Ok...Sorry work has kept me from being as active on here as I have been in the past. I promise to do a prediction this week.
2 Minute Drill a quick run down of all that I have been missing out on in the past two weeks.
Shannahans VS. McNabb
McNabb is within the top 5 quarterbacks in the league today. Only few can stand up and take control of a team like McNabb does. His performance this year has not been very effective. This is his first year within a new system and he wasn't traded early in the year. Mike Shannahan has a great record with the Denver Broncos. Throughout majority of his career, he had John Elway: who is a top ten quarterback of all time. Now, how much coaching did Mike have in that roll or was Elway just Elway. Mike has also had Brian Grease and Jake Plummer. Plummer was a good quarterback for the Cardinals. Why couldn't he cultivate that quarterback? As far as the Shannahan son...well...you got your job because your dad is who he is. McNabb has more control over that locker room than Mike does and that right there proves the fact that Mr. Shannahan needs to retire. Get out of the game cause you couldn't coach in Oakland, you couldn't coach in Denver and you are not coaching in Washington.
Randy Moss is now a Titan
Well...here is the long story short. Randy Moss is a man who needs discipline. If your team has discipline and is ran like a football team then well Randy Moss will succeed in your program. As a coach, you can not have your players walk on you. Moss has walked on the Vikings, Oakland and now the Vikings again. Moss is an extremely talented player. If I was the coach of a team, I wouldn't pick him up but teams like New England or teams like Steelers or the Colts would do very well with him.
The Return of Mike Vick
Kolb played great while Vick was away. However, now that he his back Kolb takes the bench. I am really torn between these two players. Both really do deserve a chance to start. Personally, I would take Vick.
Oakland Won Three Straight?
Yes...this is true. How? Who knows?
Falcons on a Roll
I would of taken the Falcons this week. Atlanta proved that they really are destine to be in the playoffs.
Cowboys already making Superbowl plans
Too bad they are making party plans rather than football schemes. What happened to this team? Phillips claimed that if he "knew what to do he would of done it." Guess what. That was the nail that sealed your coffin my friend. What kind of coach admits do being dumbfounded by this season, weather it be true or not. Never admit you don't know what you are doing. Jones said he wasn't releasing anyone until the end of the season. Bad call. Get rid of that bum and the one that throws the ball.
Big Ben rolling rolling rolling
Steelers have continued to dominate with Ben under the wheel. This team is looking good.
Dolphins sinking
As Bill Parcels left the office, soon did the Wildcat offense and then quickly followed there wins. Who is making the decisions down there. Bring the Cat back and play football like you know it. B. Marshall is all you got for receivers. So you are going to rely on one player to start making all of your plays. Really?
KC Joke or No Joke
Well, with a lose to the Raiders it seems like a joke. But the truth is, they have a great rushing game. They have a fairly decent defense. Their Quarterback has been very inconsistent. They make a lot of mistakes. They continue to throw the ball when they know that they are a rushing team. Hmmm...maybe the offensive coordinator needs to go.
After MNF...I will put out my mid season playoff predictions.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Week 7 Preview
Week 7 Preview
As anticipated, my picks are in. I know that I intimidate all of you with my accurate prediction of these football games...so lets get started. Oh but before I do, lets see where I am at to date...
42-35...wow I am barely .500
Week 5 crushed me.
CINCINNATI BENGALS @ ATLANTA FALCONS 
This is a good match up. I would look for the Atlanta Falcons to pull this one off. I feel when Matt Ryan uses all of his weapons he is an unstoppable force. However, the play calling often is one sided and when this occurs they lose the game. If Ryan spreads the ball around, I would look for a Falcons victory. The Bengals have a great team. Too bad Palmer isn't the QB he used to be. After this season is over, I would look for the Bengals to be searching for a new starter.
Cincinnati 20, Atlanta 23
Update:
This game turned out as expected. But, I have to admit Carson Palmer played a hell of a game. T.O. is hot and where is the Spanish 85. Bengals have some work to do but they are not looks too bad. The show stopper was Roddy White. That kid can play!
Cincinnati 32 Atlanta 39
WASHINGTON REDSKINS @ CHICAGO BEARS 
The Redskins are a very good team and the Bears are a very strong team. Washington needs to go after Cutler and make him make mistakes. However, the Redskins defense is marginal. I would look for the Bears to change up their rhythm and start making plays that are unique to the Bears offense. Look for Cutler to come out of the pocket. I think Forte will become a much more utilized resource. McNabb should be used more as an offensive threat. The Redskins have been rushing too much and this has proved to be successful but in order to be a powerhouse McNabb needs the ball.
