Journal FortKnox's Journal: Football: Thoughts 28
Eagles: TO is out. He should be and will be, hopefully. The only team I see taking a chance on TO right now is the Raiders. Can you imagine TO as the flanker and Randy Moss as the split end on the same team? Scary, except they'll need a top of the line QB who can satisify both their egos without creating one of his own...
The running game is what is really hurting the Eagles. I think its time for a little rebuilding and licking of wounds. The defense is solid, but underachieving and expensive. An small overhaul over a year or two could really make this the team that goes all the way and wins it.
Steelers: Duce Staley may have just played himself back into the starting role. Cowher has some tough decisions to make before the end of the year. Faced up against a brick wall, Duce can still get 3 or a couple more yards, while Willie Parker would get gammed for no gain. But on the flip side, when Duce gets into the secondary, he eventually gets brought down, while Willie could easily blow it into a touchdown.
My prediction? If the Steelers do make the superbowl, and/or Jerome decides to retire (if they make the superbowl, bettis is gone... if not, its up in the air), then I see Duce as the featured back and Willie as the change of pace back. Verron Haynes, the current 3rd down back, is pretty much gone with the current stable of RBs they have.
Bengals: On their bye week, you can guarantee that Marvin Lewis is concentrating on one thing: Stopping the run. If the defense can step up and stop the run, then this is a very dangerous team!
Colts: I predict the Colts will lose tonight. Belichick will scheme them to death, shocking an undefeated team who hasn't played anyone. If not, it will give the Colts too much confidence going into the games against SD, Cincy, and Pittsburgh.
Cardinals: Pick a new coach, Arizona. I'd be throwing as much money at Charlie Weis as humanly possible (though I don't think Charlie will leave for a good 5 years). Get yourself a coach who isn't either side of the fence (not a total player coach, nor a gustapo coach like Green). Get someone who will spend 3 years to rebuild the team into a playoff contender! You're becoming the new Bengals!
The running game is what is really hurting the Eagles. I think its time for a little rebuilding and licking of wounds. The defense is solid, but underachieving and expensive. An small overhaul over a year or two could really make this the team that goes all the way and wins it.
Steelers: Duce Staley may have just played himself back into the starting role. Cowher has some tough decisions to make before the end of the year. Faced up against a brick wall, Duce can still get 3 or a couple more yards, while Willie Parker would get gammed for no gain. But on the flip side, when Duce gets into the secondary, he eventually gets brought down, while Willie could easily blow it into a touchdown.
My prediction? If the Steelers do make the superbowl, and/or Jerome decides to retire (if they make the superbowl, bettis is gone... if not, its up in the air), then I see Duce as the featured back and Willie as the change of pace back. Verron Haynes, the current 3rd down back, is pretty much gone with the current stable of RBs they have.
Bengals: On their bye week, you can guarantee that Marvin Lewis is concentrating on one thing: Stopping the run. If the defense can step up and stop the run, then this is a very dangerous team!
Colts: I predict the Colts will lose tonight. Belichick will scheme them to death, shocking an undefeated team who hasn't played anyone. If not, it will give the Colts too much confidence going into the games against SD, Cincy, and Pittsburgh.
Cardinals: Pick a new coach, Arizona. I'd be throwing as much money at Charlie Weis as humanly possible (though I don't think Charlie will leave for a good 5 years). Get yourself a coach who isn't either side of the fence (not a total player coach, nor a gustapo coach like Green). Get someone who will spend 3 years to rebuild the team into a playoff contender! You're becoming the new Bengals!
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Re:T.O. and mo' (Score:2)
And why would Weis go to Arz? Same reason Marvin Lewis went to Cincinnati. When a team is desperate and free agents won't even bother coming because you sport a losing team, a coach needs to come in, change the philosophy and everything in the team, generate some wins, and become the savior of the town. Think about it... Marvin Lewis
Re:T.O. and mo' (Score:2)
Yes, my first love in College Football is Ohio State. #2 is definitely Notre Dame, and so I'm hoping Weis stays around for a while especially with how he's turned them around this year.
And yeah.. Weis is going to get Notre Dame a National Championship. Maybe in 2007, cause the Buckeyes are winning it next year, and after that, will be a rebuilding year. (Tr
Re:T.O. and mo' (Score:1)
What's more, almost 25% of the league couldn't afford him, even if he were cut either now (not likely) or at the end of the season.
Raiders don't have cap space. So they're out. So is Atlanta. Forget Green Bay, Favre won't want him. (If Reid doesn't like him, guarantee Bret won't. Remember, Reid was Bret's QB coach when he came into his own.)
Detroit: Mariucci.
San Fran: enough said.
Patrio
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Re:T.O. and mo' (Score:1)
TO is pretty much toast. I'll be glad if (when) they announce as much.
Re:T.O. and mo' (Score:2)
But I'm a fair guy. Just bring up the Giants game and I'll wince so much you'd think I have a serious facial tic.
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Re:T.O. and mo' (Score:2)
Err... I mean: "Yeah. Right-on!"
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Owens bores me (Score:2)
2) Chop-blocking may be legal, but teams that systematically do it in a dangerous way (Broncos, Falcons) should be called on it.
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Re:Owens bores me (Score:2)
Re:Owens bores me (Score:2)
I hadn't known that, but had noticed that they use it the same way. They constantly cut and chop behind the play to keep defenders from pursuing.
As far as I'm concerned, blocking below the waist should be illegal, period. But if the league won't do that, at least the media should get on teams who try to blow out ACLs, instead of just tut-tutting about it when someone goes out for the year.
Re:Owens bores me (Score:2)
That's exactly what happened. The Skins picked it up perfectly.
Too Much TO (Score:2)
If the Colt swin tonight, then I think they'll win the Superbowl. If they don't win tonight, then they won't survive the playoffs. That's my $.02, and FWIW, I think they win tonight.
My understanding of 'Zona is that their main impediment to winnin
Re:Too Much TO (Score:2)
Same thing was said about the Bengals. I think part of Marvin Lewis' contract was he was to take care of the PR and mike brown (owner of the Bengals) will sit back and enjoy the ride instead of being in the lime light.
Arizona has the WRs... need the QB AND RB. Would you take Leinhart or Reggie Bush with Arizona?? Depends on the free
Re:Too Much TO (Score:2)
If I was Arizona, I'm not sure I'd draft Leinhart. Yes, USC is 2-time BCS Champs, and Leinhart is a big reason why - to a point. Look at USC's Offensive Line, it's stellar - and the big guys up front is where your offense always starts (and why Pittsburgh is so good right now).
Leinhart is a fantastic pocket passer, and would be great in a team with a good O-Line.
He might not be such a good fit with t
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Raiders (Score:1)
Time to retire Al, you've done a lot for the league and football, but it's time to let go.
Re:Raiders (Score:2)
Yeah, Al needs to step away, but not necessarily retire. Just step away (much like Mike Brown and the Bengals).
Re:Raiders (Score:1)
They've wasted 2 years that could have been spent giving him experience.
I'm not a collins fan. but neither was I a Gannon or george fan. I want a McNair, Plummer or Manning.
green not the cardinals problem (Score:1)
Go Colts - 40-21 (Score:2)
Re:Go Colts - 40-21 (Score:2)
Re:Go Colts - 40-21 (Score:1)
no browns info? (Score:1)
Re:no browns info? (Score:2)
The team is playing above the mediocre talent they are. That rookie WR Braylon Edwards is the real deal. The defense needs a major upgrade. Once they get a couple drafts under their belt, they'll be able to challenge the steelers and bengals. They are a better team than the Ravens and should f