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.
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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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
NFL Preview: NFC North/East
We are going to split up the NFL Preview into four parts with a look at key games, key players, outlook. Then an overall playoff predication's. They will be ranked by where they will finish in the division.
NFC North
1. Green Bay Packers: Key Players- QB Aaron Rodgers, WR Greg Jennings, LB Nick Barnett Key Games-vs./at Chicago (9/13, 12/13) at/vs Minnesota (10/5, 11/1) vs. Dallas (11/15) at Pittsburgh (12/20) at Arizona (1/3) Outlook: I think they win the division with a record of 13-3 or 12-4. They need to stay healthy and if that happens, they will be a dominate force. Charles Woodson/A-Rod are going to have huge years.
2. Minnesota Vikings: Key Players- QB Brett Favre, RB Adrian Peterson DT Kevin Williams Key Games-vs/at Green Bay (10/5, 11/1) vs. Baltimore (10/18) at Pittsburgh (10/25) vs/at Chicago (11/29, 12/28), at Arizona (12/6), vs. New York Giants (01/03) Outlook: They will win one of the Wild Card spots because they do have an easy schedule and I really think if Favre takes a back seat to let Peterson be in control, they can be successful.
3. Chicago Bears: Key Players- QB Jay Cutler, LB Brian Urlacher, RB Matt Forte Key Games- at/vs Green Bay (9/13, 12/13), vs. Pittsburgh (9/20) at Atlanta (10/18) vs. Arizona (11/08), vs. Philadelphia (11/22) at/vs Minnesota (11/29, 12/28) at Baltimore (12/20) Outlook: They could make a push for the Wild Card and I think that Monday Night game against the Vikes may decide it. I think Cutler will have problems with his receivers all year.
4. Detroit Lions: Key Players- QB Matthew Stafford, RB Kevin Smith LB Ernie Sims Key Games- at New Orleans (9/13), vs/at Minnesota (9/20, 11/15) at/vs Green Bay (10/18, 11/26) at/vs Chicago (10/3, 1/3) Outlook: Well I dont believe they will go win less but with a rookie quarterback, I doubt that they win more than four games. Their defense is nothing special at all.
NFC East
1. Philadelphia Eagles: Key Players- QB Donovan McNabb RB Brian Westbrook CB Ashante Samuel Key Games: vs. New Orleans (9/2o) vs/at NY Giants (11/1, 12/13) vs/at Dallas (11/8, 1/3) at San Diego (11/15) at Chicago (11/22) at Atlanta (12/6) Outlook- I dont believe any of the nonsense that McNabb will be bothered by Michael Vick and also look out for RB LeShon McCoy could have a huge year.
2. New York Giants: Key Players- QB Eli Manning, DE Osi Umenyiora, DE Justin Tuck Key Games: at/vs. Dallas (9/20, 12/6) vs. Arizona (10/25) at/vs Philadelphia (11/1, 12/13) vs. San Diego (11/8) vs. Atlanta (11/22) at Minnesota (1/3) Outlook- The other Wild Card team, they have the best D-Line in the NFL right now and I think Manning will be fine without Plaxico Burress.
3. Dallas Cowboys: Key Players- QB Tony Romo, RB Marion Barber/Felix Jones OLB DeMarcus Ware Key Games: vs./at NY Giants (9/20, 12/6) vs. Atlanta (10/25) at/vs Philadelphia (11/8, 1/3) at Green Bay (11/15) vs. San Diego (12/13) at New Orleans (12/19) Outlook- Could be the end of the road for Wade Phillips, I dont see this team better than third with a tough as nails schedule and a lot of question marks all around.
4. Washington Redskins: Key Players- DT Albert Hanyesworth, S LaRon Landry, RB Clinton Portis Key Games- at/vs NY Giants (9/13, 12/21) vs/at Philadelphia (10/26, 11/29) at/vs Dallas (11/22, 12/27) Outlook- Some people feel the Skins may be the surprise team of the NFC with their defense but I have a hard time seeing their offense being able to compete with the competition in this division.
On to the NFC South/West
-Charlie.
