THE JETS

Not having tv all summer is a part of what we do in my family from April through the end of August each year.  So it is hard for me to keep up with my favorite team the Jets and the team I get to watch regularly here in the Atl, the Falcons.  I did not get to watch the Jets play last week since I was not at home to watch online.  I watched the Jets tonite from start to finish online.  While the score says the Jets dominated upon further review it pains me to say that that the Jets are on the clock for the April draft.   The defense was dominated by Blaine Gabbert who is in competition with Mark Sanchez for worst qb in the NFL.
The Jets got killed on the edges but I do love Mo Wilkerson and Quinton Coples.  They may make the season tolerable to watch.  Safeties and Linebacker are a huge concern.
I do love Morhnigweg as the OC but unfortunately his offense gets receivers open but the qb's throwing to the receivers, namely Sanchez, are awful.  Two drives inside the five yard line and no points to show.  Another drive ended with an awful pass by Sanchez to Stephen Hill.  Bench Sanchez now.  My whole family owns Sanchez jerseys but I it pains me to watch this guy.  I will root for the Jets everyday of my life but I will root without much confidence if Sanchez is the one behind center this season.  Give the ball to Matt Simms, Mcleroy, or Smith.  I really do not care but just like Paulie in GoodFellas, I got to turn my back on Sanchez.

I know many others feel this way about Sanchez but I just had to let go of some of the pain he causes me.

Week One Preseason Thoughts so far

Haven't seen all the games (recorded them all) but so far here are ten quick thoughts.... 1. Don't see the big deal with Terrell Pryor. He looks like a slightly better Quincy Carter for the Raiders. Matt Flynn gives them the best chance to win. 2. Larry Fitzgerald will catch over 100 balls this year for Arizona. Carson Palmer represents a huge upgrade at the quarterback position. The Cardinals may be more competitive than people give them credit for. 3. Bernie Kosar was way out of line with his comments as an announcer in the Rams/Browns game. It was like he had a personal vendetta against Jeff Fisher's team. It is fine to be critical but he went a little overboard. Even when his play by play man tried to change the subject. 4. I really like Bill Callahan calling the plays in Dallas instead of Head Coach Jason Garrett. Look for Dallas to be much more balanced and have fewer turnovers this season. If Demarco Murray can stay healthy, he's a 1,000 yard back in this offense. 5. I'm still trying to figure out why the Ravens traded WR Anquan Boldin. (SEE JOE FLACCO'S CONTRACT) They are going to really miss him this season, especially now that TE Dennis Pitta is out for the season with a hip. They just signed two guys off the street to fill spots in former Colts Brandon Stokely and Dallas Clark. They will regret not having Boldin. 6. Round one of the Eagles QB battle goes to Michael Vick. But Nick Foles didn't do anything to embarass himself. 7. Watching the Dolphins/Jaguars game looked like two Arena League or Canadian Football League teams. Not in their play, but in the jerseys. Bring back the classic Dolphins jerseys and helmet. There is no need for this new look. And Jaguars, lose the multi colored helmets. This is the NFL! 8. On paper the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should have one of the best secondaries in the league. 9. Bears Head Coach Mark Trestman looks like Leonard from the Big Bang Theory. And from what I hear, uses big intelligent words just like him too. 10. Dear Graham Harrell (backup QB for the Packers), if you let Vince Young beat you out for the backup job, then your career is officially over sir.

Donovan McNabb

So called journalist Stephen A. Smith said that Donovan McNabb is the greatest QB in Philadelphia Eagles history. I disagree, I think Randall Cunningham was. Then Stephen A. Smith said that Donovan McNabb should have alot of consideration for the Hall of Fame. I hope he was talking about the Eagles HOF and not the Pro Football Hall of Fame because I again disagree with him. I love the NFL but I can't stand stories like Donovan McNabb reaching out to RGIII of the Redskins. Who cares? Donovan McNabb is a disgruntled, bitter, former Washington QB who doesn't like the Shanahans and is just trying to get his name in the news. I used to have respect for him but since his one year debacles in Washington and Minnesota, and his comments about the league since retiring, I have none left. Kudos to RGIII for ignoring him.

METS ARE WASTING MATT HARVEY

 I am not sure how many years the mets have Matt Harvey under contract.  However, I can see him jumping ship at the first moment he can go to a team that can score some runs. My greatest fear is he ends up with the Yankees because the Yankees will be one of the few teams that may be able to meet Boras' ( Harvey's Agent, UGH!!!!) demands for a 200 million contract.  He has hinted he wants a life like Derek Jeter's.

