Not sure what happened with last week's post, it disappeared on me. But I didn't do so well on my picks, I was 1-3, bringing my total to 34-30.
I will have a full season recap, plus playoff preview next week, but here are my picks:
Denver (-3.5) against Kansas City
Orton's revenge - Chiefs 29 - Tebow's 23
Oakland (-2.5) against San Diego
Just Win Baby! - Raiders 31 - Chargers 21
NY Giants (-3.5) against Dallas
How Bout Them Cowboys - Giants 10 - Cowboys 9
Upset Special
Baltimore (-2.5) @ Cincinnati
Bengals 27 - Ravens 17
See you in the Playoffs!!
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Week 16 - Coming into the Home Stretch
Something happened with week 16 post.
Power 10:
1. Green Bay
2. San Francisco
3. New England
4. New Orleans
5. Pittsburgh
6. Baltimore
7. Atlanta
8. Detroit
9. Houston
10. Denver
Last Week, I went 3-1, bringing my total to 33-27
Power 10:
1. Green Bay
2. San Francisco
3. New England
4. New Orleans
5. Pittsburgh
6. Baltimore
7. Atlanta
8. Detroit
9. Houston
10. Denver
Last Week, I went 3-1, bringing my total to 33-27
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Week 15
If i had an MVP vote, i would have to think long and hard about voting for Peyton Manning. With him, the Colts win 10 games a year, without him 0fer.
Here's how my top 5 voting would be:
1. Aaron Rodgers
2. Tom Brady
3. Eli Manning
4. Peyton Manning
5. LeSean McCoy
6. Tim Tebow
Buffalo spiraling out of control. Ryan Fitzpatrick and company can't stop the bleeding. Their 6 game losing streak has sent them reeling. Nothing is going right, MVP Candidate, Fred Jackson was IRed a few weeks ago.
Todd Haley & Tony Sporano make a total of 3 casualties. And I'm predicting 2 more before week 17, I'm talking about you Steve Spagnuolo, Rahem Morris and/or Norv Turner. How about Rob Ryan taking over in Miami and its a nice rivalry with brother Rex. Or Jeff Fisher in KC. Maybe Jon Gruden in Jacksonville?
A shout out to Houston Texans for reaching the playoff for the first time in franchise history.
Here's the Power 10
1. Green Bay Packers
2. Baltimore Ravens
3. New Orleans Saints
4. San Francisco 49ers
5. New England Patriots
6. Houston Texans
7. Pittsburgh Steelers
8. Denver Broncos
9. New York Jets
10. Atlanta Falcons
Last week I was 2-2, bringing my total to 30-26. I am going to do things a little different this week, instead of 1 upset special, I am going to pick 3. First, the non upset special:
Cincinnati (-4.5) @ St.Louis
The Bengals are playing for the playoff lives and it can't get any better than the Rams. The Rams are reeling, they are a mess. This is the kind of team the Bengals need to get out of their slump. Injured, uninspired and watching the scoreboard for season to end. I think Andy Dalton and AJ Green come up huge this week and lead the Bengals to a Huge win.
Bengals 38 - Rams 16
Upset Special 1
Dallas (-6.5) @ Tampa
Both teams are a mess, both coaches are on the hot seat, both QBs are all of the sudden under achieving and both defenses are playing somewhat lethargic. The difference right now is I think Josh Freeman has an upside and I think we've seen Tony Romo's best. The Cowboys have been in close games 6 of the last 7 weeks and none of these games should have been close. I think The Bucs pull one out and leaves the 'Boys reeling again.
Bucs 27 - Cowboys 26
Upset Special 2
Tennessee (-6.5) @ Indianapolis
As the starting lineups are announced, out comes Peyton Manning, in pads and helmet. Well, not quite yet, but this game says stinker all over it. Tennessee started out playing so well, but I think they are going to over look Indy, especially with Houston clinching the division. The Colts shock the world with this one.
Colts 31 - Titans 19
Upset Special 3
NY Giants (-7.5) against Washington
Another game that says stinker all over it. The Giants pull out a great win over Dallas last week and they are flying high and there is no doubt they will over look the Redskins. Normally, I would say I don't blame them. The Redskins have been lousy, poorly coached and poorly performed. But I think they will catch the Giants Defense off guard.
