Hadnt done this in a while..but I'll see if I can get the full rust off
Gilbert Arenas goes under the knife for the 3rd time....but this time just for loose debris in his knee...while the surgery wasnt super serious,you cant be happy with anyone going under the knife for anything..especially when its happened with the same appendage.They say he'll miss the 1st month but I've also heard around January would be the date he would be back.If I was a Wizard fan I wouldnt be worried about Gil's return on $111 million contract he signed this summer...I would be asking am I ever going to see a healthy Gil,Caron and Jamison at the same time?
So Josh Howard made some comments about the national anthemin July mind you)..something like this:
"The Star Spangled Banner’ is going on right now. I don’t even celebrate that (expletive). I’m black.”
Um..well...I'm not going to lie..I wasnt too offended with the comment...but I wasnt too cool with him at throwing "Obama 08" at the end of that sentence..he has nothing to do with any of this.Regardless I think before you cast him as a communist or a terriorist or whatever you're calling "non american" setiments) you have to use the fundamental way that our country has totally different views about itself depending who you ask.Would I be wrong in saying that black people in general have a different experience in this country than white people?...I wouldnt think so.But we live in a tech age(ie Camera Phones) so anything anyone ever says is liable to be recorded and on YouTube...I dont have a problem with people expressing themselves..just explain why.
Congrats to Ichiro on getting his 200th hit for the 8th season in a row(out of 8 seasons)...people dont know how hard it is getting 200 hits every year..while his averaged dropped to .313(still good btw) the thing that I was most impressed with was his strikeouts....he has strukout only 58 times in 151 games...thats amazing..
On the downside pitcher Erik Bedard is out 6-9 months with shoulder surgery..I was leery about him from jump..so I'm not surprised.
Also in Seattle....the Seahawks signed WR Koren Robinson who used to be there a few years back and traded for Keary Colbert...I personally was a Koren fan when he was there,he had a dropping problem but at the same time he's an upgrade over whoever they had prior at the spot.
Just as a note..I know people in Seattle are on suicide watch..its been a rough summer for those guys...Sonics are gone..Mariners are awful...Seahawks are sputtering...its not good.
Oh look...Tavaris Jackson has been benched by the Vikings in favor of Gus Frerotte...while I would like 3rd stringer John David Booty to get the nod here...I am glad that Jackson was benched.I had been calling for this since last year...when you have a good defense,good runningback and solid pieces everywhere else and choke away a 15 point lead last sunday...you gotta do something...in Jackson's defense he didnt play bad numbers-wise:
14-24 130yds 0 TD 0 Int
He didnt do really anything either..they went 3 and out way too many times in the 2nd half for me.
It seems that Vince Young has lost his job to Kerry Collins..ouch...the wide receivers seemed to get more involved last sunday..but then again...who couldnt when you're playing the Bengals?
I'll get around to Baseball awards later...
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Week 2 W/L
9-5 in my picks this week(pending the Philly/Dallas game)..not bad huh?
Winners
-Buffalo Bills:After beating Seattle at home,people didnt know what to make of them...well..after beating Super Bowl contender Jacksonville on the road...you have to start taking them seriously.Trent Edwards is flying under the radar quite nicely as a young QB of the future.
-Aaron Rodgers,GB:I smell a trend here...in his 2nd official game he only throws for 328yds and 3 TDs in a 48pt game on the road...is he official yet?
-Matt Cassel,NE:He played well against division rival New York Jets...what is big is that he didnt try to do too much...he managed the game well and they ended up winning...I dont know what to make of Randy Moss though.
-Denver Broncos:Not because they won...it was more of how they won...they choked away a 31-17 halftime lead only to be given a 2nd chance by the refs on the fumble on their last drive..they made the most of it...congrats
-Brandon Marshall,Den:Oh yeah..this guy is a legit monster,against a top defense in San Diego at San Diego he put up 18 catches for 166 yards and 1 TD...legit monster...league is put on notice
Losers
-Cleveland Browns:Uh...this was the step forward right?...everyone picked you guys to put up alot of points with the weapons you have....6 points at home?...I know the wind was not giving...but 6?
-Minnesota Vikings:You had Peyton Manning on the ropes...you knocked him around..made Joseph Addai look awful(15 for 20 yds)..your running back(Peterson) had 160 yards rushing..but yet...you muster up 15 points...all off field goals...up 15-0 in 3rd quarter..and you lose..it doesnt add up.
