God I haven't been blogging for a while. Laptops are ridiculously unreliable. Enough of my babbling. Let me talk some football. Well it's been an exciting season so far. Denver, New England, Kansas City, New Orleans, Seattle and Carolina are all big teams this year. Philadelphia are in a close battle with Dallas for the Wild Card position. One thing I'd like to talk about is the AFC West. Last year I did an article on how I believed that the NFC West was the best division in the NFL. Well I'm liking the look of the AFC West this year. Last year the AFC West had Kansas City and Oakland in the division with combined records of 6-26. However this year they have combined records of 12-6. Sadly Oakland account for those losses. So San Diego and Denver are the two other teams are left over. Their combined record is 12-6. I like to think of the NFL as the most versatile sport in terms of improvent and downfall. Here's a perfect example. Almost exactly three years ago I went to Wembley Stadium to see the Denver Broncos @ San Francisco 49ers. At that point, Denver were 2-5 and San Francisco were 1-6. San Francisco were down by a TD in the last quarter and they had a magnificent quarter scoring 3 TD's and having a lead of 14 points winning 24-10. Denver then scored a TD but the extra point was blocked. You may be wondering what the point is in all of this. It was a close exciting end to a game between San Francisco and Denver. Now this fixture three years ago was essentially pointless. Both had already lost all potential and hope for a playoff place, both teams weren't skilful on both sides of the ball. Now ignore that fixture from three years ago and think of what that fixture would mean this Sunday. Denver who lost that game would go into this fixture with a record of 8-1. San Francisco would go in with a record of 6-3. That in comparison to that record of 1-6 and 2-5 we have a record of 6-3 and 8-1. So all together that equals 3-11 - 14-4. Now sorry for the incessant mathematics but this is what I love about American Football. The offseason gives an advantage to these teams that have flopped and those teams that have succeeded the season primarily, are at a disadvantage. The AFC West this season has used that well. Using Jamaal Charles and Alex Smith with a mind like Andy Reid's guiding the Chiefs offence, it's almost common sense that the
Chiefs are undefeated this season. Denver have Manning, Welker, Decker, Moreno, Chromartie and Bailey. Look at that. Just a summarised roster. This is what I'm loving about the AFC West. Even a team that isn't really that strong (San Diego) They have Rivers and Gates. It's a useful offence.
I just believe that the AFC West is one of those divisions that has a Super Bowl snazziness and personality about them.
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Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Super Bowl Match Up: The Harbaugh Bowl
Last night Baltimore (sadly) deservedly took victory over the New England Patriots to solidify a Super Bowl position. I didn't watch that game but I did watch the NFC Championship game, San Francisco @ Atlanta. This was a very interesting game from early on. Atlanta seemed to have ran away with it, going 17 - 0 in front at the start of the Second Quarter, but San Fransisco did well to get back into it, though they did miss a field goal to tie it up and fumble at the one yard line to go into the lead. I dont know what it is about Kaepernick but theres so much about him which reminds me of Randall Cunningham. Same type of throwing style, smooth and precise, good running with the ball, but only seems to use it properly, as if there are no open men but an outside linebacker makes a block on the inside leaving a gap. All I'm really sure about at the moment is that San Francisco have easily been the stronger team this season. I'm putting my bet on the 49ers but I'm also a bit scared of Baltimore. If you've been on the blog for a while you'll know that I did team profiles on the AFC (I gave up because I'm an ass) and if you can remember what I said about Baltimore, thats not what a super bowl team should sound like? (Here's the link for that post) http://www.inthehuddlle.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/afc-baltimore-ravens.html
So I really don't understand why there there, but I can tell you how I feel about them being there.
Baltimore get fluky wins. They're clutch, they're uncompetetive and annoying. Hmm . . . Sounds an awful lot like the N.Y. Giants? Its almost exactly the same scenario as last season because, well, lets face it. Did N.Y. look like they would get into the Playoffs last year? Let alone win the Super Bowl! Its exactly how I feel at the moment. Its just coming back to my mind.
On the day I might do a vlog live at the super bowl, and do a game report. After all, it is the super bowl. Its mad how it seemed like it was only a week ago I was anticipating the start of the season, now its almost over. The Super Bowl post obviously wil be my last season post then I'll do Weekly Off-Season, to remind you of new coaches, trades, free agents and etc. For now though, Cheerio!
So I really don't understand why there there, but I can tell you how I feel about them being there.
Baltimore get fluky wins. They're clutch, they're uncompetetive and annoying. Hmm . . . Sounds an awful lot like the N.Y. Giants? Its almost exactly the same scenario as last season because, well, lets face it. Did N.Y. look like they would get into the Playoffs last year? Let alone win the Super Bowl! Its exactly how I feel at the moment. Its just coming back to my mind.
On the day I might do a vlog live at the super bowl, and do a game report. After all, it is the super bowl. Its mad how it seemed like it was only a week ago I was anticipating the start of the season, now its almost over. The Super Bowl post obviously wil be my last season post then I'll do Weekly Off-Season, to remind you of new coaches, trades, free agents and etc. For now though, Cheerio!
