Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler

Amidst natural disasters ccurring in unusual locations in the country, an uncertain economic climate and the Detroit Lions being the #1 bandwagon pick this season....at least one thing is right with the world. Futbol-Americano is back in full swing. In preparation for my beloved Saints being the opening game, I'll keep this short (by my standards anyway).

This is what I expect from this year:

AFC Playoffs - Patriots, Chargers, Steelers, Ravens, Texans, Jets
Possible - If Manning's neck doesn't keep him out past 2 games, I'd be willing to pencil the Colts in and remove the Houston "This is their year...again" Texans
No Chance - Cincinnati Bengals, who let their starting QB faux retire, top 2 WR's leave and starting running back just got out of jail again. At least he got to choose when he served his sentence as to not disrupt the team (if there was a sarcastic font option...)

NFC Playoffs - Falcons, Saints, Packers, Cowboys, Rams, Eagles
Possible - The Cardinals are in the NFC West, where 7 wins could get you in. If Kolb is somewhat decent and throws the ball to Fitzgerald like his life depended on it, they could replace the Rams.
No Chance - Carolina Panthers, who will start a qb who's NFL play calling experience, up to this point, has been from Madden on playstation.

The NFL's little brother kicked off this past weekend with Maryland making a fashion statement. At first glance, I wanted to make a few statements of my own but we'll keep it PG. I wasn't sure if I turned to a real life Power Rangers cartoon or if my tv was about to crap out.


I couldn't figure out if this video showed a genius way to successfully not spend any money when being asked to participate in a wedding OR overvaluing technology. Somebody better have a real sad story for me to volunteer looking like an idiot (well, moreso than usual) walking down the aisle.


Finally, the picks are back as usual. I was called out by just picking winners since that's deemed "easy". I will still pick the winners each week (bolded) but also will be picking against the spread (highlighted in red) for each game too. Not to go gambling 101 but at the end of the game add or subtract either the + number or - number to that teams final score and if it is higher than the OTHER teams score with no addition or subtraction, you picked the right spread. I'll save the parlay and teaser talk for those of you who are in dealings with Tiny and Knuck Knuck.