Earlier today:
*CFB Picks!
*Simmons vs. Colbert!
*Yahoo vs. Reggie Bush!
*Friday Wrap!
NFL WEEK 2! Let's just get right to it, coming off of last week's "what-curse?" start (jinx alert!):
Falcons over Bucs: It's only Week 2 and we're already talking about Cadillac Williams being hurt?
Bears over Lions: It's not just Chicago's home opener; anyone want to bet against a second straight shutout?
Bengals over Browns: As it turns out, you picked the wrong "Johnson" with that Top 3 fantasy draft pick. Shoulda gone with Rudi, yo.
Saints over Packers: Because it can't get much worse for Green Bay than a second straight loss at home... to a team that barely has one.
Colts over Texans: Peyton is back on the dome turf, and not even Samkon Gado will be able to stop him.
Dolphins over Bills: Just don't expect Nick Saban to fuck up the replay-flag toss again this week.
Vikings over Panthers: And Minnesota continues to play out the early-season storyline of the year -- the "righting of the ship."
Eagles over Giants: I'm betting Donovan McNabb watched all that fawning coverage of Eli Manning last week and said, "We'll see, bitches..."
Ravens over Raiders: Can it get more "embarrassing" for Oakland than Monday night's shutout? Why yes it can!
49ers over Rams: Last week was no fluke – the Niners are improved; meanwhile, will the Rams get scoring from anyone but the kicker?
Cards over Seahawks: Deion Branch is instantly Seattle's best WR; he wouldn't be the SECOND-best WR for Arizona. Fast track favors Cards.
Broncos over Chiefs: How good would Jay Cutler look in a Chiefs uniform right now? Damon Huard + Herm Edwards' weak offense = Another KC loss.
Pats over Jets: "Master vs. Protege" is a better storyline than "Manning vs. Manning." Think the Genius taught his ward ALL his tricks?
Chargers over Titans: Maybe after Tennessee falls to 0-2, they'll start Vince Young. Of course, Rivers is the new poster boy for patience.
Redskins over Cowboys: And when it's over, there will be a full-on QB contro in Big D, led by T.O., who can't resist the primetime platform.
Jags over Steelers: On Monday night, Big Ben is KO'ed by the nasty Jags D and Leftwich wins over more fans leading JAX to a h-u-g-e win.
(Season: 12-4)
Comments Question: What's the most intriguing NFL storyline of the week (and why)?
-- D.S.
Update (2:23 p.m.): Check back on Sunday for an all-day Comment tailgate on all things NFL. I'll set up a post before the games start, then leave the comments open all day for you to have your say about the games. You can talk before, during, after, whatever. It'll be a big experiment. (And I'm doing the same thing for CFB tomorrow, as long as you're just sitting in front of the TV doing nothing but watch games.)
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The "righting of the ship" carries a lot of weight. Childress is doing something right and if Minny stands the first three weeks it'll be something to take notice of.
I like it Dan. How many games has Big Ben been KO'd in? Steelers line isn't exactly a pushover.
The pride of Miami University will again do what great QBs do...just win.
Oh...luckily for me, I have both Rudi AND Chad Johnson on my team. Unfortunately, McNair is my current starter.
I got Rudi, yo. Lovin him.
I pick Miami over Buffalo too, but just barely. The Bills defense is gonna have a great year.
And thanks for picking against my Cowboys in primetime.
Dan, what's the over/under on:
(my predictions in parens)
1. Time into the game before T.O. has his first "in-your-face" exchange with Bledsoe? (11:58)
2. Quarters until Favre gets booed at home? (3)
3. Pass attempts before Blake throws a backwards pass that the Ravens take back for a TD? (11)
4. Touches before LT racks up 150 all-purpose yards? (7)
rob (warwick)
This might be an odd comment, but here goes. I know that when you were writing for ESPN you were obviously censored both with content and with language. However, it is odd to read such a great writing dropping f-bombs as adjectives. You are a fantastic writer, can't you think of something more intelligent to say than "Just don't expect Nick Saban to fuck up the replay-flag toss again this week".
Am I the only one who feels like this? It just isn't professional (and yes I do know this is a blog). But Shanoff is a pro, I guess I just expected different.
Am I the only one who feels like this? It just isn't professional (and yes I do know this is a blog). But Shanoff is a pro, I guess I just expected different.
Jeff,
I kinda felt that way the first time he dropped the f-bomb.
But, you know what? That's what I'd bet Dolphins fans were *thinking* the other night. So, I'm OK with it when it's done in the "hey, I'm thinkin' the same things you guys are" vein.
I'd *love* to hear it on a national broadcast ...
"Favre ... back to pass ... down the middle ... FUCK!!! ... intercepted again! What the fuck was he looking at?? Another pick, and the Packers lose again!"
But simply dropping it, just to seem "edgy" or "hip" ... nah ... leave edgy and hip to the young'uns.
you gotta include spreads with these picks boss.
sons of kc
it's a personal blog not associated with any media outlet, government agency, or, as far as i know, tipper gore.... dan is under no obligation to censor himself if he feels an f-bomb necessary.
i like a good f-bomb.
oh right, the reason i was posting in the first place. Ravens/Raiders... its games like this that make me nervous. for all intents and purposes it should be a cake walk... but, this could have disaster written all over it. i'm going to say we (the ravens) will still pull it out, but it will be a humbling, "come back in the 4th quarter to win it and remind us that before last week no one thought we'd make the playoffs", kind of game.
but of course i'm *hoping* for a repeat of the buccs game. woot.
Jeff --
Your point is well-taken on the F-bomb. I'd like to use them judiciously -- like in the way where there's nothing to say BUT "F!!!"
But I certainly understand your point: There are more clever ways to make comments than to flat-out curse.
But a well-placed curse can be VERY effective. It's just a question of picking my spots.
I'm glad you pointed it out.
-- Dan
I feel so special... I was given a direct reply from the Quickie master himself! DS, of course there are perfect times for it, I was just struck by the use of the f-bomb in the instance with Saban.
Anyway, you da man Shanoff. I'm so glad you are continuing to write here. Was bummed when the Quickie died.
The Eagles very well may beat the Giants, but I'll be more conviced Philly isn't the weak sister of the NFC East when they play someone besides Texas A&M.
Dan, two things: First, Deion Branch is a good player, but he's not instantly the Seahawks' best receiver...that's still Darrell Jackson, one of the most underrated players in the NFL. He's got three 1000 yard seasons, Branch has none. Branch's career high in TDs was five, last year, Jackson's had seasons of 9, 8, 7, and 6 TDs. Hell, he caught 3 TD passes in six games last year, only two fewer than Branch had in all 16.
Plus, I'm not sure exactly how Qwest Field is a "fast track." Usually, that refers to domes, and Seattle hasn't played indoors since 2001.
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