tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post116800974311305592..comments2024-03-17T03:18:56.070-04:00Comments on Dan Shanoff: Friday 01/05 A.M. Quickie:Playoffs, Coaching Moves, MVPs and More!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168101413532920322007-01-06T11:36:00.000-05:002007-01-06T11:36:00.000-05:00How can the same guy your rips every baseball play...How can the same guy your rips every baseball player who either has been caught using performance enhancing drugs or may have used performance enhancing drugs, think it is ridiculous that a guy who was caught using performance enhancing drugs be the Defensive MVP in the NFL. This is a big surprise to me, as one who bashes David Ortiz as an MVP candidate, but think that Travis Hafner should always win the MVP. If someone cheat, Shawne Merriman, he cannot win awards. Bottom line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168041208378636472007-01-05T18:53:00.001-05:002007-01-05T18:53:00.001-05:00You honestly compared Shawn Merriman getting "slig...You honestly compared Shawn Merriman getting "slighted" to Michael Jordan?<BR/><BR/>Last time I checked, Jordan never cheated.<BR/><BR/>Taking steroids is cheating. If you bye his tainted supplement explanation than you're an idiot. Every expert will tell you it's a bogus excuse.<BR/><BR/>So if he took steroids, he knew he was cheating and he was cheating to improve his performance on the field. And if you cheat to improve your performance and get caught, you certainly shouldn't be rewarded for that cheating-enhanced performance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168041199221595752007-01-05T18:53:00.000-05:002007-01-05T18:53:00.000-05:00Taylor: 62 tackles, 13.5 sacks, 2 INT, 9 forced fu...Taylor: 62 tackles, 13.5 sacks, 2 INT, 9 forced fumbles, 11 PD, 2 TD, <B>16 GP</B>.<BR/><BR/>Merriman: 63 tackles, 17 sacks, 1 INT, 4 forced fumbles, 8 PD, 0 TD, <B>12 GP</B>.<BR/><BR/>Yeah. Right.<BR/><BR/>And applying the Jordan analogy to Merriman may just be the single dumbest thing you've ever wrote on this site, which is sayin' a lot.Brigadier Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05742130478649586656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168040434708605602007-01-05T18:40:00.000-05:002007-01-05T18:40:00.000-05:00It must be based on talent because it's certainly ...It must be based on talent because it's certainly not based on anything like merit or on field accomplishments, where Merriman is not even in the stratosphere as what Tayor and Bailey accomplished on the field this year.<BR/><BR/>He's a pass rushing LB. And a roid head.<BR/><BR/>Get a grip and clue, Shanoff.Brigadier Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05742130478649586656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168030638139299262007-01-05T15:57:00.000-05:002007-01-05T15:57:00.000-05:004th place!!! Woo-hoo! And I have the best record ...4th place!!! Woo-hoo! And I have the best record (25-4). I'll jump to first if I win out. Two of my teams are touchdown underdogs, however...well, picking favorites wasn't how I got here...<BR/><BR/>Wait a minute - how exactly does Shawn Merriman deserve the Defensive POY despite playing just 12 games? Discount the reason why he was suspended...would you really rather have 12 games of Merriman over 16 games of Bailey or Taylor? Or are you voting purely on talent...in which case, couldn't you give the award to someone who was out the whole year with an injury?Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764597535956025803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168026529374524222007-01-05T14:48:00.000-05:002007-01-05T14:48:00.000-05:00Did Bidwell sell the Cardinals?Until that day, Ari...Did Bidwell sell the Cardinals?<BR/><BR/>Until that day, Arizona is the worst HC gig in the NFL.<BR/><BR/>Which is saying alot with Oakland (Al "Emperor Palpatine" Davis) and Detroit (Matt "Rasputin" Millen) in the same league.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168024248745102562007-01-05T14:10:00.000-05:002007-01-05T14:10:00.000-05:00"I'm just glad Urlacher didnt win again. He's the ..."I'm just glad Urlacher didnt win again. He's the most overrated defensive player since Jason Sehorn."