Here are some of my musings from around the NFL on this Week 3:
KOLB IS PHILLY'S FUTURE: Much has been made about the Eagles picking up Michael Vick in the offseason and Jeff Garcia a couple of weeks ago while at the same time trying to figure out if Donovan McNabb has worn out his welcome. But the story has been Kevin Kolb, the guy who was originally drafted to be the heir apparent to McNabb. Kolb has thrown for over 300 yards in both of his starts ... and while it doesn't seem like much to light up the Saints and Chiefs defenses, it isn't too shabby for a guy no one thinks should lead this team.
McNabb deserves his spot back as the starter when he returns, but the Eagles should feel good that they have the man they need if/when he goes down again.
EMBARRASSED REDSKINS FAN: I am a Redskins fan and I'm embarrassed that we lost to the Lions. I wrote on this blog (actually at halftime of the game) that Zorn deserves to be fired. After this result, that seems as if it will happen at some point this season. He may last another week or so but rest assured that Danny Snyder is working the phones to see if any of those high-profile coaches (Bill Cowher, Mike Shanahan, Brian Billick, Jon Gruden, Mike Holmgren, Tony Dungy) are interested in taking over a franchise that has talent, has an owner willing to spend and the possibility of no salary cap.
BENGALS WIN: Amazing that Ben Roethlisberger had never lost a pro game in the state of Ohio. Not too amazing when you remember that the state's two teams are the Bengals and Browns. Cincinnati made that stat go away with a thrilling 23-20 win over the Steelers. Yeah, Cincy is a freak play against Denver away from being 3-0 right now and have those still crappy Browns looming.
WHINY RECEIVERS: Two receivers really got me today. One is obvious: Terrell Owens. T.O. threw a hissy fit because he didn't catch a pass for the first time in a gazillion seasons. While he didn't openly question the playcalling, he did his typical T.O. backhanded swipes at QB Trent Edwards and coach Dick Jauron. You knew that was coming, but it is still disappointing.
Over in Seattle, T.J. Houshmandzadeh spent the week telling everyone that he was bent that the Chicago Bears weren't interested in him during free agency last spring. Mmmm. Okay. Why talk smack about a team that wasn't actively pursuing you about not pursuing you? So Housh has gone out and done nothing to show us that it was a mistake. Housh rewarded the Bears' decision by turning the ball over (and catching just 4 balls for 35 yards) during the Seattle loss.
THE NEW LIONS: Now that the Lions have won a game, let's look at the batch of teams that could match their 0-16 mark. It could really happen again. Look at Missouri for the Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Rams. Both are 0-3, both have a ton of problems and both have brand new coaches.
Another sad sack team is the Cleveland Browns (0-3) who are a complete mess. Either one of these three teams could pull off a winless season.
The Dolphins are down (0-3), but they are good enough to win a few games. No one expects the losing streak to continue too much longer in Tennessee (0-3). Tampa Bay is bad (0-3), but I don't think they are capable of losing them all. Carolina (0-2) has a horrible schedule but is way too talented to not pick up a few games this season.
GAG GREEN: The Seattle Seahawks need to hang up those neon green jerseys they wore during their loss to Chicago. That was horrible. It would only be cool if they were an Arena Football League team that plays in blacklight. "Wake me up before you go-go!" I know about the love of the 1980s, but no one was loving that. Ouch!
IMPRESSIVE COLTS: I'll be honest: I thought there was no way that the Colts would beat the Cardinals on Sunday night. Not to say I think Arizona is better, it's just what Indianapolis has been through. They played a barnburner on Monday night in Miami (which the defense was on the field for more than three quarters worth of game time) ... then with a short week went all the way out to Phoenix for a game.
Not only did Indy win the game, they destroyed the Cards. Defensively, they were up Kurt Warner's back all night and embarassed one of the perceived top offenses in the league.
NEXT MONDAY NIGHT: Just to remind you, Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings host the Packers next Monday. Let the ESPN hype begin!!!!!
McNabb deserves his spot back as the starter when he returns, but the Eagles should feel good that they have the man they need if/when he goes down again.
EMBARRASSED REDSKINS FAN: I am a Redskins fan and I'm embarrassed that we lost to the Lions. I wrote on this blog (actually at halftime of the game) that Zorn deserves to be fired. After this result, that seems as if it will happen at some point this season. He may last another week or so but rest assured that Danny Snyder is working the phones to see if any of those high-profile coaches (Bill Cowher, Mike Shanahan, Brian Billick, Jon Gruden, Mike Holmgren, Tony Dungy) are interested in taking over a franchise that has talent, has an owner willing to spend and the possibility of no salary cap.
BENGALS WIN: Amazing that Ben Roethlisberger had never lost a pro game in the state of Ohio. Not too amazing when you remember that the state's two teams are the Bengals and Browns. Cincinnati made that stat go away with a thrilling 23-20 win over the Steelers. Yeah, Cincy is a freak play against Denver away from being 3-0 right now and have those still crappy Browns looming.
WHINY RECEIVERS: Two receivers really got me today. One is obvious: Terrell Owens. T.O. threw a hissy fit because he didn't catch a pass for the first time in a gazillion seasons. While he didn't openly question the playcalling, he did his typical T.O. backhanded swipes at QB Trent Edwards and coach Dick Jauron. You knew that was coming, but it is still disappointing.
Over in Seattle, T.J. Houshmandzadeh spent the week telling everyone that he was bent that the Chicago Bears weren't interested in him during free agency last spring. Mmmm. Okay. Why talk smack about a team that wasn't actively pursuing you about not pursuing you? So Housh has gone out and done nothing to show us that it was a mistake. Housh rewarded the Bears' decision by turning the ball over (and catching just 4 balls for 35 yards) during the Seattle loss.
THE NEW LIONS: Now that the Lions have won a game, let's look at the batch of teams that could match their 0-16 mark. It could really happen again. Look at Missouri for the Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Rams. Both are 0-3, both have a ton of problems and both have brand new coaches.
Another sad sack team is the Cleveland Browns (0-3) who are a complete mess. Either one of these three teams could pull off a winless season.
The Dolphins are down (0-3), but they are good enough to win a few games. No one expects the losing streak to continue too much longer in Tennessee (0-3). Tampa Bay is bad (0-3), but I don't think they are capable of losing them all. Carolina (0-2) has a horrible schedule but is way too talented to not pick up a few games this season.
GAG GREEN: The Seattle Seahawks need to hang up those neon green jerseys they wore during their loss to Chicago. That was horrible. It would only be cool if they were an Arena Football League team that plays in blacklight. "Wake me up before you go-go!" I know about the love of the 1980s, but no one was loving that. Ouch!
IMPRESSIVE COLTS: I'll be honest: I thought there was no way that the Colts would beat the Cardinals on Sunday night. Not to say I think Arizona is better, it's just what Indianapolis has been through. They played a barnburner on Monday night in Miami (which the defense was on the field for more than three quarters worth of game time) ... then with a short week went all the way out to Phoenix for a game.
Not only did Indy win the game, they destroyed the Cards. Defensively, they were up Kurt Warner's back all night and embarassed one of the perceived top offenses in the league.
NEXT MONDAY NIGHT: Just to remind you, Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings host the Packers next Monday. Let the ESPN hype begin!!!!!
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