Alright Lakesiders, we did the AFC North now it's the NFC North's turn.
Chicago Bears
Good Move: Trading for Jay Cutler- He's a selfish, egotistical, whining dope. He's also a bonafied Superstar that can be mentioned in the same breath (statistically) as Brady, Brees, or Manning (either of them). I know what you're thinking they gave up too much for him right? Think about this, Chicago hasn't had a QB that was a household name since Jim McMahon. Lovie Smith is a lot of things, stupid just ain't one of them. He knew there was no way he could keep his job after this season with the QB's he had and needed a guy that was NFL proven so as not to seem like he was starting over again. This wasn't a good move for the Bears it was there only one.
Bad Move: Who is Cutler going to throw to?- It seems Chicago forgot 1 key ingredient in this master plan. They have NO recievers! Go ahead name their starters at wideout. And I'll spot you KR Devin Hester.
Detroit Lions
Good Move: Cleaning house- I'm gonna keep this one short, Matt Millen had to go... in 2004!!!
Bad Move: Kevin Smith- This kid had a pretty good season, a shade under 1,000 yards and 8 TD's, not bad for a rook. But he just had to open his mouth and promise the playoffs to a city that has watched this team flat out suck the past few decades not to mention make a mess of a carreer for a guy who could have easily been statistically the best RB of all time. Nothing wrong with confidence and swagger as long as you've done something to merit it. You'll excuse me but a flashy rookie season on the worst team in the NFL ain't gonna cut it, so here's a tip SHUT UP!
Green Bay Packers
Good Move: Solid Draft- Not as good as I thought it should be, they could've done better on a couple of the late picks they had. But I had the pleasure of catching some of Raji's and Matthews' games in college, and let me be clear they are as good as advertised.
Bad Move: Cleaning house on defense- I know they played terrible on that side of the ball last year, but I think in this case the Pack would've done better to stick with the devil you know. Now with the new changes on the defensive side along with a new special teams coordinator after the departure of long-time journeyman coach Mike Stock, I think Green Bay is gonna have some growing pains this upcoming season.
Minnesota Vikings
Good Move: Trying to acquire Brett Farve- Let's be real here, Tarvaris Jackson is clock manager nothing more. And half the time he can't even get that right. I know there's been some talk that he looks good this offseason, but that's all it is talk. Neither he nor Sage Rosenfels (Who I think was a stretch for the Viks giving up a 4th rounder) is talented enough to keep up with a team that if they had an above average guy under center should have legitimate superbowl aspirations. I know Farve is old but you have to admit he's still above average and the best QB you're gonna find this late in the offseason.
Bad Move: Trying to acquire Brett Farve- I wouldn't have a problem with it if the deal had gotten done by now. But it's practically June and here we are with this is he or isn't he crap that #4 has been pulling since Aaron Rodgers got drafted. If Minnesota doesn't get Farve and has to start Jackson you have to believe his ego will be crushed and all of this extra hoopla with the media that the team definitely didn't need was for naught. Most of all you have to wonder how much faith is Jackson's teammates gonna have in him after the brass did everything they could to find a replacement.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
ROUND 3 (NO HOLDS BARRED)
There's only 2 to talk about so let's get straight to it.
Lakers Vs Nuggets- The Lakers were looking pretty bad against Houston. I mean as good as I thought the Rockets were, theres no way you can tell me anyone thought that one would go 7. The Nuggets on the other side made mincemeat out of Dallas (As they should have) and found themselves with a little time off waiting for LA. The Nuggets have the best starting five of any team left in the playoffs. Next to Kobe Carmelo is the best pure scorer in the league right now and Chauncey is the basketball equivalent to Bobby Fisher on the floor. As much as I like Denver, Kobe is pissed off because the guy that brought him to LA (Jerry West) said LeBron is better than he is. So the way Bryant sees it there's only one way to prove him and any other naysayer wrong, THE FINALS. Lakers in 6.
