The Good, The Bad and The Ugly; Week 8

**steeljake** · 10-28-2008, 06:10 PM

The Good

- The Carolina Panthers

This team is on and off so much their new mascot should be a light switch (nothin? not even a chuckle? I know it was bad, I will try to do better...). Two weeks ago they got stomped out by the Bucs and all looked lost. Last week they stay in the division and bust the chops of the Saints. This week they welcome an up and coming Cardinals team and have to fight for a win. I know that Arizona didn't want to help the Panthers, but they could have at least made that fake field goal go for a first down (this was a brilliant play when they called it...) and by all means, let Steve Smith go because you think he is out of bounds. The Panthers showed some heart and played tough, but they seem to be the team that plays down to their competition this year. I don't know if that is a work ethic or coaching issue, but time will be the tattle tale on this one I am sure. Steve Smith is posting pro bowl numbers and Jake Delhome looks like he is an actual NFL quarter back. With Julius Peppers remembering how to play this team could make some noise in the playoffs this year, if they can stay on and not let anyone turn the switch off on them (not any better you say? eh, stfu...)

- The Dallas Cowboys

Yes I have this in the right spot. No it is not snowing in hell, not even in the 4th ring, I already checked. Can we just get this over with?

The Cowboys aren't here for how they played on offense, or defense for that matter. The Bucs pretty much gave them this game, especially with the dumbass sack Garcia took in the first half and the 4 penalties the Bucs committed on one drive. The Cowboys are here because they showed heart, I know who knew right? They had to win this game, and not like you have to win every week because we play to win the game, but because if they lost this game they would be on a 3 game skid heading into a game versus the Giants. The shear weight of losing this game would have been enough to crush the egos of not only the team, but their owner Mr. Jerry Jones. The defense was called out this week, they were told they suck, they are over rated, and they are even over paid. They had been blamed for the loss against the Rams and clearly they took that shit personally. I am not saying they are good, but this week they played their hearts out. Next week they face a team that knows who and what they are, so we will see if they can get it done then, but for now, a win is a win. This ain't college boys, there are no points for doin' it pretty, fuck the fat girl and jump on the grenade, it may be ugly, but a win is a win.

Ugh, I feel dirty, I need a shower and a double cheeseburger...

- The Miami Dolphins

Well, well, well ... It seems that the demise of the wildcat was greatly exaggerated. Not only did the wildcat return from the supposed dead, but some kid named Ted Ginn Jr. has learned to catch. It seems all he needed was a nice soft throw to get his baby hands around the ball. On the first play of the game Ginn was streaking down the field and the ball was thrown to him… Now I know that if a real QB with an actual NFL arm had thrown it, it would have been six, but 'ol Chadworth did the best he could and they did eventually score on the drive. The real star of this team is the seemingly rebirth Joey the mad man Porter. I would bet, and since I know how he plays from Pittsburgh, that the d-line is doing it's job and that sets a rover like Porter lose and that equals trouble for opposing QB's. The Phins can only get better after last year, but this team is playing with the mid set of a playoff contender, maybe not this year, but soon.

- The New England Patriots

They were done after Brady went down in week 1. They were complete toast in week 3 when the Dolphins dropped 38 on them. They were so bad they should go home after the Chargers crushed them in week 7. Oh how I fucked that prediction up... They are fricking 5-2 and tied for the division lead, fuck me running…

Last week the Pats routed the playoff bound Broncos 41-7 and this week they face the Rams, who had taken out 2 NFC East teams in a row. I know that SJ (I had him in FF and his last minute scratch cost me big time) didn't play, but the Pats did. They didn't blow the Rams off the field, but instead got into a fight and came out on top. It doesn't matter that it was the Rams, it matters that they found a way to win. This is what teams that are winners do, they rise up. I am not saying the Pats are going to the Super Bowl, but they aren't quit as dead as I made them out to be. I am off to grill some crow now...

