Spot Me some Football 10

1. Tebowmania - You drinking the koolaid?

Ebizz:I am not a Tebow fan as much as I like that he is shutting all of his doubters up. Will it last for long? I dont know really but its surely entertaining.

DProfessor: I'm not drinking the koolaid but I'm not pouring sugar either. He is doing enough to get the job done. But he is getting a lot of help from not only his D, but the opposing teams defense. How is it that teams 1. Can't muster more than 10 pts? 2. Call a Cover 2/3 after not playing Cover 2 the whole game until the last 2 mins of the game/overtime? 3. Teams drop in coverage against somebody that can't throw? All that being said....he is getting it done vs some below average teams with only 1 playoff team in mix and 2 teams in top 15 defenses. Not his fault but....I'm just saying.

Beans: NOPE.  See rationale Below. 

2. Is it Tebow or Defense?

Ebizz: Its definitely a combination of both. To say Tebow has not made a difference would be ridiculous. Obviously Orton did not have this team in the same position when he was the starter........

Beans: It is definitely the defense.  I give credit where credit is due, but really?  This record that the Broncos has earned this season can attributed mainly to the defense.  As a matter of fact I kind of feel sorry for that Defense.  No output on offense, Continuous pressure to hold opponents to less than 2 tds, and then getting no credit for doing so.  Man this defense is the media's Rodney Dangerfield.

DProfessor: I'm going to have to give it 50/50 split I guess. The plan is only complete when both sides complement each other. Tebow slows the game down, lets the Def rest and then strings together a few drives to put up fgs and late tds to get the glory.  

3. Cam Newton or Tebow - Who would you rather have?

Ebizz: Killa Cam. He is the total package. And again proving all his doubters WRONG!..... Cam will be one if the best quarterbacks in the league for years to come, Te;bow doesnt even know if he will bea starting quarterback next year.

Beans:  It depends.  If I have a solid defense that does not allow more than 17 points a game (during Tebow's "Winning" Streak the Broncos defense is allowing an average of 17 points a game) - Tebow.  If My defense is $hit and I have to air it out every game to win - Cam.  Easy. 

DProfessor: I'm going to have to be racist and go with the black guy. The Panthers were leading 12 out of 13 games this year. With the 22nd ranked defense, it is not all his fault that they can't hold on to the lead. It's not like you are supposed to lean on a rookie to win all these games for you. Another year for Cam and the offense heavy NFC South, I see them pushing for the playoffs. 

4. NFL MVP?  

Ebizz: Mr. Rodgers hands down. It is safe to say that Aaron Rodgers is on an elite level now, and has proven it game after game this season.

Beans: Rodgers - No Contest Right now. 

DProfessor: Aaron Rodgers already got the check and car for this award in his garage.  

5. Can Packers go Undefeated?

Ebizz: Yes. Even though loosing they lost Greg Jennings for two weeks, I still dont see them loosing. The Packers are playing on another level right now....  

 Beans: If Rodgers doesn't miss any games.  I hear that they will rest players the last 2 weeks of the season.  That will affect their "perfect" season.  Those games are against the Bears and Lions too.

DProfessor: The only shot to lose is versus Detroit in the last game of the year. THey play KC and the Bears, two teams that couldn't stop Tebow or Dirty Sanchez. Detroit however may have revenge on their hands, not to mention, it would be their Super Bowl. 

6. Sam Hurd moving weight?

Ebizz: Listening to too much Pusha T during pre game? Its really a shame how these athletes throw their chances away like this. You cant keep one foot in the street and one foot out. And so we see the choice this fool made. ........smh.

DProfessor: I plead the fif. But this fool stated to use Mexican cell phones because the Feds can't listen to those calls. Really? This is what's wrong with today's youth.

Beans: This guy was trying to move BIG weight.  He didn't have a partner that could do the meet and greet?  He didn't get the picture when his car and $88,000 in cash were confiscated before?  This guy just doesn't get it, and deserved to get caught.