Washington 14, Chicago 22
Update:
Washington and Chicago met in what a lot of sport writers said was "the ugliest game of football!" No. The ugliest game of football was played earlier this year between the Cardinals and the Raiders. Both of these teams have work to do but it is clear that this really was a defensive game. Both teams have some really great players on defense and usually these teams are not associated with being a great defensive team. DeAngelo Hall and DJ Moore both had interceptions.
Washington 17 Chicago 14
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES @ TENNESSEE TITANS 
This is a great game. Kolb vs. Collins. While Young and Vick are on the bench. This would be the game of the week if the starters were in. The Eagles are a little banged up. Titans as well. Collins is a great QB and should be starting maybe not over Young but he should still be a starter in this league. The Titans wins have been less than triumphant majority of there wins have been with small yardage and low scoring. Collins has a tenancy to move the ball a bit more than Young. Kolb is shaping up to be a good QB. This game has the Eagles all over it. Maclin will have a huge game. Chris Johnson should have a big game too. I think this game will be won with Defense.
Philadelphia 24, Tennessee 12
Update:
This game was nothing like I anticipated. Nothing really happened until the second quarter and then the QB started showing what they are worth. Kolb didn't look so hot while Collins proved that he still has it.
Philadelphia 19 Tennessee 37
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS @ KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 
Hmmm....Jacksonville is awful. Defensively and offensively this team sucks. The only bright spot on the roster is Maurice Jones-Drew. However, without an effective passing game this team will remain losing games. Kansas City is a contender for the playoffs. Cassel has not been very effective at all this season. Sure he has thrown a few passes and made a few plays in the last few weeks but he is nothing to brag about. I would look for this to be a game of rushing, rushing and more rushing. Chiefs now have two games with rushing yards over 200 and between their two backs I would think that this trend would continue. I would look for Charles and Jones to have another big game.
Jacksonville 12, Kansas City 24
Update:
Jacksonville had no chance today. Kansas City out played them all 4 quarters.
Jacksonville 20 Kansas City 42
PITTSBURGH STEELERS @ MIAMI DOLPHINS 
This is a great matchup. Pittsburgh played well without Roethlisberger now with him back he is breathing a whole 'nother life into this offense. The Dolphins have proven that their system will work and I am a believer. With the changing between Henne and the wildcat offense this team is a work of art. However, Henne has little to work with. Brandon Marshal is his only option but a very good option.
Pittsburgh 20, Miami 21
Update:
I thought Miami did a good job but with the deminishing of there Wildcat offense is starting to hamper productivity. Go back to the wildcat and win some more games.
Pittsburgh 23 Miami 22
CLEVELAND BROWNS @ NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 
Browns are bad. The Saints are great. Enough said.
Cleveland 12, New Orleans 28
Update:
I don't really have an answer for this.
Cleveland 30 New Orleans 17
ST. LOUIS RAMS @ TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 
This should be a decent match up. St. Louis has continued to make big gains this season with Bradford leading the way I believe this team may end up .500 or better. The Buccaneers are a solid team. They have their strengths with Ernest Graham and Mike Williams and Kellen Winslow. Josh Freeman remains the question mark to me on this offense. He has won over majority of the professional writers and professional sports casters but not me. He seems shaky and I am not certain that he has what it takes to be the NFL QB that a team needs.
St. Louis 22, Tampa Bay 24
Update:
St. Louis is looking good.
St. Louis 17 Tampa Bay 18
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS @ CAROLINA PANTHERS 
49ers finally won one. However, it was against the Raiders. They continue to play some weak teams for the next few weeks they should win a few. The Panthers have some major concerns with health and continue to play lousy because of this. I wouldn't expect Alex Smith to have a good game. I wouldn't expect this to be a good game at all. I would think that this maybe uglier than the 49er Vs. the Raiders last week.
San Francisco 14, Carolina 12
Update:
Haha.
San Francisco 20, Carolina 23
BUFFALO BILLS @ BALTIMORE RAVENS 
This is an easy game to predict. Buffalo is awful. Plain and simple they should go for the first round draft pick next year. Ravens should crush them.
Buffalo 22, Baltimore 34
Update:
Buffalo is scoring some points. They just need to get everything going for them. Baltimore is like an average student...just doing enough to get the job done.
