Monday, September 17, 2007
Hey Norv, you f*&*ing suck!
Last night, the New England Patriots throttled the San Diego Chargers, 38-14. It was one of the worst displays of coaching we've ever seen. The Chargers were beaten from the time the clock started? Why? Their coach is Norv Turner. The Patriots came out in a spread offense. The Chargers stayed in their base defense. The result? Tom Brady completes six out of seven passes and the Pats move down the field at will. Didn't see that coming.
Randy Moss? We know how to defend him. Give him a large cushion and no safety spy. That way he can work the underneath routes at will and when he does decide he'll go deep the over the top help will be late. Brilliant. Honestly, we didn't think the Chargers were going to win last night's game. But they had the talent to make it close. Very close. What happened was a shameful display of coaching. And why didn't they bring in Michael Turner earlier? It was obvious LT was having no success running between the tackles. Why not give them several doses of Turner steamroll, then a quick shot of Tomlinson corner speed? That makes too much sense, we suppose.
Of course, none of the "experts" are mentioning any of this. The Pats simply just must be unstoppable.
Len P says: "Don't make the Pats angry, they'll f*&k you in the ass!"
Peter King says: "Just let me take off my Brady jersey, I'll be right with you."
Michael Silver says: "Let's do a shot of Patron for Bill Belichick, he's a faultless genius."
There's more stuff out there if you feel like seeking it out and reading it, but we don't recommend it. The Week in Review still to come.
Bob Sanders will destroy all comers...
Lots to like - and lots to dislike - about the Colts peformance yesterday against the formerly lowly Tennessee Titans. It was definitely not a textbook display on either side of the ball, but the point is the Colts held on and won. Last year, we're not sure the Colts pull that game out. For those with short memories, that's the Colts first road win against and AFC South opponent since the 2005 season. Yeah, yesterday's win was big. Here are 10 things we took from it:
1.)Bob Sanders just may win Defensive Player of the Year.
- Surely, Jeff Fischer knew the Colts were going to employ Sanders as a fourth linebacker to stop a solid Titans ground game - especially after they rang up 280+ yards on a normally stingy Jacksonville run "D". If he did, he was powerless to stop Sanders. 11 tackles, three QB pressures and - get this - 2.5 sacks. No one will ever replace Peyton as our favorite Colt, but Sanders gains on him every game he suits up for.
2.)The Colts red zone offense shat the bed.
- Six trips DEEP into Titans territory, and the Colts only turned it into 22 points. They were several opportunities for the Colts offense to break this game open - and they never took advantage. We'll chock it up to early-season kinks, but we're not happy.
3.)The Colts NEED Rob Morris and Freddy Keiaho.
- Playing without two starting linebackers is never easy, but when you're playing on the road against a team known for running it, running it and running it, you're setting yourself up for a fall. But the Colts defense - namely Sanders - made up for the two weak links (Hagler and Boiman)who had trouble all game following the flow of the Titans delayed draw. We support Dungy for holding them out; don't call us unsympathetic for wanting them back in uniform by week four.
4.)Kelvin Hayden can't fall for double moves like that.
- He must see those every day in practice. He has to. Marvin Harrison is the king of the double move. He'll be seeing a lot more of those as the season progresses, and they'll be run by receivers who we've actually heard of.
5.)Joseph Addai's vision continues to improve.
- He barely average four yards per carry, but Addai turned several - 5, 6, maybe more - runs that could have gone for no gain into two-and-three yard lunges. Lost in the scope of the game, maybe, is how exemplary a cutback runner Addai has become.
6.)Our special teams are putrid - again.
- One blocked extra point, one missed chipped shot FG and one momentum-killing long kickoff return. The sad thing is, with these guys, that's a C+ week. Must. See. Improvement.
7.)Lendale White is still fat.
- He got his 60 yards or whatever it was, but he was gassed at the end. Don't bet on him being a second-half horse as the season rolls on.
8.)The Colts won a divisional road game.
- Don't overlook the importance of this. A so-so effort against a good team in a hostile environment resulted in a win. That's gratifying.
9.)Tony Ugoh isn't there yet as a pass blocker.
- Manning was hit more often - and harder - in this game than any we can remember since the Baltimore playoff game. Ugoh is a terrific run blocker, but very average when dealing with a straight-ahead bull rush. Kyle Van-"Don't feel like spelling it out" handed Ugoh his lunch several times Sunday. That can't happen.
10.)Sometimes, it's better to be lucky than good.
- The Colts didn't get all the breaks (illegal contact, anyone?), but they got them when they counted (dropped passes, mental miscues). That helps. It's not reliable, but we'll take it.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Sometimes, life just gives you a moment
And for Colts fans, this a good one. After listening to all the Patriots offseason hyperbole, the trumpeting of their defeat of the Jets and the "Tom Brady as God" Sports Illustrated cover, karma has smiled on the Colts. We take no joy in the misery of other teams, especially considering the Patriots have been the cause of so much of our misery, but we're going to enjoy this. Today, the Patriots took it on the chin. Sunday night - we can only hope - will bring more of the same.
Now everyone out there, try not to laugh too much. Remember: pride comes before the fall.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Are the Patriots really cheaters?
All signs point to yes, but we just know this is going to devolved into Pats fans vs. Colts fans bitchfest soon rather than later. We hate that. We think the Pats should have to forfeit a couple draft picks, but anything other than that seems a bit steep for something that probably didn't help them out THAT much. Now, if the radio tapping aspect of this story is true, that's another matter entirely. But we're withholding our judgement until all the details surface, which should be in the next 48 hours. It'd be a shame if this casts a shadow over this season's Colts-Pats matchup, though. We want to beat them fair and square once again, proving which team is the NFL's best.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
You have to be kidding us, Jack...
Jack Del Rio, king of the wood chopping and trying to eek out one more season at the helm of the Jaguars, is in dire straits. So dire, that he thinks this asshat - famous for "liquored up" interviews and shanked kicks - can cure what ails a franchise that can't even sell out its home games. One word Jack: NO.
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