Okay, so it's been awhile since I've typed up anything. I'm not one to really believe in New Years Resolutions, because I feel that we are who we are, that while we may change for a moment, but for the most part, what you see is what you get. My goal for this year is simply be a better person. That's been my resolution for the last 5 years +. Like everything else, some days are way better than others.
Sorry I haven't written anything about football in a couple of weeks, but I managed to be slightly unlucky and lose both of my leagues fantasy football finals. Kind of sucked. You get over it in a day. Especially in my case, just a bad week for my squads. Anyone that has ever played this stuff knows that they will always have a week or a season where their team just misfires. Well, week 16 was my week, and I knew it from the first kickoff. It was the week where my teams got yards but no endzone love. For those that won, good for you. Seriously. It's been a fun season, I'm glad a lot of things panned out. I wish the whole thing had panned out, it would've been cool to win a league. Oh well, on to next year and looking where Darren McFadden will land....
Now that the season is over, things to look forward to for next fantasy football season
-not drafting Romo. I know he had a great year, but have you looked at the last 5 games he's played this year and last? Calling it losing steam would be way too kind. I can't risk my sanity on him and a 35 year old Terrell Owens next year.
-looking for Steve Smith, again. All that guy needs is a competent QB to chuck him the ball. He's the man, and will be next year when everyone forgets about him.
-Already thinking of avoiding guys from Tampa Bay, Denver, and Seattle (if a coaching change is made), as you'll see below, you'll get why I'm planning on avoiding all Broncos, mostly because I hate Mike Shanahan. Shanahan the GM is killing Shanahan the Coach.
As for the playoffs, here's how I see this week going down:
Washington @ Seattle-well, I've stated I think Seattle is a fraud. Yes, they will have homefield advantage, so what? Has anyone seen them play? They have no running game to speak of. And if Mike Holmgren makes the huge error of playing Shaun Alexander over Maurice Morris, this makes my pick even easier. Washington is coming off of a shellacking of Dallas, has won 4 games in a row, and is playing for something none of us will ever understand. Joe Gibbs has done a ridiculous job of rallying this team after the murder of All-Pro safety Sean Taylor. Clinton Portis is running with a purpose. Santana Moss all of a sudden has healthy hamstrings. And Ol' Faithful QB Todd Collins is efficient, which is what you need in Al Saunders offense. I know some may see it as an upset, but I'm looking for Washington to paste Seattle, 31-14.
Jacksonville @ Pittsburgh-These 2 teams played in Week 15, and Jacksonville won 29-22. What's changed? Nothing, in my mind. Santonio Holmes may be healthier. And Willie Parker is done for the year with a broken leg. Najeh Davenport is an adequate backup, but Fast Willie would have been perfect vs this Jacksonville run defense. Willie may not hit well between the tackles, but is a great edge rusher. You won't get a whole lot of push up the middle, however I think you can beat the Jags on the outside. But Pittsburgh has lost 3 of its last 4, and isn't playing well. One of those losses was to this very Jacksonville team that's coming back to Pittsburgh. I didn't think the Steelers were that strong of a team, and I think Jacksonville will win this one, too, 24-13.
New York Giants @ Tampa Bay-I know Tampa Bay has done the same thing that Pittsburgh has done in the last 4 weeks, and that's lose 3 of those games. But they're different losses. Tampa Bay had their division wrapped up weeks ago, and their playoff seed was secure, so they rested their veterans. And as much as I'd love to heap on to the praises of the Giants for Saturday's performance against New England, they still lost the game. I don't see how Eli Manning is going to beat the Tampa 2 defense, so I'm going with Tampa Bay 17-10.
Tennessee @ San Diego-this one will depend on who is the QB for the Titans. If it's Vince Young, I'd give the former Oilers a shot. If it's Kerry Collins, I'm taking San Diego, 34-10.
Rumors that are floating around amongst other news
-Javon Walker may want to be traded...again? So he forced his way out of Green Bay, where Brett Favre made him a Pro Bowler. He's had 3 knee surgeries and is bitter at the guy who filled in for him, Brandon Marshall. He sounds like a cross between Ocho Stinko and T.O. Who's the GM that wants that on their team??
-Matt Lepsis is retiring. And to a guy who was a 3rd string TE at Colorado University to a Pro Bowl LT, I can only say happy trails. I have a ton of respect for someone who leaves a lot of money on the table when they can't perform up to their own level of expectation.
And now you know why I'm thinking of avoiding Broncos next year....
-Brian Billick canned. About damn time, his offense during his 9 year tenure averaged 23. Funny how Randy Moss, Cris Carter, Randall Cunningham, Robert Smith and Jake Reed can make someone look like a genius. Now, Mr. Billick, sit down and zip it. No one should hire you as a coach for awhile.
-The Bungles. It's time to blow this team up. And I just read that they have no GM....uh, how is that possible? Mike Brown needs to wake up and step aside and let a football guy run this team. They don't have a covered practice facility? It's Cincinnati, not Palm Springs. Trade Chad Johnson for 50 cents on the dollar, seriously. Cut Rudi Johnson and take the cap hit. Ocho Stinko is the new cancer, only worried about his stats and his dollars. No clue about the team concept. And Carson Palmer deserves better. He's a damn good QB. Leave the Housh alone, make him the #1 receiver, get rid of Chris Henry, too. Find Palmer a decent TE with hands, give the RB job to Kenny Watson and find some guy that can run a 7, 8, and 9 route to the opposite side of Housh. Offense is fixed. Whomever is coaching the D is fired. All of them. Keep the starting 4 from the Cleveland game in the defensive backfield. Those guys can play. Draft some LBs, find some fat guys up front, like a Grady Jackson, to plug in. The saddest thing in life, and sports, is wasted talent.
-The Browns, way to man up and admit you blew your playoff chances. That O-Line is coming along very nicely, and you've got a future ahead of you. If you can get a 2nd round pick for Derek Andersen, do it. He's not the answer. He's a QB that will do enough to get you to lose. He had some very suspect secondaries to pick on the last 3 weeks, and failed to deliver. Either that, or you get him a serious QB coach to fix his mechanics. I like his attitude, but his literal delivery is not so sweet.
-Oh, and the Patriots have the 7th pick in the draft. Can I just welcome Penn State ILB Dan Connor to the team now...please?
Everyone enjoy their respective hangovers!!!
My theme song (because everyone needs one) for 2008 is below:
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Now playing: Kanye West - Good Life Feat. T-Pain
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