Most Offensive Player: Drew Brees
Most Defensive Player: Darren Sharper
Best New Guy: Malcolm Jenkins
Coolest Twitter Page: Billy Miller
Team Song: Anything by Wynton Marsalis
Coolest Names (Top 3): Glenn Pakulak, Pierre Thomas, Pierson Prioleau
Most Likely to Succeed: Drew Brees (5,000 yards passing)
In 2009, the Saints will go: 9-7.
That does it for the NFC. We'll take care of the AFC North to wrap up the week.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
NFL Preview Show Extravaganza: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Most Offensive Player (Offense MVP): Derrick Ward
Most Defensive Player (Defense MVP): Barrett Ruud
Best New Guy: Kyle Moore (USC)
Top QB: Josh Freeman
Coolest Twitter Page: Julius Wilson
Team Song: Here We Go- N'Sync
Coolest Names (Top 3): Barrett Ruud wins first, second, and third
Most Likely to Succeed: Ruud
In 2009, the Bucs will go: 5-11
Next up, the Saints.
Most Defensive Player (Defense MVP): Barrett Ruud
Best New Guy: Kyle Moore (USC)
Top QB: Josh Freeman
Coolest Twitter Page: Julius Wilson
Team Song: Here We Go- N'Sync
Coolest Names (Top 3): Barrett Ruud wins first, second, and third
Most Likely to Succeed: Ruud
In 2009, the Bucs will go: 5-11
Next up, the Saints.
Monday, August 31, 2009
NFL Preview Show Extravaganza: Carolina Panthers
The overall preview's will be much shorter and I'll be focusing instead on the burnin' questions. There's only a couple of weeks left so I need to take care of the rest of the NFL before the season starts. Only a select few from here on in will get the full preview treatment.
For now, I'll focus on the burnin' questions:
Most Offensive Player: DeAngelo Williams
Most Defensive Player: Julius Peppers
Best New Guy: Corvey Irvin
Coolest Twitter Page: Jon Beason
Team Song: Carolina Blues by Blues Traveler
Coolest Names (Top 3): Captain Munnerlynn, Mackenzie Bernadeau, Dante Rosario
Most Likely to Succeed: Steve Smith
In 2009, the Panthers will go: 11-5
I'll be back on Tuesday with a doubleheader to wrap up the NFC South.
For now, I'll focus on the burnin' questions:
Most Offensive Player: DeAngelo Williams
Most Defensive Player: Julius Peppers
Best New Guy: Corvey Irvin
Coolest Twitter Page: Jon Beason
Team Song: Carolina Blues by Blues Traveler
Coolest Names (Top 3): Captain Munnerlynn, Mackenzie Bernadeau, Dante Rosario
Most Likely to Succeed: Steve Smith
In 2009, the Panthers will go: 11-5
I'll be back on Tuesday with a doubleheader to wrap up the NFC South.
Friday, August 28, 2009
NFL Preview Show Extravaganza: Atlanta Falcons
It's hard to believe that the Falcons have gotten so far from where they were at the end of the 2007 season. The team had to go through the Michael Vick case, which can be tough on anybody. The Falcons also lost Bobby Petrino, when he bolted for Arkansas before the end of the season. It seemed like the team was in disarray going into the next season.
However, things got better for the Falcons. Led by rookie quarterback Matt Ryan and rookie head coach Mike Smith, the Falcons clinched a wild card spot in the playoffs. It was the Falcons first trip to the playoffs since the 2004 season.
Ryan passed for more than 3,000 yards and 16 touchdowns, as he won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
Of course, give some credit to the success of Michael Turner. After playing under the shadow of LaDainian Tomlinson in San Diego, Turner went out and had a breakout year in 2008. The Northern Illinois product rushed for almost 1,700 yards (1,699 to be exact) and ran the ball in to the endzone 17 times. If it wasn't for Turner, maybe the Falcons are 7-9 or even 6-10.
But don't give all of the credit to Turner. This team looks a lot better than ever before and are among the favorites in an always crazy-competitive NFC South (yes I made that word up off the top of my head).
