Talking NFL

As you’ve probably heard by now, Patriot nation has breathed a HUGE collective sigh of relief at the news that Tom Brady is only suffering from a mild high ankle sprain, nothing more.

In fact, Tom and his gorgeous lady friend Gisele were spotted hitting the town earlier this week, and Brady was without the boot/brace he wore earlier in the day. So why did he have it on in the first place? The answer is probably one of the three:

1) Just a precaution
2) A Belichick ploy to confuse the Giants
3) Brady was in trouble w/Gisele

Personally, I believe option #3. Think about it - he was probably in the doghouse with Gisele for something dumb; like forgetting to call after the AFC Championship game or knocking up another C-level actress. And you know that a high profile, high income model like Gisele is also uber high maintenance and was waiting for him in NYC with the Wrath of Khan.

So what does Tommy Touchdown do? He buys some flowers AND puts a brace over his ankle. Imagine the scene when he walked into Gisele’s pad:

Tom: “Hey, babe. I brought you some flowers and- (winces) ow, my leg…”

Gisele: “Oh, you poor thing!”

(they do it)

Well played, Tom. Very well played indeed. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m running late to meet my girlfriend for dinner. Better put on that neck brace…

Update: Tom Brady has missed practice on both Thursday and Friday. Again, it’s either due to reasons #1 and #2 listed above, or the Patriots figure that having Gisele nurse him back to health is their best option. Can’t really argue with that logic…

Tom Brady, bootgate, Gisele, misdirection

Prior to the AFC Championship Game, football fans around the country were stunned when the Chargers knocked off the Colts, denying the New England vs Indianapolis rematch they were all pining to see.

But everyone quickly recovered once the Patriots knocked-off the spirited Chargers. For then the Cloverfield monster-like drooling over a Brett Favre vs Tom Brady uber QB face-off in Super Bowl XLII began in full. What a perfect match-up! What a phenomenal story line we can all bludgeon into the ground over the next two weeks!

Oops. Nevermind. Care for some Eli?

Having said that, the Giants not only proved to be the better team on Sunday, but the younger Manning brother proved to be the better QB on the field as well. While he didn’t do anything spectacular, he didn’t kill his team with a crucial INT like his Green Bay counterpart did either.

And let’s not forget about that New York run game. Just like Eli, it has also been very consistent, with the two headed attack of Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw combining for 324 rushing yards in the playoffs.

But perhaps most noteworthy has been the excellent game schemes put together by Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo in the postseason. He had multiple blitzes against the Cowboys during the Divisional Round. Yet against the Packers, New York kept the QB pressure to the base 4-man front, letting linebackers like Antonio Pierce drop into coverage to limit Favre’s multiple receiving options.

As for this revised Super Bowl match-up, what’s not to like about a New England vs New York storyline? Sure, Patriots fans were all looking for a little revenge against those Cheeseheads for Super Bowl XXXI, but hey, beating another NY team en route to another title sounds pretty good to me as well…

Not that a Patriots victory is a given, either. This Giants team is responsible for the largest come from behind victory Belichick’s crew had to muster this year in Week 17 (that being 12 points). This makes the early Vegas line of 13 to 14 points in favor of New England that much more surprising. With their strong pass rush and efficient offense, the Giants match-up very well with the undefeated Patriots.

How well? Oh hey, we’ve got nearly 2 weeks to analyze this match-up! (Ugh…)

New York Giants, New England Patriots, Super Bowl XLII

Care of Boston.com:

The New York Post published a picture today in which Patriots QB Tom Brady looked to be wearing a boot/protective brace over his right foot.

I’m not gonna freak out.
I’m not gonna freak out.
I’m not gonna freak out.
I’m not gonna freak out.

……

Too late, I’m f#@king freaking out!!!

New England Patriots, Tom Brady, there’s a big bear on the road to perfection

Last week, Pro Football Talk published a report that (according to a league source) Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy would step down and be replaced by assistant head coach/quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell.

Needless to say, it looks like Pro Football Talk could use some more reliable sources.

