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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Saturday, January 9, 2010
Pete Carroll Trading in Sun for Rain?
If you missed it yesterday, the NFL and College Football world were all a buzz with the Seattle Seahawks firing their Head Coach Jim Mora Jr. then how they are targeting USC Head Coach Pete Carroll who every reporter said was something that was "going to happen" and to me, it makes the most sense in the world for Carroll to leave the college football once again. By the way, it is happening he agreed in principle today.
1. He is worried about sanctions with the Joe McKnight situation- I think this is the biggest factor why he wants to leave for the NFL because he knows damn well that the hammer could be brought down on the football program. Not to mention, the basketball team at USC self sanction themselves putting pressure on USC football to make a decision on whats going on. I believe Carroll knows something bad will happen with the Trojans and he wants to get the hell out of dodge.
2. USC is a year away- The Trojans had such a young team this year with Freshman Quarterback Matt Barkley and their defense was also very young. If Carroll thought he had a chance at winning the National Championship next year, I believe there is not a chance that he takes the job. In addition, they might have another down year with no BCS game losing some of Carroll's luster maybe.
3. Jeremy Bates was leaving- He keeps losing Offensive Coordinators like it's a second job. First, it was Norm Chow to the Tennessee Titans, then Steve Sarkisian to Washington, and it appeared that Bates may have went to the Chicago Bears to run their offense for Jay Cutler. Now, the reports are if Carroll leaves he wants to bring Bates along with him.
4. He has something to prove- I personally love Pete Carroll, top five coaches that I would play for and I honestly believe Carroll wants to go back to the NFL to show that he can do it at both levels. The reason why is because Carroll does have somewhat of an ego but in a good way if you believe that's possible. He knows the Seahawks would give him time to create a team because they really do not have a future, most of their team is old.
-Charlie.
1. He is worried about sanctions with the Joe McKnight situation- I think this is the biggest factor why he wants to leave for the NFL because he knows damn well that the hammer could be brought down on the football program. Not to mention, the basketball team at USC self sanction themselves putting pressure on USC football to make a decision on whats going on. I believe Carroll knows something bad will happen with the Trojans and he wants to get the hell out of dodge.
2. USC is a year away- The Trojans had such a young team this year with Freshman Quarterback Matt Barkley and their defense was also very young. If Carroll thought he had a chance at winning the National Championship next year, I believe there is not a chance that he takes the job. In addition, they might have another down year with no BCS game losing some of Carroll's luster maybe.
3. Jeremy Bates was leaving- He keeps losing Offensive Coordinators like it's a second job. First, it was Norm Chow to the Tennessee Titans, then Steve Sarkisian to Washington, and it appeared that Bates may have went to the Chicago Bears to run their offense for Jay Cutler. Now, the reports are if Carroll leaves he wants to bring Bates along with him.
4. He has something to prove- I personally love Pete Carroll, top five coaches that I would play for and I honestly believe Carroll wants to go back to the NFL to show that he can do it at both levels. The reason why is because Carroll does have somewhat of an ego but in a good way if you believe that's possible. He knows the Seahawks would give him time to create a team because they really do not have a future, most of their team is old.
-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: NFC South/West
On to the next part, I will try to get the AFC done by Thursday. A lot of homework on my hands to keep me busy so stay tuned.
NFC South
1. New Orleans Saints: Key Players- QB Drew Brees RB Reggie Bush WR Marcus Colston Key Games- at Philadelphia (9/13) vs. NY Jets (10/4) vs. NY Giants (10/18) at Miami (10/25) vs/at Atlanta (11/2, 12/13) New England (11/30) vs. Dallas (12/19) Outlook- Their offense is probably one of the best in the league and I do worry some about their hard opening schedule. I think they can get past that and slide into the fourth spot in the playoffs.
2. Atlanta Falcons: Key Players- QB Matt Ryan, WR Roddy White, RB Michael Turner Key Games- vs. Miami (9/13) at New England (9/27) vs. Chicago (10/18) at Dallas (10/25) at/vs New Orleans (11/2, 12/13) at NY Giants (11/22) Outlook: There is a part of me that hates the Falcons schedule but Ryan seems to be doing all the right things in the Hotlanta so we shall see. They will fight for the final Wild Card spot.
3. Carolina Panthers: Key Players: RB DeAngelo Williams WR Steve Smith LB Jon Beason Key Games- vs. Philadelphia (9/13) at Atlanta (9/20 11/15) at Dallas (9/28) at Arizona (11/1) at/vs. New Orleans (11/8, 1/3) at New England (12/13) vs. Minnesota (12/20) at NY Giants (12/27) Outlook- Very challenging schedule and I am convinced that Jake Delhomme is as close to washed up as you can get. Carolina win around 7-8 games.