Redskins 22 - Giants 17
Here's how my top 5 voting would be:
1. Aaron Rodgers
2. Tom Brady
3. Eli Manning
4. Peyton Manning
5. LeSean McCoy
6. Tim Tebow
Buffalo spiraling out of control. Ryan Fitzpatrick and company can't stop the bleeding. Their 6 game losing streak has sent them reeling. Nothing is going right, MVP Candidate, Fred Jackson was IRed a few weeks ago.
Todd Haley & Tony Sporano make a total of 3 casualties. And I'm predicting 2 more before week 17, I'm talking about you Steve Spagnuolo, Rahem Morris and/or Norv Turner. How about Rob Ryan taking over in Miami and its a nice rivalry with brother Rex. Or Jeff Fisher in KC. Maybe Jon Gruden in Jacksonville?
A shout out to Houston Texans for reaching the playoff for the first time in franchise history.
Here's the Power 10
1. Green Bay Packers
2. Baltimore Ravens
3. New Orleans Saints
4. San Francisco 49ers
5. New England Patriots
6. Houston Texans
7. Pittsburgh Steelers
8. Denver Broncos
9. New York Jets
10. Atlanta Falcons
Last week I was 2-2, bringing my total to 30-26. I am going to do things a little different this week, instead of 1 upset special, I am going to pick 3. First, the non upset special:
Cincinnati (-4.5) @ St.Louis
The Bengals are playing for the playoff lives and it can't get any better than the Rams. The Rams are reeling, they are a mess. This is the kind of team the Bengals need to get out of their slump. Injured, uninspired and watching the scoreboard for season to end. I think Andy Dalton and AJ Green come up huge this week and lead the Bengals to a Huge win.
Bengals 38 - Rams 16
Upset Special 1
Dallas (-6.5) @ Tampa
Both teams are a mess, both coaches are on the hot seat, both QBs are all of the sudden under achieving and both defenses are playing somewhat lethargic. The difference right now is I think Josh Freeman has an upside and I think we've seen Tony Romo's best. The Cowboys have been in close games 6 of the last 7 weeks and none of these games should have been close. I think The Bucs pull one out and leaves the 'Boys reeling again.
Bucs 27 - Cowboys 26
Upset Special 2
Tennessee (-6.5) @ Indianapolis
As the starting lineups are announced, out comes Peyton Manning, in pads and helmet. Well, not quite yet, but this game says stinker all over it. Tennessee started out playing so well, but I think they are going to over look Indy, especially with Houston clinching the division. The Colts shock the world with this one.
Colts 31 - Titans 19
Upset Special 3
NY Giants (-7.5) against Washington
Another game that says stinker all over it. The Giants pull out a great win over Dallas last week and they are flying high and there is no doubt they will over look the Redskins. Normally, I would say I don't blame them. The Redskins have been lousy, poorly coached and poorly performed. But I think they will catch the Giants Defense off guard.
Redskins 22 - Giants 17
Friday, December 9, 2011
The NBA does it again
Just when I thought I couldn't dislike the NBA anymore, the Commish concedes to pressure from small market owners and revokes a trade between the LA, Houston & New Orleans involving Chris Paul. Wow, talk about being a patsy, David Stern. This is why 2/3s of your teams are losing money.
I think it's time for the commish to hang up his career and retire to Del Boca Vista. When was the last time in a major professional sport a trade was revoked just because?
I hope Chris Paul sues the NBA and bankrupts those small market owners. As much as I dislike the Lakers, they deserve better than this.
David Stern and company are an embarrassment and it's sad after a 130+ day lockout, he does not have 100% support of the owners.
I think it's time for the commish to hang up his career and retire to Del Boca Vista. When was the last time in a major professional sport a trade was revoked just because?
I hope Chris Paul sues the NBA and bankrupts those small market owners. As much as I dislike the Lakers, they deserve better than this.
