I'm in need of a big week here, and I'm also looking for an excuse not to watch the NLCS. So here we go...Week 6...
Cincinnati -3 @ Kansas City
Great....The first game is the 'Obvious Pick of the Week' game. The game I should avoid at all costs. I guess the logical thing to do is go with the obvious pick. No seriously, I love this pick - Lock O' the Week. Cincy is 16-5-1 Against The Spread (ATS) in their last 22 road games and they desperately need a big win.
Houston +6.5 @ Jacksonville
Houston is very overrated and has beaten some bad teams this year. On the other hand, Jacksonville doesn't seem to score many points and does just enough to win. They should win this game but they won't cover.
Miami +4.5 @ Cleveland
I'm predicting a shootout here. I also think there will be two unlikely fantasy studs emerge from this ugly game - Jamal Lewis' backup RB Jason Wright and Miami QB Cleo Lemon. I'm actually considering starting Lemon over Carson Palmer this week. No seriously. Miami will pick up their first win and the Brady Quinn chants will reign from the sky like Cleo Lemon touchdown bombs.
Minnesota +6 @ Chicago
Tavaris Jackson...Kelly Holcomb....does it really matter? Of course it doesn't, but I don't like giving this many points. This game just has that feel of a 16-12 slugfest. Until the Bears get healthy again, I'll be taking the points, even if Tavaris Jackson is prominently involved. By the way, is it too early to say Adrian Peterson is going to be the best player to come out of the 2007 NFL draft? This guy is for real. Chicago wins a close one.
Philadelphia -3 @ NYJ
This Philly team is tough to get a read on. They hang 56 on a very bad Detroit D in week 3 then only manage 3 the next week against a decent Giants D. They were also held in check by Green Bay and Washington. So, the theme seems to be that they can only beat bad defensive teams. The Jets definitely fit that description with their 28th ranked defense. This is the sole reason I'm taking Philly here....I hate this pick. Philly by 3 TDs.
Baltimore -9.5 vs St. Louis
The Rams are more banged up than a hooker on a Saturday night. The following players are either out are will most likely miss this game: Stephen Jackson, Orlando Pace, Dante Hall, Dane Looker, Marc Bulger, Isaac Bruce, Corey Chavous. Baltimore's 4th ranked D could very easily pitch a shut-out this week. Ravens in a laugher.
Tennessee +3 @ Tampa Bay
Let me go on record as saying, I am not a Bucs believer. This team will show it's true colors this week when VY and the Titans come to town. I honestly can't believe the Bucs are favored in this game. Give me the Titans, the points, and an outright win. LET'S GO TITS....LET'S GO TITS!
Washington +3 @ Green Bay
I can't give up on my sleeper team of the year now, especially with the way they're playing defense. Look for the 4th ranked D to bottle up the Packer running game and force a few Favre turnovers. This should be a pretty close and exciting game and I like the Skins to come out on top.
Carolina +4 @ Arizona
I want nothing to do with Kurt Warner vs a fast defense. This could get ugly. I know this isn't the same Panther D we've seen in the past, but they still have the ideal pash rush to disrupt Old Man Warner. I like Carolina to win outright on the road.
New England -5.5 @ Dallas
I'm pumped for this game! It should be fun, high-scoring, and exciting! But, more importantly, it will further prove that the AFC is infinitely better than the NFC. Conferences aside, Randy Moss and Donte Stallworth are going to shread the Dallas secondary. And, since defense seems to be the theme this week, the 2nd ranked Pats D will be Tee'ing off on Romo. I like New England to pull away late and win easily.
Oakland +10 @ San Diego
The Chargers are hitting their stride and should win this game easily, but this line scares me. It's a lot of points to give up to a team that's averaging 25pts/game (more than the Chargers, incidentally). Like I said, the Chargers should win this game, but I'm still not sold on them just yet. Chargers win a close one with the Raiders threatening an upset.
Seattle -6.5 vs New Orleans
Things are going to get worse before they get better in New Orleans. I'll say it again...Reggie Bush is not an every-down back. Has anyone else noticed he only has one 100 yard rushing game in his 22 game career? Seattle will take over first in the NFC West this week and start to run away with the division. Seahawks by double digits.
NYG -3.5 @ Atlanta
Two important things to remember here.
1. The Giants are playing damn good football.
2. Joey Harrington is starting for the Falcons.
Giants win easily and I'll be asleep by halftime.