Buffalo 34, Baltimore 37
ARIZONA CARDINALS @ SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 
Seattle is the clear favorite. Seattle has a strong winning percentage at home. Seattle has been aggressive against QB driven teams. Seattle has been very smooth in the delivery of a polished offense. However, Max Hall and the Cardinals has surprised us many times and that is why I am going with the Cardinals. Matt Hasselbeck has not done very well passing this year and I would bet to say that this will continue. Look for Marshawn Lynch to have a big game but only out matched and out played by Larry Fitzgerald.
Cardinals 22, Seattle 21
Update:
Cardinals are a team with out a QB like many in the league but this is just disgusting. I am not quite sure why they trade Lionart or why they wouldn't offer Warner a big bag of cash to come back.
Cardinals 10, Seattle 22
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS @ SAN DIEGO CHARGERS 
The Chargers are not a very good team. The Chargers let go some of the best players in this league for marginal players. To keep Phillip Rivers over L.T. was a bad decision. Rivers is a good QB but his mouth makes him loss creditability. Norv Turner claimed that Ryan Mathews was to be the starting running back. We will see how that works out. New England is strong with or without Moss. I don't think doping moss was a great idea but Branch will fill in just fine.
New England 22, San Diego 14
Update:
Chargers just look bad this year. So much for a Superbowl team.
New England 23 San Diego 20
OAKLAND RAIDERS @ DENVER BRONCOS 
Oakland! My new nemisis. I would typically predict that Oakland would beat the Broncos in this game but because of the Tuesday Hangover and the Broncos performance last Sunday and because this game is held at Mile High and the fact that Kyle Boller is starting...I am going with the Broncos. I really don't expect anyone to have a great game or even a good game. The only bright spot I see is Micheal Bush, who may actually rush for over 70 yards.
Oakland 12, Denver 21
Update:
Damn you Oakland!!!
Oakland 59, Denver 14
MINNESOTA VIKINGS @ GREEN BAY PACKERS 
Wow. This game is exciting. Favre returning to Green Bay. Moss back in Minnesota. Packers on a losing trend. I would expect big things all the way around. Adrian Peterson, Randy Moss, Greg Jennings and Arron Rogers to have big games.
Minnesota 33, Packers 32
Update:
Favre is throwing more interceptions now than he ever did. Time to go, bro.
Minnesota 24, Packers 28
NEW YORK GIANTS @ DALLAS COWBOYS 
I feel bad for Jerry Jones. Jones is a hands on owner who works hard at making a great team each and every year. Unfortunately this team is far from great. Too many inconsistencies and on field drama that this team doesn't belong is the NFL. The Cowboys need to shake it up next season and that means getting rid of majority of the problems. Drop Romo and Phillips with should be the start to a beautiful thing.
New York 22, Dallas 20
As anticipated, my picks are in. I know that I intimidate all of you with my accurate prediction of these football games...so lets get started. Oh but before I do, lets see where I am at to date...
42-35...wow I am barely .500
Week 5 crushed me.
CINCINNATI BENGALS @ ATLANTA FALCONS This is a good match up. I would look for the Atlanta Falcons to pull this one off. I feel when Matt Ryan uses all of his weapons he is an unstoppable force. However, the play calling often is one sided and when this occurs they lose the game. If Ryan spreads the ball around, I would look for a Falcons victory. The Bengals have a great team. Too bad Palmer isn't the QB he used to be. After this season is over, I would look for the Bengals to be searching for a new starter.
Cincinnati 20, Atlanta 23
Update:
This game turned out as expected. But, I have to admit Carson Palmer played a hell of a game. T.O. is hot and where is the Spanish 85. Bengals have some work to do but they are not looks too bad. The show stopper was Roddy White. That kid can play!
Cincinnati 32 Atlanta 39
WASHINGTON REDSKINS @ CHICAGO BEARS The Redskins are a very good team and the Bears are a very strong team. Washington needs to go after Cutler and make him make mistakes. However, the Redskins defense is marginal. I would look for the Bears to change up their rhythm and start making plays that are unique to the Bears offense. Look for Cutler to come out of the pocket. I think Forte will become a much more utilized resource. McNabb should be used more as an offensive threat. The Redskins have been rushing too much and this has proved to be successful but in order to be a powerhouse McNabb needs the ball.
Washington 14, Chicago 22
Update:
Washington and Chicago met in what a lot of sport writers said was "the ugliest game of football!" No. The ugliest game of football was played earlier this year between the Cardinals and the Raiders. Both of these teams have work to do but it is clear that this really was a defensive game. Both teams have some really great players on defense and usually these teams are not associated with being a great defensive team. DeAngelo Hall and DJ Moore both had interceptions.