7. Super Bowl Matchup - Who you got?

Ebizz:  There are a few teams with a that are sneaky good this year. Green Bay is still undefeated, Steelers always have a chance as long as Big Ben is playing, New Orleans has reemerged, San Fran is looking extra dominant as well. So, going out on a limb, I will say Steelers and Green Bay is the Superbowl.

Beans:  Packers vs. Ravens - Ravens Super Bowl Champs

DProfessor: Just for giggles, I going to say GB gets knocked off and Giants take it in NFC and Patriots win in AFC after Houston knocks off Baltimore and Pats get limping Steelers.  

8. LSU vs Bama II - Another Pillowfight?

Ebizz: I dont know about pillowfight. The game was all about defense, and which will hold up the longest against the others offense. My favorite style of game. Both average about 30 + points a game so I expect alot more scoring this 2nd time around. 

Beans: Definitely the two best teams in the country.  I don't understand all the hate for the SEC.  It's very clear that this is the best conference in the NCAA and has been for the better part of a decade.  Sure the last time these two met it was a bit of a snore, but when good teams go against each other sometimes that happens.  I look for this one to be more high scoring.  LSU still comes out on top though.

DProfessor: I give up on college football. The SEC may be good but I wont be watching this game. I would have preferred LSU vs Oklahoma State. Much better offense than Alabama, beat more top 25 teams, and its something new. I love college football but I'm not watching anymore bowl seasons until there is a playoff. 

9. 1st pick in NFL draft will be.....

Ebizz:  I can tell you who it should be... Robert Griffin III aka RG3.  Im not as big on Luck as the media is tryin to force me to be. He has not shown me anything to convince me he is the best player coming out. But as for RG3, the numbers speak for themself. 3,998 passing yards, 36 passing touchdowns, 644 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns

Beans: It should still be Andrew Luck.  Does Indy trade down or draft to send message to Peyton?? 

DProfessor: I'm not sold on Luck either but I guess he has all of the intangibles, he is a little more mobile than Peyton, can throw and calls his own plays. But if you watch Stanford, he is only as good as his running game. I'm pretty sure he is not throwing to any studs but that scares me. 

10. Peyton Manning - Is he done in Indy?
Ebizz: If Peyton is able to recover from that neck injury then no, he is not done. They should definitely draft a quarterback anyway because the display we see from these other qb's is horrific. And if they draft a quality qb and Peyton comes back and goes down again with another injury you will have a better backup plan in place than Painter.

Beans: He's signed til 2016.  We've seen QBs miss significant time then come back and not miss a beat.  I certainly hope that is what happens to Peyton.  A cervical neck fusion does not sound good by any means, but if he comes back slinging the ball as he has in prior years, he'll silence all doubters.

DProfessor: If this were the NBA, Peyton would be the amnesty player like Gilbert "2 Guns Up" Arenas. I think Peyton is done. Retirement. Why not hire him to coach? Even if he doesn't retire, Reggie Wayne, Mathis, and few other guys are free agents. Its time to start over like the Lakers.

10 spot Basketball edition

Spot me 10 - NBA edition

1. NBA lockout is over. Your reaction
Ebizz: i think the lockout is something that has to happen because of how times continue to change and our economy continues to change. i do not like how alot of the greed stood out (in my opinion) from both sides players and owners..

DProfessor: Truthfully it was some Thursday nights that I missed the NBA. Other than than, this is a good time to start the season. NFL is wrapping up, NCAA football is done minus the pillow fight of a BCS game, NCAA hoops is starting to jump off, BAM - in comes the NBA on Xmas and damn near games non-stop until May. Crazy thing is the owners still can't save themselves from themselves. Contracts came down but you know they still gonna draft on potential vs proves guys, still overpay the Tyson Chandler's of the world, and still make dumb trades.

