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10 Things I Guarantee for the 2009 NFL Season
Published: September 2, 2009
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With much thought, investigation, & pure gut feelings, I have collected ten statements that I feel very confidently will be FACT by the end of the season.
People often say that opinions are like rear ends. Everyones got one. In most cases, they also stink. I hope to not fall in that catagory!!!
I come to these thoughts through years of study, having a very opinionated nature, being a huge fan of conspiracies, and watching hours upon hours of the NFL network preseason rebroadcasts.
Do what you will with these predictions of the future and please…Don’t fear me!
Head To Head: How the New York Giants Stack Up in the NFC East
Published: May 28, 2009
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One of the biggest roadblocks in the New York Giants’ quest for a Super Bowl is the fact that they play in one of the toughest divisions in football. Each season, the NFC East is a rugged dog-fight, and earning a playoff spot is never an easy task.
Within the division, the Giants toughest competitor, as always, is the Eagles. They had a great draft and are bringing back the core of an offense that was a touchdown short of getting to last season’s Super Bowl.
Despite losing the heart and soul of their secondary in Brian Dawkins, the Eagles defense is still one of the best in the NFC, and they will be a competitive force in the division.
It all depends on the health of both Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook. Each season, this is the biggest question mark that the Eagles face, and since they are not getting any younger, this year will be no different.
The Cowboys are still cleaning up a mess. Sure, they got rid of T.O., but Jerry Jones seems to have his head buried somewhere deep in the heart of Texas. This is a team that did not acquire a player on the first day of the draft. As for Tony Romo, I do not trust him in the big spot, and he has still not proven that he can be a championship leader in the NFL.
Defensively, the Cowboys look like they will be a top force in the division. They played hungry (ignore the Week 17 game in Philadelphia) at the end of last season and established a really hefty pass rush, putting the D back into Big D.
Overall, Dallas does not scare me. They are the Yankees of the NFL, where the drama seems to outweigh the success. It is always something with these guys. I realize that Terrell Owens is now in Buffalo, but this team will still have to prove that it can stay away from the controversies that continue to hold them back.
The Redskins will be a decent team in 2009, but I just don’t know if Jason Campbell is a true franchise quarterback. Apparently, the Redskins feel the same way, as they flirted with the idea of drafting Mark Sanchez. Clinton Portis is a true warrior and has become one of the best players in the NFL. He is that good. Acquiring Albert Haynesworth helps, but I think that the Redskins have the weakest defense in the division.
Jim Zorn has gotten his feet wet, but owner Daniel Snyder is always willing to pull the fire trigger on his head coaches. If the Skins miss the playoffs, or make the playoffs and lose early, expect Snyder to make a heavy push for Jon Gruden, Mike Shanahan, or even Bill Cowher, come 2010.
In the rest of the NFC, the talent pool is pretty clear. The Arizona Cardinals had a nice run last season, the Panthers, Saints, Falcons and Bucs will all compete in a tough NFC South and I like the Seahawks to be a force now that matt Hasselbeck is healthy. Jay Cutler makes the Bears an automatic contender in the NFC North and the Vikings and Packers should be able to stay in the hunt come late December.
After sizing up the top teams in the NFC, there is no doubt that the Giants have the best team in their conference.
The AFC is very unknown. Nobody knows what to expect from Tom Brady, the Colts just are not the same Colts, and while the Steelers should be a favorite, it is so hard to get back to the Super Bowl two seasons in a row. Just ask the last five Super Bowl Champions. I expect the Jets, Ravens, Texans and Chargers to all compete for playoff spots and possibly division titles.
Look, we’re still months away from training camp. For all we know, the Bengals could wind up winning 11 games next year. In this age of NFL parity nowadays, you just never know. I’ll wait to make this official, but what the heck, a moth of May football prediction is just a month of May football prediction:
Super Bowl XLIV: NY Giants 24, SD Chargers 17
A Chat With The Trojan: Steve Smith’s Oulook on the 2009 New York Giants
Published: May 28, 2009
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Since the 2007 playoffs and throughout 2008 regular season, Steve Smith has elevated himself into one of the top targets in the New York Giants offense. Entering his third season with GMEN, there is no question that Smith will have to step up once again in order for the Giants to win football games. We had a chance to sit down with the former USC Trojan and ask him about the off-season, as well as the long road ahead for Big Blue.
*First things first Steve, does last season’s home playoff loss to the Eagles still sting or have you been able to move on from it?
*What have you done these past few months to keep yourself occupied during the off-season and ready for the upcoming regular season?
*Overall, were you happy with the Giants off-season acquisitions and draft choices?
*With Plax and Amani gone, we’re going to be hearing your named called much more often. Are you ready for the challenge?
*How do you see your role changing on this team, in terms of leadership and performance?
*One thing that separates you from your defenders is your innate sense of footwork. Is this something that you constantly work on?
*It has been very difficult for Eli Manning to overcome the Meadowlands winds. Coming from Southern California, has it been a big adjustment for you once the weather becomes bitter?
*Kevin Gilbride took some heat for his play calling when the season ended. What was your reaction?
*Amani Toomer was very upset with his role is the offense as the end of last year. Did you feel that his criticism was warranted?
*Your team will leave Albany with a championship or bust mentality. Do you think this team will thrive under this type of pressure?
*Your brother Malcolm is a standout Linebacker at USC, your alma mater. What is it like watching him on a Saturday afternoons? Do you become nervous as an older brother?
*Being a USC alum, what was your reaction when you saw the Jets take Mark Sanchez?
*Some people say Steelers-Cards was a better Super Bowl than GMEN-Pats, what do you say to that Steve?
The Top 10 Reasons I Hate Brett Favre
Published: May 10, 2009
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It is official. I hate Brett Favre. It took awhile. At one point he was one of my favorite players. Much like the “Wizard of Oz”, I have seen the man behind the curtain…and I don’t like him. He’s kind of a jerk. He’s not someone that I care to look up to, emulate, or have my son wear his jersey.
How did this hatred fester and grow into the red hot detestation I am currently saddled with. “How do I hate you…Let me count the ways…”
The NFL Draft for RBs Over the Last 10 Years
Published: April 30, 2009
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I was not able to get this article done before the draft so I will keep comments to as much of a minimum as possible. It’s kinda hard though because there are a lot of stories with the RB’s drafted since 1998.
Since The 2009 draft has already taken place, I will comment of a few of the RB’s that were selected. As this draft summery has proven, it is impossible to rate someone until they strap on the equipment…But I’ll do my best.
Please remember, my grades will be for that particular athlete’s overall effect on the league. So let’s get started…