- The New York Football Giants

Let's rewind to the beginning if the season (how many times do I have to do this...)... The Cowboys are the greatest team in the NFL, the best in that NFC East and a lock for the Super Bowl. The Giants lose Strahan... blah, blah, blah... we all know the deal. They got no r-e-s-p-e-c-t and to prove they didn't deserve it, they started the season 4-0. This team is no longer 'under the radar' people, they are good and now we all know it. I know the Steelers don't have what is known to be a 'good' offensive line (more on this later) but when you rush 4 and get to the QB like that you have talent. The Giants o-line kept Eli's uni' clean and he repaid them by staying calm and winning them the game... again. What ever is being sold by Tom Coughlin is being bought in bundles by this team and they are showing confidence on the field. With the number one running attack and the number 3 defense that is number 1 in sacks, this team is able to grind people to death to win. The one real downer you can say is they haven't played anyone except the Steelers so far, but all that is about to change. Of the remaining 9 games on the Blue Crew's schedule; 6 are on the road and only one is against a team with a less than .500 record (week 17 @ Minnesota). There will be no more questions of toughness from here on out because they will all get answered on the field. There are no locks in the NFL, but saying the Giants could make the Super Bowl is not exactly a bold prediction at this point.

- The Tennessee Titans

They haven't played anyone… They are beating up on soft teams.. They never have to come from behind... All those who said this get a big fat STFU this week fresh from Nashville. All that talk about how Kerry Collins is just the guy who hands it off? STFU. All that talk about how the defense hasn't seen a passer like Manning? STFU. All that talk about 'are they for real'? ... You guessed it, STFU. This team came into last night with a chance to shut out the Colts from having a shot at the AFC South title and they did work son. I will grant you that Peyton helped them out trying to cheese it up and go for it on 4th down, but hey, take it anyway you can get it. Of their nine remaining games, 3 are in division, 2 are the Lions and Browns back to back and their toughest game potentially is Pittsburgh, who they get to play in Nashville. 5 out of 9 of those games are versus team with 3 wins or less. I don't know if they can go undefeated, I mean they aren't exactly the Pats of 07, but anything is possible I guess.

**steeljake** · 10-28-2008, 06:10 PM

The Bad

- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After all the praise I heaped on them last week this is the way the repay me? I should drop them down to the Ugly just for that, but I will be lenient... this time. 9 points fellas, 9. Against what was supposed to be a strug-a-ling Dallas D all you can get is 9? The Bucs used to be known as a highly penalized team, but under Gruden the Great, that really has been something they have worked to curb. I guess it needs more work though they had 4 penalties in one drive, including a Roy Williams special on a swing pass caught behind the line of scrimmage on 3rd and long. If you thought Shanahan's head was gonna explode in Foxboro a few weeks ago, he had nothing on Johnny boy. If looks could kill, that whole team would be in pieces all over Texas. Jeff Garcia still wants to be Steve Young so badly doesn’t he? That sack he took was about the dumbest thing I have ever seen him do. Maybe the thought of being near T.O. made him try to bow up… how's that work out for ya Jeffy baby? The good news this team still has not let up a rushing touch down, shocking I know that they didn't let Dallas run one in, they just run it so much in Big D (I really need sarcasm tags, please help a brother out...). Tampa Bay is only one game behind the schizophrenic Cardiac Cats and they face the hapless Kansas Shitty Chiefs next, so maybe all is not lost. I hope that they had the 5 second delay on when they were filming in the Bucs locker room after the game; I have been told Gruden is the mix master when it come to berating players with colorful metaphors. I just hope he can avoid the bitchassedness and move on.

- The Buffalo Bills

This was there chance to keep on step ahead of the on coming bus that is the Patriots. The Wildcat had been exposed by Baltimore and all you had to do was watch the film. I know it was a divisional game and anything can happen, but get rocked by the Phins is not one of them. Trent Edwards looked lost this week and Joey Porter wasn't providing direction when he was in his ear, or when he stole the ball from him on that stupid mid field lunge for the first down. Here's your sign Trent... The Bills may have just stumbled, but in doing so they now find themselves tied with New England for the AFC East. Next week is no better for them as they stay in division to face the Jets, and then guess who is waiting for them around the bend? That’s right boys and girls, the team that has owned that division for years. We saw the Bills show heart and bounce back after getting slapped down by the Cards, but they had an extra week to do it. Now is when this team gets to show its fans if they have any heart.

