Rams 31, Saints 21
Yes, there was an article last year with a similar name (Arizona Simply Surprises Saints). Maybe every year New Orleans just underestimates one NFC West team. Or at least Drew Brees does who really wanted a touchdown to keep his 34 game streak going. He got that TD in the final seconds.
Rams Pro - Everything from Offense to Defense to Special teams.
Rams Con - Some false starts and late penalties almost shot them in the foot.
Saints Pro - Nothing! Horrible display after a 62-7 defeat of the Colts the week before.
Saints Con - Everything from Offense to Defense to Special teams.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
The Hot Seat
It is that time of the year where coaches get fired. Here an analysis in every coach. The levels are Super Cold, Cold, Warm, Hot, Red Hot.
Arizona Cardinal-Ken Whisenhunt-Warm
Since 2007, Ken Whisenhunt has been the Cardinal head coach and brought them to a Superbowl in 2008. In 2009 they went back to the playoffs but that was with Kurt Warner. Since then they've sucked and this seat has been slowly getting warmer.
Atlanta Falcons-Mike Smith-Cold
Despite the Falcons slow start this year, this seat is safe. Mike Smith has been consistently good.
Baltimore Ravens-John Harbaugh-Super Cold
Everyone knows the Ravens are good and every year John Harbaugh keeps bringing them to the playoffs. The only thing warm about this seat though is they don't show up every game (most recently the monday night Jaguar game.)
Buffalo Bills-Chan Gailey-Cold
Only the second year as the Bills coach and so much improvement for a team that has been bad since the 90s. Chan has made them in to a Playoff spot contending team, and made Ryan Fitzpatrick a Franchise QB.
Carolina Panthers-Ron Rivera-Cold
The new coach of the panthers and he has already doubled their record from last year. The Panthers still need much improvement, but he is heading them in the right direction.
Chicago Bears-Lovie Smith-Warm
Every year he is in a hot seat. But Why? He consistently brings a good team and brought them to the Superbowl with Rex Grossman as the QB.
Cincinnati Bengals-Marvin Lewis-Cold
Marvin Lewis has been the coach for the Bengals since 2003. In that time he has almost a .500 record. The past few years they have been disappointing but this year with Andy Dalton as QB they have a winning record.
Cleveland Browns-Pat Shurmur-Cold
Pat Shurmur is the new coach for the Browns. Last year he was the Rams offensive coordinator and helped bring a team from 1-15 to 7-9, when he left they went 0-6. He was a good pickup and should be the coach they need.
Dallas Cowboys-Jason Garret-Cold
Wade Phillips was a bad coach and Jason Garret took over in 2010. They still need improvements but he is making Romo and the team into men.
Denver Broncos-John Fox-Cold
John Fox took over this year but not much seems approved. If the Broncos don't look good he may be there for two years.
Detroit Lions-Jim Shwartz-Super Cold
One of the teams who've been bad for decades has become good. Jim Shwartz is on track for coach of the year.
Green Bay Packers-Mike McCarthy-Super Cold
A seat can not get colder. Anytime you win the Superbowl you have the safest job in the NFL.
Houston Texans-Gary Kubiak-Cold
Since 2006 Gary has been the Coach but they haven't made the playoffs. That doesn't mean they aren't good and this may be the first year they make the playoffs.
Indianapolis Colts-Jim Caldwell-Warm
Losing your star QB for a year is an excuse to do bad but the Colts have been horrible (just lost 62-7 versus the Saints). And let's not lie, since Tony Dungy left the team has been slowly going down.
Jacksonville Jaguars-Jack Del Rio-Hot
Jack Del Rio has been the coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars for sometime now but they never amounted to anything. His recent win against Baltimore has bought him time but if he doesn't have a winning season he should be fired at the season.
Kansas City Chiefs-Todd Haley-Cold
Last year the Chiefs went to the playoffs. This year they had a tough start but Todd Haley stopped shaving and they started winning. Superstitions much?
Miami Dolphins-Tony Sparano-Red Hot
Tony has been coach since 2008 and in it has gotten worse every year. He just blew a 15 point lead in three minutes to the Broncos. If he loses this week expect the first firing if the season. Also quick note; Bush was a bust once again.
Minnesota Vikings-Leslie Frazier-Cold
The Vikings don't look great but a new coach is usually safe.
New England Patriots-Bill Belichick-Super Cold
The Patriots have been the best team of the 2000s and Bill is one of the most tenured coachs in the league. He will never have a reason to worry here.
New Orleans Saints-Sean Payton-Super Cold
Sean took over in 2006, a year after Hurricane Katrina. The Saints were a mess but he made them into a Superbowl winning team. This year they may be the best team besides the Packers.
New York Giants-Tom Coughlin-Warm
Yes they won a Superbowl but recently they haven't look so good. He'll be safe for the rest of the year but depending on how the Giants play the rest of the season, a hot seat will be on next year.
New York Jets-Rex Ryan-Super Cold
Two back to back AFC Championship appearances and one of the best coaches in the league, you'd got to be crazy to think he is not the guy for J-E-T-S fans.
Oakland Raiders-Hue Jackson-Cold
Hue has really turned this team around. In a few years under him, they can be Superbowl contending.
Philadelphia Eagles-Andy Reid-Warm
A so called 'Dream Team' mad him look like a jerk this year even if he told his team to stop. Micheal Vick's performance this year makes Andy under question about his decision making.
Pittsburgh Steelers-Mike Tomlin-Cold
Mike Tomlin had big shoes to fill after Bill Cowher's departure but he did just that. He is a great coach.
San Diego Chargers-Norv Turner-Warm
Rex Ryan stated that if he was the Chargers coach he would of one multiple Superbowls already. Guess what! He's probably right. Norv Turner will never bring them where they want to be. They need a better coach.
San Francisco 49ers-Jim Harbaugh-Super Cold
He is having the best rookie coach season of the season. The 49ers are 5-1 and winning for the first time in a long time.
Seattle Seahawks-Pete Carrol-Cold
Pete Carrol is a horrible pro coach. But for some reason it seems like Seattle loves him.
St. Louis Rams-Steve Spagnola-Hot
A lockout, multiple injuries, and the hardest opening schedule in the NFL gives Steve some good excuses. Don't expect him on the chopping block until next year.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Raheem Morris-Cold
This is a team with many expectations but it may not be there year for the playoff. Raheem Morris may have to wait another year.
Tennessee Titans-Mike Munchak-Cold
Jeff Fisher has been there forever but this year Mike Munchak took over and the team is competitive and Matt Hasselback is being revived.
Washington Redskins-Mike Shanahan-Cold
The only questions he really is facing, "Why hire your son?" and "Can't you figure out a QB already?".
Arizona Cardinal-Ken Whisenhunt-Warm
Since 2007, Ken Whisenhunt has been the Cardinal head coach and brought them to a Superbowl in 2008. In 2009 they went back to the playoffs but that was with Kurt Warner. Since then they've sucked and this seat has been slowly getting warmer.
Atlanta Falcons-Mike Smith-Cold
Despite the Falcons slow start this year, this seat is safe. Mike Smith has been consistently good.
Baltimore Ravens-John Harbaugh-Super Cold
Everyone knows the Ravens are good and every year John Harbaugh keeps bringing them to the playoffs. The only thing warm about this seat though is they don't show up every game (most recently the monday night Jaguar game.)
