1. Does Peyton Manning play for the Colts again?
KDC: Yep, because that's how the Colts do things. Even with the Rams determined to play it close in the Andrew Luck Sweepstakes but eventually lose out to the Colts (because they're the Rams), Peyton returns - probably with a renegotiated contract that benefits both sides. I personally see them using the Favre-Rodgers paradigm for a couple years assuming Peyton is healthy.
Momo: No because I think the Colts will move on. The new CBA provides them with an out an actually gives them a more stable future without Manning. Drafting Andrew Luck, if they are "lucky" enough to get the 1st pick is cheaper than having Manning. Luck provides them flexibility in their salary cap to rebuild a team that can be true contenders in a few years. Also think about this, the Colts with Luck for the next 10 years or three years with Peyton. Its sad to me but today's sports provides few legacy players with organizations. Peyton is definitely a legacy guy but I see the Colts choosing money and the known factor over the legacy of Manning.
2. Take your pick Giants or Jets?
KDC: Do I have to? Will either of these teams make any noise in the playoffs? Probably not. I see the Jets winning this only because ... I don't really know actually. Maybe because they've been less consistently bad? I do find it interesting how the media has played up the fact Giants QB Eli Manning is definitely an "elite" &/or "clutch" quarterback now because he beat the Patriots & played the Packers tough, but I still don't see it.
Momo: Neither really impress but I guess I'll take the Giants. My reason is they at least have sort of a running game and a more stable quarterback. I do trust Eli way more than Mark Sanchez. It is true that the media does play up these two teams and this year neither has been consistent or very good. At least all the talking will stop today.
3. The "Too Smart For His Own Good" Award goes to...
KDC: Josh McDaniels, Offensive Coordinator of the St Louis Rams. Although prescient on Tim Tebow, McDaniels alienated an entire football-crazy Denver in 2 years w/his demeanor. Now, given a reprieve with the Rams to strut his stuff, with a very limited cast but a perennial Pro Bowler in RB Stephen Jackson, he keeps calling pass plays with 3rd string QBs. Inside the Red Zone. Hello? If Kansas City is truly believing he is a candidate for their head coaching position, they will be sorely disappointed.
Momo: Mine goes to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The whole organization got too smart for their own good. First let's start with the owner who said Del Rio needed to make playoffs at the beginning of the year and he was not selling the team. Two days after that declaration was made the team cut David Garrard, their second best offensive player. Next, the installed a rookie, Blaine Gabbert, because they drafted him high, and Blaine was not ready to play. He needed a year or two to watch and learn because he is running for his life back in the pocket. After giving Del Rio a vote of confidence two weeks prior, Weaver not only fired Del Rio but also announced he was selling the team on the same day. All of this happened when the AFC South was up for grabs and the Jaguars could have made the playoffs with Garrard and the best running back in the league Maurice Jones-Drew. Just like Stephen Jackson, Jones-Drew talent is being wasted on a bad team. The Jaguars need good leadership from top to bottom.
KDC: Josh McDaniels, Offensive Coordinator of the St Louis Rams. Although prescient on Tim Tebow, McDaniels alienated an entire football-crazy Denver in 2 years w/his demeanor. Now, given a reprieve with the Rams to strut his stuff, with a very limited cast but a perennial Pro Bowler in RB Stephen Jackson, he keeps calling pass plays with 3rd string QBs. Inside the Red Zone. Hello? If Kansas City is truly believing he is a candidate for their head coaching position, they will be sorely disappointed.
Momo: Mine goes to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The whole organization got too smart for their own good. First let's start with the owner who said Del Rio needed to make playoffs at the beginning of the year and he was not selling the team. Two days after that declaration was made the team cut David Garrard, their second best offensive player. Next, the installed a rookie, Blaine Gabbert, because they drafted him high, and Blaine was not ready to play. He needed a year or two to watch and learn because he is running for his life back in the pocket. After giving Del Rio a vote of confidence two weeks prior, Weaver not only fired Del Rio but also announced he was selling the team on the same day. All of this happened when the AFC South was up for grabs and the Jaguars could have made the playoffs with Garrard and the best running back in the league Maurice Jones-Drew. Just like Stephen Jackson, Jones-Drew talent is being wasted on a bad team. The Jaguars need good leadership from top to bottom.
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