1. Pundits from all the networks are now calling Rodgers the "Greatest Quarterback Ever". Agree or Disagree?
KDC: Disagree. He might end up having the greatest season ever in 2011, but he got "great" at the end of last season. I figure he'll have to dominate for at least 3-5 more years before he can be discussed with Starr, Unitas, Montana, and the rest. That said, he's obviously the key to an offense no one has been able to stop so far. It's probably in his favor he doesn't have an All World receiver because it means they're all excited to do their job and share the glory around. It's also amusing to see everyone's "NFL Power Rankings" each week & put Green Bay as the undisputed #1 team, then spend the rest of their time talking about other teams. Even the pictures of the Power Rankings rarely feature the Packers. Talk about disappearing into the headlines.
Momo: I'm a big Rodgers fan but these accolades they are heaping on him are a tad bit ridiculous. Yes he is playing at a high level, and yes he looks unbeatable, and yes his team is undefeated but Rodgers is still growing. We are forgetting that the key in the NFL is Super Bowl wins and Rodgers only has one. Once he gets 3 or 4 then he goes into rarefied air. Rodgers game right now has the accuracy of Montana and the athletic ability of young and Cunnigham but he is not among the greatest of all time.
2. The Chicago Bears have several players in dispute against upper management. Can they keep playing this well if it continues?
KDC: It might work in management's favor because these key players are trying to justify new contracts. Plus their teamwork is high. Give Lovie Smith & Mike Martz credit for coaching well through early adversity. This team is on par with last year's National League championship contender, it's just their bad luck that Green Bay has leapt ahead of everyone.
Momo: I think it can. The players all have one thing in common and that is they feel under appreciated by Jerry Angelo, the bears GM. It seems that Lovie Smith is using this as a rallying cry and his guys are responding to it. I also find it interesting that Martz turned down an extension with the team. Maybe he too wants more pay but its probably more than likely he wants a head coaching job.
3. "If we were trying to run a regular offense, he'd be screwed," head coach John Fox said of the quarterback, who's won both starts since the Denver staff implemented an option offense that maximizes Tebow's strengths as a runner. "After the loss to Detroit (Week 8), we decided if Tim is going to be our guy, we can't do that other crap," Fox said of the altered approach. "We had to tweak it." John Fox's take on Tebow Fair or Foul?
KDC: It's both. It's fair in that Tebow (like most young QBs) hasn't got the entire skillset necessary to play NFL QB, so they have to adjust to that skillset. It's foul in how obstinately they stuck to an offensive scheme that didn't fit best with their skills players until they were destroyed by the Lions! Come on guys! The point is to win with who you've got. In 4 weeks Tebow has won more games than Cam Newton (who everyone supposedly wants) in 9! Yes, Tebow still has much to improve on, but at least create the environment for him to win in (& get better!).
Momo: Completely foul. So foul in fact that Fox has now apologized for making the statement. Its obvious to everyone,including the Broncos players,that Fox and John Elway do not want Tim Tebow as their quarterback. The gameplan the Broncos are installing is totally setup to make Tebow the scapegoat and try to make management look better. First they trade away the teams only viable receiver, next they got to a college style offense and the statement made by Fox is that Tebow is not a passer. I'm pretty sure he can throw swing passes and screens. How about having the receivers run slants or shorter routes? Each week, Tebow finds a way to win. This guy is a leader and his teammates believe in him regardless of what the coaches think.
4. What we know, 9 weeks into the season . . .
KDC: These teams are not real contenders no matter how the media gushes - Giants, Jets, Ravens, Bills. These teams are overlooked - Texans, Bengals. This team is interesting in all the right ways - Bears. I wouldn't mind seeing this team crash & burn because of their lavish immaturity - Lions. This team is perennially overhyped by the media - Patriots. These teams are real and you'd better watch out: Packers, Steelers, 49ers.
Momo: The Matt Schaub injury could change the fortune of the Texans franchise. Schaub was having a great year but now is out for the rest of the year. the Texans were cruising along before this even with the loss of Mario Williams earlier this season. I could easily see the Texans losing all 6 of their next game and missing the playoffs. If Matt Leinart has any talent he is going to have to step up and lead this team to a place its never been. The playoffs.