The Cleveland Cavaliers Vs Magic- I was so sure this series would be a sweep for LBJ and Co. that out of a choice of games 3, 4, or 5 to actually watch at Amway I without hesitation chose 4. Now instead I have to watch the Cavs go up 3-1. Cleveland had to knock some rust off after such a long break and needed to get a loss out of their system. With that done now Coach Brown can figure out how to get some defensive help for Z in the paint against Howard and some of the King's men can earn their paychecks (for a change) and start knocking down some shots. I think the Magic have one more win in them so I'll give this one to Cleveland in 6. (As a sidenote I am becoming a fan of Mickael Pietrus. This guy is a sparkplug off the bench)
Lakers Vs Nuggets- The Lakers were looking pretty bad against Houston. I mean as good as I thought the Rockets were, theres no way you can tell me anyone thought that one would go 7. The Nuggets on the other side made mincemeat out of Dallas (As they should have) and found themselves with a little time off waiting for LA. The Nuggets have the best starting five of any team left in the playoffs. Next to Kobe Carmelo is the best pure scorer in the league right now and Chauncey is the basketball equivalent to Bobby Fisher on the floor. As much as I like Denver, Kobe is pissed off because the guy that brought him to LA (Jerry West) said LeBron is better than he is. So the way Bryant sees it there's only one way to prove him and any other naysayer wrong, THE FINALS. Lakers in 6.
The Cleveland Cavaliers Vs Magic- I was so sure this series would be a sweep for LBJ and Co. that out of a choice of games 3, 4, or 5 to actually watch at Amway I without hesitation chose 4. Now instead I have to watch the Cavs go up 3-1. Cleveland had to knock some rust off after such a long break and needed to get a loss out of their system. With that done now Coach Brown can figure out how to get some defensive help for Z in the paint against Howard and some of the King's men can earn their paychecks (for a change) and start knocking down some shots. I think the Magic have one more win in them so I'll give this one to Cleveland in 6. (As a sidenote I am becoming a fan of Mickael Pietrus. This guy is a sparkplug off the bench)
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Good Move Bad Move AFC North
Afternoon Lakesiders! Were going to do a brief review of the best move and worst move of each NFL team so far during the off season by division starting with my favorite the AFC North.
Baltimore Ravens
Good Move: Resigning Ray Lewis- Let's face facts Ray Lewis is one of the best linebackers to play in the NFL, (easily in my top 5) and doesn't show any major signs of slowing up. This move keeps fannies in the seats and shows all the players in the locker room that Baltimore is the kind of ball club that rewards hardwork and dedication.
Bad Move: Not finding help for Joe Flacco- Now don't get me wrong I like the kid, and I feel in a few years he could be a true NFL talent, but right now Flacco is hardly more than a clock manager. He can make a few passes here and there sure, but if the Ravens want this kid to develop they should've gotten him more to throw to than the SSI collecting duo of Derrick Mason and LJ Smith.
Cincinnati Bengals
Good Move: Having a great draft class- The pick up of Rey Maualuga in the second round I have a feeling will be the steal of this draft in 5 years. Andre Smith was a smart pickup to protect a QB who's spent the last few seasons on IR, and I think Chase Coffman is going to be solid contributor early and often. It took Marvin Lewis long enough but I think the Bungles finally got a draft right.
Bad Move: Letting TJ Houshmandzadeh go- You have a Pro Bowl wideout who was easily the best player on offense last season and one of the few bright spots on the team, and you let him go knowing you're back up plan is Chad (I absolutely refuse to call him that ridiculous last name) Johnson who by the way has made it glaringly appearant he no longer wishes to be there. Then to replace him you get Levernus Coles (I know I spelled it wrong but his name wasn't important enough for me to look up on nfl.com, just like his play won't be important enough to get the Bengals anything more than 3rd place in the AFC North)
The Cleveland Browns
Good Move: Unloading Kellen Winslow & Keeping Brady Quinn- This one was a no-brainer for Mangini. You got one guy who is most likely a true NFL QB and gauranteed to keep fans happy, and another guy who came to the league with baggage and has made several bad decisions since being it. Now don't get me wrong I'm not saying the guy was T.O. and to his credit he's made some major strides in character since coming to Cleveland, but the fact is with the laundry list of injuries; the public feud with the bosses, and the eventual contract demands it was definitely in the Dawgs best interests to get rid of this guy for whatever they could get for him inspite of his tremendous play on the field.
Bad Move: The Cleveland Jets- Now I should preface this with the fact that if you were to prick me my blood would be either brown or orange but I wasn't exactly jumping for joy when I found out Mangini was going to be the new head coach. Don't get me wrong I know he had "some" success in NY but this is Cleveland. Here with the Browns you better win and you better do it fast or it's out you go. And I pray to God I'm wrong but importing the players that got you canned at your last job to play for you at your new one doesn't seem like the best way to do that.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Good Move: Resigning James Harrison & Hines Ward- I HATE THE STEELERS!!! Whew! Sorry had to get that off my chest. Where was I? Ooh yeah this is great because it allows one of the best complete wideouts of this generation an opportunity to finish where he started and keeps the Steeler's D just as mean and nasty as it ever was.
