I realize this is a few days late but I already explained my situation. I cannot help but think that Cleveland is still hurting from Thursday night even though they signed Kyle Lowry today. I can understand somewhat Cavs fans of what you are going through right now. I don't believe I am on your level of grieving but I truly do get what is going on. It's an uber reality where you believe it's a sports nightmare where you might have been the only one happy for 12 hour coverage of George Steinbrenner today because you didn't have to see LeBron.
The wheels began to turn on this when your friend Eric asked the Sports Guy on Twitter, what is a bigger slap in the face: LBJ leaving Cleveland or Brett Favre leaving Green Bay for Minnesota. I thought about this for awhile because I knew Simmons probably wouldn't tweet Eric back. I had trouble coming with a decision and had to remind myself how mad I was about the Brett Favre to Minnesota thing last season.
What's funny is I told people that LeBron was much worse but then looking back on the Favre thing, I couldn't have been more mad. I really had so much hate in my stomach that week, that first game the Minnesota Viking plays, and the first game against Favre. Then when the Packers got swept, and lost the division, I felt like I needed to drink 50 beers to swallow the pain.
But what I haven't dealt with it is none of my three local teams never winning a championship for the city. Since 1948, there hasn't been a victory parade in the city of Cleveland. At least I have the Packers 97' Super Bowl to go off and I can be content knowing I saw one championship in my lifetime while some fans have never seen one. It's not just that Cleveland has a bunch of shitty teams for years upon years (right now all three are awful). The Fumble, The Drive, Jose Mesa, and the two LeBron choke jobs are all examples of the pain this city has felt without winning one championship.
The LeBron's choice to leave for Miami hurt more than Favre because this dealt blow for the Cleveland fan base to win championship or even have a competitive team. The Packers went to the playoffs when Favre went to Minnesota and we had a star in Aaron Rodgers. The Cavs have none of that, I mean who they look to... Antwan Jamison? That is about it for the Cavs and let's not forget, LeBron is from Ohio. I wrote two weeks ago that LeBron didn't care about the city for the franchises he adored in other sports. I think that point made it clear when LeBron decide to announce on national television that he would leave Cleveland for South Beach.
An Ohio kid basically told the state that it was too small for him and he needed to move on to create new memories. He didn't care about the history of Cleveland ever and for that I am sorry to the fans who believed that. I am sorry that you had a selfish basketball player even though your ownership should shoulder more blame than they actually have. Cleveland weeps again and hopefully they will find a championship in something before I turn 50.
-Charlie.
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
NFL Signings... A Couple Days Late!
Sorry I am late once again, big ups to Trinko, a consistent reader of the Corner who informed me that Clifton was signed late Friday. I think the money we paid him was the right amount and I do worry about him staying healthy although I think it will turn out good for us.
Dunta Robinson CB: HOU to ATL- I like this deal for the Atlanta Falcons because they get a legitimate cornerback who cannot only cover the big receivers but they can also come up on run defense deliver the big hit. I think he has been underrated because he has been played in Houston who really hasn't been some to keep your eye on.
Aaron Kampman DE: GB to JAX- I am really not disappointed about Kampman leaving... I wish him the best he is a class act and I hope he has an awesome career with the Jaguars. Although, I hope that he doesn't get comfortable in Jacksonville because they are moving locations some time soon. He will beneficial playing in the AFC and in 4-3 again. I think he should have a good year for the Jaguars.
Antrel Rolle FS: ARIZ to NYG- I am kind of confused by this deal. Correct if I am wrong, but don't the Giants have a pretty good free safety in Kenny Phillips? The only way the signing makes sense if the Giants are planning to move Phillips to another spot in the secondary. Rolle is a good player and seem to finally be understanding how to play free safety after a couple years of a transition process. I think Rolle will make an impact on an improving Giants' defense.
Karlos Dansby: ARIZ to MIA- Once again, the Cardinals have lost another great player on their defense and you have to wonder how they good will they be next year? The Dolphins have the luxury of knowing Dansby can play in the 3-4 and he does it very well. He is two times the player than Joey Porter is and is much younger.
-Charlie.
Dunta Robinson CB: HOU to ATL- I like this deal for the Atlanta Falcons because they get a legitimate cornerback who cannot only cover the big receivers but they can also come up on run defense deliver the big hit. I think he has been underrated because he has been played in Houston who really hasn't been some to keep your eye on.
Aaron Kampman DE: GB to JAX- I am really not disappointed about Kampman leaving... I wish him the best he is a class act and I hope he has an awesome career with the Jaguars. Although, I hope that he doesn't get comfortable in Jacksonville because they are moving locations some time soon. He will beneficial playing in the AFC and in 4-3 again. I think he should have a good year for the Jaguars.
Antrel Rolle FS: ARIZ to NYG- I am kind of confused by this deal. Correct if I am wrong, but don't the Giants have a pretty good free safety in Kenny Phillips? The only way the signing makes sense if the Giants are planning to move Phillips to another spot in the secondary. Rolle is a good player and seem to finally be understanding how to play free safety after a couple years of a transition process. I think Rolle will make an impact on an improving Giants' defense.
Karlos Dansby: ARIZ to MIA- Once again, the Cardinals have lost another great player on their defense and you have to wonder how they good will they be next year? The Dolphins have the luxury of knowing Dansby can play in the 3-4 and he does it very well. He is two times the player than Joey Porter is and is much younger.
-Charlie.
Friday, March 5, 2010
NFC North has Gotten Exciting
Whoa nelly. I feel I am already level 5 scared on the first day of free agency with the Green Bay Packers. The reason why everyone around is getting better and we are at a stand still. Something needs to happen.
The Packers (unlike the Indianapolis Colts with Gary Brackett) were unable to sign left tackle Chad Clifton before free agency started. Now, I have been told by the power of Twitter, that Clifton is only visiting the Washington Redskins to drive up the price of his contract for the Packers. Many insiders believe that he would want to come back and be a Packer for the rest of his career. This is probably good news for a lot of Packer fans right now, but Bob Barker taught me a long time ago that if the price isn't right, you are better to walk away
Why might some fans be scared to death of not bringing Clifton back? The Bears have just brought in Julius Peppers who is one of the better if not the best free agent that was out there and now they form a scary defense with Peppers/Urlacher in their front seven.Not to mention, the zone blitzes that the Bears can run now makes them even more of a threat. If you are a Bears' fan you have to worry about the motivation that Peppers brings day in and day out, he tends to fall alseep at the wheel at points of the game, something Urlacher I assume fans hope will not allow to happen.
Now the Bears also brought in Chester Taylor, which gets new Offensive Coordinator Mike Martz his passing running back and Matt Forte truly fell off the map last season so Taylor could insert himself into the starting lineup. My buddy E theory behind the Bears also adding Brandon Manumaleuna who formerly was in Martz's system who just blocked and did nothing else, might correlate in swinging Greg Olson into a wide receiver for Jay Cutler to throw to. To me, that theory makes a ton of sense and could totally see it happening. Although all of this being said, I still am not convinced that their offensive line will be better and that was their downfall last year.
Also everybody's favorite dweller in the NFC North the Detroit Lions have made some big strides with their young team by signing Kyle Vanden Bosch and Nate Burelson. Before I explode about Vanden Bosch, Burelson has always been a reliable player for any team he has played for and he will be a nice second option for Detroit.
Vanden Bosch was a hell of player for the Tennessee Titans in the past couple of years and is just an aggressive kick-ass player. Further, he has never played in the NFC therefore the book on him isn't as concrete as a guy like Peppers who has spent his entire career in the NFC. Also this makes me wonder, do they draft Ndamkong Suh/Gerald McCoy or do they get Eric Berry? Vanden Bosch might be enough to shore up their front line, but adding those two guys could make their front seven monstrous. But Berry could also be a game-changer for the Lions. They are in a perfect position right now as a franchise, first time that's been said in awhile.
The question I have for Vikings' fans and Favre fans is does this influence BF4's decision to maybe step down seeing as the division will not be that easy plus the defenses of the Bears and Lions have obviously gotten better. I do not know if it does personally, but I think it might be a key factor in his process of making a decision. A final word on the Vikes, they will miss Chester Taylor way more than they probably believe they will.
Finally the Packers, I started writing this with the thought of Chad Clifton re-signing is a must. No longer do I think that way once again, thanks to Eric because he makes the point "the worst thing the Packers can do is overpay Clifton." I agree 130% because he has been known to be injured, he is much older and I, like Eric saw some promise in young T.J. Lang last year. I would be quite nervous facing Allen, Vanden Bosch, and Peppers twice a year with a young lineman but what if Clifton goes down again after we gave him a big contract? It almost seems like it's bound to happen so why not throw Lang to the wolves, draft a tackle high and see what happens.
-Charlie.
