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Browns Draft Un-Spectacular Or Brilliant?

Posted by pacmanxu on May 14, 2011

OK.  With the lockout going on the draft was a bigger event this year than any other.  It’s always big for Browns fans because we’re usually in the top 10 and looking to see how they’ll screw it up.  Whether it was seeking out trouble like Gerard Warren or completely wasting the opportunity like trading down 3 times to collect New York Jet also-rans while passing up Mark Sanchez, it always seems to be entertaining and heartbreaking…at least until they hired a real President (Holmgren) and GM (Heckert).

Now it actually seems like they know what they’re doing.  Last year, despite criticism, they drafted Joe Haden, Colt McCoy, and TJ Ward, who all became starters that look promising and Montario Hardesty who will be a good RB if he stays healthy.  There were some late-round throw away picks that quickly got cut…no surprise there.

So this year we were all excited when the Browns had pick #6 with a front office that knows their stuff.  AJ Green, Patrick Peterson, and Marcel Dareus were the guys they were targeting, but the Browns always seem the be the first pick after all their targeted guys get picked.  So at the time the city of Cleveland was thinking about Robert Quinn, Nick Fairley, or Julio Jones in a Browns uni.

We were all SHOCKED when it was reported that the Browns traded down…not because they traded down, but because they went from #6 to #27!!!!  I was sick at first.  That was just too far to go down in the draft for a team that needs elite talent.

After the initial shock, reality set it. “OK.  What did we get for trading down?  It must have been a haul.”  And it was.

For giving the Falcons the #6 pick, the Browns got Atlanta’s #27, 2nd Rd, 4th Rd, 2011 1st Rd, and 2011 4th Rd.  That’s pretty good, especially for a team that had major concerns about all the remaining players on the table as far as top 10 grades go, and because they don’t just need one or two guys, but probably 20 guys to turn this team into a winner.  Savvy move.

As a result, here’s what they got.

1st Round:

DT Phil Taylor (Baylor) – Who?  I watch every college game I can see and never heard of this guy.  He was a 5 star recruit to Penn St., got in a little trouble and transferred to Baylor, where he was the only good player on a shitty Baylor team.  He had high grades among all NFL teams and is an absolute LOAD that will anchor the D line along with Rubin.  Not a flashy pick, but played about 80 snaps/game compared to Fairley’s 25.  He’ll play and stuff the run, which the Browns have historically been awful at.  With no other DT of this caliber left in the draft, they made a smart move instead of the flashy one.

Grade: A-

2nd Round:

DE Jabaal Sheard (Pitt).  Who? the Big East defensive players of the year, that’s who.  Learned to play DE under Dave Wannstedt, who know a few things about defense.  On the lighter side at 255 lbs, but that is how Heckert likes his DEs…fast to the QB.  Sheard was a sack machine at Pitt and will be a true edge rusher that the Browns haven’t had in a while. Again not flashy…but talented and under the radar.

Grade: A-

WR Greg Little (UNC).  Who?  Well, he isn’t as anonymous as the others, but did not play this year after gathering a suspension as part of UNC’s NCAA problems from last year.  Little is a freak of an athlete who is big, fast, and has great hands.  Had he played this season he may have been picked about Julio Jones, so this is a steal of a pick.  He’s a perfect fit for the West Coast offense with his catch and run ability and a high ceiling guy that will probably start and contribute big time.

Grade: A+

3rd Round:

Pick traded to KC in order to move up from 27 to 21 to pick Taylor

4th Round:

TE Jordan Cameron (USC).  Who? He didn’t play that much and had a total of 18 catches last year for the Trojans, but another freak athlete who will be a project at TE in the mold of Antonio Gates.  He was a college basketball player before deciding he’d rather play football, so he’s a little raw.  He’s definitely not going to be a typical TE that blocks 80% of the time.  He’s going to be a receiving TE who will be an instant mismatch with LB’s.  Some risk with this pick, but another high ceiling talent, so worthy of a 4th Rd pick.

Grade: B+

FB Owen Marecic (Stanford).  Who?  This guy we know.  He was the only two way player in college last year, playing both FB and LB.  He will strictly be a FB for the Browns.  This pick is solid as Marecic is a just football player, but a little curious because the Browns have one of the best in Lawrence Vickers.  But Vickers is a free agent and the Browns may not want to pay a blocking FB $3M when the West Coast offense requires a FB that can block and be a receiver.  The Browns had bigger needs than FB, so this was questionable.

