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.
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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.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Vince Wilfork.. The Biggest Driver of the Whambulance
I love the Whambulance posts because really it's about players who bitch a little too much about certain things and need to be told to shut up. The reason why I say New England Patriot Defensive Tackle Vince Wilfork is the biggest driver is due to the man weighing 325 pounds and if you seen pictures that is an understatement.
Wilfork said that if the Pats decide to Franchise Tag him that would be a "slap in the face." As my main man Chad OchoCinco says, Child Please. Seriously, Wilfork is a nose-tackle and in my opinion, I would be very weary to give those player long contracts and big money. The reason is once they get their first big contract, it appears that a lot of the hard work they put in to get said contract goes away, which leads to massive snack attacks. If I were the Pats, I wouldn't trust that Wilfork would stay in shape to play at his highest level and personally would let hm go if I didn't franchise him in the first place.
Then this story grew when Asante Samuel said that "The Patriots do not care about you." Oh sorry Asante, just because they decided to move on without you, doesnt correlate into nobody caring about you as a person. Personally, I believe the Patriots are more team-first than most in the NFL and maybe they do not care about guys as much as other teams in the NFL. I have no sympathy for these guys because they are blessed they are playing in the league and the team doesn't need to cater to your personal bullshit.
-Charlie.
Wilfork said that if the Pats decide to Franchise Tag him that would be a "slap in the face." As my main man Chad OchoCinco says, Child Please. Seriously, Wilfork is a nose-tackle and in my opinion, I would be very weary to give those player long contracts and big money. The reason is once they get their first big contract, it appears that a lot of the hard work they put in to get said contract goes away, which leads to massive snack attacks. If I were the Pats, I wouldn't trust that Wilfork would stay in shape to play at his highest level and personally would let hm go if I didn't franchise him in the first place.
Then this story grew when Asante Samuel said that "The Patriots do not care about you." Oh sorry Asante, just because they decided to move on without you, doesnt correlate into nobody caring about you as a person. Personally, I believe the Patriots are more team-first than most in the NFL and maybe they do not care about guys as much as other teams in the NFL. I have no sympathy for these guys because they are blessed they are playing in the league and the team doesn't need to cater to your personal bullshit.
-Charlie.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Ramblings From the Wild Card Weekend
I am going to separate post about the Packer-Cardinal game because it needs it but I do not want to forget about the rest of the games. Therefore I am just going to give you guys a bunch of quick hitters of the three games and I think for the first time in years, I watched all the games plus I have grown closer to the NFL this year.
Jets 24 Bengals 14
-Joe Theismann is still allowed to be a color guy? My goodness was him, Tom Hammond, and Joe Gibbs just awful. I like Hammond, he does a great job with Notre Dame Football calls but he seemed so uncomfortable with the two former Redskins.
-Darrelle Revis is an absolute monster. I haven't watched that many games of the New York Jets but he is honestly the best cover corner in the league right now, better than Charles Woodson (Chuck does so much more on the field in terms of the run, zone coverage, other stuff). Look at the roll call of the guys he has shut down.
-Mark Sanchez, probably the one guy I am the happiest for because I enjoyed watching him at USC and I think he has the moxy to be a great quarterback. He got a lot of help from the running attack of Shonn Greene (awesome game too) and Thomas Jones.
-The offensive line of the Jets is seriously underrated; the best in the league that I have seen this year and that can propel their chances to continue.
-Carson Palmer, were you alive out there? Theismann could have done a better job out there
Dallas 34 Philadelphia 14
-The Cowboys impressed the most out of anybody this weekend. I thought they played the toughest out of any team and they look dangerous headed into the next few rounds.
-I think the one thing happened to the Eagles and it's simple: People figured out the game plan on DeSean Jackson and LeSean McCoy isn't doing much as a running back. McNabb just seemed lost out there, which is something we have grown acustomed to in years past.
-There wasn't much that stood out to me, just a dominating performance by Boys'. Like I said, they look damn good.
Baltimore 33 New England 14
-I thought there was no way this would be a blowout either way. I didn't trust the Ravens and I thought before Wes Welker went out with an injury, I thought the Pats were a sneaky Super Bowl pick. Ray Rice opening TD proved me wrong
-The Ravens got lucky that the officiating was so loose, big key for them and if that happens again in Indy look out.
-Ray Rice in my mind is a top ten running back and could be in that top five realm come next year. He has power/speed. Rice could be the difference maker of this playoffs.
- I would like to call this end of the Patriot Dynasty, I think Bill Belichick isn't the same coach he was a couple years ago. I cannot explain it but with the Jets getting better, the Dolphins are still young, and the Bills get the right coach, the AFC East becomes very dangerous.
Charlie.
Jets 24 Bengals 14
-Joe Theismann is still allowed to be a color guy? My goodness was him, Tom Hammond, and Joe Gibbs just awful. I like Hammond, he does a great job with Notre Dame Football calls but he seemed so uncomfortable with the two former Redskins.
-Darrelle Revis is an absolute monster. I haven't watched that many games of the New York Jets but he is honestly the best cover corner in the league right now, better than Charles Woodson (Chuck does so much more on the field in terms of the run, zone coverage, other stuff). Look at the roll call of the guys he has shut down.
