Clinton "F'n" Portis Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Didn't see this on the board so here you go courtesy www.espn.com "On to the Round 1 picks (home teams in caps) ... Redskins (+2.5) over BUCCANEERS Remember when Tampa waltzed into New England in Week 15 and got summarily destroyed? There are two kinds of football butt-kickings -- the Aberration Butt-Kicking and the Decisive Butt-Kicking -- and that game fell into the latter category. The poor Bucs couldn't block New England's front seven, couldn't stop the run, couldn't do anything. They were manhandled. It was a mismatch. Even Gruden seemed resigned to what was happening -- he barely did the Eastwood Squint the whole game. And normally that would be fine, but they were playing for a playoff spot and couldn't afford a stink bomb like that, not at that stage of the season. That makes me think they aren't very good. Three other things scare me from Tampa's perspective: 1. They're going against a red-hot Redskins team that seems to be peaking at the right time (see Rule No. 6 of the Manifesto). I keep reading how the Skins are banged up and running on fumes ... how can you be running on fumes when you've run off five straight? Would you want to play these guys right now? 2. I don't even remotely trust Chris Simms. Take everything shaky about a young QB during a season, then triple it during the playoffs -- the list of young QB's who didn't self-destruct in their first or second playoff game is small, to say the least. (Note: it's like finding a female celebrity under 24 who became famous and didn't immediately turn into a chain smoking, popsicle-stick-bodied lunatic.) On the flip side, someone like Mark Brunell is perfect for these situations. He'll limp around, run for a few first downs, hit a few deep throws, act like a general pest and involve the Lord in every touchdown celebration. My money's on him. 3. If the Bucs pull out a win, that would send them to Chicago for a freezing cold Round 2 game, as well as the following Fox promo: "SIMMS! GROSSMAN! It's Round 2 of the NFL Playoffs on Fox!" Come on, that's not happening. Not in a million years. Take the points. The Pick: Washington 24, Tampa 20" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsand521 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 All right! :applause: I've never even heard of the Sports Guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEJ2200 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 He provides some "interesting" insight as to why he feels the Skins will win, but I'll take it. That's not a bad score either - I was thinking 21-17, but 24-20 sounds better. A trip to Seattle sounds even better.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 "eastwood" cracked me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwo40 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I love this guy. He's my idol. Even when he slams the Skins...he's still pretty good/funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wewantdallas Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 pretty funny guy here is the direct link.... http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/060106 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I like all his picks, I am even leaning back toward Cincy after an initial love affair with the Steelers. But...his record this year Last week: 8-7-1 Season: 124-124-6 Is mediocre even if he is picking spreads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I like all his picks, I am even leaning back toward Cincy after an initial love affair with the Steelers.But...his record this year Last week: 8-7-1 Season: 124-124-6 Is mediocre even if he is picking spreads. no way is cincy beating the steelers man, dont let this guy sway you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogeyMan Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 This is the same guy who predicted a 5-11 finish for the Skins this year. I love his columns, but I certainly don't take his picks seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fight_on_til_you_have_won Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Yeah, Bill Simmons is great. His minute-by-minute account of the Rose Bowl was hysterical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgjk9 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 dont put money on his picks...his record is 124-124 i saw someone posted. i think if we are goign to win we just gotta play physical and punk them around like NE did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsunami001 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 If he said he wanted stats to help him pick, someone should send him the one where Gibbs has only lost 1 of 8 first round playoff games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVA2Tampa Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 If we can get ahead early and take Caddy/Alstott out of the picture, and put the game on Simms' shoulders, we'll crush the Bucs. We need to stop their running game and force Simms to throw. We do that, and the Skins are a LOCK to win! HTTR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Consigliere Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 My favorite espn writer by a long stretch. Usually amusing, smart, and clever, he's far better read than nearly their entire staff. His spread record is crummy, but far better than essentially all the moronic published, knuckledragging idiots who continually have a gig despite never even cracking the .500 barrier. Look them up, virtually everyone published in the fishwraps is horse manure. Needless to say, I love his stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimReefa Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 On the flip side, someone like Mark Brunell is perfect for these situations. He'll limp around, run for a few first downs, hit a few deep throws, act like a general pest and involve the Lord in every touchdown celebration. My money's on him. :laugh: That's Brunell to a T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I like the: Steelers, Pats, Giants, and Redskins. The Panthers have been inconsistent all year; the Jags only beaten two teams with winning records; the Steelers have more veteran experience and are a lot healthier than the last time they played Cincy; the Redskins will get revenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Last week: 8-7-1 Season: 124-124-6 I noticed this was pretty bad. 50% doesnt impress me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerSkins Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Sports Guy is solid picking games . . . I for one am worried about the 3 points the Steelers are giving on the road . . . gives Cincy an even bigger "us against the world" grudge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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