David Stern and company are an embarrassment and it's sad after a 130+ day lockout, he does not have 100% support of the owners.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Albert Pojuls
I am not an Albert Pojuls fan at all, but I have to commend him on his new 10yr/$25Million contract with the Angels. I know Cardinal fan doesn't want to hear this, but you are better off in 10 years without him.
Like most 32 year olds, you talent diminishes in the next few years and I say within 4 years, Pojuls' career should be winding down. At least in AL, he will play DH. The Cardinals need to focus on replacing him, possibly Prince Fielder? Jimmy Rollins?
Lance Berkman can go back to his normal first base and now there is a lot pressure on Matt Holliday. The Cards can sign a Michael Cuddyer or wait til next seasons free agent crop. Point is, why overspend and get locked into a bad contract when you can do the smart thing. Besides, I always found Pojuls to be a diva, ala Brett Favre
Like most 32 year olds, you talent diminishes in the next few years and I say within 4 years, Pojuls' career should be winding down. At least in AL, he will play DH. The Cardinals need to focus on replacing him, possibly Prince Fielder? Jimmy Rollins?
Lance Berkman can go back to his normal first base and now there is a lot pressure on Matt Holliday. The Cards can sign a Michael Cuddyer or wait til next seasons free agent crop. Point is, why overspend and get locked into a bad contract when you can do the smart thing. Besides, I always found Pojuls to be a diva, ala Brett Favre
Monday, December 5, 2011
Week 14
How 'bout them Cowboys!! With the Eagles and Redskins barely hanging on and the Giants losing 4 in a row, the Cowboys had a chance to put themselves in a position to put the NFC East out of reach. But Coach Garrett showed his lack of coaching ability. With 2 timeouts left and 26 seconds remaining, and barely in field goal range, Garrett lets the clock tick down and sets up for a 49 yard field goal, but than calls a timeout to freeze his own kicker? Seriously. The kicker misses it and they go on to loss in OT. The Cowboys are poorly coached, poorly managed and poorly perform. With 2 of their final 4 games against the Giants, technically, anyone can win the NFC East.
Tim Tebow is probably the most interesting story in the NFL this season. He is drafted by the previous regime, he is third on the depth chart and after a public outcry, he gets a chance to start. His play isn't pretty, but the results are amazing. The Broncos are in first place and could actually make the playoffs. The sad part is, their GM doesn't think he has what it takes to lead his team. The same guy who got drafted by the Colts put of Stanford, said he would rather play baseball, than with Colts. Well, he got his way by going to the Broncos and at the end of his career, he won 2 championships. My point is, the NFL is about winning. Style points are nice, but winning makes money. Tim Tebow is a winner and has shown it throughout his life. Give the guy a chance, a legitimate chance, or send him to a place that would.
I wish the Donovan McNabb story would have a happy ending. Something like Donovan running off the field with the Lombardi trophy in hand, but his career will be known for being booed and chased out of Philly. He's a hall of famer, a 6-time pro bowler, but never won a Super Bowl. Here's hoping he gets one last chance to win a championship.
Here are the power top 10:
1. Green Bay Packers
2. San Francisco 49ers
3. Pittsburgh Steelers
4. Baltimore Ravens
5. New Orleans Saints
6. New England Patriots
7. Denver Broncos
8. Houston Texans
9. New York Jets
10. Miami Dolphins
Last Week, 1-4, bringing the total to 28-24.
New Orleans (-4.5) @ Tennessee
The Saints should just blow right by the Titans. But with the resurgence of Chris Johnson, it should be a close game.
Saints 31 - Titans 23
Denver (-3.5) against Chicago
I'm riding the Broncos. Between the great defense and Tebow, it's hard to pick against them. Chicago needs Marion Barber to step up and control the tempo of the game
Broncos 17 - Bears 9
Dallas (-3.5) against NY Giants
Both teams need to step up. Both teams aren't coached particularly well. Both QBs make big plays. It's going to come down to defense.
Cowboys 23 - Giants 17
Upset special
San Francisco (-3.5) @ Arizona
The 49ers will have a down game which in the long run, will help them refocus. The Cards are coming off a a big one and they should build on it, although it might be a little too little, little too late.
