někteří mě". Opravdové týmové pojetí může být mizí, v některých profesionálních sportech. Pamatuji si, když bych zbožňoval všichni hráči z minulosti, který by mohl hrát ublížit, a vytrvat přes jakýkoli typ zranění bolest, a média kritiky a stále udržovat jejich důstojnost. Mám na mysli to některý Pamatuji si, když Ronnie Lott měl jeho prst amputoval, jen aby mohl hrát v play-off hra? Mohl byste vidět žádné profesionální fotbalista, který nyní dělá dny? Pokud jste němý dovolte mi, abych vám s touto odpovědí, NE!
Jak to, že dnešní hráči klesly tak daleko od "staré školy vítěznou mentalitu" bez ohledu na to bere? Myslím, že opravdu nemůže pomoci, že tito hráči jsou stále 10.000.000 dolarů nabídky dříve, než se noha krok na poli jako nováčky, nebo skutečnost, že hráči jsou tak babied, pokud jde o lékařskou péči, které dostávají. Jediné, co mohu myslet teď je to, co bych řekl Kellen Winslow Jr, po smutek, že mi způsobil tento týden. Vážně to pláč dítěte mě stojí body a já bych mu říct: "Vážně Kellen, máš staph infekce OK. Pokud chcete házet vinu na váš top třídy zdravotnického personálu na svůj tým fotbalové NFL, jděte do toho. Mám na mysli visí ven s R. Kelly rozhodně nemá nic společného s tímto právem? Vážně, Kellen nechá plakat o tom víc, a já jsem tady poslouchat. Víš, co F *** to, Kellen Jak budete hrát na mé fantazii družstva je to vždy o vás? Chci Hráči, kteří chtějí vyhrát, musím týmovými hráči. Kellen, Ztrapňuješ sami, a mohli byste vážně pomoci tento tým vyhraje více, pokud jste právě osprchoval se. "Vážně Kellen jít do rap průmysl a ukázat, že si rovnou vojáka nebo popruh to, jako jste otec, a hrát a chovat se jako muž.
Také, co se stalo s "Umím hrát" "Budu hrát". Mám na mysli Plax nemůže praxe ale určitě může hrát ve hře, když se cítí jako to, že jo? Myslím pojď si myslím, velké modré měl koupit ho jako jsou mobilní telefony 3 nebo 4 buňky, protože možná, že opravdu nemůže slyšet jeden z jeho kalhot, protože on je jako 4 stop nad ním. Ať tak či onak, měla by Plax být kladen na nějaký druh domácího vězení, protože zřejmě je příliš arogantní, aby jen ukázat až praxe, může-li a v případě, že on nemůže praxe dělá návyky nezobrazuje jeho zdravotní jmenování . Začínám si myslet, Plax byl kluk, který vždy volal, že je nemocná, když mu test ve škole, nebo tak něco. Chcete-li být upřímný, myslel, jsem nemocná sledování Plaxico Burress, Hines Ward, Chad Johnson, přičemž se neustále praktiky off. Na tento kurz, nebyl bych překvapen, kdyby v budoucnu praktiky NFL by být vnímána jako čistě dobrovolné.
Bez ohledu na to, viděl jsem něco, co opravdu chytil mě a cítím se mnohem lépe ačkoli. Tam byl tušení naděje! NFL má novou anděl. Tento anděl je 49ers je nový hlavní trenér a legenda NFL, Mike Singletary. On dělal velký příspěvek hru řeči, že každý by měl sledovat. Jeho postoj vzdává hold éře fotbalu, který mohl jen být popisován jako velký. Proto se jeho řeč hit s sebou domů. Chci Salute Mike Singletary, kdo je muž, kterého jsem přesvědčen palců Tento tým má právo muž v práci ne, protože on má všechny fotbalové odpovědi. Ne vůbec ne. on není ten pravý muž, protože on má elitní znalost obranné formace a schémata. On je ten pravý pro 49ers práci, nicméně, protože nesouhlasí s hloupý "Me", "I" osobnostních typů. Bez ohledu na to, co média nebo majitelé budou říkat. Nemá a nebude akceptovat ztrátu. Chce změnit postoj prohrávající tým, a věřím, že se tento projev začal proces dělání tak.
Zavolal "superstar" v Vernon Davis, který je také známý jako "Click Clack Davis" za jeho bs reklamy. On je také rád, aby byl nazýván "Cyborg". Nechal Vernon vědět, že není nad týmu. Je to komické, protože tento hráč má hlavu zatím se jeho ** a on ani neví dodnes. Vernon Já jsem přejmenování vás VD. Vaše jako 49ers infikované draftu, protože váš postoj o vás zabíjí svého týmu. Ať tak či onak, jsem pro autobusy Singletary volání Vernon ven a dělat řeči on. By mohl být jen doufat, že infuze nějaký dobrý ol kosti křupavý pot a slzy zpět do NFL, v naději, že jej vrátit zpět na cestu, co byly, tvrdý a odvážný. Víte, zpět, když fňukání nebylo přijatelné fotbal!
Alex V's NFL Week 8 Picks
October 25, 2008 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
OAK 2-4 at BAL 3-3
Oakland has been one feisty team as of late. I expect them to remain feisty, but it won't be enough to overcome the Baltimore defense and improving play of QB Joe Flacco.
ARI 4-2 at CAR 5-2
Carolina slaughtered the inconsistent Saints last week winning 30-7. The Cardinals come off a huge win against Dallas and a bye week. I look to see Carolina showing some consistency. I'll go with Carolina.
TB 5-2 at Dallas 4-3
Tampa is slowly coming into view from being under the radar. Either way, I don't think Dallas is a smart enough team, collectively, to see this. I think they'll lose at home!
WAS 5-2 at DET 0-6
Washington won already.