Have a great weekend everyone and Go Cubs...wait...
TPC
Friday, October 12, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
VIVA FUTBOL AMERICANO
I'm sober and I have about 15 minutes to kill. Unfortunately, this may be the last sober 15 minutes I have until Saturday. Without further ado, my weekly football picks!
KC +3 Cincinnati-Even the Chiefs can score on the Bengals D!!!
Houston +6.5 Jacksonville-Look for a close low scoring game (No way, a Jags game???) I'm not unconvinced Houston couldn't pull off the outright win here.
Cleveland -4.5 Miami-UGH...somebody has to win? Miami sucks so....yeah...Browns it is.
Chicago -6 Minnesota-How strange was it to hear Lovie Smith talking about effective QB play after the Packers game? Even with Chicago's over-rated defense, the Vikes can't score.
NY Jets +3 Philly-I'm unimpressed with either team but am going to take the home dog.
St. Louis +9.5 Baltimore-Baltimore is clearly over-rated. The Lambs suck, but can surely keep it to single digits, no?
Tennessee +3 Tampa Bay-Strangely, I'm looking forward to this game. The Bucs are not near as bad as they looked last week at Indy, but give me the points with a Titans team that is scrappy enough to play with anybody (outside of New England).
Green Bay -3 Washington-The Pack choked last week. This is a young team that will rebound with a fury against the Skins. Can the Skins score more than 14 at Lambeau? I say no.
Carolina +4 Arizona-It's official. The Cardinals have a bandwagon. Look for the train to derail before it picks up steam. Panthers win outright.
New England -5.5 Dallas-I don't care if it's in Dallas, don't bet against the Pats until further notice.
Oakland +10 San Diego-The Chargers showed what they are really made of for 1 week. With that much talent, it's about time! Unfortunately they are giving too many points in a game where both teams hate each other. Oakland may not be awful? Stay tuned.
New Orleans +6.5 Seattle-I hate this pick, but at some point the Saints are going to show signs of life. I'm gambling it's this week.
Atlanta +3.5 NY Giants-Did we not pay attention last week? Monday Night home dog AND Atlanta has nothing to lose. I can't fathom taking the Giants here. Harrington throws for over 300 and oh yeah...the G-Men still can't tackle!
KC +3 Cincinnati-Even the Chiefs can score on the Bengals D!!!
Houston +6.5 Jacksonville-Look for a close low scoring game (No way, a Jags game???) I'm not unconvinced Houston couldn't pull off the outright win here.
Cleveland -4.5 Miami-UGH...somebody has to win? Miami sucks so....yeah...Browns it is.
Chicago -6 Minnesota-How strange was it to hear Lovie Smith talking about effective QB play after the Packers game? Even with Chicago's over-rated defense, the Vikes can't score.
NY Jets +3 Philly-I'm unimpressed with either team but am going to take the home dog.
St. Louis +9.5 Baltimore-Baltimore is clearly over-rated. The Lambs suck, but can surely keep it to single digits, no?
Tennessee +3 Tampa Bay-Strangely, I'm looking forward to this game. The Bucs are not near as bad as they looked last week at Indy, but give me the points with a Titans team that is scrappy enough to play with anybody (outside of New England).
Green Bay -3 Washington-The Pack choked last week. This is a young team that will rebound with a fury against the Skins. Can the Skins score more than 14 at Lambeau? I say no.
Carolina +4 Arizona-It's official. The Cardinals have a bandwagon. Look for the train to derail before it picks up steam. Panthers win outright.
New England -5.5 Dallas-I don't care if it's in Dallas, don't bet against the Pats until further notice.
Oakland +10 San Diego-The Chargers showed what they are really made of for 1 week. With that much talent, it's about time! Unfortunately they are giving too many points in a game where both teams hate each other. Oakland may not be awful? Stay tuned.
New Orleans +6.5 Seattle-I hate this pick, but at some point the Saints are going to show signs of life. I'm gambling it's this week.
Atlanta +3.5 NY Giants-Did we not pay attention last week? Monday Night home dog AND Atlanta has nothing to lose. I can't fathom taking the Giants here. Harrington throws for over 300 and oh yeah...the G-Men still can't tackle!
Week 5 Recap
With another impressive showing, Rich is starting to pull away fast. What can I say? I'm a sucker for the favorite. But, with youthful exuberance and a fistful of painkillers I'm ready to take on the world this week. Rich, your Polish ass is grass buddy!
