Hello all, it's been a while since I've posted anything, been real busy but theres lots to talk about so lets get into it.
Before I get into football, lets talk baseball.
The Yankees are looking as strong as I've seen them in the last 6 or 7 years. From top to bottom this whole team is clicking and are setting themselves up for a huge October. Only concerns right now are the lack-luster performances by A.J. Burnett. With probably two more starts before the post-season, he needs to get his chit together. I also hope that the "Joba Rules" have not messed with Joba's head and that he can perform well in the playoffs. I sure hope that Dave Robertson can make it back from injury by the start of the playoffs. He has really stepped it up this year and do not want to see Bruney or Edwar Ramirez on the playoff roster. I think a bullpen of Mitre, Gaudin, Marte, Aceves, Robertson, Coke, Hughes and Mariano is solid and should be able to get the job done. Especially is Joba is in the pen in the ALDS. If the Yankees can carry the high-powered offense into the post-season, then they will dominate, this lineup is too good for them not to score runs, especially when they get into the opposing bullpen. And with the likes of Gardner, Hinske, and Hairston on the bench, the Yankees will have a lot of versatility...
As for the Mets, all I can say is that they let their own park get into their heads. It seems that every other team has no problem belting home runs out of there except them. Meanwhile, Pedro's gem yesterday was salt in the wound as Minaya probably wanted to cry watching that game. All the Mets can hope for is that Minaya starts using his brain this offseason because he has not been doing so in the past. The talk that they might bring back Sheffield and Delgado has to make you wonder why Minaya is in baseball altogether...
Onto the NFL...
The Jets were impressive yesterday with a dominant defense and mark Sanchez playing exceptional in his first career game against the Texans. The running game took a while to get going but it did and the Jets came away with a win. Darrelle Reevis is one of the best corners in the league and Bart Scott is an animal. Scott and David Harris combine for one of the best LB tandems in the league. This defense will only get better when Ellis and Pace get back from suspension. Stuckey showed deep play ability and Keller can catch but his blocking has to be better. Overall the Jets looked real good yesterday. However, the real test for this team is in the coming weeks with games against New England, Tennessee, New Orleans and Miami. This opening game has given a new hope and outlook to a franchise that has not been to the Super Bowl in 41 years. Not saying that they will be there this year, but with this defense and Sanchez, they are a mere few years away. Should be a very interesting game next week to see the Jets defense against the Patriots offense.
So much for all the critics who claimed the Giants had no receivers. Steve Smith had 6 catches for 80 yards, Kevin "The" Boss had to big grabs in the 4th quarter, and Mario Manningham showed just a glimpse of what's to come. The running game stuggled most of the day due in part to the Redskins using a lot of 8 men in the box and the double-teaming of Haynesworth but the passing game more than made up for it. Speaking of what' to come, the Giants D-Line was dominant with the exception of the Redskins first running play. Welcome back Osi who had the sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery and return TD all in one play, he did so two years ago against the 49ers. Justin Tuck contiues to show what a beast he is, and his play against the run continues to improve, had a tackle on Clinton Portis that went for a 6-yard loss. The Giants defense wreaked havoc all day and this was without Canty having played in the pre-season, without Michael Boley, and without Clint Sintim who will also be apart of the pass rush. The secondary was thin without Ross and Dockery but it did not matter. Corey Webster showed yesterday why he is a shutdown corner as Santanna Moss was blanketed all day. Kenny Phillips patrolling deep took away any real deep attempts by the Redskins and Terrell Thomas and Bruce Johnson both showed real promise. Hopefully the injuries to Hakeem Nicks and Danny Ware are not to serious as both of those guys could be big time contributors. Looking forward to Giants and Dallas next week in the Cowboys new stadium in Sunday night.
NFL Roundup:
Delhomme's time might be up in Carolina as he and they looked awful yesterday. QB controversy gonna brew up earlier than we expected with the McNabb injury. If he is out for a few weeks and Vick gets the start and performs well in week 3, there could be trouble in Philly.
Drew Brees is insane. Granted it was against the Lions, but 6 TD's in the first game, that's jsut nuts.
Adrian Peterson's name should be Superman. 180 yards rushing an d 3 TD's plus throwing around defenders while doing so, simply amazing.
How bout that Denver Cincinnati finish? What a play!!! Kyle Orton 1-0 with a game winning TD pass, Jay Cutler 0-1 with 4 INT's.
The 49ers pull off big upset agaist the Cardinals in Arizona! I'm not a big believer in projecting a season for a team based on the opening weeks (2007 Giants started 0-2 and won the Super Bowl) but the 49ers might be emerging as a legitimate Wild Card contender and could make a run at the NFC West this year.
The Baltimore Ravens netting 500 yards of offense! WTF? Never in my wildest dreams did I see that coming, I don't think anyone else did either. Joe Flacco is the real deal, they will push the Steelers hard for the division crown, especially if the Steelers falter while Polamalu is out.
Peyton Manning wins another game, nothing new for that guy.
Tonight's games should warm-ups for both teh Patriots and the Chargers. The Bills have no O-Line and T.O. is bound to off tonight while on the sideline watching Brady to Moss for TD's. Chargers play Oakland. Nuff said.
Thats all for now. Be back soon with more Yankees news as they inch closer to clinching the AL East and my predictions for next week's NFL action.
Cheers!
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