The Packers (unlike the Indianapolis Colts with Gary Brackett) were unable to sign left tackle Chad Clifton before free agency started. Now, I have been told by the power of Twitter, that Clifton is only visiting the Washington Redskins to drive up the price of his contract for the Packers. Many insiders believe that he would want to come back and be a Packer for the rest of his career. This is probably good news for a lot of Packer fans right now, but Bob Barker taught me a long time ago that if the price isn't right, you are better to walk away
Why might some fans be scared to death of not bringing Clifton back? The Bears have just brought in Julius Peppers who is one of the better if not the best free agent that was out there and now they form a scary defense with Peppers/Urlacher in their front seven.Not to mention, the zone blitzes that the Bears can run now makes them even more of a threat. If you are a Bears' fan you have to worry about the motivation that Peppers brings day in and day out, he tends to fall alseep at the wheel at points of the game, something Urlacher I assume fans hope will not allow to happen.
Now the Bears also brought in Chester Taylor, which gets new Offensive Coordinator Mike Martz his passing running back and Matt Forte truly fell off the map last season so Taylor could insert himself into the starting lineup. My buddy E theory behind the Bears also adding Brandon Manumaleuna who formerly was in Martz's system who just blocked and did nothing else, might correlate in swinging Greg Olson into a wide receiver for Jay Cutler to throw to. To me, that theory makes a ton of sense and could totally see it happening. Although all of this being said, I still am not convinced that their offensive line will be better and that was their downfall last year.
Also everybody's favorite dweller in the NFC North the Detroit Lions have made some big strides with their young team by signing Kyle Vanden Bosch and Nate Burelson. Before I explode about Vanden Bosch, Burelson has always been a reliable player for any team he has played for and he will be a nice second option for Detroit.
Vanden Bosch was a hell of player for the Tennessee Titans in the past couple of years and is just an aggressive kick-ass player. Further, he has never played in the NFC therefore the book on him isn't as concrete as a guy like Peppers who has spent his entire career in the NFC. Also this makes me wonder, do they draft Ndamkong Suh/Gerald McCoy or do they get Eric Berry? Vanden Bosch might be enough to shore up their front line, but adding those two guys could make their front seven monstrous. But Berry could also be a game-changer for the Lions. They are in a perfect position right now as a franchise, first time that's been said in awhile.
The question I have for Vikings' fans and Favre fans is does this influence BF4's decision to maybe step down seeing as the division will not be that easy plus the defenses of the Bears and Lions have obviously gotten better. I do not know if it does personally, but I think it might be a key factor in his process of making a decision. A final word on the Vikes, they will miss Chester Taylor way more than they probably believe they will.
Finally the Packers, I started writing this with the thought of Chad Clifton re-signing is a must. No longer do I think that way once again, thanks to Eric because he makes the point "the worst thing the Packers can do is overpay Clifton." I agree 130% because he has been known to be injured, he is much older and I, like Eric saw some promise in young T.J. Lang last year. I would be quite nervous facing Allen, Vanden Bosch, and Peppers twice a year with a young lineman but what if Clifton goes down again after we gave him a big contract? It almost seems like it's bound to happen so why not throw Lang to the wolves, draft a tackle high and see what happens.
-Charlie.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
5 Places LDT Takes His Slide
I am trying a new thing here on Chuck's Corner. I want to be involved more with the NFL/NBA/MLB Free Agency and I like to be right about things so I am doing the "5 Places" game with certain players. This week, it's LaDainian Tomlinson and Julius Peppers. Once I know Brandon Marshall of the Denver Broncos will be dealt, I will probably include him too. I didn't add Brian Westbrook because I feel he has nothing left in the tank compared to LDT. I think Tomlinson could be a number one for a bad team and a great second option for a good team, making them a great team.
a.) New Orleans Saints- The King of New Orleans' Drew Brees has been publicly campagining on his Twitter account to get Tomlinson back as a teammate and right now, I think Brees can really do whatever he wants. Although, LDT is a bigger, older version of Reggie Bush who let me add is owed a bunch of money this year so if Tomlinson there, it means Mr. Kim Kardashian is somewhere else. Odds: 40 to 1
b.) Minnesota Vikings- This has been another team whose talking heads have been talking about the prospects of bringing in Tomlinson to convince Brett Favre to play another season with the Vikes. I think the combination of Peterson-Tomlinson is Super Bowl good but honestly, I could see them bringing in a guy like Westbrook who knows the Chris Hanson Predator Watchlist's own Brad Childress' offense. I have a hard time seeing this happen. Odds: 100 to 1
c.) New England Patriots- I think this is too easy of an option, I mean the Pats have been known in the past to bring in old running backs (see Corey Dillon, Fred Taylor) in hopes that they have something left. Dillon helped them win a Super Bowl and Taylor was well... Fragile Freddy again. They could use a running back to complement Quarterback Tom Brady and LDT would work out with the Pats' short passing offense. Odds 7 to 1
d.) Seattle Seahawks- This is probably one you might not have expected but think about it, Pete Carroll has always used his running back in the passing game throughout the years at USC. LDT is a carefree type of a guy who would totally buy into Carroll's relaxed atmosphere and the Seahawks need to make a splash for their fans because let's face it they play in the "WNBA of divisions". They can win the division with a couple moves. Odds 10 to 1
e.) Green Bay Packers- People have been campaigining for this to happen, but let me tell you I HATE the offseason for the Packers is always about "hey this guy would be good or this guy would be the difference." It never fails, every year this happens. I think LDT would be a nice addition to the Packers, but I did like Brandon Jackson's production at the end of the year. Who knows maybe this will be year that Ted Thompson decides to do something in the offseason. Odds 50 to 1
-Charlie.
a.) New Orleans Saints- The King of New Orleans' Drew Brees has been publicly campagining on his Twitter account to get Tomlinson back as a teammate and right now, I think Brees can really do whatever he wants. Although, LDT is a bigger, older version of Reggie Bush who let me add is owed a bunch of money this year so if Tomlinson there, it means Mr. Kim Kardashian is somewhere else. Odds: 40 to 1
b.) Minnesota Vikings- This has been another team whose talking heads have been talking about the prospects of bringing in Tomlinson to convince Brett Favre to play another season with the Vikes. I think the combination of Peterson-Tomlinson is Super Bowl good but honestly, I could see them bringing in a guy like Westbrook who knows the Chris Hanson Predator Watchlist's own Brad Childress' offense. I have a hard time seeing this happen. Odds: 100 to 1
c.) New England Patriots- I think this is too easy of an option, I mean the Pats have been known in the past to bring in old running backs (see Corey Dillon, Fred Taylor) in hopes that they have something left. Dillon helped them win a Super Bowl and Taylor was well... Fragile Freddy again. They could use a running back to complement Quarterback Tom Brady and LDT would work out with the Pats' short passing offense. Odds 7 to 1
d.) Seattle Seahawks- This is probably one you might not have expected but think about it, Pete Carroll has always used his running back in the passing game throughout the years at USC. LDT is a carefree type of a guy who would totally buy into Carroll's relaxed atmosphere and the Seahawks need to make a splash for their fans because let's face it they play in the "WNBA of divisions". They can win the division with a couple moves. Odds 10 to 1
e.) Green Bay Packers- People have been campaigining for this to happen, but let me tell you I HATE the offseason for the Packers is always about "hey this guy would be good or this guy would be the difference." It never fails, every year this happens. I think LDT would be a nice addition to the Packers, but I did like Brandon Jackson's production at the end of the year. Who knows maybe this will be year that Ted Thompson decides to do something in the offseason. Odds 50 to 1
-Charlie.
Friday, February 5, 2010
The Top Five of the Week: Super Bowl Moments
Because it's the Super Bowl this Sunday, I am doing a top five of my personal favorite Super Bowl moments that have stuck with me. I would recommended for something to read that you check out the Lil Wayne article done by the Rolling Stone. I will also have an interview with Eric from the Daily Sports Grind and my rant about 21st birthday parties then a full-on Super Bowl breakdown with my final pick of the year.
1. Favre to Rison 1997 Super Bowl- The Packers Super Bowl win is probably in the top three of coolest sports moments for me (right there with making the playoffs with Tosa West, and Marquette to the Final Four). This play symbolizes the 90s version of Favre and the type of team the Packers were that year. They took a headcase and made him into a legitimate second option.
2. Desmond Howard's Return 1997 Super Bowl- All year Howard had been the game changer for the Packers and really was the reason the Packers were so good that year because of their excellent special teams. Howard took from the goal line and found the seam to take it to the house putting a dagger in the Pats. It also gave his career hope after looking like it had gone nowhere after winning the Heisman.
3. Kevin Dyson One-Yard Short 2000 Super Bowl- I apologize for no Packer links but they really do not have anything on YouTube. This was probably the best Super Bowl I have watched for many reasons and it featured everything you had wanted. Both teams were virtually Cinderellas to begin the year and ended up in the Super Bowl with one yard from getting a touchdown.
4. Adam Vinateri Field Goal Winner 2002 Super Bowl- I watched the game with a bunch of people and they asked to put the score on the board. As a young kid, I went with 31 Pats 28 Rams. For some strange reason in my 13 year old mind, I felt confidence that an underdog could win this game. This also could explain why I still to this day love the underdog (foreshadowing!??!?!?!)
5. David Tyree's Catch 2008 Super Bowl- Probably the most improbable Super Bowl in a long time when the six-seeded Giants beat the then-undefeated New England Patriots. It was ironic that the Pats were once the underdogs who everybody loved and by this time, there was such a hatred for them. When Tyree made that catch, only one time was my 10 floor dormitory.
