SB 6-7: Quick Hits: Cutler and Barber

I recently watched a video on NFL network regarding Jay Cutler and the Bear's outlook for the epcoming season. In the video, many physical traits were discussed (footwork, etc.). But the biggest concern I have for Cutler is the mental side of his game. As a bronco, I never felt like he had the competitive drive to win football games. He is a fine talented young player but I would not like to have him on my team when the going gets rough. I think that this mentality of "Aww shucks" is due to his lack of winning at Vanderbuilt. Prior to last season, Cutler hadn't had a winning season since high school. This takes a toll on the psyche of a QB. Now that he has experienced a winning season and a playoff win, Cutler must take the next step and play through injuries that cost his team Super Bowl births.

As far as Tiki Barber is concerned, I am excited about the prospect of an older RB returning to the game. From a writer's standpoint I think it can be compelling, but I think that Barber will land in Washington and gain about 600-700 yards and 5 TD's.

SB 6/4: Quick Hits - DEN Season Outlook

For the Denver Broncos, provided we have football, I predict a 7-9 season. Orton will be traded and Tebow will throw for 18 TDs and rush for 5. 26 INTs.

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SB 6-3: The Finals and more!
Alrighty. I have started mobile blogging or moblogging as I like to call it. We'll see how this works.

We have encountered many newsworthy things over the past month but most noteworthy for me are the NBA Finals and Tressel's Tossle at The Ohio State University.

Let's start with Tressel. From day one of "Tattoo-gate" I would have been shocked if Tressel kept his job. The guy obviously tried to preserve his image at the school when he admitted at the press conference his transgressions, but OSU obviously knew more sanctions were imminent and severed ties wisely with Tressel. I'm not sure when or if he'll ever find another job, but "The Vest" might make an interesting pro coach.

Moving on to the Finals which in my opinion is the Heat's to lose (which they kind of did last night). Miami obviously is the better team with less overall depth but more overall talent. A quite from Dallas' Tyson Chandler said that Dallas "has two starting fives," where as the Heat "have three players." Too bad for Chandler that those three players can out play the crotchety old Mavs any day. If they try. It's apparent that Miami isn't going to try every night to win and Dallas is the team to hang around if Miami decides to fly out to a lead and coast.

Dallas may get lucky if Miami employs the hare approach and the Mavs go at it "slow and steady," but ultimately I see this series ending in six with the Heat taking home the trophy.

SB 5-29: Back in the Game

Hello everyone! Just FYI I will be posting regularly again. Keep on reading!