Week 5
Rich - 9-5
TPC - 5-9
YTD Totals
Rich - 41-29-6
TPC - 30-40-6
Week 5
Rich - 9-5
TPC - 5-9
YTD Totals
Rich - 41-29-6
TPC - 30-40-6
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Addio Baseball
Wow! For the first time in quite a few years, I was genuinely looking forward to the MLB playoffs. I follow 2 teams. Cubs and Angels. Both teams had an exceptional year and I really thought that either one, if not both, could make a World Series run. Boy was I wrong! Both my teams got swept. The Cubs got outscored 16-6; The Angels 19-4. Combined, my favorite teams went 0-6 and got outscored 35-10. That was completely not fun. I had Angels tickets to Game 3 (today), Game 4 tomorrow, and ALCS Game 1. How completely disappointing and anti-climactic. I'm sick. I'm so done with baseball. OK, maybe until next year. The point of this article isn't to whine, it's to make valid point.
My point? Back in 2004, the Boston Red Sox ended an 86 year curse and won the World Series. As a Chicago Cubs fan, I was elated to see the "other" cursed team in baseball finally break through. The way they did it, priceless. Honestly, a movie could not have scripted it any better. It was one of the few rare moments in sports when reality was better than art. Since the World Series win, the Sox have enjoyed the largest jump in bandwagon fans in sports history. When they won the Series, it was "cute." Good story, the underdog came through. Three years later, their payroll nearly matches the Yankees and the number of Sox fans has increased exponentially. Hot chicks are now Sox fans b/c it's trendy. Between the trendy Sox fans and the Angels fans from OC, I've never seen as many good looking women at a sporting event. While this is never a bad thing in some ways, in others it ruins it.
I went to Game 3 today knowing that Sox fans travel well, and even though we're on the complete opposite side of the country, there would still be a fair share of Sox fans. When I arrived, I was amazed to see the number of Sox fans representing. A regular season Cubs-Cards game, I could maybe understand the strange proportion. But for a playoff game 3000 miles away from Boston against a non-rival??? The game had a great playoff atmosphere. No score until the 4th inning when Papi and Manny went back-to-back. From that point on, the situation continued to disintegrate. "Let's go Red Sox" was loud, clear, and more annoying as the day progressed. Beer poured more heavily and fights started to randomly break out in the stands. By the time the Sox put the game away in the 8th, my impression of the Sox had done a 180. The Red Sox are no longer cute; they are a monster.
Cocky, arrogant, downright rude...and oh yeah "trendy." I'm done with the Sox. While it's impressive what they've accomplished, in my opinion, you can now group them in with the NY Yankees. Both teams have a big payroll and will be a perennial force to be reckoned with, but it's kind of hard to root for either one anymore. Maybe the Sox are still just a bit more likable, but that will change over time. For those that haven't experienced Red Sox Nation trampeling your city, beware, they are a monster. In precisely one day, I went from sympathetic towards them to sheer hatred. Indeed, they were a completely better team than the Angels this year, but they've lost my respect. Unfortunately they have reached a critical point of no return.
With that said, I long for the day when people can say the same thing about the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs, like the Red Sox, have a certain national appeal that is hard to match. In fact, the parallels between both franchises is remarkable: both cursed, both going generations between championships, both with memorable collapses, both have big rivals that they always seem to come up short against, both with historic ballparks, both with nation-wide appeal, and both with (IMO) the best and most loyal fans in the game. The difference: The Red Sox broke their curse. One day, Cubs fans will be among the most hated in the game. I can't wait. The Cubbies came a long way this year. There is a lot to build upon. In the terrible NL Central, they should be solid favorites to repeat as division champs. Although I think I've said this before....
WAIT UNTIL NEXT YEAR!
Rich Kim
Senior Cubs Apologist
PS: Go Rockies!
My point? Back in 2004, the Boston Red Sox ended an 86 year curse and won the World Series. As a Chicago Cubs fan, I was elated to see the "other" cursed team in baseball finally break through. The way they did it, priceless. Honestly, a movie could not have scripted it any better. It was one of the few rare moments in sports when reality was better than art. Since the World Series win, the Sox have enjoyed the largest jump in bandwagon fans in sports history. When they won the Series, it was "cute." Good story, the underdog came through. Three years later, their payroll nearly matches the Yankees and the number of Sox fans has increased exponentially. Hot chicks are now Sox fans b/c it's trendy. Between the trendy Sox fans and the Angels fans from OC, I've never seen as many good looking women at a sporting event. While this is never a bad thing in some ways, in others it ruins it.