-Charlie.
1. Favre to Rison 1997 Super Bowl- The Packers Super Bowl win is probably in the top three of coolest sports moments for me (right there with making the playoffs with Tosa West, and Marquette to the Final Four). This play symbolizes the 90s version of Favre and the type of team the Packers were that year. They took a headcase and made him into a legitimate second option.
2. Desmond Howard's Return 1997 Super Bowl- All year Howard had been the game changer for the Packers and really was the reason the Packers were so good that year because of their excellent special teams. Howard took from the goal line and found the seam to take it to the house putting a dagger in the Pats. It also gave his career hope after looking like it had gone nowhere after winning the Heisman.
3. Kevin Dyson One-Yard Short 2000 Super Bowl- I apologize for no Packer links but they really do not have anything on YouTube. This was probably the best Super Bowl I have watched for many reasons and it featured everything you had wanted. Both teams were virtually Cinderellas to begin the year and ended up in the Super Bowl with one yard from getting a touchdown.
4. Adam Vinateri Field Goal Winner 2002 Super Bowl- I watched the game with a bunch of people and they asked to put the score on the board. As a young kid, I went with 31 Pats 28 Rams. For some strange reason in my 13 year old mind, I felt confidence that an underdog could win this game. This also could explain why I still to this day love the underdog (foreshadowing!??!?!?!)
5. David Tyree's Catch 2008 Super Bowl- Probably the most improbable Super Bowl in a long time when the six-seeded Giants beat the then-undefeated New England Patriots. It was ironic that the Pats were once the underdogs who everybody loved and by this time, there was such a hatred for them. When Tyree made that catch, only one time was my 10 floor dormitory.
-Charlie.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
The Irony of Brett Favre
Just when you thought that Brett Favre would be back in the Super Bowl for the first time since 1997 and Ryan Longwell was going to hit a game-winning Field Goal to win the game. But then, there are twelve men on the field (not fully Favre's fault) and then he throws an interception.
I know you have seen a lot of ESPN, columnists all over America, and every blogger who sits in their mom's basement has wrote about Favre. But I watched the man for 19 years of my life and then watched one year from a distance as he is off in the AFC. Finally, this year he buried a dagger into my heart by going to the Minnesota Vikings, our most hated rivals in the last ten years (no way can you argue this, the Chicago Bears have been a complete joke for the most part in the last decade).
I watched Favre this year have one of the best years of his career and I will not say that Brett had as good of a year as he did in his three straight MVP seasons because honestly, Favre had less on the offensive end during that run. Anyways, he made the Vikings completely change their offensive landscape for him and didn't care that the Vikings had a top 10 running back in Adrian Peterson. Even though, he played for our rivals... I was impressive with what Favre was doing at age 40 still.
If you read any of my prior posts about Favre, I thought Favre would break down like he did with the New York Jets or something even worse. I also thought the Packers would beat them twice and play with so much pride against Favre. My head clearly buried in sand during this whole process and I believe any other respecting Packer fan would believe the same thing. The true reason wasn't Favre's age but the fact of the matter, the Vikings are cursed. In addition, I didn't take into consideration that Favre is a warrior.
I have seen Favre gut out a bunch of performances, but not many playoff games like that. Favre seemed like he did everything possible to get to the Super Bowl that night and for most of the night, it wasn't Favre's fault they lost the game. If Peterson didn't fumble, same with Bernard Berrian the Vikings do not lose this game and playing in Miami in two weeks. Although what we got was Favre throwing a gut-wrenching interception to end regulation.
Since the 1997 Super Bowl, it is like the same movie I have been watching when seeing Favre in the playoffs. He throws a big time interception or makes monumental mistakes. He even did it before winning the Super Bowl. I hate to tell Favre fans this but the man isn't clutch in the postseason. Yes he did win a Super Bowl but so did Trent Dilfer. I think he isn't in the Top 5 quarterbacks if you consider winning postseason games more than stats. If stats were your main argument then you have to put Jim Kelly and Dan Marino in that argument who are classic postseason failures. I do not know if I am ready to call Favre a top 5 quarterback of all time.
I will not be shocked if Favre comes back because seriously, the man could do whatever he wants with the Viking franchise. I think it would be hilarious if he gets that itch again after the Vikes somehow pull off the trade for Donovan McNabb. This would probably mean that Brett would be shipped to Oakland... Mitch our resident Raider fan responded with a... JUST WIN BABY! Favre will do what he wants because simply, he is Favre.
-Charlie.
I know you have seen a lot of ESPN, columnists all over America, and every blogger who sits in their mom's basement has wrote about Favre. But I watched the man for 19 years of my life and then watched one year from a distance as he is off in the AFC. Finally, this year he buried a dagger into my heart by going to the Minnesota Vikings, our most hated rivals in the last ten years (no way can you argue this, the Chicago Bears have been a complete joke for the most part in the last decade).
I watched Favre this year have one of the best years of his career and I will not say that Brett had as good of a year as he did in his three straight MVP seasons because honestly, Favre had less on the offensive end during that run. Anyways, he made the Vikings completely change their offensive landscape for him and didn't care that the Vikings had a top 10 running back in Adrian Peterson. Even though, he played for our rivals... I was impressive with what Favre was doing at age 40 still.
If you read any of my prior posts about Favre, I thought Favre would break down like he did with the New York Jets or something even worse. I also thought the Packers would beat them twice and play with so much pride against Favre. My head clearly buried in sand during this whole process and I believe any other respecting Packer fan would believe the same thing. The true reason wasn't Favre's age but the fact of the matter, the Vikings are cursed. In addition, I didn't take into consideration that Favre is a warrior.
I have seen Favre gut out a bunch of performances, but not many playoff games like that. Favre seemed like he did everything possible to get to the Super Bowl that night and for most of the night, it wasn't Favre's fault they lost the game. If Peterson didn't fumble, same with Bernard Berrian the Vikings do not lose this game and playing in Miami in two weeks. Although what we got was Favre throwing a gut-wrenching interception to end regulation.
Since the 1997 Super Bowl, it is like the same movie I have been watching when seeing Favre in the playoffs. He throws a big time interception or makes monumental mistakes. He even did it before winning the Super Bowl. I hate to tell Favre fans this but the man isn't clutch in the postseason. Yes he did win a Super Bowl but so did Trent Dilfer. I think he isn't in the Top 5 quarterbacks if you consider winning postseason games more than stats. If stats were your main argument then you have to put Jim Kelly and Dan Marino in that argument who are classic postseason failures. I do not know if I am ready to call Favre a top 5 quarterback of all time.
I will not be shocked if Favre comes back because seriously, the man could do whatever he wants with the Viking franchise. I think it would be hilarious if he gets that itch again after the Vikes somehow pull off the trade for Donovan McNabb. This would probably mean that Brett would be shipped to Oakland... Mitch our resident Raider fan responded with a... JUST WIN BABY! Favre will do what he wants because simply, he is Favre.
-Charlie.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Covering Every Angle of Green Bay's Final Game
Heartbreaking. Gutwrenching. Soul-crushing. Depressing. Just pick any of those words and that would be a great way to describe the Packers defeat to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday night 51-45. I am still looking for answers, but I love that Green Bay came back fought hard as hell not giving up.
Aaron Rodgers played a hell of a game for being his first playoff game. I think he did a great job managing the game and not trying to force anything when the Packers were down in the first half plus he found every open receiver he could. Sadly, he missed Greg Jennings by a foot in overtime that would have won the game for us and honestly, I knew that was the play call. Mike McCarthy did the same thing against Denver in 2007; he wanted to get the hell of there when he could. The interception in the beginning was something that I felt I would never see out of Rodgers in real life, that looked like one of my Madden interceptions more so than anything else.
The offensive line of the Packers was very inconsistent but they were an upgrade from the second Minnesota game. They would have drives were the protection and the ability to run the ball was there then there were others were it seemed the O-line was lost out there. I think the New York Jets have proven that you can sign offensive lineman to contracts (Alan Faneca, Damian Woody) and be successful. I would love to see Ted Thompson bring in a lineman either at tackle or guard.
The combination of Greg Jennings and Jermichael Finley could be one of the scariest tandems in the coming years. Both played their asses off and Jennings made two catches that were so amazing, he did so much for the team on Sunday. I enjoy great tight end play and seriously considering buying a Finley jersey, he is awesome and a complete mismatch.
The biggest thing we should take away from this game was the inability to stop the Cardinals rushing attack. It was like watching week two of the NFL season with the Cincinnati Bengals. They were just getting gashed and guys like Johnny Jolly/Brad Jones utterly disappeared in this game. Both of those guys were playing great all year. I have no idea how Cardinals offensive line figured the Pack's rush defense so well.
I think the criticism of the secondary is a bit harsh because seriously, the Cardinals may have the best receiving core in the NFL and they were still very good without Anquan Boldin. Steve Breaston could start on almost any team and Early Doucet was a stud out of LSU. They spread the Packers out meaning we have to go Woodson-Williams-Bush-Underwood/Bell then add Atari Bigby's injury during the game was the knockout blow.