BUF 5-1 at MIA 2-4
Miami's head-turning victories against the Pats and Chargers are becoming more and more distant with losses to the Texans and Ravens. The surging Bills continue to surge!
STL 2-4 at NE 4-2
Expect to see a partially competitive game. St. Louis has improved under Jim Haslett, but the Patriots look like they will be playing smart football for most of the remainder of this season. New England wins it.
SD 3-4 at New Orleans 3-4… in London
It's funny. Both teams are highly inconsistent but have massive potential and both share equal records. This game won't prove who's ready to turn things around since they're both so unpredictable. Both have great offense, but I'll take the Chargers who have better defense.
KC 1-5 at NYJ 3-3
The Jets need to make up for that “barn burner” in Oakland. One would think this is a great opportunity for them to do so, but who knows? I'll still take the Jets at home against the struggling, running back-less, and quarterback-less Chiefs.
ATL 4-2 at PHI 3-3
Both of these teams are coming off of a bye. Even though Philadelphia looks to right its ship after a few stunning defeats this season, I just have a feeling that Atlanta is coming in confident while Philly is thinking it's a team they should beat as long as they play well. Atlanta pulls the upset.
CLE 2-5 at JAC
Cleveland looked like they were righting the ship when they blasted the Giants on Monday Night Football. However, their showing in Washington last weekend wasn't promising and Jacksonville is not a team to play around with. Jaguars win.
CIN 0-7 at HOU 2-4
Houston looks like they're ready to keep opponents on their toes finally. But the Bengals aren'ta team you worry about keeping on their toes. Texans win at home.
NYG 5-1 at PIT 5-1
The Steelers will be without Willie Parker, and Santonio Holmes. But they do have Casey Hampton returning to help stop the Giants powerful run game. Eli's stats have dipped lately and I think that will continue this week, and while both teams are getting to the quarterback at a high rate, I will go with the Steelers just because they're at home.
SEA 1-5 at SF 2-5
In all honesty, the Niners should win this game. But in all honesty, both teams are pretty bad. Still, the Niners are a few notches more consistent than the Seahawks. San Fran wins.
IND 3-3 at TEN 6-0
It's make or break time for the Colts. I believe it's wake up time for the Titans who have been riding a fairly easy schedule. I'll take the Colts to pull off what most people will call an upset by getting the victory.
Great offensive play for big gains in Madden 09
October 24, 2008 by MarkM · 3 Comments
Take a look at the video, and try it out. You can manually create this play as well with hot routes. Always use hot routes and quick calls at the line to make sure you always have your opponent trying to guess your next move.
Gun
Split Slot formation
RB Cross
Beating Zone Coverages In Madden 09
October 24, 2008 by MarkM · 8 Comments
Here are some tips to help you diagnose zones and exploit there weaknesses for Madden 09
Can Underachieving NFL Favorites Keep Pace with the Rest of the League?
October 21, 2008 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
Before the start of the 2008 NFL season there were four sure-fire Super Bowl favorites; the Dallas Cowboys, San Diego Chargers, Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots. So far after seven weeks only the Patriots seem to have any type of competitive balance with a 4-2 record and only one game behind AFC East leading Buffalo Bills at 5-1.
The aforementioned teams have not faired so well and are a combined 10-10.
Even though Tony Romo is out, there is no excuse for the lack of effort the Cowboys showed in their 34-14 blowout in St. Louis. They have allowed two upstart teams, the Redskins and Cardinals, and a bottom-feeder in St. Louis get wins against them. Even though Romo was in against the two upstarts, he has averaged at least one turnover per game.
The Chargers have been the epitomy of inconsistency through seven games going loss, loss, win, win, loss, win, loss en-route to a 3-4 record. Traveling east has not helped them as they go forward three time zones every time. Now they have to go eight time zones to play the Saints in London this weekend!
Brady-Less Patriots Still a Force in the NFL
October 21, 2008 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
The 2008 week seven edition of Monday Night Football was not what most viewers probably expected it to be. They expected to see the highly-touted Broncos offense rack up yardage and if the Patriots were to have a chance at this game they would have had to keep up somehow behind the inexperience throwing arm of Matt Cassel.
However, the Broncos turned the ball over five different times and gave up huge rushing lanes to Sammy Morris and the other representatives of the New England backfield. Matt Cassel was able to complete an efficient outing going 18 for 24 passing, 185 yards, 3 TDs and no interceptions. And what's more is that the Patriots have kept pace with the 5-1 Buffalo Bills after boosting their record to 4-2.
The Pats may not be a favorite Super Bowl pick anymore after the season ending injury of Tom Brady but they are doing what most coaches preach as the best way to secure a playoff berth, and that's win your division. If the veteran talent of the New England Patriots can continue to support Matt Cassel and win some games, they may be able to surpass the young roster of the Buffalo Bills at the end of the season.
Indianapolis Colts' Loss at Green Bay Drops their Record to 3-3
October 20, 2008 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
The Indianapolis Colts have proven to be an up-and-down team this season. They have lost a close game to the Jaguars at home, have had to pull off 4 th quarter comebacks to beat the Vikings and the Texans (which was a wild one-in-a-thousand type comeback), and have been blown out by a pair of NFC North teams in the Bears and Packers. There only convincing win has come against a team they usually beat and who was sporting a rookie quarterback in the Ravens.
In the past the Colts have been able to get away with torrid defense because they had a strong run game to back up their passing attack. However, this year their running game has been downright terrible. They are averaging an even 70 yards per game on the ground which is last in the league. Oppositely, they are 29 th on defense against the run in giving up 153.5 yards per game.
This is not the stuff of a recent Super Bowl champion, even if they do not have Bob Sanders who vaulted them to that title in the 06 playoffs. One would think that by now they could at least play average defense seeing as how experienced their unit is, but that has not been the case this season.
