Gut Instinct football
Before I announce my picks for the weekend, I must say I'm pretty unaffected by Herman Edwards leaving. Sure, he was a decent coach and the compensation the Jets got for releasing him was a joke, but really, he's not THAT good of a coach. What's really the problem with the Jets are the players on the field and that will continue to plague them until they start upgrading at key positions. With Chrebet retiring and Martin probably doing so in the next few years, there's alot of holes to fill.
Anyway, last week I chose winners based on a logical system and ended up 1-3. This week, I did the same analysis but am going with my gut instincts. Fortunately, they only conflict once:
Washington vs. Seattle-I'm not convinced Seattle is as good as they seem to be on paper. Still, Washington just eeked out Tampa Bay and the Hawks should be well rested. I think Seattle will win and eliminate my current favorite team (sorry Giants fans).
Carolina vs. Chicago-Ugh, this one is going to be ugly. Will they combine for over thirty points? I think Carolina blew it's wad last week and just won't have enough to hold off the Bears. Last week, when I read Bill Simmons calling a Bears/Patriots rematch of Super Bowl XX, I laughed. Now, it seems remotely possible.
Denver vs. New England-And here is where the gut and the brain collide. My brain tells me that all New England has over Denver is Tom Brady. My gut reminds my brain that Brady has won 3 of the last four Super Bowls and Denver's QB is Jake Plummer. My brain replies by saying Plummer had a great season and seems to have exorcised many of his demons from the past. My gut says once a crappy QB, always a crappy QB. I can't argue with that logic, so I'll take the Patriots and now proceed to throw up.
Indianapolis vs. Pittsburgh-If Earl Hickey were making picks, he'd note that Pittsburgh is probably damned to all hell for the Palmer injury. But it's not like it matters here. Indy is not losing to Pittsburgh.
Anyway, last week I chose winners based on a logical system and ended up 1-3. This week, I did the same analysis but am going with my gut instincts. Fortunately, they only conflict once:
Washington vs. Seattle-I'm not convinced Seattle is as good as they seem to be on paper. Still, Washington just eeked out Tampa Bay and the Hawks should be well rested. I think Seattle will win and eliminate my current favorite team (sorry Giants fans).
Carolina vs. Chicago-Ugh, this one is going to be ugly. Will they combine for over thirty points? I think Carolina blew it's wad last week and just won't have enough to hold off the Bears. Last week, when I read Bill Simmons calling a Bears/Patriots rematch of Super Bowl XX, I laughed. Now, it seems remotely possible.
Denver vs. New England-And here is where the gut and the brain collide. My brain tells me that all New England has over Denver is Tom Brady. My gut reminds my brain that Brady has won 3 of the last four Super Bowls and Denver's QB is Jake Plummer. My brain replies by saying Plummer had a great season and seems to have exorcised many of his demons from the past. My gut says once a crappy QB, always a crappy QB. I can't argue with that logic, so I'll take the Patriots and now proceed to throw up.
Indianapolis vs. Pittsburgh-If Earl Hickey were making picks, he'd note that Pittsburgh is probably damned to all hell for the Palmer injury. But it's not like it matters here. Indy is not losing to Pittsburgh.
posted by Mike at 11:22 AM
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