Let's talk football (the American version)

[3-LockBox]

It'll be very interesting to see how the Falcon's season plays out now that Vick's been indicted on animal cruelty and other charges. If what he's accused of turns out to be true, the Falcons better start developing their #2 ASAP.

Well that's OK cuz they got a good #2 in....oh yeah, they traded him...


oops.

[Troy]

I like the idea of Culpepper going to Atlanta.

[3-LockBox]

i think the NFC West will come down to Seattle and Arizona, but this will come down to another 9-7 or 8-8 division winning record. Seattle's window of opportunity closed early last year and they ain't got the players or the front office to open it again. Here's hoping I'm wrong though.

I don't think the Saints emotional high will last this season, and the clock's gonna strike midnight for Brees. They'll make a run for the playoffs though. I think the Panther's might sneak into the Superbowl again. I think the Cowpokes will implode cuz Bill Parcells made that team work (who'da thunk that the Parcells/Jones/T.O. thing wouldn't work out? ) I think the Bears will be in the thick of things too, because of their defense, but if they don't fix the QB thing early, they'll fade. I do think that the Eagles can make it to the Superbowl, if they can keep McNabb healthy for an entire season, which to my knowledge, has happened only once or twice in McNabb's career. Brett Favre will wish he had called it quits.

As much as I like what Micheal Vick brings to the game, character sure seems to run short in his family (remember his brother Marcus' stepping on an opponent during a bowl game a couple of seasons ago?). He's already shown himself to be short tempered and thin-skinned regarding boos and heckling, and now aggitators get to add dogfighting to their repitoire...this is gonna get ugly.

I think the AFC will come down to the Colts-Pats-Chargers-Broncos, in that order. The Ravens are getting too old, on defense and offense, to really challenge for the Superbowl, and their coach, alleged offensive guru Brian Billick, has been way over credited for past accomplishments (he stinks). I think Tennessee is another year or two away from challenging for the SB, but they should make the playoffs.

I don't think the Pats are too old because it was a rather old Giants team back in '89 that went 14-2 and won the SB, with Bill Bellichick as coordinator. Now, players want to play for him especially, and Bellichick will never be in the lurch for seasoned vets to fill gaps when older players go down.

[kexodusc]

Ok fellas, gimme the low-down on the Redskins this year - for some reason the office is full of crazy Washington fans...

[unleasHell]

MY PREDICTION: Los Angeles will STILL not have a team, the NFL can f-off as far as I'm concerned

[Rich-n-Texas]

Just hold on to all those great memories of the LA Raiders years! (He he snicker snicker).

[Rich-n-Texas]

Danny Ozark?!?! Oh Gawd!!! Those were some sad years to be a Phillies fan.

They showed camera video of fans holding up posters and signs at the game acknowledging the milestone. It was pretty funny and ironic at the same time. The Phillies are the first team to be able to tout that dubious distinction.

Yeah, they had some good years, and I was a devout fan for a long time, but baseball just doesn't hold my attention anymore like it used to.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Looks like Jacksonville's interested in Culpepper as well. Joey Harrington is #2 for the Falcons. Never much liked him though... he didn't come across to me as a team player, and I don't think his stats would support a starter's position.

[Troy]

Jacksonville has 2 good QBs already. Neither one is old and retiring soon. They don't really need Culpepper like ATL do.

Vick may not even be on the squad by the season opener if things continue to spiral downward like this. His baggage will be too disruptive to the team.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Jacksonville has 2 good QBs already. Neither one is old and retiring soon. They don't really need Culpepper like ATL do.

Vick may not even be on the squad by the season opener if things continue to spiral downward like this. His baggage will be too disruptive to the team.

Two good points. I think Daunte would be a good fit in Atlanta, I just wonder if he'd be a good leader. He had good success with the Vikings, but he had a great supporting cast there. I always admired Chris Carter during his Eagle and Viking years not just for his abilities as a receiver but also his abilities as a team player. Daunte just doesn't seem like he can command the offense like a Peyton Manning or a Donovan McNabb can.

[Swish]

Two good points. I think Daunte would be a good fit in Atlanta, I just wonder if he'd be a good leader. He had good success with the Vikings, but he had a great supporting cast there. I always admired Chris Carter during his Eagle and Viking years not just for his abilities as a receiver but also his abilities as a team player. Daunte just doesn't seem like he can command the offense like a Peyton Manning or a Donovan McNabb can.

Remember that famous Buddy Ryan line? Well, from what I understand, he didn't want to reveal the fact that Carter was a 'substance abuser', and got rid of him solely for that reason. Culpepper is too self-absorbed, and now he's damaged goods. He's played only a few games or so the last 2 seasons, and I doubt anyone will give him too much latitude off the bat. He'll need to accept a smallish contract and prove himself, although he certainly has the ability.

Swish

[Rich-n-Texas]

I think Michael Vick's goose is pretty much cooked.