Grade: C

5th Round:

CB Buster Skrine (Tenn-Chatt).  Who?  Well, that’s a valid question.  Basically he got drafted because he ran a 4.22 40-yd dash.  He can absolutely FLY, but was inconsistent as a CB.  This is clearly a project that could have a big upside with his speed.  Probably a backup or nickel back at best, but will be a gunner on special teams.  It’s the 5th Rd, after all.

Grade: C

OT Jason Pinkston (Pitt).  Who?  Another Pitt guy.  Clearly Heckert got some real good info on these guys after interviewing Dave Wannstedt for the DC position.  Pinkston played OT and may be able to play that position in the NFL, but he is probably more likely to be an OG.  This is another solid player and developmental pick, but the Browns did not get a true OT, which is what they really need.

Grade: B-

7th Round:

S Eric Hagg (Nebraska).  Who? Well, he’s a hitter, not a cover guy, but this smells of a special teams guy.  Not someone who will ever play Safety.  This was a compensatory pick and it looks like they were on autodraft.

Grade: ??  Who the hell knows with a 7th Rounder.

Fans must remember that this draft will not be truly complete until we see who the Browns pick with Atlanta’s 1st Rd pick next year.  The players they got were needed and all solid to very good players, which is what is needed to build a team.  Little may be the only future pro-bowl candidate, but that is fine.  You can reasonably expect to see most of these guys be productive players for several years.

Final Verdict:  I’m giving this draft an A- overall.  The actual players they picked would grade out at a B, but the fact that they got 2 additional picks in this draft and two additional next year, including a 1st Rd. pick, makes this draft very good for the franchise in turning things around.

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Which Side Should You Take On The NFL Labor Dispute?

Posted by pacmanxu on February 10, 2011

I hear all the arguments about this and to me it’s utterly laughable.  There is no questions which side ALL FANS should be on with all major sports labor disputes.  Of course, it’s the…owners?  YES. YES. YES.  Every day of the week and twice on Sunday, as a fan, you side with the owners.

Why?

Why should you side with the billionaires instead of the millionaires.  It’s simple.  Because you love your team and you want them to win.  You really don’t give a crap about which players wear your uniform, only that the ones that do wear it win games, divisions, playoff games, and Superbowls.  Am I wrong?

Let’s examine a little more closely…

Owners represent your team, regardless of who wears the uniforms.  I don’t love the Browns because Colt McCoy, Joe Thomas, and Peyton Hillis play for them.  I love the the team, the Brown and Orange.  Put 22 homeless guys in Browns uniforms and I would still root for them.

The answer is all about financial viability.  Would you rather your team have MORE capital available and more financial flexibility, or LESS?  Would you like to be able to get rid of over-priced players that don’t produce, or do you like being held to their salaries and watch them fail knowing there is little that your team can do about it?

If the owners win this labor deal, they will make more money and the players less…so what…how does that affect you?  Well, it means they can put more money into stadiums and fan related items.  It also means that they can have more money to throw at players if that’s what they want to do?  It would also mean a rookie salary cap, giving teams more money to actually spend on players that have a resume and might deserve some of it.

If the players win and they get more money, how does that affect you?  It means that more money is tied up in player salaries, whether they are good or not.

Let's give this guy more reasons to be stupid

It means more restriction on what GMs can do and greater financial risks, especially given that nature of the sport and injuries.  It won’t change the product on the field…all it will do is give guys the ability to buy another Bentley or have further distractions with more money than they know what to do with.

It also means that the NFLPA get more power and starts moving down the road toward the NBA, where the players have the league by the balls.  It means that down the road you’re looking at players that will want guaranteed contracts, which is ludicrous for any business, but especially a business where injury is such a huge factor and players decline rapidly.

80% of NFL players are broke after two years out of the league.  It must be because they don’t have enough money, right?  WRONG.  They suck at having money and spend it all.  So if they get more, they will just spend it on more extravagant things.  What do you get out of that, as a fan.  Nothing.  What you get is more spoiled players than we have already, more holdouts for more money, more guys that don’t have an incentive to prepare and play hard every game (if contracts are guaranteed).  In other words, you get the NBA.

What do you get, as a fan, out of the owners winning this battle.  You get more chances to have better teams, more flexibility in player personnel, a healthier franchise that you so dearly love.  Isn’t that what all fans want?

It’s definitely what I want.  I hate the fact that the Cavs owe so much money to players they don’t really want and have no way out of the situation.  Why would I want that to happen to the Browns?

