Monday, October 31, 2005

Back To It: NFL Rundown

I'm back my b..., um my people. A long hiatus to get stuff off the plate, get focused, and be able to put more time and attention into this sports thang. Since I've been out the loop for a minute, let me start off slowly. A few thoughts about the NFL games that were played this weekend. -NFL Football-

Brett Favre, please retire. I've never been a huge Favre fan but always had respect for him. Favre had one of the strongest arms in the game and was a great competitor. But now it is embarrassing, plain and simple, to watch him get eaten up by defenses. Retire and let your legacy repair itself (or let ESPN and the good ol' boys at Fox do that for you). -NFL Football-

Did the Denver Broncos finally figure out that you can't win every game in the first half? From about 2:00 in the second through the end of the third, I wasn't so sure. Let me lay it out there for Broncos fans to hate, but it's the truth. Sportscasters can kiss Shanny's backside all they want, but he makes some terrible second half decisions when his team has a lead. I hear over and over that Shanahan is "one of the most aggressive play callers" in the game, but I only see that for the first thirty minutes. Count the number of runs to the right, wide receiver screens, prevent defenses and other incredibly predictable moves that the Broncos run when they have a second half lead, and you'll understand what I'm saying. It was a relief, to say the least, to see that mold broken in the fourth quarter yesterday. -NFL Football-

Speedy recover to Dwayne Carswell. I just happened to be at the hospital when they brought him in, saw a couple people from the local media that I know and they told me what happened. Dwayne, we've been pullin for you ever since. Get well soon. -NFL Football-

While we're on that note: Get well soon to Duante Culpepper. Hate to see you having a season like this, and never wish an injury on someone. But maybe this is a blessing in disguise. Maybe when you come back, you will have a new owner and a new head coach who share one thing in common, competency. -NFL Football-

New York Football Giants versus the US Capital Racistly Named Football Team, 36-0 OUCH! I have to admit that I had a lot of love for the Redskins team, special emphasis on "team", back in the day. But it is only befitting to me that they got spanked this weekend by a team formed by one of the most progressive minds in the history of football. Much respect Mr. Wellington Mara and Washington, change the name. I'm not one to believe that any and all references to Native Americans are bad. I'm not sure how honoring the Seminoles is offensive, as long as it is used to honor. But if you have any doubt about my point, why don't you go up to someone of native descent and call them by the mascot of the D.C. team. Note to reader: Please make sure said person is a large male and that you have sufficient medical insurance. -NFL Football-

Dear New England Patriots fans, The Prof was right about your boys, nothing special this year. The best thing the Pats have going for them right now is the most favorable rest of the season schedule a team could dream of. After they lose to the Colts next Monday, there should be nothing to stop New England from going 7-1 or 6-2 the rest of the way. I know I sound like a hater, and believe me, I'm not. Brady is one of the best QB's in the game and should continue his career right into Canton, and Bill Belichick is hands down the best head coach in football. But let's be honest Pats nation, please. Put this year's team up against previous years and tell me that this is a Super Bowl bound team. -NFL Football-

The Bears beat Detroit in Detroit for the first time in 173 years. Ok, slight exaggeration. But still a great win for Chitown. Someone tell me what Garcia was thinking on the pass in OT??? -NFL Football-

Did you have these guys on your fantasy teams:

Whoever guessed that Tiki Barber would blow up the fabled Washington run defense (I heard someone on the radio talking about that and am still shaking my head), you are running my fantasy team next year. -NFL Football-

The same goes for the genius who knew that Jake The Snake would have a season like this. I know I criticize Shanny a lot, but thank you sir for being the one who finally taught Plummer to throw the ball away rather than make a bad play. Anyway, to the one who has stuck with Plummer as his fantasy QB for the past 9 seasons, congrats are in order. -NFL Football-

You're a fantasy guru if you started St. Louis' Action Jackson in the backfield. Send him a thank you note for blowing up for 7 yards a carry (although it should be expected against Jax). And of course, from one old man to another, good job Steve Smith. We know you've been having a great season, but 11 catches for 201 and a TD proves that an extra viagra never hurts before gametime. -NFL Football-

// posted by Khalil @ 9:36 AM
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