2. Christmas day tip off's. Should this always be the start of the season?
Ebizz: i would not be mad if the season started on christmas every year. Around that time football starts to slow down a little and basketball starts to make its way toward the forefront. also with a christmas day start, we can get involved in

college a little more as opposed to waiting until tourney time

DProfessor: Couldn't agree more. I would still love the 82 game schedule but that would just push the season until July with the Finals. But who cares, its not like we watching baseball.

3. CP3 held hostage by the league
Ebizz: Can we say UNFAIR?? I understand the NBA wants to put their foot down, but eventually that foot will be placed in mouth. Because eventually you have to give the man what he wants, why not get something out of the deal why you can? Oh wait, I guess that why you have people who make realistic basketball decisions in these positions, not the damn NBA itself

DProfessor: For all the people that said that MJ, McHale, Danny Ainge, and every other GM had bad trade and personnel decisions, where are you know??? That was the BEST trade NO will get for Paul unless Rene and Rasta Monsta have something to do with it. That inital Laker - Houston - NO deal worked for ALL sides, which is a rarity. Then the Clippers deal was even more over the top. Those types of trades wouldn't fly in fantasy bball, let alone on NBA2k.

4. What Will D-Howard do?
Ebizz: Of course New Jersey/ Brooklyn wants him long term, but if the Nets cannot pull off a big signing to play along with D will, I think he will take his talents elsewhere. My Lakers can surely use him( and btw..who gives a care wtf shaq hating ass will have to say about this)

DProfessor: He needs his own lane. If he goes to LA, he might as well change is name to Shaq Jr. and that might be an insult to Shaq Sr. Take his talents to Brooklyn, make a Roc Nation mixtape, and start hanging out with 50 cent and the Money Team.

5. Rookies you want to see
Ebizz: Mr Kemba Walker and also Kyrie Irving...Both are exciting. Kemba will always be lights out, and Kyrie has everything you want in a point guard. With time they will both be good NBA players.

DProfessor: Of course Kyrie and Kemba, but how about Marshon Brooks? The Celtics are getting old and if they can find time for Von Wafer, Brooks has got to get some shine in these back to back to back nights. Besides, with all these supersteams starting to pop up, it would be cool if Rondo can assemble him a team along with buying a jumpshot during the offseason.

6. Who had the best offseason?
Ebizz: Hands down the Pacers.They've acquired George Hill, OJ Mayo, and David West to a team that was pretty damn good already. Also Clippers who picked up Caron Butler, and Chauncey Billups

DProfessor: The Pacers. They are also trying to swing Jamal Crawford too. Say what you want, but they played good for their team down the stretch. Dear small market teams, this is how you structure a team.

7. Offseason loosers?
Ebizz: My damn Lakers. Not only did we loose Phil, we loss Lamar Odom and Shannon Brown with nothing in return...smh

DProfessor: I will just say the Lakers and Chris Paul and leave it alone.

8. Eddy Curry to the Heat?????????

Ebizz: Who what when and WHY? Would have been easier to just sign Kwame. He sucks just as bad, and he (unlike Curry) has actually active in the league the last few years. On a side note: Kwame signed a $7 million dollar deal.... (we just had a lockout where the owners talked about ways to save money, then they turn around and give this guy this much money?!Terrible)

DProfessor: Every team needs a goon. Either he is on HGH or slim-fast. Nice pick up in Shane Battier though. Given their cap inflexibility, the Heat had to get a big body some kind of way. And they let Mike Bibby fly to NY.

9. Nene's destination?

Ebizz: I thought he would have been a perfect fit for the Heat. A grimey and aggressive big who can score as well. New Jersey would be a great fit for Nene, if he is not interested in winning anytime soon. Other than that, Houston, Portland, Boston should be making a push for him because they all need him

DProfessor: I think Nene on the Pujols Pay Me Plan. He either stays in Denver where he can make max money or goes somewhere with some money like.....Orlando? Chicago?