The NFL is the only league where the owners have dominated the balance of power over the years.  THAT IS A GOOD THING!!!  Obviously it’s worked because the NFL is by far the most popular, well run, financially viable pro sports league out there.

Union wants and desires always detract from the product on the field.  Just like the United Auto Workers ruined American cars, the MLBPA and the NBAPA have ruined their sports by winning labor negotiations.

The NFL is the one league that has stood strong and by no coincidence is the strongest league with the best product.  I want the league and the product to IMPROVE, which is why backing the owners is the only play here.

The players are only out to improve themselves, which nets the fan nothing.  The owners are out to better the league and their teams, which nets the fans exactly what they want.

Money that goes to the teams really goes back to the fans.  Money that goes to the players is lost forever.

As always, I’m rooting for my team.

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Shurmur Not Gruden, But Still Good Move For Browns

Posted by pacmanxu on January 10, 2011

Nobody know if Pat Shurmur is the answer Browns fans are looking for in the effort to turn this franchise around.  But it became clear that Eric Mangini was not.  Every fan and probably Mike Holmgren would have liked to had Bill Cowher or Jon Gruden instead of Shurmur, but the fact remains that Mangini was not the guy.

Mangini took over a tough situation, cleaned up the locker room, and got a group of less talented guys to play hard for him.  These are all good, admirable things.  But he did not win; and that’s the bottom line.  He made bad personnel decisions when he had the control and didn’t really develop any young players of note in is two years.  He constantly befuddled us with decision during games and playing time decisions, especially starting Delhomme when everyone knew there were two better QBs on the roster.  Mangini was better than Crennel, but still not the guy, so it’s better that they start over with a new guy, even if he fails too.

Shurmur represents a change in organizational and football philosophy that we should all be celebrating.  The Browns have had one season since returning where we were happy with our offense.  That season also happened to be the Browns most successful season since returning.  It’s true that a great defense is what we would all like to see and a great defense is more needed than not to win in this division, but having a great offense lessens how perfect the defense has to be to win a game and also allows for comeback wins when the defense has a bad day.

There is no one answer to winning.  Teams have won with great offenses and great defenses, but all the teams that win are good on both sides of the ball.  I like the way they are setting this situation up so far.  Shurmur is an offensive guy and he is looking for a strong defensive coordinator that can build a wall between the two units.  Shurmur and offense coordinator will focus on the offense and the DC can focus only on defense.  Shurmur’s only concern on defense should be holding the DC accountable to stop people.  This is how Holmgren coached in Green Bay and Seattle and it worked.

If Shurmur doesn’t work out, they should try another guy in 2 years.  Wasting time while dragging a coach along, like the Bengals have done with Marvin Lewis is not a good idea.  The Bengals will never win a Superbowl under Lewis.  The Browns may never win a Superbowl under Shurmur either, but at least we know they won’t be happy with 8-8.

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NFL Pickems Week 10

Posted by George Herron on November 13, 2010

The Bungals have officially returned.  Fumble the opening kickoff that leads to a Steelers touchdown and then have a punt blocked after just two series, setting up a field goal.  That is the very essence of what it is to be a Bungal team.

These guys are hot commodities

Fabulous work fellas.  I’m just waiting.  This season is progressing right along, just the way I said it would.  All we need is one of the Dynamic Diva wide receivers to start pitching a fit.  Pssst, Chad, that’s your cue.  Mark my words friends, Chad is getting tired of being Robin and is just a couple one catch games (that we lose) away from going bonkers to the media.  Then the prophecy will be complete and I will just sit back and laugh as Rome burns.

Once again I under-estimated the Browns and all I can do is apologize.  They played some of the best AFC North football I have seen all year.  They did what the Bengals did well last year, they ran the ball.  Peyton Hillis looked like a run away freight train all day long.  Sprinkle in some trick plays and viola, you get to see Bill Belicheat look like you ran over his dog and tea-bagged his wife.  It was beautiful.  I was kind of surprised he didn’t just leave the field early, I guess he reserves that kind of classiness for the Super Bowl.  Dear Colt McCoy, Cleveland can now say LeBron who?  I hope you’re ready to LOVE that city.

Three concussions for the Steelers during the Bengals game.  Not one was Worthlessburger or Hines Turd, so complete failure.  Hell I don’t even know if the Bungals defensive line even sneezed on Big Douche.

Steelers suck.

Ravens suck.

That about covers last week.  Moving right along to this week.