Wednesday, 26 December 2012
I'm Back! Is the NFC West the most interesting division in the world
Hello comrades! My computer's been broken for approximately a month now and I haven't posted in AGES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The reegular season is almost over and I've been concentrating on the NFC West a lot. San Francisco got absolutely destroyed by the Seahawks losing 42 - 13. What I'm ever so slightly confused about is what happens if San Francisco win against Arizona, as unlikely as it is, and Seattle win, who has the division? San Francisco have lost and won against Seattle, so there at equal status so you need a team with a better record but who does have the better record? San Francisco will go 11-4-1 and Seattle 11 - 5. So they've got equal wins but Seattle have more losses. so I'm really confused here. Surely San Francisco will deserve the record because they have more wins but at the same time, Seattle have a much better record at home (UNDEFEATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) so basically San Francisco should win the division but I personally feel that Seattle deserve it having a better streak and much better form. I honestly never expected Russell Wilson to be this good. In the draft I knew he was gonna be good but personally I concentrated more on Luck and RG3. He's done really well, and to be honest I think the way he's performed in the last four games, brings him above RG3. Luck has taken it by far. Its been an interesting year so far for the NFC West. Lets take a look at Arizona. started 4 - 0, now 5 - 10. If it wasn't for a lot of good luck at the start of the season they shouldn't have any more than like two wins! So you have a division with the worst team in the NFL and two of the best teams in the NFL. That leaves St Louis. Now I've grown on St Louis a bit because I saw them at Wembley but to be honest, after seeing them at Wembley, I dont know whether they make me interested or not arsed about them. They had a fantastic opening drive scoring I think a 50 yd TD on a Play Action Waggle but there coverage just gave up. There a strong team St Louis. If they win on Sunday, they will off equalled there winning record in there last two years put tgether. 6 - 10 add 2 - 14 = 8 - 24. There record this season is 7 - 7 - 1. So a team thats gotten much better since last year but still crap. Urm interesting. Very interesting. Very Interesting indeed . . .
P.S. Merry Christmas!
P.S. Merry Christmas!
Monday, 3 December 2012
MNF: N.Y. @ WASHINGTON
So. . . Dallas won, Eagles lost (Waaaaaah!) so now Dallas have a chance to get back into the division. RG3 is gonna play against the current Super Bowl Champions for the second time of the season and Eli Manning proved how annoyingly clutch he is by getting his, I dunno, 35th 4th Quarter Comeback? Any way, I really want Washington to win this, truly because I think there a better team. Well not really, I just hate N.Y. Anyway, I think RG3's done a good job at finding weapons to use on his offense when his offensive line is . . . I cant even say that word (I try my best not to swear, it looks nice ^_^) but you get my point. I think Washington are 5 - 6 now and are looking pretty strong in terms of getting a playoff position, well a wild card at least, but there starting to get some Competition from the Cowboys as well. On thanksgiving at the end of the first half between the Skins and Cowboys, The Skins virtually destroyed them. Dallas couldn't read Play Action and most notably, they struggled to read routes and that lead to a disappointing 2nd Quarter. However in the last half, Dallas played stronger, got more consistent drives and almost tied the game, they were unlucky to lose, but what Washington displayed in that game is they can rely on RG3 to make the deep play. They can rely on the Washington receivers to make runs, to get open and there is a lot of confidence in this Skins team for the first time I've seen in a while.
RG3 is bringing a lot to this team at the moment and people have been asking me, is he an elite Quarterback, Is he gonna win the Super Bowl. Truth is I dont think that RG3 will stay long for Washington. He's a fantastic Quarterback, he's gotten over 150.0 rating in his last 3 games and he really plays the passing game which is most obviously what you want from a Quarter Back, but then again, when Donovan McNabb came into the NFL, did people think he would be an elite Quarter Back? I mean he brought the Eagles to 5 Championships, and a Super Bowl, but is he among Montana, Marino, Unitas? I could go on. RG3 is a very similar Quarterback. He's got fantastic potential, but not enough to be remembered as an all time great. However with Luck, its a completely different story. He's even more clutch, more athletic, and has a fantastic arm. both teams will do well, but not be ultimate sucesses.
My prediction? N.Y. 17 - 23 Washington
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RG3 is bringing a lot to this team at the moment and people have been asking me, is he an elite Quarterback, Is he gonna win the Super Bowl. Truth is I dont think that RG3 will stay long for Washington. He's a fantastic Quarterback, he's gotten over 150.0 rating in his last 3 games and he really plays the passing game which is most obviously what you want from a Quarter Back, but then again, when Donovan McNabb came into the NFL, did people think he would be an elite Quarter Back? I mean he brought the Eagles to 5 Championships, and a Super Bowl, but is he among Montana, Marino, Unitas? I could go on. RG3 is a very similar Quarterback. He's got fantastic potential, but not enough to be remembered as an all time great. However with Luck, its a completely different story. He's even more clutch, more athletic, and has a fantastic arm. both teams will do well, but not be ultimate sucesses.
My prediction? N.Y. 17 - 23 Washington
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Sunday, 2 December 2012
Return of the "Crap Bowl", and 100 Pageviews!
First off. . . 100 pageviews! Wow! Thank you everyone for taking your time to read my opinions on the NFL. Trust me this isn't the last you'll see me. I hope to make this quite a big blog, one as big as Iggles Blitz http://igglesblitz.com/ , and Blogging the Beast http://bloggingthebeast.com/ but basically I just want to thank you for reading my blog. I honestly didn't think that it would become even slightly big and I've got friends who are doing blogs that haven't even gotten to 10 views yet so to know that a 100 people have taken a look at my own personal website, its flattering.
Anyway, enough of my happiness I'll entertain my 'roster.' Basically the Eagles are playing Dallas. You may remember earlier in the year, the Eagles played the Cowboys at home and got battered. Well, I was actually looking forward to that game (I'm an Eagles fan, both 3 - 5, you get my point) but after the last 3 games, I've virtually given up. Washington, what the hell was that about? 31 - 6? *cringe*. In my 4 years of watching American Football, I've never seen the Eagles on this bad of form, I always think to myself, if your not confident competing in a spectator sport, the worst surely has to be American Football. Why? Well 3 main reasons.
1) Mental - Your not thinking straight and your gameplan is totally affected by lack of thought and composure
2) Physical - Your not concentrating on being the strongest out of your team. Especially as a QB this is hard. If you don't keep yourself together in strength, getting hit will feel like you've just been bonneted by the Thrust SCC http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThrustSSC.