This has been one of the weirdest teams to follow so far and with their second toughest schedule based on opponents' winning percentages the year prior, the future seems bleak… bleak as in no playoffs.
Fantasy Stock Falling, Reggie Bush is getting surgery!
October 20, 2008 by MarkM · Leave a Comment
Reggie bush admitted to the public that he will be getting arthroscopic knee surgery soon. The Saints are hopeful that the surgery only shows the assumed problem the meniscus in his left knee. He should be fine to go, they think in 3 to 4 weeks. There have also been some reports that he will could be back in 2 to 3 weeks. Bush was injured this week late in the 2nd Quarter while returning a punt. It is really a shame, Reggie was coming on strong, and now he is riding the pine. The only positive in this situation is that due to the timing of the injury Reggie will get an extra week of free rest, due to the week 9 bye for the Saints. The Saints have definitely been bit by the injury bug this year.
Fantasy Advice
If you can definatly pick up Big Macallister for the time being. He is only owned in 70 % of fantasy leagues, so it is worth the time to check. He will be very productive for the next couple of weeks considering Bush's absence.
Alex V's NFL Week 7 Picks
October 17, 2008 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
SD at BUF-I'm sure by now everyone's noticed the western teams don't do too well when they travel to the far east. But I think San Diego's got this.
NO at CAR-New Orleans is so inconsistent. But I think they'll get it together in Carolina.
MIN at CHI-Both teams have good defense, good running games, and averaging passing games. I'll take the team at home… Chicago.
PIT at CIN-Cincinnati is reeling and Big Ben is 5-0 all time in Cincinnati. Steelers win.
TEN at KC-Kansas City won't even have Larry Johnson for this game. Titans win.
BAL at MIA-Miami is rolling too hard offensively for Joe Flacco to keep up with and pretty soon this Ravens' defense will begin to slack since they have no offensive help.
SF at NYG-The giants blew it last week, but they can't lose to this 2-4 trash at home. Giants win.
DAL at STL-Romo or Johnson? Who knows? The Cowboys are reeling losing two of their last three. I just have a feeling this is an upset in the making. Rams win.
DET at HOU-Houston can at least play competitively and have shown offense. Detroit's only close game was last week when they lost 10-12. Houston should shred them.
IND at GB-Even though Indianapolis seemed to hit its stride last week, Aaron Rodgers is playing pretty stellar and the Packer defense is better than the Colts'. I'll go with Green Bay.
NYJ at OAK-Brett Favre is undefeated in Oakland all-time. That shall remain the same.
CLE at WAS-Both teams were complete opposites from one another last week. Washington was on the rise and lost to a bottom dweller, while Cleveland was a disappointment and beat a championship contender. Now that they've got their heads on straight, I'll take Washington.
SEA at TB-Seattle is 1-4 and has been downright atrocious on both sides of the ball. Tampa wins.
DEN at NE-Denver has been inconsistent the last few weeks but the Patriots have been the same. I'll take the Pats at home against Belichick's football IQ.
Big Game Brewing in NFC South matchup between Saints and Panthers
October 15, 2008 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
Will Drew Brees stellar production continue this weekend in Carolina? He is currently averaging 332 yards per game through the air and is on pace to throw for over 5,300 yards. Even though that shouldn't happen, it's still pretty darn good for six weeks of play and he'll definitely reach over 4,000.
Either way, this should be an exciting matchup as both teams are fighting to keep pace with 4-2 Tampa Bay in the NFC South who faces a real barn burner at home against the Seahawks this weekend.
Jerry Jones Dooms Dallas Cowboys Future
October 15, 2008 by MarkM · 2 Comments
Jerry Jones does it again. Today he made a move to acquire all the Roy Williams in the final hours before the NFL trade deadline. Jerry now has A DB and a WR who share the same name. Yuppie!!! Sorry Jerry, this move is just flat out stupid. This is the type of trade where he will either look like a genius or look like a retard. We are pulling for retard. Sportsroids believes that the move won't help him in win this year and is going to destroy his team in the future. Yes you're getting a top talent wide-out. Yes he is better than Crayton or Austin. But why would you give up a 1st,3rd and 6th round picks for this guy? Not to mention now he has to learn a new playbook and system. Seriously Jerry what were you thinking? I bet it was something like this, “Ok, we just lost Pacman Jones, and Terrance Newman has been hurt, and our biggest issue is that our defensive backfield is in disarray. Oh wait I know! Lets get a new pre-madonna wide receiver, that will fix it!”.My question is, “How can better the team next year if you have only a 2nd round pick? I can't wait to see TO loose his mind because of Roy Williams, I can't wait to see it. Obvoiusly Jerry Jones thinks TO might fly the coup pretty soon if he is doing this. If Owen's catches decrease and they loose its going to be WW3 in Dallas. On second thought, maybe the move was to scare TO into not exploding, but I doubt it. I love TO and all he wants is to win, and its his competitive nature is what makes him good. Jerry, don't try to step on that. You'll loose that battle Jerry. Hey don't you think Jerry is starting to look a little like Al Davis. Maybe he should just slow down, and realize that he already has enough star power to get people talking about the cowboys and learn how and where to buy the right pieces to make his organization unstoppable. Roy Williams is a WR with great potential yet he has much to prove. Roy has only posted one 1000+ yard season in his 5 year career. Seriously 1st, 3rd and 6th round picks!!! Oh yeah they resigned Roy to a new contract as well. Its a 5 year contract!! Jerry your nuts!
How' bout those cowboys? Personally, I think they are all bark no bite!
HEY JERRY !!! SPORTSROIDS has something to say to you…..
Bad moves = Bad News Jerry! You just doomed your team's future.
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Are the Buffalo Bills Really that Good?