Bad Move: Not Resigning Byron Leftwich- Big Ben is a lot of things, an iron man just isn't one of them. Pittsburgh is about a deep a team as there is in the league but to not have a proven guy to backup a QB that most likely will wind up missing some games causes me to scratch my head.
Baltimore Ravens
Good Move: Resigning Ray Lewis- Let's face facts Ray Lewis is one of the best linebackers to play in the NFL, (easily in my top 5) and doesn't show any major signs of slowing up. This move keeps fannies in the seats and shows all the players in the locker room that Baltimore is the kind of ball club that rewards hardwork and dedication.
Bad Move: Not finding help for Joe Flacco- Now don't get me wrong I like the kid, and I feel in a few years he could be a true NFL talent, but right now Flacco is hardly more than a clock manager. He can make a few passes here and there sure, but if the Ravens want this kid to develop they should've gotten him more to throw to than the SSI collecting duo of Derrick Mason and LJ Smith.
Cincinnati Bengals
Good Move: Having a great draft class- The pick up of Rey Maualuga in the second round I have a feeling will be the steal of this draft in 5 years. Andre Smith was a smart pickup to protect a QB who's spent the last few seasons on IR, and I think Chase Coffman is going to be solid contributor early and often. It took Marvin Lewis long enough but I think the Bungles finally got a draft right.
Bad Move: Letting TJ Houshmandzadeh go- You have a Pro Bowl wideout who was easily the best player on offense last season and one of the few bright spots on the team, and you let him go knowing you're back up plan is Chad (I absolutely refuse to call him that ridiculous last name) Johnson who by the way has made it glaringly appearant he no longer wishes to be there. Then to replace him you get Levernus Coles (I know I spelled it wrong but his name wasn't important enough for me to look up on nfl.com, just like his play won't be important enough to get the Bengals anything more than 3rd place in the AFC North)
The Cleveland Browns
Good Move: Unloading Kellen Winslow & Keeping Brady Quinn- This one was a no-brainer for Mangini. You got one guy who is most likely a true NFL QB and gauranteed to keep fans happy, and another guy who came to the league with baggage and has made several bad decisions since being it. Now don't get me wrong I'm not saying the guy was T.O. and to his credit he's made some major strides in character since coming to Cleveland, but the fact is with the laundry list of injuries; the public feud with the bosses, and the eventual contract demands it was definitely in the Dawgs best interests to get rid of this guy for whatever they could get for him inspite of his tremendous play on the field.
Bad Move: The Cleveland Jets- Now I should preface this with the fact that if you were to prick me my blood would be either brown or orange but I wasn't exactly jumping for joy when I found out Mangini was going to be the new head coach. Don't get me wrong I know he had "some" success in NY but this is Cleveland. Here with the Browns you better win and you better do it fast or it's out you go. And I pray to God I'm wrong but importing the players that got you canned at your last job to play for you at your new one doesn't seem like the best way to do that.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Good Move: Resigning James Harrison & Hines Ward- I HATE THE STEELERS!!! Whew! Sorry had to get that off my chest. Where was I? Ooh yeah this is great because it allows one of the best complete wideouts of this generation an opportunity to finish where he started and keeps the Steeler's D just as mean and nasty as it ever was.
Bad Move: Not Resigning Byron Leftwich- Big Ben is a lot of things, an iron man just isn't one of them. Pittsburgh is about a deep a team as there is in the league but to not have a proven guy to backup a QB that most likely will wind up missing some games causes me to scratch my head.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Manny just being Manny...
Manny Ramirez is quite frankly next to A-Rod the most dissapointing self-serving egotistical fool in the majors. Forget his play on the diamond (which let's face it is easily one of the best of his time), he's selfish and just a plain idiot off of it. I'm just going to take you on a quick walk down memory lane to prove my point.
1. Numbnuts became such a distraction with his antics that the Sawx yes the Boston "we will pay top dollar and put up with ANYTHING as long as you help us beat the Yankees" Red Sox had to get rid of him for not even close to what he was worth. I'm sorry but when you get booted out of Boston and it's not for production, something has gone horribly wrong.
2. This moron gets a deal for $45 mil for 2 years from the Dodgers and rejects it, gets another for $25 mil for 1 year rejects that, and then goes back to try to get the $45 mil he just said no to. I've seen Bret Favre make more solid decisions
3. After signing this blockbuster deal for someone his age, Nimrod decides to tell the LA press he'd love to comeback and play for Cleveland and finish where "I" started. To top that off he calls out other former Indians now on other teams to do the same. Now anybody who knows me knows I love my Cleveland teams and I have a special place in heart for the Indians and the Jake aka Jacobs Field, but if the Tribe so much as pick up the phone when Manny's agent calls I will hop on the first plane to CLE and burn it down!