-Seattle Seahawks:More WR trouble..Logan Payne is out for the year and backup QB/WR Seneca Wallace hurt himself in warmups and is out for a month.....things are not looking good for Seattle..oh yeah...they are 0-2 and lost to the terrible SF 49ers at home.
-LaDainian Tomlinson,SD-What gets lost in the Chargers losing to the Broncos is that LT is really banged up...so much he hardly played...10 rushes for 26 yards?...ew
Winners
-Buffalo Bills:After beating Seattle at home,people didnt know what to make of them...well..after beating Super Bowl contender Jacksonville on the road...you have to start taking them seriously.Trent Edwards is flying under the radar quite nicely as a young QB of the future.
-Aaron Rodgers,GB:I smell a trend here...in his 2nd official game he only throws for 328yds and 3 TDs in a 48pt game on the road...is he official yet?
-Matt Cassel,NE:He played well against division rival New York Jets...what is big is that he didnt try to do too much...he managed the game well and they ended up winning...I dont know what to make of Randy Moss though.
-Denver Broncos:Not because they won...it was more of how they won...they choked away a 31-17 halftime lead only to be given a 2nd chance by the refs on the fumble on their last drive..they made the most of it...congrats
-Brandon Marshall,Den:Oh yeah..this guy is a legit monster,against a top defense in San Diego at San Diego he put up 18 catches for 166 yards and 1 TD...legit monster...league is put on notice
Losers
-Cleveland Browns:Uh...this was the step forward right?...everyone picked you guys to put up alot of points with the weapons you have....6 points at home?...I know the wind was not giving...but 6?
-Minnesota Vikings:You had Peyton Manning on the ropes...you knocked him around..made Joseph Addai look awful(15 for 20 yds)..your running back(Peterson) had 160 yards rushing..but yet...you muster up 15 points...all off field goals...up 15-0 in 3rd quarter..and you lose..it doesnt add up.
-Seattle Seahawks:More WR trouble..Logan Payne is out for the year and backup QB/WR Seneca Wallace hurt himself in warmups and is out for a month.....things are not looking good for Seattle..oh yeah...they are 0-2 and lost to the terrible SF 49ers at home.
-LaDainian Tomlinson,SD-What gets lost in the Chargers losing to the Broncos is that LT is really banged up...so much he hardly played...10 rushes for 26 yards?...ew
Saturday, September 13, 2008
NFL Picks
Tennessee over Cincinnati
Jacksonville over Buffalo
Oakland over Kansas City
Indy over Minnesota
Chicago over Carolina
Green Bay over Detroit
NY Giants over St Louis
New Orleans over Washington
Tampa over Atlanta
Seattle over San Francisco
New England over NY Jets
San Diego over Denver
Arizona over Miami
Pittsburgh over Cleveland
Baltimore over Houston(whenever they actually play)
Philly over Dallas
Hold me to these
Jacksonville over Buffalo
Oakland over Kansas City
Indy over Minnesota
Chicago over Carolina
Green Bay over Detroit
NY Giants over St Louis
New Orleans over Washington
Tampa over Atlanta
Seattle over San Francisco
New England over NY Jets
San Diego over Denver
Arizona over Miami
Pittsburgh over Cleveland
Baltimore over Houston(whenever they actually play)
Philly over Dallas
Hold me to these
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Week 1
Winners
-Aaron Rodgers-Always nice to have a good game against a good defense with the weight of an entire state on your back while replacing a legend.
-Atlanta Falcons-The combo of Matt Ryan and Michael Turner exploded onto the scene to get everyone excited again.A real confidence builder
-Brett Favre-Living up to the hype after the offseason from hell..and with Brady getting hurt..maybe they can be a lock for the playoffs.
-Jake Delhomme-On the road....against a really good defense(San Diego)...without his favorite target and best player(Steve Smith)..he threw the game winning TD(http://bradsportsfix.blogspot.com/ didnt think he would)
-Donovan McNabb-Always nice to see a healthy quality quarterback back and do well.He threw for almost 400yds...keep it up.
Losers
-Tom Brady-Torn ACL,out for the year...well...everyone can change their superbowl predictions now huh?
-St Louis Rams-You muster 3 points with awesome offensive players such as Torry Holt,Marc Bulger and Steven Jackson...I dont understand.
-Seattle Receivers-Bobby Engram-out....Deion Branch-out...Nate Burleson-out for year....its going to get really really tricky naming WRs for Seattle with them cutting Jordan Kent earlier today.
-DeAngelo Hall-You got killed by rookie Eddie Royal for 146yds in his 1st game..a tad overrated apparently..
