Monday Morning Coffee: 11/19/07

I'm going to make this a regular feature on the blog. Hopefully it will give something to do while you begin dreading the week and are trying to suck down that first cup of joe, or Pepsi, or whatever your particular early morning vice is. I can't even begin to start the day myself without some very stiff coffee and a cigarette, so here we go:

--Okay, okay I give. The Patriots are THE most dominating team that I have ever seen in pro football. They are not just winning games, they are simply destroying other teams. And before anybody else says it, they were trailing the Colts on the road and came back to win that game. They are simply unstoppable at this point. Maybe an indictment or two could slow them down.

--Congrats to Jimmie Johnson for winning his second consecutive Nextel Cup. Just watching Jeff Gordon NOT win was good enough for me. I hate that guy.

--Green Bay and Dallas just keep winning and winning, setting up a huge game on November 29 that will more than likely be for home field advantage come playoff time. Yes, Romo and Owens look better each week it seems, but for those that thought that Brett had lost a step or some zip off his fastball, don't you feel stupid now.

--The Colts managed to eek, and I mean eek out a win over the Chiefs on Sunday. They have got to get some people healthy or they are going to have a short playoff run this year.

--Pittsburgh's Mr. Hyde came out this week. How in the hell do you go and lose to the Jets? The Jets, for Christ sake. I still say they will be there come playoff time but consistency has to be an issue for this team and Coach Mike Tomlin right now.

--The Rams won their second straight game. I only mention this for my friend Slydawg and for the fact that if the Rams keep winning and can finish the season with 5 or 6 wins, Linahan just might keep his job for another year.

--Think Ricky Williams will help the 0-10 Dolphins? Well, I've got a great deal for you..........

And last but not least, the winner of this weeks What The Hell Are You Doing Award:
Jody Powell, 35, hung on to a 12-foot statue of "Hannah Montana" for the better part of six days to win tickets to a sold-out concert by Miley Cyrus, star of the Disney Channel TV show. The concert will be held next week in Tampa. Personally, I can think of a lot better things to do in Tampa.

Have a Good Week and remember: Don't Hunt What You Can't Kill!!

NFL Week 10 Predictions

I write a column on a couple of forums regarding each week's NFL games. I thought I should bring this out to the blog and share it with everyone. Get you pencils and papers ready to take notes, here we go:

Buffalo @ Miami: Buffalo is playing some good football right now. Rookie RB Marshawn Lynch is showing his stuff and the Bills' defense is playing well. Miami is.......uh.......ok that just plain suck right now. First year coach Cam Cameron's NFL debut has been a bust and rumors abound about Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas leaving town in the off-season. Take Buffalo -3.

Cleveland @ Pittsburgh: First year coach Mike Timlin of the Steelers is pushing all the right buttons and endearing himself to the Pittsburgh fans. Being only the third head coach of the Steelers since 1969 is a tough job and big shoes to fill. If he wants to stay on top of the mountain, he has to beat the hated Browns. Cleveland is definitely one of the surprises in the league this year and QB Derek Anderson may keep Brady Quinn on the sideline for a while. Pittsburgh will win the game, but it will be a battle and a close one. Take Cleveland +9.

Philadelphia @ Washington: Coach Andy Reid's off-field situation and the inconsistent play of QB Donovan McNabb have Philly fans calling for both their heads. What happens in the last weeks of this season will determine, in my mind, what will happen to both Reid and McNabb in the off-season. Washington just keeps finding ways to win and you know that a big division rivalry game like this brings out Joe Gibbs' best. Take Washington -3.

Minnesota @ Green Bay: A great divisional matchup. Minnesota is coming off the trouncing of San Diego and AP is the real deal......maybe. Lambeau Field, probably cool if not cold temperatures and Brett Favre. The Packers are playing not only inspired football, but good football. Take Green Bay -5 1/2.

Dallas @ NY Giants: Best game of the weekend. Dallas' high-power offense against the Giants' unrelenting defense. I think the keys to this game though lie in Eli Manning's ability to exploit the soft spots in Dallas' secondary and utilize WR Plaxico Burress and TE Jeremy Shockey. Take the Giants +1 1/2.

Indianapolis @ San Diego: No hangover for the Colts after the tough loss against New England. The Colts are a veteran championship team and they will bounce back and unfortunately for SD, they are going to be the recepients of that payback. Take the Colts -3.

San Francisco @ Seattle: Wow, what a stinker for Monday night. The best of the worst division in football. Oh well, WWE is on. Take San Francisco +10.

Good luck and enjoy the games!!!