NFC North
1. Green Bay Packers: Key Players- QB Aaron Rodgers, WR Greg Jennings, LB Nick Barnett Key Games-vs./at Chicago (9/13, 12/13) at/vs Minnesota (10/5, 11/1) vs. Dallas (11/15) at Pittsburgh (12/20) at Arizona (1/3) Outlook: I think they win the division with a record of 13-3 or 12-4. They need to stay healthy and if that happens, they will be a dominate force. Charles Woodson/A-Rod are going to have huge years.
2. Minnesota Vikings: Key Players- QB Brett Favre, RB Adrian Peterson DT Kevin Williams Key Games-vs/at Green Bay (10/5, 11/1) vs. Baltimore (10/18) at Pittsburgh (10/25) vs/at Chicago (11/29, 12/28), at Arizona (12/6), vs. New York Giants (01/03) Outlook: They will win one of the Wild Card spots because they do have an easy schedule and I really think if Favre takes a back seat to let Peterson be in control, they can be successful.
3. Chicago Bears: Key Players- QB Jay Cutler, LB Brian Urlacher, RB Matt Forte Key Games- at/vs Green Bay (9/13, 12/13), vs. Pittsburgh (9/20) at Atlanta (10/18) vs. Arizona (11/08), vs. Philadelphia (11/22) at/vs Minnesota (11/29, 12/28) at Baltimore (12/20) Outlook: They could make a push for the Wild Card and I think that Monday Night game against the Vikes may decide it. I think Cutler will have problems with his receivers all year.
4. Detroit Lions: Key Players- QB Matthew Stafford, RB Kevin Smith LB Ernie Sims Key Games- at New Orleans (9/13), vs/at Minnesota (9/20, 11/15) at/vs Green Bay (10/18, 11/26) at/vs Chicago (10/3, 1/3) Outlook: Well I dont believe they will go win less but with a rookie quarterback, I doubt that they win more than four games. Their defense is nothing special at all.
NFC East
1. Philadelphia Eagles: Key Players- QB Donovan McNabb RB Brian Westbrook CB Ashante Samuel Key Games: vs. New Orleans (9/2o) vs/at NY Giants (11/1, 12/13) vs/at Dallas (11/8, 1/3) at San Diego (11/15) at Chicago (11/22) at Atlanta (12/6) Outlook- I dont believe any of the nonsense that McNabb will be bothered by Michael Vick and also look out for RB LeShon McCoy could have a huge year.
2. New York Giants: Key Players- QB Eli Manning, DE Osi Umenyiora, DE Justin Tuck Key Games: at/vs. Dallas (9/20, 12/6) vs. Arizona (10/25) at/vs Philadelphia (11/1, 12/13) vs. San Diego (11/8) vs. Atlanta (11/22) at Minnesota (1/3) Outlook- The other Wild Card team, they have the best D-Line in the NFL right now and I think Manning will be fine without Plaxico Burress.
3. Dallas Cowboys: Key Players- QB Tony Romo, RB Marion Barber/Felix Jones OLB DeMarcus Ware Key Games: vs./at NY Giants (9/20, 12/6) vs. Atlanta (10/25) at/vs Philadelphia (11/8, 1/3) at Green Bay (11/15) vs. San Diego (12/13) at New Orleans (12/19) Outlook- Could be the end of the road for Wade Phillips, I dont see this team better than third with a tough as nails schedule and a lot of question marks all around.
4. Washington Redskins: Key Players- DT Albert Hanyesworth, S LaRon Landry, RB Clinton Portis Key Games- at/vs NY Giants (9/13, 12/21) vs/at Philadelphia (10/26, 11/29) at/vs Dallas (11/22, 12/27) Outlook- Some people feel the Skins may be the surprise team of the NFC with their defense but I have a hard time seeing their offense being able to compete with the competition in this division.
On to the NFC South/West
-Charlie.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Swiss Plax Needs a Job
On Friday, the New York Giants decided to get rid of the cancer that was infecting them by releasing Plaxico Burress due to in large part of the gun charges Swiss Plax has.
I think it was the writing on the wall that Coach Tom Coughlin is not the type of the coach you want to be pissed off at you or the type of guy that will put up with off-field issues. Even though the Giants struggled without Burress last year, they can find a guy like Anquan Boldin, Braylon Edwards (rumored on the block), or get a guy like Hakeem Nicks from North Carolina, Darius Heywood-Bey from Maryland would be another great option.
