So, as I was on my way to BWI Airport to to windmill Flacco for his horrible ass play, I ran across this video on Black Sports Online, courtesy of WNST, from Ravens LB Ray Lewis about yesterday's game:
Now, by any means did the Ravens lose because of the penalties. But I agree with Lewis 100%. There were 2 BAD calls that accredited to 6 points the Bengals received because of it. The tripping call on Lewis was bull, because he was blocked to the ground and he was trying to get up. The Suggs call was bull hockey, particularly because Palmer had the ball still in his hand as Suggs was taking him to the ground.
More and more, the NFL is becoming too technical and too Charmin-esque when it comes to the way they protect their QBs. We get it- the league is a QB-driven league. But by any means, let these guys play!
But let's not get ahead of ourselves Ray, Joe Flacco is why you lost, my friend. 4 INTs cannot happen for a team w Super Bowl aspirations.
P.S.- If I see Flacco anywhere around town this week, I'm still gonna windmill him.
Dear Arizona Cardinals- Call Kurt Warner and offer him $100 million NOW! Maybe he'll reconsider. Without him you suck!
Did anyone see the Cowboys going 0-2?? Did anyone see Jay Cutler throwing ZERO INTs in a game??? What is the NFL world coming to?
Last April after Jason Campbell was traded to the Raiders, I suggested that Bruce Gradkowski should at least be able to compete for the starting job. I was told how dumb that was and how Campbell is better.. blah, blah, wonk wonk... but after yesterday's game, Tom Cable got my memo and finally got it right. He benched Campbell, put in Gradkowski and he helped lead the Raiders to a victory over the Rams. In the words of Shaquille O'Neal, "Tell me how my ass tastes".
Dear Mark Sanchez: Thanks for showing up at the party this week!
Dear Darrelle Revis: We saw you grab your hamstring after that Moss 1-hand TD. All I have to say is,
THAT'S the San Diego Chargers squad I know!
Aaron Rodgers, you are doing the damn thing, but your Lambeau Leap SUCKS! Work on that, mmmmmkay?!
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 2-0?????
The Texans-Redskins game is reason number 1, why I love the game of football. Just when you think you can count someone out, they find ways to come back and win games. That game was by far the best game of the week. And it paralleled last year's Saints-Redskins game. Down 10 points in the 4th Qtr, Matt Schaub hit Andre Johnson with the tying TD with 2 minutes left in the game. A blocked FG that would have given Washington a nice cushion was the leading factor into the game going into OT. I thought the Texans would lose for SURE after Gary Kubiak decided to punt opposed to kicking a 52-yard FG to try and win the game. But the Texans were given new life after Graham Gano missed his 52-yarder. That game was exciting, full of offense and nail biting. This is why I love football.
PS- Is it crazy that I am (quietly) rooting for the Texans, week after week?!
Giants looked bad, real bad, Michael Jackson
Vince Young gets benched- again! Hey look, the sky is blue!
Michael Vick is balling.... and not looking back. And if Andy Reid brings in Kevin Kolb next week, he might have to say goodbye to his head coaching job. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Maybe Favre should've stayed retired after all.................................
So..... I didn't do too well last week, with Week 1 of my picks. What had happened was....................... I over analyze everything. And even though I had a few close ones (like Calvin Johnson getting ROBBED and the Lions losing as a result), almost never counts. Hopefully this will be a better week for your girl. But I can't make any promises. The season is still early so the unexpected victories will be in play. Anyway, here's my Week 2 NFL picks. Wish me luck!
Pittsburgh @ Tennessee (-5) - Vince Young >>> Dennis Dixon, at this point. I like the Titans, but let's not kid ourselves w the point spread. It's still the Steelers, who has a great defense. Winner: by 3
Miami @ Minnesota (-5.5) -Old man Favre gets some much needed rest and lights up Minnesota up. Miami doesn't impress me at this point. Winner:
Arizona @ Atlanta (-6.5)- Atlanta gets it right this week. Winner:
Kansas City @ Cleveland (-2) - I'm gonna jump on the SEC of the NFL, AKA the KC Chiefs. They have a good running game, decent defense and possibly the next Dante Hall of special teams in Dexter McCluster. Sorry Cleveland, I don't believe you, you need more people Winner:
Baltimore(-2.5) @ Cincinnati- This is a hard pick for me. The Bengals always gives the Ravens matchup problems. Add Terrell Owens to the mix and it may be a long day for my boys on defense. I also can't see Cincy going 0-2. I think it'll be close, but no cigars for my Ravens :( Winner:
Chicago @ Dallas (-7.5) - I'm not a believer in the Bears, as long as Cutler is there. They almost let a Lions team beat 'em, so do you REALLY think i am picking them to beat the Cowboys?! PSSSSSHHHHH!! Winner:
Philadelphia (-6) @ Detroit- Mike Vick shows his ass this weekend. I want to pick Detroit, because I want them to not suck anymore. But Matt Stafford being out doesn't help much. Winner:
Buffalo @ Green Bay (-13)- Bufflao will let CJ Spiller loose. But it won't be enough because the Packers are THAT good. Winner:
Tampa Bay @ Carolina (-3.5) - Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Wake me when this one is over. Winner:
Seattle @ Denver (-3.5) - Okay, so Pete Carroll got his 1st NFL since returning to the league. Now he'll get his first loss this Sunday. Winner:
