Monday Morning Mehta 11/27/06
Edition # 186
November 27, 2006
Next MMM: Tuesday December 5th.
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Eagles get trounced by the Colts 45-21 in a game where you wonder, "How'd the Colts not score 60?".
Game Negatives:
- The defense. I don't know where to start, nor do I know where to end. I guess it should start up front with the down lineman. ***Note: You can't judge your pass rush against the Colts. They max protect Manning for the most part and have given up just 12 sacks all year*** BUT -- Just think, about 2 months ago the Eagles were 7 and a half quarters into the season and had 13 sacks. We all thought the offseason moves were effective and the defense was a force to be reckoned with. Since, they have 16 sacks in 36 quarters. I don't think it's the loss of Jevon Kearse, but at this point your guess is as good as mine.
That's not even the biggest issue. The pass rush doesn't matter when you give up chunks of yards on the ground to EVERYONE. Not just the Colts, it's Fred Taylor, Travis Henry, Ladell Betts, name the running back they've chewed up the Eagles. And these aren't exactly Hall of Fame backs we're talking about here. Jim Johnson and Andy Reid have always been non believers in stopping the run (do I need to remind you of the Mark Simeneau years?), but this has gone too far. Head coaches hate firing assistants, but it's time to move on from the Jim Johnson era.
- Jeremiah Trotter. Where have you gone Trot? I can't wait to hear your radio show and listen to you "imply" that you're getting blocked because the down lineman aren't doing their job. So you are only good if someone else does all the work for you? Ever hear of shedding blocks?
- Donte Stallworth. There was a pass in the 4th quarter where Stallworth clearly alligator armed a ball. That showed me all I needed to know about him. Beware of the bargain??? Stallworth is good, definitely better than the mess we have at WR, but we didn't exactly get a Pro Bowler with a 4th round pick. When something is too good to be true, it usually is....
Game Positives:
- Running the ball. If this team stuck with the run the whole game, instead of throwing crazy Hank Baskett passes, I think they could've actually made it a game. I didn't say they'd win, they may have been close to covering the spread the last few minutes.
Up next is the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night. Carolina's coming off a badly played loss to the Redskins so they should be geared up for a win.
Around the League
I think the Miami Dolphins have to be one of the biggest stories of the last month. They've now won 4 in a row and Joey Harrington is playing like he's back in Eugene, Oregon (could be the first Eugene reference in the NFL MMM section ever!). The Dolphins schedule is very tough the rest of the way, but the defense is playing great, and a 9-7 record and a possible playoff trip isn't out of the question.....[Snap back to reality - this is Joey Harrington, he'll blow it!!!!!]
Mike Shanahan & Bill Parcells have something in common this year. Both waited too long to make their QB switch. For the Cowboys, it didn't effect them. They're in sole possession of first place in the NFC East and are staring down a bye week if they can beat the Giants next week. For the Broncos, they better hurry up and name Jay Cutler the QB otherwise they're going to blow this thing.
Speaking of the G-men....what goes around, comes around. After stealing a game from the Eagles on a miraculous comeback, they got a taste of their own medicine yesterday as the Titans came from behind and score 24 unanswered points to beat the Giants 24-21. The Giants were a mess waiting to happen all year, and they've been "on the brink" of destruction twice this year. I'm kind of hoping Dallas puts it to them next week, but since I hate the Cowboys I'm quite confused who to root for. Maybe a Terrell Owens/Plaxico Burress dual blowup?
Game of the Week: New England/Chicago. It was tough pickings this week for a GOW. Most of the games were pretty sloppy. But this game had tons of offensive yardage, tons of turnovers, and very few points. Chicago's defense actually impressed me in this game more than any this year. Oh, and another thing: Member when Asante Samuel was the brunt of all the jokes around the league? He's suddenly one of the games best corners.
I'm moving this week. When you put your house for sale you get about 200 fliers from moving companies. So I sat down one day and called every single one and got quotes from everyone. I don't know movers (nor football for that matter) so I just decided to go with a reputable name at a reasonable price (and I got the insurance just in case you were wondering). Anyway, there's this company called Paul Arpin. I've heard of 'em before and seen their trucks around. They touted themselves as being "The movers of the Philadelphia Eagles". Guess what? They were the cheapest of all the ones I called, and I called everyone! So, just think, not only did your beloved Eagles save $8 million under the cap this year and set themselves up brilliantly for 2013, but they saved hundreds of dollars on moving costs!! Joe Banner thanks you!
The noise you just heard was the fork going into the Steelers. It's been an awful year for Ben Roethlisberger as he got pummeled again yesterday. I give him credit for his toughness though, the guy's been through a lot this year. Bill Cowher has got to sit him out. Rumors were rampant at the beginning of the year that this will be Cowher's final year as coach of the Steelers as he plans on taking some time off. I don't know if he can walk away after a year like this though. A flurry of wins near season's end would help him walk away proud.
Tony Romo. Freakin Tony Romo. I played against him in my fantasy league this week. Lit me up for 42 points. Cripes.
The Chargers continue to roll as they avoid losing the "trap" game against the Raiders thanks to LT2's 3 touchdowns, one of them passing to Antonio Gates. If Marty Schoetenheimer doesn't coach this team I say they've got a great shot to win it all.
