Colts Football

Chuck Berkley asked:


They say original is better, but the NFL has always been a copycat league and Mike Shanahan has acquired from the Patriots historic 2007 offense.

The Broncos sense like the unfasten trend fits their offensive weapons and they are the early season leaders in yards gained and points. Anticipate the heavy passing to continue.

For all those football methodical lovers, who reckon the Broncos’ offensive attack seemed a little like last year’s Patriots, with spread formations and a lot of passes, let me inform that “you know the game and you’re right”!! Offensively, they are matched up with what they were doing in 2007, now the question is…Is it working? We have little disbelieve about the success. The Broncos are 2-0 and lead the league in yards gained and points. Early to make a statement, but seems to be working.

The Broncos have passed the ball at an amazing rate. Cutler threw 50 passes on Sunday September 14th against San Diego, which tied a franchise record. The 2007 Patriots were the highest-scoring offense in NFL history and asking the Broncos to twin their numbers would be foolish, but Denver thinks the wide-open style fits their section and quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates has gotten a lot of recognition for his battle full plan.

We’ve noticed the Broncos also studied the Steelers, Chargers and the Saints who they played on Sept the 21st; these teams are all pass-heavy.
The Broncos have averaged 4.9 yards per carry running the ball, but have been most effective when throwing. In the third quarter against San Diego the Broncos didn’t get a first down. They were a little more conventional that quarter, especially in the second series when they ran twice, threw a short screen and punted… sounds familiar right?

Even with similar plays, Denver has the personnel to employ a pass-heavy offense. The receiving corps is deep enough that Keary Colbert, a high-priority free-agent signee this offseason, was traded to Seattle on Tuesday.

Brandon Marshall, Eddie Royal, Brandon Stokley and Darrell Jackson are the top four and Tony Scheffler is a talented tight end. Stokley was on a great passing offense in Indianapolis from 2003-06, with Pro Bowlers Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne.

We think, from top to bottom, receiving corps-wise, Denver is way better than in the old days. They’ve got a lot of depth at receiver, a lot of good players. We wouldn’t trade Eddie and ‘B-Marsh’ for anybody else right now in the league. Besides, the Broncos also have an offensive line that has allowed only one sack and that was credited as a team sack to San Diego when Cutler fumbled on a disputed call late in Sunday’s game and believe when we say, it happens!!!!

No matter what the Broncos’ record is this season as their offense should be fun to watch from beginning to end.

We’ve been watching, checking and taking notes on NFL games for years and the fact is that this is a copycat league and everyone looks at everyone, everyone takes plays and squeezes them here and there a little bit, there is nothing wrong with that, bottom line is winning.



CLEMENT

Alex The Great asked:


Buy, Watch or Pass
Every week, I will examine some of the more obscure top performers in Fantasy Football. Here are the names I came across in Week 12:

QB’s

Vince Young, Tennessee Titans 249 pass yds, 69 rush yds, 3 Total TD’s (2 passing, 1 rushing)

Down 21-0 in the 4th quarter, Vince Young led an incredible comeback against the New York Giants in a stunning 24-21 victory. Young did it all, throwing & rushing, as he accounted for 318 total yards and 3 touchdowns. This isn’t the first time Young has shown flashes of brilliance, but it certainly is the most impressive. He still shouldn’t be counted on as a fantasy starter just yet due to the fantasy playoffs approaching very quickly & a shaky schedule the rest of the way. When 2007 rolls around though, you’ll definitely want to keep him on your radar come draft day. PASS

Brad Johnson, Minnesota Vikings 271 pass yds, 3 TD’s

The Minnesota offense finally came alive on Sunday, as did Brad Johnson, throwing for 271 yards & 3 TD’s. Johnson makes an interesting pickup due to some favorable games coming up (Detroit, Green Bay), but he’s been far too inconsistent to rely upon this point in the season. Plus, if Minnesota falls out of the playoff hunt then he could be replaced by rookie Tarvaris Jackson. There is too much risk involved to warrant a pickup. PASS

