Just For Fun: Thoughts on the end of the NFL Regular Season
1) How any thinking fan can NOT read Peter King's Monday Morning Quarterback is beyond me. He is the workhorse of the NFL's scribes and Monday's would not be the same without his column.
2) The Cowboys have to fire Wade Phillips and cut TO -- Jerry Jones apparently gave Phillips a "sort of" vote of confidence following yesterday's blowout loss to Philly. But seriously, how can anyone think that Wade comes back after his team quit in the biggest game of the year? They simply have to fire the man. And cutting TO is the best thing for all. When a player's need for stroking outweighs his production, it's time to cut anchor. Roy Williams is very talented but not a second receiver. His ego needs to be number one, and he is good enough to be the main man on a Super Bowl team.
3) MVP? -- My pick is the same as Peter King's; Peyton Manning. Winning their last eight games to became the favorites to get out of the tough AFC, Manning has added to his legacy this year, though he played somewhat under the radar due to a poor start. Finishing 12-4, how can you vote against him?
4) ROYs? -- Offensively, it's Matt Ryan of Atlanta, and it's not close. He may be second in the MVP race to Peyton. Possibly the best rookie season by a QB ever. Big Ben won more for Pittsburgh several years back in his first season, but Ryan has better numbers. Defensively, it's our very own Jerrod Mayo, linebacker for the Patriots. Though not very big, he has great burst and balance and is an athletic genius, knowing how and when to apply his hits. Certainly provides NE with a stalwart up the middle for the foreseeable future. Just don't play in any flag football games, Mayo, as Robert Edwards will remind you.
5) Brett Favre certainly stunk it up yesterday, didn't he, New Englanders? -- The man was dreaful over the last two months for the Jets. I don't think NY needs a new coach, I think they need a new quarterback. Letting Favre retire or move on is the sane move. The Jets today fired Mangini. Bad move, methinks.
6) The Lions are now on the clock, and they will almost certainly take a QB, especially after seeing the success that rookie Ryan brought to Atlanta. But Ryan had the help of free agent RB Michael Turner. Honestly though, Detroit, with its own picks plus the haul from Dallas in the Roy Williams heist, has a chance to get a lot of talent in one offseason. With new management and coaching staff, the Lions, like just about any team in the hyper-competitive NFL, can be good in a hurry (See Miami this year as an example). The key is hiring a GM who is competent, and keeping the owners out of the picture.
7) And now, the official 'Pent Playoff Picks 08: (Do you have a favorite?)
First Round:
Indy over the Bolts -- Indy the hottest team in the NFL against what might be the second hottest team. Could be a great game.
Miami over the Ravens -- Flacco versus Pennington. Go with the veteran over the rookie.
Falcons over the fading Cardinals -- Even though a rookie, Ryan and his bud Turner plenty to beat the worst playoff team.
Vickings over Philly -- Eagles not tested by Dallas, get cocky. Peterson is the best back in the league and should carry Vikes.
Second Round:
Tennessee at home over the Colts -- Could very well be a mini-Super Bowl between the two best teams in football.
Pittsburgh at home over Miami -- Big Ben has a week to clear the cobwebs, and that D is so nasty. Could be shutout.
Carolina at home over Vikes --Not crazy about either team.
G'ints at home over Atlanta -- Easy one to pick. But they still miss Plax deep threat
Conference Championship Games:
Tennessee at home over Pitt -- Could go either way. Tennessee had such a great run. Pick only due to home field advantage.
G'ints on road over Carolina -- Experience wins out.
Super Bowl XLIII:
Tennessee beats G'ints -- Great story for Kerry Collins, who may just retire at the top.
2) The Cowboys have to fire Wade Phillips and cut TO -- Jerry Jones apparently gave Phillips a "sort of" vote of confidence following yesterday's blowout loss to Philly. But seriously, how can anyone think that Wade comes back after his team quit in the biggest game of the year? They simply have to fire the man. And cutting TO is the best thing for all. When a player's need for stroking outweighs his production, it's time to cut anchor. Roy Williams is very talented but not a second receiver. His ego needs to be number one, and he is good enough to be the main man on a Super Bowl team.
3) MVP? -- My pick is the same as Peter King's; Peyton Manning. Winning their last eight games to became the favorites to get out of the tough AFC, Manning has added to his legacy this year, though he played somewhat under the radar due to a poor start. Finishing 12-4, how can you vote against him?
4) ROYs? -- Offensively, it's Matt Ryan of Atlanta, and it's not close. He may be second in the MVP race to Peyton. Possibly the best rookie season by a QB ever. Big Ben won more for Pittsburgh several years back in his first season, but Ryan has better numbers. Defensively, it's our very own Jerrod Mayo, linebacker for the Patriots. Though not very big, he has great burst and balance and is an athletic genius, knowing how and when to apply his hits. Certainly provides NE with a stalwart up the middle for the foreseeable future. Just don't play in any flag football games, Mayo, as Robert Edwards will remind you.
5) Brett Favre certainly stunk it up yesterday, didn't he, New Englanders? -- The man was dreaful over the last two months for the Jets. I don't think NY needs a new coach, I think they need a new quarterback. Letting Favre retire or move on is the sane move. The Jets today fired Mangini. Bad move, methinks.
6) The Lions are now on the clock, and they will almost certainly take a QB, especially after seeing the success that rookie Ryan brought to Atlanta. But Ryan had the help of free agent RB Michael Turner. Honestly though, Detroit, with its own picks plus the haul from Dallas in the Roy Williams heist, has a chance to get a lot of talent in one offseason. With new management and coaching staff, the Lions, like just about any team in the hyper-competitive NFL, can be good in a hurry (See Miami this year as an example). The key is hiring a GM who is competent, and keeping the owners out of the picture.
7) And now, the official 'Pent Playoff Picks 08: (Do you have a favorite?)
First Round:
Indy over the Bolts -- Indy the hottest team in the NFL against what might be the second hottest team. Could be a great game.
Miami over the Ravens -- Flacco versus Pennington. Go with the veteran over the rookie.
Falcons over the fading Cardinals -- Even though a rookie, Ryan and his bud Turner plenty to beat the worst playoff team.
Vickings over Philly -- Eagles not tested by Dallas, get cocky. Peterson is the best back in the league and should carry Vikes.
Second Round:
Tennessee at home over the Colts -- Could very well be a mini-Super Bowl between the two best teams in football.
Pittsburgh at home over Miami -- Big Ben has a week to clear the cobwebs, and that D is so nasty. Could be shutout.
Carolina at home over Vikes --Not crazy about either team.
G'ints at home over Atlanta -- Easy one to pick. But they still miss Plax deep threat
Conference Championship Games:
Tennessee at home over Pitt -- Could go either way. Tennessee had such a great run. Pick only due to home field advantage.
G'ints on road over Carolina -- Experience wins out.
Super Bowl XLIII:
Tennessee beats G'ints -- Great story for Kerry Collins, who may just retire at the top.
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