I went to Game 3 today knowing that Sox fans travel well, and even though we're on the complete opposite side of the country, there would still be a fair share of Sox fans. When I arrived, I was amazed to see the number of Sox fans representing. A regular season Cubs-Cards game, I could maybe understand the strange proportion. But for a playoff game 3000 miles away from Boston against a non-rival??? The game had a great playoff atmosphere. No score until the 4th inning when Papi and Manny went back-to-back. From that point on, the situation continued to disintegrate. "Let's go Red Sox" was loud, clear, and more annoying as the day progressed. Beer poured more heavily and fights started to randomly break out in the stands. By the time the Sox put the game away in the 8th, my impression of the Sox had done a 180. The Red Sox are no longer cute; they are a monster.
Cocky, arrogant, downright rude...and oh yeah "trendy." I'm done with the Sox. While it's impressive what they've accomplished, in my opinion, you can now group them in with the NY Yankees. Both teams have a big payroll and will be a perennial force to be reckoned with, but it's kind of hard to root for either one anymore. Maybe the Sox are still just a bit more likable, but that will change over time. For those that haven't experienced Red Sox Nation trampeling your city, beware, they are a monster. In precisely one day, I went from sympathetic towards them to sheer hatred. Indeed, they were a completely better team than the Angels this year, but they've lost my respect. Unfortunately they have reached a critical point of no return.
With that said, I long for the day when people can say the same thing about the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs, like the Red Sox, have a certain national appeal that is hard to match. In fact, the parallels between both franchises is remarkable: both cursed, both going generations between championships, both with memorable collapses, both have big rivals that they always seem to come up short against, both with historic ballparks, both with nation-wide appeal, and both with (IMO) the best and most loyal fans in the game. The difference: The Red Sox broke their curse. One day, Cubs fans will be among the most hated in the game. I can't wait. The Cubbies came a long way this year. There is a lot to build upon. In the terrible NL Central, they should be solid favorites to repeat as division champs. Although I think I've said this before....
WAIT UNTIL NEXT YEAR!
Rich Kim
Senior Cubs Apologist
PS: Go Rockies!
Friday, October 5, 2007
Week 5 - TPC Style
The Cubs have killed any chance of a legitimate column this week. Did I mention that I hate being a Cubs’ fan? Attention gamblers: Feel free to use my picks as an example of how NOT to bet...enjoy.
New Orleans -3 vs Carolina
The loss of McAllister is bigger than people think because I’m not convinced Reggie Bush is an every-down back. We’ll definitely see what he’s made of from here on out. The Saints have to turn this thing around some time, and this is the perfect week to do it. The Superdome will be rocking (David Carr will be shaky) and the Saints will still have plenty of firepower left to dismantle the streaky Panthers. Saints win big.
Kansas City +1 vs Jacksonville
I still can’t believe KC put a whoop knot on the Chargers last week. They definitely starting to turn things around, but do they have another big week in them? I say yes. WR Dwayne Bowe looks like the real deal, TE Tony Gonzalez hit paydirt for the first time, LJ finally cracked 100 yards, and Damon Huard is settling into the starting QB role. Did I mention Huard is 7-0 at home? The Chiefs won’t need much from Huard this week, just manage the game and no stupid mistakes. LJ will do the rest - the Jags have the 26th ranked run. My gut tells me to take Jacksonville but the stats say KC. Chiefs in a tough, low-scoring game.
Washington -3.5 vs Detroit
I’m sticking with my sleeper team. Washington has had 2 weeks to shake off blowing that Giants game. The Lions are overachieving right now and will lose a close game because Mike Martz will refuse to run the ball…again. Washington in a close one – that damn half a point scares the shit out of me!
Tennessee -9 vs Atlanta
This is a big number but, with VY involved, I feel pretty good about this one. Since taking the starting QB spot, Vince is 13-3 against the spread (ATS) and 9-1 ATS in his last 10 games. VY doesn’t deserve all the praise. The Tennessee defense has been stout, giving up only 15 points/game. The Falcons and QB Joey “Big Bust” Harrington won’t crack that number. Titans win big at The Coliseum.
