Offseason

I will be updating every few weeks or win big news happens. First, the big news...I guess. LaDainian Tomlinson and Brian Westbrook were release by the Chargers and Eagles respectively. It is kind of sad, but everyone saw it coming, especially when L.T. said he would not take a paycut. It's a business. They had to do it. He just isn't what he was and if he is not willing to work with them they got to do it. Maybe L.T. will catch on with the Saints and his old teammate Drew Brees and go for the title there. As for Westbrook, too many concussions. I think he needs to give it up, but he said he is still looking to play. If he can play ok, but he has to decide if it is really worth the risk of suffering long term brain damage. These guys are warriors with a mentality to match so obviously I can't say I understand. What I do understand is I want to live as long and as healthy as possible. He's made good money and had a nice career, maybe move into coaching or something. Good luck either way. I hope these guys are willing to be backups if they do play again because that is all they will be offered.

So the combine starts today. I'll watch some of it because I am a football junkie and I need it, but I understand if people aren't interested in watching guys run, jump, and bench press. I just like to learn more about players, so when I watch the draft I have a better idea of who people are. Sadly, I would rather watch the combine than an NBA basketball game. Tim Tebow, Sam Bradford, and Jimmy Clausen will not throw at the combine. So what. I don't believe any of these guys will be great. They aren't as good as the top two quarterbacks from last years draft, Matthew Stafford and Mark Sanchez.

Free agency starts March 5th, so I will write more after that is in full effect. It will be interesting to see what happens because of the uncapped year coming up.

Super Bowl conclusion

Well, the Saints surprised me a little. I really thought that the Saints defense would not stop the Colts offense. I was wrong. The Saints were the better team and deserved to win. What else can you say? They were better in all aspects of the game. Congrats to Drew Brees and after seeing him hold his son after the game I was glad he won, because that may have been one of the greatest images in Super Bowl history. That and when Tedy Bruschi was playing tackle with his two sons before Super Bowl XXXIX. I'm happy for N'awlins. Good work Saints.

Super Bowl XLIV

SUPER BOWL XLIV: This is what we've gone through 3 weeks of playoffs, 17 weeks of regular season, 4 weeks of preseason and all those practices. And to be honest, I am ready for the game. The coverage of the game gets a little ridiculous for the 2 weeks before the Super Bowl. The talking heads break down everything, and I mean everything about the game. It is crazy. I am basically ready to get onto the offseason and get to the scouting combine, free agency and the draft. But I will talk more about the actual game.

Saints vs. Colts: Here is what I am looking at. I have not had a harder time picking a Super Bowl in I don't know how long. I may never have had a more difficult time picking a Super Bowl. For example, the last few years. I was very confident the Steelers would win last year, though I rooted against them. I was sure the Patriots would win (I was happy to be wrong), the Colts, the Steelers and the Patriots to 2 years before that. Here is my breakdown. The strength for the Colts is Peyton Manning and his receivers. The weakness is the defense, but even more the injuries. Dwight Freeney, even if he plays, will not be his normal self. The starting corners for the Colts are normally nickle and dime corners. I think the Saints will exploit them. But it is crazy what Peyton is able to do. If there are no more injuries, good weather, and good officiating (it has been suspect the last few years) and there will be a very high scoring game. I will say there will be about 80 total points scored in this game. It is going to be a good game I think. Drew Brees and that offense are going to be able to keep up to a point.

I think I am rooting for the Colts, though I would not be disappointed if Saints won. On the other hand, I'm still mad that the Colts gave up a chance at an undefeated season. If they win it somewhat validates what they did, but they will always wonder if they could've done it...no matter what they say. My official pick is the Colts win 41-38. Lets hope that it can get close to being as good of a game as the last 2-years.