Buffalo Bills-Chan Gailey-Cold
Only the second year as the Bills coach and so much improvement for a team that has been bad since the 90s. Chan has made them in to a Playoff spot contending team, and made Ryan Fitzpatrick a Franchise QB.
Carolina Panthers-Ron Rivera-Cold
The new coach of the panthers and he has already doubled their record from last year. The Panthers still need much improvement, but he is heading them in the right direction.
Chicago Bears-Lovie Smith-Warm
Every year he is in a hot seat. But Why? He consistently brings a good team and brought them to the Superbowl with Rex Grossman as the QB.
Cincinnati Bengals-Marvin Lewis-Cold
Marvin Lewis has been the coach for the Bengals since 2003. In that time he has almost a .500 record. The past few years they have been disappointing but this year with Andy Dalton as QB they have a winning record.
Cleveland Browns-Pat Shurmur-Cold
Pat Shurmur is the new coach for the Browns. Last year he was the Rams offensive coordinator and helped bring a team from 1-15 to 7-9, when he left they went 0-6. He was a good pickup and should be the coach they need.
Dallas Cowboys-Jason Garret-Cold
Wade Phillips was a bad coach and Jason Garret took over in 2010. They still need improvements but he is making Romo and the team into men.
Denver Broncos-John Fox-Cold
John Fox took over this year but not much seems approved. If the Broncos don't look good he may be there for two years.
Detroit Lions-Jim Shwartz-Super Cold
One of the teams who've been bad for decades has become good. Jim Shwartz is on track for coach of the year.
Green Bay Packers-Mike McCarthy-Super Cold
A seat can not get colder. Anytime you win the Superbowl you have the safest job in the NFL.
Houston Texans-Gary Kubiak-Cold
Since 2006 Gary has been the Coach but they haven't made the playoffs. That doesn't mean they aren't good and this may be the first year they make the playoffs.
Indianapolis Colts-Jim Caldwell-Warm
Losing your star QB for a year is an excuse to do bad but the Colts have been horrible (just lost 62-7 versus the Saints). And let's not lie, since Tony Dungy left the team has been slowly going down.
Jacksonville Jaguars-Jack Del Rio-Hot
Jack Del Rio has been the coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars for sometime now but they never amounted to anything. His recent win against Baltimore has bought him time but if he doesn't have a winning season he should be fired at the season.
Kansas City Chiefs-Todd Haley-Cold
Last year the Chiefs went to the playoffs. This year they had a tough start but Todd Haley stopped shaving and they started winning. Superstitions much?
Miami Dolphins-Tony Sparano-Red Hot
Tony has been coach since 2008 and in it has gotten worse every year. He just blew a 15 point lead in three minutes to the Broncos. If he loses this week expect the first firing if the season. Also quick note; Bush was a bust once again.
Minnesota Vikings-Leslie Frazier-Cold
The Vikings don't look great but a new coach is usually safe.
New England Patriots-Bill Belichick-Super Cold
The Patriots have been the best team of the 2000s and Bill is one of the most tenured coachs in the league. He will never have a reason to worry here.
New Orleans Saints-Sean Payton-Super Cold
Sean took over in 2006, a year after Hurricane Katrina. The Saints were a mess but he made them into a Superbowl winning team. This year they may be the best team besides the Packers.
New York Giants-Tom Coughlin-Warm
Yes they won a Superbowl but recently they haven't look so good. He'll be safe for the rest of the year but depending on how the Giants play the rest of the season, a hot seat will be on next year.
New York Jets-Rex Ryan-Super Cold
Two back to back AFC Championship appearances and one of the best coaches in the league, you'd got to be crazy to think he is not the guy for J-E-T-S fans.
Oakland Raiders-Hue Jackson-Cold
Hue has really turned this team around. In a few years under him, they can be Superbowl contending.
Philadelphia Eagles-Andy Reid-Warm
A so called 'Dream Team' mad him look like a jerk this year even if he told his team to stop. Micheal Vick's performance this year makes Andy under question about his decision making.
Pittsburgh Steelers-Mike Tomlin-Cold
Mike Tomlin had big shoes to fill after Bill Cowher's departure but he did just that. He is a great coach.
San Diego Chargers-Norv Turner-Warm
Rex Ryan stated that if he was the Chargers coach he would of one multiple Superbowls already. Guess what! He's probably right. Norv Turner will never bring them where they want to be. They need a better coach.
San Francisco 49ers-Jim Harbaugh-Super Cold
He is having the best rookie coach season of the season. The 49ers are 5-1 and winning for the first time in a long time.
Seattle Seahawks-Pete Carrol-Cold
Pete Carrol is a horrible pro coach. But for some reason it seems like Seattle loves him.
St. Louis Rams-Steve Spagnola-Hot
A lockout, multiple injuries, and the hardest opening schedule in the NFL gives Steve some good excuses. Don't expect him on the chopping block until next year.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Raheem Morris-Cold
This is a team with many expectations but it may not be there year for the playoff. Raheem Morris may have to wait another year.
Tennessee Titans-Mike Munchak-Cold
Jeff Fisher has been there forever but this year Mike Munchak took over and the team is competitive and Matt Hasselback is being revived.
Washington Redskins-Mike Shanahan-Cold
The only questions he really is facing, "Why hire your son?" and "Can't you figure out a QB already?".
Week 8 Power Rankings 2011-2012
1(1)-Green Bay Packers-(7-0)-Hasn't moved from here all season.
2(3)-New England Patriots-(5-1)-A bye week and they move up one.
3(5)-New Orleans Saints-(5-2)-What a killing of the team they beat in the Superbowl two years ago.
4(6)-Pittsburgh Steelers-(5-2)-Roethlisberger is getting back to what made him a Superstar.
5(2)-Baltimore Ravens-(4-2)-A loss to a game they should of and must win.
6(10)-New York Jets-(4-3)-Don't count the New York Jets out.
7(9)-San Francisco 49ers-(5-1)-Can they keep this up?
8(7)-Detroit Lions-(5-2)-Some games are just too much for them.
9(4)-San Diego Chargers-(4-2)-Norv Turner never really has gone anywhere with this team #TeamRex
10(15)-Houston Texans-(4-3)-Way to get ahead.
11(16)-Chicago Bears-(4-3)-Lovie Smith keeps proving his critics wrong...he is a good coach.
12(12)-New York Giants-(4-2)-Coming off a bye week.
13(8)-Oakland Raiders-(4-3)-Palmer only came in knowing only 15 plays.
14(14)-Buffalo Bills-(4-2)-Also coming off a bye week.
15(18)-Atlanta Falcons-(4-3)-A win they so much needed.
16(11)-Washington Redskins-(3-3)-You may have running backs but you still need a QB to lead them.
17(20)-Dallas Cowboys-(3-3)-Ran all over the winless Rams.
18(13)-Tampa Bay Buccaneers-(4-2)-Lost toughly in London, where they may move.
19(19)-Cincinnati Bengals-(4-2)-Andy Dalton may be the best rookie QB of the season, yes more than Cam can.
20(17)-Tennessee Titans-(3-3)-See, they ain't keeping it up.
21(21)-Philadelphia Eagles-(2-4)-First eight weeks and only two wins.
22(22)-Carolina Panthers-(2-5)-Newton finally got his second game.
23(23)-Cleveland Browns-(3-3)-Turns out the AFC North is the toughest division to be part of.
24(24)-Kansas City Chiefs-(2-3)-A win here and they may be back in it.