3) Reaction - One thing you notice about all good teams is that if they lose a game badly they dont lose heart they gain it. They become honest, criticize themselves and go into the next game stronger.
These three features are exactly what the Eagles do not have. Since Week 1 against Cleveland, only 2 people that were starting that game are playing this Sunday Night. Two!? Two!? My baby sister could put up more than a fight than this team is doing at the moment! I think that the Eagles are 3 - 8 at the moment and last year they would of won these next 5 games and saved there season, well not save there season just prove you can actually play some decent football. I'm actually starting to consider losing this game for Draft position but then again it always pisses me off when Dallas beat Philly.
However Dallas has a different picture. There sh*t but there still playing with some dignity. If you saw my post from a couple of weeks ago where I was talking about the NFC East, I simply said for this for Dallas, "Oh my God. I actually hate Dallas. I hate Dallas more than anyone (except for N.Y. Giants) and they did not deserve the win". I've never liked Dallas. From Tony Romo, to America's team, to five super bowl's and being the Eagles rivals. In fact the only reason I hate N.Y. more is because they've beaten New England twice in the Super Bowl (My second favourite team are New England) and because of Eli Manning. Dallas have been playing interesting games at the moment and I'm not really looking forward to the Sunday night game to be honest. My Prediction? Philadephia 10 - 48 Dallas.
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Anyway, enough of my happiness I'll entertain my 'roster.' Basically the Eagles are playing Dallas. You may remember earlier in the year, the Eagles played the Cowboys at home and got battered. Well, I was actually looking forward to that game (I'm an Eagles fan, both 3 - 5, you get my point) but after the last 3 games, I've virtually given up. Washington, what the hell was that about? 31 - 6? *cringe*. In my 4 years of watching American Football, I've never seen the Eagles on this bad of form, I always think to myself, if your not confident competing in a spectator sport, the worst surely has to be American Football. Why? Well 3 main reasons.
1) Mental - Your not thinking straight and your gameplan is totally affected by lack of thought and composure
2) Physical - Your not concentrating on being the strongest out of your team. Especially as a QB this is hard. If you don't keep yourself together in strength, getting hit will feel like you've just been bonneted by the Thrust SCC http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThrustSSC.
3) Reaction - One thing you notice about all good teams is that if they lose a game badly they dont lose heart they gain it. They become honest, criticize themselves and go into the next game stronger.
These three features are exactly what the Eagles do not have. Since Week 1 against Cleveland, only 2 people that were starting that game are playing this Sunday Night. Two!? Two!? My baby sister could put up more than a fight than this team is doing at the moment! I think that the Eagles are 3 - 8 at the moment and last year they would of won these next 5 games and saved there season, well not save there season just prove you can actually play some decent football. I'm actually starting to consider losing this game for Draft position but then again it always pisses me off when Dallas beat Philly.
However Dallas has a different picture. There sh*t but there still playing with some dignity. If you saw my post from a couple of weeks ago where I was talking about the NFC East, I simply said for this for Dallas, "Oh my God. I actually hate Dallas. I hate Dallas more than anyone (except for N.Y. Giants) and they did not deserve the win". I've never liked Dallas. From Tony Romo, to America's team, to five super bowl's and being the Eagles rivals. In fact the only reason I hate N.Y. more is because they've beaten New England twice in the Super Bowl (My second favourite team are New England) and because of Eli Manning. Dallas have been playing interesting games at the moment and I'm not really looking forward to the Sunday night game to be honest. My Prediction? Philadephia 10 - 48 Dallas.
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My comiserations on awful Jovan Belcher death
Yes I haven't been on my blog for a couple of weeks, I'm doing some reviews on football (English) so I've been quite busy but I think I'll come back today on game day! Though its a very depressing prospect to cover. I'm sorry to announce the tragic death of starting Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker Jovan Belcher. After shooting his girlfriend to death last saturday morning, he kidnapped his coach and general manager and commited suicide in front of them.
It's really upsetting when a person dies this way (Suicide) especially if there are know major signs of depression, and to know he was a promising player makes the idea even more upsetting. I've only just recently found out about this and I hope I nvever have to take this long off being on my blog again, but Kansas City are certainly not the strongest team at the moment and this will just add to the tough time that Chiefs fans asre experiencing. If I can briefly remember in my first season watching the NFL, Cincinnatti Bengals WR Chris Henry died of severe head injuries from falling out of a truck, and it was only 13 days from now if I'm correct. Im not sure, but I certainly know it was in December. I can imagine every team taking a two minutes silence in his memory, and despite the fact he was one to commit such a sinful act of murder, plus inflicted at himself, it is not nice to see a life taken away from us"
It's really upsetting when a person dies this way (Suicide) especially if there are know major signs of depression, and to know he was a promising player makes the idea even more upsetting. I've only just recently found out about this and I hope I nvever have to take this long off being on my blog again, but Kansas City are certainly not the strongest team at the moment and this will just add to the tough time that Chiefs fans asre experiencing. If I can briefly remember in my first season watching the NFL, Cincinnatti Bengals WR Chris Henry died of severe head injuries from falling out of a truck, and it was only 13 days from now if I'm correct. Im not sure, but I certainly know it was in December. I can imagine every team taking a two minutes silence in his memory, and despite the fact he was one to commit such a sinful act of murder, plus inflicted at himself, it is not nice to see a life taken away from us"
Thursday, 22 November 2012
Thursday Night preview: Houston @ Detroit
This will be good.
Detroit are looking a strong but weak team. They can win games, but they can also lose them as well. there bottom of the NFC North at the moment but lets be honest, thats one of the best divisions in the NFL. There 4 - 6 and have had some close losses this year. We then go to Houston. Man what a team! There 9 - 1 now and have reason to say there the best team in the NFL. Though last week they almost lost a close game against Jacksonville! Bringing it into OT it seemed that Jacksonville had won but Houston stopped them and got a touchdown on a screen play. Most interestingly these are both good teams that haven't won a Super Bowl, sorry, played in a Super Bowl. Sadly Detroit won't make the playoffs but it's almost definite that Houston will make the Divisional round. Detroit have some strength in their team including a strong arm from Stafford and Megatron.