<BR/><BR/><BR/>- Who's rating him so high? He was 4th in the DPOY voting. Do you really think he's not one of the top 5 defensive players in the game?? please.<BR/><BR/><BR/>"And it isnt just me, does anyone remember the SI poll of NFL players where Urlacher was voted the 2d most overrated player in the NFL behind TO?"<BR/><BR/>- Don't seriously bring up some stupid poll as an argument!!! You know who was 3rd on that list: Peyton (so that tells you how serious to take that poll)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168021179357429392007-01-05T13:19:00.000-05:002007-01-05T13:19:00.000-05:00@cmfostI didn't mean to disrespect, it was said in...@cmfost<BR/><BR/>I didn't mean to disrespect, it was said in the heat of the moment, or typed as it were.<BR/><BR/>All I'm saying here is, while I agree with the offensive talent being in place at the skill positions, the Cards have one HUGE factor against them: the Bidwells.<BR/><BR/>See profootballtalk.com for their story today on how the Cards new coach will have to keep 7 assistants from Green's staff. Why would that be the case on a team that won 16 games over the past 3 years? Certainly these guys didn't get the job done.<BR/><BR/>This would never be mandated in Pittsburgh. The new coach will have total freedom to bring in whatever coaches he wants. The other difference is that any coach he keeps (LeBeau, Whipple, etc) will be worth it and deserving.<BR/><BR/>Being from Pittsburgh and a lifelong Pirate fan, I know bad ownership. The Bidwells are one of the worst.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08338217120051516790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168020375135884502007-01-05T13:06:00.000-05:002007-01-05T13:06:00.000-05:00As a follow-up to Urlacher: CHI finished 9th in sa...As a follow-up to Urlacher: CHI finished 9th in sacks with 40 and Brian had a whopping zero! They ask him to tackle on runs and drop back into middle zone coverage on passes.chipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233463496650742328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168020158144422042007-01-05T13:02:00.000-05:002007-01-05T13:02:00.000-05:00I only saw a couple parts of a few Bears games, bu...I only saw a couple parts of a few Bears games, but I recall Urlacher landing on a lot of piles after the play was over and the announcers saying, "And look who got in on that tackle!" He's definitely a solid player, but not head-and-shoulders above other linebackers.<BR/><BR/>Mikepcfl: I agree. How in the world did Ray Lewis get a vote for DPOY?!?! Did a voter just come out of a 5-year coma?chipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233463496650742328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168019830064663612007-01-05T12:57:00.000-05:002007-01-05T12:57:00.000-05:00I think every competitive coach would rather coach...I think every competitive coach would rather coach Pittsburgh. Who would you rather face off against? The Browns, Bengals and Ravens... or ... The Jets, Buffalo and Belicheck?<BR/><BR/>And who would you rather coach? Rothlisberger or the ghost of Culpepper and Joey? The aging Miami D or the slightly younger Pittsburgh D?<BR/><BR/>I think anyone can take Pittsburgh and win their division next year. I don't think anyone can win in Miami for at least 2 years. And that's being charitable, if NE actually falls apart in some way, which isn't likely. You're not going to make more money if you don't win, so you go with Pittsburgh. I'm not sure Rooney will take any big name guys, but I think the potential is there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168019138767331842007-01-05T12:45:00.000-05:002007-01-05T12:45:00.000-05:00@hisjazzinessI think in terms of having a chance t...@hisjazziness<BR/><BR/>I think in terms of having a chance to build a winning team with some young talent especially at the skill positions make Arizona a prime job for any coach to take.<BR/><BR/>The biggest problem with the Pitt job is who you are following and what the expectations will be.