As for Swiss Plax, just like Michael Vick he will find a job somewhere in the NFL to a team who believes they can hold Plax down and keep him under control. The hotspot for cancers has always been Dallas and Oakland although actually I could see both teams passing on Plaxico because I want to believe they are past that phase. How good would Seattle be if they add Plaxico? Granted with legal troubles, its a risky move but they make themselves contenders. Another scary option would be if the Bears decided to press their luck with Plax and if that happens I will probably hid under blankets for a couple of days.
-Charlie.
I think it was the writing on the wall that Coach Tom Coughlin is not the type of the coach you want to be pissed off at you or the type of guy that will put up with off-field issues. Even though the Giants struggled without Burress last year, they can find a guy like Anquan Boldin, Braylon Edwards (rumored on the block), or get a guy like Hakeem Nicks from North Carolina, Darius Heywood-Bey from Maryland would be another great option.
As for Swiss Plax, just like Michael Vick he will find a job somewhere in the NFL to a team who believes they can hold Plax down and keep him under control. The hotspot for cancers has always been Dallas and Oakland although actually I could see both teams passing on Plaxico because I want to believe they are past that phase. How good would Seattle be if they add Plaxico? Granted with legal troubles, its a risky move but they make themselves contenders. Another scary option would be if the Bears decided to press their luck with Plax and if that happens I will probably hid under blankets for a couple of days.
-Charlie.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
NFL Divisional Picks
I am sorry I am bit late on this but I still give you all of them....
Saturday
Baltimore at Tennessee- Some are calling this game boring and yes, it will probably have its moments although this will be one of the hardest hitting games you will ever see. The Titans are going to be ready to play this game, they havent played in a couple of weeks and the big key is Albert Hanyesworth and Kyle Vanden Bosch are both back from injury. They need Kerry Collins to have a decent game to let the run develop. The Ravens defense is really tough right now and no one is playing better than Ed Reed is right now. Although when it all boils down to it, Joe Flacco is a rookie quarterback and I just dont see him able to carry his team. TENN 17-13
Arizona at Carolina- Everyone is saying that this game will be a complete blowout by the Carolina Panthers. You gotta believe that the Cards are using that as motivation all week to get their guys up for this playoff game. Kurt Warner still has it in him to lead this guys to victory and I think they can if they can stop the run like they did last weekend. But if the Panthers score two quick touchdowns or any early turnovers it could be a long game for Arizona. I will do a Lee Corso, "Closer than the experts think!" CAR 28-24
Sunday
Philadelphia at New York Giants- The big NFC East rematch, I think its crazy that there are people still doubting the Giants after all they have done this year so far. Also I think people are riding the jocks of Phillie a little too hard. Brian Westbrook had a huge game last year in the Meadowlands and for them to win, they need that out of him again. Eli Manning does need another reciever to step up for them to replace Swiss Plax because they hasnt happen yet. I will take the Giants in an ugly one. NYG 20-13
San Diego at Pittsburgh- Great stat for all you fans out there. San Diego is 0-13 against Pittsburgh in the regular season but the Chargers are 2-0 against the Steelers in the playoffs. I remember in 1995, no one thought that Stan Humpheries could beat the Steelers at Three Rivers and they did. Anyways, Darren Sproles is a perfect Ewing Theory candidate and I really think the Steelers havent seen a player like that this year. The big question is the Chargers defense shut down the Colts last weekend and what makes you think they cant do again with a lesser offense? I am taking the Chargers in an upset and will amaze myself on how Norv Turner wins playoff games with San Diego. SD 24-13
-Charlie.