I actually expect Detroit to play well in this game, They've got capability to win and they can get points when they need to. The defense I feel will struggle against Matt Schaub's offense. A lot of times this year Schaub has appeared as strong as possible. He's even lost part of his ear! What does that tell you? He's gotten much better at trick plays such as Play Action. Especially 'The Bootleg.' Incase your unsure of what this is I'll explain it
So here we have the basic route and what I find most intelligent about this play is here we have the Fullback cutting in and making an inside block. The Guard cuts across and blocks whoever is trying to get round the tackle, for instance a linebacker, Will be cut off by an unexpected move. The blocking has been put in a position were the defense is virtually convinced its a running play, especially with the Fullback cutting inside at the same time, but one thing you notice about all the blocks is there forcing the defense to the offense's right. This allows the QB to go to his left having a completely clear gap to the left WR. Its a useful way of getting a first down or even a touchdown, an extremely clever play.
Houston played this so much against Chicago when I watched the Sunday night game a couple of weeks ago. It literally mind f *cks the Defense. If you don't have this on Madden, I suggest you create it.
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / T
Houston 3 13 7 10 33
Detroit 10 3 14 3 30
Detroit are looking a strong but weak team. They can win games, but they can also lose them as well. there bottom of the NFC North at the moment but lets be honest, thats one of the best divisions in the NFL. There 4 - 6 and have had some close losses this year. We then go to Houston. Man what a team! There 9 - 1 now and have reason to say there the best team in the NFL. Though last week they almost lost a close game against Jacksonville! Bringing it into OT it seemed that Jacksonville had won but Houston stopped them and got a touchdown on a screen play. Most interestingly these are both good teams that haven't won a Super Bowl, sorry, played in a Super Bowl. Sadly Detroit won't make the playoffs but it's almost definite that Houston will make the Divisional round. Detroit have some strength in their team including a strong arm from Stafford and Megatron.
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I actually expect Detroit to play well in this game, They've got capability to win and they can get points when they need to. The defense I feel will struggle against Matt Schaub's offense. A lot of times this year Schaub has appeared as strong as possible. He's even lost part of his ear! What does that tell you? He's gotten much better at trick plays such as Play Action. Especially 'The Bootleg.' Incase your unsure of what this is I'll explain it
So here we have the basic route and what I find most intelligent about this play is here we have the Fullback cutting in and making an inside block. The Guard cuts across and blocks whoever is trying to get round the tackle, for instance a linebacker, Will be cut off by an unexpected move. The blocking has been put in a position were the defense is virtually convinced its a running play, especially with the Fullback cutting inside at the same time, but one thing you notice about all the blocks is there forcing the defense to the offense's right. This allows the QB to go to his left having a completely clear gap to the left WR. Its a useful way of getting a first down or even a touchdown, an extremely clever play.
Houston played this so much against Chicago when I watched the Sunday night game a couple of weeks ago. It literally mind f *cks the Defense. If you don't have this on Madden, I suggest you create it.
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / T
Houston 3 13 7 10 33
Detroit 10 3 14 3 30
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
A LONDON TEAM?
Well whats up guys? Everythings going well in Britain? Everythings going well in America?
Good. Because I need your help. Ive been thinking about it and really why would you want to have an NFL franchise set in London? If you ask me, there's no actual point in that. For many reasons. When I went to the International series game (Yep, I'm from Britain) You had Robert Kraft, the chairman of New England Patriots one thing he said to the crowd at the fan rally was "I would like to see an NFL team in London in the next 10 years." Everyone went wild! screaming "Wow what a good idea!" Well think of it. It would never work. Here's why.
1) Division - So you've gotta have them in a division right? So how about the NFC East? No, they've got Philadelphia (WOOH!), New York (BOOOOOOH), Dallas (BOOOOH) and Washington (?). My point is these are four major teams in the NFL and your willing to end one of their franchises for an English team? OK? How about the AFC East? (LOL I'm having an imaginary conversation with myself) Urm . . . They have the N.Y. Jets, basically the founders of the AFC, New England, one of the most sucessful franchises in NFL history at the moment, Buffalo, four straight Super Bowl's? Is that not enough to stay a team? Miami, Dan Marino.
So they cant go into an East division even though there the east-est of them all. Oh Yeah! Jacksonville might be replaced by London! What? A team in West Florida, well that makes sense its Florida right down South East, but there in the AFC South. Imagine that? Going to Wembley to see the rival match of Houston @ London. Thats like San Diego being rivals with Miami! I think the division there fitted in would be a long task and they'd end up in something stupid. I guarantee it.
2) Travel - I would hate to be a player for San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle or any deep West team having to go to Wembley. Every West team that goes to England to play a road game in London would have to have a bye week after they play them every season. And what about London against them? They could probably only play one West team a year? Thats not fair on any West team. Realistically your gonna have to make to many changes to force advantages on London. Maybe if America didn't cover three time zones a London team would be a bit more probable. See everything just comes together and means it's not gonna work
3) Super Bowls - This is something I've been thinking about a lot. Imagine that? London in the Super Bowl? The Super Bowl is one of the most internationally known things about America. Its probably the most viewed event on Earth, after the FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics, so I dont think that would be fair. I know that America and Canada have played in the Stanley Cup, but there literally right by each other. In the FA Cup final (Soccer Cup final in Britain) We've had England VS Wales. Imagine that a Chinese team played England in the FA Cup Final? I personally feel that if England even won, it would be like taking away America's best sport, and trust me, they've got a lotta good sports.