With the Mets Harvey must pitch nearly perfect to get a win.  He has at least 10 no-decisions at this time and has lost a some games in which he has pitched well.  For those older fans, he is certainly Ron Darling-like in this regard.   He may be the most dominant pitcher in the sport but will certainly not garner any attention when it comes to the CY YOUNG award.  He has pitched well enough to have at least 13 victories maybe more at this time.

Harvey is the only reason I follow the Mets.  The highlight for me was watching him live, dominate the Braves in the first game of  doubleheader back in June.  I hope the Mets have a plan for improvement that they can show Harvey and convince him to stay a Met.

With this being said, I really hope the Mets wait to to give him the big money extension until he has another great season next year.

Greatest Players of All Time for each AFC team

San Diego Chargers = Junior Seau: Tomlinson is a future HOF but Seau was the Chargers Denver Broncos = John Elway: Biggest slam dunk choice of the AFC teams, 2 time champ Kansas City Chiefs = Tony Gonzalez: Greatest TE ever...L.Dawson and D.Thomas #2 and #3 Oakland Raiders = tough, tough, tough: Marcus Allen, Howie Long, Gene Upshaw, A.Shell Jacksonville Jaguars = Fred Taylor: Solid back for Jags, Brunnell and Jimmy Smith #2,3 Houston Texans = Andre Johnson: Because of longevity/production..Foster and Watt close Indianapolis Colts = Peyton Manning: 3 MVP awards, SB champion, always will be Mr Colt Tennessee Titans = Earl Campbell: Going back to Oiler franchise days, what a load! Miami Dolphins = Dan Marino: Despite no ring, he is the face of the Miami Dolphins Buffalo Bills = Bruce Smith: HOF pass rusher, barely beats out Jim Kelly, OJ, Thurman New York Jets = I will defer to my fellow blogger the Coach on this one: Namath/Revis? New England Patriots = Tom Brady: One of the greatest ever, 3 time SB champ, MVPs Baltimore Ravens = Ray Lewis: The face of this franchise from the beginning, 2 rings Cleveland Browns = Jim Brown: Considered by many to be greatest RB ever to play Pittsburgh Steelers = tough, tough, tough: Joe Greene, Bradshaw, Franco, Lambert? Cincinatti Bengals = Anthony Munoz: One of greatest tackles ever, went to 2 SB's Agree or disagree? Help me with the Steelers/Raiders/Jets tough ones. Let me know.

Who is the most overrated NFL player today?

My vote is Michael Vick as the most overrated player in the league. Since 2009 he has 18 fumbles lost and 30 interceptions. He has a 19-17 record as the Philadelphia Eagles starter, is oft injured, and has zero Super Bowl appearances, championships, or most valuable player awards. Yet the media makes excuses for him and continues to praise his talents. Love when the experts say he is "developing" and "improving", he is towards the end of his career, how long can they keep saying that? Who do you think is the most overrated NFL player is?

Greatest Player of All-Time for Each NFC Team

San Fransisco 49ers = Jerry Rice: Maybe the best player regardless of position ever. Seattle Seahawks = Steve Largent: Hall of Fame wide receiver and a legislator too. St. Louis Rams = Deacon Jones: Wanted to literally hurt or kill the quarterback. Arizona Cardinals = tough tough tough.......either Dan Dierdorf/Conrad Dobler Chicago Bears = Walter Payton: Sweetness, enough said. Dick Butkus/Singletarry close Detroit Lions = Barry Sanders: One of the most dynamic, elusive backs ever to play. Green Bay Packers = Brett Favre: Don't ponder on recent history, look at record book. Minnesota Vikings = Adrian Peterson: When his career is over, he may tower over others Atlanta Falcons = tough tough tough.....either Jessie Tuggle/Deion Sanders/Mike Kenn New Orleans Saints = Drew Brees: Brought only title to the Saints, record setter. Carolina Panthers = tough tough tough.....either Wesley Walls/Sam Mills/Julius Peppers Tampa Bay Buccaneers = Warren Sapp: Hall of Famer, dominated his position, champion Dallas Cowboys = Roger Staubach: Terrific leader, strong arm, won SB's except vs Pit Washington Redskins = tough tough tough.....either Russ Grimm/Joe Jacoby/Darrell Green New York Giants = Lawrence Taylor: A game changer, a punisher, and a 2 time champion. Philadelphia Eagles = Reggie White: Dominant pass rusher, legend in Philly, nice guy Agree or Disagree? Help me out with the tough tough toughs. Post your thoughts.