25(26)-Jacksonville Jaguars-(2-5)-Jack Del Rio got a much need win for his job safety.
26(28)-Denver Broncos-(2-4)-Tebow didn't have a great start but he did have a great comeback.
27(25)-Seattle Seahawks-(2-4)-There score with Cleveland is classic.
28(28)-Arizona Cardinals-(1-5)-There are rumors of a coaching change.
29(29)-Minnesota Vikings-(1-6)-Rookie Ponder looked good in his debut.
30(31)-Miami Dolphins-(0-6)-Gave up a 15 point lead in the last few minutes.
31(32)-St. Louis Rams-(0-6)-Bradford will be out another week, probably an idea to keep him healthy versus the Cardinal
32(30)-Indianapolis Colts-(0-7)-Not even the Rams lost that bad.
2(3)-New England Patriots-(5-1)-A bye week and they move up one.
3(5)-New Orleans Saints-(5-2)-What a killing of the team they beat in the Superbowl two years ago.
4(6)-Pittsburgh Steelers-(5-2)-Roethlisberger is getting back to what made him a Superstar.
5(2)-Baltimore Ravens-(4-2)-A loss to a game they should of and must win.
6(10)-New York Jets-(4-3)-Don't count the New York Jets out.
7(9)-San Francisco 49ers-(5-1)-Can they keep this up?
8(7)-Detroit Lions-(5-2)-Some games are just too much for them.
9(4)-San Diego Chargers-(4-2)-Norv Turner never really has gone anywhere with this team #TeamRex
10(15)-Houston Texans-(4-3)-Way to get ahead.
11(16)-Chicago Bears-(4-3)-Lovie Smith keeps proving his critics wrong...he is a good coach.
12(12)-New York Giants-(4-2)-Coming off a bye week.
13(8)-Oakland Raiders-(4-3)-Palmer only came in knowing only 15 plays.
14(14)-Buffalo Bills-(4-2)-Also coming off a bye week.
15(18)-Atlanta Falcons-(4-3)-A win they so much needed.
16(11)-Washington Redskins-(3-3)-You may have running backs but you still need a QB to lead them.
17(20)-Dallas Cowboys-(3-3)-Ran all over the winless Rams.
18(13)-Tampa Bay Buccaneers-(4-2)-Lost toughly in London, where they may move.
19(19)-Cincinnati Bengals-(4-2)-Andy Dalton may be the best rookie QB of the season, yes more than Cam can.
20(17)-Tennessee Titans-(3-3)-See, they ain't keeping it up.
21(21)-Philadelphia Eagles-(2-4)-First eight weeks and only two wins.
22(22)-Carolina Panthers-(2-5)-Newton finally got his second game.
23(23)-Cleveland Browns-(3-3)-Turns out the AFC North is the toughest division to be part of.
24(24)-Kansas City Chiefs-(2-3)-A win here and they may be back in it.
25(26)-Jacksonville Jaguars-(2-5)-Jack Del Rio got a much need win for his job safety.
26(28)-Denver Broncos-(2-4)-Tebow didn't have a great start but he did have a great comeback.
27(25)-Seattle Seahawks-(2-4)-There score with Cleveland is classic.
28(28)-Arizona Cardinals-(1-5)-There are rumors of a coaching change.
29(29)-Minnesota Vikings-(1-6)-Rookie Ponder looked good in his debut.
30(31)-Miami Dolphins-(0-6)-Gave up a 15 point lead in the last few minutes.
31(32)-St. Louis Rams-(0-6)-Bradford will be out another week, probably an idea to keep him healthy versus the Cardinal
32(30)-Indianapolis Colts-(0-7)-Not even the Rams lost that bad.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Ryan's Team Beats Turner's Team
Jets 27, Chargers 21
Before this game, an announcer asked Rex Ryan about the Chargers and all he could say is how would of already win multiple Superbowls with them. Great way to make your team feel good. Turner quickly responded with asking "Where are the rings?". Turner didn't make his own coaching ability sound good. But all in all, the Chargers have more talent but the Jets have the better coach and that won them the game
Jets Pro - WR Burress had his comeback game.
Jets Con -They came out slow and the Chargers took control early/
Chargers Pro - They had some great runs yesterday.
Chargers Con - QB Rivers let this game go.
Before this game, an announcer asked Rex Ryan about the Chargers and all he could say is how would of already win multiple Superbowls with them. Great way to make your team feel good. Turner quickly responded with asking "Where are the rings?". Turner didn't make his own coaching ability sound good. But all in all, the Chargers have more talent but the Jets have the better coach and that won them the game
Jets Pro - WR Burress had his comeback game.
Jets Con -They came out slow and the Chargers took control early/
Chargers Pro - They had some great runs yesterday.
Chargers Con - QB Rivers let this game go.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Week 7 Power Ranking 2011-2012
1(1)-Green Bay Packers-(6-0)-Easy games just seem to keep on coming.
2(2)-Baltimore Ravens-(4-1)-Scariest team in the AFC
3(3)-New England Patriots-(5-1)-A beat up on Dallas
(4)7-San Diego Chargers-(4-1)-Norv Turner needs to prove Rex Ryan wrong.
5(4)-New Orleans Saints-(4-2)-First loss since opening day.
6(6)-Pittsburgh Steelers-(4-2)-Mendenhall is getting over the Superbowl hangover.
7(5)-Detroit Lions-(5-1)-The loss versus the 49ers was an ugly game.
8(9)-Oakland Raiders-(4-2)-Campbell out, Palmer in.
9(14)-San Francisco 49ers-(5-1)-Big wins versus the Eagles and the Lions
10(11)-New York Jets-(3-3)-Rex Ryans say if on Chargers would of won multiple Superbowls.
11(8)-Washington Redskins-(3-2)-Loss to Eagles takes them out of first but Rex is the big loser.
12(12)-New York Giants-(4-2)-Half a game ahead in the NFC East.
13(13)-Tampa Bay Buccaneers-(4-2)-Second in the NFC South
14(15)-Buffalo Bills-(4-2)-Another loss.
15(10)-Houston Texans-(3-3)-Not even in the lead of there division.
16(18)-Chicago Bears-(3-3)-Any other division and they would be in decent positioning.
17(19)-Tennesse Titans-(3-2)-They can't keep this up.
18(16)-Atlanta Falcons-(3-3)-Detroit is a big test.
19(22)-Cincinnati Bengals-(4-2)-One of the biggest surprises this season.
20(17)-Dallas Cowboys-(2-3)-Fighting the winless Rams this week.
21(21)-Philadelphia Eagles-(2-4)-First win since opening day.
22(20)-Carolina Panthers-(1-5)-Newton has the numbers but not the wins.
23(23)-Cleveland Browns-(2-3)-Peyton Hillis inactive again.
24(24)-Kansas City Chiefs-(2-3)-A win here and they may be back in it.
25(25)-Seattle Seahawks-(2-3)-Second in NFC West and three behind
26(23)-Indianapolis Colts-(0-5)-Now It's just embarrassing.
26(27)-Jacksonville Jaguars-(1-5)-Is a new coach in order?
27(28)-Arizona Cardinals-(1-4)-Haven't had a win since opening day.
28(29)-Denver Broncos-(1-4)-Tebow has to prove himself.
29(30)-Minnesota Vikings-(1-5)-Going to be an 'Uh Oh' game versus the Packers
30(26)-Indianapolis Colts-(0-6)-Winless with the Rams and Dolphins.