-Detroit Defense-I dont think you can give up over 300 yds rushing with no one on the field...they apparently tried to give me the simulation of how 300 yds would look with players on the field.
-Shawne Merriman-Well you finally decided to give up on the season and have knee surgery.Technically it would make you a winner to have the surgery and be healthy for next season,but it shouldnt have taken you 2 tackles in sunday's game to tell you that you couldnt have played on 2(out of 3) ligaments.Get healthy
-Aaron Rodgers-Always nice to have a good game against a good defense with the weight of an entire state on your back while replacing a legend.
-Atlanta Falcons-The combo of Matt Ryan and Michael Turner exploded onto the scene to get everyone excited again.A real confidence builder
-Brett Favre-Living up to the hype after the offseason from hell..and with Brady getting hurt..maybe they can be a lock for the playoffs.
-Jake Delhomme-On the road....against a really good defense(San Diego)...without his favorite target and best player(Steve Smith)..he threw the game winning TD(http://bradsportsfix.blogspot.com/ didnt think he would)
-Donovan McNabb-Always nice to see a healthy quality quarterback back and do well.He threw for almost 400yds...keep it up.
Losers
-Tom Brady-Torn ACL,out for the year...well...everyone can change their superbowl predictions now huh?
-St Louis Rams-You muster 3 points with awesome offensive players such as Torry Holt,Marc Bulger and Steven Jackson...I dont understand.
-Seattle Receivers-Bobby Engram-out....Deion Branch-out...Nate Burleson-out for year....its going to get really really tricky naming WRs for Seattle with them cutting Jordan Kent earlier today.
-DeAngelo Hall-You got killed by rookie Eddie Royal for 146yds in his 1st game..a tad overrated apparently..
-Detroit Defense-I dont think you can give up over 300 yds rushing with no one on the field...they apparently tried to give me the simulation of how 300 yds would look with players on the field.
-Shawne Merriman-Well you finally decided to give up on the season and have knee surgery.Technically it would make you a winner to have the surgery and be healthy for next season,but it shouldnt have taken you 2 tackles in sunday's game to tell you that you couldnt have played on 2(out of 3) ligaments.Get healthy
Thursday, September 4, 2008
NFL Preview(NFC East)
NFC East
Cowboys(11-5)
By the slimmest of margins..I gave the title to Dallas...I think this team has the most talent and it should be carried out this year to win.I think the addition of Adam Jones should help keep safety Roy Williams off the field as much as possible and that cant do anything but help this team do well.Offensively Romo to TO or Jason Witten should be norm,but I think ability of Patrick Crayton will get them over the hump,because TO will get the doubles,someone else will need to step up their game.Marion Barber is the guy everyone is raving about but I think he'll be less effective this year,I feel his running style for his body isnt a good mix..and he'll get the bulk of the carries where Julius Jones could have helped out.Felix Jones is a good backup but I dont think he'll pay dividends like he should in his 1st year.Give him time.
Eagles(10-6)
I really like this team...alot...IF Donovan McNabb is healthy...if he isnt...eliminate this record...but I'll go with that he is...if there is any team who has had success with "no name" talent other than the Patriots..its the Eagles..Other than McNabb and )do everything running back) Brian Westbrook,it will be offense by committee.Rookie DeSean Jackson,Hank Baskett and Reggie Brown will have to be the threats on the outside and I think that could be enough if Reggie can do his part,he was in danger of losing his job last year,but Kevin Curtis is out with a hernia so he'll have to do for now.This defense is a standout with a trio(yes,trio) of pro bowl caliber cornerbacks...Sheldon Brown,Asante Samuel and Lito Sheppard are going to cause alot of problems for offenses..now add Brian Dawkins and Trent Cole..and you have the potential for an elite defense.That is if like McNabb,everyone stays relatively healthy.
Giants(9-7)
I'm not sold on Eli Manning...still lol...and I feel terrible about it...you dont outduel "The Great" Tom Brady for a super bowl and get nothing...but eh..I think I'm more sour on the defense and who isnt there this year than I am about Eli and his streaky play.The defense has lost Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora while others have walked from the team via free agency...but the secondary isnt that bad with small upgrades..but I feel the offense is going to have to carry this team and I dont know if Eli can..yet..sorry.
