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Sports 'N Stuff: Midseason Report CardBy Brian Flagg
iBerkshires Columnist
11:45PM / Saturday, November 14, 2009
We are half through the NFL season and it's time to grade performances thus far. Some teams got a better grade than expected while some have just plain failed. I am listing them according to their standings within their respective division. How did your team do?
AFC East
 New England Patriots: Still the class of this division. A healthy Tom Brady shows why he is still the premier QB in this league (Sorry Peyton). Record: 6-2 Grade: A
New York Jets: Good QB play but way too inconsistent to truly be contenders. With a new head coach and a rookie QB it will take them awhile to get going. Record 4-4 Grade: B-minus
Miami Dolphins: They were division champs last year. Looks like the wildcat has run its course. Record 3-5 Grade: C
Buffalo Bills: These guys are a train wreck. They don't have a valid QB and watch out because T.O. will start whining very soon! Record 3-5 Grade: C
AFC North
 Cincinnati Bengals: Awesome. Carson Palmer is back and Ochocinco is playing very well. The defense is one of the best in football. Record: 6-2 Grade: A
Pittsburgh Steelers: Defending champs are showing why. Excellent QB play and a swarming defense. They will make a strong case to repeat as champs. Record: 6-2 Grade: A
Baltimore Ravens: Still boast a ferocious defense and their second year QB (Joe Falcco) has the offense clicking. Their division is tough and they will miss the playoffs because of it. Record: 4-4 Grade: B-minus
Cleveland Browns: Ridiculous. They change QBs week to week and their coach has no grasp on what it takes to win at this level. Record: 1-7 Grade: F
AFC South
 Indianapolis Colts: Best QB in the league and a rookie head coach who has been with the team a long time and knows how to win. Record: 8-0 Grade: A-plus
Houston Texans: They should be winning more games by now. Head coach (Gary Kubiak) has been there awhile and should have more consistency with a good QB like Matt Schaub. Record: 5-4 Grade: C
Jacksonville Jaguars: Another disappointing team. No consistency at QB and defense is sub par. Head coach (Jack Del Rio) may be fired at season's end if they don't start winning. Record: 4-4 Grade: C-minus
Tennessee Titans: Another train wreck. AFC Championship game last year but HORRIBLE this year. Record: 2-6 Grade: F
AFC West
 Denver Broncos: The surprise of the NFL by starting 6-0. Offseason controversy and new head coach should have had these guys rebuilding. Two losses in a row keep them from getting an A-plus. Record: 6-2 Grade: A
San Diego Chargers: Excellent QB but their running game is not what it used to be. Plus their head coach (Norv Turner) is still getting chances when he should be an offensive coordinator instead. Record: 5-3 Grade: B-minus
Oakland Raiders: I don't even know how they have won two games. Horrible QB, horrible owner and a bully for a head coach. Record: 2-6 Grade: F
Kansas City Chiefs: Based their future on a one year wonder QB and a rookie head coach. They traded their best player (Tony Gonzales) and released their best running back (Larry Johnson). Record: 1-7 Grade: F
NFC East
 Dallas Cowboys: This is one of my surprises. Excellent QB play. Ridiculous receivers. Effective head coach. Record: 6-2 Grade: A
New York Giants: Two weeks ago they would have gotten an A. They have gotten away from their core game – running the football! Record: 5-4 Grade: B-minus
Philadelphia Eagles: Consistent QB play and a very good defense. Still not convinced they can be a contender though. Record: 5-3 Grade: B-minus
Washington Redskins: Once again they are a perennial disappointment. Horrible owner and a QB who should not be playing at this level. Record: 2-6 Grade: F
NFC North
 Minnesota Vikings: Excellent QB play from Brett Favre and one of the best Ds in football. Record: 7-1 Grade: A
Green Bay Packers: Too inconsistent in all phases of the game. Plus they just thought to a winless team badly. Record: 4-4 Grade: D
Chicago Bears: Traded for the best arm in football but didn’t get him anyone to throw to. Defense is not as good as they should be. Record: 4-4 Grade: D
Detroit Lions: Same old, same old. Horrible. Record: 1-7 Grade: F
NFC South
 New Orleans Saints: QB (Drew Brees) will rival Peyton Manning for League MVP. Awesome receivers and a very good defense. Record: 8-0 Grade: A-plus
Atlanta Falcons: Very good QB play and a good defense. Need more consistency from their run game. Record: 5-3 Grade: B
Carolina Panthers: Disappointment. They have pinned their hopes again on an aging, overrated QB and their defense is sub par. Head coach (John Fox) better watch out or he will looking for another job. Record: 3-5 Grade: D
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: They may have finally found their QB in Josh Freeman but the rest of the team is horrible. Record: 1-7 Grade: F
NFC West
 Arizona Cardinals: Last year's NFC champs and the only reason they will their division this year is because the rest of the teams are not very good. This is the only division where the leader doesn't get an A. Record: 5-3 Grade: C
San Francisco 49'ers: Too inconsistent even in a weak division. Record: 3-5 Grade: D
Seattle Seahawks: Aging QB and a horrible defense. Record: 3-5 Grade: D
St. Louis Rams: The whole team is horrible from QB to defense. Oh wait – the running game is OK with Steven Jackson. Record: 1-7 Grade: F
So there you go. As always let me know what you think. |
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Brian,
I would have to disagree with your report on Dallas. I think their QB Romo is overated their receivers Austin, and Williams are excellant along with TE Witten, and they have a bad coach. | | from: Jim | on: 11-17-2009 12:00AM
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