Saturday
Baltimore at Tennessee- Some are calling this game boring and yes, it will probably have its moments although this will be one of the hardest hitting games you will ever see. The Titans are going to be ready to play this game, they havent played in a couple of weeks and the big key is Albert Hanyesworth and Kyle Vanden Bosch are both back from injury. They need Kerry Collins to have a decent game to let the run develop. The Ravens defense is really tough right now and no one is playing better than Ed Reed is right now. Although when it all boils down to it, Joe Flacco is a rookie quarterback and I just dont see him able to carry his team. TENN 17-13
Arizona at Carolina- Everyone is saying that this game will be a complete blowout by the Carolina Panthers. You gotta believe that the Cards are using that as motivation all week to get their guys up for this playoff game. Kurt Warner still has it in him to lead this guys to victory and I think they can if they can stop the run like they did last weekend. But if the Panthers score two quick touchdowns or any early turnovers it could be a long game for Arizona. I will do a Lee Corso, "Closer than the experts think!" CAR 28-24
Sunday
Philadelphia at New York Giants- The big NFC East rematch, I think its crazy that there are people still doubting the Giants after all they have done this year so far. Also I think people are riding the jocks of Phillie a little too hard. Brian Westbrook had a huge game last year in the Meadowlands and for them to win, they need that out of him again. Eli Manning does need another reciever to step up for them to replace Swiss Plax because they hasnt happen yet. I will take the Giants in an ugly one. NYG 20-13
San Diego at Pittsburgh- Great stat for all you fans out there. San Diego is 0-13 against Pittsburgh in the regular season but the Chargers are 2-0 against the Steelers in the playoffs. I remember in 1995, no one thought that Stan Humpheries could beat the Steelers at Three Rivers and they did. Anyways, Darren Sproles is a perfect Ewing Theory candidate and I really think the Steelers havent seen a player like that this year. The big question is the Chargers defense shut down the Colts last weekend and what makes you think they cant do again with a lesser offense? I am taking the Chargers in an upset and will amaze myself on how Norv Turner wins playoff games with San Diego. SD 24-13
-Charlie.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Burress Saga Continues
Well we might have a reason for why Plaxico Burress had a gun on him.
Steve Smith of the New York Giants revealed that he was robbed at gun-point in the early morning as his driver brought him home from the club. Burress said that he felt threaten going to the club with what happened with Smith.
If that was the case why dont you stay the hell at home?!
Now Burress has been suspended for four games which is the right thing to do by the New York Giants because the distraction of Burress is taken away which is a good thing. Not only that but they put him on the non-football injury list which denies Burress any chance to play in the playoffs. Granted the gunshot wound would have put him out for four to six weeks.
I think the Giants should just release him because of the continuous antics that they have to put up with. I think that Burress would probably find work somewhere maybe in Oakland or Dallas no matter what the case will be because they love bringing in the thugs around the NFL.
We shall see if the NFL will lay down any punishment because this is from the Giants.
-Charlie.
Steve Smith of the New York Giants revealed that he was robbed at gun-point in the early morning as his driver brought him home from the club. Burress said that he felt threaten going to the club with what happened with Smith.
If that was the case why dont you stay the hell at home?!
Now Burress has been suspended for four games which is the right thing to do by the New York Giants because the distraction of Burress is taken away which is a good thing. Not only that but they put him on the non-football injury list which denies Burress any chance to play in the playoffs. Granted the gunshot wound would have put him out for four to six weeks.
I think the Giants should just release him because of the continuous antics that they have to put up with. I think that Burress would probably find work somewhere maybe in Oakland or Dallas no matter what the case will be because they love bringing in the thugs around the NFL.
We shall see if the NFL will lay down any punishment because this is from the Giants.
-Charlie.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Hey Coach, Its Plax... I Might Be Goin' to Jail
Well this story has gained more strength than more people doing steriods. If you didnt want ESPN or look anywhere online today, Plaxico Burress turned himself in a New York City Police Department today.
It appears that he illegially had a firearm who would of guessed it, I thought he registered that one. Oh yeah, would you look at that, it would result in two felony counts in the great state of New York. Also NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg said that Plaxico Burress should do the usual 3 years and 15 days that most do for the crimes Burress has committed. Rut roh. I guess the positive is that he has the same lawyer P. Diddy and most mobsters use. In Diddy's case, he got acquitted of all charges.
I know that NFL player needs to protect himself these days with the death of Sean Taylor and everything but why on earth, do you carry a bunch of cash and wear expensive jewelry into a club. Yeah, yeah you gotta look good, gotta make it rain but it could buy the same amount of drinks with your Platinum card, probably still look like the shit with one gold chain. Burress didnt need to go the "Pacman Route", he is such a better player with real talent and now he is completely grouped with the Moss, Owens, Ocho Cincos of the world. Also why were you fumbling with a loaded gun? I would like to think the worst in this situation, that someone was coming at Burress so he got to his loaded gun to defend himself. Its the only logical reason for why he was messing with his gun.
