I just reviewed the Dallas Cowboys 2010 regular season schedule and I think the best they could do is 14-2. The worst they could do is 11-5. The NFC East is going to be a relatively weak conference with the Giants being the only serious competition this year. Their complete regular season schedule is listed below.
@ WAS
CHI
@ HOU
BYE
TEN
@ MIN
NYG
JAX
@ GB
@ NYG
DET
NO
@ IND
PHI
WAS
@ ARI
@ PHI
The most likely losses would be to Green Bay and New Orleans. Other possible losses could be to Tennessee, Indianapolis, and the Giants (@ NYG). Green Bay will have a strong passing attack and it's at Lambeau Field. New Orleans will have the momentum of just winning the Super Bowl, and as long as Brees is healthy, they'll be tough. Tennessee has the best running back in football and Vince Young could be dangerous and unpredictable. Indianapolis has a genius quarterback that could beat any team on any given Sunday. Going to New York to play the Giants is always tough. I think the Cowboys can win there, but if a loss is going to come, it could just be at New York.
What do you think about my prediction? If you're a Redskins or Eagles fan, I'm sure you wrongly disagree. So, aside from those guys, if you have a different opinion, leave a comment.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
NFL Teams That Nobody Likes
This one's easy. Here are the teams that NOBODY likes.
1. Washington Redskins
2. Philadelphia Eagles
3. New York Giants
My 9-year old son calls these (very unaffectionately):
1. The dead skins
2. The dirty little birdies
3. The dirty little midgets
When I ask him, "Who likes the Redskins?" His answer is quickly, "NOBODY!" That's just how it is.
Of course I taught it to him like that, but he seems to like it quite a bit.
GO COWBOYS!
1. Washington Redskins
2. Philadelphia Eagles
3. New York Giants
My 9-year old son calls these (very unaffectionately):
1. The dead skins
2. The dirty little birdies
3. The dirty little midgets
When I ask him, "Who likes the Redskins?" His answer is quickly, "NOBODY!" That's just how it is.
Of course I taught it to him like that, but he seems to like it quite a bit.
GO COWBOYS!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
NFL Lockout in 2011? Really?
The NFL owners and players are talking about a possible lockout in the NFL season. Why? Players want more money and owners want to pay less money. Maybe the owners just don't want to pay more money than they already are. Regardless, the owners' main reason is so they will make more money.
I am not one of those that complains because players make millions of dollars, and I don't care that owners can make billions of dollars. I hate that it's so expensive to go to a game, with tickets, parking, and concessions, but I get a choice there and that choice is to watch it on a large HD TV in my living room instead. Anyways, even if players didn't make that kind of money, owners are still going to charge as much as fans are willing to pay, and stadiums are sold out, so that's that.
My problem is about the fact that NFL owners and players can't just all get happy and the negative public image that causes about the greatest sport in this country - football.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American earned $43,460 in 2009. I didn't do the math, but my guess is that the average cost of living to go with that was probably more than half of that. So, who thinks the average American wants to hear about an NFL lockout due to salaries and other financial complaints? Let's see. . .
In 2009, the average base salary for an NFL player was $990,000. The minimum NFL salary was $310,000. Of course, that means that out of the 53 players on each team's roster, the 53rd player made at least $310,000. That's a lot of money. Maybe the NFL owners have a legitimate complaint. Well, according to the USA Today, in September 2009, the average NFL team value was over $1 Billion. Value takes into account things like players' salaries. That means that AFTER owners pay their players, their teams are still worth over $1 Billion.
Hey, if all these guys want to fight about money, I'm not mad. I just think they should get behind a closed door and get a deal done. People who make $43,000 per year just don't want to hear about it.
I am not one of those that complains because players make millions of dollars, and I don't care that owners can make billions of dollars. I hate that it's so expensive to go to a game, with tickets, parking, and concessions, but I get a choice there and that choice is to watch it on a large HD TV in my living room instead. Anyways, even if players didn't make that kind of money, owners are still going to charge as much as fans are willing to pay, and stadiums are sold out, so that's that.
My problem is about the fact that NFL owners and players can't just all get happy and the negative public image that causes about the greatest sport in this country - football.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American earned $43,460 in 2009. I didn't do the math, but my guess is that the average cost of living to go with that was probably more than half of that. So, who thinks the average American wants to hear about an NFL lockout due to salaries and other financial complaints? Let's see. . .
In 2009, the average base salary for an NFL player was $990,000. The minimum NFL salary was $310,000. Of course, that means that out of the 53 players on each team's roster, the 53rd player made at least $310,000. That's a lot of money. Maybe the NFL owners have a legitimate complaint. Well, according to the USA Today, in September 2009, the average NFL team value was over $1 Billion. Value takes into account things like players' salaries. That means that AFTER owners pay their players, their teams are still worth over $1 Billion.
Hey, if all these guys want to fight about money, I'm not mad. I just think they should get behind a closed door and get a deal done. People who make $43,000 per year just don't want to hear about it.
Monday, July 26, 2010
No, You Carry My Shoulder Pads Roy!
Roy Williams says it's a rookie tradition to carry the shoulder pads of veteran players. Dez Bryant thinks he should carry his own pads. I'm all for traditions and who knows - maybe Bryant should carry someone's pads. Patrick Crayton was ranked #60 in 2009 among NFL wide receivers with 622 receiving yards. Miles Austin was #3 with 1,320 yards and 11 touchdowns. Maybe he could carry Austin's pads, but Roy Williams should maybe carry Bryant's pads after last season's #67 ranking and only 596 receiving yards. Dude - shut up and catch the ball!
And that ends the shortest blog post I've ever written. The End.
