That’s way too much craziness for me to cover, so I’ll simply start off with a little housecleaning. Out of the recliner, and on to the soapbox! Here are a few people I’d like to send to the unemployment line:
You’re Fired!
Mike Singletary - Head Coach, San Francisco 49ers
3 strikes, he’s out. A short temper and streaks of insanity may have served Singletary well during his playing career, but hasn’t exactly helped in his short stint as a head coach. You might say his engine runs a little hot to be the leader of a professional football team. The same guy that infamously pulled down his pants to make a point during a halftime speech is struggling mightily to make his mark in a depleted NFC West. Inefficiency, inconsistency, and a special kind of crazy all make Singletary a top candidate for termination.
Norv Turner – Head Coach, San Diego Chargers
With Phillip Rivers as the starting QB on my fantasy team, I’ve got no complaints about his hot-potato passing while the Chargers play perpetual catch-up. But with a 2-5 record, all that pre-season Super Bowl talk seems quite misguided. Usually the Chargers wait until the playoffs to disappoint, but this year Christmas might be coming early. But stick with the game plan, Norv…screen passes look great on the stat sheet.
Whoever Jerry Jones decides to blame for the Cowboys’ struggles
Great talent on both sides of the ball, experienced coaches, solid depth. I’m not even sure who to blame here. All I know is that nothing seems to be working in Dallas these days, including that god-awful baker boy cap Tony Romo insists on wearing all the time.
Pete Carroll – Head Coach, USC Trojans Seattle Seahawks
Slippery Pete probably laughs himself to sleep every night thinking about the mess he left for Lane Kiffin back at USC. The Seahawks are sitting pretty so far, but the luck has to run out sometime.
Jay “Captain” Cutler, Quarterback – Chicago Bears
4 interceptions in one game, all to the same defender (DeAngelo Hall)? 26 picks last year? When fans start to miss Kyle Orton, you know it’s time to go.
Like Brett Favre’s reputation, I am done…
This has really messed up my halloween outfit. I was going to go with the master of the pick 6 Neil O'Donnell but after Sunday. I might have to find a Bears hat that's way to big for my head and be Captain Cutler instead.
ReplyDeleteI think San Diego would fair better if they gave P. Rivers a couple of xanaxes before the game. He gets way to emotional that borders on childish and I'm sure that flows over to his team mates hating him during the game.
At least a cup of herbal tea before the game would do Rivers some good. Or they could just put Rivers & Singletary to form the best temper-tandem of all time.
ReplyDeleteStill deciding on my Halloween costume. Probably a little bit chilly to go with the Brett Favre open-fly wranglers costume. Last year on Halloween I spilled ketchup on my pants, so I just went with it & told everyone I was dressed as Plaxico Burress.
Shooter-B,
ReplyDeleteGood to see you post again. I had to rub my eyes to make sure I really saw a Neil O'Donnell reference in the comments. Well done. Dwight Stone is usually my go-to Steeler from the 90's (with apologies to Eric Green).
So what did we decide on the Halloween costume, Shooter? I went as Rodney Peete and brought a date that was 1000x hotter than me.
(Thanks for the kind words on my blog. I always enjoy your comments).
Yes, Neil O'Donnell & Bam Morris references are frequently used and encouraged in this space. But of course there is always room for bonus references, Dwight hands of Stone included.
ReplyDeleteI took the lazy way out on the costume. Took too much Nyquil and stayed on the couch, just told everyone I was Jamarcus Russell.