The thing that pissed me off the most more than the refs (get to that shortly) was hearing Nick Collins saying "We didn't do anything differently, same game plan." I have no idea how Dom Capers couldn't have come up with different schemes for the Cardinals. I would have blitzed consistently throwing the kitchen sink at Kurt Warner, the guy finds people open in zones. The pressure wasn't enough from the Packers and they need to force one or two more turnovers.
Do not get me wrong, I felt Mike McCarthy called a great game. A perfect onside kick, and kept his team composed after being down 21 and 17 points. But the mismanagement of the clock at the end of the first came back to bite us in the ass. A-Rod is a pretty quick quarterback but I wish he would have just sailed the ball out of the endzone at the end of the first half. If that happens, the Pack have one more shot at the endzone for a final touchdown.
Yes, the refs missed a blatant offensive pass interference and a helmet-to-helmet hit in overtime nonetheless. But the refs didn't throw an interception or get the ball stripped. If the Pack didn't have the turnovers, they probably win the game and to claim conspiracy is absolutely insane. Look, it's the element of human error and I don't know why the Packers always are the wrong end, just another depressing part of the evening.
Packer fans, be sad that we lost the game but don't say this year is a failure. They made the playoffs, which only twelve teams/fans get a chance to experience every year. The Dolphins, 49ers, and Broncos are still looking for their franchise quarterback after losing Dan Marino, Steve Young, and John Elway... The Packers have replaced Brett Favre in two years, that is completely unheard of in the NFL. We should be excited for the future and know that isn't the end of heading to the playoffs.
-Charlie.
Aaron Rodgers played a hell of a game for being his first playoff game. I think he did a great job managing the game and not trying to force anything when the Packers were down in the first half plus he found every open receiver he could. Sadly, he missed Greg Jennings by a foot in overtime that would have won the game for us and honestly, I knew that was the play call. Mike McCarthy did the same thing against Denver in 2007; he wanted to get the hell of there when he could. The interception in the beginning was something that I felt I would never see out of Rodgers in real life, that looked like one of my Madden interceptions more so than anything else.
The offensive line of the Packers was very inconsistent but they were an upgrade from the second Minnesota game. They would have drives were the protection and the ability to run the ball was there then there were others were it seemed the O-line was lost out there. I think the New York Jets have proven that you can sign offensive lineman to contracts (Alan Faneca, Damian Woody) and be successful. I would love to see Ted Thompson bring in a lineman either at tackle or guard.
The combination of Greg Jennings and Jermichael Finley could be one of the scariest tandems in the coming years. Both played their asses off and Jennings made two catches that were so amazing, he did so much for the team on Sunday. I enjoy great tight end play and seriously considering buying a Finley jersey, he is awesome and a complete mismatch.
The biggest thing we should take away from this game was the inability to stop the Cardinals rushing attack. It was like watching week two of the NFL season with the Cincinnati Bengals. They were just getting gashed and guys like Johnny Jolly/Brad Jones utterly disappeared in this game. Both of those guys were playing great all year. I have no idea how Cardinals offensive line figured the Pack's rush defense so well.
I think the criticism of the secondary is a bit harsh because seriously, the Cardinals may have the best receiving core in the NFL and they were still very good without Anquan Boldin. Steve Breaston could start on almost any team and Early Doucet was a stud out of LSU. They spread the Packers out meaning we have to go Woodson-Williams-Bush-Underwood/Bell then add Atari Bigby's injury during the game was the knockout blow.
The thing that pissed me off the most more than the refs (get to that shortly) was hearing Nick Collins saying "We didn't do anything differently, same game plan." I have no idea how Dom Capers couldn't have come up with different schemes for the Cardinals. I would have blitzed consistently throwing the kitchen sink at Kurt Warner, the guy finds people open in zones. The pressure wasn't enough from the Packers and they need to force one or two more turnovers.
Do not get me wrong, I felt Mike McCarthy called a great game. A perfect onside kick, and kept his team composed after being down 21 and 17 points. But the mismanagement of the clock at the end of the first came back to bite us in the ass. A-Rod is a pretty quick quarterback but I wish he would have just sailed the ball out of the endzone at the end of the first half. If that happens, the Pack have one more shot at the endzone for a final touchdown.
Yes, the refs missed a blatant offensive pass interference and a helmet-to-helmet hit in overtime nonetheless. But the refs didn't throw an interception or get the ball stripped. If the Pack didn't have the turnovers, they probably win the game and to claim conspiracy is absolutely insane. Look, it's the element of human error and I don't know why the Packers always are the wrong end, just another depressing part of the evening.
Packer fans, be sad that we lost the game but don't say this year is a failure. They made the playoffs, which only twelve teams/fans get a chance to experience every year. The Dolphins, 49ers, and Broncos are still looking for their franchise quarterback after losing Dan Marino, Steve Young, and John Elway... The Packers have replaced Brett Favre in two years, that is completely unheard of in the NFL. We should be excited for the future and know that isn't the end of heading to the playoffs.
-Charlie.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Wildcard Picks
I know you have been waiting for this and also wondering why I didn't get the college basketball picks in time (big time sports day yesterday). I will be doing the picks of the games today and tomorrow, if you forgot last year I went a straight 1-3 to start of the year. So here is hoping that things will be better.
5. NY Jets at 4. Cincinnati Bengals- I think the Jets are coming into this game way too overconfident with Rex Ryan blabbering about how they are "the best team" and "should be favored." Somebody tell Rex that he has a rookie quarterback who has been know to be unstable in games. I understand why people like the Jets with Darrelle Revis and their rushing attack. I think this is a close game and because of the experience of Carson Palmer will be the difference today. CIN 23-17
6. Philadelphia at 3. Dallas- My dad always told me "Charlie it's tough to beat a team three times." I always remember that when I am watching games or picking games. I really like what the Cowboys are doing in the last couple days and seem to be that team thats getting hot at the right time. Tony Romo has to prove himself in the playoffs now, he did in December but still is unproven in the playoffs. Philadelphia beat teams they were supposed to but played poorly against playoff teams, not a good sign. I think they have the game plan for DeSean Jackson who is their home run hitter on offense. DAL 24-13
6. Baltimore at 3. New England- I don't know what it is about the Ravens but I hate watching them. A lot like Sanchez, I do not trust in Joe Flacco and if the Ravens fall behind early, they have to rely on Flacco. The Patriots although are a completely different team without Wes Welker who is the number one security blanket in the NFL and you have to expect a lot of double teams on Randy Moss. I think their defense will prevail in this game and trust me, this one will be an ugly one. NE 17-9
5. Green Bay at 4. Arizona- The Packers head into a familiar place in the Desert where they have played well in the first two games and Aaron Rodgers seemed very comfortable as well. Basically the same stuff we have been saying about the Packers, need to keep Rodgers protected, get pressure on Kurt Warner, and good secondary play. I think they can do all three and Clay Matthews will be the player of this game, watch out for him. Plus the NFL Network is reporting that Anquan Boldin is out for the game, which is a huge injury. I think the Pack show their teeth in this one. GB 31-20
-Charlie.
5. NY Jets at 4. Cincinnati Bengals- I think the Jets are coming into this game way too overconfident with Rex Ryan blabbering about how they are "the best team" and "should be favored." Somebody tell Rex that he has a rookie quarterback who has been know to be unstable in games. I understand why people like the Jets with Darrelle Revis and their rushing attack. I think this is a close game and because of the experience of Carson Palmer will be the difference today. CIN 23-17
6. Philadelphia at 3. Dallas- My dad always told me "Charlie it's tough to beat a team three times." I always remember that when I am watching games or picking games. I really like what the Cowboys are doing in the last couple days and seem to be that team thats getting hot at the right time. Tony Romo has to prove himself in the playoffs now, he did in December but still is unproven in the playoffs. Philadelphia beat teams they were supposed to but played poorly against playoff teams, not a good sign. I think they have the game plan for DeSean Jackson who is their home run hitter on offense. DAL 24-13
6. Baltimore at 3. New England- I don't know what it is about the Ravens but I hate watching them. A lot like Sanchez, I do not trust in Joe Flacco and if the Ravens fall behind early, they have to rely on Flacco. The Patriots although are a completely different team without Wes Welker who is the number one security blanket in the NFL and you have to expect a lot of double teams on Randy Moss. I think their defense will prevail in this game and trust me, this one will be an ugly one. NE 17-9
5. Green Bay at 4. Arizona- The Packers head into a familiar place in the Desert where they have played well in the first two games and Aaron Rodgers seemed very comfortable as well. Basically the same stuff we have been saying about the Packers, need to keep Rodgers protected, get pressure on Kurt Warner, and good secondary play. I think they can do all three and Clay Matthews will be the player of this game, watch out for him. Plus the NFL Network is reporting that Anquan Boldin is out for the game, which is a huge injury. I think the Pack show their teeth in this one. GB 31-20
-Charlie.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Three Packers to Sing LMAFO "I'm in Miami..."
The NFL wrap-up got derailed by a multiplicity of things therefore I will give you my thoughts on the Pro Bowl roster more so about the Green Bay Packers. We are hopefully getting five posts done today, whoa nellie. Here we go...