14.října 2008 od AlexV · zanechat komentář
The Buffalo Bills have been a topic of discussion all season long. Their early success has created much buzz about them being shoe-ins for the AFC East title. I don't see why that is though. Sure, they were 4-0, and they went down in Arizona while JP Losman played most of the game. However, JP Losman didn't give up 41 points. At the end of week 7, the look of the AFC East will be a lot different and it can all culminate fair ly easy.
In week 7, the Jets are playing in Oakland who looked like they had no spirit when they played the Saints this past weekend losing 34-3. If the Jets win, they are 4-2 and that would be no surprise if they did.
New England plays host to Denver on Monday Night Football. This game should not be easy for New England to win. They'll have to grind it out big time. However, they're at home in front of a national audience and if they do pull it off, they're 4-2 as well.
Miami hosts the Ravens who have a great D and little-to-no offense. If they win, they'll be 3-3.
Finally, those loveable Bills play host to the San Diego Chargers. Albeit the Chargers are only 3-3, they are still a good 3-3. If the Bills lose, they'll be 4-2. Now picture this possible version of the AFC East standings at the end of Week 7;
AFC East
BUF 4-2
NE 4-2
NYJ 4-2
MIA 3-3
Doesn't look too clear cut anymore now, does it? I didn't think so.
NFC severní Race zpřísňuje Po NFL Týden 6
14.října 2008 od AlexV · zanechat komentář
Týden šest v NFL opět ukázal, jak se povaha ligy se změní z týdne na týden. Dobrým příkladem toho je tři ze čtyř týmů v NFC severu.
Jeden tým, který nemá "počet" je Detroit Lions. They are rather sad getting smashed their first four games by a total score of 159-76 and losing by an average of 16.6 points which is over three scores. Oni jsou okamžitě vyloučeni z tohoto rozhovoru.
The Bears looked to be in good shape in reaching a 3-2 record and playing the Falcons this past Sunday. Nicméně, oni prohráli a snížil na 3-3. Vikingové jsou naproti na 3-3 a vypadalo, že je v dobré kondici, protože byly 1-3 a nyní vyhrál dva v řadě na zápas Medvědi. Dvě tváře pryč tento víkend v Chicagu, a vítěz této hry bude vázána na rozdělení vedlo v prvním nebo s 4-3 záznam blokování kravatu.
Meanwhile, the Packers, after dropping three straight, got a road win in Seattle and reached 3-3. Nicméně, oni čelí Colts v Green Bay tento víkend a mohl by snadno ztratit a klesne na 3-4. Když vyhrají, budou udržovat jejich aktuální rozdělení vedlo 4-3 (Green Bay má server více než Vikingové a medvědi, jak jsou 2-0 v jejich rozdělení).
Týden sedm je obrovský v NFC a bude dělat jen to, co udělal šest týdnů ... změnit vzhled jiném rozlišení NFL již po jednom týdnu her.
New York Giants Need to Utilize Big Weapons
October 13, 2008 by MarkM · Leave a Comment
It is 12:20 am on October 14th, and I have just watched the worst Red-zone performance of all time. The one thing about the New York Giants that just doesn't seem to be good this year is their red zone stragety. I understand that Plaxico is not in the good graces of the organization, but when you take him out of the game in the red zone in the third quarter it just makes no sense. 6′5 Plaxico Burress who has already proved to be one of the Gaints best red zone targets in the 2008 season, was taken out and Eli Manning threw a pass to Toomer instead, which resulted a costly pick 6. I realize that you can't throw only to one player, However Plax deserves a target in every red zone trip, without fail. This is a man whose jumping abilities and size are unparalleled in the League. The Giants need to get off their high horses and get Plax the ball in the Red-Zone, or risk doing what they did today, just look terrible. I can't help to wonder if this problems in play calling could be in response to Plaxico's recent suspension. Regardless, If you pay a player you better use him as far as I am concerned. Also, trying to intercept a Pass high in the corner of the endzone is nearly impossible, especially if the defender is shorter than the WR by about 6 to 7 inches.
Andre Johnson is a fantasy stud!
October 12, 2008 by MarkM · Leave a Comment
Andre Johnson today proved to all the owners willing to take a chance on him that he was well worth the risk. He racked up 178 Yards today, with 1 TD on 10 catches today against the Miami Dolphins. Many would argue that he lead the Texans to their 1st win of the 2009 season today. Andre is a perfect Fantasy WR for several reasons. I really feel he is like the younger more gifted T. Owens. Andre has great speed and great size as well as great leaping ability, making him a fantasy #1 week in and week out. Before he was injuried in 2008 he was averaging around 100 yards per game and leader for WR in TD's and yards. Sportsroids would like to salute all the fantasy football owners who took the chance on the repaired Andre Johnson.
TE Tony Gonzalez Might Be Traded To The New York Giants
October 11, 2008 by MarkM · Leave a Comment
There have been some pliminary reports that TE Tony Gonzalez is looking for a trade to a seroius contender. The teams that he has voiced an interest in included the New York Giants, a team that was at the top of his list. It is very possible that this trade could happen. He could get moved for as little as 3rd or a 5th round pick. Tony Gonzalez is a great player, however to come in right before the Oct 14 trade deadline and learn a entire Offense would be tough. He is at an advanced age but this move could definatly help the Gaints defend thier superbowl title this year. We think this could happen, and you heard it here first.
Kellen Winslow je venku v pondělí s hydrokély
11.10.2008 od MarkM · 1 komentář
Kellen Winslow je v nemocnici s otokem, aby jeho malý "vojáků". Pod podmínkou, že se je nazýván hydrokély, který je, když fliud hromadí masité blány, které zapouzdřil varlata. To může být stanovena s velmi jednoduchou operaci, ale nemyslíme si, Kellen bude moci hrát toto pondělí. Jestliže on je na vaší fantazii týmu blokování zázrak, měli byste se podívat na další TE tento týden.