10. Will the Mavericks repeat?


Ebizz: I say that right now the Mavs are making some sneaky moves. They stole Odom from us, signed Rudy and let a few pieces walk. Im thinking that they are trying to make something else big happen down there. But at this moment I cannot say yes because of how unpredictable the post season was last year (Memphis Grizz and the Pacers)

DProfessor: Neah. They got hot last year and there can't be much left in the tank for JKidd. No more JJ Barea, aka Laker killer, aka slowest guy to ever make a layup. I don't see how they get back to that level with Caron Butler (who helped them out to the great record they had) and Tyson Chandler.

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"In single coverage, it’s automatically coming to me"

Calvin Johnson: In single coverage, it’s automatically coming to me

Posted by Michael David Smith on October 6, 2011, 3:52 PM EDT

AP

NFL players aren’t usually in the business of publicly revealing their teams’ game plans, but Lions receiver Calvin Johnson has let the cat out of the bag on one aspect of the Lions’ offensive scheme: In single coverage, he’s getting the ball.

Johnson was asked about the Lions’ play call for his game-winning touchdown on Sunday against the Cowboys, and Johnson said that the Lions’ offense when they’re near the goal line isn’t brain surgery: If Matthew Stafford looks over and sees Johnson covered by only one defensive back, he’s throwing it up and trusting Johnson to out-leap that defensive back, regardless of what was called in the huddle.

“If we get that single coverage, it’s automatic it’s coming up to me,” Johnson said.

In one respect, it’s pretty bold of Johnson to declare publicly that every defense facing the Lions can count on him getting the ball if they single cover him. On the other hand, it’s not exactly breaking news: I noted previously this season, when the Chiefs twice left Johnson in single coverage with the Lions at the 1-yard line, that anyone who watches the Lions knows that throwing it up to Johnson is their favorite goal-line play.

But while no one should be surprised that the Lions are going to Johnson at the goal line, Johnson was surprised that Rob Ryan’s Cowboys defense left him one-on-one withTerence Newman on the game’s pivotal play.

“When I went out there I was surprised,” Johnson said of seeing only Newman on him. “I knew it was coming from the get-go.”

And every defense that faces the Lions from here on out should know it’s going to Johnson if they single cover him.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/06/calvin-johnson-in-single-coverage-its-automatically-coming-to-me/

Week 3 Picks

Houston at New Orleans	Houston	by 10	Ben Tate	Brees cant do it by himself
NY Giants at Philadelphia	Philly	by 13	Vick plays	Giants arent as good as they think
Jacksonville at Carolina	Carolina	by 7	Cam wins	Gabbert Loses
New England at Buffalo	New England	by 6	Shootout	Late TO for Buffalo
Miami at Cleveland	Miami	by 10	Reggie Bush	Toss up game
San Francisco at Cincinnati	Cincy	by 10	AJ Green is real	SF is who we thought they were
Denver at Tennessee	Tennessee	by 14	CJ2k gets on trax	Tebow time
Detroit at Minnesota	Detroit	by 21	AP fumbles	Or McNabb gets 39 yards again
Baltimore at St. Louis	Baltimore	by 10	Ray Rice	STL still too young, not enough talent
NY Jets at Oakland	Oakland	by 3	Janikowski	Jets get jet lagged
Kansas City at San Diego	SD	by 28	Chiefs suck	This week the coach gets hurt
Arizona at Seattle	Seattle	by 6	12th man	Kolb + 1st division game = booo
Atlanta at Tampa Bay	Tampa Bay	by 3	Comeback kids	Tampa scores late as usual
Green Bay at Chicago	Chicago	by 7	Trap game	GB let Cam go for 400 and barely won
Pittsburgh at Indianapolis	Blitzburg	by 24	Ouch	The artist formerly known as Kerry Collins retires
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Washington at Dallas	Washington	by 7	Injuries	Grossman does just enough not to lose