NFL Football 2010-11

The season is well underway and thought it would be interesting to discuss some of the teams. Notable things to me:

Geez the Bengals just really suck. (my team) What a disappointment. You should hear all the excuses coming from pro-Bengals media. They first talked about how TO was just learning the system and this and that. Palmer isn't getting it done consistantly, Ochostinco is one of the worst receivers in league. How do you run the wrong routes and unwilling to take a hit. TO is by far the best player and he probably will not return. The fact is the problems are the coaches and lack of GM. If people aren't performing, cut em. Send a message. There play calling on D is predictable, they just look really bad at critical times in the game.

Vick looks great. I watched that game and just came away impressed. I'd trade for a dog killin winner anyday. I love dogs but I love having a winning team to cheer for. The defense is great too, just fast attacking, really strong.

I like Indy alot. They have been killed by people being hurt but plug in people and they perform. Manning is a true leader and makes the throws and right calls.

Saints are really good, Steelers are super strong (Sh*t)

Overall the peridy in the NFL is great. It is fun to watch.

Please chime in with thoughts or comments.

Patriots?

I mean their loss to Cleveland almost made me throw a 9 iron through my TV but with only two losses they are still tied for the best record in the NFL (albeit with 5 other teams). Their biggest weakness is inconsistency. They'll go a game or two where the defense looks like it could be the best in the NFL, then the next game they give up 34 to Colt McCoy. Their offense will be pretty good as long as #12 is under center and, as bad as they have looked at times, they are 2nd in the league in points scored.

I'm not saying they'll win it all hands down conversation over, but they have to at least be in the discussion.

Oh, and what is up with ESPN's love affair with the Cowboys? Did anyone outside of Texas and Bristol, CT, really think they were a top team?

I am pleasantly surprised with my Buccaneers this season. They are 5-3. Two of those losses came to teams that are 6-2 (Steelers and Falcons) and the other loss was to the defending Super Bowl champion Saints... who happen to be 6-3. Not bad for a team that looked destined to go 0-16 for the second time in the team's history just a season ago. I have to admit, I was not on the Raheem Morris bandwagon when he was hired. I thought that they should have tried to get Shanahan - which I am thankful they didn't because it looks like the game has passed him by - or some other "big name" coach, but I'm starting to see the wisdom of the hire. They look like they are playing with much more composure as of late. I admit, I was a little disappointed that they didn't let Josh Freeman throw the ball at the end of the game on Sunday. If he had, we might be sitting at 6-2.

The Cowboys? ROTFLMAO! I didn't think they were an elite team, but I sure as hell didn't have them pegged at 1-7. I blame Jerry Jones. First off, the whole "playing in the Super Bowl we're hosting" thing put an additional amount of pressure on the team that certainly didn't help matters. Second, his ego in general simply will not allow coaches - be they NFL retreads like Phillips or Hall of Famers like Parcells - do their job. T.O. and Moss may be cancers in the locker room, but this guy is a cancer in the front office - sort of like brain cancer - and it affects how the entire organization is run from the top down.

That was a flat out Brutal game. Gronk had 2 Huge mistakes that sucked the life out of the pats each time. Although I head Felger saying that on the dropped fair catch Gronk was called off teh ball at the last second by Sammy Morris. Thats why he got out of the way of it. The drop near endzone wasnt as bad at least he was making a good effort and hes young but you just have to hold on to that ball for dear life when near the goal line like that Chalk it up as a rookie mistake. Hopefully the D can play up to the steelers level this week, they seem to get up for certain games and lay down for others.

Lots of good but not great teams this year....hope the Saints can keep playing like they have the past 2 weeks, since some key parts are getting healthy (i.e. Sharper, Porter, Reggie). Since I live here, I'll speak on the Cowgirls. Don't think they'll hire a big name like a Cowher or Gruden, but here's an interesting resume they maybe could look at:

-nat'l title winner w/ current top 10 team
-4 & 1 bowl record with current team
-former Cowgirl assistant
-known risktaker

I'll let you guys guess the name.....

Does he eat grass? That could be a problem with the artificial surface in the new Cowboys Stadium.

How do you figure they are over-rated? They were 3-1 while playing with 3rd string qb's to start the season. The teams they have played have a combined 37-28 record. They have played 3 teams that are currently division leaders, winning 2 of them. They are #4 in overall D and #1 in rushing D by a wide margin. And they have mostly played rush first teams.

The Lions are a good team despite their record.

If it was that easy to beat the Steelers, everybody would be doing it. I agree the loss of Smith will hurt. Dick Lebeaua over-rated? You aren't a top D coordinator for as long as he has while being over-rated. Brees picks apart everybody. He is very good and has to be since they don't have a run game. Records are important. Good teams win football games and close ones at that. All games are tough in the NFL. It isn't everyday that someone gets blown up like Dallas did. Brady won't top 350 this week.

The bengals really should have won that game yesterday. To fumble the opening kick off and then have a punt block on the next possession is just bad football on the bungals. The saints really ate them up a few weeks ago. They were more physical and I thought just the better team.

The NFL is great this year. I love the sunday night game (well except this week). I can't stand the new rules about hitting players. That is what makes the NFL great. It is a dangerous game and without that danger it should be called the LNFL.

I'm happy the Rams are relavent again. At 4-4, they're got a real chance of winning a weak division and making the playoffs for the first time since 2004.

I'm a Cowboys fan :( I hope the Jets and Giants have playing in Jerry's World for the Super Bowl haha

What teams do you think are better?

Great teams find ways to win close games. And the Steelers do that well and did that well in thier 2 recent superbowl seasons. You think the Bungles are lowly, but even the lowly teams can compete. As they say, "any given sunday".

That is what happens when you play from the ladies tees! No need for going with the longest par 4 when he won't even exceed the shortest.

I guess we will agree to disagree on the Steelers. I wouldn't mind seeing an all Pennsylvania superbowl though.

Kind of funny seeing Erik on the other side of the conversation about the steelers. I'm pretty sure that is your team.

I'm not buying that New England is better at this point after the drubbing they took at Cleveland. The loss of Moss will be big down the stretch for them. And they are one dimensional. Indy is too banged up at the current moment to be considered better at this time. Talk about the injury bug.