31(31)-Miami Dolphins-(0-5)-In the race for the first pick.
32(31)-St. Louis Rams-(0-5)-To add to woes, Bradford is out.
2(2)-Baltimore Ravens-(4-1)-Scariest team in the AFC
3(3)-New England Patriots-(5-1)-A beat up on Dallas
(4)7-San Diego Chargers-(4-1)-Norv Turner needs to prove Rex Ryan wrong.
5(4)-New Orleans Saints-(4-2)-First loss since opening day.
6(6)-Pittsburgh Steelers-(4-2)-Mendenhall is getting over the Superbowl hangover.
7(5)-Detroit Lions-(5-1)-The loss versus the 49ers was an ugly game.
8(9)-Oakland Raiders-(4-2)-Campbell out, Palmer in.
9(14)-San Francisco 49ers-(5-1)-Big wins versus the Eagles and the Lions
10(11)-New York Jets-(3-3)-Rex Ryans say if on Chargers would of won multiple Superbowls.
11(8)-Washington Redskins-(3-2)-Loss to Eagles takes them out of first but Rex is the big loser.
12(12)-New York Giants-(4-2)-Half a game ahead in the NFC East.
13(13)-Tampa Bay Buccaneers-(4-2)-Second in the NFC South
14(15)-Buffalo Bills-(4-2)-Another loss.
15(10)-Houston Texans-(3-3)-Not even in the lead of there division.
16(18)-Chicago Bears-(3-3)-Any other division and they would be in decent positioning.
17(19)-Tennesse Titans-(3-2)-They can't keep this up.
18(16)-Atlanta Falcons-(3-3)-Detroit is a big test.
19(22)-Cincinnati Bengals-(4-2)-One of the biggest surprises this season.
20(17)-Dallas Cowboys-(2-3)-Fighting the winless Rams this week.
21(21)-Philadelphia Eagles-(2-4)-First win since opening day.
22(20)-Carolina Panthers-(1-5)-Newton has the numbers but not the wins.
23(23)-Cleveland Browns-(2-3)-Peyton Hillis inactive again.
24(24)-Kansas City Chiefs-(2-3)-A win here and they may be back in it.
25(25)-Seattle Seahawks-(2-3)-Second in NFC West and three behind
26(23)-Indianapolis Colts-(0-5)-Now It's just embarrassing.
26(27)-Jacksonville Jaguars-(1-5)-Is a new coach in order?
27(28)-Arizona Cardinals-(1-4)-Haven't had a win since opening day.
28(29)-Denver Broncos-(1-4)-Tebow has to prove himself.
29(30)-Minnesota Vikings-(1-5)-Going to be an 'Uh Oh' game versus the Packers
30(26)-Indianapolis Colts-(0-6)-Winless with the Rams and Dolphins.
31(31)-Miami Dolphins-(0-5)-In the race for the first pick.
32(31)-St. Louis Rams-(0-5)-To add to woes, Bradford is out.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Jets Keep Rival Dolphins Winless
Jets 24, Dolphins
The Dolphins looked horrible coming off a bye week because Rex Ryan coached his team to a win after two tough losses. The Jets are 3-3 as the Dolphins are 0-5.
Jets Pro - Finally getting a much needed win and a lot thanks to CB Revis
Jets Con - Though they won, it was against the Dolphins.
Dolphins Pro - QB Moore seems to be a positive.
Dolphins Con - Everything.
The Dolphins looked horrible coming off a bye week because Rex Ryan coached his team to a win after two tough losses. The Jets are 3-3 as the Dolphins are 0-5.
Jets Pro - Finally getting a much needed win and a lot thanks to CB Revis
Jets Con - Though they won, it was against the Dolphins.
Dolphins Pro - QB Moore seems to be a positive.
Dolphins Con - Everything.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Green Bay Stays Perfect as the Rams Stay Winless
Packers 24, Rams 3
The Rams actually played well besides for the second quarter when the Packers just went unstoppable. In the second half the Rams stopped Green Bay from scoring at all. But Spagnola doesn't care about personal victories as he has said, but only wins, something he has not gotten this year.
Packers Pro - Basically doing what keeps getting them wins.
Packers Con - They give a lot of yards up. Even if they don't give up points it doesn't look great for stats.
Rams Pro - Bradford is so accurate and Jackson was obviously missed by the Rams.
Rams Con - They just can't get into the end zone.
The Rams actually played well besides for the second quarter when the Packers just went unstoppable. In the second half the Rams stopped Green Bay from scoring at all. But Spagnola doesn't care about personal victories as he has said, but only wins, something he has not gotten this year.
Packers Pro - Basically doing what keeps getting them wins.
Packers Con - They give a lot of yards up. Even if they don't give up points it doesn't look great for stats.
Rams Pro - Bradford is so accurate and Jackson was obviously missed by the Rams.
Rams Con - They just can't get into the end zone.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Week 6 Power Ranking 2011-2012
1(1)-Green Bay Packers-(5-0)-A game versus the Rams is an easy win.
2(2)-Baltimore Ravens-(3-1)-Coming off a bye week.
3(3)-New England Patriots-(4-1)-Getting back at the Jets always feels nice.
4(4)-New Orleans Saints-(4-1)-Almost got trapped versus the Panthers.
5(6)-Detroit Lions-(5-0)-Might be undefeated until they play the Packs and even them maybe.
6(10)-Pittsburgh Steelers-(3-2)-That's the big Ben we know.
7(11)-San Diego Chargers-(4-1)-Finally break the top ten.
8(12)-Washington Redskins-(3-1)-Rex Grossman is becoming a good backup in fantasy football.
9(13)-Oakland Raiders-(3-2)-That was for Al Davis, the bastard.
10(5)-Houston Texans-(3-2)-Tough loss to watch.
11(9)-New York Jets-(2-3)-They got a tough schedule but Mark just isn't getting his wins.
12(8)-New York Giants-(3-2)-It was Seattle.
13(7)-Tampa Bay Buccaneers-(3-2)-Maybe they aren't the team we quite hoped for.
14(19)-San Francisco 49ers-(4-1)-Remember it is still early in the season.
15(20)-Buffalo Bills-(4-1)-Same goes for the Bills.
16(14)-Atlanta Falcons-(2-3)-They gave 25 unanswered.
17(15)-Dallas Cowboys-(2-2)-Romo is saying Superbowl....someday.
18(17)-Chicago Bears-(2-3)-Three back and a loss already to Detroit and Green Bay. Ain't Good!
19(18)-Tennessee Titans-(3-2)-You picked the wrong week to play versus Big Ben.
20(21)-Carolina Panthers-(1-4)-Giving everyone a run for their money.
21(16)-Philadelphia Eagles-(1-4)-The Dream Team alright...Dreaming to be good.
22(25)-Cincinnati Bengals-(3-2)-A winning record, so be nice and trade Palmer.
23(22)-Cleveland Browns-(2-2)-Peyton Hillis hasn't hit his stride this season.
24(26)-Kansas City Chiefs-(2-3)-Missouri must be miserable right now.
25(29)-Seattle Seahawks-(2-3)-What the hell happened last week?!
26(23)-Indianapolis Colts-(0-5)-Now It's just embarrassing.
27(24)-Jacksonville Jaguars-(1-4)-So many teams have only one win.
28(27)-Arizona Cardinals-(1-4)-Them and the Rams were suppose to compete for the NFC West
29(28)-Denver Broncos-(1-4)-Tebow Time!
