There's something pretty special brewing in Seattle, and I don't mean the coffee. I've been saying it since the Falcons game, but there's a much different feel with the 2005 Seahawks, and I can't quite put my finger on it.
Staying healthy is a possible answer, but there's more to it than that. They just seem...better, and while that's a vague brush with which to paint, it's probably the most accurate way to describe the 5-2 Seattle Seahawks. They're just...better than they were a year ago, when everyone was picking them to make a Super Bowl run.
I'm just starting to get my bearings following that win yesterday, and since I could probably write 1,500 words about that game, I'm going to give my observations from the rest of yesterday's action, and later I'll have my thoughts on the Seahawks game.
NO NFL FOR YOU!
Technically, it took place on Friday night, but I'm still livid about the NFL's decision not to broadcast that game nationally. I feel bad for anyone who lives in say, Georgia, but is a die-hard Chiefs fan who spent $200 on the NFL Sunday Ticket, but couldn't watch his favorite team play because the NFL doesn't want to jeopardize it's antitrust exemption.
And I understand that you don't want to intrude on high school and college football's turf, but c'mon people, get real. If you're over the age of say 21, and you're going to a high school football game, you fall into one of three categories:
1. A family member is playing in the game.
2. You work either at the school, or at the facility the game is being played at.
3. You don't have a law degree, but you know Megan's Law like the back of your van.
NFL SUNDAY
- The Steelers showed that they are still the team to beat in the AFC North, and if Cincinnati doesn't improve it's run defense, it won't matter how good Carson Palmer and Chad Johnson play.
- As Gorm mentioned to me while watching the game, watching the Lions-Browns game from yesterday could be a method to punish criminals. I think it might extend into the area of "cruel and unusual punishment", as the Browns have managed to put up 16 points on the scoreboard in the last 120 minutes.
- The NFL really should buy the New Orleans Saints breakfast. Or at least provide them with cab fare. Congrats go out to Jamie Martin, for getting his 1st NFL win at the tender age of 36. Hey, if Gabrielle Carteris can put on a prom dress at that age, Martin getting his 1st win isn't that shocking.
- Paul Edinger's 56-yard FG kept the SS Love Sponge from hitting an iceberg. At 2-4, the Vikings remain only a game behind the North-leading Lions and Bears (oh my!).
- If those injuries to Ahman Green and Robert Ferguson are severe (which they appear to be), say goodnight to the Packers. It's possible Favre returns again next year, since going out on this much of a low note cannot be too appealing to him.
- Terrell Owens has two weeks to think of an end zone celebration, and that's what he comes up with? Very weak, T.O.
- Not to take anything away from the Redskins, who played well, but is it really an accomplishment to score 52 points, at home, on the San Francisco 49ers, who are clearly rebuilding and starting a rookie QB? Is that anything to be excited about?
- Speaking of which, how about them Indianapolis Colts? 7-0 is nice, but it's real easy to get to when your opponents so far are a combined 14-30 (.318).
- Dom Capers is brilliant. To avoid keeping David Carr from getting killed, the Texans decided to throw only 9 passes on Sunday. Carr was sacked 5 times. Whoops!
- The only question I have about the Bears-Ravens game, is what did Soldiers Field hand out for this snorefest: No-Doz, or pillows?
- Someone told Norv Turner that giving the ball to LaMont Jordan would yield positive results, and in a rare moment of self-preservation, Turner took that advice. This led to a commanding Raiders victory. Will wonders never cease?
- I didn't watch much of the Giants-Broncos game, but I did notice that Tatum Bell is real good, and that the Giants won the game on a great play by Eli Manning and Amani Toomer. It's always nice seeing a sullen Mike Shanahan after a game.
- Why do I have, and start, Chris Brown on my fantasy football team (The Double Deuce)? No good has come from that partnership.
- Very impressed with the way the Cardinals played. Sure, Tennessee isn't very good, but that defense is starting to get physical, and some of that swagger from late in 2004 is beginning to return. Karlos Dansby is going to be a very special player in this league. It's almost too bad he plays in virtual obscurity in Arizona.
- I think Bill Parcells punching/shoving an assistant coach of his, and then yelling at a FOX camera man, shows how much of an asshole he is. It wasn't a penalty, Tuna. Plus, Bledsoe was looking at the other end zone while being dragged down by the time the flag was thrown. Get over it.
- If you want to blame Jose Cortez for missing that chipshot FG, I won't stop you. But I will point out that L.P. Ladouceur (Dallas long-snapper) made several bad snaps yesterday, including one on Cortez's missed FG. If you banish one, you might want to consider banishing two.
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