Sunday, September 18, 2005

Wrap-Up/1st Quarter

Early games just ended and late games just kicked off. Here are some more thoughts...

1. Chad Pennington is hurt. He fumbled on the very first snap of the game. That's 7 fumbles (3 lost) in 4 quarters and a play. After that, he threw a long pass that floated in the air like a duck. It was such a weak throw that the receiver and the cornerback stopped running and watched it come down into WR McCareins' hands. The Jets are crazy to be playing a QB with a weak shoulder and no confidence. If Pennington is unable to make plays, the Jets should throw loyalty out the window and get Jay Fiedler under center. With the Pats at 1-1, the Jets have a chance to contend for the division title.

2. Brian Billick is no offensive mastermind. Can we stop saying that Brian Billick is a good offensive coach? In fact, can we just accept that he's not a good coach at all? How can you lose to the Titans? They have no defense and their offense is predicated around the health of one of the most fragile men on earth (Steve McNair). I'd never say it to his face but Ray Lewis isn't in the top 5 at his position anymore. The Ravens will struggle to win 8 games this year.

3. David Carr/Andre Johnson are overrated. I know the Texans have a poor offensive line and a clueless coach but really, I'm tired of people saying that these two guys are good players. They're decent but they haven't done anything yet to warrant any praise. They certainly haven't played up to their draft status.

4. Colts? I'm not impressed with their offense at all. The Jags have a good D but only scoring 10 points on them is ridiculous.

I have a feeling the NFC is winning the Super Bowl this year. I also have a feeling the Super Bowl champ will be a team barely over .500. Parity sucks when we have to all watch cruddy football.

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