- The Jacksonville Jaguars

"What is the deal with this team? I mean, they are supposed to be a mean hardnosed team and they lose a dog fight to the Browns? What’s the deal with that?"

This Jacksonville team has lost their minds. In years past they have been known for running the ball and playing tough defense, this year... not so much. This week against a Browns team that is 24th against the run, they throw it 42 times. The quarter back, yes that fruity dude from ECU, was their leading rusher with 59 yards. The so called washed up Jamal Lewis bruised it out for 80 yards and a td and that so called secondary of the Jags couldn't even pick off Derrick ‘the Hack’ Anderson. Maybe letting Marcus Stroud go wasn't such a good idea after all huh? Believe me I am not complaining, I like it when the Jags turn into a NFC West team and try to air it out and play soft D, it makes me less nervous when I see them on Pittsburgh's schedule every year. Jack Del Rio gambled by letting Leftwich go, and all was well last year when they were winning. Losing makes things that were gambles look even worse when they fail. I don't know if a new coach is the answer, but there will be changes next season in the swamp.

- The Pittsburgh Steelers Offense

This team has the number 1 defense in football. They routinely hold down teams and force them to punt or kick field goals. The defense is allowing less than 16 points (15.7) per game. They have 25 sacks, that’s now number 2 since they couldn't get to Eli on Sunday. There first loss came against Philly's blitz. Ok, I can go with that, Jim Johnson tends to wreck o-lines and quarter backs. The Giants aren't shy about bringing the heat either, but the blitz didn't get Big Ben this week... IT WAS A FUCKING 4 MAN RUSH!!!!! One that not only is missing possible HoF'er Michael Strahan, but perennial all star Osi Umenyoura. For almost 4 quarters the defense stopped the train also known as Brandon Jacobs, including on the 1/2 yard line to keep them out of the end zone. They couldn't get to Eli but they kept the heat on and played tough in the secondary. But eventually they get tired, just ask Ray Lewis, he has been getting used to that for years. Ben got a 100 million dollar deal, something the Rooney’s never do, and this is how he plays. I call bullshit and shenanigans. Not only does Roethlisberger hold the ball al day, but his offensive coordinator Bruce "long bomb or draw play" Arians isn't helping with shit for brains play calls either. 3 minutes and 3 timeouts and your calling all go plays with 7 step drops? Give me a fucking break, even I could call a better game than that. Injuries are causing issues on this team, that is true, but it is no excuse to play like the Ravens on offense. Ben is supposed to be an elite quarter back now, but the way he goes up and down he looks more like that bum Tony I-wish-I-was-Brett Romo. Maybe the return of Willie will help things, but something best get done fast. This team is 0-2 versus the NFC and all this talk about a possible Super Bowl needs to STFU. This team is good and can be great, but not like this and not with that o-line. Anyone know Jeff Hartings unlisted number? I will personally pay his salary if he comes back. This offensive line couldn't block the Lions pass rush right now. Oh Russ Grimm, please come home!!!!!

**steeljake** · 10-28-2008, 06:10 PM

The Ugly

- The San Diego not so Super Chargers

I really wanted to do a short and sweet to this team, but maybe the 11,000 mile road trip was tough on them... Maybe not, here is the short version fella’s:

You suck, your coach is clueless, you quarter back is prick and your GM is the dumbest man on the planet, yes even dumber than the guy who drafted Sam Bowie. The Power Blues don't work unless you wear them and who is your running back and what have you done with LT?

Ok, so I have little more to say that just you suck...

You suck a lot. AJ Smith’s Bithcassedness factor: 12.

Ok, I am done now.

- The San Francisco 49ers

I really wanted to put this team in the good just for the Singletary post game conference. Last week I gave the short version, this week I will at least expand some. The fact that this team is bad is more obvious than the fact that the Steelers o-line sucks ball sack, and seems to like it at that. The fight brewing between offensive guru Mike whats-running-play? Martz and the hall of fame bone crusher Mike hit-the-showers Singletary will be better than Kimbo Slice's last fight and would make more money if we could get it on pay per veiw. I am anxious to see if Vernon Davis can pick up his manhood and move on after the way Mike raped him and sent him crying to the showers. Don't get me wrong, I love the way Singletary is handling this, but if you can’t win, you can’t be a hard ass, just ask Tom Coughlin. I hear Condi Rice has been offered a job in the front office; I would like to know what she can bring to the table. Maybe she is coming to be the mediator for peace in the locker room for Iatola Singletary. This is gonna get good in the coming weeks, fuck Dallas, get your popcorn and head on out to the Bay!

