I’m taking a break from the re-design of this website (which should be done in the next day or so). Ok folks, here’s how I’ve done so far!

Week One NFL Football Picks - 5-11
Week Two NFL Footbal Picks - 7-8
Week Three NFL Football Picks - 9-7

Here’s my current picks!

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Cleveland vs. Cincinnati

Winner: Cincinnati

Houston vs. Jacksonville

Winner: Jacksonville

Atlanta vs. Carolina

Winner: Atlanta

Denver vs. Kansas City

Winner: Denver

San Francisco vs. New Orleans

Winner: New Orleans

Arizona vs. NY Jets

Winner: NY Jets

Green Bay vs. Tampa Bay

Winner: Tampa Bay

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Okay, the real reason my posts are so slow is because I’m working on a re-design for this website. I know I should try to get a few more posts up, but come next week, this won’t be an issue. I’ve missed discussing the Tigers woes, my opinion on Rich Rodriguez and my Wolverines, and the decline of the overrated Ohio State Buckeyes. Have no fear my fellow readers…

I (and my commentary) will soon be back with all the sarcastic wit an snarkiness you love to hate.

That being said, I was disappointed with my:

Week One NFL Football Picks where I went 5-11
Week Two was better when I went 7-8

Now, on to my week three picks. I hope you enjoy them and please feel free to post your own picks in my comment section! I’m looking to award a gift of some sort to the person who posts the most accurate picks this NFL season, so to win that prize, get posting!

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Carolina vs. Minnesota

Winner: Carolina

While Carolina almost didn’t make it last week, I’m sticking with em!

Kansas City vs. Atlanta

I’m betting my money at Atlanta. The Chiefs suck and Atlanta has seen some success with their QB pick, Matt Ryan.

Winner: Atlanta

Oakland vs. Buffalo

I underestimated both Buffalo and Oakland last week. Buffalo beat a semi-decent team while Oakland took on another sucky team. Guess who wins?

Winner: Buffalo

Tampa Bay vs. Chicago

Tough pick considering both seem to be mediocre teams.

Winner: Chicago

Houston vs. Tennessee

Though I don’t like either teams, this one is a no-brainer.

Winner: Tennessee

Cincinnati vs. NY Giants

I’d love for the Bengals to prove me wrong, but I’m going with the “smart” choice.

Winner: NY Giants

Miami vs. New England

The Patriots managed to hang on for just long enough to win without Tom Brady the last game, but their luck will run out when they face the Chads.

Winner: Miami

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I know I’m almost a day late and a dollar short, but the games haven’t begun yet. I had a busy week. I apologize and promise to start posting with more frequency soon. I’m working on an overhaul for this site, so expect many new things cropping up in the next few weeks.

That being said, let’s get to my picks!

Note: I don’t have much time to write about each team. Just know I haven’t underestimated those teams that made something of themselves last week.

Sunday, Sep 14

Tennessee vs Cincinnati

Winner: Cincinnati

Buffalo vs Jacksonville

Winner: Jacksonville

Oakland vs Kansas City

Winner: Kansas City

Indianapolis vs Minnesota

Winner: Indianapolis

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It’s about that time for the NFL regular season to begin. In fact, it begins tomorrow. As always, I’m here to present my picks for this week. Feel free to leave your picks, as well

Thursday, Sep 4

Washington vs. NY Giants

This is an interesting one. I like Mario Manningham. He played for the Wolverines, but he’s been out and Manning has suffered for it. Manning has a lot to prove, and Washington went 3-5 in the pre-season. If Eli’s backup is still out, which they might just be, Washington has this one nailed.

Winner: Washington

Sunday, Sep 7

Cincinnati vs Baltimore

Winner: If Troy Smith is starting or if Troy Smith isn’t starting Baltimore is still going to lose. The former nut (OSU Buckeye) isn’t having as much success at starting in the NFL as his former Wolverine opponent, Miami Dolphin’s Chad Henne. So, I wonder what Troy’s busy doing with that Heisman? Maybe he’s using it as a paperweight!

Winner: Cincinnati

NY Jets vs Miami

With the improved offensive players, (Chad and Jake have great chemistry and play great together) including two solid Chads in the QB position I’m thinking Miami just might win this week! Here’s hoping after their hard work during the pre-season it can pay off during the reg. season.

Winner: Miami

Kansas City vs New England

I think that Tom Brady is going to be back. It’s crappy that Tom’s the only one who can make the plays, but thems the breaks. If he’s in its a Patriots win.

Winner: New England

Houston vs Pittsburgh

This is a tough one considering Pittsburgh actually lost to Buffalo in the pre-season. Otherwise, they seem to be doing okay and Houston is just doing so-so so far.

Winner: Pittsburgh

Jacksonville vs Tennessee

With Collier out fighting for his life, the Jags are either gonna be on the ball, playing for him with conviction or will be totally distracted. This is pure emotion on my part, but I’m giving it to them.

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In previous reports by the Miami Dolphins, the team mentioned that Josh McCown and John Beck would be competing for the starting position as QB for the Miami Dolphins. While Chad Henne was listed as a 2008 NFL draft selection there was little mention as to whether the former Michigan record breaker would be given the chance to start for the Dolphins.

Now, as the Dolphins started their three day mini-camp today, Chad Henne is competing with McCown and Beck for the spot as starting quarterback. While there isn’t much mention of the rookie, Henne, and how he is doing, Coach Tony Sparano alluded to the fact that all three of the QB’s were doing well and showing what they’re made of on the field.