Nicméně, to je hezké vědět, mám TE s největší koule v NFL. Tam bylo mnoho zpráv, které byly oteklé k velikosti Grapefruity ve čtvrtek tohoto týdne.
Big Games on Sunday in NFL Week 6
October 11, 2008 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
The first game that holds some bearing is the 3-2 Bears at the 3-2 Falcons. Both teams have a chance to be 4-2 and both surprises in the league. Kyle Orton looks a little better and his defense is strong as ever, while the Falcons play inspired football with solid play from a rookie QB, Matt Ryan, and a first time fulltime starter at RB, Michael Turner. The defense has John Abraham, but not much else. Huge game for the NFC playoff race! I will have to go with the Bears experience on this one.
Baltimore plays host to Indianapolis. Both are 2-2 and need to get above .500. The Ravens' defense may be tight, but the Colts' defense has not been too bad without Bob Sanders, and Peyton Manning is something else compared to Joe Flacco. Colts win.
Carolina will be in Tampa Bay where both teams at 4-1 battle to lead the NFC South. The Bucs offense has been trifle even though they still have a solid defense. The Panthers combine solid defense with above average offense. I'll take the Panthers.
Finally, Dallas, 4-1, will meet Arizona, 3-2, on the road. Although the Cowboys have a stronger defense, I am going with the Cardinals to pull off the upset. The Cowboys may boast a powerful offense, but the Cardinal offense can be just as potent. I just have a feeling that Kurt Warner and his team are confident and excited to play the Cowboys who will be caught sleeping.
These are the best games between teams based on records of wins and losses.
Pacman Jones back in the hot seat!
October 10, 2008 by MarkM · Leave a Comment
Dallas Cowboy, Adam Jones has apparently been up to his previous antics again. After fighting his own security in a bathroom this past weekend, he may be looking at a fresh new suspension. I wish they had fantasy Fallout football, him and Chris Henry would be 1st and 2nd picks overall. Pac is already on his 2nd strike with commisioner Roger Goodell. It a shame to see that even the mighty Cowboys couldn't save this young man from himself, let alone the story hungry media, who does breath down his neck a lot. I even heard that pacman ties his shoes wrong in a article I read somewhere!(Joke) Either way we as fans are very critical of pacman. There could be several reasons for the public criticisms. I think, mostly it is because he has the athletic talent and is in the position to make millions and it seems he just doesn't care about embracing his opportunity. Realizing that one day Adam will grow up and out of this “I am a tough guy” charade. He will then realize that he was one of the lucky ones. I just hope it happens before it's to late. He might get suspended again by the league, probably ending his career in the NFL. When asked about the new Pacman incident, Roger Goodell stated, “I don't think there is any misunderstanding about the position Adam has put himself in with respect to his behavior,” he said. “There are certain things I expect of him. I would tell you I'm disappointed we're even discussing this.”
Justin Fargas; Jimmy-Tapped on National TV
September 16, 2008 by sportsroids · Leave a Comment
By Mark M
On Sunday Sept 14th Justin Fargas was injured in the second qtr of the Oakland vs Kansas City game. They said he had a pulled groin injury, however we at SportsRoids believe he was viciously assaulted by Pat Thomas. SportsRoids, believes that Justin is a victim of a horrific crime. Justin Fargas's genitals public execution has not only effected his pay, but his starting position. He should be paid back the losses not only from the league but also by Pat Thomas. Fines must be handed out. SportsRoid's wishes to have a moment of silence during the next Raiders match up commemorating the player that was.
Mark and Mad'Nuff Show
September 13, 2008 by sportsroids · Leave a Comment
Hello, SportsRoids faithful:
Something new we have here as we continue to improve and add to this wonderful site is the Mark and Mad'Nuff show you can click the link at the bottom or just listen on the side of the page. We will be trying to give you as many shows as possible but feed back is very important. So please listen and give us some, also don't be scared to offer up topics you the readers and listeners would like to hear. We will also be accepting any and all Fantasy related questions, so that we can help you push your team toward your goal of winning the championships. Click the link below for download or streaming media.
SportsRoids Mark & Mad'Nuff Sports Show Episode #1
Mark and Mad'Nuff Show
September 13, 2008 by sportsroids · Leave a Comment
Hello, SportsRoids faithful:
Something new we have here as we continue to improve and add to this wonderful site is the Mark and Mad'Nuff show you can click the link at the bottom or just listen on the side of the page. We will be trying to give you as many shows as possible but feed back is very important. So please listen and give us some, also don't be scared to offer up topics you the readers and listeners would like to hear. We will also be accepting any and all Fantasy related questions, so that we can help you push your team toward your goal of winning the championships. Click the link below for download or streaming media.
SportsRoids Mark & Mad'Nuff Sports Show Episode #1
Defense Wins Championships?
September 13, 2008 by sportsroids · Leave a Comment
By Alex V
Defense Wins Championships or Great Quarterbacking?
One of the longest standing arguments in today's NFL has been the viewpoint that it takes a strong defense to become a champion. Over the past few years teams like the Baltimore Ravens, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers have been able to remain in at least competitive contention, if not championship contention, due to their outstandingly consistent play on defense. However, in this writer's eyes, the most important factor in helping a team turn the corner from respectability to prominence has been the position of quarterback.
Over the past ten years alone, almost every Super Bowl champion has been led by a pro-bowl caliber, if not perennial pro-bowl quarterback. In most cases a good defense played a key role in each winner's success, but on most of those teams, there was strong quarterback play involved as well.
