Master Chief Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/12598081.htm Posted on Fri, Sep. 09, 2005 NFL predictions: Carr climbing; Favre falling By PAUL DOMOWITCH GOING UP Panthers: NFC's second-best team. Chiefs: From 7-9 to AFC title game? Maybe. Lions: Harrington's play will be the key. Giants: Could contend for NFC wild card. Cardinals: Even a blind squirrel finds an occasional acorn. Raiders: Randy Moss and Kerry Collins are a match made in heaven. -- GOING DOWN Broncos: Shanahan's been taking stupid pills. Packers: Favre's final NFL season could end awful early. Chargers: Brees' carriage turns back into a pumpkin. Saints: Sixteen road games is an insurmountable obstacle. Seahawks: Ray Rhodes isn't the defensive wizard he once was. -- GOING NOWHERE 49ers: Four wins are the best they can hope for. Redskins: The owner still doesn't have a clue. Bears: Rex Grossman's injury put the kibosh to '05 improvement. Browns: Where art thou, Romeo? How about 4-12 again. Titans: Still feeling the effects of their salary cap purge. -- RISING STARS David Carr, QB, Texans Terrell Suggs, LB, Ravens Bertrand Berry, DE, Cardinals L.J. Smith, TE, Eagles Ashley Lelie, WR, Broncos Domanick Davis, RB, Texans -- FALLING STARS Ray Lewis, LB, Ravens Michael Strahan, DE, Giants Eric Moulds, WR, Bills Ty Law, CB, Jets Rod Smith, WR, Broncos Marshall Faulk, RB, Rams -- OVERRATED Michael Vick, QB, Falcons Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, DE, Packers Champ Bailey, CB, Broncos Chris Samuels, OT, Redskins Jake Plummer, QB, Broncos -- UNDERRATED Casey Wiegmann, C, Chiefs Donnie Edwards, LB, Chargers Robert Mathis, DE, Colts Sheldon Brown, CB, Eagles Larry Foote, LB, Steelers -- IMMEDIATE-IMPACT ROOKIES Cadillac Williams, RB, Buccaneers Jammal Brown, OT, Saints Brandon Jacobs, RB, Giants Mike Patterson, DT, Eagles Heath Miller, TE, Steelers J.J. Arrington, RB, Cardinals -- NO-IMPACT ROOKIES Alex Smith, QB, 49ers Adam "Pac-Man" Jones, CB, Titans Alex Barron, OT, Rams Travis Johnson, DT, Texans Cedric Benson, RB, Bears -- TOP 15 PLAYERS Peyton Manning, QB, Colts Daunte Culpepper, QB, Vikings Ed Reed, S, Ravens Donovan McNabb, QB, Eagles Terrell Owens, WR, Eagles Tom Brady, QB, Patriots LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, Chargers Jonathan Ogden, OT, Ravens Randy Moss, WR, Raiders Julius Peppers, DE, Panthers Richard Seymour, DT, Patriots Tony Gonzalez, TE, Chiefs Derrick Brooks, LB, Bucs Brian Dawkins, S, Eagles Ray Lewis, LB, Ravens -- FREE-AGENT HITS Ed Hartwell, LB, Falcons Derrick Mason, WR, Ravens Corey Simon, DT, Colts Samari Rolle, CB, Ravens Mike Wahle, G, Panthers Pat Williams, DT, Vikings Patrick Surtain, CB, Chiefs -- FREE-AGENT MISSES LaMont Jordan, RB, Raiders David Patten, WR, Redskins Kurt Warner, QB, Cardinals Chris Hovan, DT, Bucs Courtney Brown, DE, Broncos Jason Ferguson, DT, Cowboys Darren Sharper, S, Vikings -- DECEMBER HEADLINES - Eagles cheerleaders change name To Club Risque Dancers - Kellen Winslow reinjures knee in sky-diving accident - NFL sends George Toma to Moorestown to help T.O. with his lawn - Rosenhaus quits agent biz to become Miami Beach lifeguard - Frustrated Gibbs throws up hands and returns to NASCAR; Redskins owner offers coaching job to Shula -- HOT ASSISTANTS Brad Childress, offensive coordinator, Eagles Mike Heimerdinger, offensive coordinator, Jets Jerry Gray, defensive coordinator, Bills Mike Zimmer, defensive coordinator, Cowboys Scott Linehan, offensive coordinator, Dolphins -- COACHES ON THE HOT SEAT Dom Capers, Texans: You can only play the expansion card for so long. Jack Del Rio, Jaguars: In a city that prefers NASCAR and college football, the heat is on Del Rio to make the playoffs. Norv Turner, Raiders: It's only his second year in Oakland, but he works for Al Davis. Jon Gruden, Bucs: The warranty on Chucky's Super Bowl win is just about up. Jim Haslett, Saints: Hasn't taken the Saints to playoffs since 2000, and now his team probably is going to play the entire season on the road. Mike Holmgren, Seahawks: Seven seasons in and Seahawks still haven't won a playoff game under Mike. -- UNKNOWNS, BUT NOT FOR LONG Kris Wilson, WR/TE, Chiefs Greg Lewis, WR, Eagles Clarence Moore, WR, Ravens Willie Parker, RB, Steelers Gibril Wilson, S, Giants Madieu Williams, S, Bengals -- BEST JOCKS-TURNED-TV GUYS Troy Aikman, Fox Phil Simms, CBS Ron Jaworski, ESPN Randy Cross, CBS Brian Baldinger, Fox -- WORST JOCKS-TURNED-TV GUYS Joe Theismann, ESPN Paul Maguire, ESPN Michael Irvin, ESPN Lincoln Kennedy, NFL Network Glenn Parker, NFL Network -- 6 WORST THINGS ABOUT THE NFL - The last preseason game. - Coaches who feel the need to sleep on their office couch. - Dan Snyder, Redskins owner. - A personality-challenged