Zillawrath's NFL Rankings #10

[Seth Drakin of Monster Crap]

1. San Diego Chargers - San Diego was at the right place at the right time in the #3 position as they watched both the Ravens and Colts get beaten.

2. Chicago Bears - Lovee Smith said it best to all the critics of Rex Grossman when he explained the record of 10 - 2 with him.

3. Indianapolis Colts - Afte a close call in their last encounter, Indianapolis was not so lucky this time as they lost to the Titans.

4. New England Patriots - The Patriots struggled by still won against the Lions. This is the Patriots normal MO so no style points are taken away.

5. Baltimore Ravens - The Ravens fell this week against the Bengals and lost the oppurtunity to become #1.

6. Seattle Seahawks - Seattle beat up Denver to regain their spot as the second best team in the NFC.

7. New Orleans Saints - New Orleans remains where they are by clobbering the Niners.

8. Dallas Cowboys - Now before all you Romosexuals go ape crazy, I want to say that you barely beat a depleted Giants team. You can however, move up next week by beating New Orleans and their better QB, Drew Brees.

9. Cincinnati Bengals - The Bengals pulled a huge upset on the Ravens to keep their hopes of winning the AFC North alive.

10. Jacksonville Jaguars - They did show up this week as they beat the Miami Dolphins.

11. New York Jets - The Jets kept their playoff hopes alive by annihalating the Green Bay Packers.

12. Kansas City Chiefs - The Chiefs lost to a backup QB and that backup QB was from the Browns so they fall down.

13. Denver Broncos - Despite what Ron Jaworski says, Jay Cutler is not the next John Elway.

14. New York Giants - Even though they were beaten, the Giants proved they could hang in there with the best in the NFC.

15. Philadelphia Eagles - Jeff Garcia may no longer be able to be a starting QB, but he can still play backup very well.

16. Atlanta Falcons - The Falcons woke up from their long nap and beat the Washington Redskins.

17. Carolina Panthers - The Panthers have proven to be a bust this year and will need some help to make the playoffs.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers - The Steelers won the turnover battle against the Buccaneers and move up for that.

19. Buffalo Bills - Buffalo was beaten by San Diego, but because it wasnt by alot, they dont fall very far.

20. Miami Dolphins - The Dolphins' comeback came to an end courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

21. Tennessee Titans - The Titans pulled off a huge upset against the Colts and move up in the rankings.

22. St. Louis Rams - St. Louis really stunk against the Arizona Cardinals.

23. San Francisco 49ers - San Francisco is back to basic reality as they lose badly to the New Orleans Saints.

24. Minnesota Vikings - Minnesota played an extremely horrible game against the Bears.

25. Cleveland Browns - Backup QB Derek Anderson was able to push his Browns past the Kansas City Chiefs.

26. Houston Texans - The Texans beat down the Raiders in a game that may have determined the worst in the AFC.

27. Green Bay Packers - The Packers allowed the Jets to come into their house and beat them down so they drop.

28. Washington Redskins - All that puppy love for Jason Campbell ended in the second half as he was beaten by the defense of the Atlanta Falcons.

29. Arizona Cardinals - In beating up the Rams, the Cardinals show potential for next year.

30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - In a game of turnovers, the Buccaneers lost.

31. Oakland Raiders - The Raiders could not beat the Texans and they are back to being the second worst team in the NFL.

32. Detroit Lions - I think its time for the Fire Millen chants to come to life.

[Spyke the Pacers Fan]

zillawrath said:

32. Detroit Lions - I think its time for the Fire Millen chants to come to life.

[Homer Simpson] They're the suckiest buncha sucks that ever sucked! [/Homer Simpson]

[Seth Drakin of Monster Crap]

Yeah....they do suck

[Sajoa Moe]

As long as other people are doing it...

zillawrath said:

13. Denver Broncos - Despite what Ron Jaworski says, Jay Cutler is not the next John Elway.

[Homer Simpson]Awwww, the Denver Broncos?!?/Homer Simpson

[Seth Drakin of Monster Crap]

[Homer Simpson]Awwww, the Denver Broncos?!?/Homer Simpson]

Hey....if he actually kept the Denver Broncos when that episode was done, he might have two Super Bowl trophies.

[nisi]

zillawrath said:

2. Chicago Bears - Lovee Smith said it best to all the critics of Rex Grossman when he explained the record of 10 - 2 with him.

I'm a true believer in Rex myself, but I don't think it would kill anybody's confidence to let Griese play the second half or fourth quarter when Rex is throwing pick after pick. We were doing this during the pre-season. At the Vikings we had the win pretty much sown up and Rex was still throwing interceptions. I wouldn't keep him on the field all 4 quarters when he's clearly rattled and the crowd is booing him.

[Seth Drakin of Monster Crap]

I'm a true believer in Rex myself, but I don't think it would kill anybody's confidence to let Griese play the second half or fourth quarter when Rex is throwing pick after pick. We were doing this during the pre-season. At the Vikings we had the win pretty much sown up and Rex was still throwing interceptions. I wouldn't keep him on the field all 4 quarters when he's clearly rattled and the crowd is booing him.

I think he said that because the Bears fans wanted him benched permenantly. I do believe that if a QB sucks in one game, you go to your backup as a reliever.

[B.A.]

zillawrath said:

I do believe that if a QB sucks in one game, you go to your backup as a reliever.

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**see Tony Romo: Week 8, 2006 NFL season

[Seth Drakin of Monster Crap]

Yeah, but the decision was to go to him permenantly.

You wont have to go to your backup as the starter permenantly. Starters in Baseball get benched for relievers all the time if they are tired or not doing well, doesnt mean they lose their jobs.

[nisi]

zillawrath said:

Yeah, but the decision was to go to him permenantly.

You wont have to go to your backup as the starter permenantly. Starters in Baseball get benched for relievers all the time if they are tired or not doing well, doesnt mean they lose their jobs.

Exactly, and this is what we need in Chicago. Rex should be able to get a splinter in his ass the 4th quarter and not worry that he won't be starting the next game. I really think we could have a legend in him, I see a lot of raw talent, but he gets rattled and there's no need to keep him out there when he's wild or WORSE do things like take a knee with 33 seconds left in the first half. That's gotta hit his confidence as much as a 4th quarter benching "to give Griese some time." We're teaching Rex bad habits and not addressing how erratic he is by keeping him in and restraining him.