And Cutler not coming back, as he has a concussion. That's the third starting QB today to go out, and the other two ended up not winning their games.
Actually, the fans were not calling for Casillas's head; defense wasn't the problem with the Eagles. For the most part, the fanbase was confused by the move; generally it was (rightfully) seen as a scapegoating move. They want the offense fixed...and can't understand why the Eagles don't call running plays ball more consistently with McCoy. They actually wanted Morningwheg (sp?) to get canned...if not Reid.
The Chiefs have a lead! Not *the* lead, but *a* lead! For what I believe is the first time this year! (They beat New Orleans, but tied that game on a FG on the last play of regulation. I don't think they've had a lead otherwise this season.)
Hard to believe but true Chiefs stat of the day: The 1983 NFL draft is famously known for the QBs taken in the first round - Elway, Marino, Kelly, etc. Six were taken, four were pro-bowlers or better in their career, and one of the guys not a pro-bowler still lead his team to multiple playoff appearances and a Superbowl appearance. The one clear bust of the group was Todd Blackledge, the second QB taken in that draft. He was drafted by the Chiefs. Todd Blackledge is the last QB drafted by the Chiefs to actually win a game for the Chiefs.
That is bizarre. It can't be coincidence, they must have an organizational bias against drafting QBs and toward getting them from better organizations. Four of their starters came from San Francisco during their dynasty (although Bono and DeBerg were drafted by other teams) and Cassell came from the Patriots. Part of it just comes from not drafting QBs in the first round. Even Jamarcus Russell and Ryan Leaf won a couple games, and they're the biggest draft busts of all time. The Chiefs like to go defensive line when they have high picks. The last few times they've had a top-10 pick they've taken Eric Berry (DB), Tyson Jackson (DE), Glen Dorsey (DT) and Ryan Sims (DT). This year they took Dontari Poe (DT) at #11. However, you can't really fault them. When they took Berry, the next QB taken was Tebow, then Clausen and Colt McCoy. When they took Jackson the next QB taken was Sanchez, then Freeman and Pat White. This year they drafted after the three good ones were off the board, and drafting Wilson or Weedon at #11 would've been a reach. Out of all those guys they could've had, Freeman is the only one I might want starting for my team.
Sometimes the Football Outsiders DVOA system produces pretty counter-intuitive outcomes. Right now, they've got Denver as the best team in the league, and Seattle as number three. Granted, the space between two and six is pretty miniscule, but still!
Here's a pretty awesome story about how NFL RedZone works. I kind of hate RedZone a bit because it makes watching football when there's only one game on so painful, but those seven hours on Sundays are the greatest sports entertainment you can experience.
This article bugged me. Directv has had their Red Zone Channel and Game Mix (8 channels at once) since 2005, and the cable version with Chris Hansen has been around since 2009. It's a cool look at how Hansen and co. do their thing, but it feels like it's being written by a guy who just discovered this stuff existed 10 minutes ago. Welcome to the party, pal!
He basically did just discover it this year, and expressed the same thing most everyone who gets a chance to see it does, "HOLY HELL, how have I watched football without this channel?!" I wavered at the beginning of the season to spring for the sports package from Charter (If you think Comcast sucks, try Charter....), and ended up not spending the few extra dollars, but I do miss the Red Zone on Sundays.
So far it's a very Any Given Sunday Sunday. Browns and Jags on top? Really? Oh, and Matt Ryan's been intercepted three times. In the first quarter. The Cardinals are hammering the Falcons.
I wouldn't call a 13 - 3 lead a "hammering." If I was a Cards fan I'd be disgusted that was all I'd gotten out of those turnovers. Not to mention that Arizona is now playing their third string QB.
What I think I meant to say earlier (I'm still fairly new to the awesomeness of RedZone) was that the Browns were hammering the Boys. Dallas had 50 yards of total offense in the first half.
Get Patrick Robinson off the field. He's playing constantly with goddamn pass interference. Just admit he's a bust and send him away, Saints.
Nothing better than watching my Redskins hammer the Eagles, and knowing I will get to hear the screaming and crying in Philly land tomorrow. Philly fans, your anguish is sweet music to my ears.
That run by Leftwich may have been one of the more comical TDs I've seen this year. Around the 15 yard line, he starts looking around and you can almost hear him thinking "really? There's no one left to tackle me?"
You know, it's funny, as Michaels is calling the punt return TD going "Jones!", all I hear is the French dude from Raiders of the Lost Ark yelling "Jones?! JONES!!!!!" Well, funny to me, I mean. yes I know I need help
Wisenhunt should and probably will be fired after this season. You're disappointed in how your QB is playing? Well guess what, it can get worse, and you made it worse. That sack-fumble-touchdown was the turning point in the game. Also, Larry Fitzgerald is a punk for kicking at the ball instead of picking it up. You shouldn't even just be listening for the whistle; always pick up the ball.
Good point. I didn't catch the second half, but it sounds like Bill got a little greedy and/or arrogant, and it bit the team in the ass.