-Mark Sanchez, probably the one guy I am the happiest for because I enjoyed watching him at USC and I think he has the moxy to be a great quarterback. He got a lot of help from the running attack of Shonn Greene (awesome game too) and Thomas Jones.
-The offensive line of the Jets is seriously underrated; the best in the league that I have seen this year and that can propel their chances to continue.
-Carson Palmer, were you alive out there? Theismann could have done a better job out there
Dallas 34 Philadelphia 14
-The Cowboys impressed the most out of anybody this weekend. I thought they played the toughest out of any team and they look dangerous headed into the next few rounds.
-I think the one thing happened to the Eagles and it's simple: People figured out the game plan on DeSean Jackson and LeSean McCoy isn't doing much as a running back. McNabb just seemed lost out there, which is something we have grown acustomed to in years past.
-There wasn't much that stood out to me, just a dominating performance by Boys'. Like I said, they look damn good.
Baltimore 33 New England 14
-I thought there was no way this would be a blowout either way. I didn't trust the Ravens and I thought before Wes Welker went out with an injury, I thought the Pats were a sneaky Super Bowl pick. Ray Rice opening TD proved me wrong
-The Ravens got lucky that the officiating was so loose, big key for them and if that happens again in Indy look out.
-Ray Rice in my mind is a top ten running back and could be in that top five realm come next year. He has power/speed. Rice could be the difference maker of this playoffs.
- I would like to call this end of the Patriot Dynasty, I think Bill Belichick isn't the same coach he was a couple years ago. I cannot explain it but with the Jets getting better, the Dolphins are still young, and the Bills get the right coach, the AFC East becomes very dangerous.
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.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Could Care Less About a Pursuit of Perfection
Well I need to give you my picks for the weekend's games about the NFL and thankfully, the NFL Network is carrying both of the undefeated teams in the early part of the football weekend. I am not thankful that I have to go to either the Doz's house or a bar to see the games although I am glad because it gives me a chance to rant about how much I hate now when teams go towards to perfection.
Its awful. We have two NFL teams, the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts are making their push towards a perfect unbeaten season, which doubles the chances that one of those teams will actually go unbeaten for the regular season. This also means that we have to see Mercury Morris, and Bob Griese plus different members of the 72' Dolphins team. The only reason why I would like to see the Saints or Colts do the unbeaten season is to see Morris go away for good. Officially burying his 15 minutes of fame because personally, no one I hate more than Morris in terms of pseudo-NFL celebrities.
I am not a fan of the undefeated seasons (see 2007 rant) because ESPN and other sports networks work round the clock to compare the schedules seeing if the teams can really do it. Why not just go by a week-by-week basis dissecting the games the Colts/Saints play and then break it down like usual game win or lose? No that would be too easy. Now this isn't half as bad as the Patriots run for the unbeaten season for a couple of reasons... a.) There are so many other things going on the sports world, no one realizes that the Saints/Colts could do something only two other teams have done, b.) the Saints/Colts are not doing it in the same fashion as the Patriots did.
That category b. is something that I have been big on the whole year. I find it weird that I am not as impressive with either team that much. I like the Saints but unless you count the New England game, they haven't looked like world beaters on both sides of the ball. The Colts really haven't had that standout game, rather just Peyton Manning playing at another level that the rest of the NFL. I have picked both teams to lose countless times for the reason of it, it has to be this weekend. But they are good teams finding alternative ways to win ball games.
Now it's the whole play/rest starters question but that is absurd to think about because honestly, you have to keep the players fresh to try to win the Super Bowl. The starters playing is not neccessarily going for the undefeated season, more like not letting our playoff arch-enemy the San Diego Chargers beat us in three to four weeks. Anyways here are the perfection picks...
Indianapolis (13-0) at Jacksonville (7-6)- The Colts have struggled in Jacksonville at times in the past decade and I think the Jaguars need to show the world that they are deserving of that six seed of the playoffs in AFC. I think the Colts are going to treat this like any other game and Peyton Manning will do work against the Jags by the fourth quarter. IND 24-14
Dallas (8-5) at New Orleans (13-0)- Another team that has prove they belong in the postseason talk, the Dallas Cowboys who look the Dan Marino Dolphins who were classically known for collapsing in the month of December. The Saints crowd should be jacked and the Saints offense is facing likely a DeMarcus Ware-less Cowboy team, rut roh. This will be a classic Tony Romo shitting the bed game, not close. NO 38-14
Sorry everyone, one more week of perfection talk.
-Charlie.
Its awful. We have two NFL teams, the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts are making their push towards a perfect unbeaten season, which doubles the chances that one of those teams will actually go unbeaten for the regular season. This also means that we have to see Mercury Morris, and Bob Griese plus different members of the 72' Dolphins team. The only reason why I would like to see the Saints or Colts do the unbeaten season is to see Morris go away for good. Officially burying his 15 minutes of fame because personally, no one I hate more than Morris in terms of pseudo-NFL celebrities.