Cardinals 28 - 49ers 17
Tim Tebow is probably the most interesting story in the NFL this season. He is drafted by the previous regime, he is third on the depth chart and after a public outcry, he gets a chance to start. His play isn't pretty, but the results are amazing. The Broncos are in first place and could actually make the playoffs. The sad part is, their GM doesn't think he has what it takes to lead his team. The same guy who got drafted by the Colts put of Stanford, said he would rather play baseball, than with Colts. Well, he got his way by going to the Broncos and at the end of his career, he won 2 championships. My point is, the NFL is about winning. Style points are nice, but winning makes money. Tim Tebow is a winner and has shown it throughout his life. Give the guy a chance, a legitimate chance, or send him to a place that would.
I wish the Donovan McNabb story would have a happy ending. Something like Donovan running off the field with the Lombardi trophy in hand, but his career will be known for being booed and chased out of Philly. He's a hall of famer, a 6-time pro bowler, but never won a Super Bowl. Here's hoping he gets one last chance to win a championship.
Here are the power top 10:
1. Green Bay Packers
2. San Francisco 49ers
3. Pittsburgh Steelers
4. Baltimore Ravens
5. New Orleans Saints
6. New England Patriots
7. Denver Broncos
8. Houston Texans
9. New York Jets
10. Miami Dolphins
Last Week, 1-4, bringing the total to 28-24.
New Orleans (-4.5) @ Tennessee
The Saints should just blow right by the Titans. But with the resurgence of Chris Johnson, it should be a close game.
Saints 31 - Titans 23
Denver (-3.5) against Chicago
I'm riding the Broncos. Between the great defense and Tebow, it's hard to pick against them. Chicago needs Marion Barber to step up and control the tempo of the game
Broncos 17 - Bears 9
Dallas (-3.5) against NY Giants
Both teams need to step up. Both teams aren't coached particularly well. Both QBs make big plays. It's going to come down to defense.
Cowboys 23 - Giants 17
Upset special
San Francisco (-3.5) @ Arizona
The 49ers will have a down game which in the long run, will help them refocus. The Cards are coming off a a big one and they should build on it, although it might be a little too little, little too late.
Cardinals 28 - 49ers 17
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Week 13 - The Axe Cometh
Well Jack Del Rio is the first casualty head coach, but will he be the last during the regular season? Del Rio did an admirable job in a tough spot. He will be a Defensive Coordinator next season and eventually a head coach again. Jacksonville is a tough place to win. It's a minor league atmosphere with no tradition. And with owners Wayne Weaver selling the team, let the speculation when will they move to LA? I'm still sticking with the Chargers and/or Raiders moving to LA. I see either Jax or Minnesota moving to San Antonio, but that's for another column.
Speaking of San Diego, will NorCal Turner be the next casualty? I think San Diego should look long and hard at GM AJ Smith and is he really right for the job? The Rams job will be open too, but I think Steve Spagnola deserves another shot, but let the speculation of him returning to the Eagles as Defensive Coordinator.
The playoff picture is getting much clearer here in week 13. The AFC looks like this New England, NY Jets, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Houston, Tennessee, Oakland and Denver (yes Denver). In the NFC it's Dallas, NY Giants, Atlanta, New Orleans, Green Bay, Chicago, Detroit, San Francisco.
The biggest disappointments have to be San Diego and Philadelphia. Both were thought to be Super Bowl Contenders, but some bad luck and poor play led to bad years. I feel both will bounce back and their respective coaches deserve at least another year.
Power Top 10
1. Green Bay Packers
2. New England Patriots
3. New Orleans Saints
4. Baltimore Ravens
5. San Francisco 49ers
6. Pittsburgh Steelers
7. Atlanta Falcons
8. Houston Texans
9. Chicago Bears
10. Oakland Raiders
Last week, another 3-1 week to bring my total up to 27-21.
Minnesota (-1.5) against Denver
I don't know if Tim Tebow is the real deal, but he's winning. It's not NFL pretty, but he's turning everyone into believers. Minnesota has been disappointing and will they risk playing AP? The Vikings Defense will be ready for Tebow, but until he loses, it's hard to bet against him.