30(32)-Minnesota Vikings-(1-4)-Peterson is getting mad and taking the games into his hands.
31(30)-Miami Dolphins-(0-4)-The two worst teams are coming off a bye.
32(31)-St. Louis Rams-(0-4)-The good teams try to stay above 20. You're last.
2(2)-Baltimore Ravens-(3-1)-Coming off a bye week.
3(3)-New England Patriots-(4-1)-Getting back at the Jets always feels nice.
4(4)-New Orleans Saints-(4-1)-Almost got trapped versus the Panthers.
5(6)-Detroit Lions-(5-0)-Might be undefeated until they play the Packs and even them maybe.
6(10)-Pittsburgh Steelers-(3-2)-That's the big Ben we know.
7(11)-San Diego Chargers-(4-1)-Finally break the top ten.
8(12)-Washington Redskins-(3-1)-Rex Grossman is becoming a good backup in fantasy football.
9(13)-Oakland Raiders-(3-2)-That was for Al Davis, the bastard.
10(5)-Houston Texans-(3-2)-Tough loss to watch.
11(9)-New York Jets-(2-3)-They got a tough schedule but Mark just isn't getting his wins.
12(8)-New York Giants-(3-2)-It was Seattle.
13(7)-Tampa Bay Buccaneers-(3-2)-Maybe they aren't the team we quite hoped for.
14(19)-San Francisco 49ers-(4-1)-Remember it is still early in the season.
15(20)-Buffalo Bills-(4-1)-Same goes for the Bills.
16(14)-Atlanta Falcons-(2-3)-They gave 25 unanswered.
17(15)-Dallas Cowboys-(2-2)-Romo is saying Superbowl....someday.
18(17)-Chicago Bears-(2-3)-Three back and a loss already to Detroit and Green Bay. Ain't Good!
19(18)-Tennessee Titans-(3-2)-You picked the wrong week to play versus Big Ben.
20(21)-Carolina Panthers-(1-4)-Giving everyone a run for their money.
21(16)-Philadelphia Eagles-(1-4)-The Dream Team alright...Dreaming to be good.
22(25)-Cincinnati Bengals-(3-2)-A winning record, so be nice and trade Palmer.
23(22)-Cleveland Browns-(2-2)-Peyton Hillis hasn't hit his stride this season.
24(26)-Kansas City Chiefs-(2-3)-Missouri must be miserable right now.
25(29)-Seattle Seahawks-(2-3)-What the hell happened last week?!
26(23)-Indianapolis Colts-(0-5)-Now It's just embarrassing.
27(24)-Jacksonville Jaguars-(1-4)-So many teams have only one win.
28(27)-Arizona Cardinals-(1-4)-Them and the Rams were suppose to compete for the NFC West
29(28)-Denver Broncos-(1-4)-Tebow Time!
30(32)-Minnesota Vikings-(1-4)-Peterson is getting mad and taking the games into his hands.
31(30)-Miami Dolphins-(0-4)-The two worst teams are coming off a bye.
32(31)-St. Louis Rams-(0-4)-The good teams try to stay above 20. You're last.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Lions Advance to Five Undefeated
Lions 24, Bears 13
Lions took control of the game with the first touchdown of the game to Megatron. While no team played spectacular, the Bears killed themselves with stupid penalties and giving up big plays. With a win versus long time rivals the Lions are 5-0 for the first time since 1956.
Lions Pro - Scott Linehan did a good job calling the offensive plays against the Bears who pride themselves in not giving up big plays.
Lions Con - Missed tackles to sack Cutler.
Bears Pro - Cutler felt the need for self-preservation and used his feet and instinct.
Bears Con - The Defense looked confused.
Lions took control of the game with the first touchdown of the game to Megatron. While no team played spectacular, the Bears killed themselves with stupid penalties and giving up big plays. With a win versus long time rivals the Lions are 5-0 for the first time since 1956.
Lions Pro - Scott Linehan did a good job calling the offensive plays against the Bears who pride themselves in not giving up big plays.
Lions Con - Missed tackles to sack Cutler.
Bears Pro - Cutler felt the need for self-preservation and used his feet and instinct.
Bears Con - The Defense looked confused.
Twenty-five Unaswered
Packers 25, Falcons 14
Matt Ryan led Atlanta to a big start. They were leading by 14 in the beginning of the game. Rodgers kept getting hit but that wasn't enough because the Packers came back with 25 unanswered points and a win.
Packers Pro - Rodgers spread the ball to many players and over 10 have caught it.
Packers Con - Came out to a slow start.
Falcons Pro - They put some good pressure on Rodgers.
Falcons Con - Gave up a 14 point lead and didn't answer to 25.
Matt Ryan led Atlanta to a big start. They were leading by 14 in the beginning of the game. Rodgers kept getting hit but that wasn't enough because the Packers came back with 25 unanswered points and a win.
Packers Pro - Rodgers spread the ball to many players and over 10 have caught it.
Packers Con - Came out to a slow start.
Falcons Pro - They put some good pressure on Rodgers.
Falcons Con - Gave up a 14 point lead and didn't answer to 25.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Rams Schedule May Be Political Move for LA
The Los Angeles Rams played their last game in the Coliseum in 1994. They've been in Los Angeles for 49 years. That year Los Angeles lost both of its football team. The second biggest market would not build a new stadium for the Rams or Raiders, and the late Georgia Frontiere of the Rams and Al Davis of the Raiders moved their teams. The Rams to St. Louis and the Raiders to Oakland.
Many claim Frontiere was kicked out of Los Angeles and that Davis was just using Los Angeles until Oakland made a new stadium. The Rams and the Raiders however were not the only team that has played in Los Angeles. In 1960 the Los Angeles Chargers played their first season. After that season though they left do to too much competition with the Rams.
Los Angeles has been trying to get a team back for sometime now. Over the past couple of years articles have been popping up about a Los Angeles move. But recently they've become more frequent. While the Vikings, Raiders, Chargers, Jaguars, and Bills have all headlined those articles the Rams have headlined them even that much more besides for maybe the Chargers. A move Los Angeles and the Rams might be very happy to see.
Recently Stan Kroenke a Missouri native became the majority owner of the Rams after some careful transactions with his other teams to not break NFL's dual ownership rule on other big teams such as the Denver Avalanche and Denver Nuggets. He is a business man first and a move to Los Angeles might be the move to make to bring the Rams worth north of 1 Billion. But Kroenke is playing it cool. He leaves simple comments to keep St. Louis of the edge. Kroenke has stated "I'm going to attempt to do everything that I can to keep the Rams in St. Louis. Just as I did everything that I could to bring the team to St. Louis in 1995. I believe my actions speak for themselves." But take that with a grain of salt as Kroenke is a member of the Los Angeles Stadium Working Group Committee.
AEG (Alderac Entertainment Group) got approval to build a top of the line NFL Stadium next to the Staples center. Now they just need approval from the NFL and a team. AEG is promising to privately fund the stadium. AEG has talked with multiple teams about moving to Los Angeles but they have had dealing with Kroenke before. In fact they have been partners. Together they manage Broomfield Event Center in Denver, where Kroenke owned the Nuggets for a long time.