I think the Pro Bowl is a pretty dumb idea but I do like that it's now in the Super Bowl location, like that it's before the Super Bowl because it gives you something to watch. It is fine that players who will go on to play in the Super Bowl will not play because they never did after the fact.
No question in my mind was Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, and Drew Brees the three best quarterbacks in the NFC this season and good selections. I do not think A-Rod is the starter of the Pro Bowl because he didn't get off to an outrageous start with the team like Brees/Favre did for their teams. Stats-wise he looks just as good as Brees and beats out Favre. Sporting News (don't have the link) called Rodgers the player of the next decade, pretty cool stuff.
Charles Woodson is the lone starter for the Pack and I think everyone in that state of Wisconsin believes that Chuck should be Defensive Player of the Year. I think he deserves to especially after the Vikings Jared Allen not looking as strong in the last few games. Facebook statuses galore of "75% of the earth is covered by water, the rest is covered by Charles Woodson." He is our first reliable, go-to cornerback in forever. Even when the Packers went to the Super Bowl, Doug Evans and Tyrone Williams were not lock up corners.
I am not sure Ted Thompson logic behind not giving Nick Collins a big contract after last year. He made the Pro Bowl last year and now made it again so the money is piling up in Collins favor. We need to re-sign him next year and if that doesn't happen, I will probably be more in the Anti-Ted camp than ever before. Collins-Woodson combination in the secondary can make up for Jarrett Bush and Atari Bigby's lapses in coverage.
I know my buddy Seth loves Clay Matthews and after he stripped the ball from Adrian Peterson in October game against the Vikings he said and I quote "I am naming my kid Clay m'fin Matthews Krueger!" That is a nice spot for him and he will probably get into the Pro Bowl. I think Brian Orakpo making the starters makes no difference with who wins Defensive Rookie of the Year, which will be very close. I will also say this... The Packers are not a playoff team without Matthews, he makes a difference in the pass rush and would love to see him drop in coverage once in awhile.
-Charlie.
I think the Pro Bowl is a pretty dumb idea but I do like that it's now in the Super Bowl location, like that it's before the Super Bowl because it gives you something to watch. It is fine that players who will go on to play in the Super Bowl will not play because they never did after the fact.
No question in my mind was Brett Favre, Aaron Rodgers, and Drew Brees the three best quarterbacks in the NFC this season and good selections. I do not think A-Rod is the starter of the Pro Bowl because he didn't get off to an outrageous start with the team like Brees/Favre did for their teams. Stats-wise he looks just as good as Brees and beats out Favre. Sporting News (don't have the link) called Rodgers the player of the next decade, pretty cool stuff.
Charles Woodson is the lone starter for the Pack and I think everyone in that state of Wisconsin believes that Chuck should be Defensive Player of the Year. I think he deserves to especially after the Vikings Jared Allen not looking as strong in the last few games. Facebook statuses galore of "75% of the earth is covered by water, the rest is covered by Charles Woodson." He is our first reliable, go-to cornerback in forever. Even when the Packers went to the Super Bowl, Doug Evans and Tyrone Williams were not lock up corners.
I am not sure Ted Thompson logic behind not giving Nick Collins a big contract after last year. He made the Pro Bowl last year and now made it again so the money is piling up in Collins favor. We need to re-sign him next year and if that doesn't happen, I will probably be more in the Anti-Ted camp than ever before. Collins-Woodson combination in the secondary can make up for Jarrett Bush and Atari Bigby's lapses in coverage.
I know my buddy Seth loves Clay Matthews and after he stripped the ball from Adrian Peterson in October game against the Vikings he said and I quote "I am naming my kid Clay m'fin Matthews Krueger!" That is a nice spot for him and he will probably get into the Pro Bowl. I think Brian Orakpo making the starters makes no difference with who wins Defensive Rookie of the Year, which will be very close. I will also say this... The Packers are not a playoff team without Matthews, he makes a difference in the pass rush and would love to see him drop in coverage once in awhile.
-Charlie.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Ramblings From a Disappointed Fan
Do you know today was the first game that finished 37-36? Yeah me either but you know what the game still sucked at the ending. I will say this I got over the lost pretty quick and then got pissed again when Minnesota lost today knowing that if we won, there would still be an outside shot at the division. A couple thoughts on today's game...
-Aaron Rodgers is the awesome. He might have cost me a fantasy win but he put the team on his shoulders when the Pack couldn't get the run started but he is easily a top five quarterback in the NFL. Nothing he could do about that last drive.
-The Pack could have had more than fourteen points in the first half with all the drops that the receivers had. Nothing do I hate more than drops. So many opportunities missed in the first half.
-Big ups to the offensive line, I knew that A-Rod got hit a lot but he only suffered one sack on the day. They held up tough against probably one of the best front sevens in the league. I know their secondary is one of the worst but their pass rush is still very tough.
-Please for the Love of Lombardi, no one freak out about our defense. The reason why we sucked today is because Pittsburgh plays our defense themselves and their offense sees it all the time. Not to mention, they had 10 days to prepare for pretty much everything. They will be just fine.
-Jarrett Bush/Josh Bell both suck and will cause me heartache whenever the Packers lose in the playoffs. You can book that, tell Vegas right now because they are the bane of my football existence, trust me.
-I did not get the coverage at all on the final drive or the overall decision to only rush three makes no sense to me. Big Ben gets sacked a lot because he surveys the field better than most quarterbacks taking more time leading to sacks. I wish Clay Matthews and company would have rushed on the final drive.
-A lot of what ifs from today's game but the biggest one has to be what if Cullen Jenkins sacks the quarterback with .13 seconds we win. It's that simple and it sucks to know that, probably the worst feeling of the night.
-Nothing is worst than having an unreliable kicker in the NFL or college football. It makes or breaks your team more than anything else. The Packers now have that for the first time in a bunch of years since the Brett Conway days.
-I am starting to hate Big Ben. He complains about every call and acts like he is a goddamn conductor out there trying to guide plays. He just seems smug out there. Maybe its Pennsylvania thing because I feel the same way about Donovan McNabb.
-Speaking of Big Ben, he sure as hell can lead a comeback. In the past couple years, I think he is the one quarterback you do not want to see with less than 2 minutes. More than Manning, Favre, or Brady.
-With Denver losing, it would not shock me in the slightest if the Steelers make it into the playoffs. This sort of win is changes team and inspires team. Although, their secondary might be so bad that it will not be enough to carry them there. But I am excited to see how the AFC playoffs pan out.
-It is just one game fans, yeah it sucks but life goes on. We will beat Seattle and Arizona because both teams have given up on the season and they will be ready for the playoffs for whoever is waiting for them on the first week.
Charlie.
-Aaron Rodgers is the awesome. He might have cost me a fantasy win but he put the team on his shoulders when the Pack couldn't get the run started but he is easily a top five quarterback in the NFL. Nothing he could do about that last drive.
-The Pack could have had more than fourteen points in the first half with all the drops that the receivers had. Nothing do I hate more than drops. So many opportunities missed in the first half.
-Big ups to the offensive line, I knew that A-Rod got hit a lot but he only suffered one sack on the day. They held up tough against probably one of the best front sevens in the league. I know their secondary is one of the worst but their pass rush is still very tough.
-Please for the Love of Lombardi, no one freak out about our defense. The reason why we sucked today is because Pittsburgh plays our defense themselves and their offense sees it all the time. Not to mention, they had 10 days to prepare for pretty much everything. They will be just fine.
-Jarrett Bush/Josh Bell both suck and will cause me heartache whenever the Packers lose in the playoffs. You can book that, tell Vegas right now because they are the bane of my football existence, trust me.
-I did not get the coverage at all on the final drive or the overall decision to only rush three makes no sense to me. Big Ben gets sacked a lot because he surveys the field better than most quarterbacks taking more time leading to sacks. I wish Clay Matthews and company would have rushed on the final drive.
-A lot of what ifs from today's game but the biggest one has to be what if Cullen Jenkins sacks the quarterback with .13 seconds we win. It's that simple and it sucks to know that, probably the worst feeling of the night.
-Nothing is worst than having an unreliable kicker in the NFL or college football. It makes or breaks your team more than anything else. The Packers now have that for the first time in a bunch of years since the Brett Conway days.
-I am starting to hate Big Ben. He complains about every call and acts like he is a goddamn conductor out there trying to guide plays. He just seems smug out there. Maybe its Pennsylvania thing because I feel the same way about Donovan McNabb.
-Speaking of Big Ben, he sure as hell can lead a comeback. In the past couple years, I think he is the one quarterback you do not want to see with less than 2 minutes. More than Manning, Favre, or Brady.
-With Denver losing, it would not shock me in the slightest if the Steelers make it into the playoffs. This sort of win is changes team and inspires team. Although, their secondary might be so bad that it will not be enough to carry them there. But I am excited to see how the AFC playoffs pan out.
-It is just one game fans, yeah it sucks but life goes on. We will beat Seattle and Arizona because both teams have given up on the season and they will be ready for the playoffs for whoever is waiting for them on the first week.
Charlie.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Turkey Day NFL Picks
Alright since my post total is low, I am just going to do the three picks and then a new one on Sunday to save room for any other thoughts during this week.