With the addition of tight end Tony Gonzalez to the mix, Ryan has another weapon to throw to. It helps he has Roddy White back too. Could the man many call "Matty Ice" go out and have another terrific season? It is most certainly possible. I am eager to see what the Falcons do in 2009.
Most Offensive Player: Michael Turner
Most Defensive Player: Mike Peterson
Best New Guy: Peria Jerry
Coolest Twitter Page: Chandler Williams
Team Song: "Hard to Handle"- The Black Crowes
Coolest Names (Top 3): Ovie Mughelli, Brent Grimes, Kroy Biermann
Most Likely to Succeed: Michael Turner
In 2009, the Falcons will go: 11-5
We'll continue to profile the NFC South and should have it wrapped up by early next week.
However, things got better for the Falcons. Led by rookie quarterback Matt Ryan and rookie head coach Mike Smith, the Falcons clinched a wild card spot in the playoffs. It was the Falcons first trip to the playoffs since the 2004 season.
Ryan passed for more than 3,000 yards and 16 touchdowns, as he won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
Of course, give some credit to the success of Michael Turner. After playing under the shadow of LaDainian Tomlinson in San Diego, Turner went out and had a breakout year in 2008. The Northern Illinois product rushed for almost 1,700 yards (1,699 to be exact) and ran the ball in to the endzone 17 times. If it wasn't for Turner, maybe the Falcons are 7-9 or even 6-10.
But don't give all of the credit to Turner. This team looks a lot better than ever before and are among the favorites in an always crazy-competitive NFC South (yes I made that word up off the top of my head).
With the addition of tight end Tony Gonzalez to the mix, Ryan has another weapon to throw to. It helps he has Roddy White back too. Could the man many call "Matty Ice" go out and have another terrific season? It is most certainly possible. I am eager to see what the Falcons do in 2009.
Most Offensive Player: Michael Turner
Most Defensive Player: Mike Peterson
Best New Guy: Peria Jerry
Coolest Twitter Page: Chandler Williams
Team Song: "Hard to Handle"- The Black Crowes
Coolest Names (Top 3): Ovie Mughelli, Brent Grimes, Kroy Biermann
Most Likely to Succeed: Michael Turner
In 2009, the Falcons will go: 11-5
We'll continue to profile the NFC South and should have it wrapped up by early next week.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
NFL Preview Show Extravaganza: San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers look to fully begin a new era under new head coach Mike Singletary. While he might be the right guy to motivate this team. However there's a few problems...
Let's consider the situation at quarterback, first. Who would you rather start, Shaun Hill or Alex Smith? I'm pretty sure the 49ers would have gone with Brett Favre at this point (even though that ship has already sailed.)
Smith has turned out to be a bust at the position, after being the top pick in 2005 (little regret over not picking Aaron Rodgers?).
Hill has just been named the starting quarterback for the Niners. Is it a great selection? Well, it's hard to say. Hill showed some promise in 2008, passing for more than 2,000 yards and 13 touchdowns. It will be interesting to see how he does under center for a full season.
Every quarterback needs a good wide receiver to throw to, right? That problem should have been solved with Michael Crabtree, right? Well, it has not been solved. Crabtree is still in the midst of his holdout. And if things don't change, he won't be playing in the NFL at all this season and could re-enter the draft next season.
Nevermind Crabtree for the moment. And yes, it's not a smart move for him to holdout. The 49ers are without a potentially dominant receiver. I stress the word "potentially" of course. The 49ers do have a good running game and a solid defense. If no Crabtree, then who steps up to make catches for the 49ers this season?
Time for the burnin' questions:
Most Offensive Player (Offense MVP): Frank Gore
Most Defensive Player (Defense MVP): Patrick Willis
Best New Guy: Scott McKillop
Coolest Twitter Page: Takeo Spikes
Team Song: For Whom the Bell Tolls- Metallica
Coolest Names (Top 3): Moran Norris, Parys Haralson, Chilo Rachal
Most Likely to Succeed: Frank Gore
In 2009, the 49ers will go: 9-7
Next up is the NFC South.
Let's consider the situation at quarterback, first. Who would you rather start, Shaun Hill or Alex Smith? I'm pretty sure the 49ers would have gone with Brett Favre at this point (even though that ship has already sailed.)