I am not a fan of the undefeated seasons (see 2007 rant) because ESPN and other sports networks work round the clock to compare the schedules seeing if the teams can really do it. Why not just go by a week-by-week basis dissecting the games the Colts/Saints play and then break it down like usual game win or lose? No that would be too easy. Now this isn't half as bad as the Patriots run for the unbeaten season for a couple of reasons... a.) There are so many other things going on the sports world, no one realizes that the Saints/Colts could do something only two other teams have done, b.) the Saints/Colts are not doing it in the same fashion as the Patriots did.
That category b. is something that I have been big on the whole year. I find it weird that I am not as impressive with either team that much. I like the Saints but unless you count the New England game, they haven't looked like world beaters on both sides of the ball. The Colts really haven't had that standout game, rather just Peyton Manning playing at another level that the rest of the NFL. I have picked both teams to lose countless times for the reason of it, it has to be this weekend. But they are good teams finding alternative ways to win ball games.
Now it's the whole play/rest starters question but that is absurd to think about because honestly, you have to keep the players fresh to try to win the Super Bowl. The starters playing is not neccessarily going for the undefeated season, more like not letting our playoff arch-enemy the San Diego Chargers beat us in three to four weeks. Anyways here are the perfection picks...
Indianapolis (13-0) at Jacksonville (7-6)- The Colts have struggled in Jacksonville at times in the past decade and I think the Jaguars need to show the world that they are deserving of that six seed of the playoffs in AFC. I think the Colts are going to treat this like any other game and Peyton Manning will do work against the Jags by the fourth quarter. IND 24-14
Dallas (8-5) at New Orleans (13-0)- Another team that has prove they belong in the postseason talk, the Dallas Cowboys who look the Dan Marino Dolphins who were classically known for collapsing in the month of December. The Saints crowd should be jacked and the Saints offense is facing likely a DeMarcus Ware-less Cowboy team, rut roh. This will be a classic Tony Romo shitting the bed game, not close. NO 38-14
Sorry everyone, one more week of perfection talk.
-Charlie.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
When the Saints Go Marching In....
Cheesy title but I am really not in the mood to make a creative title. If you want a non-paying job creating titles for me, let me know. Anyways, the New Orleans Saints dominated the New England Patriots last night in a rousing 38-17, there were so many things that impressed me last night about the Saints.
First off, their secondary impressed me playing without a couple of their key cogs, I thought Touchdown Tom was set for a monster day and the Pats would expose some things that we haven't seen about the Saints. Mike McKenzie and Darren Sharper look like the versions that we as Packer fans all saw in the early 2000s. Also I commented on this but I wish the Packers could have taken a look at McKenzie after Al Harris went down for the season.
New Orleans' overall defense has been better than anyone could have imagined. Gregg Williams is a mastermind and Jonathan Vilma in my opinion is one of the better middle linebackers in the NFL. Vilma makes the defense go and if he is getting into the mix, it will be a long night for offenses.
Next, the Saints rushing attack is about as lethal as Mark "the Shark" Titus' three-point jumper. If you dont know Titus then we aren't friends. The combination of Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell alone makes it so hard for teams to scheme against New Orleans because you have to worry about both the running/passing game. Add a healthy Reggie Bush that is when the New Orleans offense becomes really dynamic. One of my readers Mike commented on this last night and believes this is why the Saints would win. Good call Mike.
Quick notes about the Patriots... They will only win their first round playoff game if they play Jacksonville, Baltimore, or maybe Denver again. It would be a road game and those are opponents in my opinion that the Pats defense could stop. Tom Brady is fine, just rattled by the Saints overall defense and their offense isn't the problem. The fact the once-strong Patriot D isn't the same anymore is a whole world of hurt for them.
The final comment I have is Devery Henderson is a real fantasy asshole. He puts up two points against Tampa Bay who is the equivalent to New Zealand's army then plays an AFC East leader New England, he goes off for 20. This is the difference between going 2-1 this week instead I go 0-3. Damn you Devery.
-Charlie.
First off, their secondary impressed me playing without a couple of their key cogs, I thought Touchdown Tom was set for a monster day and the Pats would expose some things that we haven't seen about the Saints. Mike McKenzie and Darren Sharper look like the versions that we as Packer fans all saw in the early 2000s. Also I commented on this but I wish the Packers could have taken a look at McKenzie after Al Harris went down for the season.
New Orleans' overall defense has been better than anyone could have imagined. Gregg Williams is a mastermind and Jonathan Vilma in my opinion is one of the better middle linebackers in the NFL. Vilma makes the defense go and if he is getting into the mix, it will be a long night for offenses.
Next, the Saints rushing attack is about as lethal as Mark "the Shark" Titus' three-point jumper. If you dont know Titus then we aren't friends. The combination of Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell alone makes it so hard for teams to scheme against New Orleans because you have to worry about both the running/passing game. Add a healthy Reggie Bush that is when the New Orleans offense becomes really dynamic. One of my readers Mike commented on this last night and believes this is why the Saints would win. Good call Mike.
Quick notes about the Patriots... They will only win their first round playoff game if they play Jacksonville, Baltimore, or maybe Denver again. It would be a road game and those are opponents in my opinion that the Pats defense could stop. Tom Brady is fine, just rattled by the Saints overall defense and their offense isn't the problem. The fact the once-strong Patriot D isn't the same anymore is a whole world of hurt for them.