But in the modern day society, haven't NFL players become more human with guys like Michael Vick in prison and PacMan Jones getting suspended for various things. Doesnt it seem like people dont give a shit that they played for an NFL team? Lets go back to PacMan too, he used a firearm illegally as well and he got suspended for a whole year for it. It would be only right that Burress would face the same consequences that Jones did.
I am sure this isnt the last article about this.
-Charlie.
It appears that he illegially had a firearm who would of guessed it, I thought he registered that one. Oh yeah, would you look at that, it would result in two felony counts in the great state of New York. Also NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg said that Plaxico Burress should do the usual 3 years and 15 days that most do for the crimes Burress has committed. Rut roh. I guess the positive is that he has the same lawyer P. Diddy and most mobsters use. In Diddy's case, he got acquitted of all charges.
I know that NFL player needs to protect himself these days with the death of Sean Taylor and everything but why on earth, do you carry a bunch of cash and wear expensive jewelry into a club. Yeah, yeah you gotta look good, gotta make it rain but it could buy the same amount of drinks with your Platinum card, probably still look like the shit with one gold chain. Burress didnt need to go the "Pacman Route", he is such a better player with real talent and now he is completely grouped with the Moss, Owens, Ocho Cincos of the world. Also why were you fumbling with a loaded gun? I would like to think the worst in this situation, that someone was coming at Burress so he got to his loaded gun to defend himself. Its the only logical reason for why he was messing with his gun.
But in the modern day society, haven't NFL players become more human with guys like Michael Vick in prison and PacMan Jones getting suspended for various things. Doesnt it seem like people dont give a shit that they played for an NFL team? Lets go back to PacMan too, he used a firearm illegally as well and he got suspended for a whole year for it. It would be only right that Burress would face the same consequences that Jones did.
I am sure this isnt the last article about this.
-Charlie.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
"Hey Coach, It's Plax... Yeah, I Shot Myself."
Plaxico Burress was already out this week against the Redskins because he was nursing a hamstring injury but now he has more to worry about as he shot himself in the leg?!
I mean I understand there are accident with guns but you would think that most people would know if the gun was loaded plus how to hold a gun. The good news is it isnt life threatening as it went through the muscle not hitting any arteries or bones. Once again, Burress continues to create distractions which is something that has been a theme this year. I wonder if the Giants get a good trade offer for Burress, they would consider doing it. I think Burress is an absolute threat as a player but isnt a guy I would want to have in my locker room.
I am disappointed in Burress though as Thursday was the one year death anniversary of Sean Taylor. To lose another superstar like Burress would be detrimental especially if it was on complete accident. Now ESPN has written articles on how players are protecting themselves more so these days after Taylor's death. That's something I can understand but if they have guns, they better make sure they know how to use them.
I hope Plax recovers quickly.
-Charlie.
I mean I understand there are accident with guns but you would think that most people would know if the gun was loaded plus how to hold a gun. The good news is it isnt life threatening as it went through the muscle not hitting any arteries or bones. Once again, Burress continues to create distractions which is something that has been a theme this year. I wonder if the Giants get a good trade offer for Burress, they would consider doing it. I think Burress is an absolute threat as a player but isnt a guy I would want to have in my locker room.
I am disappointed in Burress though as Thursday was the one year death anniversary of Sean Taylor. To lose another superstar like Burress would be detrimental especially if it was on complete accident. Now ESPN has written articles on how players are protecting themselves more so these days after Taylor's death. That's something I can understand but if they have guns, they better make sure they know how to use them.
I hope Plax recovers quickly.
-Charlie.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Teams Taking Suspensions into their Own Hands
This in regard to the NFL and how some teams like the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, and the Kansas City Chiefs are not waiting for commissioner Roger Goodell to suspend some of their top players for conduct detrimental to the team. I dont know in any of the three cases, you could say that Goodell would of suspended them but I applaud them these coaches for doing it.
First off the Giants suspended Plaxico Burress earlier on in the year which included two weeks completely away from the team because according to the Giants, Burress has missed over 60-70 meetings during his time as a Giant. Burress is a classic professional athlete who has all the talent in the world but could give two shits about anyone else but himself. I love his athleticism and the way he plays on Sunday although I do not think I would like to be his teammate. He is a step below of some of the other NFL distractions.