Smith has turned out to be a bust at the position, after being the top pick in 2005 (little regret over not picking Aaron Rodgers?).
Hill has just been named the starting quarterback for the Niners. Is it a great selection? Well, it's hard to say. Hill showed some promise in 2008, passing for more than 2,000 yards and 13 touchdowns. It will be interesting to see how he does under center for a full season.
Every quarterback needs a good wide receiver to throw to, right? That problem should have been solved with Michael Crabtree, right? Well, it has not been solved. Crabtree is still in the midst of his holdout. And if things don't change, he won't be playing in the NFL at all this season and could re-enter the draft next season.
Nevermind Crabtree for the moment. And yes, it's not a smart move for him to holdout. The 49ers are without a potentially dominant receiver. I stress the word "potentially" of course. The 49ers do have a good running game and a solid defense. If no Crabtree, then who steps up to make catches for the 49ers this season?
Time for the burnin' questions:
Most Offensive Player (Offense MVP): Frank Gore
Most Defensive Player (Defense MVP): Patrick Willis
Best New Guy: Scott McKillop
Coolest Twitter Page: Takeo Spikes
Team Song: For Whom the Bell Tolls- Metallica
Coolest Names (Top 3): Moran Norris, Parys Haralson, Chilo Rachal
Most Likely to Succeed: Frank Gore
In 2009, the 49ers will go: 9-7
Next up is the NFC South.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
NFL Preview Show Extravaganza: Seattle Seahawks
There's a new sheriff in the town of Seattle and his name is Jim Mora, the junior edition. Mora will be taking over for Mike Holmgren, who held down the fort for 10 seasons.
Unfortunately for Holmgren, his final season in Seattle wasn't a magical ending. The Seahawks finished 4-12, their worst mark in the Holmgren era. Despite the 2008 season, Holmgren has won more games than any other coach in Seahawks history. Yes that means more games than Chuck Knox.
Mora has big shoes to fill. Holmgren made Seattle relevant in an often ignored NFC West. He led the team to six playoff berths in 10 seasons and got the Seahawks to a Super Bowl.
Holmgren turned Seattle into a football town. Let's face it, Holmgren made the "12th Man" sexy again, outside the state of Texas.
Mora is taking on a team that has been decimated with injuries, most notably Matt Hasselbeck. The three time Pro Bowler started only seven games last season, due to injury.
If the Seahawks can stay healthy this season, they could potentially be a strong contender out of the NFC West. Let's not forget that Arizona went 9-7 to win the West. So at the very least, you can win nine games and still win the West. The question for Seattle is, can they do it?
Time for those burnin' questions:
Most Offensive Player: Matt Hasselbeck
Most Defensive Player: Lofa Tatupu
Best New Guy: Aaron Curry
Coolest Twitter Page: Nate Burleson
Team Song: MxPx- Top of the Charts
Coolest Names (Top 3): Lofa Tatupu, Grey Ruegamer, Marcus Trufant
Most Likely to Succeed: TJ Houshmandzadeh?
In 2009, the Seahawks will go: 8-8
Tomorrow, we preview the 49ers.
Unfortunately for Holmgren, his final season in Seattle wasn't a magical ending. The Seahawks finished 4-12, their worst mark in the Holmgren era. Despite the 2008 season, Holmgren has won more games than any other coach in Seahawks history. Yes that means more games than Chuck Knox.
Mora has big shoes to fill. Holmgren made Seattle relevant in an often ignored NFC West. He led the team to six playoff berths in 10 seasons and got the Seahawks to a Super Bowl.
Holmgren turned Seattle into a football town. Let's face it, Holmgren made the "12th Man" sexy again, outside the state of Texas.
Mora is taking on a team that has been decimated with injuries, most notably Matt Hasselbeck. The three time Pro Bowler started only seven games last season, due to injury.
If the Seahawks can stay healthy this season, they could potentially be a strong contender out of the NFC West. Let's not forget that Arizona went 9-7 to win the West. So at the very least, you can win nine games and still win the West. The question for Seattle is, can they do it?
