Let me first start off by saying that I hate Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Of course I didn't before they wrecked 3 straight weeks of gambling for me. The nerve of them. Now that I got that off of my chest
There was a few coaching decisions that happened this weekend. In the Pats/Colts game, the Coach (Bellicek) decided to go for it on 4 and 2, up 6, from their own 28. My friend "Ty'Rell" and I discussed this and my opinion was as follows....Could not disagree more with going for it as well as your rationale for doing so. This was inexcusable on so many levels. You shouldn't even do this on madden unless you're playing against your little sister (and then I would have to ask why are you in that predicament against your little sister). Unless you had the rare instance like the Bengals had 3 years ago in which they had 3 healthy linebackers and 2 of them got hurt during the game, you have to have the SLIGHTEST confidence that your defense can make a play or 3. You speak of playing the odds. We all can and have made free throws. If I told you you had for chances to make one and you didn't on the first 3, would you attempt the 4th with $10,000 on the line or would you defer it to your opponent to attempt shots from halfcourt? Thats essentially what they were dealing with. Yes, they are cocky and that's fine, it's made them a dynasty but to not even think of the worst case scenario PEYTON FREAKIN MANNING FROM THE 30 WITH 2:30 ON THE CLOCK is absurd. That allowed the Colts to have access to the entire playbook as you saw with draws to addai and screen attempts. Plus, they ran a 2 yard route when they needed 2 yards. Like the free throw question, with the options you have, even mr. 3rd down kevin faulk, are you taking your chances with him on 4th and 2 as opposed to welker or moss. Punt.The.Ball
At the same time, there was a decision in which the Jaguars coach instructed his running back to stop short of the goal line (if given the opportunity) and take a knee so that they could run the clock down and attempt a fg. They were LOSING at that point. (It should be noted that I have the rb who did this, Maurice Jones Drew, in Fantasy Football and this in no ways affects my feelings on the decision). This actually ended up working out for them. I think both decisions were equally as risky even though the latter worked out. I'm trying my best not to be a MMQ (see the title) but it's decisions like these that have the average joe feeling like they could be an NFL coach at times.
Looks like that $1 bribe ocho cinco tried was worth $19,999. It should be noted that he has promised to donate a matching amount to charity for each fine he incurs this season. I'm not sure what my thoughts are on that.
I witnessed my saints move to 9-0 in person. There was a little flat play that went on but we were facing a team off a bye, top 5 rb in the league and missing 3/4 of the starting secondary. Still, a win is a win and keeps us in line for that all important home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Lastly, here's a dance that Maurice (Mr. Kneel at the goal line) has been doing all year. I'm not sure if I think this is funny or borderline gay.
Week 11 Picks: Car, Dal, Det, G.B., Pit, Min, Atl, N.O., Jax, Indy, Arz, S.D., Cin, N.E., Phi, Hou
Last Week: 10-5
Overall: 95-49
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