Rants and Ruminations

I don’t know how I could even look myself in the mirror and consider myself a man if I didn’t weigh in with picks for Super Bowl 43.  For some reason I am really less than enthused about this year’s big game.  I would actually like to see both teams lose but since that can’t happen, let’s see what it will take for each team to win.

For Pittsburgh to win

• The DB’s must keep Boldin and Fitzgerald in front of them and limit the YAC yards those guys get.
• Warner must feel as much pressure as possible which should make him make stupid mistakes and take advantage of his fumble-itis.
• The running game needs to show up.  Arizona is too capable of scoring quickly.  Long, sustained drives are imperative.
• TE’s need to have a big day and keep the chains moving.

For Arizona to win

• Put pressure on Big Ben but keep him contained.  He will kill you if you let him run around and buy time.
• James needs to have a good day to keep the defense from swallowing up Boldin and Fitzgerald.
• Break Hines Ward’s leg.
• Break it again.
• This game will be decided by the offensive and defensive lines of Arizona.  If they show up and play well the Cards have a real chance.

Final Prediction: Pittsburgh 24-14

Wow.  Didn’t see that one coming.  Adam Schefter at NFLNetwork is reporting that Jake Plummer decided to retire instead of go to Tampa Bay.  Way to make the Villain look like an idiot, Snake!!!

Of particular interest to the silly Bills fans around here is Nate Clements.  It looks like he is gonna end up in the Bay Area.  Whatever they paid for him…they paid too much!

It looks like Jake Plummer is going to the Bucs for a fourth round pick.  Good trade both ways.  Gruden will get the most out of Jake the Snake and Shanny gets an extra draft pick to draft another crappy running back.

Being the football junkie that the Villain is, the beginning of free agency makes for a fun day!  Although the crop of free agents this year looks crappy, the who is gonna go where and what teams are busting the tampering rules (Redskins) just makes for some fun times.  At least until the political season kicks into gear full bore…  :^)