The End Zone

1.Randy Moss waived by the Vikings, picked up by the Titans, good fit?

Momo: The Vikings. Mainly Brad Childress totally screwed this up. Moss is a malcontent, and you had him in a contract year. Childress has no control over the locker room and Moss saw that and took advantage of it. Chilly, as they call him should have stood up to Favre last year and he would have the respect of the rest of the Vikings. That said, the Titans are a good fit because Moss needs a discipline coach that he respects. If you look at when he was with the Vikings and Pats, he produced for those guys, meaning Denny Green and Belichek. I figured the Rams or Steelers would get Moss for those exact reasons. Moss will respect Fisher because he is a proven coach with a great track record, there was no respect for Childress which is why this move was bad. On a side note, the Pats got another top pick and end up winning the deal.

kdc: If I’m a Hall of Fame voter, I’m not sure how I can put Moss in. Lots of talent (an incredible amount of talent! More talent than any other NFL receiver in history?) but no obvious love for the game & unconvincing stats. Sad, because he’s (still) amazing when he wants to be. That said, I think it’s a nice calculated gamble by the Titans, because theoretically they have little to lose but some money - they’re unlikely to catch the Colts w/out Moss. Unless Moss poisons Vince Young somehow (attitude-wise, not physically) there are enough veterans around to either keep him in line or ignore his antics. That said, I don’t remember Moss listening to Dennis Green at the end of his first stay w/the Vikings. He’s a time bomb, & you just gotta unload him right before he implodes.

2. Shanahan versus McNabb, who's side are you on?

Momo: McNabb. Shanahan first alienated Haynesworth, now he is doing the same to his quarterback. Shanahan pulled McNabb from the game because he does not feel Donovan can win him big game. To me it’s funny how a Hall of Fame quarterback makes a coach looks better, John Elway made Mike Shanahan look good as a coach, McNabb is not going to stick around Washington long enough to do the same. Shanahan should have never said he wasn't smart enough to run the two minute drill or that he was out of shape, that may come back to haunt him.

kdc: I think this one’s gotta play out over some more time. I don’t disagree w/the Elway-Shanahan argument. What I disagree with is the assumption it’s about this game. There are now whispers about McNabb’s work ethic (stories are starting to surface in Philly), TO nailing McNabb for freezing up in the Super Bowl (as if he weren’t quite prepared), & stats that fail to impress (isn‘t his QB rating in the 70s?). Why was Washington the only serious suitor for this starting QB? I don’t think Shanahan is a genius (he mishandled the Haynesworth situation), but I’m not sure he isn’t sending a message to McNabb about his preparation. Let’s see what happens over the rest of the season…

3. At the halfway point of the season, I was wrong about…

Momo: How good the Tampa Bay Bucs and St. Louis Rams are. Both teams are prime to make big runs at the playoffs and have way more wins that I thought they would. I figured both teams would finish the season with four to five wins, they already have those now. How good the Jets would be. I thought this team was overhyped but they have matched all of it and more. Rex Ryan has those drinking the Kool-Aid and they love it.The Raiders and Chiefs becoming relevant and being very competitive. Over the last few years both of the proud franchises have been the butt of jikes around the league. Completely dysfunctional,, multiple coaching changes and apathetic fan base. This season has made it feel like it is 1990, when these two teams battled routinely for the top spot in the AFC West. Who knew Joe Montana and Bo Jackson were still playing.

kdc: Sam Bradford being ready for prime time as the Rams QB. I so wanted them to snag Suh in the draft. If Colt McCoy turns into a B+/A- QB, it will still be the wrong choice because then they could’ve had Suh & McCoy, but early on, Bradford is the real deal.The Packers being stronger. I still think they should still be in the NFC Championship Game (at least), but they’re jelling the hard way instead of the mature way. (& no, I don’t think the injuries have radically changed their locker room jelling).The Patriots being mediocre. Sorry, but I always root against the Patriots & I’m distressed that they’re back in winning form. Thought it would take another season. Now I’m in the uncomfortable position of rooting for the Jets to win their division.That Wade Phillips would lead an undefeated Cowboys to a Super Bowl championship. Nah! Just kidding.