- Everything was going right for Seattle as they got two turnovers early in the game. They convert two touchdowns right away and you could hear a pin drop at Lambeau.
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And then "The Great" Brett Favre leads the team to victory. Well, that's what you all want to believe but all he did was manage the game and minimize mistakes. When he plays within the Joey Harrington rules he is very effective.
First off, Green Bay's D stood up to Seattle and gave up 6 points. I don't count the first 14 in which the offense created by a lack of ball control. The Packers D has not been given the credit they deserve.
Second, Ryan Grant bounced back after two fumbles to rush for over 200 yards. In case you don't know this, rushing for 200 yards is a landmark. It's like throwing for 400 yards in a football game. He has to be credited for his performance. By the way, that first fumble was all Favre. He threw the ball low and behind Grant and it allowed Grant to get smoked. Second fumble was just Grant.
Lastly, Favre was able to contain himself yesterday. He loves to gunsling and loves to be the hero. Yesterday's game was big for him because it showed that if he doesn't play selfishly, the way he did against Dallas, his team will be put into a great position to win. If he wants to go downtown and be superman his team will lose. It shows that when a selfish player puts his team first they will give themselves a better opportunity to go further.
New England v. Jacksonville
- The Jags played the Pats tough and all the people who wanted to be bold and pick the underdog got burned. You seem to forget that Tom Brady has never, NEVER lost a playoff home game. He's also the best quarterback in the game. For good measure, he's the greatest quarterback to have ever played the game, period. So if he's going to lose a playoff game in the prime of his career with a team that went 16-0 its not going to happen against Jacksonville.
However, New England's defense was suspect again. It is sad to watch a guy like Junior Seau be outrun by offensive lineman and quarterbacks because at one time this guy was a beast on the football field. As was Tedy Brusci, who has looked old as well. The Patriots will need their offense to continue clicking because they cannot rely on their defense to save the day the way they once did during their championship runs earlier this decade.
Did I mention Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all time?
Indianapolis v. San Diego
- Peyton Manning's team has had another deflating playoff loss yet again. Their defense didn't show up when they needed to the most. Of course, maybe Bob Sanders getting hurt proved how valuable he is to that team.
But San Diego got dinged as well. It wasn't bad enough to have Antonio Gates hurt but Ladainian Tomlinson? Damn. But, what was so impressive was watching Michael Turner play himself into an extra couple million dollars from another team for next year's contract. And then, the 3rd string running back Darren Sproles grabs a screen pass and blew by EVERYONE. That was impressive. Its like the Chargers have a neverending supply of running backs who can perform at will.
Is Philip Rivers a tool or what? He has to shut the hell up. Billy Volek stepped in and it didn't even matter. Rivers isn't that good and should show some humility on the field before New England welcomes him with a dose of shut-up juice.
New York Giants v. Dallas
- I'm watching this game as we speak. Don't really care about this game. This is New England's Super Bowl to lose.
OTHER STUFF
- What the hell is wrong with Joakim Noah? Who does he think he is, Barry Bonds? How can a player be benched by his teammates? This means he must have done something worse than just say bad words to an assistant coach.
I've always felt uneasy about him and I couldn't put my finger on it. At first I thought his teammates at Florida were better, but then I thought he was a Richard when he would make appearances for press conferences. Or it could have been that 'too good to be true' story with that guy. Regardless, he has to be professional. Otherwise he'll just be #### He had a promising future in the NBA and we all thought by being drafted by the Chicago Bulls he could put them over the top. Maybe he's just a cancer on a team full of question marks.
- Scott Rolen for Troy Glaus; whatever.
- Had to drop this on you since I have no affiliation with US Politics. Is your country actually serious with voting for a weak President? Hillary Clinton shows her vulnerability and Americans repay her with a nice victory in New Hampshire. You kidding me? Are you ready for someone who will break down when things are not going so well?
Granted, over 80% of American media is liberal and I expect everyone to give poor Hillary a break but I never expected USA to embrace weakness. But I'm not American, so good luck with that. It's like allowing a weak NFL team to win the Super Bowl - it doesn't happen in sports.
From Toronto, CANADA. On hiatus from sports talk show. Also the starting shortstop for the Lizzards. Honorary member of "The Clique" because I am a made guy. If I ever got to work for Fox Sports I'd put into my contract that I must put in no less than 60 hours of work per week.