Houston -5 vs Miami
Who knows what to make of these two teams? I was prepared to lay the points in this game but then I realized I was taking the Miami Dolphins. This team is bad, really bad. RB Ronnie Brown has finally put together consecutive outstanding efforts. He would be able to run against this Texans team but he won’t have a chance. Miami will fall behind early and will be forced to air it out more than they like. Could this be the game we finally see rookie QB John Beck? If not this week then some time soon. Nick Saban sure left a mess in Miami. Houston by a td.
Pittsburgh -6 vs Seattle
Seattle has had trouble putting points on the board – the complete opposite of what Pittsburgh has been able to do. Seattle is one of the better teams in the NFC but this game will show, once again, the complete stranglehold the AFC has on the league. This game should be close until the Steelers pull away late. Pittsburgh covers in a garbage time TD.
New England -16.5 vs Cleveland
Could this Pats team be one of the most dominate teams of our generation? Are we witnessing history? I think we could be. I’m not saying they’ll go 16-0 but, barring injury and another scandal, New England is going to come close. The only thing that worries me about this game is if the Pats are looking ahead to next week’s game at Dallas. If the Pats can stay focused, they’ll crush the Browns. New England puts up 40 points and covers easily.
Arizona -3.5 @ St. Louis
Here’s a list of NFL coaches that didn’t make it to their third season: Hugh Campbell – Hou, Bud Carson – Cle, Pete Carroll – NYJ, Bud Carson – Cle, Marty Feldman – Oak, Clem Crowe – Bal, Hugh Devore – Phi, Eddie Erdelatz – Oak, Rod Dowhower – Ind, Gunther Cunningham – KC, Dennis Erickson – SF, Chan Gailey – Dal, Kevin Gilbride – SD, Al Groh – NYJ, Wade Phillips – Den, Mike Mularkey – Buf, Ray Rhodes – GB, Buddy Ryan – Ari, Hank Stram – NO, Dick MacPherson – NE, (the list goes on and on). This year we can add Scott Linehan – Stl to the list. This was obviously a terrible hire and he is wasting the considerable talent on this team…he needs to be fired asap. Think about it like this….what happens if the Rams go 3-13 this year and Rams brass decide to give Linehan one more year? What happens if they start the 2008 season 0-6? He would undoubtedly get fired then. Why wait? This was a bad hire – cut the cord and move on. Arizona in a laugher.
NY Giants -3.5 vs NY Jets
This game sucks. I’ll take the home team and move right along.
Tampa Bay +10 @ Indianapolis
This line is way too high. TB has been rejuvenated by Jeff Garsssia and I think the loss of RB Carnell Williams to a blown knee could actually help this team. The 1-2 punch of RBs Michael Pittman and Earnest Graham will prove to be better than the brittle back know as the Cadillac. Indy wins a close game ( The Bucs could actually pull off an upset if RB Joseph Addai misses the game.)
Denver -1 vs San Diego
San Diego is crumbling from the inside out. Maybe it’s karma for firing a coach that went 14-2…who knows why this team has fallen so hard?! I’m not totally sold on the progress of QB Jay Cutler and RB Travis Henry went all Ricky Williams on us and failed another drug test. Henry might still be able to start as he is suing the league to block an imminent suspension. If Henry does miss the game, look for undrafted rookie RB Selvin Young to step up (fantasy alert – grab this guy immediately!). These two teams are evenly match so I’ll take the home team and coach Mike Shanahan over Norv “In over his head” Turner. Denver in a tight one.
San Francisco +3.5 vs Baltimore
Two teams that came into this season with a lot of hype and what do they have to show for it? A combined 4-4 record…ah the sweet smell of mediocrity. This is a tough game to pick. I’ve gone back and forth several times so I’m just going to flip a coin. Heads = SF and Tails = Baltimore. Heads it is.
Green Bay -3 vs Chicago
Oh how the might have fallen. The only thing more sure than the Madden Curse is the Superbowl loser hangover. I have no clue how or why this happens but it seems to rear it’s ugly head every year. Chicago is too banged up and their offense is totally inept at this point. Packers improve to 5-0 and Bears’ QBs Brian Griese, Rex Grossman, and Kyle Orton alternate possessions and combine for 4 picks and 25 sacks. Is Jim McMahon still alive? What about Kordell Stewart or Jim Miller?
Dallas -10 @ Buffalo
The Cowboys are the cream of the crop in the NFC. The only way they don’t blow out Buffalo is if they get caught looking ahead to next week (see: NE vs Cle). Man I can’t wait for that game! Can we just skip this game? If this were Tecmo Superbowl, I’d auto pilot skip this game and go straight to Week 6.