Green Bay (6-4) at Detroit (2-8)- Well this is coming to after the wonderful start for the Packers and the Lions want this game bad, this scares me a lot. Matthew Stafford is a complete warrior playing with a separate shoulder. We will sweat this game out entirely. GB 24-21
Oakland (3-7) at Dallas (7-3)- I really believe the Raiders will give Dallas a run for their money. I think Bruce Gradowski brought some life into this team and the Cowboys are prime for their December swoon, its close enough to happen. I think the home team pulls it out in another close game. DAL 27-21
NY Giants (6-4) at Denver (6-4)- A must win for both teams especially for the Giants if the Cowboys and Packers win earlier in the day. Is Kyle Orton playing? A good question to ask but I think the Broncos will play inspired at home featuring another close game. DEN 21-17
-Charlie.
Green Bay (6-4) at Detroit (2-8)- Well this is coming to after the wonderful start for the Packers and the Lions want this game bad, this scares me a lot. Matthew Stafford is a complete warrior playing with a separate shoulder. We will sweat this game out entirely. GB 24-21
Oakland (3-7) at Dallas (7-3)- I really believe the Raiders will give Dallas a run for their money. I think Bruce Gradowski brought some life into this team and the Cowboys are prime for their December swoon, its close enough to happen. I think the home team pulls it out in another close game. DAL 27-21
NY Giants (6-4) at Denver (6-4)- A must win for both teams especially for the Giants if the Cowboys and Packers win earlier in the day. Is Kyle Orton playing? A good question to ask but I think the Broncos will play inspired at home featuring another close game. DEN 21-17
-Charlie.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Plague of Charlie Tritschler
Programming note, I will be doing the picks for at least the first three games and the one college one for tomorrow but have everything done for CFB by Friday, NFL by Saturday. I couldn't think of another creative title than that one but it seems like my teams have really been bit with the injury bug in the past couple of days.
The lesser of the two evils, Marquette who already was small got dwarfed down to Gary Coleman losing 6'8 Horace-Grant look-a-like Chris Otule for the season with a broken foot. Older Mach wondered on Twitter yesterday if the AL was built on an Indian burial ground and I am beginning to believe the same thing. I feel bad for Otule because everything I read made it sound that he progressed mightily in the past couple of weeks. If Marquette were smart, they would do a full-court press for 60-70 percent of the game to combat the lack of size.
Now on to the much bigger issue, the Packers have lost both Al Harris and Aaron Kampman for the year. Kampman I pondered the idea when he was out with a concussion if he could really play in the 3-4? It will be interesting to see how Brad Jones/Brady Poppinga and others handle Kampman's absence. I think it makes the team for blitz happy. Harris worries me completely due to see more of #24 Jarrett Bush, the reincarnation of Bhowah Jue on the football field. Tramon Williams needs to prove in the coming months that he is going to be the next big thing in the Packer secondary. Also Atari Bigby must cover the tight end better for the Packers to be successful in December.
2009 in sports for my teams (Packers, Marquette, Brewers, Bucks)- Year of Injuries. Screw you 09.
-Charlie.
The lesser of the two evils, Marquette who already was small got dwarfed down to Gary Coleman losing 6'8 Horace-Grant look-a-like Chris Otule for the season with a broken foot. Older Mach wondered on Twitter yesterday if the AL was built on an Indian burial ground and I am beginning to believe the same thing. I feel bad for Otule because everything I read made it sound that he progressed mightily in the past couple of weeks. If Marquette were smart, they would do a full-court press for 60-70 percent of the game to combat the lack of size.
Now on to the much bigger issue, the Packers have lost both Al Harris and Aaron Kampman for the year. Kampman I pondered the idea when he was out with a concussion if he could really play in the 3-4? It will be interesting to see how Brad Jones/Brady Poppinga and others handle Kampman's absence. I think it makes the team for blitz happy. Harris worries me completely due to see more of #24 Jarrett Bush, the reincarnation of Bhowah Jue on the football field. Tramon Williams needs to prove in the coming months that he is going to be the next big thing in the Packer secondary. Also Atari Bigby must cover the tight end better for the Packers to be successful in December.
2009 in sports for my teams (Packers, Marquette, Brewers, Bucks)- Year of Injuries. Screw you 09.
-Charlie.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Impressions from the 2009 NFL Season
I am just giving basically a bunch of quick hitters for the NFL season. Just things that I have noticed during the season. Its been a really strange year with many bad teams with probably seven teams who might hope they get the number one pick. Here we go...
-The Green Bay Packers have disappointed me so far. I believe I said a Pop-Warner pimple faced eleven year old could probably get three sacks against anyone on the Packers offensive line. Aaron Rodgers might die against Dallas, Baltimore, or Pittsburgh. Also the 3-4 hasn't been a success so far. Aaron Schatz of Football Insiders said on the BS Report on Monday, the Pack does have the easiest schedule for the rest of the year. I will continue to pick the Packers because its against my religion to do otherwise.
-The New Orleans Saints are the best team in the NFC. No questions ask. Drew Brees, in my opinion is the MVP so far. They need to stop making turnovers though if they think they can win the Super Bowl. Also their secondary gets no credit, they are the x-factor.
-The Bears might be the same disappointment level. People expected this NFC North to be the most competitive division in football and it's been a bigger flop than the new Boondock Saints movie (why even go there by the way?). No defense whatsoever and I fear Lovie Smith may be looking for work next year.
-The Vikings get two lines from me... They look like the third best team but I am still on a wait and see before crowing them.
-Dallas fans, I just want to remind you how much Tony Romo sucks in December. Just keep remembering that. I know he tears up the Packers in the two games they have played. I think the Cowboys make the playoffs but no playoff wins for Romo.
-Eagles/Falcons/Cardinals have a chance to be pretty good teams by the end of the year but who really knows. The inconsistencies of all three teams doesnt make any of these teams contenders by no means. I think Arizona will win the NFC West and one of those teams makes the Wild Card.
-I am not sold on Indianapolis yet. I feel they need to show me something this weekend to call me a believer. Peyton Manning is playing his ass off but the secondary injuries will come back to haunt them. I am willing to bet they do not get the one seed.
-My roommate Brett feels the Patriots are playing at that "2005 Level", which I agree with because they are doing it with nobodies on defense plus they are running the ball. They will run away with the AFC East.
-The AFC North and West will provide the most excitement for division races. The Steeler-Bengal game will tell us a lot about both teams and the Chargers will come back to win the AFC West, sorry Broncos I am starting to fade off. Also Houston, and Baltimore miss the playoffs.
-Charlie.
-The Green Bay Packers have disappointed me so far. I believe I said a Pop-Warner pimple faced eleven year old could probably get three sacks against anyone on the Packers offensive line. Aaron Rodgers might die against Dallas, Baltimore, or Pittsburgh. Also the 3-4 hasn't been a success so far. Aaron Schatz of Football Insiders said on the BS Report on Monday, the Pack does have the easiest schedule for the rest of the year. I will continue to pick the Packers because its against my religion to do otherwise.
-The New Orleans Saints are the best team in the NFC. No questions ask. Drew Brees, in my opinion is the MVP so far. They need to stop making turnovers though if they think they can win the Super Bowl. Also their secondary gets no credit, they are the x-factor.
-The Bears might be the same disappointment level. People expected this NFC North to be the most competitive division in football and it's been a bigger flop than the new Boondock Saints movie (why even go there by the way?). No defense whatsoever and I fear Lovie Smith may be looking for work next year.
-The Vikings get two lines from me... They look like the third best team but I am still on a wait and see before crowing them.
-Dallas fans, I just want to remind you how much Tony Romo sucks in December. Just keep remembering that. I know he tears up the Packers in the two games they have played. I think the Cowboys make the playoffs but no playoff wins for Romo.
-Eagles/Falcons/Cardinals have a chance to be pretty good teams by the end of the year but who really knows. The inconsistencies of all three teams doesnt make any of these teams contenders by no means. I think Arizona will win the NFC West and one of those teams makes the Wild Card.
-I am not sold on Indianapolis yet. I feel they need to show me something this weekend to call me a believer. Peyton Manning is playing his ass off but the secondary injuries will come back to haunt them. I am willing to bet they do not get the one seed.
-My roommate Brett feels the Patriots are playing at that "2005 Level", which I agree with because they are doing it with nobodies on defense plus they are running the ball. They will run away with the AFC East.
-The AFC North and West will provide the most excitement for division races. The Steeler-Bengal game will tell us a lot about both teams and the Chargers will come back to win the AFC West, sorry Broncos I am starting to fade off. Also Houston, and Baltimore miss the playoffs.
-Charlie.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Favre Strikes Again
People hyped up the game from the start of the signing of Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings was the return to Lambeau Field. Nobody had any idea what kind of reception Favre was going to receive and I truly do not believe many Packer fans thought we will going to lose on Sunday, especially after losing to the Vikes earlier on in the year. I made a couple of quotes the first time around and I think they still stand true today.
"Don't worry Packer fans its only Game Four. Two back in the division in October doesn't mean as much as November." - Well now its November and it means a hell of a lot more that we lost. We are now two games back virtually out of the division hunt and now battling the likes of Dallas/Philadelphia/Atlanta/NY Giants for the Wild Card spots. The NFC will not be decided until the final week of the season, I will tell you that much. After Minnesota and New Orleans, there hasn't been a legit team in NFC. There are a lot of good teams but I really feel the Saints hold the claim of being a great team.