St. Louis is a mid-sized market town getting smaller everyday but Los Angeles is the second biggest market only behind New York and they can easily support two teams. But didn't the rams recently move from Los Angeles? They did but St. Louis has a clause that they need to have a top eight stadium. They don't. So St. Louis needs to come up with a sufficient plan of a new stadium by February of 2012. It doesn't look like they will be able to. St. Louis doesn't have the money. Webster University Sports Economist Patrick Rishe in an interview with Fox 2 News says "I don't think that Stan Kroenke will get a new stadium in St. Louis for two reasons. One, I don't think he's willing to put up enough of his own money, and two, St. Louisans are going to be reluctant to put up their own money themselves."
St. Louis fans probably will not want to support a struggling team. The Rams seemed like they were becoming a good team last year when they left the season 7-9 after 1-15 the year before. But the Rams have the toughest early schedule in the league. In boards many Ram fans are wondering if this schedule was purely political in nature to help bring a bad team to leave St. Louis.
The Rams are in the top five worst teams filling up their stadium. That's because St. Louis in the majority are bandwagon fans or Cardinal fans. Since the Rams are currently losing, the stadium even has a tougher time filling up. But Los Angeles has the capacity to fill eight games a season definitely when a new team and stadium are there.
St. Louis originally had the football Cardinals but they moved to Arizona. There is still a big Cardinal fan base there but St. Louis was never a football town, it was always a baseball town and will remain that way if the Rams stay bad. Los Angeles on the other hand is so diverse that no one sport controls the city. The Rams already have a fan base in Los Angeles County and Orange County. The Rams never really belonged in St. Louis.
The Rams seem like the most appropriate choice to move to Los Angeles. But that doesn't mean they will. Another likely team is the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers can't fill the stadium and have a small fan base in Los Angeles that is growing by the year. Like all teams their value would raise immensely. On top of that the Chargers have stated their intentions about leaving. The Raiders have met with the AEG and if they would leave it would be for the new stadium. With the recent death of Al Davis this means their chances could increase or decrease by a lot depending on what happens with the ownership. The Vikings have had concern about their stadium over the last couple of years and with the avalanche on their dome last year they complain more. But what are the chance Minnesota will allow themselves to lose another team to Los Angeles after they lost the Lakers? Definitely when the Vikings have a huge fan base. The Bills need a new stadium but if they move it will probably be to Toronto where they already play a home game every year. Also, the Bills are playing good right now, something they haven't done in such a long time. Buffalo doesn't want to miss out on that. The Jaguars are another good fit for Los Angeles. They are last in value and last in filling a stadium up. However, owner Wayne Weaver has turned down many offers to move and expressed his wanting to stay in Jacksonville.
No matter who moves, Los Angeles will have a team soon. It will be a move from another city and not an expansion the NFL has stated. Who? Only time will tell, but the good bets are on the Rams or Chargers.
Many claim Frontiere was kicked out of Los Angeles and that Davis was just using Los Angeles until Oakland made a new stadium. The Rams and the Raiders however were not the only team that has played in Los Angeles. In 1960 the Los Angeles Chargers played their first season. After that season though they left do to too much competition with the Rams.
Los Angeles has been trying to get a team back for sometime now. Over the past couple of years articles have been popping up about a Los Angeles move. But recently they've become more frequent. While the Vikings, Raiders, Chargers, Jaguars, and Bills have all headlined those articles the Rams have headlined them even that much more besides for maybe the Chargers. A move Los Angeles and the Rams might be very happy to see.
Recently Stan Kroenke a Missouri native became the majority owner of the Rams after some careful transactions with his other teams to not break NFL's dual ownership rule on other big teams such as the Denver Avalanche and Denver Nuggets. He is a business man first and a move to Los Angeles might be the move to make to bring the Rams worth north of 1 Billion. But Kroenke is playing it cool. He leaves simple comments to keep St. Louis of the edge. Kroenke has stated "I'm going to attempt to do everything that I can to keep the Rams in St. Louis. Just as I did everything that I could to bring the team to St. Louis in 1995. I believe my actions speak for themselves." But take that with a grain of salt as Kroenke is a member of the Los Angeles Stadium Working Group Committee.
AEG (Alderac Entertainment Group) got approval to build a top of the line NFL Stadium next to the Staples center. Now they just need approval from the NFL and a team. AEG is promising to privately fund the stadium. AEG has talked with multiple teams about moving to Los Angeles but they have had dealing with Kroenke before. In fact they have been partners. Together they manage Broomfield Event Center in Denver, where Kroenke owned the Nuggets for a long time.
St. Louis is a mid-sized market town getting smaller everyday but Los Angeles is the second biggest market only behind New York and they can easily support two teams. But didn't the rams recently move from Los Angeles? They did but St. Louis has a clause that they need to have a top eight stadium. They don't. So St. Louis needs to come up with a sufficient plan of a new stadium by February of 2012. It doesn't look like they will be able to. St. Louis doesn't have the money. Webster University Sports Economist Patrick Rishe in an interview with Fox 2 News says "I don't think that Stan Kroenke will get a new stadium in St. Louis for two reasons. One, I don't think he's willing to put up enough of his own money, and two, St. Louisans are going to be reluctant to put up their own money themselves."
St. Louis fans probably will not want to support a struggling team. The Rams seemed like they were becoming a good team last year when they left the season 7-9 after 1-15 the year before. But the Rams have the toughest early schedule in the league. In boards many Ram fans are wondering if this schedule was purely political in nature to help bring a bad team to leave St. Louis.
The Rams are in the top five worst teams filling up their stadium. That's because St. Louis in the majority are bandwagon fans or Cardinal fans. Since the Rams are currently losing, the stadium even has a tougher time filling up. But Los Angeles has the capacity to fill eight games a season definitely when a new team and stadium are there.
St. Louis originally had the football Cardinals but they moved to Arizona. There is still a big Cardinal fan base there but St. Louis was never a football town, it was always a baseball town and will remain that way if the Rams stay bad. Los Angeles on the other hand is so diverse that no one sport controls the city. The Rams already have a fan base in Los Angeles County and Orange County. The Rams never really belonged in St. Louis.
The Rams seem like the most appropriate choice to move to Los Angeles. But that doesn't mean they will. Another likely team is the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers can't fill the stadium and have a small fan base in Los Angeles that is growing by the year. Like all teams their value would raise immensely. On top of that the Chargers have stated their intentions about leaving. The Raiders have met with the AEG and if they would leave it would be for the new stadium. With the recent death of Al Davis this means their chances could increase or decrease by a lot depending on what happens with the ownership. The Vikings have had concern about their stadium over the last couple of years and with the avalanche on their dome last year they complain more. But what are the chance Minnesota will allow themselves to lose another team to Los Angeles after they lost the Lakers? Definitely when the Vikings have a huge fan base. The Bills need a new stadium but if they move it will probably be to Toronto where they already play a home game every year. Also, the Bills are playing good right now, something they haven't done in such a long time. Buffalo doesn't want to miss out on that. The Jaguars are another good fit for Los Angeles. They are last in value and last in filling a stadium up. However, owner Wayne Weaver has turned down many offers to move and expressed his wanting to stay in Jacksonville.
No matter who moves, Los Angeles will have a team soon. It will be a move from another city and not an expansion the NFL has stated. Who? Only time will tell, but the good bets are on the Rams or Chargers.
Week 5 Power Rankings 2011-2012
1(1)-Green Bay Packers-(4-0)-May easily be the last undefeated team.
2(2)-Baltimore Ravens-(3-1)-Dominated the Jets.
3(3)-New England Patriots-(3-1)-That was better.
4(4)-New Orleans Saints-(3-1)-Sproles looks good and a curse of first game losses seems to halt.