Washington 17 Chicago 14
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES @ TENNESSEE TITANS This is a great game. Kolb vs. Collins. While Young and Vick are on the bench. This would be the game of the week if the starters were in. The Eagles are a little banged up. Titans as well. Collins is a great QB and should be starting maybe not over Young but he should still be a starter in this league. The Titans wins have been less than triumphant majority of there wins have been with small yardage and low scoring. Collins has a tenancy to move the ball a bit more than Young. Kolb is shaping up to be a good QB. This game has the Eagles all over it. Maclin will have a huge game. Chris Johnson should have a big game too. I think this game will be won with Defense.
Philadelphia 24, Tennessee 12
Update:
This game was nothing like I anticipated. Nothing really happened until the second quarter and then the QB started showing what they are worth. Kolb didn't look so hot while Collins proved that he still has it.
Philadelphia 19 Tennessee 37
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS @ KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Hmmm....Jacksonville is awful. Defensively and offensively this team sucks. The only bright spot on the roster is Maurice Jones-Drew. However, without an effective passing game this team will remain losing games. Kansas City is a contender for the playoffs. Cassel has not been very effective at all this season. Sure he has thrown a few passes and made a few plays in the last few weeks but he is nothing to brag about. I would look for this to be a game of rushing, rushing and more rushing. Chiefs now have two games with rushing yards over 200 and between their two backs I would think that this trend would continue. I would look for Charles and Jones to have another big game.
Jacksonville 12, Kansas City 24
Update:
Jacksonville had no chance today. Kansas City out played them all 4 quarters.
Jacksonville 20 Kansas City 42
PITTSBURGH STEELERS @ MIAMI DOLPHINS This is a great matchup. Pittsburgh played well without Roethlisberger now with him back he is breathing a whole 'nother life into this offense. The Dolphins have proven that their system will work and I am a believer. With the changing between Henne and the wildcat offense this team is a work of art. However, Henne has little to work with. Brandon Marshal is his only option but a very good option.
Pittsburgh 20, Miami 21
Update:
I thought Miami did a good job but with the deminishing of there Wildcat offense is starting to hamper productivity. Go back to the wildcat and win some more games.
Pittsburgh 23 Miami 22
CLEVELAND BROWNS @ NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Browns are bad. The Saints are great. Enough said.
Cleveland 12, New Orleans 28
Update:
I don't really have an answer for this.
Cleveland 30 New Orleans 17
ST. LOUIS RAMS @ TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS This should be a decent match up. St. Louis has continued to make big gains this season with Bradford leading the way I believe this team may end up .500 or better. The Buccaneers are a solid team. They have their strengths with Ernest Graham and Mike Williams and Kellen Winslow. Josh Freeman remains the question mark to me on this offense. He has won over majority of the professional writers and professional sports casters but not me. He seems shaky and I am not certain that he has what it takes to be the NFL QB that a team needs.
St. Louis 22, Tampa Bay 24
Update:
St. Louis is looking good.
St. Louis 17 Tampa Bay 18
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS @ CAROLINA PANTHERS 49ers finally won one. However, it was against the Raiders. They continue to play some weak teams for the next few weeks they should win a few. The Panthers have some major concerns with health and continue to play lousy because of this. I wouldn't expect Alex Smith to have a good game. I wouldn't expect this to be a good game at all. I would think that this maybe uglier than the 49er Vs. the Raiders last week.
San Francisco 14, Carolina 12
Update:
Haha.
San Francisco 20, Carolina 23
BUFFALO BILLS @ BALTIMORE RAVENS This is an easy game to predict. Buffalo is awful. Plain and simple they should go for the first round draft pick next year. Ravens should crush them.
Buffalo 22, Baltimore 34
Update:
Buffalo is scoring some points. They just need to get everything going for them. Baltimore is like an average student...just doing enough to get the job done.
Buffalo 34, Baltimore 37
ARIZONA CARDINALS @ SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Seattle is the clear favorite. Seattle has a strong winning percentage at home. Seattle has been aggressive against QB driven teams. Seattle has been very smooth in the delivery of a polished offense. However, Max Hall and the Cardinals has surprised us many times and that is why I am going with the Cardinals. Matt Hasselbeck has not done very well passing this year and I would bet to say that this will continue. Look for Marshawn Lynch to have a big game but only out matched and out played by Larry Fitzgerald.
Cardinals 22, Seattle 21
Update:
Cardinals are a team with out a QB like many in the league but this is just disgusting. I am not quite sure why they trade Lionart or why they wouldn't offer Warner a big bag of cash to come back.