November 27, 2006
Next MMM: Tuesday December 5th.
www.mondaymorningmehta.com
www.nba-jam.blogspot.com
Eagles get trounced by the Colts 45-21 in a game where you wonder, "How'd the Colts not score 60?".
Game Negatives:
- The defense. I don't know where to start, nor do I know where to end. I guess it should start up front with the down lineman. ***Note: You can't judge your pass rush against the Colts. They max protect Manning for the most part and have given up just 12 sacks all year*** BUT -- Just think, about 2 months ago the Eagles were 7 and a half quarters into the season and had 13 sacks. We all thought the offseason moves were effective and the defense was a force to be reckoned with. Since, they have 16 sacks in 36 quarters. I don't think it's the loss of Jevon Kearse, but at this point your guess is as good as mine.
That's not even the biggest issue. The pass rush doesn't matter when you give up chunks of yards on the ground to EVERYONE. Not just the Colts, it's Fred Taylor, Travis Henry, Ladell Betts, name the running back they've chewed up the Eagles. And these aren't exactly Hall of Fame backs we're talking about here. Jim Johnson and Andy Reid have always been non believers in stopping the run (do I need to remind you of the Mark Simeneau years?), but this has gone too far. Head coaches hate firing assistants, but it's time to move on from the Jim Johnson era.
- Jeremiah Trotter. Where have you gone Trot? I can't wait to hear your radio show and listen to you "imply" that you're getting blocked because the down lineman aren't doing their job. So you are only good if someone else does all the work for you? Ever hear of shedding blocks?
- Donte Stallworth. There was a pass in the 4th quarter where Stallworth clearly alligator armed a ball. That showed me all I needed to know about him. Beware of the bargain??? Stallworth is good, definitely better than the mess we have at WR, but we didn't exactly get a Pro Bowler with a 4th round pick. When something is too good to be true, it usually is....
Game Positives:
- Running the ball. If this team stuck with the run the whole game, instead of throwing crazy Hank Baskett passes, I think they could've actually made it a game. I didn't say they'd win, they may have been close to covering the spread the last few minutes.
Up next is the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night. Carolina's coming off a badly played loss to the Redskins so they should be geared up for a win.
Around the League
I think the Miami Dolphins have to be one of the biggest stories of the last month. They've now won 4 in a row and Joey Harrington is playing like he's back in Eugene, Oregon (could be the first Eugene reference in the NFL MMM section ever!). The Dolphins schedule is very tough the rest of the way, but the defense is playing great, and a 9-7 record and a possible playoff trip isn't out of the question.....[Snap back to reality - this is Joey Harrington, he'll blow it!!!!!]
Mike Shanahan & Bill Parcells have something in common this year. Both waited too long to make their QB switch. For the Cowboys, it didn't effect them. They're in sole possession of first place in the NFC East and are staring down a bye week if they can beat the Giants next week. For the Broncos, they better hurry up and name Jay Cutler the QB otherwise they're going to blow this thing.
Speaking of the G-men....what goes around, comes around. After stealing a game from the Eagles on a miraculous comeback, they got a taste of their own medicine yesterday as the Titans came from behind and score 24 unanswered points to beat the Giants 24-21. The Giants were a mess waiting to happen all year, and they've been "on the brink" of destruction twice this year. I'm kind of hoping Dallas puts it to them next week, but since I hate the Cowboys I'm quite confused who to root for. Maybe a Terrell Owens/Plaxico Burress dual blowup?
Game of the Week: New England/Chicago. It was tough pickings this week for a GOW. Most of the games were pretty sloppy. But this game had tons of offensive yardage, tons of turnovers, and very few points. Chicago's defense actually impressed me in this game more than any this year. Oh, and another thing: Member when Asante Samuel was the brunt of all the jokes around the league? He's suddenly one of the games best corners.
I'm moving this week. When you put your house for sale you get about 200 fliers from moving companies. So I sat down one day and called every single one and got quotes from everyone. I don't know movers (nor football for that matter) so I just decided to go with a reputable name at a reasonable price (and I got the insurance just in case you were wondering). Anyway, there's this company called Paul Arpin. I've heard of 'em before and seen their trucks around. They touted themselves as being "The movers of the Philadelphia Eagles". Guess what? They were the cheapest of all the ones I called, and I called everyone! So, just think, not only did your beloved Eagles save $8 million under the cap this year and set themselves up brilliantly for 2013, but they saved hundreds of dollars on moving costs!! Joe Banner thanks you!
The noise you just heard was the fork going into the Steelers. It's been an awful year for Ben Roethlisberger as he got pummeled again yesterday. I give him credit for his toughness though, the guy's been through a lot this year. Bill Cowher has got to sit him out. Rumors were rampant at the beginning of the year that this will be Cowher's final year as coach of the Steelers as he plans on taking some time off. I don't know if he can walk away after a year like this though. A flurry of wins near season's end would help him walk away proud.
Tony Romo. Freakin Tony Romo. I played against him in my fantasy league this week. Lit me up for 42 points. Cripes.
The Chargers continue to roll as they avoid losing the "trap" game against the Raiders thanks to LT2's 3 touchdowns, one of them passing to Antonio Gates. If Marty Schoetenheimer doesn't coach this team I say they've got a great shot to win it all.
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