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No one talks about their problems anymore. I mean, its so much easier to give someone the cold shoulder until they read your facebook status about disliking them, and tell them that way. I mean, lets be real, less conflict is a victory for ALL involved. In a world dominated by facebook and that Twatter crap, simple intrapersonal communication has gone the way of the Clapper.
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You're probably reading this right now while thoroughly engaged in something else, like another riveting episode of Gossip Girl or listening to some old vinyl record on your "turntable", and you're probably telling me in some pretentious fashion that " harumph! this has nothing to do with sports at all LOL." Well you are wrong my friend, because I tell you that this trend has been rooting itself in sports since before you were born. Football huddles are notorious for their negative effect on communication in society. A group of 11 men, who you know gotta have some issue they need to talk out, but instead try to group up and have an entire conversation in like five words. I mean, as a man who has an emotional side, I gotta say, my heart burns on this one. The football field does not need to be a place where you have to just like, turn off who you are inside. Let it out. Chances are the guy with his hands by your butt every play might listen to your inner self. I always kinda thought it'd be better if a huddle went a little something like this instead:
Tom Brady: Alright guys, we're gonna flip Tango Juice K-Roll Slam 49, hot route to the end zone. Ready, on 3!
Teammate #1: Hey Tom, have you been alright buddy? I noticed Gisele has got you growing out your hair again. How are things at home?
Brady: Hey man lets just do this play, I want trips bunch receivers on my right side....
Teammate#2: Yo Tom, listen to the man, what is going on with you? You're all in a funk, looking like that Bieber kid.
Brady: I can't do it man, she just puts so much pressure on me to have beautiful hair and that damn Garnier Fructisse gets so expensive! I'm done man! *sobs deeply*
Teammate #3: C'mon guys, group hug. We're gonna talk this out man, the Jets can wait!
Boom, success.
Did I lose you there? Hello? Damn, well if you fell asleep and are re-joining us, here's a brief synopsis of what you missed.
We also went over some of this as well....
Wow, and then there was one. The Suck for Luck campaign took a turn for the dramatic on Sunday, as the Dolphins put a whoopin' on the lowly Chiefs to nab their first win of the season under beleagured coach Tony Sparano. Theoretically, that leaves the winless Colts in a great spot to potentially nab QB Andrew Luck with the first spot in the draft. All they need to do is lose the rest of their games, which they should. Because they're awful.
Overall, I'd say it was a pretty entertaining slate of games this week, as we had some really good, well fought football games. We even had a good MNF game, which had been lacking so far this season. At this point in the season, there are several teams who have really impressed me with their play to this point.
1. Green Bay Packers- Honestly, this team is so good, I'm fairly certain they have a good shot at running the table and finishing undefeated. Move over Tom and Peyton, Aaron Rodgers is the new standard of excellence.
2. San Francisco 49ers- I mean, this team looked like a cellar dweller in the making this postseason, but the 7-1 Niner's are starting to pull some serious weight.
3. Cincinnati Bengals- Another preseason pick for a cellar dweller, rookie QB Andy Dalton has this team running smooth as a whistle and they are riding a 5 game win streak as they enter a tough second half schedule.
4. Detroit Lions- The Lions have shattered the reputation of a pushover team in Detroit, steamrolling opponents with a relentless defense and a strong aerial attack. When the Lions are on their game, they might be the best team in the league.
Fantasy Outlook
WR Brandon Lloyd, Rams: If Lloyd got dropped in your league while he was in Denver, make sure you pick him up. He's a suitable No.2 receiver going forward or a great No.3 guy if you can get him. He's the real deal is St. Louis, and when Sam Bradford returns it'll get even better.
RB Roy Helu, Redskins: As I said in my preseason article, Helu has always been just an injury to Tim Hightower away from stepping up in a big way and producing. After a team high 17 receiving targets and 10 carries (Ryan Torain had 1 and 1, respectively), Helu appears to have finally secured the starting spot. Of course, Mike Shanahan is his coach, so as always, proceed with caution.
WR Early Doucet, Cardinals: Not the worst bye week fill in at wideout, and the guy to own in the Cardinals passing game besides Fitzy.
