Sunday, September 27, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Baum's can't miss picks of the week: Week 4
Hello everyone and welcome. Football season is upon us once again and that means time for some guessing and gambling. And because you are busy heating cheese dip and passing out at halftime, we here at PerformanceEnhancedBlogging are giving you five for-sure picks that will allow you to keep your sad and poorly funded little operation afloat for one more week.
Baum was 2-3 last week, making him 7-8 on the year.
1. Arizona State (+12) @ UGA
Georgia has scored points in bunches but the defense has been lackluster. Eventually Joe Cox and AJ Green won't be able to keep up. Luckily for them a mediocre Sun Devil team will not give them too much of a test, but will have some extra motivation looking to avenge a home loss to the Bulldogs last year. Georgia wins, but doesnt cover
2. Florida @ Kentucky (+21.5)
Kentucky is a huge home-dog to number one FLorida. But the Gators were exposed by a far weaker Volunteer team in the Swamp last week. The Wildcat's D is nothing like that of Tennessees but their offense can keep things close. Floirda wins by 19.
3. California @ Oregon (+5.5). Lay the points, take Cal...Jahvid Best is too good.
4. Atlanta Falcons (+4.5) @ New England Patriots
The Falcons are hot and playing well on both sides of the ball. Tom Brady is still shaky coming of a missed year. This one will be decided by a field goal, and Atlanta may win it outright.
5. Indianapolis Colts @ Arizona Cardinals (-2.5)
Don't get caught up in the hype. Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne will be too much for the Cards defense. Colts will win it 28-26.
Baum was 2-3 last week, making him 7-8 on the year.
1. Arizona State (+12) @ UGA
Georgia has scored points in bunches but the defense has been lackluster. Eventually Joe Cox and AJ Green won't be able to keep up. Luckily for them a mediocre Sun Devil team will not give them too much of a test, but will have some extra motivation looking to avenge a home loss to the Bulldogs last year. Georgia wins, but doesnt cover
2. Florida @ Kentucky (+21.5)
Kentucky is a huge home-dog to number one FLorida. But the Gators were exposed by a far weaker Volunteer team in the Swamp last week. The Wildcat's D is nothing like that of Tennessees but their offense can keep things close. Floirda wins by 19.
3. California @ Oregon (+5.5). Lay the points, take Cal...Jahvid Best is too good.
4. Atlanta Falcons (+4.5) @ New England Patriots
The Falcons are hot and playing well on both sides of the ball. Tom Brady is still shaky coming of a missed year. This one will be decided by a field goal, and Atlanta may win it outright.
5. Indianapolis Colts @ Arizona Cardinals (-2.5)
Don't get caught up in the hype. Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne will be too much for the Cards defense. Colts will win it 28-26.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
NFL Update: What Have We Learned After 2 Weeks?
It's hard to believe, but two weeks of the NFL season have already come and gone. What have we learned? Let's dig into it....
#1 - Drew Brees is the real deal. Through two games he has thrown for 9 touchdowns with only 1 interception, while completing a ridiculous 75% of his pass attempts. The question now becomes, are the Saints legit? They have put up 45+ points in both of their games this season. Will anyone's defense be able to stop this offense?! Saints are going to be a factor late in the season.
#2 - Tom Brady might be feeling the effects of his knee injury after all. Not only that, but I think the Patriots formula is finally slowing down. For years they have been notorious for signing post-prime players and rejuvenating their careers. The players cost less, and usually performed at a higher level than they did with their previous team. However, I think this formula is slowly going to cost the Patriots some games this year. Their defense is old and slow, and their offense won't be the same until Brady stops thinking about his injury. Don't count the Patriots out just yet, but there should be cause for concern.
#3 - Tony Gonzalez was a major pick up for the Atlanta Falcons. The Atlanta Falcons were an 11-5 team last season with a rookie quarterback and a rookie head coach. After upgrading with a guy like Tony Gonzalez, it give Matty Ice the perfect check down guy. He is arguably the best tight end to play the game and could possibly be the piece that puts the Falcons over the top. So far it looks like the Falcons are a surefire lock to end the streak of never having back to back winning seasons. Falcons are legit.
#4 - Brett Favre is doing exactly what he needs to be doing for the Minnesota Vikings. Favre was brought back to manage a game. His main job is to turn around and hand the ball off to Adrian Peterson, who is the best back in the game. In passing situations, he is protecting the ball and not being his traditional gunslinger self. This has prove very effective for him and the Vikings who are looking solid at 2-0 in a fairly inconsistent division. Props to my boy Favre, glad to see him back on the field doing well.
#5 - Are the San Francisco 49ers legit? Mike Singletary is proving to be a pretty solid head coach. Their defense is playing well enough to keep them in every game as they have gotten off to a 2-0 start to the season; without Michael Crabtree. Koudos to that organization as they finally seem to be turning in the right direction. They have a legitimate shot at winning the NFC West with all of the other teams being fairly inconsistent.
Other quick comments...
-The Browns and Lions are bad. Period.
-Chad Ochocinco is still the man. Loved the Lambeau leap this past week.
-Sleve Slaton was a horrible fantasy draft pick so far.
-The Cowboys new stadium is INSANE. Love it.
That's all for now...
Word.
#1 - Drew Brees is the real deal. Through two games he has thrown for 9 touchdowns with only 1 interception, while completing a ridiculous 75% of his pass attempts. The question now becomes, are the Saints legit? They have put up 45+ points in both of their games this season. Will anyone's defense be able to stop this offense?! Saints are going to be a factor late in the season.
#2 - Tom Brady might be feeling the effects of his knee injury after all. Not only that, but I think the Patriots formula is finally slowing down. For years they have been notorious for signing post-prime players and rejuvenating their careers. The players cost less, and usually performed at a higher level than they did with their previous team. However, I think this formula is slowly going to cost the Patriots some games this year. Their defense is old and slow, and their offense won't be the same until Brady stops thinking about his injury. Don't count the Patriots out just yet, but there should be cause for concern.
#3 - Tony Gonzalez was a major pick up for the Atlanta Falcons. The Atlanta Falcons were an 11-5 team last season with a rookie quarterback and a rookie head coach. After upgrading with a guy like Tony Gonzalez, it give Matty Ice the perfect check down guy. He is arguably the best tight end to play the game and could possibly be the piece that puts the Falcons over the top. So far it looks like the Falcons are a surefire lock to end the streak of never having back to back winning seasons. Falcons are legit.
#4 - Brett Favre is doing exactly what he needs to be doing for the Minnesota Vikings. Favre was brought back to manage a game. His main job is to turn around and hand the ball off to Adrian Peterson, who is the best back in the game. In passing situations, he is protecting the ball and not being his traditional gunslinger self. This has prove very effective for him and the Vikings who are looking solid at 2-0 in a fairly inconsistent division. Props to my boy Favre, glad to see him back on the field doing well.
#5 - Are the San Francisco 49ers legit? Mike Singletary is proving to be a pretty solid head coach. Their defense is playing well enough to keep them in every game as they have gotten off to a 2-0 start to the season; without Michael Crabtree. Koudos to that organization as they finally seem to be turning in the right direction. They have a legitimate shot at winning the NFC West with all of the other teams being fairly inconsistent.
Other quick comments...
-The Browns and Lions are bad. Period.
-Chad Ochocinco is still the man. Loved the Lambeau leap this past week.
-Sleve Slaton was a horrible fantasy draft pick so far.
-The Cowboys new stadium is INSANE. Love it.
That's all for now...
Word.
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