And that ends the shortest blog post I've ever written. The End.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Top 10 NFL Hall of Fame Running Backs
Aren't Top 10 lists fun? I like them because everyone's list is different. If you follow sports, you have a Top 10 List of your own, probably several Top 10 lists. This particular list is so much fun because it's a list of great running backs - the most exciting guys on the field - those who touch the ball more than anyone other than the Quarterback and the Center. Because of that, the great ones become household names that younger backs have to live up to for all time.
The "modern era" of the Pro Football Hall of Fame consists of 27 running backs (halfbacks & fullbacks). Many of those players are so old and have been retired for so long (and in some cases have already passed away), that many younger football fans have not heard of them, and that's really too bad. Most of the names on the list, however, are very well known. You'll find names like Doak Walker (SMU) and Paul Hornung (Notre Dame - Go Irish!), and everyone knows Frank Gifford from Monday Night Football. But, like I said, so many of those names are of players that even I had to look up. With that said, my Top 10 list of NFL Hall of Fame running backs is filled with "household" names and greatness.
1. Walter Payton
2. Barry Sanders
3. Emmitt Smith
4. Earl Campbell
5. Jim Brown
6. Tony Dorsett
7. Eric Dickerson
8. Marcus Allen
9. Gale Sayers
10.Thurman Thomas
Players who were edged out of my Top 10 List were: O.J. Simpson, Larry Czonka, Franco Harris, and John Riggins. Czonka played on the famous Dolphins undefeated team. Harris is known for "The Immaculate Reception". John Riggins was a total bruiser (and too bad he was a Redskin). And O.J. . . . .
You tell me - where did I go wrong with my list? Who should be there and who shouldn't be? Any arguments on who's number 1? If so, provide feedback on my blog and let me know.
The "modern era" of the Pro Football Hall of Fame consists of 27 running backs (halfbacks & fullbacks). Many of those players are so old and have been retired for so long (and in some cases have already passed away), that many younger football fans have not heard of them, and that's really too bad. Most of the names on the list, however, are very well known. You'll find names like Doak Walker (SMU) and Paul Hornung (Notre Dame - Go Irish!), and everyone knows Frank Gifford from Monday Night Football. But, like I said, so many of those names are of players that even I had to look up. With that said, my Top 10 list of NFL Hall of Fame running backs is filled with "household" names and greatness.
1. Walter Payton
2. Barry Sanders
3. Emmitt Smith
4. Earl Campbell
5. Jim Brown
6. Tony Dorsett
7. Eric Dickerson
8. Marcus Allen
9. Gale Sayers
10.Thurman Thomas
Players who were edged out of my Top 10 List were: O.J. Simpson, Larry Czonka, Franco Harris, and John Riggins. Czonka played on the famous Dolphins undefeated team. Harris is known for "The Immaculate Reception". John Riggins was a total bruiser (and too bad he was a Redskin). And O.J. . . . .
You tell me - where did I go wrong with my list? Who should be there and who shouldn't be? Any arguments on who's number 1? If so, provide feedback on my blog and let me know.
Friday, July 23, 2010
NFL Divisional Rankings Predictions
Today is the start of preseason in the NFL and I've put together my list of divisional ranking predictions for the end of the 2010/2011 NFL season. First of all, I believe that the worst teams by the end of this NFL season will be (in order from worst to bad): Rams, Raiders, Browns, Bills, Chiefs. The best teams will be (in order from best to very good): Cowboys, Saints, Colts, 49ers, Ravens.
With that said, these are my predictions for the NFL divisional rankings as of the end of the 2010/2011 NFL Season.
I think at this point, I'll hold off on giving playoff and Super Bowl predictions until I've seen at least a few games of the NFL regular season.
With that said, these are my predictions for the NFL divisional rankings as of the end of the 2010/2011 NFL Season.
I think at this point, I'll hold off on giving playoff and Super Bowl predictions until I've seen at least a few games of the NFL regular season.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Top NFL Fantasy Picks
Running Backs - The most important fantasy football position.
1. Chris Johnson
2. Adrian Peterson
3. Maurice Jones-Drew
4. Michael Turner
5. Ray Rice
Wide Receivers
1. Andre Johnson
2. Miles Austin
3. Sidney Rice
4. Randy Moss
5. Calvin Johnson
Quarterbacks
1. Drew Brees
2. Tony Romo
3. Peyton Manning
4. Aaron Rodgers
5. Matt Schaub
Tight Ends
1. Vernon Davis
2. Dallas Clark
3. Jason Witten
4. Tony Gonzalez
5. Jermichael Finley
Team / Defense
1. 49ers
2. Saints
3. Cowboys
4. Jets
5. Broncos
Kickers (sorry - had to add them)
1. Nate Kaeding
2. Matt Prader
3. David Akers
4. Rob Bironas
5. Ryan Longwell
1. Chris Johnson
2. Adrian Peterson
3. Maurice Jones-Drew
4. Michael Turner
5. Ray Rice
Wide Receivers
1. Andre Johnson
2. Miles Austin
3. Sidney Rice
4. Randy Moss
5. Calvin Johnson
Quarterbacks
1. Drew Brees
2. Tony Romo
3. Peyton Manning
4. Aaron Rodgers
5. Matt Schaub
Tight Ends
1. Vernon Davis
2. Dallas Clark
3. Jason Witten
4. Tony Gonzalez
5. Jermichael Finley
Team / Defense
1. 49ers
2. Saints
3. Cowboys
4. Jets
5. Broncos
Kickers (sorry - had to add them)
1. Nate Kaeding
2. Matt Prader
3. David Akers
4. Rob Bironas
5. Ryan Longwell
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