I don't have quite as many for this particular time around, but there are still some pretty darn noteworthy things that happened this week.
We still have 2 undefeated teams. The Colts started out on absolute fire against the Broncos, and that was enough to keep them on top, and the Saints managed to squeak one out against another team that they probably should have wiped the floor with. Either way, wins are wins. The question is which teams are actually going to go for the whole 16-0 part. I have a feeling that both are. I'm pretty sure the Saint's coach has said that he wants it, and I think that's the right thing. The Saints have always been best known for how bad they have been. Now, they have a chance to be immortalized as one of the select few that have gone through a whole regular season without losing a game. I think Peyton Manning may do it simply because of his desire to make certain that he has done things that Brady hasn't. Either way, I support them both completely, and hope that they both do go undefeated if for no other reason than it will make what the Patriots did in '07 mean less; and that is always a good thing in my book.
Speaking of the Pats, we now have another word of Randy Moss and his quitting habits. According to a few of the Carolina Panters, during the game, he stopped on many of his routes. He did only catch one ball, which he fumbled. Bellichick is coming to his aide, but this is one of the instances where Moss's past doesn't do him any favors. Games with the Vikings where he walked off of the field before the game was actually over. Seasons with the Raiders where he literally refused to play all out in hopes that he would get traded. When things go badly against this guy, he quits. I remember talking with a lot of people online about how they think that he deserves to win a ring. My response is always the same. No man who quits on his team deserves to win a championship. Is he talented enough to win a title? Sure. But I hope that he never does, because he is not a team player. He is always most concerned with himself.
Brandon Marshall had an amazing game against the Colts. One that, frankly, should have brought a victory with his team. Unfortunately for Marshall, his NFL record of 21 catches in one game (for 200 yards and 2 TDs) was the only really relevant thing that happened for the Bronco offense against the Colts. That defense played more than well enough for them to win the game, and set them up quite well multiple times, but the Broncos were ultimately done in by bad play calling and poor execution. I agree with the concept that, as a team, you should be able to run for 3rd and 1 and get it. I agree with that. But when it isn't working, as terribly as it wasn't working for the Broncos, at some point you should realize what isn't working and adjust. It kind of surprises me that the adjustment was never made, as McDaniels was so praised for the adjustments during the first 6 wins of the season. At any rate, a spectacular game by Marshall was made to waste. I do have to say that, even after his little hissy fit this summer, Marshall has been all business and all class ever since. At this point, pay the man. He's done what people needed him to do to prove he was about this team, it's time to reward him.
I have to say that I'm incredibly excited for the last 3 weeks of the regular season. There is just so much that can happen, with so many teams still in the picture! Will the Broncos hold on and get in after a 3 year absence? Will we have 2 unbeaten teams in the playoffs for the first time ever? Who's going to win the NFC East? Once again, the NFL has a regular season that has really delivered to the fan. I hope everybody enjoys the last couple weeks of the season as much as I will.
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