Mizzo’s NFL Divisional Playoff Weekend Picks
3-1 Wild Card Round
35-16 for year
Not much analysis is needed.
These match ups are what you thought they are. I know you all are shocked I didn’t pick Philly, but Tom Coughlin has answered the bell for at least a year now and there’s your difference.
Yeah the Eagles are hot and Donovan, Dawkins and co. will fight to the end but I just don’t see a happy headline come Saturday morning here in Philly. Do they blow it all up here after Sunday? Depends on Justin Tuck.
Ed Reed is the only unanimous All-Pro pick. Why wasn’t he DPY again? Man
he’s all over the damn place and with big brother Ray roaming and Terrell Suggs gettin’ them speed knocks this is the team that will move on.
Offense, smoffense..just give Ed the ball and watch the fellas pose for the cameras on their way to the end zone. This is where Kerry Collins’ conservative style fails the Titans.
If Joe Flacco can manage the game without feelin’ all queasy in the huddle because Ray Ray is staring at him all crazy, then Baltimore wins this game in dramatic fashion.
Steve Smith is due for a big game. This game will be closer than you think and like I say below, the difference will be the ground game in the fourth quarter. Warner’s been here, so he’ll make sure the young fellas are calm enough in the huddle when they need to be. Breaston on special teams will be a key, but DeAngelo and Stewart are just too damn much.
None of that Sproles stuff this week. Rivers will have to put the ball in the air right behind the
linebacker level and hope his receivers don’t drop the rock when they see ‘em comin’. I know they’ve played all year with out Merriman, but this is where San Diego will miss him the most. I see Ben picking his spots–after getting off the turf–and finding receivers in stride right out of their breaks. Don’t plan on Gates being as effective with all those Blitzburgh linebackers running around. Look for LaDanian to give it a try. He’s gotta be feeling some kinda way having the best seat in the house.
Mike Tomlin…are you ready for the big time?
From CBS Sportsline:
NEW YORK — Adam “Pacman” Jones suggested Saturday his days with the Dallas Cowboys may not be over.
In an interview on CBS’ NFL pregame show, the oft-troubled cornerback said that not only does he expect to play football next season, “I think I might be back in Dallas.”
Host James Brown then asked: “And you have an inkling that Jerry Jones will give you another shot?”
Jones grinned and said, “Yeah, I do,” but didn’t offer any details to back his assertion.
Cowboys spokesman Rich Dalrymple said the team had no comment.
Dallas released Jones on Wednesday after a turbulent season in which he was suspended six games for an off-field scuffle and made little impact on the field.
The Cowboys had traded for Jones despite the cornerback’s suspension for the 2007 season after multiple incidents while with the Tennessee Titans. On Oct. 7, Jones got into a scuffle with a bodyguard who was part of a team-employed security detail.
The 25-year-old Jones spent part of his time away from football taking part in an alcohol rehabilitation program.
Flanked by lawyer Robert Langford, Jones was interviewed Saturday via satellite from California. He insisted his troubles were behind him.
“I did have an alcohol problem, but I have addressed the alcohol problem and went to AA,” he said. “I went there for 2½ months, going to AA every other week, seeing my counselors every day. Regardless … I’m doing whatever it takes for me to change my life as a man, you know. Football, I’ll always love football and always want to play football, but I still got to take care of myself as a person also.”
I don’t know what to say about that.
Good luck to Adam. I hope he finds peace.
I do know that Larry Fitzgerald is a monster. His nick name should be stick ‘em.
The Edge is playing like he’s got a point to prove.
The same Titans fans who tried to run Vince out of town are very SILENT right now..what now? Vince should demand a trade and put the Titans organization on blast …Coach Fisher can have Kerry Collins and Chris Simms…
A very telling exercise in be careful what you wish for. You will hear no one in the media criticize Collins. Trust me.
If Vince is having or was having problems, he better get it together quick. Some well placed scrambles would have won the game.
Carolina is putting up a stinker. Since they are so far down, the conventional running game is neutralized. They better put DeAngelo in space and run some reverses or screen passes to Steve Smith or this will get ugly.
Eagles win tomorrow and their in they’re in the Super Bowl.