Broncos 19 - Vikings 14
Atlanta (-2.5) @ Houston
The Texans have dug themselves in a hole now playing the third string QB. and who knows maybe TJ Yates will turn out to be the next Tom Brady, but until he proves it on the field, it's hard to buy them as legitimate contenders. Steady Matt Ryan is very consistent and they have a solid offense. Atlanta's Defense has to step it up if they have a chance of surprising anyone. This will be their first test in a stretch run and I see them succeeding
Falcons 24 - Texans 19
Green Bay (-6.5) @ New York Giants
The Giants are collapsing and the Packers are getting stronger. I thought the Giants would play above their talent and coaching, I'm wrong. Aaron Rodgers is playing as if he wants the Packers to forget about a certain Diva QB ever played there. Rodgers is all world and if their defense keeps it close, Rodgers will score.
Packers 38 - Giants 27
Upset Special
Pittsburgh (-6.5) against Cincinnati
The Steelers are coasting and that was evident in the KC game last week. Roethlesberger is playing with a broken finger and maybe that will effect his passing, but the Bengals are for real. Andy Dalton and AJ Green are not playing like rookies. In fact, I'm waiting for a breakout game and this is it. A stunner to muddle up the wild card picture in the AFC.
Bengals 33 - Steelers 28
Speaking of San Diego, will NorCal Turner be the next casualty? I think San Diego should look long and hard at GM AJ Smith and is he really right for the job? The Rams job will be open too, but I think Steve Spagnola deserves another shot, but let the speculation of him returning to the Eagles as Defensive Coordinator.
The playoff picture is getting much clearer here in week 13. The AFC looks like this New England, NY Jets, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Houston, Tennessee, Oakland and Denver (yes Denver). In the NFC it's Dallas, NY Giants, Atlanta, New Orleans, Green Bay, Chicago, Detroit, San Francisco.
The biggest disappointments have to be San Diego and Philadelphia. Both were thought to be Super Bowl Contenders, but some bad luck and poor play led to bad years. I feel both will bounce back and their respective coaches deserve at least another year.
Power Top 10
1. Green Bay Packers
2. New England Patriots
3. New Orleans Saints
4. Baltimore Ravens
5. San Francisco 49ers
6. Pittsburgh Steelers
7. Atlanta Falcons
8. Houston Texans
9. Chicago Bears
10. Oakland Raiders
Last week, another 3-1 week to bring my total up to 27-21.
Minnesota (-1.5) against Denver
I don't know if Tim Tebow is the real deal, but he's winning. It's not NFL pretty, but he's turning everyone into believers. Minnesota has been disappointing and will they risk playing AP? The Vikings Defense will be ready for Tebow, but until he loses, it's hard to bet against him.
Broncos 19 - Vikings 14
Atlanta (-2.5) @ Houston
The Texans have dug themselves in a hole now playing the third string QB. and who knows maybe TJ Yates will turn out to be the next Tom Brady, but until he proves it on the field, it's hard to buy them as legitimate contenders. Steady Matt Ryan is very consistent and they have a solid offense. Atlanta's Defense has to step it up if they have a chance of surprising anyone. This will be their first test in a stretch run and I see them succeeding
Falcons 24 - Texans 19
Green Bay (-6.5) @ New York Giants
The Giants are collapsing and the Packers are getting stronger. I thought the Giants would play above their talent and coaching, I'm wrong. Aaron Rodgers is playing as if he wants the Packers to forget about a certain Diva QB ever played there. Rodgers is all world and if their defense keeps it close, Rodgers will score.
Packers 38 - Giants 27
Upset Special
Pittsburgh (-6.5) against Cincinnati
The Steelers are coasting and that was evident in the KC game last week. Roethlesberger is playing with a broken finger and maybe that will effect his passing, but the Bengals are for real. Andy Dalton and AJ Green are not playing like rookies. In fact, I'm waiting for a breakout game and this is it. A stunner to muddle up the wild card picture in the AFC.
Bengals 33 - Steelers 28
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