Late yesterday, the Colts held a news conference where Coach Dungy announced that he would return to Indianapolis to coach for a seventh season. To Pro Football Talk’s credit, team president Bill Polian also said that Caldwell would be named associate head coach, and will take over for Dungy whenever he decides to leave.

(Meaning that Jim Caldwell is to Tony Dungy what Aaron Rodgers is to Brett Favre)

Bottom line, you have to admire the fact that the Colts have established a succession plan for one of the league’s most successful franchises. Caldwell was being wooed by both the Ravens and Falcons, but chose to stay by Dungy’s side, as he has for the last seven seasons. And give credit to Caldwell for showing patience and staying with the Colts - he realizes that Bill Polian has put together a winning organization and wants to stay a key part of it.

Speaking along those lines, it’s interesting to think about Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, and his decision not to interview for those same Falcons and Ravens head coach openings. After the defection of Eric Mangini to the Jets, perhaps the powers that be in Foxborough decided to have a talk with Josh about his future with the Patriots? Just a thought…

Indianapolis Colts, Tony Dungy, Bill Polian, head coach

There’s a plethora of thoughts running through my brain after the Patriots 21-12 victory over the Chargers in the AFC Championship Game, but here are the ones that are getting past those 7 Sam Adams Lagers that I downed:

- Tom Brady certainly did not have his best game. Of the three interceptions he threw, the one in the end-zone to Antonio Cromartie could have been a killer like the one he tossed in the playoffs against the Broncos two years ago (and thank you CBS for showing that replay again! Boy was that pleasant…)

- Randy Moss was held to a non-factor for the second week in a row. Who knows how much that has to do with his “old friend’s” restraining order, but Patriots fans are hoping it becomes a non-issue by Super Bowl Sunday…

- Of San Diego’s 311 yards of total offense, wideouts Vincent Jackson and Chris Chambers accounted for 183 of them.

- Give credit to Philip Rivers for gutting out a decent performance on a very gimpy leg. Not so much credit goes to L.T., a.k.a Darth Vader on the Chargers sidelines.

- Laurence Maroney now has back-to-back 122 yard rushing games. Anyone still think the Patriots are a “finesse” offense? Didn’t think so…

- This Patriots defense, while giving up yards to their opponents, is closely resembling the 01-02 championship team’s “bend but don’t break” philosophy. Three times the Chargers had first and goal to go - three times they came away with field goals.

- Punting the ball away on 4th down at the Patriots 36 yard line with less than 10 minutes to play and down by two scores? Hey, that’s just Norv being Norv…

Finally, there were some great individual efforts from various Patriots players all game long - Junior Seau’s crucial stop of Michael Turner on 3rd and goal and Kelley Washington downing a punt inside the 5 yard line come to mind immediately. But nothing stands out like the clutch play of Kevin Faulk. Two of his catches set up Patriot touchdowns on the next play, and he converted 2 first downs on their final drive that clinched the game.

I have absolutely no problem saying that right now I love Kevin Faulk as much as another heterosexual man can love another heterosexual man.

(But don’t worry, Tom - you can win my love back 2 weeks from now…)

New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers, AFC Championship

Championship weekend has arrived, and let all football purists rejoice! Both games will be played as they should be in January; outside in the freezing cold. Unfortunately, there won’t be any snow in either New England or Green Bay, but we would have seen some white stuff if the Carolina Panthers were hosting the NFC title game (Put that in your Global Warming pipe and smoke it, Al!).

In addition, both match-ups have historical significance as well. The Giants and Packers are two of the most storied teams in NFL history, and both franchises have combined for 18 championship titles/Super Bowl victories since 1927.

Ah, but did you know that the Patriots and Chargers are two original members of the old AFL league? And that the Chargers destroyed the Patriots 51-10 in the 1963 title game? Revenge game, baby!!

Let’s take a closer look at both contests, starting with the NFC:

Giants at Packers

First, let me join a long and not-so-distinguished line of sports bloggers & writers who owe the New York Giants a big fat apology. I completely wrote them off at the start of the season & predicted they’d finish 6-10. Whoops. And how about that Eli Manning kid, huh? Talk about clutch…good to see he stopped learning from big bro.