Redskins(8-8)
The only reason I dont have my home team(from Virginia) higher is because of Jason Campbell...I like him..but he's had a different system every year...that cant happen with a young QB.This team is maybe 2nd to Dallas in terms of talent..maybe even more..but something is always up..injury..something..to hold them back.Hopefully the team doesnt give up on Campbell early and go with Todd Collins,even though the team did that last year and made it to the playoffs...wait a minute.....
Cowboys(11-5)
By the slimmest of margins..I gave the title to Dallas...I think this team has the most talent and it should be carried out this year to win.I think the addition of Adam Jones should help keep safety Roy Williams off the field as much as possible and that cant do anything but help this team do well.Offensively Romo to TO or Jason Witten should be norm,but I think ability of Patrick Crayton will get them over the hump,because TO will get the doubles,someone else will need to step up their game.Marion Barber is the guy everyone is raving about but I think he'll be less effective this year,I feel his running style for his body isnt a good mix..and he'll get the bulk of the carries where Julius Jones could have helped out.Felix Jones is a good backup but I dont think he'll pay dividends like he should in his 1st year.Give him time.
Eagles(10-6)
I really like this team...alot...IF Donovan McNabb is healthy...if he isnt...eliminate this record...but I'll go with that he is...if there is any team who has had success with "no name" talent other than the Patriots..its the Eagles..Other than McNabb and )do everything running back) Brian Westbrook,it will be offense by committee.Rookie DeSean Jackson,Hank Baskett and Reggie Brown will have to be the threats on the outside and I think that could be enough if Reggie can do his part,he was in danger of losing his job last year,but Kevin Curtis is out with a hernia so he'll have to do for now.This defense is a standout with a trio(yes,trio) of pro bowl caliber cornerbacks...Sheldon Brown,Asante Samuel and Lito Sheppard are going to cause alot of problems for offenses..now add Brian Dawkins and Trent Cole..and you have the potential for an elite defense.That is if like McNabb,everyone stays relatively healthy.
Giants(9-7)
I'm not sold on Eli Manning...still lol...and I feel terrible about it...you dont outduel "The Great" Tom Brady for a super bowl and get nothing...but eh..I think I'm more sour on the defense and who isnt there this year than I am about Eli and his streaky play.The defense has lost Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora while others have walked from the team via free agency...but the secondary isnt that bad with small upgrades..but I feel the offense is going to have to carry this team and I dont know if Eli can..yet..sorry.
Redskins(8-8)
The only reason I dont have my home team(from Virginia) higher is because of Jason Campbell...I like him..but he's had a different system every year...that cant happen with a young QB.This team is maybe 2nd to Dallas in terms of talent..maybe even more..but something is always up..injury..something..to hold them back.Hopefully the team doesnt give up on Campbell early and go with Todd Collins,even though the team did that last year and made it to the playoffs...wait a minute.....
NFL Preview(NFC South)
NFC South
Tampa Bay(9-7)
It will be close between Tampa,Carolina and New Orleans,but it wont take much to win the division.I went with Tampa because of the standout defense that brings it every game.They have standouts at every level of their defense from Gaines Adams to Derrick Brooks to Ronde Barber to Jermaine Phillips...expect them to hold teams under 20pts(16 last year) for another year.The offense...isnt so standout...Jeff Garcia is a solid option at quarterback,but other than Joey Galloway at receiver,you really cant pencil in anything for anyone else...this is who needs to step up:
-Any running back;Warrick Dunn,Earnest Graham...gotta keep the defense honest..very much needed.
-Anyone not named Joey Galloway;Ike Hillard,Alex Smith,Michael Clayton,Jerramy Stevens...go catch something!
New Orleans(8-8)
The offense will be pretty explosive this year..I may be the one of the few players who thinks Reggie Bush will pan out still...Drew Brees is still undervalued at quarterback(ask the Chargers who they'd want) Marques Colston is a legit monster at WR and Jeremy Shockley is their new horse at tight end...and Shockley is good when he is on the field..take that with a grain of salt because hes always nicked up with something..but he is tough so he should atleast try to get out there.Defensively is the hold up for me here...their defensive line is pretty nice,but other than that..I should legitimately shrug at..no real defensive stoppers...so expect high scoring games,but dont make plays for December.