4) Fan Membership - Well who in America is gonna support an English team? Who in England will support an English team. Truth is, if you had a team like the Steelers, the Dolphins, the 49ers, the Patriots and the Packers playing at Wembley, everyone would support the road team. So you'd have like 20,000 people going "C'mon London" and you'd have the other 65,000 going "C'MON NEW ENGLAND." Yeah thats good. The Away games think of that, at any NFL stadium there would be about literally 150 fans. Compared to 55,000 home fans. Obviously the home team supporters would out populate the Road fans but still have about 7,500 fans compared to 50,000.
SO THIS IS WHY I DONT THINK IT WOULD BE RIGHT TO HAVE A LONDON TEAM. SHARE YOUR OPINION IN THE COMMENTS.
Good. Because I need your help. Ive been thinking about it and really why would you want to have an NFL franchise set in London? If you ask me, there's no actual point in that. For many reasons. When I went to the International series game (Yep, I'm from Britain) You had Robert Kraft, the chairman of New England Patriots one thing he said to the crowd at the fan rally was "I would like to see an NFL team in London in the next 10 years." Everyone went wild! screaming "Wow what a good idea!" Well think of it. It would never work. Here's why.
1) Division - So you've gotta have them in a division right? So how about the NFC East? No, they've got Philadelphia (WOOH!), New York (BOOOOOOH), Dallas (BOOOOH) and Washington (?). My point is these are four major teams in the NFL and your willing to end one of their franchises for an English team? OK? How about the AFC East? (LOL I'm having an imaginary conversation with myself) Urm . . . They have the N.Y. Jets, basically the founders of the AFC, New England, one of the most sucessful franchises in NFL history at the moment, Buffalo, four straight Super Bowl's? Is that not enough to stay a team? Miami, Dan Marino.
So they cant go into an East division even though there the east-est of them all. Oh Yeah! Jacksonville might be replaced by London! What? A team in West Florida, well that makes sense its Florida right down South East, but there in the AFC South. Imagine that? Going to Wembley to see the rival match of Houston @ London. Thats like San Diego being rivals with Miami! I think the division there fitted in would be a long task and they'd end up in something stupid. I guarantee it.
2) Travel - I would hate to be a player for San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle or any deep West team having to go to Wembley. Every West team that goes to England to play a road game in London would have to have a bye week after they play them every season. And what about London against them? They could probably only play one West team a year? Thats not fair on any West team. Realistically your gonna have to make to many changes to force advantages on London. Maybe if America didn't cover three time zones a London team would be a bit more probable. See everything just comes together and means it's not gonna work
3) Super Bowls - This is something I've been thinking about a lot. Imagine that? London in the Super Bowl? The Super Bowl is one of the most internationally known things about America. Its probably the most viewed event on Earth, after the FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics, so I dont think that would be fair. I know that America and Canada have played in the Stanley Cup, but there literally right by each other. In the FA Cup final (Soccer Cup final in Britain) We've had England VS Wales. Imagine that a Chinese team played England in the FA Cup Final? I personally feel that if England even won, it would be like taking away America's best sport, and trust me, they've got a lotta good sports.
4) Fan Membership - Well who in America is gonna support an English team? Who in England will support an English team. Truth is, if you had a team like the Steelers, the Dolphins, the 49ers, the Patriots and the Packers playing at Wembley, everyone would support the road team. So you'd have like 20,000 people going "C'mon London" and you'd have the other 65,000 going "C'MON NEW ENGLAND." Yeah thats good. The Away games think of that, at any NFL stadium there would be about literally 150 fans. Compared to 55,000 home fans. Obviously the home team supporters would out populate the Road fans but still have about 7,500 fans compared to 50,000.
SO THIS IS WHY I DONT THINK IT WOULD BE RIGHT TO HAVE A LONDON TEAM. SHARE YOUR OPINION IN THE COMMENTS.
Monday, 19 November 2012
I'VE TORN MY LIGAMENT! (Chicago @ San Francisco)
So yes! While practicing my throwing arm yesterday I've actually managed to tear my PL (Posterior Ligament) and it was the single most painful experience in my entire life. Ive broken my finger, and wrist but nothing as bad as yesterday. I for some reason was practicing on wet concrete and I twisted my ankle then fell onto my knee. I was screaming my head of outside but you know know one was arsed (LOL), anyway Ive been in hospital for the last two days getting check ups so I havent had time to do any reviews, but I'd like to add to todays game.
So Chicago against San Francisco, gonna almost definitely be the NFC match up in the championship. Im very excited about this game for numerous reasons. for one word, two sylabbles.
D - FENCE
Yes, these two teams arguably have the two best defense's in the league. They force turnovers they deal with the perfect combination of pass coverage to smashmouth running, and overall its gonna be an exciting game. What Im really looking forward to is the QB's as well. Alex Smith is probably gonna come back today but knowone knows about Jay Cutler. The thing is, when Cutler sustained the concussion, it was round about 15 minutes before the end of the 1st half. However, with Alex Smith he was taken of straight after he hurt himself.
Both there offense's are strong but seriously? Not real contenders for the Super Bowl without there defense, Chicago can get deep plays and San Francissco have the priviledge of owning Frank Gore, but this can help both these teams on drives.
Chicago are renound for playing tampa 2 and zone coverage and really use there defensive line to an advantage as well as there cornerbacks.
My Prediction?
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / T
Chicago: 10 6 7 7 30
SF : 3 3 14 3 23
COMPARED TO?
So Chicago against San Francisco, gonna almost definitely be the NFC match up in the championship. Im very excited about this game for numerous reasons. for one word, two sylabbles.
D - FENCE
Yes, these two teams arguably have the two best defense's in the league. They force turnovers they deal with the perfect combination of pass coverage to smashmouth running, and overall its gonna be an exciting game. What Im really looking forward to is the QB's as well. Alex Smith is probably gonna come back today but knowone knows about Jay Cutler. The thing is, when Cutler sustained the concussion, it was round about 15 minutes before the end of the 1st half. However, with Alex Smith he was taken of straight after he hurt himself.