The Chiefs were the next team to do something when Larry Johnson was bitching about not being a competitive team and there were reports coming out that he had slapped a women in the face. So that has led Herm Edwards to inactivate him for the last two weeks which is the right thing to do and finally it seems like LJ has turned the corner. He had a press conference today basically apologizing for the things he did in the past and hopes to turn it around in the next couple weeks. Too bad for the Chiefs, Tony Gonzalez cannot have that same attitude.
The Browns announced this week that they were going to suspend Kellen Winslow aka The Soldier after he told the media that the Browns hid the Staft Infection he had and that other Browns players have it worse than him. In true Winslow fashion, he is appealing the suspension but he has no reason to, the Browns asked him to keep it to himself and he had to run his mouth to media to look like a victim.
The team that is starting to look real bad is the Dallas Cowboys and no I am not talking about the way they play haha. They refused to suspend Pacman Jones when they were ask to and let the NFL take in their hands and they did just that, suspending him indefinitely. They should of just suspended him for four weeks and Goodell might have lighten up then again its Pacman Jones we are talking about.
As the season progresses we shall see if this is a new trend for teams to do.
-Charlie.
First off the Giants suspended Plaxico Burress earlier on in the year which included two weeks completely away from the team because according to the Giants, Burress has missed over 60-70 meetings during his time as a Giant. Burress is a classic professional athlete who has all the talent in the world but could give two shits about anyone else but himself. I love his athleticism and the way he plays on Sunday although I do not think I would like to be his teammate. He is a step below of some of the other NFL distractions.
The Chiefs were the next team to do something when Larry Johnson was bitching about not being a competitive team and there were reports coming out that he had slapped a women in the face. So that has led Herm Edwards to inactivate him for the last two weeks which is the right thing to do and finally it seems like LJ has turned the corner. He had a press conference today basically apologizing for the things he did in the past and hopes to turn it around in the next couple weeks. Too bad for the Chiefs, Tony Gonzalez cannot have that same attitude.
The Browns announced this week that they were going to suspend Kellen Winslow aka The Soldier after he told the media that the Browns hid the Staft Infection he had and that other Browns players have it worse than him. In true Winslow fashion, he is appealing the suspension but he has no reason to, the Browns asked him to keep it to himself and he had to run his mouth to media to look like a victim.
The team that is starting to look real bad is the Dallas Cowboys and no I am not talking about the way they play haha. They refused to suspend Pacman Jones when they were ask to and let the NFL take in their hands and they did just that, suspending him indefinitely. They should of just suspended him for four weeks and Goodell might have lighten up then again its Pacman Jones we are talking about.
As the season progresses we shall see if this is a new trend for teams to do.
-Charlie.
Monday, July 28, 2008
NFL Wheelin' and Dealin'
There were a couple big trades in the NFL involving some teams in the NFC East in the past week.
The Redskins lost their defensive end in the first day of training camp so in typical Redskin fashion, they went out and got Jason Taylor. He was a player who I wanted in Green Bay but oh well, he will end up trailing off in Washington like everyone else who comes there as a free agent or trade.
Now the other trade was the Giants were finally able to send off Jeremy Shockey to the Saints which will end up being a great trade for the Saints. Shockey’s best years were under Sean Payton, the head coach of New Orelans. In my opinion, if you can get Shockey late in fantasy football. It would be the smart thing to do and I really see the Saints as a clear favorite to win the NFC South.
Oh yeah, it’s a NFL post with no Brett Favre, Yes! Although that wont last, damnit.
The Redskins lost their defensive end in the first day of training camp so in typical Redskin fashion, they went out and got Jason Taylor. He was a player who I wanted in Green Bay but oh well, he will end up trailing off in Washington like everyone else who comes there as a free agent or trade.
Now the other trade was the Giants were finally able to send off Jeremy Shockey to the Saints which will end up being a great trade for the Saints. Shockey’s best years were under Sean Payton, the head coach of New Orelans. In my opinion, if you can get Shockey late in fantasy football. It would be the smart thing to do and I really see the Saints as a clear favorite to win the NFC South.
Oh yeah, it’s a NFL post with no Brett Favre, Yes! Although that wont last, damnit.
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!!!!
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