Cardinals 10, Seattle 22
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS @ SAN DIEGO CHARGERS The Chargers are not a very good team. The Chargers let go some of the best players in this league for marginal players. To keep Phillip Rivers over L.T. was a bad decision. Rivers is a good QB but his mouth makes him loss creditability. Norv Turner claimed that Ryan Mathews was to be the starting running back. We will see how that works out. New England is strong with or without Moss. I don't think doping moss was a great idea but Branch will fill in just fine.
New England 22, San Diego 14
Update:
Chargers just look bad this year. So much for a Superbowl team.
New England 23 San Diego 20
OAKLAND RAIDERS @ DENVER BRONCOS Oakland! My new nemisis. I would typically predict that Oakland would beat the Broncos in this game but because of the Tuesday Hangover and the Broncos performance last Sunday and because this game is held at Mile High and the fact that Kyle Boller is starting...I am going with the Broncos. I really don't expect anyone to have a great game or even a good game. The only bright spot I see is Micheal Bush, who may actually rush for over 70 yards.
Oakland 12, Denver 21
Update:
Damn you Oakland!!!
Oakland 59, Denver 14
MINNESOTA VIKINGS @ GREEN BAY PACKERS Wow. This game is exciting. Favre returning to Green Bay. Moss back in Minnesota. Packers on a losing trend. I would expect big things all the way around. Adrian Peterson, Randy Moss, Greg Jennings and Arron Rogers to have big games.
Minnesota 33, Packers 32
Update:
Favre is throwing more interceptions now than he ever did. Time to go, bro.
Minnesota 24, Packers 28
NEW YORK GIANTS @ DALLAS COWBOYS I feel bad for Jerry Jones. Jones is a hands on owner who works hard at making a great team each and every year. Unfortunately this team is far from great. Too many inconsistencies and on field drama that this team doesn't belong is the NFL. The Cowboys need to shake it up next season and that means getting rid of majority of the problems. Drop Romo and Phillips with should be the start to a beautiful thing.
New York 22, Dallas 20
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday Hangover - The Oakland Raiders
Originally, this post was to be about the 49ers but since the 49ers beat Oakland. Oakland fell within the cross hairs.
As we all wake up groggy and hung over from this weekends NFL football performances. I would like to take a look at the Oakland Raiders. If anyone needs a little hair of the dog this morning it is the Raiders. All the teams in the NFL look as if they are improving. The Raiders performance last weekend ensured that they are not improving but digressing as a football team. Since, 2003 Oakland has progressively gotten worse. Where does the problem begin? Where does it end?
Most people would claim that Al Davis is the sole reason as to why the Raiders have sunk to new lows. Al is Al. He has always been a wild card. The man has made just as many teams as he has broken teams. He tends to randomly pick players and coaches who other teams would tend to stay away from. Al Davis could be considered a genius during winning years and while they are losing he is called a buffoon. Al is the furthest thing from a buffoon. He knows football in and out. Al is neither. Al Davis is a wild card and that is it. He is right 50 percent of the time and wrong 50 percent of the time.
Coach Tom Cable is another logical choice as to who is to blame. Who is Coach Tom Cable? He was a low man on the totem pole when Lane Kiffen got fired. What happened to Rob Ryan? Why didn't he get the nod? Cable is an Offensive Line coach who got lucky. By the way, Oakland's offensive line sucks. Cable has no right to be considered a head coach nor does he have the ability to lead a team in the NFL. So why has he continued to be the head coach of a team that is not performing. Especially, underneath Al Davis who is known for firing coaches. Hmmm...
The team as a whole is also considered to be another major issue with why Oakland is so awful. I will dismiss this claim because the team is only as strong as the leader.
Maybe, Cable is to blame and Al Davis feels as if he is under scrutiny for the way that the Lane Kiffen deal went down. So he is attempting to prove himself to the public as a model owner.
No. Al Davis is like a dysfunctional chess player. He is always thinking three or four steps ahead of even the media. The reason as to why Oakland sucks so bad is because Al Davis wants to move back to Los Angeles.
What?