KDC: Disagree. He might end up having the greatest season ever in 2011, but he got "great" at the end of last season. I figure he'll have to dominate for at least 3-5 more years before he can be discussed with Starr, Unitas, Montana, and the rest. That said, he's obviously the key to an offense no one has been able to stop so far. It's probably in his favor he doesn't have an All World receiver because it means they're all excited to do their job and share the glory around. It's also amusing to see everyone's "NFL Power Rankings" each week & put Green Bay as the undisputed #1 team, then spend the rest of their time talking about other teams. Even the pictures of the Power Rankings rarely feature the Packers. Talk about disappearing into the headlines.
Momo: I'm a big Rodgers fan but these accolades they are heaping on him are a tad bit ridiculous. Yes he is playing at a high level, and yes he looks unbeatable, and yes his team is undefeated but Rodgers is still growing. We are forgetting that the key in the NFL is Super Bowl wins and Rodgers only has one. Once he gets 3 or 4 then he goes into rarefied air. Rodgers game right now has the accuracy of Montana and the athletic ability of young and Cunnigham but he is not among the greatest of all time.
2. The Chicago Bears have several players in dispute against upper management. Can they keep playing this well if it continues?
KDC: It might work in management's favor because these key players are trying to justify new contracts. Plus their teamwork is high. Give Lovie Smith & Mike Martz credit for coaching well through early adversity. This team is on par with last year's National League championship contender, it's just their bad luck that Green Bay has leapt ahead of everyone.
Momo: I think it can. The players all have one thing in common and that is they feel under appreciated by Jerry Angelo, the bears GM. It seems that Lovie Smith is using this as a rallying cry and his guys are responding to it. I also find it interesting that Martz turned down an extension with the team. Maybe he too wants more pay but its probably more than likely he wants a head coaching job.
3. "If we were trying to run a regular offense, he'd be screwed," head coach John Fox said of the quarterback, who's won both starts since the Denver staff implemented an option offense that maximizes Tebow's strengths as a runner. "After the loss to Detroit (Week 8), we decided if Tim is going to be our guy, we can't do that other crap," Fox said of the altered approach. "We had to tweak it." John Fox's take on Tebow Fair or Foul?
KDC: It's both. It's fair in that Tebow (like most young QBs) hasn't got the entire skillset necessary to play NFL QB, so they have to adjust to that skillset. It's foul in how obstinately they stuck to an offensive scheme that didn't fit best with their skills players until they were destroyed by the Lions! Come on guys! The point is to win with who you've got. In 4 weeks Tebow has won more games than Cam Newton (who everyone supposedly wants) in 9! Yes, Tebow still has much to improve on, but at least create the environment for him to win in (& get better!).
Momo: Completely foul. So foul in fact that Fox has now apologized for making the statement. Its obvious to everyone,including the Broncos players,that Fox and John Elway do not want Tim Tebow as their quarterback. The gameplan the Broncos are installing is totally setup to make Tebow the scapegoat and try to make management look better. First they trade away the teams only viable receiver, next they got to a college style offense and the statement made by Fox is that Tebow is not a passer. I'm pretty sure he can throw swing passes and screens. How about having the receivers run slants or shorter routes? Each week, Tebow finds a way to win. This guy is a leader and his teammates believe in him regardless of what the coaches think.
4. What we know, 9 weeks into the season . . .
KDC: These teams are not real contenders no matter how the media gushes - Giants, Jets, Ravens, Bills. These teams are overlooked - Texans, Bengals. This team is interesting in all the right ways - Bears. I wouldn't mind seeing this team crash & burn because of their lavish immaturity - Lions. This team is perennially overhyped by the media - Patriots. These teams are real and you'd better watch out: Packers, Steelers, 49ers.
Momo: The Matt Schaub injury could change the fortune of the Texans franchise. Schaub was having a great year but now is out for the rest of the year. the Texans were cruising along before this even with the loss of Mario Williams earlier this season. I could easily see the Texans losing all 6 of their next game and missing the playoffs. If Matt Leinart has any talent he is going to have to step up and lead this team to a place its never been. The playoffs.
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