The final comment I have is Devery Henderson is a real fantasy asshole. He puts up two points against Tampa Bay who is the equivalent to New Zealand's army then plays an AFC East leader New England, he goes off for 20. This is the difference between going 2-1 this week instead I go 0-3. Damn you Devery.
-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, 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.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
NFL Playoffs Predictions and a Super Bowl Winner
Heres how I see the rankings going by the end of the year....
NFC: 1. Philadelphia 2. Green Bay 3. New Orleans 4. Seattle 5. New York Giants 6. Minnesota I honestly see that happening with GB/Philly flip-flopping. I cannot see the Saints or the Seahawks pushing for the two top spots. I could see the two wild card poising a threat. The NFC is by far the tougher division this year. There are multiple teams who can be that sixth team as is the same for the division winners.
AFC: 1. San Diego 2 Pittsburgh 3. New England 4. Indianapolis 5. Baltimore 6. Tennessee I think the Chargers has a schedule as easy as Shawne Merriman's girlfriend and they almost have six wins sown up already. Also the Steelers/Ravens get to play those three teams too, trust me its not even fair. The AFC has the better top teams but they have nowhere near the parody.
Wildcard Weekend
(3) New Orleans beats (6) Minnesota- The end of Favre? Who really knows but it would dash the hype of Favre returning to Lambeau for the playoffs. Also Favre's body will be almost a corpse at this point therefore Adrian Peterson will not be able to do it all.
(5) New York Giants over (4) Seattle- I am not that impressed with the Hawks' its don't have a forty-year old running QB. They get a bit of home field advantage with playing far from NYC but the Giants D will be too good.
(3) New England beats (6) Tennessee- The Patriots have always been able to stop the run and that is the one thing the Titans need to win ball games. Also Tennessee doesn't have enough secondary to contain Brady.
(5) Baltimore over (4) Indianapolis- I think the Ravens have a chance to be a very good team this year and the Colts have enough to get them to the playoffs yet not enough to beat a team like Baltimore.
Divisional Round
(1) Philadelphia beats (5) NY Giants- Second straight year, this time at their crib. The Eagles should be able to pressure Eli Manning all day and the offense will have enough to carry them to another NFC Championship visit.
(2) Green Bay over (3) New Orleans- A dome team from the South coming to Lambeau in the dead of winter... rut roh. There is no Mike Vick on the Saints therefore we should win handily in Aaron Rodgers first playoff game.
(5) Baltimore beats (1) San Diego- We will see this game at the same venue and I could see whatever team loses first comes back in the playoffs to win. Anyways, I think the make-up of Baltimore spells disaster for the Chargers.
(2) Pittsburgh over (3) New England- I have trouble taking the Pats farther than this because their defense is a bunch of no-ones plus the Steelers bring back so damn much. Big Ben will prevail in this one.
Championship Games
(2) Green Bay beats (1) Philadelphia- This might be a homer pick but seriously, the Packers are clicking already (its only September!) They can get this done in the house of horrors known as Philly.
(2) Pittsburgh beats (5) Baltimore- Much of the same of last year, the Steelers will out physical the second-best physical team. Hopefully just another huge hit-fest.
Super Bowl
Pittsburgh beats Green Bay- I gotta do it. There is no way I could see the Masters of the 3-4 get outsmarted by the newly 3-4 beasts. I think it would take a big game from Willie Parker though to get it done.
Now on to the picks for both sides.
NFC: 1. Philadelphia 2. Green Bay 3. New Orleans 4. Seattle 5. New York Giants 6. Minnesota I honestly see that happening with GB/Philly flip-flopping. I cannot see the Saints or the Seahawks pushing for the two top spots. I could see the two wild card poising a threat. The NFC is by far the tougher division this year. There are multiple teams who can be that sixth team as is the same for the division winners.
AFC: 1. San Diego 2 Pittsburgh 3. New England 4. Indianapolis 5. Baltimore 6. Tennessee I think the Chargers has a schedule as easy as Shawne Merriman's girlfriend and they almost have six wins sown up already. Also the Steelers/Ravens get to play those three teams too, trust me its not even fair. The AFC has the better top teams but they have nowhere near the parody.
Wildcard Weekend
(3) New Orleans beats (6) Minnesota- The end of Favre? Who really knows but it would dash the hype of Favre returning to Lambeau for the playoffs. Also Favre's body will be almost a corpse at this point therefore Adrian Peterson will not be able to do it all.
(5) New York Giants over (4) Seattle- I am not that impressed with the Hawks' its don't have a forty-year old running QB. They get a bit of home field advantage with playing far from NYC but the Giants D will be too good.
(3) New England beats (6) Tennessee- The Patriots have always been able to stop the run and that is the one thing the Titans need to win ball games. Also Tennessee doesn't have enough secondary to contain Brady.
(5) Baltimore over (4) Indianapolis- I think the Ravens have a chance to be a very good team this year and the Colts have enough to get them to the playoffs yet not enough to beat a team like Baltimore.
