Few NFL teams could play without three contributing offensive tools and win on Monday Night. The Indianapolis Colts can, however. Without tight end Dallas Clark, running back Joseph Addai and receiver Austin Collie. The Colts plugged in Jacob Tamme, Mike Hart and Pierre Garcon. Three players knowing their roles.
Sitting comfortably at 5-2 and leading the AFC South, Indianapolis was largely overlooked the first few weeks of the season as a Super Bowl contender. As Peyton Manning continues to show his leadership and poise, the Colts can be scary come January. Following last night's 30-17 victory over the Houston Texans, Manning is now 7-0 in Monday Night Games.
The key for Indy will be its defense. If defensive ends Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis bring their a-game, it doesn't matter who's throwing the football. The race for the AFC South title will be a war between the Texans, Tennessee Titans and the young Jacksonville Jaguars. Although, the Colts, once again, have Manning leading his troops.
-RLM
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Thoughts from Today's NFL games....
New Orleans Saints defensive players are still taught to go after the ball. It's the Gregg Williams way.
The Dallas Cowboys are worse than the Buffalo Bills. Ouch? Yes. Jerry Jones just shook his head.
Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips should be out after this season, with or without Tony Romo behind center.
The Arizona Cardinals need Kurt Warner off the dance floor and back at quarterback. Derek Anderson and/or Max Hall are not the answer(s).
Brett Favre is wishing he hadn't kept that consecutive starting streak intact. Or does he?
Sam Bradford, with good receivers, will be other-worldly in a couple seasons.
I'm shocked that the Guinness Book of World Record for most Halloween costumes in one place was only 508 prior to tonight. That's weak.
Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson's 29-yard touchdown against San Diego was a thing of beauty. And, he knows it.
Performing "God Save the Queen" before the London game, Jeff Beck continues to shred on the guitar. [If you didn't know already.] I'd love to do anything at the caliber he plays guitar.
In closing, I shall thank my fantasy football opponent this week. He forgot to replace Joe Flacco, who was on a bye week, with Jaguars quarterback David Garrard. I owe this man a drink.
-RLM
The Dallas Cowboys are worse than the Buffalo Bills. Ouch? Yes. Jerry Jones just shook his head.
Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips should be out after this season, with or without Tony Romo behind center.
The Arizona Cardinals need Kurt Warner off the dance floor and back at quarterback. Derek Anderson and/or Max Hall are not the answer(s).
Brett Favre is wishing he hadn't kept that consecutive starting streak intact. Or does he?
Sam Bradford, with good receivers, will be other-worldly in a couple seasons.
I'm shocked that the Guinness Book of World Record for most Halloween costumes in one place was only 508 prior to tonight. That's weak.
Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson's 29-yard touchdown against San Diego was a thing of beauty. And, he knows it.
Performing "God Save the Queen" before the London game, Jeff Beck continues to shred on the guitar. [If you didn't know already.] I'd love to do anything at the caliber he plays guitar.
In closing, I shall thank my fantasy football opponent this week. He forgot to replace Joe Flacco, who was on a bye week, with Jaguars quarterback David Garrard. I owe this man a drink.
-RLM
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