Week 9 Review

Buccaneers: Well, congrats to the Bucs. They destroyed my lock of the week. So for the 2nd time in 9 weeks, my lock of the week was wrong. It happens. Good work. The bigger question is, what is wrong with the Packers? Is there a more inconsistent team in the NFL? Don't get used to it Tampa. Its still going to be a rough season, but at least there will be no repeat of the 2008 Lions.

Bengals: Ok, they are for real. I think it is time to stop doubting them. I thought they would be ok and have a few nice wins but not a true threat. I think it is because I've always rooted for the Bengals and if you've watched and rooted for them you expect it all to fall apart. It is still possible, but I think this team is good, not lucky occasionally. They are very close to 7-1. They have a stout defense and a good running and passing game.

Undefeateds: Saints and Colts. They both got close to losing, but they won and that is all that matters. I believe both will lose at least a game this season. The Patriots are playing both over the next 3 weeks and I know that will be a tough one for both teams. The impressive thing is both teams have blown teams out and had to comeback and win.

Larry Johnson: The Chiefs cut him and I say good for them. They are trying to build something there and this clown keeps getting in trouble with the law or other things. He obviously does not want to be a part of the Chiefs and I would want him either. Someone might give him a chance, but he will probably get a very minimal contract. Think about it. He is 29 (30 is old for RBs), he hasn't produced in a while. He has a bad attitude and has had trouble with the law and has a personal bout with personal stupidity going on. The only teams that could take him and make it work in my opinion would have to be a team that is already good and has a strong enough front office to handle him. Probably New England, Pittsburgh, Indy, and maybe the Eagles or Giants. The problem is that for the most part these teams know they are good enough without him. Yes the Pats took a shot on Moss and the Eagles took a chance on Vick, but even those guys were not as big of pains as LJ. Plus, this is midseason. Those other guys were picked up in the offseason and the teams could feel them out before playing him. LJ's career is over for all intensive purposes...even if someone does take a flier on him. What a clown.