Remember, no quarterback at the age of 40 has won a playoff game ever - That serves as fair warning to any of you Viking fans or Packer non-believers out there. Yes, they do not play any cold weather games but the fact of matter is the old age catches up to you. Favre will have those weeks where he will look like complete dogshit. I will make this claim right now, not a chance in hell does he take the Vikes to the Super Bowl. If that happens, I will probably drown myself in nacho cheese because everything I preached in the past two years would be a lie.
The game sucked yes. But I am not falling off the wagon, believing the Packers will be 8-8. You are crazy if you think believe that. They have three extremely tough games against Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Dallas. I think T.J. Lang will be a household name by the end of the year, and I firmly believe that Mike McCarthy will find his head out of his ass. Maybe I am just a wishful thinker but man, you gotta believe.
-Charlie.
"Don't worry Packer fans its only Game Four. Two back in the division in October doesn't mean as much as November." - Well now its November and it means a hell of a lot more that we lost. We are now two games back virtually out of the division hunt and now battling the likes of Dallas/Philadelphia/Atlanta/NY Giants for the Wild Card spots. The NFC will not be decided until the final week of the season, I will tell you that much. After Minnesota and New Orleans, there hasn't been a legit team in NFC. There are a lot of good teams but I really feel the Saints hold the claim of being a great team.
Remember, no quarterback at the age of 40 has won a playoff game ever - That serves as fair warning to any of you Viking fans or Packer non-believers out there. Yes, they do not play any cold weather games but the fact of matter is the old age catches up to you. Favre will have those weeks where he will look like complete dogshit. I will make this claim right now, not a chance in hell does he take the Vikes to the Super Bowl. If that happens, I will probably drown myself in nacho cheese because everything I preached in the past two years would be a lie.
The game sucked yes. But I am not falling off the wagon, believing the Packers will be 8-8. You are crazy if you think believe that. They have three extremely tough games against Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Dallas. I think T.J. Lang will be a household name by the end of the year, and I firmly believe that Mike McCarthy will find his head out of his ass. Maybe I am just a wishful thinker but man, you gotta believe.
-Charlie.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Oh Man.
I really don't know what to say tonight. I mean I thought the whole week into the night was going very well and we were derailed by the Minnesota Vikings. You can say "Well its only a seven point defeat" but that doesn't even begin to describe how things went especially in the second half.
The first thing we have to look at is the offensive line was like a Spanish bullfighter just doing a big fat ole the entire game. They were helpless the whole night and I worry that Aaron Rodgers will be hit more than a crash-test dummy by week 8. To make matters worse, Daryn Colledge went out with an injury and you have Mark Tauscher lifting waiting for a team to sign him him in Madison, Wisconsin. This just has to happen now especially if Colledge is out for even a week. Eight sacks is inexcusable for an offensive line at any level... HS, College Football, and no doubt about it the NFL.
The other thing that has to be addressed that the two turnovers plus one goal line stand in the Green Bay scoring area (30-35 yards heading into the end zone). The first I would put a bit on Aaron Rodgers and the O-Line but there are a lot of lineman who struggled with Jared Allen. If the Packers score field goal or touchdown before the Vikings, it might have sway the entire ball game. The second one all on A-Rod on the ten yard out that was picked by Jennings. First off, the only thing I agree with Monday Night Football cast most of the night (They were all over Favre's junk the whole night, got annoying) that play call should have never been called. The final one, we should have went with an A-Rod sneak on 3rd and Goal instead of a pass call.
I really do not want to talk much about Brett Favre because he will be over everywhere on ESPN and other places the next couple weeks. Favre played his ass off. He tore apart the secondary more so Al Harris but I hope people do not jump back on the Favre bandwagon. Remember, no quarterback at the age of 40 has won a playoff game ever. He will break down because its a long season and the Packer run defense will be studied for weeks on how to stop Adrian Peterson.
Don't worry Packer fans its only Game Four. Two back in the division in October doesn't mean as much as November.
-Charlie.
The first thing we have to look at is the offensive line was like a Spanish bullfighter just doing a big fat ole the entire game. They were helpless the whole night and I worry that Aaron Rodgers will be hit more than a crash-test dummy by week 8. To make matters worse, Daryn Colledge went out with an injury and you have Mark Tauscher lifting waiting for a team to sign him him in Madison, Wisconsin. This just has to happen now especially if Colledge is out for even a week. Eight sacks is inexcusable for an offensive line at any level... HS, College Football, and no doubt about it the NFL.
The other thing that has to be addressed that the two turnovers plus one goal line stand in the Green Bay scoring area (30-35 yards heading into the end zone). The first I would put a bit on Aaron Rodgers and the O-Line but there are a lot of lineman who struggled with Jared Allen. If the Packers score field goal or touchdown before the Vikings, it might have sway the entire ball game. The second one all on A-Rod on the ten yard out that was picked by Jennings. First off, the only thing I agree with Monday Night Football cast most of the night (They were all over Favre's junk the whole night, got annoying) that play call should have never been called. The final one, we should have went with an A-Rod sneak on 3rd and Goal instead of a pass call.
I really do not want to talk much about Brett Favre because he will be over everywhere on ESPN and other places the next couple weeks. Favre played his ass off. He tore apart the secondary more so Al Harris but I hope people do not jump back on the Favre bandwagon. Remember, no quarterback at the age of 40 has won a playoff game ever. He will break down because its a long season and the Packer run defense will be studied for weeks on how to stop Adrian Peterson.
Don't worry Packer fans its only Game Four. Two back in the division in October doesn't mean as much as November.
-Charlie.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The Time Has Come
I am counting down to Monday. Most people aren't looking forward to Monday but I know anyone who has a pulse in the Wisconsin-Minnesota area will be ready for the night's game.
The Green Bay Packers match up with the Minnesota Vikings and Brett Favre. This has been the one date that people have been waiting for since Brett decided to play for the purple and gold. What really does make me sick is the fact that people switched from Packers to Viking fans because they have the biggest man-crush in the world for Favre. Once Favre is retired, none of you if you are reading can join the Packer bandwagon again. That breaks so many rules in sports for creating against the Packers that you are not allowed back.
If the Packers lose on Monday, I will be depressed that the Packers lost but here's the thing. I will be sick of ESPN by thirty minutes of waking up because they will be banging the Favre shit over our heads and people will be just saying "I told you so." Here's thing you Favre fanatics which might be compared to the Mansion cult minus the whole killing aspect: It's week four! Favre will not be the same quarterback in five to seven weeks from now and that's when the Vikings begin to crumble.
No matter what happens, it should be a fun one.
-Charlie.
The Green Bay Packers match up with the Minnesota Vikings and Brett Favre. This has been the one date that people have been waiting for since Brett decided to play for the purple and gold. What really does make me sick is the fact that people switched from Packers to Viking fans because they have the biggest man-crush in the world for Favre. Once Favre is retired, none of you if you are reading can join the Packer bandwagon again. That breaks so many rules in sports for creating against the Packers that you are not allowed back.
If the Packers lose on Monday, I will be depressed that the Packers lost but here's the thing. I will be sick of ESPN by thirty minutes of waking up because they will be banging the Favre shit over our heads and people will be just saying "I told you so." Here's thing you Favre fanatics which might be compared to the Mansion cult minus the whole killing aspect: It's week four! Favre will not be the same quarterback in five to seven weeks from now and that's when the Vikings begin to crumble.
No matter what happens, it should be a fun one.
-Charlie.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
I Am In Need of a Dorlean
Man I hate to say that I told you so but.... I told you so about Anthony Smith. Now that both of our safeties are banged up and add to the fact, the Packers finally figured out that Aaron Rouse is washed up. Why on earth didn't we keep Anthony Smith? I really hope this is a big question at the end of the season to Ted Thompson.
I am not one to criticize the management especially with the Green Bay Packers but this one falls slowly on the Thompson/Mike McCarthy. I have no idea why Anthony Smith wasn't kept. I have a few reasons why he should have been.
1. Bigby's sudden injury proneness- I am starting to fall out flavor with Bigby because he can throw around the hard hits but Bigby gets hurt more than Eric is wrong. Therefore thats a lot for those who do not know E. He even got banged up around training camp and I really do believe the Bigby experiment will be done after 09.
2. Aaron Rouse- He sucked in preseason due to the fact he had a hamstring injury throughout the whole training camp. Once again, why wasn't he the one cut instead of Smith?! I do not get it whatsoever. The middle was like a parting of the red sea from the linebacker to the safeties with Rouse back there. Then we cut him in the third week. Awesome.
3. He knows the 3-4- He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers for many years therefore he knows how to play the system unlike the guys we have out there. Cmon Ted this seems way too simple.
I am not one to criticize the management especially with the Green Bay Packers but this one falls slowly on the Thompson/Mike McCarthy. I have no idea why Anthony Smith wasn't kept. I have a few reasons why he should have been.