During the 1998 season the Denver Broncos won the title with John Elway, and everyone knows how great he was. In 1999, the St. Louis Rams became league champions behind the light-out play of MVP quarterback Kurt Warner. Everybody will remember the Greatest Show on Turf as one of those teams that had such a great offense, they could overcome sub par-to-average defense to win games. In 2000, the Baltimore Ravens would make a name in history as one of those teams that could overcome average, but not great, offensive play with a tenacious defense that created turnovers and stymied opponents week in and week out with its defense.
Let's use a paragraph too look a little deeper at those 2000 Ravens. That team's defense was so good that it held three regular season opponents to seven points, their Super Bowl opponent to seven points (the New York Giants), one regular season opponent to three points, and three post-season opponents to three points (the Wild Card Denver Broncos and the AFC Championship host Oakland Raiders), and four regular season opponents to zero points. How often does a defense that strong come along? Not too often I would say. I gahter that that the 2000 Ravens and the 1985 Bears were two teams in NFL history that literally succeeded almost an entire season based solely on excellent defense.
In 2001, Tom Brady came along and got his first Super Bowl title when he drove his team downfield to kick a game-winning field goal. In 2002, another team with a great defense raised the Lombardi Trophy and this time it was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, Brad Johnson was Tampa's quarterback that year and in 13 regular season games, finished the season with 22 touchdown passes against six interceptions, a 62.3% completion percentage, and a 92.9 Quarterback rating (the best of his career). The next two years would conclude with Tom Brady's Patriots coming out on top, where-in 2003 Tom Brady led yet another drive downfield for a game-winning field goal, and in 2004 it was Brady and the Patriots who got the trophy.
In 2005 the surprise Pittsburgh Steelers came out on top. Even though it was the defense that showed up in the Super Bowl and not Ben Roethlisberger, it was Big Ben's dazzling play in Cincinnati in the Wild Card round (14-19 passing for 74%, 208 yards, and 3 TDs), in Indianapolis in the Divisional Round (14-24 passing, 197 yards, and 2 TDs with one INT), and in Denver in the AFC Championship Game (21-29 passing, 275 yards, 2 passing TDs, and one rushing TD) that got them there. In this case it was strong defense and strong quarterback play that produced a champion.
In 2006 Peyton Manning and the strong play of the Colts' defense won the title. Finally, last year, even though the Giants had a great pass-rushing defense while leading the league in sacks, nobody would have picked New York to come out on top if it hadn't been for Eli Manning's highly unexpected pro-bowl level of play throughout the post-season, including the Super Bowl.
I want everybody to take a long step back when they think that defense wins championships, because in all reality it takes a solid defense coupled by strong quarterback play to win a Super Bowl, with a few exceptions every now and then on both sides of the ball. So remember, a great defense will bring you respectability, but it takes a great quarterback to take a team to prominence!
Super Bowl Winner and Quarterback
1997 John Elway
1996 Brett Favre
1995 Troy Aikman
1994 Steve Young
1993 Troy Aikman
1992 Troy Aikman
1991 Mark Rypien
1990 Jeff Hostetler
1989 Joe Montana
1988 Joe Montana
1987 Doug Williams
1986 Phil Simms
1985 Jim McMahon
1984 Joe Montana
1983 Jim Plunkett
1982 Joe Theismann
1981 Joe Montana
1980 Jim Plunkett
1979 Terry Bradshaw
1978 Terry Bradshaw
1977 Roger Staubach
1976 Ken Stabler
1975 Terry Bradshaw
1974 Terry Bradshaw
1973 Bob Griese
1972 Bob Griese
1971 Roger Staubach
1970 Johnny Unitas
1969 Len Dawson
1968 Joe Namath
1967 Bart Starr
1966 Bart Starr
Alex V's Week 2 Predictions
September 13, 2008 by AlexV · Leave a Comment
by Alex V
It is hard to gauge a team after only one week of play. But that is what Alex V. is going to do anyways. We'll see how I do and I'll even keep track! Week in and week out from here-on-in. We're gonna see who actually gives a shit!
CHI at CAR
The Panthers went toe-to-toe with the Chargers last weekend and showed a lot of heart pulling out a two-minute drill drive to pull out their victory. However, the Bears showed more consistency with their playmaking defense, strong running, and turnover free passing game. I say the Bears win.
TEN at CIN
Cincinnati is a team in shambles. They are starting this season right where they left off last year, and if they don't improve soon they'll easily finish the same way they did last year… going nowhere. The Titans won last week with their usual great defense and key, if not strong, offensive play. Aided by a veteran quarterback in Kerry Collins, and a strong defense, I'm going with the Titans over the defensively challenged and no-offensive chemistry having Bengals.
GB at DET
Detroit showed last week that they have no defense. Even though Michael Turner is highly-touted, there is no excuse for giving up that much yardage against a team who should have the box stacked against them while sporting a rookie quarterback. Aaron Rodgers showed a lot of promise last week, and just about every other piece of a 13-3 team from last year remains this year too. This is an easy one. Packers win.
BUF at JAC
Jacksonville did what they do best last week… play to the level of their opponent. Buffalo looks like a team on the rise. The Jaguars would be hard-pressed to play to the level of Buffalo, because they are running on pure youthful energy and excitement. I'm really feeling Buffalo pulling out the victory in a close contest.
OAK at KC
Honestly, who cares about this game aside from Raiders and Chiefs fans? In reality the NFL is crazy, and both these teams have many weeks to turn out one of the surprise teams of the year. But in a strong AFC, that is so not going to happen. This game is a toss-up! I'll go with the veteran experience of the Chiefs over the undisciplined inexperience of the Raiders.
IND at MIN
Last week, Indy's offense laid an egg against the Bears. On the contrary, the Vikings kept their game versus the Packers last week competitive. Indy is charged with facing another team like they did last week; strong defense, great running game, and desirably a game-managing quarterback. However, I don't think Tarvaris Jackson is ready to lead this team. Surprisingly though, something in my gut tells me upset special once again. I'm going with the Vikings!