Divisional Round
(1) Philadelphia beats (5) NY Giants- Second straight year, this time at their crib. The Eagles should be able to pressure Eli Manning all day and the offense will have enough to carry them to another NFC Championship visit.
(2) Green Bay over (3) New Orleans- A dome team from the South coming to Lambeau in the dead of winter... rut roh. There is no Mike Vick on the Saints therefore we should win handily in Aaron Rodgers first playoff game.
(5) Baltimore beats (1) San Diego- We will see this game at the same venue and I could see whatever team loses first comes back in the playoffs to win. Anyways, I think the make-up of Baltimore spells disaster for the Chargers.
(2) Pittsburgh over (3) New England- I have trouble taking the Pats farther than this because their defense is a bunch of no-ones plus the Steelers bring back so damn much. Big Ben will prevail in this one.
Championship Games
(2) Green Bay beats (1) Philadelphia- This might be a homer pick but seriously, the Packers are clicking already (its only September!) They can get this done in the house of horrors known as Philly.
(2) Pittsburgh beats (5) Baltimore- Much of the same of last year, the Steelers will out physical the second-best physical team. Hopefully just another huge hit-fest.
Super Bowl
Pittsburgh beats Green Bay- I gotta do it. There is no way I could see the Masters of the 3-4 get outsmarted by the newly 3-4 beasts. I think it would take a big game from Willie Parker though to get it done.
Now on to the picks for both sides.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
NFL Preview: AFC East/AFC North
Now we move on to the AFC who is proving to be more top heavy than Pamala Anderson in her prime. They have about four to five really good teams but no real parody at all inside the league. Anyways here we go...
AFC East
1. New England Patriots- Key Players: QB Tom Brady WR Randy Moss LB Jared Mayo Key Games- at/vs NY Jets (9/20, 11/22) vs. Baltimore (10/4) vs. Tennessee (10/18) vs/at Miami (11/8, 12/6) at Indianapolis (11/15) at New Orleans (11/30) Outlook- No reason for me not to believe that they will be the best in the East with Brady back. Their defense is a bit shaky but their offense can handle that.
2. Miami Dolphins- Key Players: RB Ronnie Brown, LB Channing Crowder, LB Joey Porter Key Games: at Indianapolis (9/21) vs/at NY Jets (10/12, 11/1) vs. New Orleans (10/25) at/vs New England (11/8, 12/6) at Tennessee (12/20) vs. Pittsburgh (1/3) Outlook- The Phins have a reasonable schedule and you wonder how good Chad Pennington can be this year after a magical season ago. They will fall short of the playoffs but finish second.
3. New York Jets- Key Players: RB Thomas Jones LB David Harris QB Mark Sanchez Key Games- vs./at New England (9/20 11/22) at Tennessee (9/27) at New Orleans (10/4) at/vs. Miami (10/12, 11/1) at Indianapolis (12/27) Outlook- I think Sanchez couldnt have asked for a worst start to his career with all the tough games at the beginning but I think they go on a big run possibly pushing a Wild Card spot late.
4. Buffalo Bills- Key Players: RB Marshawn Lynch WR Terrell Owens S Donte Whitner Key Games- at/vs New England (9/14, 12/20) vs. New Orleans (9/27) at Tennessee (11/15) vs. Indianapolis (1/3) Outlook- I think it will be a rough year for TO and the boys with him already not liking the offense plus dealing without Lynch for 3 weeks.
AFC East
1. New England Patriots- Key Players: QB Tom Brady WR Randy Moss LB Jared Mayo Key Games- at/vs NY Jets (9/20, 11/22) vs. Baltimore (10/4) vs. Tennessee (10/18) vs/at Miami (11/8, 12/6) at Indianapolis (11/15) at New Orleans (11/30) Outlook- No reason for me not to believe that they will be the best in the East with Brady back. Their defense is a bit shaky but their offense can handle that.
2. Miami Dolphins- Key Players: RB Ronnie Brown, LB Channing Crowder, LB Joey Porter Key Games: at Indianapolis (9/21) vs/at NY Jets (10/12, 11/1) vs. New Orleans (10/25) at/vs New England (11/8, 12/6) at Tennessee (12/20) vs. Pittsburgh (1/3) Outlook- The Phins have a reasonable schedule and you wonder how good Chad Pennington can be this year after a magical season ago. They will fall short of the playoffs but finish second.
3. New York Jets- Key Players: RB Thomas Jones LB David Harris QB Mark Sanchez Key Games- vs./at New England (9/20 11/22) at Tennessee (9/27) at New Orleans (10/4) at/vs. Miami (10/12, 11/1) at Indianapolis (12/27) Outlook- I think Sanchez couldnt have asked for a worst start to his career with all the tough games at the beginning but I think they go on a big run possibly pushing a Wild Card spot late.
4. Buffalo Bills- Key Players: RB Marshawn Lynch WR Terrell Owens S Donte Whitner Key Games- at/vs New England (9/14, 12/20) vs. New Orleans (9/27) at Tennessee (11/15) vs. Indianapolis (1/3) Outlook- I think it will be a rough year for TO and the boys with him already not liking the offense plus dealing without Lynch for 3 weeks.