RB Marion Barber, Bears: He's no Matt Forte. He can't run or catch like Forte, but he also doesn't get stuffed at the line of scrimmage like Forte. When the Bears get in the red zone, trust the Bears to trust Barber for the short yardage work. And with a touchdown in 4 of the last 5 games, he has more rushing TD than Forte, Maurice Jones-Drew and Ryan Matthews, just to name a few.
RB Reggie Bush: Either Reggie Bush reads my blog or he watched his old game tape from USC, because he has been back with a vengeance recently, rushing for 195 yards in the past two games, along with 7 receptions over the same span. Ride the wave, as long as the waves ridin'. If you can get a spot, that is.
Equal Exchange
A list of guys I'd drop if you own them followed by a list of guys I'd pick up if you don't.
Drop List: WR Chad Ochocinco, RB Stevan Ridley, WR Deion Branch, RB Kregg Lumpkin, WR Devery Henderson, RB Chris Ogbonnoya, WR Kevin Walter, QB Matt Cassel, WR Donald Jones, WR Donald Driver, FB John Kuhn.
Add List: WR Jordy Nelson, WR Victor Cruz, TE Jake Ballard, RB Donald Brown, WR Jacoby Ford, WR Eddie Royal, QB Colt McCoy, QB Andy Dalton, TE Jared Cook, WR Damian Williams.
Overall, I'd say it was a pretty entertaining slate of games this week, as we had some really good, well fought football games. We even had a good MNF game, which had been lacking so far this season. At this point in the season, there are several teams who have really impressed me with their play to this point.
1. Green Bay Packers- Honestly, this team is so good, I'm fairly certain they have a good shot at running the table and finishing undefeated. Move over Tom and Peyton, Aaron Rodgers is the new standard of excellence.
2. San Francisco 49ers- I mean, this team looked like a cellar dweller in the making this postseason, but the 7-1 Niner's are starting to pull some serious weight.
3. Cincinnati Bengals- Another preseason pick for a cellar dweller, rookie QB Andy Dalton has this team running smooth as a whistle and they are riding a 5 game win streak as they enter a tough second half schedule.
4. Detroit Lions- The Lions have shattered the reputation of a pushover team in Detroit, steamrolling opponents with a relentless defense and a strong aerial attack. When the Lions are on their game, they might be the best team in the league.
Fantasy Outlook
WR Brandon Lloyd, Rams: If Lloyd got dropped in your league while he was in Denver, make sure you pick him up. He's a suitable No.2 receiver going forward or a great No.3 guy if you can get him. He's the real deal is St. Louis, and when Sam Bradford returns it'll get even better.
RB Roy Helu, Redskins: As I said in my preseason article, Helu has always been just an injury to Tim Hightower away from stepping up in a big way and producing. After a team high 17 receiving targets and 10 carries (Ryan Torain had 1 and 1, respectively), Helu appears to have finally secured the starting spot. Of course, Mike Shanahan is his coach, so as always, proceed with caution.
WR Early Doucet, Cardinals: Not the worst bye week fill in at wideout, and the guy to own in the Cardinals passing game besides Fitzy.
RB Marion Barber, Bears: He's no Matt Forte. He can't run or catch like Forte, but he also doesn't get stuffed at the line of scrimmage like Forte. When the Bears get in the red zone, trust the Bears to trust Barber for the short yardage work. And with a touchdown in 4 of the last 5 games, he has more rushing TD than Forte, Maurice Jones-Drew and Ryan Matthews, just to name a few.
RB Reggie Bush: Either Reggie Bush reads my blog or he watched his old game tape from USC, because he has been back with a vengeance recently, rushing for 195 yards in the past two games, along with 7 receptions over the same span. Ride the wave, as long as the waves ridin'. If you can get a spot, that is.
Equal Exchange
A list of guys I'd drop if you own them followed by a list of guys I'd pick up if you don't.
Drop List: WR Chad Ochocinco, RB Stevan Ridley, WR Deion Branch, RB Kregg Lumpkin, WR Devery Henderson, RB Chris Ogbonnoya, WR Kevin Walter, QB Matt Cassel, WR Donald Jones, WR Donald Driver, FB John Kuhn.
Add List: WR Jordy Nelson, WR Victor Cruz, TE Jake Ballard, RB Donald Brown, WR Jacoby Ford, WR Eddie Royal, QB Colt McCoy, QB Andy Dalton, TE Jared Cook, WR Damian Williams.
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