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Key Players: DE Gaines Adams WR Antonio Bryant CB Ronde Barber Key Games: vs. NY Giants (9/27) at Philadelphia (10/11) vs. New England (10/25) vs. Green Bay (11/8) vs/at New Orleans (11/22, 12/27) at/vs Atlanta (11/29/1/3) Outlook- I wasnt a big fan of the Bucs deciding to scrap their offensive coordinator and I believe they will have many problems on the offense side of the ball.
NFC West
1. Seattle Seahawks: Key Players- QB Matt Hassleback WR T.J. Houz (saving space) LB Lofa Tatupu Key Games-vs. Chicago (9/27) at Indianapolis (10/4) vs/at Arizona (10/18, 11/15) at Minnesota (11/22) at Green Bay (12/27) vs. Tennessee (1/3) Outlook: The NFC West is really a two horse race and I think the Seahawks have the edge. I like the overall team if they stay healthy, they will take the fourth spot.
2. Arizona Cardinals: Key Players- WR Larry Fitzgerald QB Kurt Warner Wr Anquan Bolden Key Games- vs. Indianapolis (9/27) at/vs Seattle (10/18 11/15) at NY Giants (10/25) at Tennessee (11/29) vs. Minnesota (12/6) vs. Green Bay (1/3) Outlook- The Cards may contend for the division but that will be it. Tough road games to NY and Nashville loom and you have to worry about a near forty-year old QB.
3.St. Louis Rams: Key Players- RB Stephen Jackson QB Marc Bulger WR Donnie Avery Key Games- at/vs Seattle (9/13, 11/22) vs. Green Bay (9/27) vs. Minnesota (10/11) vs. Indianapolis (10/25) vs. New Orleans (11/15) vs. Arizona (11/22) at Tennessee (12/13) Outlook- The Rams are a bunch of nobodies but they have a favorable schedule facing most of their challenging opponents at home.
4. San Francisco 49ers: Key Players- RB Frank Gore LB Patrick Willis CB Nate Clements Key Games- at/vs Arizona (9/13 12/14 ) vs. Seattle (9/20 12/6) at Minnesota (9/27) at Indianapolis (11/1) vs. Tennessee (11/8) at Green Bay (11/22) at Philadelphia (12/20) Outlook- Could be a real ugly year for the Niners with a tough as nails schedule. They could really benefit from Michael Crabtree if he ever signs but they are looking at a top ten pick again.
-Charlie
NFC South
1. New Orleans Saints: Key Players- QB Drew Brees RB Reggie Bush WR Marcus Colston Key Games- at Philadelphia (9/13) vs. NY Jets (10/4) vs. NY Giants (10/18) at Miami (10/25) vs/at Atlanta (11/2, 12/13) New England (11/30) vs. Dallas (12/19) Outlook- Their offense is probably one of the best in the league and I do worry some about their hard opening schedule. I think they can get past that and slide into the fourth spot in the playoffs.
2. Atlanta Falcons: Key Players- QB Matt Ryan, WR Roddy White, RB Michael Turner Key Games- vs. Miami (9/13) at New England (9/27) vs. Chicago (10/18) at Dallas (10/25) at/vs New Orleans (11/2, 12/13) at NY Giants (11/22) Outlook: There is a part of me that hates the Falcons schedule but Ryan seems to be doing all the right things in the Hotlanta so we shall see. They will fight for the final Wild Card spot.
3. Carolina Panthers: Key Players: RB DeAngelo Williams WR Steve Smith LB Jon Beason Key Games- vs. Philadelphia (9/13) at Atlanta (9/20 11/15) at Dallas (9/28) at Arizona (11/1) at/vs. New Orleans (11/8, 1/3) at New England (12/13) vs. Minnesota (12/20) at NY Giants (12/27) Outlook- Very challenging schedule and I am convinced that Jake Delhomme is as close to washed up as you can get. Carolina win around 7-8 games.
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Key Players: DE Gaines Adams WR Antonio Bryant CB Ronde Barber Key Games: vs. NY Giants (9/27) at Philadelphia (10/11) vs. New England (10/25) vs. Green Bay (11/8) vs/at New Orleans (11/22, 12/27) at/vs Atlanta (11/29/1/3) Outlook- I wasnt a big fan of the Bucs deciding to scrap their offensive coordinator and I believe they will have many problems on the offense side of the ball.
NFC West
1. Seattle Seahawks: Key Players- QB Matt Hassleback WR T.J. Houz (saving space) LB Lofa Tatupu Key Games-vs. Chicago (9/27) at Indianapolis (10/4) vs/at Arizona (10/18, 11/15) at Minnesota (11/22) at Green Bay (12/27) vs. Tennessee (1/3) Outlook: The NFC West is really a two horse race and I think the Seahawks have the edge. I like the overall team if they stay healthy, they will take the fourth spot.