Both there offense's are strong but seriously? Not real contenders for the Super Bowl without there defense, Chicago can get deep plays and San Francissco have the priviledge of owning Frank Gore, but this can help both these teams on drives.
Chicago are renound for playing tampa 2 and zone coverage and really use there defensive line to an advantage as well as there cornerbacks.
My Prediction?
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / T
Chicago: 10 6 7 7 30
SF : 3 3 14 3 23
COMPARED TO?
Sunday, 18 November 2012
SO ITS SUNDAY! (Thursday Night Review)
Im excited today (as always) as there will be some really good games of Football. Also not to mention the US Grand Prix. I'm looking forward to that. Anyway back to the NFL Im interested in the strength of some teams. Theres a lotta games to talk about and I feel its time to do my Thursday Night Review.Miami 14 - 19 Buffalo Well this was quite dissapointing for Miami fans. 4 - 6 It seemed as if they were playing strong but a freakish 3 game losing streak has ultimately ended there playoff hopes. With a 80 yard punt return for a Touchdown, a minute half in to it, that would prove costly as the Dolphins went down 13 - 7. For Buffalo this game was just about Defense from then on. Scoring 2 more field goals in the second quarter, the score at Halftime was 19 - 7. Miami got a late Touchdown when Tannehill connected with Bess 2 yards out to make it a one possesion game. The AFC East has been a close division this Year and Buffalo equal there record with Miami. The battle for the wild card has begun
Thursday, 15 November 2012
NFC EAST: Worst division in the NFC?
Well I dont know how to start. Philadelphia are 3 - 6, Washington are 3 - 6, Dallas are 4 -5 and New York are 6 - 4.
As an Eagles fan this is thoroughly dissapointing. Considering the fact that we started 3 - 1 looking quite strong 5 stupid losses have put us in the shore, and the beach ain't sunny either. Washington have got RG3 and he's looking really strong at the moment, but the offensive line . . . God!
N.Y.GIANTS
"I LOST IN THE 4TH QUARTER. DAMN IT DOESNT FEEL GOOD"
As an Eagles fan this is thoroughly dissapointing. Considering the fact that we started 3 - 1 looking quite strong 5 stupid losses have put us in the shore, and the beach ain't sunny either. Washington have got RG3 and he's looking really strong at the moment, but the offensive line . . . God!
N.Y.GIANTS
"I LOST IN THE 4TH QUARTER. DAMN IT DOESNT FEEL GOOD"
The thing is not many people have strong expectations for the Giants, even if they did win the Super Bowl last year but how? By Bradshaw falling on his arse? He was lucky to have won that game. I think Eli Manning is easily the most overrated Quarterback in the history of the NFL. Yes he does have two super bowl rings, Dan Marino only got to one and didnt win. Are you saying that he is better than Marino? In my own personal opinion, Marino is probably the 3rd best Quarterback of all time. Manning (Eli) urrrrrrrrrr . . .
Its almost disrespectful that Peyton Manning has not won as many Super Bowls. His only Super Bowl was a strong win against Chicago. His last loss was a frustrating loss against New Orleans.
Eli Manning?
A crappy win against New England
A crappy win against New England.
WASHINGTON
RG3 Is such a such a promising young Quarterback. He has skill, he has strenghth, he has strategic knowledge and he is so athletic but the offensive line (yet again) has let him down.
"I HOPE I DONT GET KILLED AT THE END OF THIS SEASON"
Redskins if you ask me deserve less wins. They've got one of the best Quarter-Back's in the NFL but the O-Line. THE O-LINE! Its similar to the Jets situation (except the Jets actually have a bad Quarter-Back) and they need to improve. Its just not going well. I really dont know what to say about Washington because there a good team stuck in a bad roster. Or they other way round
PHILADELPHIA
Wow! Nick Foles is turning the Eagles into the best team I've seen since 2010! But we lost. To Dallas. By 15 points.
"GODAMNIT"
The thing is, if it wasnt for a stupid TD return, an interception and a stupid fumble we probably would have won that game. Nick Foles looks like a strong talent. Yeah improvements could be made but he's already better than Vick and he's only in his first game. I'm freakishly proud of him because I think he could lead us to some actual success. Maybe not Super Bowl Success but he could certainly get there. The offensive line for once was actually playing good, but that could also be because he took a 3 step drop and found the cover. Its really good to see us playing well, and I think we could finish 8 - 8 at the best.
Its really quite good to see but hopefully he'll start for more games though he is starting the next game against Washington.
DALLAS
Oh my God. I actually hate Dallas. I hate Dallas more than anyone (except for N.Y. Giants) and they did not deserve the win.
Weekend Review
Well . . . What a weekend!
New England edged out a close win against Buffalo with a last minute interception, New Orleans who have the worst defense ever (literally) won against Atlanta an 8 - 0 team going into last week, Seatlle battered NY Jets, oh not to mention the other side of NY getting beat by Cincinatti (AAAAAAAAAH!) and most of all the Eagles lost. Yes they lost against Dallas, and if Andy Reid thinks of not starting Foles I will actually fly over to America and shoot him in the face. It seems as if we've finally gotten a QB we can rely on despite losing 38 - 23. And a first for me in the NFL, a tie!
I quite wanna talk about this game because it raises a lot of questions about the playoff picture. San Francisco who had only lost twice into this game were probably looking forward to this game. At wembley (I WAS THERE!) St Louis got battered 45 - 7 against the New England Patriots, but New England are a 6 - 3 team? Does this mean that San Francisco or better or worse? Im confused. The offense of New England that game was unbelievable. 4 TD passes by Brady, over 250 yrds rushing by Ridley, yet in other games like against Arizona, what the hell was going on? Many things like this are going on at the moment and its confusing. Can San Francisco and New England meet in the Super Bowl?
