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Manning is hurt??For me:- CIN and STL appear even worse than I expected, and that's saying something. The STL OL looks even worse than last year (I did not think that was possible) and if Linehan survives the year, ownership should be smacked upside the head.- DET D will be the worst in the league- Chris Johnson may be the real deal (not just a "change of pace breakaway threat") and not just be getting most of the carries, but storm the league and be a fav for ROY far quicker than I expected.- Campbell and Young still suck. Shocking
While I'm reticent to get too worked up over such a beatdown, a large part of that, for one week at least, is simple to explain: Sean Mahan is on the Bucs roster now instead of starting at C for the Steelers.Mahan certainly had a trickle down effect, especially in pass protection, on that entire interior offensive line. The fact that Hartwig isn't instantly being shoved backwards 4 steps in long yardage situations should go a long way to at least helping remedy the poor pass protection the Steelers had a year ago. Does anyone want to imagine Mahan vs. Okoye? UGH-LEE.I still have concerns about the right side of their OL protecting for the pass, but at least it appears it isn't compounded further by having a turnstile at C.
No doubt Hartwig was a huge add, but I think Faneca was still upset about Wiz not getting the HC job and not getting a new contract that he brought the line morale down a good bit.
I watched the game and came away thinking the same thing. They have a top special teams unit too.
Rivers is sorta "Neil O'Donnell v.3.0" to me. Updated for Vista, certainly, but still basically just a "care-taker" type. His team wins games, but he's sort of just along for the ride most weeks.
I don't disagree with the bolded part. I also think he was cheesed that their FO didn't just bend over and pay him too. I'll also allow that, in part, his play went south a smidge likely for having to be aware of Mahan's guy as well as his own. Faneca has certainly regressed, especially in pass pro., the last couple years, but he probably did an awfully lot of chipping on Mahan's guy in 2007 along with dealing with his own man. Simmons sure isn't good enough to have been asked to do it.
Agree with every single one of these, particularly re: McMichael, P. Thomas, A. Bryant, and JTO.I'll add:--DeAngelo looks very much like he could be a workhouse RB in the NFL--That Rosario guy looks legit. I'm regretting only picking him up in a couple of leagues--Dare I say LT didn't look like LT?--While not a horrible game stat-wise, Warner ticked off a lot of owners this week
The Pats may squeak out 10 wins, but I doubt it. They barely beat Kansas City at home. KC is one of the worst 3 or 4 teams in the League this year - without a doubt. In my opinion the Pats slipped a notch or two even with a healthy Brady. Without Brady - they are average to slightly above.You couldn't be more wrong about Sammy Morris. His missed block was the play that did in Brady today. Belichek was being way too cute rotating the RB's today. He should be riding Maroney more.
That's a disturbing visual.
In all seriousness, I'm sure Belly-chick would love to ride Maroney more....but he can't because he's sort of a potato chip.
I thought Faulk was in the backfield when Brady went down. That's what Merril Hodge was saying at least. I could be wrong.Either way, Morris was on the field a lot even after that play and looked good. I like Maroney, but between the 2 of them, I'll take the guy who is more likely to be in at the GL and can be acquired much more easily.
Baltimore will be trouble IMO.
Baltimore will be .500
Why is Ginn a buy low? Did he show anything today? I mean, Pennington had 250+ yards and Ginn got squat.
I didn't see any of that game, but I was ready to simply waive Crumpler after that performance. What makes you think there is something to be hopeful for?
I'm not willing to crown anyone division champs after one week, but if the Ravens need to rely on 40 yard rushing TDs out of WRs and Joe Flacco every game, they're probably not much of a threat.
I am skeptical if the shoulder is a big issue. Plus, we didn't learn that from this week, since he was suspended. However, I do think he will be a top WR this season, just don't know how much these two weeks will hurt him.
If Baltimore is 500, then that means they will be trouble IMO.
He didn't even dress today.
stuns SD?!
were you on the bandwagon that took Carolina(+9.5) getting the pts? they made out like bandits!
hate to say it, but Kerry Collins >> VY..Kordell Stewart v2.0 lives on in Tenn..
After 1 game, it looks like Kemo is an upgrade at LG in addition to Mahan's departure.
You insulted Kordell Stewart. That is how bad Young is. He won't be in the league in 3 years at least starting. He's embarrassingly awful.
Great TD reception by Bush, but when his foot hit the sideline the ball was still at the one. Should have been reviewed.
I think Vince is a hell of an athlete, but he doesn't seem to have the tools at this point. Maybe I'm being a bit harsh given it was early in the season, but the sample size seems to be big enough by now. I think if the Titans do well in his absence it could make things very interesting in Tenn.
Or in an ironic twist....Jets vs. Packers.With Brady getting hurt, and the Chargers, Jaguars and Colts not looking special, the Bills are going to the Superbowl!!!!
Man, Schaub looked like David Carr today. Complete with throwing into double coverage repeatedly. Sacks galore. Throwing the ball right to the defense and the classic Carr pose after an INT: place both hands on helmet and give the appearance of 'what have I done'. Sage will replace him at some point this year.