Al Davis is contractually bound to stay in Oakland through 2010. Many deals have been made to produce a stadium for both San Fransisco and Oakland utilizing both teams housing one team. This is not something Al would want nor the San Fransisco 49ers. However, the NFL has put pressure upon teams to do so, i.e. the Jets/Giants stadium. If the price is right, Los Angeles could offer up a stadium and training facilities to Al Davis to move the team back to Los Angeles. Al has publicly said that he never wanted to move from L.A. So why would his team have to suck this bad, in order for him to get the deal? L.A. wouldn't want a losing franchise. They would want a franchise that is prosperous. Oakland is losing because he doesn't want to stay in Oakland. Oakland promised Al Davis "sold out stadiums," and a certain amount of season ticket holders. When the Raiders returned to Oakland, the Raiders were growing into a fine organization. By 2001, the Raider games were sold out. This continued through 2003. After losing the Superbowl. Al Davis took Oakland Community to court. Stating that Oakland lured him back to Oakland with false promises. His words fell on deaf ears because of the Raiders high attendance. However, if the Raiders attendance was dramatically altered, Mr. Davis could potentially make a great case against Oakland.
If all of this is true, then why would an owner of a team want to see his franchise drop from being almost a billion dollar franchise to being a few hundred thousand dollar franchise? I believe that Mr. Davis is doing so because of the investors that is involved in the organization. If an investor was to offer 100 million dollars to Al for 10% stake in the franchise then that investor would later receive only 30 million to get bought back out. Call Mr. Davis a buffoon all you want. I call this a brilliant scam. Davis potentially could have his team in a new facility in Los Angeles and while buying out majority of his investors at bargain prices and still walk away with one of the greatest NFL franchises in the league.
Maybe this is all speculation. Maybe, I am just blowing smoke. Maybe, Al really is a buffoon. I would never under estimate Al Davis.
As we all wake up groggy and hung over from this weekends NFL football performances. I would like to take a look at the Oakland Raiders. If anyone needs a little hair of the dog this morning it is the Raiders. All the teams in the NFL look as if they are improving. The Raiders performance last weekend ensured that they are not improving but digressing as a football team. Since, 2003 Oakland has progressively gotten worse. Where does the problem begin? Where does it end?
Most people would claim that Al Davis is the sole reason as to why the Raiders have sunk to new lows. Al is Al. He has always been a wild card. The man has made just as many teams as he has broken teams. He tends to randomly pick players and coaches who other teams would tend to stay away from. Al Davis could be considered a genius during winning years and while they are losing he is called a buffoon. Al is the furthest thing from a buffoon. He knows football in and out. Al is neither. Al Davis is a wild card and that is it. He is right 50 percent of the time and wrong 50 percent of the time.
Coach Tom Cable is another logical choice as to who is to blame. Who is Coach Tom Cable? He was a low man on the totem pole when Lane Kiffen got fired. What happened to Rob Ryan? Why didn't he get the nod? Cable is an Offensive Line coach who got lucky. By the way, Oakland's offensive line sucks. Cable has no right to be considered a head coach nor does he have the ability to lead a team in the NFL. So why has he continued to be the head coach of a team that is not performing. Especially, underneath Al Davis who is known for firing coaches. Hmmm...
The team as a whole is also considered to be another major issue with why Oakland is so awful. I will dismiss this claim because the team is only as strong as the leader.
Maybe, Cable is to blame and Al Davis feels as if he is under scrutiny for the way that the Lane Kiffen deal went down. So he is attempting to prove himself to the public as a model owner.
No. Al Davis is like a dysfunctional chess player. He is always thinking three or four steps ahead of even the media. The reason as to why Oakland sucks so bad is because Al Davis wants to move back to Los Angeles.
What?
Al Davis is contractually bound to stay in Oakland through 2010. Many deals have been made to produce a stadium for both San Fransisco and Oakland utilizing both teams housing one team. This is not something Al would want nor the San Fransisco 49ers. However, the NFL has put pressure upon teams to do so, i.e. the Jets/Giants stadium. If the price is right, Los Angeles could offer up a stadium and training facilities to Al Davis to move the team back to Los Angeles. Al has publicly said that he never wanted to move from L.A. So why would his team have to suck this bad, in order for him to get the deal? L.A. wouldn't want a losing franchise. They would want a franchise that is prosperous. Oakland is losing because he doesn't want to stay in Oakland. Oakland promised Al Davis "sold out stadiums," and a certain amount of season ticket holders. When the Raiders returned to Oakland, the Raiders were growing into a fine organization. By 2001, the Raider games were sold out. This continued through 2003. After losing the Superbowl. Al Davis took Oakland Community to court. Stating that Oakland lured him back to Oakland with false promises. His words fell on deaf ears because of the Raiders high attendance. However, if the Raiders attendance was dramatically altered, Mr. Davis could potentially make a great case against Oakland.