(yes that was a completely unwarranted cheap shot on Peyton. Expect roughly 58 more before kickoff ‘08…)

Anyways, this should be a great game. Both teams have an excellent running game (assuming Ryan Grant has fully recovered from his early case of fumble-itis early last week), and a swarming front seven that can get to the quarterback. Both quarterbacks have been playing mistake-free football, and both kickers are hitting over 80% of their field goals.

But there seems to be one area where Green Bay has a decidedly huge advantage, and that’s with their wide receivers. A great deal of Brett Favre’s resurgence this year needs to be credited to Donald Driver, Greg Jennings, James Jones, and Donald Lee, who combined for 3,219 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns.

Add this to the fact that Giants cornerbacks Sam Madison and Aaron Ross are hobbled with injuries, and it should be a big game for the Packers passing game. Manning, Jacobs, and Burress should keep it close, but the Packers defense has the advantage in healthy playmakers, and that should be the difference.

Prediction: Packers 27 - Giants 17

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(opening the door to The Continental)

“Hallo!  Oh, my dulcet darling….I have missed you….as the night sky misses the stars!  And you look so lovely….so devastating….in your….sheik new uniform.  A pity though….that you did not wear your powder blues….they so accentuate your femininity!”

“Wait, do not go my petite petunia!  I dare not offend you….tempestuous one!  Trust me….I have changed since last year.  You will find me a much more gracious host….this time around.  Please….would you care for….a glass of champagne?  Some caviar?”

“There, there, much better….let us celebrate your team’s ….glorious achievement!  But one game away from the Super Bowl….and to be lead by (pause, looks at black book)….William Volek and Legedu Naanee!  How wonderful.  Who knows….what gas station they will be employed at next year, Fräulein!

Fear not leepschun, I am sure you hero….your master of quiet dignity…..LaDainian Tomlinson….will be ready for battle on Sunday!  Lucky for you….he appears to have….a quick healing vagina.

As for your vaunted ariel commander….Philip Rivers (a.k.a. Marmalard)….sadly I have my doubts.  But what heroics he issued forth in Indianapolis!

Behold that intense gaze!  That laser-like focus….that look of someone who needs to drop a rather large deuce.  Surely….some credit to your 4th quarter comeback….belongs to him.

And how he verbally jousted with those Colts fans….my, my!  Such bravery!  Although, I am confused….tell me, my sweet gecko….how can he do that, but also say this?  Is he conflicted?  Perhaps….a bit selective with his personal code of ethics?  Or is he simply….an enormous douchebag?

Wait, wait!  A thousand pardons!  Please….have some New England Clam Chowder!  Ah, yes….good isn’t it?  I made it myself, buttercup.  Mmmmm….chunky!

Truly….I cannot express how impressed I was with your chief tactician….commandant Norv…..his scheming was utterly brilliant!  And only one 12-men on the field penalty….all game long!  He has come quite a long way since Week 2….such an exponential improvement in IQ hasn’t been witnessed since….Flowers for Algernon….

By the way, my sinewy serpent, is it true….that in a dreadful childhood incident….he accidentally shot himself in the face….with a shotgun full of rock salt?

Oh, I kid, I kid, my little locust!  I have nothing but respect….and admiration for your entire organization.  Take Shawne Merriman, for example.  That gentleman….he exudes nothing but class….from every open orifice on his tattoo covered body!

Ah….you appear to be getting sleepy….my succulent squash.  I must inform you that….unbeknownst to you….I slipped a Mickey….in your chunky clam chowder….

There, there….just lie back (removes robe)….as I unleash….my gi-normous Patriot missile!  As you go under, my glorious doormat….please know….that just like last year….this will be….very, very painful….

New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers, AFC Championship, Talking NFL, Glorify the Past, opening old wounds, the continental, SNL back in the day

For starters, we have to talk a bit more about that HUGE upset in Indianapolis. While most football fans are disappointed that the Chargers completely wrecked a highly anticipated Pats vs Colts rematch, I personally couldn’t be happier…can you say grudge match?