(AFC North)1. Pittsburgh Steelers Key Players- QB Big Ben (saving space people!), WR Santonio Holmes, LB James Harriosn Key Games-vs. Tennessee (9/10) vs. San Diego (10/4) vs. Minnesota (10/25) at/vs Baltimore (11/22, 12/27) vs. Green Bay (12/20) Outlook- Wow, talk about an easy schedule, they will have home-field in the playoffs no doubt about it plus unreal media attention. Still a class act team. North
2. Baltimore Ravens: Key Players- S Ed Reed LB Terrell Suggs QB Joe Flacco Key Games- at San Diego (9/20) at New England (10/4) at Minnesota (10/18) vs. Indianapolis (11/15) vs/at Baltimore (11/22, 12/27) at Green Bay (12/7) Outlook- The first Wild Card winner of the AFC and their defense is going to tough as nails again. Flacco has a chance to be much better too.
3. Cincinnati Bengals: Key Players- QB Carson Palmer WR Chad OchoCinco WR Laveraneus Coles Key Games- at Green Bay (9/20) vs/at Pittsburgh (9/27, 11/15) at/vs Baltimore (10/11 11/8) at Minnesota (12/13) at San Diego (12/20) Outlook- This is my roommate E's surprise team of the year, I dont see it. Very tough schedule plus their defense isnt that special.
4. Cleveland Browns: Key Players- QB Brady Quinn WR Braylon Edwards DT Shaun Rogers Key Games- vs. Minnesota (9/13) at/vs Baltimore (9/27, 11/16) at/vs Pittsburgh (10/25, 12/10) vs. San Diego (12/6) Outlook- It is going to an ugly year for the Browns even though I enjoy Quinn a lot, he has no defense help.
-Charlie.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Cassel gets Tagged
It was announced today by the Patriots that Matt Cassel will have the Franchise tag on him which is If the designated franchise player elects to play for the team that designated him with the franchise tag, and does not negotiate a contract with another team his one year salary is guaranteed. Also its for a player with high-skilled importance.
I think this all boils down to that the Pats worry that Tom Brady will not be ready by the beginning of the year. Its a smart move by New England because it's likely the worst case scenario is that Brady will be ready before the trading deadline and if Cassel looks good for those first couple of weeks, some team will want to trade for him. Further, if Brady is ready by some part of preseason the Patriots can deal Cassel before the season starts. It really is the best of both worlds.
Just to update all of you curious on Brady's status, I got this from Wissports via NBC.com... "After the infection was detected [in October], Brady went through six weeks of antibiotics and surgical irrigation of the infected area. The infection finally cleared but as it currently stands, both the ACL and MCL remain "loose," the league source said. Meanwhile, scar tissue that built up in the knee as Brady's body battled the infection is still present and might need to be surgically removed." That doesnt sound promising if you're a Patriot fan.
-Charlie.
I think this all boils down to that the Pats worry that Tom Brady will not be ready by the beginning of the year. Its a smart move by New England because it's likely the worst case scenario is that Brady will be ready before the trading deadline and if Cassel looks good for those first couple of weeks, some team will want to trade for him. Further, if Brady is ready by some part of preseason the Patriots can deal Cassel before the season starts. It really is the best of both worlds.
Just to update all of you curious on Brady's status, I got this from Wissports via NBC.com... "After the infection was detected [in October], Brady went through six weeks of antibiotics and surgical irrigation of the infected area. The infection finally cleared but as it currently stands, both the ACL and MCL remain "loose," the league source said. Meanwhile, scar tissue that built up in the knee as Brady's body battled the infection is still present and might need to be surgically removed." That doesnt sound promising if you're a Patriot fan.
-Charlie.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Super Bowl- Bet it Feels Great to be 18-1
First off sorry for the long wait everyone, I have been busy doing the school thing and I have so many things to write about on here such as the Super Bowl, Duke-UNC, Shaq/Gasol Trades, Signing Day, and Arlen Spector.
How great was the Super Bowl? No one saw this coming unless you were a diehard Giant fan who knew their Giants could win this thing. The one team we all hated two weeks ago now they are consider saving us from the Evil Empire of Football known as the New England Patriots. Just some thoughts about the Super Bowl
- The offensive line for the Patriots just could not handle the pressure of the Giants which was unreal because they have a couple All-Pros and Brady has had all the time in the world this year. As Strahan says, "THEY STOMP THEM OUT". Brady was just getting drilled all the time and for the first time in a long while, he was rattled.
-Tom Brady's ankle should not be an excuse for why Brady was not able to scramble or move around in the pocket. McNabb was throwing up and struggling with the flu yet everyone dismissed that excuse so I will do the same.
-Eli Manning is out of the shadows of all of the bust quarterbacks that have been drafted in the top ten who have just been awful. My dad said he thought "Eli needed a change of teams" before the playoffs started. He was definetly off about that one yet Eli has also proven another thing... The man is clutch. They have won 6 games in the fourth quarter and he just acts like nothing in the world phases him.
-Plaxico Burress is a straight up baller and I think he is a complete jackass when he puts on an act for a frickin 10 yard out route yet he was wounded throughout the entire year with all sorts of injuries then slips in the shower on Tuesday where the Giants training staff thought he torn his MCL and he still played!