commissioner. - Camera-happy referee Ed Hochuli. - Playing the Super Bowl in freaking Detroit. Who's running this league, Frosty the Snowman? -- 6 THINGS I WOULD CHANGE ABOUT THE NFL - Move up Monday night games to 8 o'clock Eastern Time; left-coasters can leave work early if they really care about seeing the first quarter. - Deep-six the instant replay challenge system and bring back the replay official in the booth. - Institute a fat-guy rule. A 310-pound weight limit for players. A 260-pound weight limit for coaches. - Go to just two preseason games and an 18-game regular season; tickets for those two preseason games would be one-third the cost of a regular-season game. - Make the Redskins finally change their name. I mean, is there a more offensive nickname in all of sports? - An automatic four-game suspension for any player who dismisses media criticism by suggesting reporters never played the game. -- SACK KING NFC: Julius Peppers, DE, Panthers AFC: Dwight Freeney, DE, Colts -- OFFENSIVE PLAYER NFC: Daunte Culpepper, QB, Vikings AFC: Peyton Manning, QB, Colts -- DEFENSIVE PLAYER NFC: Jevon Kearse, DE, Eagles AFC: Ed Reed, S, Ravens -- RUSHING CHAMP NFC: Clinton Portis, Redskins AFC: LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers -- COACHES OF THE YEAR NFC: John Fox, Panthers AFC: **** Vermeil, Chiefs -- COMEBACK PLAYERS NFC: Stephen Davis, RB, Panthers AFC: Ricky Williams, RB, Dolphins -- BEST TALENT EVALUATORS (WHO ARE GMS) Scott Pioli, Patriots Tom Heckert, Eagles Floyd Reese, Titans Terry Bradway, Jets Bill Polian, Colts Rob Brzezinski, Vikings Ozzie Newsome, Ravens Charley Armey, Rams -- BEST TALENT EVALUATORS (WHO AREN'T GMS BUT SHOULD BE) Tom Modrak, assistant general manager, Bills Bill Kuharich, vice president of pro personnel, Chiefs Jason Licht, assistant director of player personnel, Eagles Frank Gilliam, player personnel consultant, Vikings Jesse Kaye, senior director of college scouting, Jets Rich Snead, director of player personnel, Titans -- WORST TALENT EVALUATORS Vinnie Cerrato, vice president of football operations, Redskins Rick Mueller, director of player personnel, Saints Randy Mueller, general manager, Dolphins Mike Lombardi, player personnel executive, Raiders Jerry Angelo, general manager, Bears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Moronic, nearly through the entire piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Another Skins hater... move on folks, nothing to see around here...:eaglesuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chow184 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 LMAO they bash the skins the entire article then give portis the rushing title in the NFC LMAO LMAO LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I had no idea how much Eagles fans hated Snyder! Jesus, they really hate him! I think its jealousy, because their owner's checkbook is tighter than a ... nevermind, family forum. And unless this guy is native american, and juding by his name he isn't, how in the hell can he determine if the nickname is offensive or not? Surveys have repeatedly shown that native americans in general can give two craps about what our name is. Leave it alone, douche! - Institute a fat-guy rule. A 310-pound weight limit for players. A 260-pound weight limit for coaches. Well, looks Andy Reid's fat-@ss would be out of a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chief Posted September 10, 2005 Author Share Posted September 10, 2005 You should try living up here being a skins fan. Pretty tuff :eaglesuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin101 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 LMAO at the Skins hating, then picking Portis as the rushing champ, rofl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burger35 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Clinton leads NFC in Rushing but not one of the top 15. Hmmm..... Interesting. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWB Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Yea that's great.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demarc007 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 There is going to be alot of crow eating going on as the season progresses. The Skins aren't laying down for anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eparadox Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Thanks Iggles Writer, if Portis does indead win the rushing title, I don't see a way we couldn't make the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinned Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 That one Portis prediction throws the entire article out of whack. What a dumbas*!