My picks can’t get any worse than last week…can they? The Cubs can come back from an 0-2 deficit…can’t they? I need to start drinking again.
TPC
New Orleans -3 vs Carolina
The loss of McAllister is bigger than people think because I’m not convinced Reggie Bush is an every-down back. We’ll definitely see what he’s made of from here on out. The Saints have to turn this thing around some time, and this is the perfect week to do it. The Superdome will be rocking (David Carr will be shaky) and the Saints will still have plenty of firepower left to dismantle the streaky Panthers. Saints win big.
Kansas City +1 vs Jacksonville
I still can’t believe KC put a whoop knot on the Chargers last week. They definitely starting to turn things around, but do they have another big week in them? I say yes. WR Dwayne Bowe looks like the real deal, TE Tony Gonzalez hit paydirt for the first time, LJ finally cracked 100 yards, and Damon Huard is settling into the starting QB role. Did I mention Huard is 7-0 at home? The Chiefs won’t need much from Huard this week, just manage the game and no stupid mistakes. LJ will do the rest - the Jags have the 26th ranked run. My gut tells me to take Jacksonville but the stats say KC. Chiefs in a tough, low-scoring game.
Washington -3.5 vs Detroit
I’m sticking with my sleeper team. Washington has had 2 weeks to shake off blowing that Giants game. The Lions are overachieving right now and will lose a close game because Mike Martz will refuse to run the ball…again. Washington in a close one – that damn half a point scares the shit out of me!
Tennessee -9 vs Atlanta
This is a big number but, with VY involved, I feel pretty good about this one. Since taking the starting QB spot, Vince is 13-3 against the spread (ATS) and 9-1 ATS in his last 10 games. VY doesn’t deserve all the praise. The Tennessee defense has been stout, giving up only 15 points/game. The Falcons and QB Joey “Big Bust” Harrington won’t crack that number. Titans win big at The Coliseum.
Houston -5 vs Miami
Who knows what to make of these two teams? I was prepared to lay the points in this game but then I realized I was taking the Miami Dolphins. This team is bad, really bad. RB Ronnie Brown has finally put together consecutive outstanding efforts. He would be able to run against this Texans team but he won’t have a chance. Miami will fall behind early and will be forced to air it out more than they like. Could this be the game we finally see rookie QB John Beck? If not this week then some time soon. Nick Saban sure left a mess in Miami. Houston by a td.
Pittsburgh -6 vs Seattle
Seattle has had trouble putting points on the board – the complete opposite of what Pittsburgh has been able to do. Seattle is one of the better teams in the NFC but this game will show, once again, the complete stranglehold the AFC has on the league. This game should be close until the Steelers pull away late. Pittsburgh covers in a garbage time TD.
New England -16.5 vs Cleveland
Could this Pats team be one of the most dominate teams of our generation? Are we witnessing history? I think we could be. I’m not saying they’ll go 16-0 but, barring injury and another scandal, New England is going to come close. The only thing that worries me about this game is if the Pats are looking ahead to next week’s game at Dallas. If the Pats can stay focused, they’ll crush the Browns. New England puts up 40 points and covers easily.
Arizona -3.5 @ St. Louis
Here’s a list of NFL coaches that didn’t make it to their third season: Hugh Campbell – Hou, Bud Carson – Cle, Pete Carroll – NYJ, Bud Carson – Cle, Marty Feldman – Oak, Clem Crowe – Bal, Hugh Devore – Phi, Eddie Erdelatz – Oak, Rod Dowhower – Ind, Gunther Cunningham – KC, Dennis Erickson – SF, Chan Gailey – Dal, Kevin Gilbride – SD, Al Groh – NYJ, Wade Phillips – Den, Mike Mularkey – Buf, Ray Rhodes – GB, Buddy Ryan – Ari, Hank Stram – NO, Dick MacPherson – NE, (the list goes on and on). This year we can add Scott Linehan – Stl to the list. This was obviously a terrible hire and he is wasting the considerable talent on this team…he needs to be fired asap. Think about it like this….what happens if the Rams go 3-13 this year and Rams brass decide to give Linehan one more year? What happens if they start the 2008 season 0-6? He would undoubtedly get fired then. Why wait? This was a bad hire – cut the cord and move on. Arizona in a laugher.