NYG at STL
The Rams are another team who have started this season right where they left off last season. The Rams looked like the standard defense they usually are as they missed tackles and gave up big plays, while their inept offense produced just 158 passing yards, and 36 rushing yards to the Eagles 368 passing yards, and 108 rushing yards. The Giants defense looked like they could be just as disruptive as they were last year, even without Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora. I won't even bother wasting another sentence analyzing the Rams. Giants win.
NO at WAS
New Orleans looks like they are ready to make good on the promise they displayed in 2006. The Redskins look like a team still trying to see where they stand with Jason Campbell at the helm. Even though the Skins won the last time these teams met, I believe it will be the Saints' offense and improving defense that gets the better of Washington.
SF at SEA
The 49ers started off pretty decently against the Cardinals last week going up 10-3 at one point. However, they finished on the wrong end of a 23-13 score. The Seahawks look like they are on the usual road to mediocrity that they've been traveling the two years before the Super Bowl run, and the two years since. With JT O-Who taking snaps for the Niners, I give this one to Seattle since they play at home and tend to show a little more consistency there than on the road.
ATL at TB
Last week Matt Ryan played solidly going 9 for 13 with 161 yards, one touchdown, and no turnovers. But that was last week. And last week's opponent was the untamed Lions. The Buccaneers will be coming off a crushing season-opening loss against a division rival, like the one they'll be facing this week. And although the Bucs may be getting old, the coaching staff and players should still be wily enough to force the young QB into making a few mistakes. I'll go with the Buccaneers.
MIA at ARI
The Dolphins will have no business improving too much this year. This team should be rebuilding, but they are starting an aging and skill deteriorating Chad Pennington, and have known highly-regarded draft picks. Even though the Cardinals start an older QB in Kurt Warner, at least he can throw deep consistently, whereas Pennington throws either low or to the other team rather consistently. Cardinals are on the rise, so Cardinals are in the “W” column.
SD at DEN
San Diego blew a home opener this weekend by losing. But they allowed that against a team who is easily a contender when Jake Delhomme is in the line-up and, most of all, healthy. Denver looked promising with their blow-out of the Raiders. But Oakland played so badly that it is tough to gauge the Broncos' place in the 2008 season. Until the Broncos beat a worthy opponent, I'll put my money on the Chargers to win this one.
NE at NYJ
This game is funny. It won'tb Brady vs. Pennington. It will be Cassel vs. Favre! Even though the Jets showed big play ability against the Dolphins last week, they still could have lost if Pennington would have been able to get Miami into the end zone in the final two minutes of their game last weekend. The Patriots also won in a rather nail biting fashion as they almost let one go into overtime against the Chiefs. Matt Cassel had to settle into a game he didn't have the feel of from the beginning. The Jets are still growing, while every other piece on the Patriots knows where it stands aside from Matt Cassel. I'll go with the Patriots.
PIT at CLE
The Steelers last week looked great in almost every facet of the game; an O-line pushing defensive front, ball-hawking and ball-carrier shadowing linebackers, solid secondary play, and great running mixed in with some efficient passing. Cleveland embarrassed themselves at home last weekend against a heavily favored Super Bowl contender in Dallas. But they still could have put up a better fight than they did last week based on their offensive potency during the 2007 campaign. The Browns are playing at home, on prime-time television Sunday night, and should be looking to make up for their virtual no-show from last week. However, until the Browns beat the Steelers as they haven't managed to once in their last seven meetings, I'm still picking the Steelers.
PHI at DAL
Both teams laid waste to their opponents last week. Donovan McNabb looked great going 21 of 33 for 361 yards, three touchdowns, and no turnovers which shouldn't come as a surprise to people. The only reason he hasn't posted great numbers the last couple seasons is because of injuries and not because he is past his time as a good number of people believe. The Cowboys looked like a team that simply out-matched their opponent with the dynamic play of Tony Romo, great receivers in Owens, Crayton, Whitten, and a sound defense. However, I think what the Eagles have demonstrated over the last few years is that they always play with passion whereas the Cowboys seem to go through the motions and let their talent do the talking. I'm going with the Eagles to attain a close, but convincing win against the Cowboys on Monday Night Football
BAL at HOU
Good old hurricane Ike has forced these two teams to move their games to Monday Night as well… just not Monday Night Football. The Ravens managed to beat the hapless Bengals last week with good defense and a few key plays here and there on offense (namely rookie quarterback Joe Flacco's 38 yard rushing TD). Houston looked downright awful last week as they struggled to move the ball all day, and didn't tackle worth a lick on defense. However, the Texans are the same team from last year that finished 8-8 and looked to be improving, while the Ravens are still the same team that finished last year at 5-11 and looked like they needed to rebuild with the retirement of Steve McNair. I'm going with the Texans at home.
Randy Moss Highlight Videos
September 12, 2008 by sportsroids · Leave a Comment
ROID RAGE: A SportsRoids Exclusive
September 12, 2008 by sportsroids · 1 Comment
Roid Rage
Podle Madison Mad'nuff
Well you may be thinking, “hey Sportsroids, how come you don't have an article on steroids?”. Well here it is. Steroids is a touchy subject to try a just to bring it up to someone who has used them before. A close source of mine who deals with many NFL players said that they feel over %30 of players in the NFL are using some type of illegal performance enhancing drugs not necessarily steroids. I find this number to be high but my question is why. I feel that steroids users are cheaters, I mean any one can get an A on the test if the answers are right in front of them. Je to tak? The whole entire fun of watching sports is partly in knowing that you yourself could never do the things most of these guys can. So when you add steroids to the mix you lose that. Hell if used roids I'd probably be in the NFL right now running a 4.4 forty at 250 pounds but why put my body through that. If I can't do it through hard work alone I don't' want to do it, and my friends that is the American way. Every time someone brings up roids I think of the movie “The Program” where
Vlatamire gets caught using roids, and the black linebacker is like “what the hell you using that stuff for” and he is like “Come on man some people just aren't as talented like you are man I just want to play” or something like that anyway. I always thought that was funny, how pathetic.