Baltimore vs Atlanta:

  • George:  Baltimore.  I was going to take the Falcons at home, but Roddy White’s knee has me concerned.  Baltimore is going to swallow up Michael Turner and force Matt Ryan to find other reliable targets to win this game.  I don’t think he is up to the challenge.  Plus this is one of the maybe three weeks that most of Baltimore roster is healthy at the same time.
  • Jesy:  Ravens versus Falcons – sounds like a new Angry Birds game!  Yup, I went there which only seems perfect because everyone I know is addicted to that game.  Well, except for Tony.  Poor Mr. Rieger has a Blackberry and it doesn’t support addictive games like Angry Birds.  I’m going to mentally toss my coin in the air and………..pick the Falcons to win.
  • Andy: A Thursday game on a short week always favors the home team.  I would have loved to say that I picked the Falcons, but since I’m writing this post jubilant Falcons victory, I have to admit that I was ready to write up the Ravens for a win even with the historical stats.  The Unibrow just was long or bushy enough to get them over the top.  I’m sorry I won’t be in Baltimore to see the absence of all that purple camouflage.  I would be rubbing it in big time.

New Jersey B vs Cleveland:

  • George:  Cleveland.  All right assholes don’t let me down now.

    Hate to admit it, but this is funny

    I bet against them all year, so finally I am going to give them the leg up being at home and Mangini wanting the revenge factor this time.  The players seem to like him judging by the strange Gatorade bath after beating the Patriots last week, so they will probably be looking forward to fighting hard for this game too.  I think the Jets might try to overlook this game.  Sanchez is progressing well, but Braylon Edwards might see some ghosts of footballs past and catch a case of the dropsies upon his return home.

  • Jesy:  Cleveland is the “comeback kid” story or at least I hope they are!  I’m going to pick Cleveland (you’re welcome Andy) and cross my fingers that they can beat out the second New Jersey team.  Who is the New Jersey B team again?  Oh well, doesn’t matter because Cleveland will get the “W.”
  • Andy: There is no way that I’m not picking the Browns, right?  After the way it’s turned around and consecutive wins over the Saints and Patriots?  WRONG!  I’m going with the Jets here.  I don’t think Rex Ryan will take this game lightly against his brother and Edwards, thinking Cleveland wronged him (how exactly???), is more likely to be focused.  The Jets are not as good as everyone thought and maybe a second straight road game will beat them down.  But I have to pick against the Browns…because of superstition.  I picked against them the last two games and they’ve won, so I’m just doing my part not to jinx them.  I’ve also been wearing the same underwear for the last 3 weeks and have not taken off my face paint.  The people at work are worried.  I’ll summon the spirit of Lou Brown from Major League for an appropriate quote: “Let’s see if we can stick around and give ‘em all a nice, big shit burger.”  I think that sums up the attitude of the Browns.

Cincinnati vs Indianapolis:

  • George:  Indianapolis.  Oh let me count the ways.  Well maybe not, it’s been a rough week and I really don’t feel like depressing myself more.  The Colts are the best at keeping Manning protected, the Bungals are the worst at getting to the quarterback.  Sound like a disaster?  Oh yeah factor in that God’s other son is the one throwing the ball for the Colts.  I don’t care how banged up the Colts are, they will decimate the Bungals at home.
  • Jesy:  The Bengals did surprise me after I heard their slight come-back on Monday against the Steelers.  But why can’t they play like that from START to FINISH?  They like to start a game and basically thrown in the towel before halftime then come back out from the locker room and try to play catch up.  Don’t you think it would be easier to play like that for the whole game?  I’m going to pick Indy – I think Manning and team will outsmart and outplay the Bengals.
  • Andy: It’s hard to pick the Bengals after the last few weeks, so I won’t.  Wade Phillips won the race to be the first coach fired.  Lewis might be next.  Without a significant pass rush, Manning will pick this team apart…a team whose fragile spirit seems broken now.  T.O. – I’ve got my popcorn and I’m ready to enjoy watching you suffer!!!

New England vs Shitsburgh:

  • George:  New England.  Not a wise pick since the Steelers are at home.

    I wanted to save this for a Browns win, but it's just too good

    But consider this, the Steelers almost lost to the Bungals, I mean it was actually close at the end.  Brady will have a case of the red-ass after getting humiliated in Cleveland last week.  Those two things spell a Shitsburgh loss to me.  This will actually be a pretty good game to watch.  I will also consider it a Patriot win if Hines Ward leaves on a stretcher, even if the Steelers score more points.