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168018779521305982007-01-05T12:39:00.001-05:002007-01-05T12:39:00.001-05:00I've watched plenty of Bears' games where Urlacher...I've watched plenty of Bears' games where Urlacher goes flying around, but never hits anyone. <BR/><BR/>And it isnt just me, does anyone remember the SI poll of NFL players where Urlacher was voted the 2d most overrated player in the NFL behind TO? <BR/><BR/>And to show I am not a homer, Ray Lewis is now overrated. He is at best the Ravens 4th or 5th best defensive player (behind Reed, Scott, Thomas, Suggs, Pryce, McAllister).Mikepcflhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980600874603719777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168018744645488652007-01-05T12:39:00.000-05:002007-01-05T12:39:00.000-05:00Saying that the Arizona job is better than the Ste...Saying that the Arizona job is better than the Steelers gig makes me think whoever said that knows nothing about sports.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08338217120051516790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168018737419974482007-01-05T12:38:00.001-05:002007-01-05T12:38:00.001-05:00I don't think Shawn Merriman should be voted out ...I don't think Shawn Merriman should be voted out because of steroids, but the fact that he missed 4 games in a crucial part of his teams season. <BR/><BR/>He did his punishment and is now due to stand for more harsh punishment if he is caught again. We may not agree with the punishment, but that's what it is and writer's should follow those guidlines when voting for an offseason award.<BR/><BR/>However he did miss 4 games. If it were due to injury people would hold that against him, and they should here. There were 4 games where he did absolutly nothing while Taylor and Bailey were out helping their team win football games. That should count against him as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168018725995920812007-01-05T12:38:00.000-05:002007-01-05T12:38:00.000-05:00Ok, time for the playoffs and there are some inter...Ok, time for the playoffs and there are some interesting match ups for this First Round of the NFL Playoffs. Let's start with the Saturday Games.<BR/><BR/>Game #1:<BR/>Kansas City at Indianapolis - If Kansas City and Larry Johnson can do a solid job of controlling the clock and running the ball on the Indy defense like just about every team has done on them, Then Peyton Manning is going to have to have the game of his life to win this game. And I just do not see that happening.<BR/><BR/>Prediction - Kansas City 27 Indianapolis 17<BR/><BR/>Game #2<BR/>Dallas at Seattle - Why this is the Saturday Night Game I have no idea. This game has the potential to be the worst of the 4 macthups. Dallas comes off a humbling defeat to the Detroit Lions when they needed a win for a shot at the division title. Seattle is continuing to get better as Alexander and Hasselbeck continue to get healthy. Seattle with it recent playoff success and home field should make sort work of the overrated Tony Romo, Terrell "Mr Drops" Owens and the Dallas Comboys.<BR/><BR/>Predictions - Seattle 28 Dallas 10<BR/><BR/>On to the Sunday Games that have some interesting Division Match ups.<BR/><BR/>Game #1<BR/>New York Jets at New England - The Mentor versus the Pupil. And this time the battle tested Patriots will get the best of Eric and the Jets. Mangini may have one the last time in Foxboro but this is the Playoffs and the Patriots just do not lose at home during the playoffs and the also have a history of not losing to teams twice in a Season.<BR/><BR/>Predictions - New England 24 New York 13<BR/><BR/>Game #2<BR/>New York Giants at Philadelphia - This game should be a slugfest. The red hot Eagles taking on the lucky to be there Giants. Manning versus the resurgant Jeff Garcia. And in this game I think the Veteran Leadership that Garcia provides as well as Andy Reids playoff experience leads the way.<BR/><BR/>Prediction - Philadelphia 17 New York 14CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168018014877101892007-01-05T12:26:00.000-05:002007-01-05T12:26:00.000-05:00LeBron's theme song should be "We Fly High" by Jim...LeBron's theme song should be "We Fly High" by Jim Jones<BR/><BR/>We fly high, No Lie, You know this (BALLIN!)<BR/><BR/>Foreign rides, outside, its like showbiz (We in the building)<BR/><BR/>We stay fly, No Lie, You know this (BALLIN!) <BR/><BR/>Hips and Thighs, Oh my, Stay focusWuzUpGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17432324921980566815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168017827162090852007-01-05T12:23:00.000-05:002007-01-05T12:23:00.000-05:00I'm convinced you're going to see the upset of the...