Joey Harrington, Miami Dolphins 213 pass yds, 3 TD’s, 1 INT

Joey Harrington was brilliant in his return to Detroit, completing 65% of his passes for 213 yards & 3 TD’s in Miami’s Thanksgiving victory. However, with Jacksonville, New England & Indianapolis still on the schedule, his usefulness down the stretch will be very limited. Mark this off as a good performance against a very poor Lions team and leave him on the waiver wire for someone else. PASS

RB’s

Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants 54 rush yds, 14 rec yds, 2 TD’s

Despite the New York Giants blowing a 4th quarter lead, Brandon Jacobs was one of the few fantasy standouts. He only rushed the ball 9 times, but had 54 yards and 2 TD’s. Jacobs is primarily a goal line & short yardage back, so he is a risk/reward type of back. With the fantasy playoffs approaching, you probably would want someone else as your number 2 back. But if you are in desperate need for a running back, there isn’t much else out there. BUY if you are in desperate need of a running back

Ladell Betts, Washington Redskins 104 rush yds

It looks like Joe Gibbs learned his lesson from last week’s meltdown against Tampa Bay. Gibbs went back to the run, giving the ball to Ladell Betts 24 times for 104 yards. Any ideas about T.J. Duckett stealing the starting job went out the window when he received only 7 carries. I mentioned earlier that Betts could become a decent number 2 running back down the stretch. Washington doesn’t have very many tough run defenses on the schedule, which makes Betts a sleeper down the stretch. If Gibbs continues to run the ball with a young QB at the helm, then you will be pleasantly surprised with Betts production. Pick him up if available. BUY

WR’s

Marty Booker, Miami Dolphins 115 rec yds, 2 TD’s

Marty Booker appeared back on the fantasy radar screen with an impressive 7 catch, 115 yard, 2 touchdown game. The bad news is that it was against the Detroit Lions. There aren’t very many favorable matchups the rest of the way for Booker, and his production has been sporadic. With Harrington at the helm, the risk outweighs the reward come fantasy playoff time. PASS

Devery Henderson, New Orleans 158 rec yds, 1 TD

When Marques Colston was ruled out for Sunday’s game against Atlanta, Devery Henderson received another start & was once again VERY impressive. He hauled in 4 catches for 158 yards & a touchdown. There is no doubting Henderson’s talent, it’s the opportunities that are getting in the way of him & fantasy stardom. He is still listed as the number 3 receiver and will only start if Colston or Joe Horn can’t play due to injury. The schedule isn’t favorable down the stretch, but with Drew Brees throwing the ball it shouldn’t matter as much. If Henderson is starting, he should be starting on your team as well. Pay very close attention to the injury situation in New Orleans. BUY

Chris Henry, Cincinnati Bengals 41 rec yds, 2 TD’s

Troubled yet talented wide receiver Chris Henry had 5 catches for 41 yards & 2 touchdowns in Cincinnati’s 30-0 beat down against Cleveland. Henry is one of the few number 3 wide receivers you would consider starting because of all the offensive talent surrounding Cincinnati. For the rest of the season however, the schedule does not favor Henry or any other Cincinnati wide outs. The fantasy playoffs are approaching, so it’s best to find another wide out option elsewhere. PASS

Marcus Robinson, Minnesota Vikins 82 rec yds, 1 TD

The Minnesota Vikings passing attack came alive on Sunday. One of the beneficiaries was Marcus Robinson, who had 7 catches for 82 yards & a TD. After this next week against Chicago, Robinson has a fairly easy schedule. Should you trust him? Not at all. Robinson hasn’t stayed healthy all season & even bruised his ankle in Sunday’s win over Arizona. Even when healthy, Brad Johnson hasn’t been a very good quarterback this year and struggles to get Robinson the ball down the field. Let someone else take the risk. PASS

Do you have questions regarding your Fantasy Team? Send them to Alex The Great at http://sports.enterto.com/ask_alex.html. Every week I will answer a couple questions and post them directly at http://sports.enterto.com



TOMMY