There’s some bad blood off the field as well. As you long-time readers remember from last year, Talking NFL has a spirited exchange with the good folks over at Glorify the Past. For those new to the site, here’s the original smack-talk article (with completely unedited evil comments, which I later graded). By way of an olive branch offering, this spring GTP member desertboltfan was kind enough to write up a Chargers draft preview for the site.

So it seems only fitting that this year’s AFC Title game brings us old lovers together yet again. Trust me, I’m brewing up something special later this week to rekindle those flames of hatred. Blog on blog violence; it don’t get better than this!

Speaking of which, that’s a good place to start with the links, as Barstool Sports and Kissing Suzy Colber are about to get into a full blown pissing contest. Let the blogger fury fly!

The IndyStar’s Bob Kravitz puts some good perspective on the Colts loss. I really enjoyed his comparison of this team to the Atlanta Braves in the 90’s…

We Are The Postmen describes why even longtime Bears and Lions fans just can’t help rooting for Brett Favre.

The Looper marvels at the thought of Eli Manning - the Savior of NY sports.

Hey, guess who leaked those pictures of Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo vacationing in Cabo San Lucas? IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com has the not-so-surprising answer…

Frank Hughes of the Seattle New Tribune thinks there’s a 30% chance that Mike Holmgren decides to retire as Seahawks coach (and a 100% chance that Deion Branch tore his ACL on Saturday. Ouch).

OK, now for some videos; this one’s of T.O. has been making the rounds today, and for good reason…

Not because the reporter is smokin’ hot - look at T.O. peeking out from behind the curtain! Hi! Hey, you…yeah, you in the tight jeans! C’mere!

Here’s some more of the lovely Ines Sainz in action…

Here’s a reporter attempting to perform the Lambeau Leap (and failing spectacularly):

Finally, here’s Patriots fan myricegirl doing a rap/dance/jaguar impersonation (I have no idea what to call this - you tell me…)

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Just ask some of our recent visitors…

Tony Romo: “Hello, everyone. Being the quarterback for the most popular team in the NFL sure does carry a lot of pressure with it. I’m so glad I took some time out in Cabo San Lucas! A few days there, and I forgot about everything; my problems, my playbook, even the rules on intentional grounding. You can be sure I’ll be coming back soon - maybe even next weekend!”

Don’t worry Tony, you all ready have a tee time for 9am on Sunday! Yes, the gorgeous scenery on our beautiful peninsula can move even the craziest toughest people to tears. Like Terrell Owens:

Terrell Owens: (sobbing) “The ocean…the dolphins…the cheap prescription drugs…sometimes there’s so much beauty in Cabo San Lucas that I feel like I can’t take it, like my heart’s going to cave in.” (weeps hysterically)

Most importantly, a getaway to Cabo San Lucas is so easy even a complete moron can do it!

Jessica Simpson: “Hey, y’all! When my Tony Tigger wanted to go east to Cabo San Lucas, I thought it was a really bad idea, what with Fidel Castro being such an evil dictator and all. But I gotta tell ya, I had more fun there than I did filming “Employee of the Month”! Huh-huh! Golly, WalMarts are BIG…”

(commotion in the background)

“Uh-oh, better git goin’. Daddy says the whole state of Dallas is outside wantin’ ta talk to me! Boy it shur is fun being popular. Ta ta!”

Cabo San Lucas - leave all your troubles behind! (Now offering 20% discounts to Cowboys fans)

Dallas Cowboys, Tony Romo, another rough off-season awaits, Jessica Simpson, official career ender

As far as recent NFL drafts go, the images that stand out most are the ones of Brady Quinn and Aaron Rodgers not-so-patiently awaiting their fate as they continued to watch player after player get picked before them in the 1st round.

On the positive side, it helped prepare them for their NFL careers. Grab a seat, guys. You might be here awhile…

First, news out of Cleveland is that general manager Phil Savage is turning his attention to signing Derek Anderson to a long-term contract extension before free agency begins. Should that happen, Quinn will be assured back-up status for the foreseeable future. As Rumors and Rants points out, had Quinn not held out of training camp, he probably would have become the backup to Charlie Frye, and Anderson would never have stepped onto the field.

