NFL Off-Season Notes

Folks Associated With the Saints Bounty Hunting Scandal Deserved Every Bit of Punishment From Roger Goodell

            It’s one thing for players to have private bounties amongst themselves, but it’s taken to a whole other level when the defensive coordinator is doling out the payments. Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis might be among the top 5 performers at their jobs in the league, but shame on them for letting Gregg Williams get away with bounties on their watch.

With Peyton Manning in the Fold (and healthy), Denver is the Clear Favorite in the AFC West

            The Broncos won the division with a dude that couldn’t even throw a five-yard out. San Diego lost Vincent Jackson, and it’s defense is a shadow of it’s former self. Kansas City has some interesting parts, but not enough reliability other than Dwayne Bowe. Finally, the Raiders are the Raiders. Put this team down for at least 10 wins, with the possibility of 12.

Tebowmania Will Destroy Mark Sanchez

            How many incompletions will it take in a home game against the Bills for the Jets fans to start chanting “TEBOW! TEBOW! TEBOW!”? Five? Three? In a vacuum I understand the logic of wanting to bring Tebow to New York (offensive coordinator Tony Sparano is the godfather of the Wildcat offense), but can’t believe that the Jets didn’t consider the potential effects of bringing in Tebow on a guy that they just extended for three more seasons.

Matt Forte Can Bitch About His Contract Situation All He Wants…the Bears are in the Right

            Minnesota paid Adrian Peterson $100 million over seven years last September. He shredded his knee into 6,000 pieces last December. Runningback is the most disposable position in the NFL. They are a dime a dozen. Chicago would be foolish to offer Forte big money, especially after inking Michael Bush to a very economical four-year deal.

I’m All in on Bill Parcells Running New Orleans For One Season

            The Big Tuna has never liked to stay in one place too long anyway. What a better situation for him than to roam the Saints sidelines and insult reporters for just one season?

Who is Leading the Off-Season Super Bowl so Far?

            Many folks wrote off their additions as reckless spending, but if you look deeper, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have clearly improved their situation more than anyone else. This is a squad that is just two seasons removed from a 10-6 campaign, and Scouts Inc. still rates their under 25 year old talent as the best in the league. Carl Nicks will stabilize the offensive line, and Vincent Jackson will open up the field for the entire offense. Throw in all of the problems in New Orleans, the Falcons staying above average, and the Panthers still in need of a defensive overhaul, and the NFC South looks open for Tampa Bay to take.

I Can’t Wait For the Dallas Cowboys to Start 0-1

            Dallas has drawn the dreaded assignment of being the road team in the season’s opening game at New York. For those that don’t pay attention, the NFL’s opening night is essentially a homecoming game for the defending Super Bowl champion. Here are the results of these homecoming games, with the defending Super Bowl champion listed in caps.

2004: Patriots 27, Colts 24

2005: Patriots 30, Raiders 20
2006: Steelers 28, Dolphins 17
2007: Colts 41, Saints 10
2008: Giants 16, Redskins 7
2009: Steelers 13, Titans 10 (OT)
2010: Saints 14, Vikings 9
2011: Packers 42, Saints 34

            Notice a trend? Throw in Dallas’ history of primetime gaffes on NBC, and this has all the makings for a complete train wreck. Can’t wait!