  • Jesy:  This game makes me a bit nervous, if the Browns are beating out the Patriots……okay I’m back on my seriously hating the Steelers bandwagon.  I’m picking the Patriots over “Ben there Raped that Worthlessburger.”  That line is courtesy of one of my friends on Facebook, thanks Diana Cook!
  • Andy:  There is no way I can top Jesy’s pick, so I won’t try.  Brady and the Pats win this revenge game.

Lock of the Week:

  • George:  Brad Childress is fired.  The “Firing Coaches cherry” has been broken, so now all coaches in the hot seat be prepared.  Brad I’m looking at you specifically.  You lost control of the locker room letting players and coaches fight.  Your quarterback hates you.  And you just released a player that you traded away a third round pick to get…without telling your boss.  How the hell you are still there now is beyond me.
  • Jesy:  The Bengals will let Indy pretty much have the ball and score 2-3 touchdowns in the first quarter then decide in the fourth quarter that they want to play.  ERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, frustration!
  • Andy: The Ryan bowl’s most significant stat will be injuries.  I foresee a long, hard-hitting game with several guys on both teams leaving injured…hopefully one of them is not Colt McCoy and one of them IS Braylon Edwards.

Flop of the Week:

  • George:  Shawne Merriman.  I think God is trying to turn the “lights out” on him.  Seriously dude, are you ever going to be healthy enough to even start a game, let alone finish one?  I’m just pretty tired of hearing about your over-hyped ass.  Call me when you play in two or more games in a row, then maybe I’ll pay attention again.
  • Jesy:  This sounds terrible but have to say it… When George and I were driving to the hospital on Tuesday he saw a man running in very short running shorts and all that you could see was his “you know what” flopping around.  Yep, that is my flop of the week!  It was gross and very much like the moment in Juno (think about it!)  (Well played Dear.)
  • Andy: Me.  I don’t feel very good about my half-assed analysis this week and I don’t think I was very funny either.  It won’t happen again.

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NFL Pickems Week 9

Posted by George Herron on November 7, 2010

That's the "I just lost all my negotiating power for a new contract because my super shitty team is exposing me as a fraud" face.

What an amazing week last week.  In case no one noticed, I went an astounding 4-4 in my picks.  The weather might be getting colder, but it looks like I’m just warming up.  My jokes, however, seem to be getting worse.  So speaking of jokes, how ’bout those Bengals huh?  Remember just last year when Carson Palmer said this was the best locker room he had ever been in?  How’s it feel now?  Amazing what a difference a year makes, right?  I can’t remember, who it was that said Marvin Lewis was an over-rated coach?  Oh yeah it was me.  Basically the same team, sprinkle in some rookies and a generous side of diva receiver, but basically the same team.  And here they sit, 2-6 (future prognostication).  Could really use some of that there coaching Marvin.

There was some good news though, Drew Brees shut up Shitsburgh’s defense for a week.  What an absolute delight to not to have to hear some sort of comparison to the Steelers defenses of the 70′s this week.  Browns fans must have mixed emotions this week.  I’m sure everyone in Cleveland has a heavy dose of McCoy fever up there, but have to be concerned that the first time they will get to see him in live action is against a very good Patriots team.  Cleveland is pretty used to heartbreak, so no doubt most are expecting the worst.  Ray Lewis is still pretty good and Ray Rice has been pretty disappointing in the fantasy touchdown department for my team this year.  Yeah, that’s all the face time the Ravens are getting this week.

Let’s get to some picks.

Miami vs Baltimore:

  • George:  Baltimore.  I know Miami doesn’t lose on the road, but the Ravens have had an extra week to prepare for this game.  Ray Lewis with extra time, are you kidding me?  Oh yeah, there is that matter of Miami almost actually losing to the Bengals, that is not the sign of a winning football team.  Close game, but Baltimore extra week give them the edge.
  • Jesy: Miami beat the Bengals but at this point, who isn’t beating the Bengals.  I think Baltimore will win this one, I know I know they lost to the Bengals who were beat by Miami but that game was a fluke for Who Dey Nation.  We were being teased that Sunday thinking that we were going to have a better season but obviously not.  Again, I pick Baltimore.
  • Andy:  There is no way the Ravens should lose this game, but after seeing them have to eek out a win against Buffalo, I’m not placing any wagers on this one.  Miami is a decent running team and a decent defensive team.  This will probably be closer than it should be, but the Ravens will probably pull this one out after the Dolphins tease me…at least I don’t have to live in that city anymore and have to listen to all those rabid bandwagon fans.