-David Tyree picked the biggest stage for his key moment this year as he did nothing througout the regular season yet caught a touchdown then makes the most incredible catch in the Super Bowl. My buddy, Shay reminded me via text that he went to Syracuse which leads to me to believe that Gerry McNamera will end up on a NBA team to hit the game-winner to send a team to the finals.
-I dont think I have to go over how Billy Boy was classless for leaving the field with a second left, he is a prick we all know this. A lot of good coaches are assholes and they win ball games, if that was me I would be rattled before belief and I am sure Bill felt like crying.
-Credits goes to my friends Steve and Pat who both thought the Giants would go to the Super Bowl, now Pat deserves more because he thought they would win it all. I actually have to cook Steve up a steak for the Giants making it, no big deal for how good this victory felt.
-The Patriots lost because of a couple things but one of the main reasons was they were overconfident. They pattened 19-0 before they won anything, the Boston mayor already had the parade ready, and then all of that went haywire putting all of New England on suicide watch.
-I am happy that the people of Boston have no one to blame this one on either just pure choke, drink it in.
Charlie.
How great was the Super Bowl? No one saw this coming unless you were a diehard Giant fan who knew their Giants could win this thing. The one team we all hated two weeks ago now they are consider saving us from the Evil Empire of Football known as the New England Patriots. Just some thoughts about the Super Bowl
- The offensive line for the Patriots just could not handle the pressure of the Giants which was unreal because they have a couple All-Pros and Brady has had all the time in the world this year. As Strahan says, "THEY STOMP THEM OUT". Brady was just getting drilled all the time and for the first time in a long while, he was rattled.
-Tom Brady's ankle should not be an excuse for why Brady was not able to scramble or move around in the pocket. McNabb was throwing up and struggling with the flu yet everyone dismissed that excuse so I will do the same.
-Eli Manning is out of the shadows of all of the bust quarterbacks that have been drafted in the top ten who have just been awful. My dad said he thought "Eli needed a change of teams" before the playoffs started. He was definetly off about that one yet Eli has also proven another thing... The man is clutch. They have won 6 games in the fourth quarter and he just acts like nothing in the world phases him.
-Plaxico Burress is a straight up baller and I think he is a complete jackass when he puts on an act for a frickin 10 yard out route yet he was wounded throughout the entire year with all sorts of injuries then slips in the shower on Tuesday where the Giants training staff thought he torn his MCL and he still played!
-David Tyree picked the biggest stage for his key moment this year as he did nothing througout the regular season yet caught a touchdown then makes the most incredible catch in the Super Bowl. My buddy, Shay reminded me via text that he went to Syracuse which leads to me to believe that Gerry McNamera will end up on a NBA team to hit the game-winner to send a team to the finals.
-I dont think I have to go over how Billy Boy was classless for leaving the field with a second left, he is a prick we all know this. A lot of good coaches are assholes and they win ball games, if that was me I would be rattled before belief and I am sure Bill felt like crying.
-Credits goes to my friends Steve and Pat who both thought the Giants would go to the Super Bowl, now Pat deserves more because he thought they would win it all. I actually have to cook Steve up a steak for the Giants making it, no big deal for how good this victory felt.
-The Patriots lost because of a couple things but one of the main reasons was they were overconfident. They pattened 19-0 before they won anything, the Boston mayor already had the parade ready, and then all of that went haywire putting all of New England on suicide watch.
-I am happy that the people of Boston have no one to blame this one on either just pure choke, drink it in.
Charlie.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Championship Weekend Predictions
Now that we are only about 18 hours out from the Big Game that everyone has been waiting for, I will give you guys my predictions on the two games.
New England over San Diego- I think the New England Patriots will roll against the San Diego Chargers because Phillip Rivers take one big hit and we are looking at Billy Volek who isnt a horrible back up, yet he will not win against the Pats in Foxboro. I think LDT and Shawne "Needs Roids" Merriman will bring their A game but that will not be enough for the Bolts as they will fall, 38-7.
Green Bay over New York- Was this really a big surprise to any of you out there? The Packers know that the cold weather is a big factor yet it should not be a distraction. As E says up in EC, "Just do the damn thing". That is what the Packers will do as Ryan Grant will come to play again have a huge day and Brett Favre will just make big plays when he needs to. I will be interested in seeing how Mark Tauscher plays agianst Michael Strahan or Osi Umenyiora, I think if he does what he did against Patrick Kearney it will result in big things for the Packers. Also watch out for my boy, Atari Bigby. I told everyone he would be good. 21-13
GO PACK GO!!!!
New England over San Diego- I think the New England Patriots will roll against the San Diego Chargers because Phillip Rivers take one big hit and we are looking at Billy Volek who isnt a horrible back up, yet he will not win against the Pats in Foxboro. I think LDT and Shawne "Needs Roids" Merriman will bring their A game but that will not be enough for the Bolts as they will fall, 38-7.