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number5 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Thanks Iggles Writer, if Portis does indead win the rushing title, I don't see a way we couldn't make the playoffs. That's real easy. If you can't throw the ball, and have to hand it to him at least 500 times, even my 59 year old father could probably get over 1,500 yards. Portis will have a good year, but how good of a year depends on if your team can pass the rock or not. If they can't he'll take a serious beating, but he should also win the title if by anything else, severe overworkage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Wow so a player not good enough to be a top 15 player wins the rushing title. Then the Rushing champ has a sorry team to get the coach fired. That is very crazy logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpgirth Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 That's real easy. If you can't throw the ball, and have to hand it to him at least 500 times, even my 59 year old father could probably get over 1,500 yards.Portis will have a good year, but how good of a year depends on if your team can pass the rock or not. If they can't he'll take a serious beating, but he should also win the title if by anything else, severe overworkage! First off Domowitch is an ass. I read an article where he stated the redskins had 80 million in dead cap space (lol) last year. I showed it to my father in law just to bust his ass about how the media makes crap up. Second, if Portis wins the rushing title, good chance we are in the playoffs. P.S. being a little negative there #5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLusby Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I hope Doc Walker will show the team this article when the Eagles come to town. We need to beat the crap out of the "never won a SB" Eagles organization. Let's talk cellar in the NFC East on SB wins and appearances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 That's real easy. If you can't throw the ball, and have to hand it to him at least 500 times, even my 59 year old father could probably get over 1,500 yards.Portis will have a good year, but how good of a year depends on if your team can pass the rock or not. If they can't he'll take a serious beating, but he should also win the title if by anything else, severe overworkage! Ok, this logic is even more idiotic than the writer's logic...lol...saying that if you can't throw the ball, that automatically means your running back will win the NFC rushing title--not just simply will gain 1,500, but win the NFC rushing title--defies all kinds of logic...I'm sure if you look at all the rushing leaders throughout the past 15 years, they belonged to horrid teams who couldn't pass their way out of a paper bag...and each one of them ran the ball about 700 times...yeah, makes perfect sense...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselPwr44 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 A writer for a Philly newspaper,hating on the Skins and engaging in Snyder bashing?? Say it ain't so...... The media starts eating their words 1pm est Sunday.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamSneed36 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Wow, imagine that, a jackass from Philly :eaglesuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jones Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I am not going to comment and make statements I will regret later. I am not going to lose my temper. I am going to ignore this writer and the hate he imparts on the team. Sunday can't come soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 that was funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bricucci Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 :doh: Do you have to go to college to write for a Philadelphia newspaper?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awgustlab Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 FALLING STARS Ray Lewis, LB, Ravens ******************** TOP 15 PLAYERS Ray Lewis, LB, Ravens Huh????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNeverDie Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Good grief...who cares about the team name, it's tradition and wont be changed. Dan Snyder isn't as awful as an owner as everyone says. Nothing can be wrong with your owner if he's willing to throw a lot of money at people to win. ...the only thing i agree with this moron is that clinton portis will be the rushing champ...and cooley should have been mentioned in there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Did Westy write this????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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