2. Arizona Cardinals: Key Players- WR Larry Fitzgerald QB Kurt Warner Wr Anquan Bolden Key Games- vs. Indianapolis (9/27) at/vs Seattle (10/18 11/15) at NY Giants (10/25) at Tennessee (11/29) vs. Minnesota (12/6) vs. Green Bay (1/3) Outlook- The Cards may contend for the division but that will be it. Tough road games to NY and Nashville loom and you have to worry about a near forty-year old QB.
3.St. Louis Rams: Key Players- RB Stephen Jackson QB Marc Bulger WR Donnie Avery Key Games- at/vs Seattle (9/13, 11/22) vs. Green Bay (9/27) vs. Minnesota (10/11) vs. Indianapolis (10/25) vs. New Orleans (11/15) vs. Arizona (11/22) at Tennessee (12/13) Outlook- The Rams are a bunch of nobodies but they have a favorable schedule facing most of their challenging opponents at home.
4. San Francisco 49ers: Key Players- RB Frank Gore LB Patrick Willis CB Nate Clements Key Games- at/vs Arizona (9/13 12/14 ) vs. Seattle (9/20 12/6) at Minnesota (9/27) at Indianapolis (11/1) vs. Tennessee (11/8) at Green Bay (11/22) at Philadelphia (12/20) Outlook- Could be a real ugly year for the Niners with a tough as nails schedule. They could really benefit from Michael Crabtree if he ever signs but they are looking at a top ten pick again.
-Charlie
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Hous Heads West, Warner/Lewis Stay
I realize I am behind on things and have two more pending articles to get done for today or tomorrow. I am just busy with school so in between studying and such I will devote my time to blogging. We are going to combine a couple big free agent signings because they arent worth their own article really.
HOUSHMANDZADEH TO SEATTLE- The Seahawks who are in desperate need of receivers inked T.J. Hous "your mamma?" to a five year 40 million dollar deal. Granted the Seahawks could use the help at receiver this is not a good move in my opinion. You are giving a thirty-two year old receiver that much money for that long of time seems ridiculous to me. I would rather pick up a couple nice receivers who would work well with a guy like Michael Crabtree. I am willing to bet Hous had about three years left in him. Also I think the guy is a bit of a headcase, he doesnt really like when he isnt getting the ball and he also shitted on the city of Cincinnati basically saying "Screw you, I am going elsewhere." That being said, I still think he will help the Seahawks next year and I am glad he isnt on Minnesota.
WARNER STAYS IN ARIZONA- Kurt Warner who led the Cardinals to their first Super Bowl has decided to stay as he inked a 2 year 23 million dollar deal with most of that money in the first year, a very smart move by Warner. Now the question is will Edgerrin James or Anquan Boldin be around with him? I think James will be long gone but the Cards should try to patch things up with Boldin, the guy is a legit number one receiver on any other team. Therefore he should get the money he deserves even at 1a.
LEWIS STAYING PUT IN BALTIMORE- This signing I was probably the happiest by because I couldnt see Ray Lewis put on another jersey or led another team. He is a Baltimore Raven for life and its good to see that Lewis will end his career a Raven instead of playing for the New York Jets or the Dallas Cowboys. I think Lewis will live up to his three year deal because there is still much more left in the tank and if he has Terrell Suggs back, they can be just as good as last year.
-Charlie.
HOUSHMANDZADEH TO SEATTLE- The Seahawks who are in desperate need of receivers inked T.J. Hous "your mamma?" to a five year 40 million dollar deal. Granted the Seahawks could use the help at receiver this is not a good move in my opinion. You are giving a thirty-two year old receiver that much money for that long of time seems ridiculous to me. I would rather pick up a couple nice receivers who would work well with a guy like Michael Crabtree. I am willing to bet Hous had about three years left in him. Also I think the guy is a bit of a headcase, he doesnt really like when he isnt getting the ball and he also shitted on the city of Cincinnati basically saying "Screw you, I am going elsewhere." That being said, I still think he will help the Seahawks next year and I am glad he isnt on Minnesota.
WARNER STAYS IN ARIZONA- Kurt Warner who led the Cardinals to their first Super Bowl has decided to stay as he inked a 2 year 23 million dollar deal with most of that money in the first year, a very smart move by Warner. Now the question is will Edgerrin James or Anquan Boldin be around with him? I think James will be long gone but the Cards should try to patch things up with Boldin, the guy is a legit number one receiver on any other team. Therefore he should get the money he deserves even at 1a.
LEWIS STAYING PUT IN BALTIMORE- This signing I was probably the happiest by because I couldnt see Ray Lewis put on another jersey or led another team. He is a Baltimore Raven for life and its good to see that Lewis will end his career a Raven instead of playing for the New York Jets or the Dallas Cowboys. I think Lewis will live up to his three year deal because there is still much more left in the tank and if he has Terrell Suggs back, they can be just as good as last year.
-Charlie.
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