New England edged out a close win against Buffalo with a last minute interception, New Orleans who have the worst defense ever (literally) won against Atlanta an 8 - 0 team going into last week, Seatlle battered NY Jets, oh not to mention the other side of NY getting beat by Cincinatti (AAAAAAAAAH!) and most of all the Eagles lost. Yes they lost against Dallas, and if Andy Reid thinks of not starting Foles I will actually fly over to America and shoot him in the face. It seems as if we've finally gotten a QB we can rely on despite losing 38 - 23. And a first for me in the NFL, a tie!
I quite wanna talk about this game because it raises a lot of questions about the playoff picture. San Francisco who had only lost twice into this game were probably looking forward to this game. At wembley (I WAS THERE!) St Louis got battered 45 - 7 against the New England Patriots, but New England are a 6 - 3 team? Does this mean that San Francisco or better or worse? Im confused. The offense of New England that game was unbelievable. 4 TD passes by Brady, over 250 yrds rushing by Ridley, yet in other games like against Arizona, what the hell was going on? Many things like this are going on at the moment and its confusing. Can San Francisco and New England meet in the Super Bowl?
Friday, 9 November 2012
Super Bowl match up possibilities. SO EXCITING!
So its 4 months away from the super bowl, and who's gonna play? Well first of it'll definitly not be Atlanta @ Houston. Anyone who thinks that are just basing that on records ans realistically means you know nothing about football .
Based on form Ill probably go with Indianapolis @ Green Bay. The colts are looking unstoppable at the moment with 4 wins on the go. Green Bay are exactly the same. There winning games, there consistent on both Offence & Defence and they have the same record. One I would really love to see which is still very possible is San Francisco @ New England. Brilliant Offence VS Brilliant Defence. It would be an awesome game.
Im of to bed now (Remember Im british) So Ill leave you with a joke. Eli Manning.
Cheerio
"THE CRAP BOWL" Dallas @ Philadelphia
Oh god. Thats dissapointing as an Eagles fan. 3 - 5 and I feel as if we've already given up on the season. Yet Dallas lossing games by an inc, but there still aggressive. If only Tony Romo wasnt so awful. But the Eagles we for "some reason" decided to fire are Defensive co-ordinator. Well 58 pts conceded in two games, are you happy now? This is ridiculous, If we added are last two games together, the score would be 58 - 30. I mean we lost to New Orleans, more like battered and they currently have the worst defence in NFL history! I mean how the hell do you get into the redzone 5 Times and not even bloody score a touchdown! I didnt even know that was possible. The Eagles need to win otherwise "Bye bye play-off's."
What goes through Michael Vick's mind on a play and the typical outcome "Right there playing zone blitz go on a deep route. HUT! Cover 1, Cover, Ah, Ah Ah whatever I'll run".He loses the ball on there 21 and they return it for a TD
What goes through Michael Vick's mind on a play and the typical outcome "Right there playing zone blitz go on a deep route. HUT! Cover 1, Cover, Ah, Ah Ah whatever I'll run".He loses the ball on there 21 and they return it for a TD
AFC: Jacksonville Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
Man, how the hell have you even won?! So many times this year it seems as if you've given up at the end of the first quarter. Obviously, that goes for the season as well. Losing yesterday has wrecked your chance of a playoff finish. Not that that was a shock, just go out with dignity man! Your best chance of a playoff finish was 9 - 7 but with the Colts 6 - 3 and the Texans 8 - 1 your cahnces are down to 1% I wouldnt give up on trying to achieve 3rd place divisional position but win some games. I mean for gods sake you threw an 80 yd TD yesterday against Indianapolis. If you have that quality you should be doing much better.
Regular Season prediction: 3 - 13
Man, how the hell have you even won?! So many times this year it seems as if you've given up at the end of the first quarter. Obviously, that goes for the season as well. Losing yesterday has wrecked your chance of a playoff finish. Not that that was a shock, just go out with dignity man! Your best chance of a playoff finish was 9 - 7 but with the Colts 6 - 3 and the Texans 8 - 1 your cahnces are down to 1% I wouldnt give up on trying to achieve 3rd place divisional position but win some games. I mean for gods sake you threw an 80 yd TD yesterday against Indianapolis. If you have that quality you should be doing much better.
Regular Season prediction: 3 - 13
AFC: Indianapolis Colts
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Oh . . . I didn't expect this? 6 - 3 and winning four games in a row, I'm expecting great things from the Colts. Last year Ithink they were 2 - 14? Andrew Luck has brought so much to this team this year and I think peforming like this he's almost definitly gonna be the next Peyton Manning, hell Tom Brady isnt even 6 - 3 yet and Andrew Luck is in his Rookie season! I cant remember a rookie Quarterback playing this well ever probably. For a rookie this is huge! Its only a matter of time before Luck becomes a Super Bowl MVP
Oh . . . I didn't expect this? 6 - 3 and winning four games in a row, I'm expecting great things from the Colts. Last year Ithink they were 2 - 14? Andrew Luck has brought so much to this team this year and I think peforming like this he's almost definitly gonna be the next Peyton Manning, hell Tom Brady isnt even 6 - 3 yet and Andrew Luck is in his Rookie season! I cant remember a rookie Quarterback playing this well ever probably. For a rookie this is huge! Its only a matter of time before Luck becomes a Super Bowl MVP
Thursday, 8 November 2012
AFC: Cleveland Browns
CLEVELAND BROWNS
Oh No! Were has it all gone wrong! Youve played fantastic football yet somehow only won 2 games! All of your games have been unbelievably close and you haven't finished them of properly. Your bye week's coming up and you really need to win some games. I gotta feeling that Cleveland will come out in good form.