Green Bay over New York- Was this really a big surprise to any of you out there? The Packers know that the cold weather is a big factor yet it should not be a distraction. As E says up in EC, "Just do the damn thing". That is what the Packers will do as Ryan Grant will come to play again have a huge day and Brett Favre will just make big plays when he needs to. I will be interested in seeing how Mark Tauscher plays agianst Michael Strahan or Osi Umenyiora, I think if he does what he did against Patrick Kearney it will result in big things for the Packers. Also watch out for my boy, Atari Bigby. I told everyone he would be good. 21-13
GO PACK GO!!!!
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Pats Go Unbeaten, So Important We Needed Three Networks
As you all saw tonight, the Patriots won their 16th straight game this year and become undefeated for the 2007 regular season. I used to enjoy seeing the Patriots win and I chrished everything they stood for about being a "team" back when they knocked off the "Greatest Show on Turf" plus I called that victory too. In addition, I usually disliked the team they played.... The Rams (Favre 6 Ints, I am done talking about it), Eagles (4th and 26th, once again done talking), Panthers (they just put me to sleep). Hopefully I dont add Cowboys after another heartbreaker but I doubt that.
So why do I hate the Pats now? The media, simply put. I hate how ESPN gives the Pats get their own damn ticker and how I cannot watch a SportsCenter just for highlights of games that night without a breakdown by Big Tuna telling me how historic teams compare to the Patriots. THEY HAVEN'T EVEN WON THE SUPER BOWL!!!!! Do this in February and March, and the die hard NFL fan needs something to being intrigued by espicically if he doesn't have the NFL Network since 60 or percent of America does not, more to come on that topic. To sum it up, just like people want their music videos back on MTV, I want my highlights back on ESPN instead of the hype-machine 24/7.
If you are looking for a reason to cheer for the Pats, look no further than the man who feels the fro' is still in style; Mercury Morris and his 72 Dolphins. They are a bunch of babies and should be encourging this team for the way it has played all year. Instead Morris is always yapping about one thing or another. Morris has to lay off the Fro Shine because he was not the best running back on the team, that title belonged to Larry Csonka. Plus the fact that the Phins played the second easiest schedule by any Super Bowl Winner.
Now on to the NFL Network, I am in the minority when it comes to bitching about the NFL Network because at the lovely University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire, they offer both the NFL and Big Ten Network, its wonderful for the main important game I cared about (Packers-Cowboys). I did not put much interest into this one because I thought I would be out and about (didn't happen) and I did not have the NFL Network. Then John Kerry did what every great Democrat does; he whined and finally got his way by broadcasting the game on two count them two major networks! I am guessing CBS decided that it really could not show Deep Impact as their Saturday Night Movie for the 7th year running.
The only good thing that came out of it will be the public outcry to get rid of Bryant Gumbel in the booth. He is just awful and not a play-by-play announcer. I can picture how many times during the short NFL Network season, Cris Collinsworth thought of one or two things: 1). NFL Network better not get 16 games, or I might have to have a noose ready by Decemeber. 2.) Wow, I wish I had that noose right now. I am not that big of fan of Collinsworth either yet I can listen to him during a game.
Seriously for my growing number of fans write this down..... New England will lose Jacksonville. I cannot wait.
Charlie.
So why do I hate the Pats now? The media, simply put. I hate how ESPN gives the Pats get their own damn ticker and how I cannot watch a SportsCenter just for highlights of games that night without a breakdown by Big Tuna telling me how historic teams compare to the Patriots. THEY HAVEN'T EVEN WON THE SUPER BOWL!!!!! Do this in February and March, and the die hard NFL fan needs something to being intrigued by espicically if he doesn't have the NFL Network since 60 or percent of America does not, more to come on that topic. To sum it up, just like people want their music videos back on MTV, I want my highlights back on ESPN instead of the hype-machine 24/7.
If you are looking for a reason to cheer for the Pats, look no further than the man who feels the fro' is still in style; Mercury Morris and his 72 Dolphins. They are a bunch of babies and should be encourging this team for the way it has played all year. Instead Morris is always yapping about one thing or another. Morris has to lay off the Fro Shine because he was not the best running back on the team, that title belonged to Larry Csonka. Plus the fact that the Phins played the second easiest schedule by any Super Bowl Winner.
Now on to the NFL Network, I am in the minority when it comes to bitching about the NFL Network because at the lovely University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire, they offer both the NFL and Big Ten Network, its wonderful for the main important game I cared about (Packers-Cowboys). I did not put much interest into this one because I thought I would be out and about (didn't happen) and I did not have the NFL Network. Then John Kerry did what every great Democrat does; he whined and finally got his way by broadcasting the game on two count them two major networks! I am guessing CBS decided that it really could not show Deep Impact as their Saturday Night Movie for the 7th year running.
The only good thing that came out of it will be the public outcry to get rid of Bryant Gumbel in the booth. He is just awful and not a play-by-play announcer. I can picture how many times during the short NFL Network season, Cris Collinsworth thought of one or two things: 1). NFL Network better not get 16 games, or I might have to have a noose ready by Decemeber. 2.) Wow, I wish I had that noose right now. I am not that big of fan of Collinsworth either yet I can listen to him during a game.
Seriously for my growing number of fans write this down..... New England will lose Jacksonville. I cannot wait.
Charlie.
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