Allow me to apologize in advance. I had an unfortunate accident this weekend where I tore my quad muscle and as a result, I’ve been hobbling around the past few days. This will be a shorten version of MMQ simply because I can’t sit at my computer that long. (that’s right, I’m believe I’m the only person in the world who still uses a desktop)
Offensive Player of the Week-So many to pick from but Maurice Jones-Drew is literally carrying the Jag’s on his back. But then again, the same could be said for Chris Johnson. Then again, the same could be said for Brandon Marshall. But since the Broncos lost, I’ll give the award to Jones-Drew and Johnson.
Defensive Player of the Week- We all saw what Ray Edwards did to us and if he was able to do that against a good team, I’d give it to him. But this week I gotta go with the entire Bengals D. I hate giving it to a team but the way they bottled up Big Ben and the coverage they had down field was simply unreal. I mean when the hell did Morgan Trent learn how to play football???! I watched nearly every game he played at Michigan and he was possibly the most over rated player I’ve ever seen. Charles Woodson also deserves some props here.
5 Things I Think (with regards to the Lions game)
1. Yes that was a dirty hit by Edwards and yes he should and probably will get fined but I mean what else was he supposed to do on that play? He was getting double teamed basically and he did whatever he could to get at the quarterback. I give him props for the effort and if I’m a coach, you can’t get upset at a guy for showing all out effort.
2. Louis Delmas, come on, a tooth ache? Are you freakin’ serious??! People play with broken arms, broken fingers and broken ribs and you can’t play with a tooth infection?!? Yeah it hurts but come on, suck it up Sally. Good lord, I promise you you will never live that down with me.
3. Jason Hanson needs to go. (See below)
4. Jeff Backus actually wasn’t that bad again yesterday! I mean holding the best D-Lineman to zero tackles through three quarters is a pretty impressive stat. And “The Pride of Italy” Dom Raiola sure got exposed yesterday. Good god, every snap he would be getting pushed back into the QB.
5. Will James, I was quick to jump on you last week for the worst performance I’ve seen from a CB in a long time but yesterday, you actually played well.
Jason Hanson
Alright, it needs to be said. Get rid of him. I’ve NEVER been a huge Jason Hanson fan simply because the guy seems to hit FGs when they don’t matter but then when the game is on the line, he’s the ultimate choke artist. Yeah, yeah, yeah. “Well when has he ever kicked with the game on the line?” I know, I get that but the thing is is that his FGs matter more because he plays for a brutal team. According to the Lions website and some stats I could find, he’s had nine FG attempts in the last minute and he’s missed four!!! That’s unheard of. Also, his age is really beginning to show and every time he steps up for a kick now, I expect him to miss. Now the question becomes, WHO CAN REPLACE JASON HANSON!?!
The answer is simple. BRETT SWENSON from Michigan State. Now this will probably be the only time you ever see me endorse anyone or anything from Mich State but starting this week, I’m starting the “BRETT SWENSON WATCH” on MMQ. This kid is damn good. This week he was 4-4 with two FG’s from over 50 yards as well as the game winner. This kid is worth a draft pick and the Lions will take him in either the 5th or 6th round this year. (I hope)
Anyway, if you don’t know about this kid, he’s the real deal and will probably be the first kicker taken on draft day. The Brett Swenson fan club is officially starting right here on The Church Of Schwartz and hopefully The Congregation will jump on board.
Browns game
I’ll be the only person to publicly admit it but the Lions will lose and when they lose, it’ll be the worst thing that could happen to this team. I’m actually looking at the game, the rosters and the coaches and I’m thinking to myself, “there’s no possible way the Lions can lose this game.” But, it is the Lions and they will find a way to lose. Brady Quinn will have a career day and solidify our spot as the “worst team in the NFL” and solidify the first overall draft pick again.
Oh god, I can’t go on anymore. But on a positive note, I was able to go through an entire MMQ session without ripping Matt Stafford. In fact, I’ll end on a positive note. He showed he has toughness and he FINALLY was able to get the ball to Calvin. Nice job.
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Happy to see some props for Matt, he seemed to have a lot more zip on the ball this week, compared to Seattle and I have to think the knee was bothering him.
The TD throw Bryant dropped was insane, location & velocity perfect from an awkward stance, there are very few QB’s who could have made that throw…
On another point, seems Buchanon has finally woken up, had a bunch of nice tackles and it seemed Farve hardly targetted his left side all game, apart from the one blatant push in the back no-call, wondered what anyone thought…
Rob,
Great points on Buchanon. Personally, I’ve wondered all season why he didn’t get more of a chance to play. I agree with you that he has seemed to wake up a little and I’d like to see what he can do going into the last few games of the year.
As for that drop, you’re absolutly right. It was a great throw and those are the types of catches you need to make. You know who he’s starting to remind me off??? Roy Williams. Bryant seems to make the most sickest catches ever but then drops ones that are right in his hands.
Anyway, two great points. Thanks
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