If all of this is true, then why would an owner of a team want to see his franchise drop from being almost a billion dollar franchise to being a few hundred thousand dollar franchise? I believe that Mr. Davis is doing so because of the investors that is involved in the organization. If an investor was to offer 100 million dollars to Al for 10% stake in the franchise then that investor would later receive only 30 million to get bought back out. Call Mr. Davis a buffoon all you want. I call this a brilliant scam. Davis potentially could have his team in a new facility in Los Angeles and while buying out majority of his investors at bargain prices and still walk away with one of the greatest NFL franchises in the league.
Maybe this is all speculation. Maybe, I am just blowing smoke. Maybe, Al really is a buffoon. I would never under estimate Al Davis.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Week 6 Preview
First of all, let me apologizes for not posting my typical Sunday morning review. I was in too much of a hurry but I wanted to make sure that I got in my predictions. So, lets see how I did...
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS @ CHICAGO BEARS 
Seattle 22, Chicago 32
Update:
I guess I am back on the Seattle Bandwagon.
Seattle 23, Chicago 20
BALTIMORE RAVENS @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 
Baltimore 14, Patriots 21
Update:
Pats had this game. Baltimore is tough but they need to improve on offense in order to beat this type of team.
Baltimore 20, Patriots 23
DETROIT LIONS @ NEW YORK GIANTS 
Detroit 21, New York 22
Update:
Detroit is pretty solid. They have just been really unlucky this season. Also, the Lions have been playing a very difficult series of teams.
Detroit 20, New York 28
ATLANTA FALCONS @ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 
Atlanta 21, Philadelphia 18
Update:
Kolb is the man. Sure, read my blogs about the Vick Factor but he really shined in this game and the players rallied around him. Andy Reid is in a good position right now. If Vick is healthy, start Vick but Kolb is the future of this team and Philly...you should show your love.
Atlanta 17, Philadelphia 31
CLEVELAND BROWNS @ PITTSBURGH STEELERS 
Cleveland 12, Pittsburgh 22
Update:
Cleveland stood no chance, especially with Ben what's his name back in action.
Cleveland 10, Pittsburgh 28
MIAMI DOLPHINS @ GREEN BAY PACKERS 
Miami 24, Green Bay 21
Update:
Green Bay has a better QB, a better skill base of players, and even a more suitable NFL team. With all of that being said, Miami is a sand lot football team. They play to win. I will take Miami over any other team this year.
Miami 23, Green Bay 20
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS @ ST. LOUIS RAMS
San Diego 21, St. Louis 12
Update:
San Diego has hit rock bottom. Not because they lost to the Rams. But because they just don't even resemble a football team. P. Rivers can't perform as well without having a great back. Chargers need to get a speedy back and help Rivers out. Bet you wish you never traded L.T.
San Diego 17, St. Louis 20
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS @ TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
This is the game of the week.
New Orleans 22, Tampa Bay 20
Update:
This was an awful game. Poor Tampa Bay.
New Orleans 31, Tampa Bay 6
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS @ HOUSTON TEXANS 
KC should blow by these guys.
Kansas City 15, Houston 10
Update:
Houston played some good ball. K.C. is a definite threat. In two games this season, both running backs have rushed for 100 yards. Cassel tends to be the only question mark on this team.
Kansas City 31, Houston 35
OAKLAND RAIDERS @ SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 
Really? Um...I can't pick a Raider game to save my life but I have been very consistent with the 49ers so...
Oakland 14, San Francisco 12
Update:
Oakland is a mess. San Francisco's only win this year is from the Raiders. If I were the owner of either team, I would fire the head coach and expect the worst for the rest of the season. San Francisco and the Raiders have a ton of talent on both teams. You can not tell me that it is the teams fault or that the team is not producing. It is the coaches. Get them out of there. NOW!!!
Oakland 9, San Francisco 17
NEW YORK JETS @ DENVER BRONCOS 
NYJ will terrorize this team.
New York 33, Denver 12
Update:
I expected Denver to throw some passes but I didn't expect them to play to the level that they played at on Sunday. Good work, Broncos.
New York 24, Denver 20
DALLAS COWBOYS @ MINNESOTA VIKINGS 
Wow. This should be the game of the week. Too bad both of these teams are miserable.
Dallas 14, Minnesota 22
Update:
Dallas is awful. Romo needs to go. Old man Favre is not much better.
Dallas 21, Minnesota 24
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS @ WASHINGTON REDSKINS 
I would look for Indianapolis to look really good in this game. Redskins are attempting to make a run for the playoffs but against the Colts they don't have a chance.
Indianapolis 22, Washington 14
Update:
I didn't think that Washington could pull this off. They came close. Indy is too strong offensively to make mistakes. Washington tends to make mistakes when it is despartely not needed.
