Okay, I lied about wild card weekend being the best weekend in football, because it's definitely Championship weekend. Two games decide who's going to the Super Bowl. I'm torn in both games.
In the AFC, the Jets are the perfect example of why you may or may not like the cinderella team. Rex Ryan is a no nonsense coach who is full of a lot of talk while inspiring his team to do the walking for him. But what if they upset the Colts? I think I'd prefer the Saints or Vikings over either AFC team, but then I'd have anxiety about it being a blow out and not enjoying the game. Then again, if the Jets win, perhaps they ARE for real and will put up a good game.
Typically I cheer against Manning and wait in anticipation for the day he receives a Kurt Warner like, concussion worthy hit. But now that he's already won a Super Bowl, I wouldn't mind him win a couple more because he's a better quarterback than Tom Brady. This goes back to the best QB vs. most Super Bowl wins argument. I don't think it should be the end all be all, but to some it is.
The NFC game should be a blast. If Minnesota can weather the storm in the first half they should be fine. You hear most analysts say Adrian Peterson needs to make an impact. Well they've been saying that the last couple months and AP's numbers have been relatively average. The truth is that as long as AP keeps playing like an average running back Brett Favre will have to continue to play out of his mind like he has the last two games. If AP wants to be considered one of the top running backs ever, now would be a good time to break a hundred yards. I know another 28 who'd love to trade places with AP.
Prediction: Colts vs. Vikings in Super Bowl 44. Two of the greatest quarterbacks go head to head in a thriller - I hope.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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