Mr. Kruger Says "We're on the right track"
Knowing that most NCL participants have a passing interest if not a dedicated, diehard interest in the Texans, I thought I'd pass along a little tidbit that you may have missed this past week. As the Texans' season came crashing down this past Monday night with Josh Wilson's pick-six at the expense of Matt Schaub in overtime, most in the league expected head coach Gary Kubiak and GM Rick Smith to be shown the door at the end of the season. And why shouldn't they be? Captain Kubes has steered the Texans to a 1-6 record down the stretch after a 4-2 start, and GM Rick Smith (widely acknowledged as Gary Kubiak's stringed puppet) has blown numerous first round picks on a defense that ranks amongst the worst in the NFL.
Just as the Cowher talk began to bubble on Houston airwaves and in the Chronicle, Texans Owner, Bob McNair (who looks exactly like Mr. Kruger from the greatest show of all-time, "Seinfeld")_ addressed his toilet-spiraling team post practice. What he said, and I'm just paraphrasing here, was basically, 'I just spoke with the owners in the NFL and they all believe that we're on the right track, and that makes me feel good.'
Really, Kruger? Everyone believes you're on the right track? I can't imagine that Jim Irsay, Jerry Jones, Bud Adams, the Glazers and everyone else in the league would tell you anything different. Of course you're on the right track; the right track for them to keep kicking your ass every season. What competitor would want you to make a change in the front office and on the sidelines when they can perpetually enjoy jumping out to 21 point leads while you're head coach fails to manage the 2-minute drill? You really think the Rooney Family wants you to bring Bill Cowher in to instill discipline and not go 1-6 through November/December? You keep believing Mr. Kruger that Coco the Monkey is going to take you to the promised land. Tell Dr. Van Nostrand hi for me, and Happy Festivus.
Efurd Wraps it Up
Efurd's going to win the NCL this weekend. His point lead is damned near insurmountable, and Austin is starting Ryan Fitzpatrick at QB. The money spots are still definitely in play, and only Austin, Bille, James Carville and J. Willy have something to play for. Everyone else: It's time to start thinking about your tags for next year.
MVP Named Starter for the Season
In other news, 2014 NFL MVP, Colt McCoy, was named starter for the rest of the season by lame duck Head Coach Eric Mangini. Anyone looking for a 'can't miss' tag for the coming seasons, and for basically the next 15 years, pick-up McCoy.
Effects of CBA on Tags
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated this past week on NFL Network that he anticipates a new CBA being completed prior to the March 1st deadline. Player Union Rep (and all-time great nut shot artist) Kevin Mawae said on NFL Radio that things are starting to move in the right direction. If for some reason, however, we see a work stoppage, the ramifications for the league and thus the NFL will be far reaching. For example, there will be as many as 8 open coaching vacancies this off season, which will affect rosters from top to bottom. Perhaps you have a back on your squad who's heading toward free agency. You will not know for certain his future prospects with any team until you're certain on the head coach, scheme, and overall team quality.
Efurd's likely going to have to extend the franchise tag deadline if a new agreement isn't in place by March 1st.
Wall F*cks Up
Wall turned down a straight-up Vick for Hakeem Nicks trade right before the deadline. No shit, it's true.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Inside the NCL: Week 15
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A little harsh on the #15 scorer in our league (and #9 in points per game, #8 if you exclude Stafford's 3 games) don't you think?? ;-) That's right, in our league Fitzpatrick is a #1 QB and had a very nice game today!
Austin Collie sure thumped me though... Need a big second half out of my Steelers!!
You know, I actually like Fitzpatrick a lot. He deserves the number 1 spot in Buffalo next season, even though I think there's a great shot there're going to get Andrew Luck.
If he's there, they'll take him but I don't think they'll have a good enough pick to get him. There are other teams (*cough* Minnesota *cough*) that should be trading up to get Luck. I think Chan really likes Fitzpatrick and he'll be a front-runner to do some real good things next year.
You may be on to something with Colt:
http://www.advancednflstats.com/2010/12/aypa-quiz.html
I listen to a lot of commentary/feedback from NFL personnel on NFL Radio all day, and the feedback is that he's in the Drew Brees mold. Not saying he's going to be that, but he has the same build, skill set. And don't sleep on Joe Webb; as much as I love Favre, I hope he keeps failing concussion tests to see what Minnesota has on their hands. Tavaris obviously isn't the guy. It's also pretty likely that Frazier's going to remain your head coach next season. I really like that move; he's a Dungy protege.
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