Indianapolis 27, Washington 24
TENNESSEE TITANS @ JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 
Ready for the lowest rated MNF game of the season?
Tennessee 12, Jacksonville 10
Update:
Wasn't expecting Tennessee to demolish Jacksonville but they did.
Tennessee 30, Jacksonville 3
For the week 8-7. Not bad for on the fly.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS @ CHICAGO BEARS Seattle 22, Chicago 32
Update:
I guess I am back on the Seattle Bandwagon.
Seattle 23, Chicago 20
BALTIMORE RAVENS @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Baltimore 14, Patriots 21
Update:
Pats had this game. Baltimore is tough but they need to improve on offense in order to beat this type of team.
Baltimore 20, Patriots 23
DETROIT LIONS @ NEW YORK GIANTS Detroit 21, New York 22
Update:
Detroit is pretty solid. They have just been really unlucky this season. Also, the Lions have been playing a very difficult series of teams.
Detroit 20, New York 28
ATLANTA FALCONS @ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Atlanta 21, Philadelphia 18
Update:
Kolb is the man. Sure, read my blogs about the Vick Factor but he really shined in this game and the players rallied around him. Andy Reid is in a good position right now. If Vick is healthy, start Vick but Kolb is the future of this team and Philly...you should show your love.
Atlanta 17, Philadelphia 31
CLEVELAND BROWNS @ PITTSBURGH STEELERS Cleveland 12, Pittsburgh 22
Update:
Cleveland stood no chance, especially with Ben what's his name back in action.
Cleveland 10, Pittsburgh 28
MIAMI DOLPHINS @ GREEN BAY PACKERS Miami 24, Green Bay 21
Update:
Green Bay has a better QB, a better skill base of players, and even a more suitable NFL team. With all of that being said, Miami is a sand lot football team. They play to win. I will take Miami over any other team this year.
Miami 23, Green Bay 20
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS @ ST. LOUIS RAMS San Diego 21, St. Louis 12
Update:
San Diego has hit rock bottom. Not because they lost to the Rams. But because they just don't even resemble a football team. P. Rivers can't perform as well without having a great back. Chargers need to get a speedy back and help Rivers out. Bet you wish you never traded L.T.
San Diego 17, St. Louis 20
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS @ TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS This is the game of the week.
New Orleans 22, Tampa Bay 20
Update:
This was an awful game. Poor Tampa Bay.
New Orleans 31, Tampa Bay 6
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS @ HOUSTON TEXANS KC should blow by these guys.
Kansas City 15, Houston 10
Update:
Houston played some good ball. K.C. is a definite threat. In two games this season, both running backs have rushed for 100 yards. Cassel tends to be the only question mark on this team.
Kansas City 31, Houston 35
OAKLAND RAIDERS @ SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Really? Um...I can't pick a Raider game to save my life but I have been very consistent with the 49ers so...
Oakland 14, San Francisco 12
Update:
Oakland is a mess. San Francisco's only win this year is from the Raiders. If I were the owner of either team, I would fire the head coach and expect the worst for the rest of the season. San Francisco and the Raiders have a ton of talent on both teams. You can not tell me that it is the teams fault or that the team is not producing. It is the coaches. Get them out of there. NOW!!!
Oakland 9, San Francisco 17
NEW YORK JETS @ DENVER BRONCOS NYJ will terrorize this team.
New York 33, Denver 12
Update:
I expected Denver to throw some passes but I didn't expect them to play to the level that they played at on Sunday. Good work, Broncos.
New York 24, Denver 20
DALLAS COWBOYS @ MINNESOTA VIKINGS Wow. This should be the game of the week. Too bad both of these teams are miserable.
Dallas 14, Minnesota 22
Update:
Dallas is awful. Romo needs to go. Old man Favre is not much better.
Dallas 21, Minnesota 24
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS @ WASHINGTON REDSKINS I would look for Indianapolis to look really good in this game. Redskins are attempting to make a run for the playoffs but against the Colts they don't have a chance.
Indianapolis 22, Washington 14
Update:
I didn't think that Washington could pull this off. They came close. Indy is too strong offensively to make mistakes. Washington tends to make mistakes when it is despartely not needed.
Indianapolis 27, Washington 24
TENNESSEE TITANS @ JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Ready for the lowest rated MNF game of the season?
Tennessee 12, Jacksonville 10
Update:
Wasn't expecting Tennessee to demolish Jacksonville but they did.
Tennessee 30, Jacksonville 3
For the week 8-7. Not bad for on the fly.
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