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Monday Morning Quarterback

By Dalton Del Don – Senior Writer

The Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts are a combined 1-7 over the last four weeks.

While Vince Young’s real life QB future is still up for debate, like Michael Vick, his fantasy value is not in question. He’ll enter next year on my top-12 QB list.

When the plays turn out well it certainly makes it easier to say, but Sean Payton sure did outcoach his mentor Sunday night.

In PPR leagues, Reggie Bush is easily a first-round pick next year.

Among mere mortals (meaning LT is excluded), Drew Brees is both the NFL and fantasy MVP this year.

While all the Tony Romo to Canton talk should quiet for the time being, he’s still a fine fantasy option from here on out. And no, despite unfounded rumors, I am not president of the Tony Romo fan club.

How cool was San Diego’s fumblerooski play?!

Despite Marty Schottenheimer, the Chargers have to be viewed as Super Bowl favorites right now.

The Jacksonville Jaguars just ran for an 8-yard gain.

It’s hard to come up with a more intriguing matchup than next week’s Cincy vs. Indy game.

I admit, I wrote Fred Taylor off a couple of years ago – he’s still got some game. That said, Mo-Jo may have the best power/speed combo in the league – the guy is 5 foot 6, by the way.

While defense and team record have given Rex Grossman a free pass, the same could be said for Jamal Lewis. He’s nothing more than a glorified goal line back at this point.

Speaking of the Ravens, it’s hard to believe that was Kansas City’s first December home loss in a decade.

If you’re a Kevin Jones owner and surprised by his injury, you weren’t paying attention last year.

The Tuse is Loose! Artose Pinner finally got his much publicized revenge against former team Detroit Sunday. It’s Artose Pinner’s world, and the rest of us are just living in it. OK, I’m done. In all seriousness, what the hell?! Thanks for the heads up, Brad Childress. He does realize fantasy seasons hang in the balance, right? I guess Ciatrick Fason’s 6.8 YPC at Chicago last week just wasn’t impressive enough.

What about the Carolina Panthers? There’s a decent chance they finish 6-10 this year.

I know Tom Brady routinely struggles against the Dolphins, but this is getting ridiculous.

You do realize the Tennessee Titans are 6-2 over the last eight games, right?

Just when you think Shaun Alexander’s season can’t get any more disappointing, he totally redeems himself – in a Lloyd Christmas kind of way.

Boy, that “This is our Country” song never gets old, does it?

Not sure if you’ve heard how Reggie Bush, Vince Young and Matt Leinart have been doing, but Mario Williams recorded three tackles and one pass deflection Sunday.

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2 responses to “Monday Morning Quarterback”

  1. Keith Avatar
    Keith

    Well, when you can get 70 miles to the gallon with that hog, it’s easy to redeem yourself.

    On the “why didn’t they say something BEFORE the fantasy playoff front”, it’s nice to hear that the Falcons don’t want Vick to run so much any more. Umm, there’s one reason Vick is a starter-worthy QB in fantasy, and it’s not his harm. Also, can someone tell Tatum to not run out of bounds early, as 70+ yard touchdown runs are worth a lot more than 56-yard runs. Coupled with the neutering of Vick, and the less-than-inspiring play of TO and Bolding, that’s one team eliminated from playoff contention (unless T.Jones puts up a goose-egg tonight). Funny how I lose the 2 games when Edge finally decides he wants to actually resemble an early-round pick.

    I think the Titans’ recent performance is one of the under-reported stories of the year. I mean, this team looked absolutely terrible, and now they’re performing absolute miracles. Being a much more stats-oriented guy, I’m hesitant to ever mention intangibles, but I think that a lot goes into the QB position that we haven’t quite figured out how to quantify. Drew Brees won’t blow anyone away at a combine, but I’d take him on my team any day. Same for Vince young, and I won’t even call for him to be converted into an RB yet.

    I went to the 49ers game yesterday…ouch. First game in years, and what a disappointment. Alex Smith is getting worse before my very eyes. Nolan/Turner are calling plays to try and take advantage of these 8-9 man fronts that they’re facing to stop Gore (who keeps beating them anyway!), and Alex Smith is throwing picks while guys are in single coverage and open. It’s absolutely crushing. I like the aggressiveness of calling playaction on 3rd and 1, and defintely liked seeing V.Davis running open towards the sideline (he’s going to be an absolute beast), but watching Smith’s underthrown wobbler (if you’re going to miss, miss long or to the sideline, not behind and short towards the middle of the field and the defense!), was just brutal.

    At halftime, the rushing stats for the Jags two RB’s were sick…each well over 100 yards in under 10 carries. I don’t think anyone believes the Colts have a chance after that.

  2. RotoScoop Avatar
    RotoScoop

    Ya that Vick running less situation I find hard to believe, especially with Dunn and Norwood banged up. Although obviously this week’s effort is cause for concern. I know exactly the T. Bell play you are talking about and coming from someone who was playing against him, I am grateful. That said, what was he thinking?! I thought he was gone for sure. Then again, I also thought Gore was gone for sure.

    The most simple, yet far too often overlooked QB ability is accuracy, and Drew Brees is one of the most accurate (if not the most) QBs in the league.

    I used to go to 9er games all the time, at least 3-4 per year, but haven’t been for three years now, waiting on them to improve I guess. Alex Smith’s play is officially worrisome. He’s been in the system for two years now, and seems to be regressing. Someone needs to tell him it’s OK to toss it out of bounds when he’s throwing it away.

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