It's OK, I Didn't Show Up For the Second Half Either.
The Vikings had a bye week, and it turns out nobody was arrested. It was way too cold this weekend for anyone to get naked on a boat. If there was anyone doing anything untoward, it was well bundled cuddling. There was some football played this past weekend, despite the apparent lack of tonsil hockey played in Minnesota.
Houston continues to be the champion of the first half. While their offense is nothing to write home about, they have a solid defense for two quarters, almost as though they drafted a defensive player early. Against Dallas, they were up 6-3 at the half before totally imploding. If you swap quarterbacks, Dallas is a legitimate Super Bowl threat and Houston is miserable. At least David Carr is learning to feel pressure and get the ball out before he takes a lick. With Dominick Davis on the shelf, however, it's going to be tough for the Texans to get any traction the restof the year. If Davis comes back healthy next year, it will go a long way towards helping them hold their leads in the second half, keeping the ball longer and wearing down defenses. Until then, the Vikings could score on the second half Texans.
What a wonderful game between New Orleans and Philadelphia. The big thing this demonstrated, however, is that the Saints are still geared towards a Deuce McAllister lead offense. They need the big bruiser to barrel through the line, while Reggie Bush, at this point, in any case, is best served as a scat back or a receiver. He needs to bulk up if he hopes to be as dominant in the NFL as he was at USC. As for the Eagles, I continue to be impressed by Donovan McNabb. With him at the helm, I see the Eagles doing great things again this season, something you couldn't have got me to say for fifty bucks a couple weeks ago.
The Steelers won at home against a team led by Damon Huard. You know what? The Steelers aren't going to make the playoffs! I'm just surprised Huard hasn't been whupped like this earlier. Things aren't right in Kansas City. I mean, the Chiefs have resorted to hair pulling!
Ugh, how many times do I have to say it? Jake Plummer sucks against mediocre defenses. He has too much time to think back there in the pocket. So it's no surprise that Plummer and the Broncos nosed the pee-wee team from Oakland. I have to hand it for Lamont Jordan too, who was positively apoplectic over losing a fumble in the fourth quarter. At least one person in Oakland cares. Art Shell cares about Halloween. Perhaps too much. He was a zombie again for the 6th week in a row! All joking at the Raiders' expense aside, why does every white player from Purdue need a beard? Example A. Example B.
Speaking of Kyle Orton (or at least, demonstrating his beard), the Bears played against the Cardinals last night. The good news is that Rex Grossman, the real Rex Grossman was found alive in Arizona. He threw 4 interceptions, which would have been backbreaking if he was playing against anyone but Arizona, who relinquished 3 defensive/special teams touchdowns. Just keep that in mind for the rest of the season though, everyone. The Arizona Cardinals defense held the Bears to 3 points. It was their offense that sucked on defense. The most heartwrenching part of it all for Arizona was that they blew another big first half lead. I can only imagine what would happen if they played the Texans. Would everyone go home after thirty minutes?
I'll talk to you tomorrow - Ryan
Houston continues to be the champion of the first half. While their offense is nothing to write home about, they have a solid defense for two quarters, almost as though they drafted a defensive player early. Against Dallas, they were up 6-3 at the half before totally imploding. If you swap quarterbacks, Dallas is a legitimate Super Bowl threat and Houston is miserable. At least David Carr is learning to feel pressure and get the ball out before he takes a lick. With Dominick Davis on the shelf, however, it's going to be tough for the Texans to get any traction the restof the year. If Davis comes back healthy next year, it will go a long way towards helping them hold their leads in the second half, keeping the ball longer and wearing down defenses. Until then, the Vikings could score on the second half Texans.
What a wonderful game between New Orleans and Philadelphia. The big thing this demonstrated, however, is that the Saints are still geared towards a Deuce McAllister lead offense. They need the big bruiser to barrel through the line, while Reggie Bush, at this point, in any case, is best served as a scat back or a receiver. He needs to bulk up if he hopes to be as dominant in the NFL as he was at USC. As for the Eagles, I continue to be impressed by Donovan McNabb. With him at the helm, I see the Eagles doing great things again this season, something you couldn't have got me to say for fifty bucks a couple weeks ago.
The Steelers won at home against a team led by Damon Huard. You know what? The Steelers aren't going to make the playoffs! I'm just surprised Huard hasn't been whupped like this earlier. Things aren't right in Kansas City. I mean, the Chiefs have resorted to hair pulling!
Ugh, how many times do I have to say it? Jake Plummer sucks against mediocre defenses. He has too much time to think back there in the pocket. So it's no surprise that Plummer and the Broncos nosed the pee-wee team from Oakland. I have to hand it for Lamont Jordan too, who was positively apoplectic over losing a fumble in the fourth quarter. At least one person in Oakland cares. Art Shell cares about Halloween. Perhaps too much. He was a zombie again for the 6th week in a row! All joking at the Raiders' expense aside, why does every white player from Purdue need a beard? Example A. Example B.
Speaking of Kyle Orton (or at least, demonstrating his beard), the Bears played against the Cardinals last night. The good news is that Rex Grossman, the real Rex Grossman was found alive in Arizona. He threw 4 interceptions, which would have been backbreaking if he was playing against anyone but Arizona, who relinquished 3 defensive/special teams touchdowns. Just keep that in mind for the rest of the season though, everyone. The Arizona Cardinals defense held the Bears to 3 points. It was their offense that sucked on defense. The most heartwrenching part of it all for Arizona was that they blew another big first half lead. I can only imagine what would happen if they played the Texans. Would everyone go home after thirty minutes?
I'll talk to you tomorrow - Ryan
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