- The Indianapolis Colts

Normally I would have just put this team in the bad, they are 3-4 and they have struggled with injuries. They played hard the last few games and really seem to be just a C hair away from completing passes and being the Colts of old. Last night in Nashville they even showed some run stopping ability. Peyton Manning is the man who guides this team to victory, he is the future HoF'er, and the one people say is one of the best signal callers to ever set foot on the field. He has led that team to countless wins late in games and even a Super Bowl victory. Last night however, he led them straight to a loss. Maybe in his spare time he has been playing public room games and thinks that going for it on 4th down is the way to play. He waived off his coach deep inside his territory then called a run play that not only didn't make it, it got fucking stuffed. This loss is on Manning's shoulders alone, no one else. Dungy let him do it, so maybe he shares the blame, but Peyton calls the plays so I say he gets the knock on this one. I don't know if it is ego or what, but Manning is clearly losing a step (until the next time he throws for 300 and 5 td's, then he is the man again...) and needs to get with the program. The Colts haven't missed the playoffs since Peyton's rookie year, and it looks like the streak could end here.

Ok people, that’s all I have for this week, tune in next time when we will here Giants Safety James Butler say:
"I still don't know where Nate Washington is..."

Flame away if like, but as always please remember: This is only my opinion and that and $5.35 will get you 2 double cheeseburgers, a small fry, a large Hi-C orange and a serious case of the mud butt. Until next week, if it is Black and Gold, it probably can't stop a 4 man rush.

**Bmore** · 10-28-2008, 11:15 PM

once again the steeler fan is biased and gave Baltimores offense no love.

**Rush** · 10-28-2008, 11:41 PM

Couldn't agree more about Carolina, they are on a roll as of late. Steve Smith is playing great football. That 70+ yard TD where he didn't step out of bounds was amazing.

**Magnetic Spectrum** · 10-29-2008, 01:42 AM

indeed Carolina does need to stay on,if we get beat by the falcons i will punch someone in the face.looks like were back on track

**steeljake** · 10-29-2008, 06:50 AM

Originally posted by BmoreGDX

once again the steeler fan is biased and gave Baltimores offense no love.

they beat oakland...

**Bmore** · 10-29-2008, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by steeljake75

they beat oakland...

Oakland or not, people were saying they would get beat by Oakland.

Not to mention our offense ran the WildCat formation better then Miami does.

**steeljake** · 10-29-2008, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by BmoreGDX

Oakland or not, people were saying they would get beat by Oakland.

Not to mention our offense ran the WildCat formation better then Miami does.

oh? is that why miami beat a playoff contender and the ravens beat a #1 draft pick contender?

**Magnetic Spectrum** · 10-29-2008, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by Mike P

nothing about the eagles this week? i mean westbrook had an amazing day.

the refs had a wonderful day also.........

that pass to flacco was sick as hell,radiers or not

**Wildcard** · 10-29-2008, 01:47 PM

I'd put Pittsburgh in the Ugly.

**Magnetic Spectrum** · 10-29-2008, 02:40 PM

4 int by ben,super ugly

**Len B** · 10-29-2008, 02:42 PM

The Patriots are good enough to win with their shitty schedule, but I still dread the day that Matt Cassel will have to actually win a game with his arm.

**Wildcard** · 10-29-2008, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by Magnetic Spectrum

4 int by ben,super ugly

This guy said countless times Romo can't throw under pressure, when in fact he is best when he gets pressured so he can buy time, and he is a great passer on the run.

When it's a fact that when Roethlisberger gets blitzed all game he can't do shit.
(Hence Philly, and NY)

This being said. Even though I hate the Steelers Roethlisberger is one of my favorite Quarterbacks.

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly; Week 8

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly; Week 8

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