Time for those burnin' questions:
Most Offensive Player: Matt Hasselbeck
Most Defensive Player: Lofa Tatupu
Best New Guy: Aaron Curry
Coolest Twitter Page: Nate Burleson
Team Song: MxPx- Top of the Charts
Coolest Names (Top 3): Lofa Tatupu, Grey Ruegamer, Marcus Trufant
Most Likely to Succeed: TJ Houshmandzadeh?
In 2009, the Seahawks will go: 8-8
Tomorrow, we preview the 49ers.
Monday, August 24, 2009
NFL Preview Show Extravaganza: St. Louis Rams
There's a new sheriff in St. Louis and his name is Steve Spagnuolo. He is the type of defensive presence the Rams need to get out of the cellar.
Spagnulo did wonders for the Giants during his tenure there as defensive coordinator. He indeed was a vital part of the Giants Super Bowl a couple of seasons ago. Spagnuolo turned the Giants into a top 10 defense in just two seasons.
He also played a strong role in Philadelphia under the tutelage of Jim Johnson. His resume is impressive and it's nice to see him get a head coaching job in the NFL.
Spagnuolo definitely is the right man for the job in St. Louis. The Rams have been one of the league's worst on defense in the previous four seasons. In fact, the Rams haven't been a top 10 defense since the 2001 season.
In 2008, the Rams gave up 29 points per game, second worst in the NFL. There weren't many, if any, bright spots on the Rams defense last season. James Hall led the team in sacks with 6.5. O.J Atogwe led the team in interceptions with 5.
Even last year's first round pick Chris Long had a "meh" type of year. Yeah he picked up four sacks, but that was it. He is well overdue for a better season in 2009.
At the very least, Spagnuolo can bring some calm to a ruffled Rams team. The Scott Linehan experiment was not working and nobody bought into him. Nobody expects Spagnuolo to get the Rams to the playoffs. However, if he can get the Rams winning six games, including games against key division opponents, he'll surely be on the right track.
Burnin' questions time:
Most Offensive Player: Steven Jackson
Most Defensive Player: Leonard Little
Best New Guy: James Laurinaitus
Coolest Twitter Page: Steven Jackson
Team Song: Roll Over Beethoven- Chuck Berry
Coolest Names: Sorry, but Spagnuolo wins this one
Most Likely to Succeed: Steven Jackson
In 2009, the Rams will go: 6-10
Tomorrow, we'll profile the Seahawks.
Spagnulo did wonders for the Giants during his tenure there as defensive coordinator. He indeed was a vital part of the Giants Super Bowl a couple of seasons ago. Spagnuolo turned the Giants into a top 10 defense in just two seasons.
He also played a strong role in Philadelphia under the tutelage of Jim Johnson. His resume is impressive and it's nice to see him get a head coaching job in the NFL.
Spagnuolo definitely is the right man for the job in St. Louis. The Rams have been one of the league's worst on defense in the previous four seasons. In fact, the Rams haven't been a top 10 defense since the 2001 season.
In 2008, the Rams gave up 29 points per game, second worst in the NFL. There weren't many, if any, bright spots on the Rams defense last season. James Hall led the team in sacks with 6.5. O.J Atogwe led the team in interceptions with 5.
Even last year's first round pick Chris Long had a "meh" type of year. Yeah he picked up four sacks, but that was it. He is well overdue for a better season in 2009.
At the very least, Spagnuolo can bring some calm to a ruffled Rams team. The Scott Linehan experiment was not working and nobody bought into him. Nobody expects Spagnuolo to get the Rams to the playoffs. However, if he can get the Rams winning six games, including games against key division opponents, he'll surely be on the right track.
Burnin' questions time:
Most Offensive Player: Steven Jackson
Most Defensive Player: Leonard Little
Best New Guy: James Laurinaitus
Coolest Twitter Page: Steven Jackson
Team Song: Roll Over Beethoven- Chuck Berry
Coolest Names: Sorry, but Spagnuolo wins this one
Most Likely to Succeed: Steven Jackson
In 2009, the Rams will go: 6-10
Tomorrow, we'll profile the Seahawks.
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