1. Bigby's sudden injury proneness- I am starting to fall out flavor with Bigby because he can throw around the hard hits but Bigby gets hurt more than Eric is wrong. Therefore thats a lot for those who do not know E. He even got banged up around training camp and I really do believe the Bigby experiment will be done after 09.
2. Aaron Rouse- He sucked in preseason due to the fact he had a hamstring injury throughout the whole training camp. Once again, why wasn't he the one cut instead of Smith?! I do not get it whatsoever. The middle was like a parting of the red sea from the linebacker to the safeties with Rouse back there. Then we cut him in the third week. Awesome.
3. He knows the 3-4- He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers for many years therefore he knows how to play the system unlike the guys we have out there. Cmon Ted this seems way too simple.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Ocho Headed for the Lambeau Crowd... Child Please
If you do not know what Child Please is, I demand you look up what Chad Ochocinco said on Hard Knocks this season. Also that title is no disrespect to Chad, I just wanted to use it when I was talking about him. I am also attempting to tweet him this article to see if he was a response for us.
If you didnt hear today, Chad Ochocinco said at his press conference that he will be doing a Lambeau Leap next weekend if he scores a touchdown. He believes that Packer fans will accept him into the stands and hold him up there. Uhhh.....
I love Ocho, I think he is a hell of a ball player and I really do not think the stunts he pulls distracts his team. Like he has said, I haven't got a DUI or Ocho doesn't drink at all. If he just went out and did his job without the antics like Larry Fitzgerald, he would be herald as this leader of wide receivers in the NFL. Chad is beast out there and I laugh at most of his antics.
But I do warn him about heading into the Lambeau stands. All he should remember the time he headed into the Dawg Pound and got blessed with a beer shower. The other time would be when the Leap started to become popular, Robert Brooks then Green Bay Packer who headed into the stands of the Metrodome ending up with a broken jaw from a fan that punched him. Now I would like to think Green Bay is classier than that but you never know with fans.
I hope he does it just because it will add something to the game. Hopefully that's the Bengals and his only touchdown for the day.
-Charlie.
If you didnt hear today, Chad Ochocinco said at his press conference that he will be doing a Lambeau Leap next weekend if he scores a touchdown. He believes that Packer fans will accept him into the stands and hold him up there. Uhhh.....
I love Ocho, I think he is a hell of a ball player and I really do not think the stunts he pulls distracts his team. Like he has said, I haven't got a DUI or Ocho doesn't drink at all. If he just went out and did his job without the antics like Larry Fitzgerald, he would be herald as this leader of wide receivers in the NFL. Chad is beast out there and I laugh at most of his antics.
But I do warn him about heading into the Lambeau stands. All he should remember the time he headed into the Dawg Pound and got blessed with a beer shower. The other time would be when the Leap started to become popular, Robert Brooks then Green Bay Packer who headed into the stands of the Metrodome ending up with a broken jaw from a fan that punched him. Now I would like to think Green Bay is classier than that but you never know with fans.
I hope he does it just because it will add something to the game. Hopefully that's the Bengals and his only touchdown for the day.
-Charlie.
Anthony Smith Would Be Great Right Now....
I hate to be cynical about the Packers season already but this seems to be a repeat of 2008 season when it comes to injuries. The Pack lost Atari Bigby for a month with a sprained knee and now will have Aaron Rouse as the Strong Safety.
I think the Packers will be fine without Bigby but now this raises the question, Ted why didn't you cut Rouse and have Anthony Smith? I think it should be pointed out that Rouse had hamstring problems through all of a training camp having him missed most of it. Also Greg Bedard of the Journal Sentinel and others thought he might even get cut. Smith was a guy who yes talks some shit but Smith knew what he was doing in that 3-4 defense. He was throwing around big hits and playing good football.
In addition, you have to worry about Rouse's health. Not only his hamstring has created problems for him in the past. I will be on pins and needles for the whole month that Bigby is out for. I really dont want to have relieve 2008 where Charlie Peprah trying to cover wide receiver when he really does belong in the CFL.
-Charlie.
I think the Packers will be fine without Bigby but now this raises the question, Ted why didn't you cut Rouse and have Anthony Smith? I think it should be pointed out that Rouse had hamstring problems through all of a training camp having him missed most of it. Also Greg Bedard of the Journal Sentinel and others thought he might even get cut. Smith was a guy who yes talks some shit but Smith knew what he was doing in that 3-4 defense. He was throwing around big hits and playing good football.
In addition, you have to worry about Rouse's health. Not only his hamstring has created problems for him in the past. I will be on pins and needles for the whole month that Bigby is out for. I really dont want to have relieve 2008 where Charlie Peprah trying to cover wide receiver when he really does belong in the CFL.
-Charlie.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Week One Wrap-Up: Crazier Than Kanye
Basically this is going to be my weekly wrap-up on Monday Night/Tuesday Morning for all of you and the main focus will be on the Green Bay Packers yet I will give a bunch of quick hitters about all the games that were significant. Quick opinion on Kanye West... Yes he is an asshole but haven't we known that for years since his rise to popularity. Also he was doing pulls out of a Cognac bottle therefore people do dumb shit when they are drunk. Now on to the NFL...
Oh my, what a weekend it was and we will start where it matters the Green Bay Packers who were playing their arch-rivals the Chicago Bears. Every Bears fan was trash-talking this whole summer about Jay Cutler and the future of their franchise.. blah blah blah. How about we talk about the Packer defense that took the ball away four times from Cutler? Okay. They looked awesome sending pressure from everywhere and you could tell that Cutler was flustered (see Clay Matthews punking him). Minus Atari Bigby's injury (sprained knee), I cannot find one concern about the defense. They played magnificent.
The offense side was rattled by the new look Bears defense who were very good until losing Brian Urlacher (more to come). Also the offense plan seemed weird at times throwing long balls at times not needed and relying on the run too much. Thats the end of my rant though because when its all said and done Aaron Rodgers hit Greg Jennings deep for the game-winning score. I also think the Pack need to reconsider Allen Barbre at Right Tackle, give it another game because Adewale Ogunleye is one of the best so maybe its makes him stronger who knows.
Finally, I really like that Aaron Rodgers won the game for the Packers. As my roommates and I all agreed no one can complain about A-Rod not being clutch or Mike McCarthy's play calling late in the game. I hope all the fans became believers last night.
Quick Thoughts on the rest of the NFL...
-I dont care what my roommate Brett says.... Jake Delhomme is now in the twilight of his career and I think he is lasting only one/two more games as a starter. Panthers will end up 8-8 at best.
-Donovon McNabb injury will hurt for one week or so which I really dont think hurts them. In addition, it has nothing to do with his arm.
-Bears fans it could be a long year when you had Super Bowl in your eyes. Losing Brian Urlacher for the season is like losing Tom Brady yet there is no Matt Cassel in Chi-City.
-Great Monday Night Football games today. Buffalo once again chokes which is the story of their lives but I was impressed with their young o-line/Fred Jackson. Tom Brady and the young defense should be fine. The team who had the biggest impact on me was Oakland who were the best I have seen them in many years. They might surprised a couple teams, we will see.
-Very impressed with San Francisco, New York Giants Defense, Dallas Offense.
-Charlie.
Oh my, what a weekend it was and we will start where it matters the Green Bay Packers who were playing their arch-rivals the Chicago Bears. Every Bears fan was trash-talking this whole summer about Jay Cutler and the future of their franchise.. blah blah blah. How about we talk about the Packer defense that took the ball away four times from Cutler? Okay. They looked awesome sending pressure from everywhere and you could tell that Cutler was flustered (see Clay Matthews punking him). Minus Atari Bigby's injury (sprained knee), I cannot find one concern about the defense. They played magnificent.
The offense side was rattled by the new look Bears defense who were very good until losing Brian Urlacher (more to come). Also the offense plan seemed weird at times throwing long balls at times not needed and relying on the run too much. Thats the end of my rant though because when its all said and done Aaron Rodgers hit Greg Jennings deep for the game-winning score. I also think the Pack need to reconsider Allen Barbre at Right Tackle, give it another game because Adewale Ogunleye is one of the best so maybe its makes him stronger who knows.
Finally, I really like that Aaron Rodgers won the game for the Packers. As my roommates and I all agreed no one can complain about A-Rod not being clutch or Mike McCarthy's play calling late in the game. I hope all the fans became believers last night.
Quick Thoughts on the rest of the NFL...
-I dont care what my roommate Brett says.... Jake Delhomme is now in the twilight of his career and I think he is lasting only one/two more games as a starter. Panthers will end up 8-8 at best.
-Donovon McNabb injury will hurt for one week or so which I really dont think hurts them. In addition, it has nothing to do with his arm.
-Bears fans it could be a long year when you had Super Bowl in your eyes. Losing Brian Urlacher for the season is like losing Tom Brady yet there is no Matt Cassel in Chi-City.
-Great Monday Night Football games today. Buffalo once again chokes which is the story of their lives but I was impressed with their young o-line/Fred Jackson. Tom Brady and the young defense should be fine. The team who had the biggest impact on me was Oakland who were the best I have seen them in many years. They might surprised a couple teams, we will see.
-Very impressed with San Francisco, New York Giants Defense, Dallas Offense.
-Charlie.
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