New England vs Cleveland:

  • George:  New England.  Bill is going to make it his personal mission to embarrass Mangini in front of Holmgren.  He knows that Holmgren still isn’t 100% on Mangini and he would do anything to make him look worse, because Belicheat is that kind of guy.  Plus let’s face it Cleveland has a curse.  It’s no secret, perhaps Andy could go into more details, but I feel a Colt McCoy, nasty injury coming on.
  • Jesy: Wow, sorry Cleveland but you don’t have a shot.  I guess the Brownies have done pretty good this year but still we are talking about New England.  I’m picking New England and I’m thinking it will be a 14 point lead.  Yea, that’s right I went ahead and took a shot at points!

Well that's a bit harsh isn't it?

  • Andy:  The Browns are off of a bye week and at home after a win against the defending Super Bowl champs.  All would seem to indicate a positive tone and general good feeling going into this game…Howevahhh.  It is the Patriots coming to town with one of the best QBs in the league and the best coach in the league and the former mentor of my coach, who has a long way to go to be anyone’s mentor.  Pile on that our rookie QB, McCoy, has looked good but now will have seen the Steelers, Saints, and Patriots in his first 3 starts.  At least Massaqoui and Cribbs will be back and Hillis should be healthy.  I think this will be close for about a half, but Brady will pick apart our still-shreddable secondary.  Patriots win.

Shitsburgh vs Cincinnati:

  • George : Shitsburgh.  I just don’t feel like talking about it.  If Hines Ward leaves the game injured, it was a victory.
  • Jesy: I have NEVER picked Shitsburgh and I swore I wouldn’t pick them so why start now.  OH that’s right because they are playing the Bengals and there is no chance in hell the Bengals will come out of this with a “W.”  I still can’t give in to the terrible towel and their cheating, low-life players…I’m looking at you Big Dumb and Hines Ward and don’t get me started on “Palaumalo” (have no clue how to spell that guy’s name) fro-perm!  I’m picking you, Cincinnati Bengals, please don’t let me down too bad!
  • Andy:  I don’t know what the hell to expect out of the Bengals anymore.  I’ve picked them over their last 3 games, which have all been losses I believe.  No more.  I’m going the easy route here and picking the Steelers.  Palmer looks like he’s tired of all the negative attention and circus atmosphere.  I think he’s checked out and will throw a few picks.  The Big Rapist will pull down the Bengals pants and feed his addiction…OK that was a horrible analogy.  (But I love it!  Two thumbs up; one for putridness and one for hilarity.)

Lock of the Week:

  • George:  Michael Vick talk will dominate all the pre-game shows.  Thought it was bad before when he was playing well?  It’s going to be worse now.  He’s back and cleared to play, but wait, Kevin Kolb played pretty well when Vick was out with the ribs.  Uh-ohhhh, when was the last time Andy Reid had to deal with a QB controversy?  Ever?  Top that story line off with the fact that this is a pretty big game because it’s against the Colts who have a M.A.S.H. unit for a team and are just struggling to scrape enough people to play let alone win anymore.  Yep, prepare for Michael Vick overload.
  • Jesy: George said that he knew what I was going to put as my Lock of the Week so let’s see if he was right.  We are at 32 hours until we get to find out Baby Herron’s sex!!!!  That is my LOCK of the week – finding out the sex!!  George, were you right?
  • Andy:  Oakland will look impressive and score more than 40 points again.  That’s right I said Oakland.  I don’t know what new kind of steroids they are taking but they’ve been on fire and scoring at will.  It’s weird, but I’m kinda rooting for them.

This is how Andy views my eventual death.

Flop of the Week:

  • George:  The Monday Night Game.  What looked like a year ago to be a great Monday night game will now just be something to flip to 5 minutes after the games starts.  What will I get sick of first; Andre Smith getting abused by anyone they line up against him or Hines Ward’s shit eating grin?  That’s the toughest call I have had to make all week.
  • Jesy: This is a no-brainer.  The flop of the week will most likely be the Bengals vs Steelers game.  What makes this worse is that we are going to lose to the terrible towel on our own field, SUCK!!!
  • Andy:  Dallas will continue flopping and Jerry Jones will break his promise and fire Wade Phillips before the season is over.  I will expel a hearty belly laugh as I smoke my pipe with cherry tobacco and curl my handlebar mustache…wait, what?  George will celebrate by eating some raw piece of meat but miraculously will not get sick from some bacteria.  Instead he will absorb the strength of the animal he’s devoured…OK, now I need a beer.

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