5(6)-Houston Texans-(3-1)-We've been waiting for the day the Texans would be a top tier team.
6(7)-Detroit Lions-(4-0)-That Dallas win proves they may be a playoff type team.
7(8)-Tampa Bay Buccaneers-(3-1)-A young good team.
8(13)-New York Giants-(3-1)-Controversial call helps the Giants win.
9(5)-New York Jets-(2-2)-Back to back losses.
10(10)-Pittsburgh Steelers-(2-2)-Superbowl loss hangover?
11(16)-San Diego Chargers-(3-1)-Not convinced they will win the NFC West.
12(17)-Washington Redskins-(3-1)-Top of the East.
13(14)-Oakland Raiders-(2-2)-Al Davis died watching his team on their way up.
14(9)-Atlanta Falcons-(2-2)-Beat Seattle only by two?
15(12)-Dallas Cowboys-(2-2)-What a crumble!
16(11)-Philadelphia Eagles-(1-2)-Now they have to be joking.
17(15)-Chicago Bears-(2-2)-A win versus Detroit in crucial.
18(18)-Tennessee Titans-(3-1)-Better than expected.
19(22)-San Francisco 49ers-(3-1)-Eagle win proves they are not just a trap game win at most.
20(20)-Buffalo Bills-(3-1)-They finally got their first loss.
21(24)-Carolina Panthers-(1-3)-Waiting for that next step win.
22(26)-Cleveland Browns-(2-2)-What to say about Cleveland?
23(19)-Indianapolis Colts-(0-4)-Looks like they'll get their first win this week.
24(21)-Jacksonville Jaguars-(1-3)-Just a downfall from last season.
25(30)-Cincinnati Bengals-(2-2)-Are they good or is Buffalo a farce?
26(23)-Kansas City Chiefs-(1-3)-First win is hope.
27(28)-Arizona Cardinals-(1-3)-RB Wells was the missing force two weeks ago and now it is obvious he is needed constantly.
28(25)-Denver Broncos-(1-3)-Complaining about Orton but the QB isn't the only problem here.
29(32)-Seattle Seahawks-(1-3)-At least they have a win.
30(27)-Miami Dolphins-(0-4)-Competing for first overall pick.
31(29)-St. Louis Rams-(0-4)-Most disappointing team of the season.
32(31)-Minnesota Vikings-(0-4)-Looks like Mcnabb was the problem in Washington.
2(2)-Baltimore Ravens-(3-1)-Dominated the Jets.
3(3)-New England Patriots-(3-1)-That was better.
4(4)-New Orleans Saints-(3-1)-Sproles looks good and a curse of first game losses seems to halt.
5(6)-Houston Texans-(3-1)-We've been waiting for the day the Texans would be a top tier team.
6(7)-Detroit Lions-(4-0)-That Dallas win proves they may be a playoff type team.
7(8)-Tampa Bay Buccaneers-(3-1)-A young good team.
8(13)-New York Giants-(3-1)-Controversial call helps the Giants win.
9(5)-New York Jets-(2-2)-Back to back losses.
10(10)-Pittsburgh Steelers-(2-2)-Superbowl loss hangover?
11(16)-San Diego Chargers-(3-1)-Not convinced they will win the NFC West.
12(17)-Washington Redskins-(3-1)-Top of the East.
13(14)-Oakland Raiders-(2-2)-Al Davis died watching his team on their way up.
14(9)-Atlanta Falcons-(2-2)-Beat Seattle only by two?
15(12)-Dallas Cowboys-(2-2)-What a crumble!
16(11)-Philadelphia Eagles-(1-2)-Now they have to be joking.
17(15)-Chicago Bears-(2-2)-A win versus Detroit in crucial.
18(18)-Tennessee Titans-(3-1)-Better than expected.
19(22)-San Francisco 49ers-(3-1)-Eagle win proves they are not just a trap game win at most.
20(20)-Buffalo Bills-(3-1)-They finally got their first loss.
21(24)-Carolina Panthers-(1-3)-Waiting for that next step win.
22(26)-Cleveland Browns-(2-2)-What to say about Cleveland?
23(19)-Indianapolis Colts-(0-4)-Looks like they'll get their first win this week.
24(21)-Jacksonville Jaguars-(1-3)-Just a downfall from last season.
25(30)-Cincinnati Bengals-(2-2)-Are they good or is Buffalo a farce?
26(23)-Kansas City Chiefs-(1-3)-First win is hope.
27(28)-Arizona Cardinals-(1-3)-RB Wells was the missing force two weeks ago and now it is obvious he is needed constantly.
28(25)-Denver Broncos-(1-3)-Complaining about Orton but the QB isn't the only problem here.
29(32)-Seattle Seahawks-(1-3)-At least they have a win.
30(27)-Miami Dolphins-(0-4)-Competing for first overall pick.
31(29)-St. Louis Rams-(0-4)-Most disappointing team of the season.
32(31)-Minnesota Vikings-(0-4)-Looks like Mcnabb was the problem in Washington.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Tampa Keeps Indy Winless
Buccaneers 24, Indianapolis 17
Besides for the Sunday night game this week all the national games have been great this year and..........BUCS/COLTS was no exception. The Colts has Peyton Manning as an assistant coach for the second game in a row. How much can he help? Surprisingly a lot. The defense looked good because the offense play calling was Manning-esque. However, the Bucs running game just was too much, even for a smart defense.
Buccaneer Pros - Running game from Torain was the biggest factor for the win.
Buccaneer Cons - Big penalties neglected a lot of good plays.
Colts Pro - Manning in the booth makes them competitive.
Colts Con - Many missed tackles gave a lot of yards and first downs up.
Besides for the Sunday night game this week all the national games have been great this year and..........BUCS/COLTS was no exception. The Colts has Peyton Manning as an assistant coach for the second game in a row. How much can he help? Surprisingly a lot. The defense looked good because the offense play calling was Manning-esque. However, the Bucs running game just was too much, even for a smart defense.
Buccaneer Pros - Running game from Torain was the biggest factor for the win.
Buccaneer Cons - Big penalties neglected a lot of good plays.
Colts Pro - Manning in the booth makes them competitive.
Colts Con - Many missed tackles gave a lot of yards and first downs up.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Top 3 things That Have Been Effected From Lockout
Many things have been effected from the short offseason, but these three top it.
#3-Officiating
How this happened is beyond anyone, but look at every game you have watched. There are horrible calls this year. The fact is there has been so many to just even go through.
#2-Wide Receivers
Every team has had trouble here. Many receivers have had trouble with catching and dropped passes. Worst team here has been the Rams.
#1-Secondary
The most obvious. Not enough time due to the lockout has really affected the secondary and QBs are taking advantage. Many QBs this year have thrown for over 300 yards, even Rookie Cam Newton who had three out four games for over 300 yards. Worst team here has been the Patriots.
#3-Officiating
How this happened is beyond anyone, but look at every game you have watched. There are horrible calls this year. The fact is there has been so many to just even go through.
#2-Wide Receivers
Every team has had trouble here. Many receivers have had trouble with catching and dropped passes. Worst team here has been the Rams.
#1-Secondary
The most obvious. Not enough time due to the lockout has really affected the secondary and QBs are taking advantage. Many QBs this year have thrown for over 300 yards, even Rookie Cam Newton who had three out four games for over 300 yards. Worst team here has been the Patriots.