Now it looks like he’s going to get paid more than Quinn (well, depending on how much Brady’s getting paid for that EAS ad…).

Based on that holdout, it’s hard to feel all that bad about Quinn. However, it’s much easier to sympathize with Aaron Rogers predicament.

Going into the 2005 Draft, Aaron was regarded as either the #1 or #2 quarterback along with Alex Smith. But after the 49ers picked Alex with the overall #1 (and how’s that one working out for ya, Coach Nolan?), Rodgers waited until pick #24 to get scooped up by the Packers. Green Bay figured that Brett Favre would retire soon, and selected Rodgers as his heir apparent.

Well, according to a report out of Mississippi, the young prince has at least another season to wait. Al Jones, writer for the Sun Herald and old friend to #4, wrote that Favre is leaning towards coming back for another season with the Pack. Quote Brett:

“For the first time in three years, I haven’t thought this could be my last game. I would like to continue longer.”

Meaning longer time for Aaron Rodgers to stroll the sidelines. What’s really interesting here is that Rodgers signed a five year contract worth $7.7 million, meaning that if he doesn’t play next season, then ‘09 is shaping up as a make or break year for him.

Whatever happens, might I suggest both QB’s start drawing some comics or painting some landscape pictures on those clipboards as way of a 2nd career? (Unless of course, they’ve started doing that all ready…)

Aaron Rodgers, Brady Quinn, Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, take a number

Today, we’re proud to have our first interview published here at Talking NFL. With the Green Bay Packers getting ready to take on the Seattle Seahawks in this week’s NFC Divisional Round playoff, it’s fitting that the subject of our interview is best known for discovering and recruiting the 2007 SI Sportsman of the Year, Brett Favre.

Mark McHale was an assistant football coach at the University of Southern Mississippi when a few high school coaches changed the course of a quarterback’s life and the USM program. The football coaches told McHale to visit a school to see a player named Brett Favre…

In his new book, 10 to 4, Brett Favre’s Journey from Rotten Bayou to the Top of the NFL, Mark McHale and Brett Favre, with the help of award-winning sportswriter Tim Stephens, detail how the coach’s persistence enabled the gifted, but raw quarterback to prove himself at college football’s highest level and lay the foundation for becoming the winningest quarterback in NFL history and its only three-time consecutive Most Valuable Player.

The book provides a fascinating behind the scenes look at how the college recruiting process works, along with some great stories from Brett’s early career that showed Mark and the rest of the coaching staff at USM just how special he could become. Most of all, it’s amazing to read the early chapters of this book and discover just how close Brett came to not receiving one scholarship from a Division 1 school. Had Mark and the University of Southern Mississippi not stepped up to the plate, we might have never seen this gunslinger step onto an NFL field…let alone become a legend in the game.

• Back in 1986, you were the Offensive Line Coach for the University of Southern Mississippi, and went on a recruiting trip to Hancock North Central High to visit Brett Favre. What we your first impressions of Brett as you watched him play?

I was not impressed when I first watched him play because Irvin (Brett’s dad and head coach) didn’t have him throw the ball but maybe 4 times the whole game! However, I was very impressed with Brett in pre-game warmups where he really showed off his arm. During the second game I went to, I did see one pass that was absolutely phenomenal; it was a 50 yard TD pass that had smoke coming off it.

• What were your first impressions of Brett off the field like when you first met him?

I actually met him before I saw him play, and it was based on those impressions that I decided to come back and see him perform in a game. When I first met Brett at his dad’s field house, he displayed so much confidence in his persona–he was very confident, but not cocky. It gave me a gut feeling to pursue him.

• Is it true that when Southern Miss offered Favre a scholarship, it was to play safety? How did that offer come about?

Every Thursday we would talk about the recruits from each coaches geographical area. When I brought up each prospect’s name, the head coach (Jim Carmody) would always ask me, “can he play another position?” That’s when I saw the opportunity to up the odds to recruit Brett.

