NFL: Raising the hope issue
I’m going to start with Hope Solo. Not Han. Hope. I know. Most of you are thinking, “Who the hell is Hope Solo?” Or maybe, “Where is he going with this?”
Well, shut up and let me tell you.
Hope is the US National Women’s Soccer team’s premier goalie. The goalie who is about to set the record for posting the most shutouts ever. This is the good part.
The other part of her story is that she was arrested earlier this year for kicking the crap out of both her sister and nephew. Domestic violence. She is scheduled to appear in court next month.
Which has got me to thinking: Why is she still playing? Shouldn’t she be suspended, ridiculed, and mocked until she has her day in court? Or should she be allowed to continue playing since she is a woman and the best goalie ever to wear the U.S. uniform? Where are all the women’s organizations on this? Why aren’t they sticking up for the 17-year old who was beaten up and belittled by his aunt?
Oh, I get it, not newsworthy, huh? Who cares about soccer, right? Or … she just had too much too drink and took it out on some kinfolk. I disagree. She is a member of a well-known company and allegedly committed a violent offense and should receive the same type of treatment as other sport figures that represent their global companies and have been found guilty by public perception. Suspend her until her case has been adjudicated. Like Adrian Peterson. Now Football …
Games I picked incorrectly last week and why.
I had Cleveland over the Ravens. The Browns have a good defense and played at home. The Ravens have a mediocre offense with no running game and the defense is average. I almost nailed it but the Browns played like – The Browns.
I picked the Texans over the Giants. The Giants hadn’t played a good game in ages … until QB Eli Manning discovered the other team were the ones with different color uniforms. Okay, it was a dumb pick.
Picked Dolphins over Chiefs. I will never pick a team with Ryan Tannehill at QB again.
I picked Denver over the Seahawks. I don’t know what kryptonite looks like, but Peyton Manning apparently does.
I picked Carolina over the Steelers. The Panthers defense playing against a team that hadn’t scored a offensive TD in 8 quarters … I’d pick ‘em again.
I picked the Jets over the Bears. Another dumb pick. Jets QB Geno Smith sure throws some pretty interceptions.
Winners and TV Dinners
What teams are for real … and what teams are the equivalent of frozen dinners.
Cardinals – Winners. That defense is stout and can carry the team. However, QB Carson Palmer can make them become TV Dinners in a hurry. He’s a pick 6 waiting to happen and he’s a quitter.
Bengals – Winners. At this point, they are the best team in the National Football League. Good Defense, great running game, and A.J. Green is a beast at WR.
Saints, Patriots, 49ers, Packers – TV DINNERS. They all have glaring weaknesses, but because they have good QBs, you all think they are invincible. Not one of ‘em has a good offensive line. No team is afraid of their defenses. And each team has gotten older versus mixing in some youngsters. TV DINNERS.
This Week’s Picks
Redskins beat Giants 24-17. This is more about the rivalry then how good you all think Washington QB Kirk Cousins is. Also, the Skins defense is much better than Giants’ defense.
Bears over Packers 24 17. Until the Packers discover how to tackle and that a “pass rush” is not a name for a new type of energy drink, I will pick against them. Besides, the Bears have too many offensive weapons for the Packers to contend with.
Colts over Titans 34-17. Enough of Titan QB Jake Locker already. He is a BUM.
Dolphins over Raiders 12-10. Okay, I know I said I would not pick a Ryan Tannehill-led team ever again but they are playing the Raiders.
Lions over Jets 34-17. The Jets’ defense plays like its stuck in a time-delayed moment. Always late and couldn’t cover a hole with dirt.
Steelers over Tampa 100-10. Tampa Bay reminds me of a Indy 500 pace car. You are supposed to beat them. And you do.
Panthers over Ravens 24-17. The Panthers’ defense will rebound. The Ravens running game is weak which means Carolina can go after Joe Flacco.
Bills over Texans 12-10. If you don’t have the NFL Sunday Ticket and this is the game you are forced to watch … geez. I don’t know. You might even consider watching baseball.
Chargers over Jags 100-5. You should be able to show up to Jaguar games like you are going to ladies night at a club. Like you are hoping for some action but if not, at least it was free to get in.
Falcons over Vikings 30-20. This game is only interesting because QB Teddy Bridgewater is the new starter for the Vikings. Until the Vikings find a running back, they will lose.
Eagles over 49ers 34-17. The 49ers defense is weak. QB Colin Kaepernick is weak. They have forgotten about RB Frank Gore and their coach is an arrogant S.O.B. Need I say more?
Saints over Cowboys 30-24. This one hurts because I am a Cowboys fan to my death. The Saints win only because the Cowboys’ defense is not ready for the Saints offensive scheme.
Pats over Chiefs 24-20. If the Pats are a TV dinner, the Chiefs are cold oatmeal
Like Pee Wee Herman’s privates at a XXX double feature … I’m out.