NY Giants -3.5 vs NY Jets
This game sucks. I’ll take the home team and move right along.
Tampa Bay +10 @ Indianapolis
This line is way too high. TB has been rejuvenated by Jeff Garsssia and I think the loss of RB Carnell Williams to a blown knee could actually help this team. The 1-2 punch of RBs Michael Pittman and Earnest Graham will prove to be better than the brittle back know as the Cadillac. Indy wins a close game ( The Bucs could actually pull off an upset if RB Joseph Addai misses the game.)
Denver -1 vs San Diego
San Diego is crumbling from the inside out. Maybe it’s karma for firing a coach that went 14-2…who knows why this team has fallen so hard?! I’m not totally sold on the progress of QB Jay Cutler and RB Travis Henry went all Ricky Williams on us and failed another drug test. Henry might still be able to start as he is suing the league to block an imminent suspension. If Henry does miss the game, look for undrafted rookie RB Selvin Young to step up (fantasy alert – grab this guy immediately!). These two teams are evenly match so I’ll take the home team and coach Mike Shanahan over Norv “In over his head” Turner. Denver in a tight one.
San Francisco +3.5 vs Baltimore
Two teams that came into this season with a lot of hype and what do they have to show for it? A combined 4-4 record…ah the sweet smell of mediocrity. This is a tough game to pick. I’ve gone back and forth several times so I’m just going to flip a coin. Heads = SF and Tails = Baltimore. Heads it is.
Green Bay -3 vs Chicago
Oh how the might have fallen. The only thing more sure than the Madden Curse is the Superbowl loser hangover. I have no clue how or why this happens but it seems to rear it’s ugly head every year. Chicago is too banged up and their offense is totally inept at this point. Packers improve to 5-0 and Bears’ QBs Brian Griese, Rex Grossman, and Kyle Orton alternate possessions and combine for 4 picks and 25 sacks. Is Jim McMahon still alive? What about Kordell Stewart or Jim Miller?
Dallas -10 @ Buffalo
The Cowboys are the cream of the crop in the NFC. The only way they don’t blow out Buffalo is if they get caught looking ahead to next week (see: NE vs Cle). Man I can’t wait for that game! Can we just skip this game? If this were Tecmo Superbowl, I’d auto pilot skip this game and go straight to Week 6.
My picks can’t get any worse than last week…can they? The Cubs can come back from an 0-2 deficit…can’t they? I need to start drinking again.
TPC
Week 5 - Rich's Pick
I'm making this short and to the point. It's 11 PM and I just got in from a full night of cocktails in Malibu...watching the Cubs lose AGAIN. Maybe since I'm currently intoxicated Paul will have a chance this week? Nah....
- Carolina +3 New Orleans.....Even with Carr, they can hang with the Saints.
- Jacksonville -1 Kansas City....no brainer, I don't care what happened last week.
- Detroit +3.5 Washington....Definitely do not bet this game, could go either way.
- Atlanta +9 Tennessee....Too many points, sorry Titan fans.
- Miami +5 Houston....which Houston team will show up?
- Seattle +6 Pittsburgh....this game should be close.
- New England -16.5 Cleveland....I'm not picking against the Pats again anytime soon.
- Arizona -3.5 St. Louis....Rams are too injured, even for the Carindals at home.
- NY Jets +3.5 NY Giants....Outside of NY, who cares?
- Tampa Bay +10 Indy....The Bucs play solid D, Colts struggle and win by less than a TD.
- San Diego +1 Denver....Even after last week's debacle, I'm not ready to dismiss San Diego.
- Baltimore -3.5 San Fran....2 over-rated teams, but the 49ers can't score on an average D.
- Green Bay -3 Chicago....lock of the week? The Pack roll.
- Buffalo +10 Dallas....Monday Night home dog!!!! 9/2 odds on outright? Nice!
Rich
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Week 4 Recap
See, what had happened was....I was under a lot of stress...I wasn't thinking clearly....I really don't have an excuse for my typical disgusting display last week. I should have my blogging license revoked - wait, anyone can blog and make crappy picks with no repercussions. Never mind then. Here's to at least a mediocre showing this week...Cheers!
Week 4
Rich - 7-7
TPC - 3-11
YTD Totals
Rich - 32-24-6
TPC - 25-31-6
TPC
Week 4
Rich - 7-7
TPC - 3-11
YTD Totals
Rich - 32-24-6
TPC - 25-31-6
TPC
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