I told Jim he was a safety that played like a linebacker–very tough–he could play for us at safety if he didn’t work out at quarterback. This stuck in the back of the head coach’s mind when we lost a linebacker from Atlanta and he offered Brett to fill a defensive slot in that recruiting class!

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They do tend to pile up, don’t they?

The smoke has cleared from the first round of the playoffs, leaving us with four victors, four teams facing a long off-season, and a boatload of turnovers. In fact, the losing clubs combined for 11 of them. Let’s take a closer look at the biggest culprits:

Seattle 35 - Washington 14

The Culprit: Santana Moss

No, Moss wasn’t actually credited with a fumble or giveaway, but he should have been. With the Skins down by a touchdown with less than six minutes to play, Todd Collins went deep to Santana. Problem was, he gave up on the route, and the pass was intercepted by Seattle cornerback Marcus Trufant who returned it 78 yards for a score that sealed the game for the Seahawks.

Jacksonville 31 - Pittsburgh 29

The Culprit: Ben Roethlisberger

Big Ben had his best season as a pro this year, and is widely considered on of the top 5 quarterbacks in the league. Unfortunately, on Saturday he gave his worst best Drew Bledsoe impersonation. He had happy feet, and made some poor decisions under pressure, throwing three costly interceptions and losing a fumble.

NY Giants 24 - Tampa Bay 14

The Culprit: Micheal Spurlock

Last month, Spurlock became a Buccaneer hero by returning the first kickoff for a touchdown in club history. Sadly, he’ll be remembered in the off-season as the goat, after fumbling the 2nd half kickoff against the Giants. The fumble was recovered by New York cornerback Corey Webster, who also picked off Jeff Garcia in the end zone on the very next Tampa series.

San Diego 17 - Tennessee 6

The Culprit: Chris Brown

Tennessee was up 3 - 0 and driving early in the 2nd quarter for a touchdown. But at the 12 yard line, Chris Brown fumbled when he was hit by Shawne Merriman, and Shaun Phillips recovered at the Chargers 9. Vince Young and company wouldn’t get into the end zone all day, as San Diego clamped down on defense.

NFL, Wild Card, Playoffs, Turnovers

A new year has arrived, and with it comes a brand new football season - the one that truly matters. The surviving 12 teams reset to 0-0, and prepare to do battle for the Lombardi Trophy along with the right to be called the greatest team in the National Football League…

(I’m excited - are you excited?!)

Having said that, I must admit that the drama for this year’s tournament appears to be a bit muted. Because baring a spectacular upset, the winner of Super Bowl XLII should be determined on January 20th in Foxboro, Massachusetts when the New England Patriots host the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship.

Are we jumping to conclusions here? Yes, but it seems warranted. True, last year the #1 and #2 seeds in the AFC lost their first playoff games, so the top seeds do get upset. However, it was the Colts and the Patriots that did the upsetting. Now those teams get the extra week off, and both clubs are better this year than they were last year.

Take a look at the AFC contenders battling this weekend to get by these two juggernauts; the Steelers and Chargers have all ready been beaten by the Patriots by a combined score of 72 - 27. As for the lower seeded Jaguars and Titans, they’re a combined 1 - 3 against the Colts (and the only reason the Titans won the season finale is because Jim Sorgi was prominently involved).

As for the NFC representatives, well it’s clear that the Cowboys are at the head of the pack. But the Patriots were able to handle them quite easily in Texas Stadium earlier this year. The Colts took on the Buccaneers back in October, and blew them away 33 - 14. Combined, the Patriots and the Colts were 8 - 0 against NFC teams.

Back in the early 90’s, everyone knew that either the 49ers or the Cowboys were winning the Super Bowl and that the NFC Championship Game was the real title game. It’s the same script in a different conference for this decade. If you’re a fan of either team, it just doesn’t get any better.

If you’re not a fan of either club, then just sit back, relax, and watch some of the best football you’ll ever see (without worrying about feeling the urge to hurl your remote at the TV in frustration)!

NFL, Playoff Preview, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts

Seriously, what’s it take to get fired these days?

NFL, Detroit Lions, Matt Millen, historic ineptitude