St. Louis @ Oakland (-3.5) - Oakland, this is your last chance to prove me right, dammitz! I said you were on a major rise this season. But so far you suck major ass. If you lose this weekend I won't be picking you anymore this season. And you know I'm petty, so I mean it Winner:
Houston (-3) @ Washington- The Redskins didn't have 1 offensive TD last week. The Texans, however, scored 34 points last week. I'm not saying Houston will have a field day against the Redskins. But I am saying Hall and Rogers are about to learn just who Andre Johnson is. Winner:
New England (-3) @ NY Jets- The way the Pats played last week, they look like they are on a mission. The way the Jets offense looked last week, they look like they are scurrred (not scared, but scurrred). I'm picking the quiet, confident group. Not the loud, obnoxious one. Winner:
Jacksonville @ San Diego (-7) - My boo and Co. will right the ship this week. But I still expect the Jaguars to try and spoil the party. It's a shame no one will be able to see it locally, because the game will probably be blacked out. Winner:
NY Giants @ Indianapolis (-5) - AKA, The Manning Bowl. Eli vs. Peyton... Big Head vs Jug Head. This should be a good one, just like the last time these two rock head brothers met. I expect a good game, but with the same results as last time. Big Bro Manning wins again.... in a good game. Winner:
MNF: New Orleans (-5.5) @ San Francisco- San Fran looked AWFUL last week. Playing against the world champs on Monday Night might not be the ego booster they need. Basically, I ain't picking 'em! Winner:
Last week, I did pretty bad.. I really don't wanna talk about last week.... I sucked!!!! I told you, Week 1 is always a crap shoot. Well guess what, I crapped out! But hey, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Teams playing down to the competition (*cough* Ravens, Chargers*cough*), teams who gave games away (*sneeze*Buffalo*sneeze*) and dominance by other teams(Giants, Eagles). But.. let's try this again. My picks for week 2:
Carolina at (-6)Atlanta- I refuse to pick Carolina as long as Jake Delhomme keeps playing like garbage. I'm picking Atlanta because Carolina still has a hangover from last season's playoff loss
(-10)Minnesota at Detroit- Minnesota. Peterson needs to pull a Sheree' From Real Housewives of Atlanta and ask the Detroit defense, "Who gon' check me, boo?!" I don't foresee their D being able to do so.
Cincinnati at (-9)Green Bay- Ochocinco said that he was gonna do a Lambeau Leap in the crowd this weekend. But he can only do that if he scores TDs or else he's gonna look dumb as hell. The offense looked quite anemic last week, and with the Pack's new 3-4 defense making plays, I dunno if any Lambeau leaping will take place on Sunday.
Houston at (-6.5)Tennessee- Houston, sorry but you're going 0-2, here. Picking the Titans
Oakland at (-3)Kansas City- I had to flip a coin on this one. Kansas City and Oakland usually battle it out. Tails won. Kansas City it is.
(-3.5)New England at NY Jets- *UPSET ALERT* I'm picking the Jets. Not because Sexy Rexy can't shut up, or because Kerry Rhodes started talking smack, but because I don't have a lot of faith in the Pats' D. Washington and Jones may have a field day.
New Orleans at Philly (pk)- This game woulda went to Philly if McNabb or Garcia were playing. But I don't know enough about Kolb to have faith that he can move the ball as efficient as the other 2 QBs. And Drew Brees is the man!
St. Louis at (-9.5)Washington- This is the week Redskins fans get back to talking Super Bowl. Your first win, against the lowly Rams.. although, last year you did lose to them and they were sorry, even then. But I don't see this happening again.
Arizona at (-3)Jacksonville- I'm gonna pick the Jags, only because they are at home, though. Both teams looked sad as hell last week.
Tampa Bay at (-5)Buffalo- The Bucs will come close, but T.O. finally gets his time to shine this week in front of his home crowd. The Bills FTW
Seattle at (-1.5)San Fran- I think this will be a great game to watch. I think the 49ers are gonna pull this off. Nothing to back my prediction up, other than instincts.
(-3)Pittsburgh at Chicago- Even though the Steelers have a God awful offensive line and no Polamalu, they are still the Steelers. They will find some way to win, because that's what they do.
Baltimore at (-3)San Diego- I cannot conscientiously pick the Chargers, because they have too many injuries from their starters, and their defense looked like doo doo for much of the game against the Raiders. With Baltimore's O and D lines being healthy, I just can't find a way NOT to pick the Ravens. (Sorry Rivers, I still love you, tho!)
Cleveland at (-3)Denver- I'm gonna pick Cleveland. Sympathy pick of the week. Nothing more or less
NY Giants at (-3)Dallas- The Giants looked great last week. One of the most complete looking teams in the league right now. Dallas looked just "okay" to me. They gave up way too many rushing yards against the Bucs, so I can't imagine what will happen once Brandon Jacobs gets the hand off. Still, this is a division matchup, I just think the G-Men will pull it off
(-3)Indianapolis at Miami- I'm gonna go out on a limb here. I think Miami will win. I think the mistakes they make last week won't happen again. And with Gonzalez out for the Colts, that leaves Wayne and Clark as your main players to worry about on offense (outside of Manning, of course). I could be wrong (which I've known to be LOL) but this will be a Miami victory.
Well, there you have it. Week 2 in the bag. Let's see if I got a little better last week.
On the Gridiron Gals site, myself and Pigskin Loving Lady did a video blog, picking this week's games. Check it out here, and let us know what you think.