So my question to you is how do you feel about Roids my friends, not Sportsroids we all know you love us, but steroids, let me know.
Fantasy QBS: Who to start, Big Ben or Rodgers?
September 12, 2008 by sportsroids · Leave a Comment
By Alex V
Let's look at the both of these QBs in retrospect. Big Ben Roethlisberger and Aaron Rodgers on Sunday, and Monday, respectively, both showed that they can pass, and run if necessary. They didn't just merely pass, but they hit their receivers with good accuracy on a consistent basis. Aside from throwing the ball; they both display a knack for knowing when to leave the pocket and make a play with their feet, whether they're scrambling results in a throw, or a rushing gain of their own.
This weekend, Big Ben amassed a mere 137 passing yards, but he got to that number going 13 of 14 with the one incompletion coming on an out-of-pocket sideline throw to avoid pressure. On two occasions, with no good looks downfield or in the intermediate passing lanes, Ben took off for a total of 17 yards (8.5 yards per carry). Aaron Rodgers was equally accurate going 18 for 22 passing, but he also tucked and ran with the football a total of eight times for 35 yards (4.4 yards per carry). In the end, Roethlisberger finished with two TD tosses and a 93% completion percentage, and Rodgers ended the night with an 82% completion percentage, one TD pass and
one rushing TD.
With numbers like these, both quarterbacks proved that efficiency can be deadly, even if they didn't accomplish 200+ passing yards in their games. Some of the most effective quarterbacks are those that allow the game to come to them without forcing the issue. If a quarterback keeps to his mechanics at the outset of each play, and lets his natural ability come second, the law of averages is going to have to allow a big-play opportunity to develop here and there, just as much as the law of averages will tend to allow a smart, short-yardage pass or chance for a decent gainer on ground to develop.
With that being said, this weekend I would start Aaron Rodgers since he's going against a weak defense in the Detroit lions. The Vikings have been constantly hyped up as a potential stout, havoc-wreaking defense for the 2008 NFL season, and Aaron Rodgers obviously didn't think so. As for Big Ben, he too could have a big night, but I see some potential troubled waters as the Browns could end up having a big day defensively after their practical no-show against Dallas this past Sunday. Add that to the fact that they're on live television this Sunday night at home, I would have to plead that Rodgers is the safest bet.
SportsRoids Author: Madison Mad'Nuff
September 9, 2008 by sportsroids · 1 Comment
SportsRoids Author, Madison, Mad'Nuff
Madison has extensive ties within NFL. From his father being a First Round Draft Pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers to his brother working as a trainer for several NFL Teams. It's no wonder he is a great judge of NFL talent. However, Mad'Nuff is not empowered by relation alone. His previous work experience links him directly to the League, working for NFL Europe. This Division 1, AA Collegian Football Player, Mad'Nuff, has an extensive knowledge of the game surpassed by few. Madison graduated from Duquesne University with a BSBA, concentrating in Sports Marketing. ”
Madison “Mad'Nuff,” has been nicknamed as such for being an elite Madden Player. Mad'Nuff is a derivative from the character Sho'Nuff in the Movie The Last Dragon , featuring Bruce Leroy. Madison “Mad'Nuff” without a doubt, is the Shogun of Madden.
SportsRoids Author: Madison Mad'Nuff
September 9, 2008 by sportsroids · 1 Comment
SportsRoids Author, Madison, Mad'Nuff
Madison has extensive ties within NFL. From his father being a First Round Draft Pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers to his brother working as a trainer for several NFL Teams. It's no wonder he is a great judge of NFL talent. However, Mad'Nuff is not empowered by relation alone. His previous work experience links him directly to the League, working for NFL Europe. This Division 1, AA Collegian Football Player, Mad'Nuff, has an extensive knowledge of the game surpassed by few. Madison graduated from Duquesne University with a BSBA, concentrating in Sports Marketing. ”
Madison “Mad'Nuff,” has been nicknamed as such for being an elite Madden Player. Mad'Nuff is a derivative from the character Sho'Nuff in the Movie The Last Dragon , featuring Bruce Leroy. Madison “Mad'Nuff” without a doubt, is the Shogun of Madden.
Brett Farve video tape of Halloween Prank
September 8, 2008 by MarkM · 2 Comments
Brett Farve has been known for being one the biggest jokers in the NFL. He has played pranks on numerous players and teamates over the years. SportsRoids recently got a hold of one of his pranks that he played early in his career with don beebe. Watch as Brett Farve and Don Beebe play a joke on thier coach Mike Holmgrem, on Halloween
Early Predictions – “Don't Worry Be Happy”
06.9.2008 od sportsroids · zanechat komentář
The Giants win the Superbowl and the 2008 Opening day game (wo who). Great, and on Sunday the rest of the league goes out to play, meaning at days end half the league will be undefeated and the other half will be left at 000 percent. But to me, the first 3 games of the NFL season are dicey at best. I bet any coach or player will tell you the same. The teams just aren't firing on all 8 cylinders in these three games which is why it is so hard to see just who are the elites early in season. Take for example the Detroit Lions. That year they started off 3-1 and they didn't even make the playoffs. So what am I saying you ask? Whats my point?
I just saying don't get to excited if your team wins this week and be sure not to call of work Monday if your team loses, remember there are 15 games left to play and you won't see your real team till week 4 anyways.
-Madison Mad'nuff