<I>I'm convinced you're going to see the upset of the year, but I don't actually want to say that out loud</I><BR/><BR/>Ack! No, Dan. Don't do it, please.TJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923521765537437204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168016544283329572007-01-05T12:02:00.000-05:002007-01-05T12:02:00.000-05:00Pitt vs. Miami will be all about the money. Pitt ...Pitt vs. Miami will be all about the money. Pitt will low ball and Miami is probably going to wind up with the highest paid NFL coach.<BR/><BR/>You could make (not necessarily earn) more money at Miami in a short amount of time then you could in 10 years at Pitt.<BR/><BR/>With the high stress / high turnover profession you have to go with the big bucks quick.<BR/><BR/>I think Pitt will wind up with a coordinator (I think they would do well with Grimm) that is making the move up and will take the less money for the opportunity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168016294147564222007-01-05T11:58:00.000-05:002007-01-05T11:58:00.000-05:00Who wouldn't take a lower salary from the Rooneys?...Who wouldn't take a lower salary from the Rooneys? It's like a lifetime employment contract! There will be MUCH more interest in Pittsburgh than Miami.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168015968764249382007-01-05T11:52:00.001-05:002007-01-05T11:52:00.001-05:00All you have to do to stop Steriod use is to say t...All you have to do to stop Steriod use is to say that games in which a caught steroid user is involved is taken off the record...for instance, San Diego's wins before Merriman's suspension wouldn't count toward that teams record. IF he played 5 games, the Chargers are now 9-2 on the season...nine wins doesn't get you into the playoffs...(I think the teams that they played would have to keep whatever outcome happened.) It would only take one year and the steroid problem would be gone.<BR/><BR/>I bet the owners/coaches would start cracking down from the inside. It's about self regulation. If the teams tested their own players and didn't force the league to random test, there would be no steroid problem in any sport.<BR/><BR/>My suggestion would never happen and probably wouldn't be do-able, but I think if some how it got implemented, it would work flawlesslyGaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12578294344206366226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168015931199304662007-01-05T11:52:00.000-05:002007-01-05T11:52:00.000-05:00here is the DPOY Voting totalsPlayer, Team ...here is the DPOY Voting totals<BR/><BR/>Player, Team Votes<BR/>Jason Taylor, Miami 22<BR/>Champ Bailey, Denver 16<BR/>Shawne Merriman, San Diego 6<BR/>Brian Urlacher, Chicago 4<BR/>Ray Lewis, Baltimore 1<BR/>Trevor Price, Baltimore 1CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168015898128925682007-01-05T11:51:00.000-05:002007-01-05T11:51:00.000-05:00Alright, I am a newb and dont know how to edit my ...Alright, I am a newb and dont know how to edit my posts yet.<BR/><BR/>But the argument over the best conference comes down to your criteria. A case can be made for Big East, SEC, Big-10, and Pac 10 this year depending on what criteria you are looking at. I don't think I could make a very good case for either the Big 12 or the ACC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168015835793669452007-01-05T11:50:00.001-05:002007-01-05T11:50:00.001-05:00If you are going to talk about which conference is...If you are going to talk about which conference is having the Best Bowl Season what about the 4-0 Big East with a game saturday and chance to be the only major Conference to go unbeaten.CMFosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291296862033162143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33624629.post-1168015820592941062007-01-05T11:50:00.000-05:002007-01-05T11:50:00.000-05:00Ken:I was trying to use whatever stats I could to ...Ken:<BR/>I was trying to use whatever stats I could to prove my point. However, do you disagree?chipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233463496650742328noreply@blogger.com