January 19th, 2011 Wednesday
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Championship Week
Championship Week
Rams Hire Josh McDaniels...
The Rams have added former Bronco’s head coach Josh McDaniels to their staff. McDaniels will take over as the team’s Offensive Coordinator. I have little doubt this was not only the right move, but also the best move for both parties. What makes this work, offense was the Rams Achilles this season (ranked 26th in yards, 26th in scoring) and their new OC will bring some young creative intuitiveness to the picture. McDaniels tenure in Denver did not exactly end on the best note (fired during the season), but now with a fresh start in St. Louis and huge canvas to work with (Bradford, Jackson, Avery, & Clayton) he’ll have an opportunity to re-invent himself. When McDaniels arrived in Denver he brought a track record that would suggest an improvement on offense. In both New England and Denver there was great evidence of his genius, but he made have enjoyed greater success in the Mile High city had he not got rid of some of his best talent. To his credit he was still able to produce much with less and in St. Louis he could be starting with a bit more than what he had in Denver. With a young arm with great potential under center, an All-Pro running back in the backfield, and some great young, but unproven talent wide receiver; leave it to McDaniels to elevate the play of this offense and some of its players like Donnie Avery, Mark Clayton, and Danario Alexander.
Favre Done For Good?...
It was announced this week that Vikings quarterback Brett Favre had filed his retirement papers for a second time (the first time when he was in Green Bay). This is not shocking news to most as they will more than likely scrutinize the legend for being indecisive with this decision in the past. Thankfully he was. 2010 may not have resulted in the ending he was hoping for, but it was a fine example of Brett being the person and player he has always been; the same guy that came back after a dismal return to New York in 2008, when folks said he was done and should hang em up. Had Brett not stuck to his guns and returned after his stint in the Big Apple we would have never seen the magic he brought many of us football fans in 2009. If this is finally it, then let me bet among the first and many to say, thank you Brett “thanks for all the memories” you will be missed on Sundays, but I am pretty sure never forgotten for what you brought to the game; your passion for the game and an undying will to compete.
Packers-Bears Reviving Old Rivalry….
It may be the oldest rivalry in the league, but it is by far the dullest. Incredibly on Sunday the Packers and Bears will meet in the post season for the first time since December of 1941, one week after the Pearl Harbor bombing. With the two teams splitting their two meetings this season (both winning at home) Sunday’s matchup should be a classic in what has been one of the leagues greatest rivalries. Between the two teams there has been 21 NFL titles won, 12 conference Titles combined, and 31 divisional Titles captured. If you don’t believe that each of these teams understands not only their own history, but the history of this rivalry you are just not paying attention. Quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Jay Cutler represent the past, present, and certainly the future of two great franchises that have brought football fans endless memories of excitement and you can be sure they will have plenty more to bring on Sunday. With a bid to the Super Bowl at stake, it’s pretty safe to say that both Rodgers and Cutler will be leaving it all on the field on Sunday as each tries to reach the big dance for the first time.
The Bears lead to overall series 92-83-6.
Just My Take
The Rams have added former Bronco’s head coach Josh McDaniels to their staff. McDaniels will take over as the team’s Offensive Coordinator. I have little doubt this was not only the right move, but also the best move for both parties. What makes this work, offense was the Rams Achilles this season (ranked 26th in yards, 26th in scoring) and their new OC will bring some young creative intuitiveness to the picture. McDaniels tenure in Denver did not exactly end on the best note (fired during the season), but now with a fresh start in St. Louis and huge canvas to work with (Bradford, Jackson, Avery, & Clayton) he’ll have an opportunity to re-invent himself. When McDaniels arrived in Denver he brought a track record that would suggest an improvement on offense. In both New England and Denver there was great evidence of his genius, but he made have enjoyed greater success in the Mile High city had he not got rid of some of his best talent. To his credit he was still able to produce much with less and in St. Louis he could be starting with a bit more than what he had in Denver. With a young arm with great potential under center, an All-Pro running back in the backfield, and some great young, but unproven talent wide receiver; leave it to McDaniels to elevate the play of this offense and some of its players like Donnie Avery, Mark Clayton, and Danario Alexander.
Favre Done For Good?...
It was announced this week that Vikings quarterback Brett Favre had filed his retirement papers for a second time (the first time when he was in Green Bay). This is not shocking news to most as they will more than likely scrutinize the legend for being indecisive with this decision in the past. Thankfully he was. 2010 may not have resulted in the ending he was hoping for, but it was a fine example of Brett being the person and player he has always been; the same guy that came back after a dismal return to New York in 2008, when folks said he was done and should hang em up. Had Brett not stuck to his guns and returned after his stint in the Big Apple we would have never seen the magic he brought many of us football fans in 2009. If this is finally it, then let me bet among the first and many to say, thank you Brett “thanks for all the memories” you will be missed on Sundays, but I am pretty sure never forgotten for what you brought to the game; your passion for the game and an undying will to compete.
Packers-Bears Reviving Old Rivalry….
It may be the oldest rivalry in the league, but it is by far the dullest. Incredibly on Sunday the Packers and Bears will meet in the post season for the first time since December of 1941, one week after the Pearl Harbor bombing. With the two teams splitting their two meetings this season (both winning at home) Sunday’s matchup should be a classic in what has been one of the leagues greatest rivalries. Between the two teams there has been 21 NFL titles won, 12 conference Titles combined, and 31 divisional Titles captured. If you don’t believe that each of these teams understands not only their own history, but the history of this rivalry you are just not paying attention. Quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Jay Cutler represent the past, present, and certainly the future of two great franchises that have brought football fans endless memories of excitement and you can be sure they will have plenty more to bring on Sunday. With a bid to the Super Bowl at stake, it’s pretty safe to say that both Rodgers and Cutler will be leaving it all on the field on Sunday as each tries to reach the big dance for the first time.
The Bears lead to overall series 92-83-6.
Just My Take
By David Ortega
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