“Each day I go out here, I see another guys kind of step up. It hasn’t been a consistent progression right now. … I like their grasp - all three of them - quite honestly, I like their grasp of the offense. They are working real hard at it. Last week wasn’t a week of practice, but they were in here spending extra time and learning what we are doing and getting ready to go for this week and it shows when they are out there on the field.”

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It was a big past two days for six former Michigan Wolverines. With ten Wolverines listing themselves as eligible for the draft, six of them have been chosen in the seven round draft. Out of 252 newly drafted NFL players, six of them played for Michigan last year. The ten who applied for the draft were Jamar Adams, Adrian Arrington, Shawn Crable, Brandent Englemon, Chris Graham, Mike Hart, Chad Henne, Adam Kraus, Jake Long and Mario Manningham.

The first pick of the NFL draft went to Jake Long. Long was the first man to join a newly reformed Miami Dolphins team. The 6 ft 7, 313 lbs. Offensive Tackle was announced as the first pick of the draft four days before the draft officially began, so his selection was no big surprise. It was the rest of the Wolverines who would have to wait a surprisingly long time to find out who would be the second to go that were chosen by unpredictable teams.

While Jake Long wasn’t viewed as the best overall pick of the draft, he is filling in a position the Dolphins, the worst team of the 2007 NFL season, needed filled. Long is a competent offensive blocker and seeing as he has experience playing with the Dolphins’ newest quarterback, he’ll know exactly how to cover him in order to be successful on the field.

Speaking of QBs, the second Wolverine to go also went to the Dolphins. The choice of Chad Henne as a QB was to be expected after Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco and Brian Brohm went to Atlanta, Baltimore and Green Bay. I have to say that if Henne went to one of the four teams I’m glad he went to the Dolphins. They can use a dependable QB with a strong arm and the confidence Henne possesses that led him to the Rose Bowl in his freshman year at Michigan.

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This is a live action announcement. As the draft is happening, the winners will be announced, and we’ll have them listed within a few moments after they’ve been chosen.

#11 - Buffalo Bills - Leodis McKelvin

The Bills took Cornerback Leodis McKelvin from Troy. This is a pretty interesting pick since Troy isn’t one of the biggest schools out there, but the Bills could use a good Corner and McKelvin is one of the best in the country.

#12 - Denver Broncos - Ryan Clady

The Denver Broncos choose an Offensive Tackle from Boise State. While Clady is a great player, he has the size and speed to turn the Broncos into the kind of tackle they need to improve their team.

#13 - Carolina Panthers - Jonathan Stewart

The Panthers chose a running back, this one from Oregon, to help improve the team’s offense. While he’s had some problem with injuries in the past, he’ll be ready to go once the NFL teams enter their training camps.

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This is a live action announcement. As the draft is happening, the winners will be announced, and we’ll have them listed within a few moments after they’ve been chosen.

#6 - New York Jets - Vernon Gholston

The Jets have had a relatively successful past few years. Right now, the selection could be just about anyone. After LSU got selected, OSU had their first man go. Vernon is a Defensive End and the Jets fans seem to be excited. Of course, I’m a Michigan fan and don’t like the Jets so they can have him!

#7 - New Orleans Saints - Sedrick Ellis

The Saints had success choosing Reggie Bush from USC a few years earlier. They go back to USC to choose Defensive End Sedrick Ellis. The Saints traded up their #10 spot with the New England Patriots. The Saints could really use some help on the defensive end and the assistance of Ellis should help improve the team greatly.

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This is a live action announcement. As the draft is happening, the winners will be announced, and we’ll have them listed within a few moments after they’ve been chosen.

#1 - Miami Dolphins - Jake Long

There was no big surprise that Michigan Offensive Tackle, Jake Long, would be the first pick of the draft. The Miami Dolphins announced their choice of Long four days prior to the draft picking. As the first draft, Long feels incredibly honored. He made it clear that he plans to go out and prove he was worth being the first pick of the draft. The Dolphins, who had the worst season of any NFL team, could use plenty of help to turn their losing record around. Jake Long won’t be able to do it alone, so hopefully their additional 2008 picks will compliment their choice in him. I’d hate to see Long go to a team he can’t do anything with, since he’s such an amazing player as it is.

#2 - St. Louis Rams - Chris Long

There was a lot of speculation into who would go second. Since Jake Long was taken, the list of hopefuls include Chris Long and Glenn Dorsey. The Defensive End from Virginia was said to be shoe in for the selection by the Rams and that is exactly what happened. While it was said that the Rams initially wanted Glenn Dorsey, in the past week, they settled on Long and after some last minute deliberations decided to go with Long, after all.

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The following schedule is the official release of who will be playing who this season and when in the NFL. Check it out so you know when your teams are playing and be sure to check out our picks right hear on Home Team Advantage when it comes time for these games to be played.

Week 1 - Sept. 4, 7 & 8

The opening game is between the Redskins and the 2008 Superbowl Champs, the NY Giants.

Thursday, Sept. 4 - Washington Redskins at NY Giants (7PM, NBC)

Sunday, Sept. 7 Games:
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens (1PM, CBS)
NY Jets at Miami Dolphins (1PM, CBS)
Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots (1PM, CBS)
Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers (1PM, CBS)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans (1PM, CBS)
Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons (1PM, FOX)
Seattle Seahawks at Buffalo Bills (1PM, FOX)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints (1PM, FOX)
St. Louis Rams at Philadelphia Eagles (1PM, FOX)
Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns (4:15PM, FOX)
Carolina Panthers at San Diego Chargers (4:15PM, FOX)
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers (4:15PM, FOX)
Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts (8:15PM, NBC)

Monday Sept. 8 Games:
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers (7PM, ESPN)
Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders (10:15PM, ESPN)

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