Redskins Hold On VS Rams
Redskins 17, Rams 10
Though it was not a blowout, early in the game was all Redskins. It was just some Rams self-stabs (mostly dropped passes by WR Sims-Walker) that got the skins there. At a 17-0 halftime, the Rams seemed done. Washington RB Torain came out running up and down. But the Ram's defense led by LB Laurinaitis kept them in, and the Rams offense scored 10 unanswered points. But in the end the Rams offense couldn't capitalize. This was the easiest of their six games but they are 0-4.
Redskins Pro - Defensive line stopped Jackson. RB Torain had a big day vs the Rams
Redskins Con -Grossman starts showing his true colors. The special teams kept hitting the PR Pettis before he could could catch fairly causing 15 yard penalties twice.
Rams Pro - Bradford is on, he throws so accurate, he was a little jittery but how can you not when you constantly get hit. Pettis took hits like a man and made some nice catches, it's the Boise State in him. Special teams was great, nice coverage.
Rams Con - Way too many dropped passes, most notable Sims-Walker and TE Kendricks.
Though it was not a blowout, early in the game was all Redskins. It was just some Rams self-stabs (mostly dropped passes by WR Sims-Walker) that got the skins there. At a 17-0 halftime, the Rams seemed done. Washington RB Torain came out running up and down. But the Ram's defense led by LB Laurinaitis kept them in, and the Rams offense scored 10 unanswered points. But in the end the Rams offense couldn't capitalize. This was the easiest of their six games but they are 0-4.
Redskins Pro - Defensive line stopped Jackson. RB Torain had a big day vs the Rams
Redskins Con -Grossman starts showing his true colors. The special teams kept hitting the PR Pettis before he could could catch fairly causing 15 yard penalties twice.
Rams Pro - Bradford is on, he throws so accurate, he was a little jittery but how can you not when you constantly get hit. Pettis took hits like a man and made some nice catches, it's the Boise State in him. Special teams was great, nice coverage.
Rams Con - Way too many dropped passes, most notable Sims-Walker and TE Kendricks.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Week 4 Power Rankings
1(1)-Green Bay Packers-(3-0)-Defense hasn't been great but offense has.
2(7)-Baltimore Ravens-(2-1)-Only problem is you don't know who will show up every week.
3(2)-New England Patriots-(2-1)-That's the pass defense letting them up.
4(5)-New Orleans Saints-(2-1)-Big win versus a good Houston team.
5(3)-New York Jets-(2-1)-The rush defense has been exposed as a farce.
6(9)-Houston Texans-(2-1)-You have to get a head start on the division. Rumor; Manning in DEC
7(12)-Detroit Lions-(3-0)-Lions break the top 10, but don't jump on the bandwagon yet.
8(13)-Tampa Bay Buccaneers-(2-1)-They haven't had an easy schedule.
9(4)-Atlanta Falcons-(1-2)-Disappointing so far.
10(8)-Pittsburgh Steelers-(2-1)-Actually they look kinda weak.
11(6)-Philadelphia Eagles-(1-2)-Doesn't the 'Dream team' include needing to be healthy?
12(14)-Dallas Cowboys-(2-1)-Romo is proving he is a leader.
13(15)-New York Giants-(2-1)-Manning is proving critics wrong.
14(17)-Oakland Raiders-(2-1)-They are a good team!
15(10)-Chicago Bears-(1-2)-That punt penalty was BS!
16(11)-San Diego Chargers-(2-1)-Way overrated.
17(19)-Washington Redskins-(2-1)-Grossman should be showing his true colors soon.
18(21)-Tennessee Titans-(2-1)-The Britt lose is a season changer.
19(20)-Indianapolis Colts-(0-3)-The Steelers game shines some light on a lost team.
20(25)-Buffalo Bills-(3-0)-They are certainly opening up some eyes.
21(16)-Jacksonville Jaguars-(1-2)-Forever the team that gave Newton his first win.
22(26)-San Francisco 49ers-(2-1)-A winning record in the NFC West!
23(18)-Kansas City Chiefs-(0-3)-Just a lost season.
24(29)-Carolina Panthers-(1-2)-Newton on track for Rookie of the Year.
25(28)-Denver Broncos-(1-2)-You got to feel bad for Orton.
26(31)-Cleveland Browns-(2-1)-Over .500 so far.
27(22)-Miami Dolphins-(0-3)-Bush has been no help.
28(23)-Arizona Cardinals-(1-2)-You lost to Seattle. Period!
29(24)-St. Louis Rams-(0-3)-If they go 2-5 in the first 7, they will win that division.
30(30)-Cincinnati Bengals-(1-2)-You blew it versus SF.
31(27)-Minnesota Vikings-(0-3)-Football is a 60 minute game, not 30.
32(32)Seattle Seahawks-(1-2)-That win means nada. Pete Carrol is still one of the worst coaches in the NFL
2(7)-Baltimore Ravens-(2-1)-Only problem is you don't know who will show up every week.
3(2)-New England Patriots-(2-1)-That's the pass defense letting them up.
4(5)-New Orleans Saints-(2-1)-Big win versus a good Houston team.
5(3)-New York Jets-(2-1)-The rush defense has been exposed as a farce.
6(9)-Houston Texans-(2-1)-You have to get a head start on the division. Rumor; Manning in DEC
7(12)-Detroit Lions-(3-0)-Lions break the top 10, but don't jump on the bandwagon yet.
8(13)-Tampa Bay Buccaneers-(2-1)-They haven't had an easy schedule.
9(4)-Atlanta Falcons-(1-2)-Disappointing so far.
10(8)-Pittsburgh Steelers-(2-1)-Actually they look kinda weak.
11(6)-Philadelphia Eagles-(1-2)-Doesn't the 'Dream team' include needing to be healthy?
12(14)-Dallas Cowboys-(2-1)-Romo is proving he is a leader.
13(15)-New York Giants-(2-1)-Manning is proving critics wrong.
14(17)-Oakland Raiders-(2-1)-They are a good team!
15(10)-Chicago Bears-(1-2)-That punt penalty was BS!
16(11)-San Diego Chargers-(2-1)-Way overrated.
17(19)-Washington Redskins-(2-1)-Grossman should be showing his true colors soon.
18(21)-Tennessee Titans-(2-1)-The Britt lose is a season changer.
19(20)-Indianapolis Colts-(0-3)-The Steelers game shines some light on a lost team.
20(25)-Buffalo Bills-(3-0)-They are certainly opening up some eyes.
21(16)-Jacksonville Jaguars-(1-2)-Forever the team that gave Newton his first win.
22(26)-San Francisco 49ers-(2-1)-A winning record in the NFC West!
23(18)-Kansas City Chiefs-(0-3)-Just a lost season.
24(29)-Carolina Panthers-(1-2)-Newton on track for Rookie of the Year.
25(28)-Denver Broncos-(1-2)-You got to feel bad for Orton.
26(31)-Cleveland Browns-(2-1)-Over .500 so far.
27(22)-Miami Dolphins-(0-3)-Bush has been no help.
28(23)-Arizona Cardinals-(1-2)-You lost to Seattle. Period!
29(24)-St. Louis Rams-(0-3)-If they go 2-5 in the first 7, they will win that division.
30(30)-Cincinnati Bengals-(1-2)-You blew it versus SF.
31(27)-Minnesota Vikings-(0-3)-Football is a 60 minute game, not 30.
32(32)Seattle Seahawks-(1-2)-That win means nada. Pete Carrol is still one of the worst coaches in the NFL
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