January 22nd, 2011 Saturday
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Championship Week
Championship Week
Championship Sunday Will Be Chilly...
With all that is at stake and this time of year, should anyone really be surprised with sub-zero temperatures on the gridiron on Sunday? Okay, maybe it won’t be quite that cold (close with the wind-chill), but the forecast is calling for chilly weather for both title games. It’s going to take a lot more than a little cold to cool down the Packers red-hot Aaron Rodgers and it may be just fitting for some cold-steel defense in Pittsburgh.
Both Harris and Ellis Expected to Play
Both Bears safety Chris Harris (hip injury) and Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis (knee injury) expect to play on Sunday in their respective title match. Ellis sat out of practice on Friday, but Rex says he’ll play Sunday. It’s a similar situation in Chicago with Harris who was limited Friday. Ellis will be a key for the Jets if they hope to get any pressure on Big Ben and Harris will be needed in secondary as they try to slow down Rodgers and the Packers passing attack.
Haynesworth Wants to Play?….
It’s funny to hear that Haynesworth wants to play anywhere after watching his disappointing 2010 season in which it appeared he didn’t even want to play. The recent rumor has him eyeing Philly, but I’m not sure that I would be interested in a player that is not willing to work hard; true or not that’s the impression Haynesworth has left some. If he wants to play, he could be a great fit as the Eagles need bulk inside to stuff the run.
Stafford has Shoulder Surgery….
Now this is no surprise considering all the shoulder trouble this your arm has had in his short career. This was Stafford’s second surgery after just two seasons, and while the prognosis is positive there must be some concern with the frequency of injury to his throwing shoulder. Stafford was starting to show great improvement this season with six touchdowns and just one pick in three games, but he needs to show more durability if he’s going to be the franchise quarterback the Lions thought they drafted.
Alex Smith Back in Frisco?...
After six seasons of pretty much going nowhere, it’s really time for the Niners and Smith to part ways. Smith has languished in mediocrity as a starter and backup in San Francisco for the past six seasons, with 51 touchdowns and 53 interceptions he has never quite blossomed into the signal caller the Niners had hoped when they used their first round (overall number one) pick in the 2005 draft. The experiment is over and it’s time for change, with a new era, a new head coach, and a new quarterback.
No Contact with Champ….
It doesn’t sound like the Broncos are too interested in making any sudden moves to re-sign the shut-down corner Champ Bailey, who enjoyed another solid season. The Broncos are making many changes and could be looking for remake the defense entirely. The first sounds would suggest no Bailey in Denver for 2011, but until a new CBA agreement gets done, I would think it’s too early to rule anything out.
By David Ortega
With all that is at stake and this time of year, should anyone really be surprised with sub-zero temperatures on the gridiron on Sunday? Okay, maybe it won’t be quite that cold (close with the wind-chill), but the forecast is calling for chilly weather for both title games. It’s going to take a lot more than a little cold to cool down the Packers red-hot Aaron Rodgers and it may be just fitting for some cold-steel defense in Pittsburgh.
Both Harris and Ellis Expected to Play
Both Bears safety Chris Harris (hip injury) and Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis (knee injury) expect to play on Sunday in their respective title match. Ellis sat out of practice on Friday, but Rex says he’ll play Sunday. It’s a similar situation in Chicago with Harris who was limited Friday. Ellis will be a key for the Jets if they hope to get any pressure on Big Ben and Harris will be needed in secondary as they try to slow down Rodgers and the Packers passing attack.
Haynesworth Wants to Play?….
It’s funny to hear that Haynesworth wants to play anywhere after watching his disappointing 2010 season in which it appeared he didn’t even want to play. The recent rumor has him eyeing Philly, but I’m not sure that I would be interested in a player that is not willing to work hard; true or not that’s the impression Haynesworth has left some. If he wants to play, he could be a great fit as the Eagles need bulk inside to stuff the run.
Stafford has Shoulder Surgery….
Now this is no surprise considering all the shoulder trouble this your arm has had in his short career. This was Stafford’s second surgery after just two seasons, and while the prognosis is positive there must be some concern with the frequency of injury to his throwing shoulder. Stafford was starting to show great improvement this season with six touchdowns and just one pick in three games, but he needs to show more durability if he’s going to be the franchise quarterback the Lions thought they drafted.
Alex Smith Back in Frisco?...
After six seasons of pretty much going nowhere, it’s really time for the Niners and Smith to part ways. Smith has languished in mediocrity as a starter and backup in San Francisco for the past six seasons, with 51 touchdowns and 53 interceptions he has never quite blossomed into the signal caller the Niners had hoped when they used their first round (overall number one) pick in the 2005 draft. The experiment is over and it’s time for change, with a new era, a new head coach, and a new quarterback.
No Contact with Champ….
It doesn’t sound like the Broncos are too interested in making any sudden moves to re-sign the shut-down corner Champ Bailey, who enjoyed another solid season. The Broncos are making many changes and could be looking for remake the defense entirely. The first sounds would suggest no Bailey in Denver for 2011, but until a new CBA agreement gets done, I would think it’s too early to rule anything out.
By David Ortega
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