4. Were not even a quarter of the way through the season and this dope gets caught doing dope. And his excuse? Oh the doctor gave it to me ... he thought it was safe... I didn't know. Are you f@#%ing kidding me?
The Dodgers have been the best story so far this year next to the Royals and looked like the early top contender for the pennant. Now they have this "me me me" roids reject's foolishness to contend with. But for what it's worth I'm not even upset with Mr. Ramirez. He let everyone know a long time ago who and what he cares about with his famous or rather infamous statement he kept peddling everytime somebody stuck a mic in his face after he did something asinine, "It's just Manny being Manny"
1. Numbnuts became such a distraction with his antics that the Sawx yes the Boston "we will pay top dollar and put up with ANYTHING as long as you help us beat the Yankees" Red Sox had to get rid of him for not even close to what he was worth. I'm sorry but when you get booted out of Boston and it's not for production, something has gone horribly wrong.
2. This moron gets a deal for $45 mil for 2 years from the Dodgers and rejects it, gets another for $25 mil for 1 year rejects that, and then goes back to try to get the $45 mil he just said no to. I've seen Bret Favre make more solid decisions
3. After signing this blockbuster deal for someone his age, Nimrod decides to tell the LA press he'd love to comeback and play for Cleveland and finish where "I" started. To top that off he calls out other former Indians now on other teams to do the same. Now anybody who knows me knows I love my Cleveland teams and I have a special place in heart for the Indians and the Jake aka Jacobs Field, but if the Tribe so much as pick up the phone when Manny's agent calls I will hop on the first plane to CLE and burn it down!
4. Were not even a quarter of the way through the season and this dope gets caught doing dope. And his excuse? Oh the doctor gave it to me ... he thought it was safe... I didn't know. Are you f@#%ing kidding me?
The Dodgers have been the best story so far this year next to the Royals and looked like the early top contender for the pennant. Now they have this "me me me" roids reject's foolishness to contend with. But for what it's worth I'm not even upset with Mr. Ramirez. He let everyone know a long time ago who and what he cares about with his famous or rather infamous statement he kept peddling everytime somebody stuck a mic in his face after he did something asinine, "It's just Manny being Manny"
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
2nd Rounds On Me
WOW! Where do I start? First lets take a look at the match ups we got going into the second round.
LAL vs HOU- Forget what everybody has been telling you about Denver being the second best team in the west, Houston has proved they are a force to be reckoned with or without T-Mac. They've made it past the first round and as seen in game one the Rockets mean "bitness". That being said the Lakers win in 6. Kobe, Odom, and Gasol just have too much firepower.
DEN vs DAL- Lets face facts the Mavs just don't have enough to challenge the Nuggets led by easily the best steal in the league this year Chauncey Billups, Denver in 5.
ORL vs BOS- Boston is old, tired, and undermanned against the best center in the game right now Dwight Howard. Rashard Lewis is a nightmare matchup against anyone not injured on the Celts and if JJ Reddick keeps shooting lights out with those 3-balls, this series will be over quicker than it started. I love Orlando in this one but my gut is telling me Paul Pierce and the guy who I'm convinced is the devil if you give him the ball with no time left at the 3 point line Ray Allen is just too much for the Magic. Celts in a game 7 nail biter.
CLE vs ATL-I got 3 letters for you... M-V-P. Cavs easily in 4
Well there you have it. Place your bets and if you win 3rd rounds on you!
LAL vs HOU- Forget what everybody has been telling you about Denver being the second best team in the west, Houston has proved they are a force to be reckoned with or without T-Mac. They've made it past the first round and as seen in game one the Rockets mean "bitness". That being said the Lakers win in 6. Kobe, Odom, and Gasol just have too much firepower.
DEN vs DAL- Lets face facts the Mavs just don't have enough to challenge the Nuggets led by easily the best steal in the league this year Chauncey Billups, Denver in 5.
ORL vs BOS- Boston is old, tired, and undermanned against the best center in the game right now Dwight Howard. Rashard Lewis is a nightmare matchup against anyone not injured on the Celts and if JJ Reddick keeps shooting lights out with those 3-balls, this series will be over quicker than it started. I love Orlando in this one but my gut is telling me Paul Pierce and the guy who I'm convinced is the devil if you give him the ball with no time left at the 3 point line Ray Allen is just too much for the Magic. Celts in a game 7 nail biter.
CLE vs ATL-I got 3 letters for you... M-V-P. Cavs easily in 4
Well there you have it. Place your bets and if you win 3rd rounds on you!
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