I am hoping that the Chargers will pull it out. The NFL is a beautiful thing — being .500 during the season may result in a home field advantage if we win tomorrow.
Even though ED was “politically incorrect,” he has a point. In my opinion, Mrs. Obama truly helped the President-elect. She wasn’t the only reason why he won, but certainly seeing the image of an African-American family, including a wife who does not look like Beyonce Knowles/Vanessa L. Williams, spoke volumes.
Very true.
I leave for an hour and go to Wendy’s and The Cardinals are up 27-7, I knew the Panthers were trouble when “Edge” was ripping 7 yard gains. Well Peppers better get ready because this is last game in Carolina and “Jake the Snake” ain’t a franchise QB and Warner still is, what will happen If he retires after this season and the job by defualt goes to Matt Linert?
Its such an interesting dynamic to see the winners of the Punt, Pass & Kick Competition….that is just so interesting.
Buh-bye Delhomme
Wow!!
I know this is after the fact but I had a feeling the Cards would go into Charlotte and tap the Panthers but I wasn’t expecting this. I’m actually happy for the Cards because it’s good to see a perennial underdog step up from time to time. That being said, the winner of Phi v NY will go Tampa.
That winner is? Heck if I know. The Giants being the #1 seed at home and rested is scary as well as the two road team winning today doesn’t look good for the Eagles. On the other hand, the Silver and Green has a scary defense that’s been helped by the finally balanced offensive playcalling. Westbrook’s injuries may catch up to him tomorrow which is imperative that Buckhalter get some touches. I also think again the loss of Plax will hurt the Giants more than they let on.
My call is either the Eagles win going away or lose a tight one.
Oh yeah, Pittsburgh over SD in a walk.
Nothing like watching your phone in the middle of your daughter’s dance recital
GO RAVENS!!!
Two-Face,
How great would it be to see Ravens-Steelers III?
Des,
It’ll probably be 11-10 as the final.
The Cardinals ‘opportunistic’ defense sort of reminds me of the Colts’ much maligned defense during their Super Bowl year. Adrian Wilson is a Pro Bowl safety. Betrand Berry and Dockett are solid pass rushers. So they got impact players on defense, but the imbalance on offense put that defense in a bind at inopportune times.
Cardinals are playing more focused on defense, but it seems a light came on when EDGERRIN JAMES was allowed to play..Coach Whisenhunt and/or Cardinals’ management had been very stubborn in playing Edge and it may have had an affect on the team as a whole..strange as that may seem.
Kurt Warner isn’t going to win by throwing 40 to 45 times a game and it took 16 weeks for Whisenhunt to figure that out. Playing in the weak NFC West may have clouded their judgment. However, if the Cards are serious about winning the NFC or a SuperBowl, they MUST RUN THE FOOTBALL..
Kurt doesn’t have to relive the Rams’ passing glory from 1999, manage the offense make solid throws to Fitz/Boldin and allow Edge to get into a rhythm.
Whisenhunt may not want Edge in ARZ, but Edgerrin is Hall of Fame RB and when Edge put Cardinals’ management on blast two weeks ago prior to the Atlanta playoff game it forced Coach Whiz to make a decision if you are serious about winning, YOU HAVE TO RUN THE FOOTBALL WITH HIM..
…And one more thing, Jake Delohmme’s career as a Carolina Panther is likely over…
Two-Face,
And it will be so controversial, a rule change may take place
Dude. . .Jim Leonhard! He’s a walk-on at University of Cheddar, then basically a walk-on in the NFL. Comes from bumblef**k tiny town in Wisconsin and now is bringing seriously thump down to all comers. I’m suddenly a Ravens fan.
Dude…where have you been?
T3 tried to tell me…..but I didn’t want to listen. Now i’m eating crow.
Jake Delhomme played like a “busta” and the Panthers only showed up for one series. The Cards are on a mission and teams better start taking them seriously.
I gotta give props to Warren Sapp, who said that BOTH #1 seeds would go down on yesterday.
Can someone explain to me how Adam Jones is suing ESPN, but is doing interviews with them???
The same reason why I won’t give this guy an inch of pub on this site. Anyone who does is a fool.
What happened to Carolina?
Ok…..I’m late you guys already talked about everything. I’m here for the Eagles game though. LOL