Regular season prediction: 7 - 9
AFC: Cincinatti Bengals
CINCINATTI BENGALS
Being 3 - 5 isnt that strong. Look at it this way, If I was to play as Cincinatti on a game as a coach, I can imagine having good players just not WINNING! It confuses me that you have A.J Green, Benjarvos Green Ellis on your offence and Andy Dalton.I do think Cincinatti has what it takes to achieve a winning record. Just cut your 4 game losing streak, make your defence stronger, give it to Green Ellis and you shall be fine
Regular season prediction: 8 - 8
AFC: Pittsburgh Steelers
PITTSBURGH STEELERSI really dont know what to say when it comes to Pittsburgh. Your 5 - 3 yet you have a profound capability of losing stupid games. Denver fair enough Peyton Manning, but honestly Oakland!? Tenessee? It came to a point already in their season were they had to win to stay in playoff contention. They luckily won against Cincinatti after being 14 - 3 down to comeback to win 24 - 17. Big Ben isnt living up to his name but winning 3 games in a row it might not be as bad as it seems.
Regular season prediction: 9 - 7
AFC: Baltimore Ravens
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Im confused you lose to Philly and struggle against Dallas and only win by 3 points against Kansas? Yet somehow your 6 - 2. Well what can I really say? Your 6 - 2 yet you seem somewhat uncomfortable with your wins.
Baltimore have always been a good team especially defensively, And theres no doubt that your offence is on form but c'mon man. The only reason you beat Dallas was cause of a failed 2 pt conversion and a field goal! Its seems like your JUST clinging on to half your wins.
Regular season prediction: 12 - 4
AFC: Buffalo Bills
BUFFALO BILLS Urr . . . . Truth is I dont really know anything about Buffalo. They've been silent this year and havent really been in any exciting games, except for week 4 match up against the Patriots conceding 6 touchdowns in the second half. The truth is that the Bills arent particularly looking strong at the moment and with a 3 - 5 record, Its not looking to good.
If it weren't for a field goal to win in Over time against Arizona (Who are crap) They woulda lost 5 in a row! What does that tell you?
Regular season prediction: 5 - 11
AFC: Miami Dolphins
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Wow! Despite being 4 - 4 I think the Dolphins are really on form. Losing a close game at Lucas Oil Stadium, Anthony Fasano, Daniel Thomas and Matt Moore are three examples why they can score. Theyve had some good wins so far and I feel they can achieve a winning record this year
Regular season prediction: 10 - 6
Wow! Despite being 4 - 4 I think the Dolphins are really on form. Losing a close game at Lucas Oil Stadium, Anthony Fasano, Daniel Thomas and Matt Moore are three examples why they can score. Theyve had some good wins so far and I feel they can achieve a winning record this year
Regular season prediction: 10 - 6
AFC: New York Jets
NEW YORK JETS
Oh god. Your offensive line is SHIT. There is no other word to explain how bad the O line is. I honestly do not know how there 3 - 5. There QB Sanchez had a brilliant rookie season, taking the Jets to the AFC Championship, but since then what have you done! The Jets are possibly the laziest team in the NFL and their Defense isnt really helping as well.
Against the Dolphins a couple of weeks ago, I think there was a point were they were 27 - 0 down. If the Jets want to be a Super Bowl quality team they need to stop CONCEDING. I personally feel that the Jets will struggle immensely to get an EQUAL record
Regular season prediction: 6 - 10
AFC: New England
NEW ENGLAND
2 weeks ago I went to Wembley to see them and at the end of the first half everyone knew who had won. The final score was 45 - 7 against St Louis and I support New England (After the Eagles) And its fair to say, peforming like that, you can win against anyone. But thats not good enough. Its been 8 years since the Patriots won there last Super Bowl, and Im beginning to think, is Brady really the answer? Brady knows how to win games and his calm play while reading coverage makes him seem invincible but he's had a lack of lets say . . . Finish in the last 3 years. I want the Patriots to keep him but he needs to be more consistent. There 5 - 3 and they need more wins
Regular season prediction: 12 - 4
2 weeks ago I went to Wembley to see them and at the end of the first half everyone knew who had won. The final score was 45 - 7 against St Louis and I support New England (After the Eagles) And its fair to say, peforming like that, you can win against anyone. But thats not good enough. Its been 8 years since the Patriots won there last Super Bowl, and Im beginning to think, is Brady really the answer? Brady knows how to win games and his calm play while reading coverage makes him seem invincible but he's had a lack of lets say . . . Finish in the last 3 years. I want the Patriots to keep him but he needs to be more consistent. There 5 - 3 and they need more wins
Regular season prediction: 12 - 4
32 Teams (WHAT IS IT)
Now that Ive started this blog I think its appropriate to explain some things I would like to do. WELL . . .
Im going to do a review of all 32 teams in the NFL. Since its half way through the season, Ill have to get through it quickly. Ill start after Ive finished this but Ill get through what it is. Every 4 weeks Ill do my own personal opinion on teams in the NFL. Ill do AFC on Wednesdays and NFC on Thursdays and Playoff Picture on Saturday. The same will occur for the Playoffs except for (obviously) playoff picture. This is so I can have my status on possible Super Bowl match ups. I will do the whole NFL today, and Playoff Picture tomorrow I think its a good idea for people to express there opinion about the NFL
Cheerio
Im going to do a review of all 32 teams in the NFL. Since its half way through the season, Ill have to get through it quickly. Ill start after Ive finished this but Ill get through what it is. Every 4 weeks Ill do my own personal opinion on teams in the NFL. Ill do AFC on Wednesdays and NFC on Thursdays and Playoff Picture on Saturday. The same will occur for the Playoffs except for (obviously) playoff picture. This is so I can have my status on possible Super Bowl match ups. I will do the whole NFL today, and Playoff Picture tomorrow I think its a good idea for people to express there opinion about the NFL
Cheerio
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