Carolina(7-9)
This is the team that is always a dark horse.You cant predict anything about them other than unpredictability...I believe everyone(nearly) picked them to make the super bowl not too long ago..and they simply didnt deliver.They kinda have the talent to make it.Steve "Fists of Fury" Smith is the star on that team and its amazing to watch a guy who is 5'8ish get open and take contact..the 2nd receiver is always a question but I think with the additions of DJ Hackett and Muhsin Muhammad(re-addition) and 2nd year player Dwayne Jarrett should provide help on the outside. The running back tandem of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart will be a force to be reckoned with but the big question mark on offense is QB Jake Delhomme.He had elbow surgery last year and honestly to me wasnt that good of a QB prior...so..alot will depend on him.The defense is another question mark.They have all the talent to be a shut down defense..but somehow they just didnt..it was sad to see talent wasted like that.Julius Peppers is one of the scarest players to be playing against as a quarterback(like I did it or something lol) but yet somehow mustered up a meer 2.5 sacks last year and played 14 games.Who knows.
Falcons(5-11)
Matt Ryan is a rookie...and the starting quarterback...Michael Turner gets from behind LT in San Diego and gets a full load shot...this team isnt good...but I dont expect them to bomb like everyone else...mainly because of the schedule...I think these are winable games
-Detroit
-Kansas City
-Chicago
-Denver
-St Louis
and mix in the unpredictability of Carolina...not bad...too bad no one in Atlanta will see most of these games...regardless I think Ryan is a little further along in his maturity compared to his other rookie QB counterparts and he actually has a target in Roddy White who had an overly quiet 1200 yards last year with a revolving door of QBs. The defense isnt great overall at key positions but I'm sure something can be made of it.I think they're better than New Orleans' defense..for what its worth.
Tampa Bay(9-7)
It will be close between Tampa,Carolina and New Orleans,but it wont take much to win the division.I went with Tampa because of the standout defense that brings it every game.They have standouts at every level of their defense from Gaines Adams to Derrick Brooks to Ronde Barber to Jermaine Phillips...expect them to hold teams under 20pts(16 last year) for another year.The offense...isnt so standout...Jeff Garcia is a solid option at quarterback,but other than Joey Galloway at receiver,you really cant pencil in anything for anyone else...this is who needs to step up:
-Any running back;Warrick Dunn,Earnest Graham...gotta keep the defense honest..very much needed.
-Anyone not named Joey Galloway;Ike Hillard,Alex Smith,Michael Clayton,Jerramy Stevens...go catch something!
New Orleans(8-8)
The offense will be pretty explosive this year..I may be the one of the few players who thinks Reggie Bush will pan out still...Drew Brees is still undervalued at quarterback(ask the Chargers who they'd want) Marques Colston is a legit monster at WR and Jeremy Shockley is their new horse at tight end...and Shockley is good when he is on the field..take that with a grain of salt because hes always nicked up with something..but he is tough so he should atleast try to get out there.Defensively is the hold up for me here...their defensive line is pretty nice,but other than that..I should legitimately shrug at..no real defensive stoppers...so expect high scoring games,but dont make plays for December.
Carolina(7-9)
This is the team that is always a dark horse.You cant predict anything about them other than unpredictability...I believe everyone(nearly) picked them to make the super bowl not too long ago..and they simply didnt deliver.They kinda have the talent to make it.Steve "Fists of Fury" Smith is the star on that team and its amazing to watch a guy who is 5'8ish get open and take contact..the 2nd receiver is always a question but I think with the additions of DJ Hackett and Muhsin Muhammad(re-addition) and 2nd year player Dwayne Jarrett should provide help on the outside. The running back tandem of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart will be a force to be reckoned with but the big question mark on offense is QB Jake Delhomme.He had elbow surgery last year and honestly to me wasnt that good of a QB prior...so..alot will depend on him.The defense is another question mark.They have all the talent to be a shut down defense..but somehow they just didnt..it was sad to see talent wasted like that.Julius Peppers is one of the scarest players to be playing against as a quarterback(like I did it or something lol) but yet somehow mustered up a meer 2.5 sacks last year and played 14 games.Who knows.
Falcons(5-11)
Matt Ryan is a rookie...and the starting quarterback...Michael Turner gets from behind LT in San Diego and gets a full load shot...this team isnt good...but I dont expect them to bomb like everyone else...mainly because of the schedule...I think these are winable games
-Detroit
-Kansas City
-Chicago
-Denver
-St Louis
and mix in the unpredictability of Carolina...not bad...too bad no one in Atlanta will see most of these games...regardless I think Ryan is a little further along in his maturity compared to his other rookie QB counterparts and he actually has a target in Roddy White who had an overly quiet 1200 yards last year with a revolving door of QBs. The defense isnt great overall at key positions but I'm sure something can be made of it.I think they're better than New Orleans' defense..for what its worth.
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