MID SEASON REPORT CARD

MID SEASON REPORT CARD

   It’s Time to take a breather here at mid season and see where everyone is shaping up.  This is my take on the teams thus far:

 

A+

Kansas City Chiefs

  The Chiefs have an amazing season going and they have surprised everyone so far.  The defense is fantastic and Andy Reid has stopped any questions about his coaching after 8 weeks.

A

Denver Broncos

  The best QB in the league and they will have a chance to heal next week with the bye.  They are poised for the second half run.

Seattle Seahawks

  Have slipped by on a couple of games but with that defense they can afford to have an offensive let down once in awhile. 

New Orleans Saints

  My pick for the NFC to go all the way.  The offense is playing lights out and the defense has only choked once this year.  Who do you cover when Brees is the QB.  He is so good.

A-

San Francisco 49rs

  They have started to run the ball better and are hitting their stride.  A tough team when they start clicking. 

B

Cincinnati Bengals

  I did not expect them to be making a run but they are on a 4 game win streak and playing lights out. Just ask the Jets how good they are since they just humiliated them.

Indianapolis Colts

   They have beat some tough teams this year i.e. San Francisco and Denver but the road ahead is going to be tough when you lose a Reggie Wayne for the season. 

B-

New England Patriots

 They get this grade on the record only.  They have not played up to the standard that they have created and the Saints win was a total gift.

Green Bay Packers

  They are on a 4 game win streak and Lacy is running hard.  The receiver core is beat up right now so the next few weeks may determine the season for them.

C+

 Detroit Lions

  They have been a little up and down but are winning games and utilizing the best receiver in the game the way you should. 

Carolina Panthers

  They are playing solid defense and Cam is doing the rest.  They are winners of 3 in a row and playing stout football right now.

C

New York Jets

  They get the grade because no one expected them to even win 4 games this year.  Geno is playing okay but not great yet.  They need to figure out their running game.

San Diego Chargers

  They have really surprised a lot of people this year.  I would never have thought that Philip Rivers could pull it back together.  The lack of a running game will be the downfall in the end.

C-

Dallas Cowboys

  The only division leader ranked pretty low.  They are the champs are snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.  They have huge talent but never perform to that level.  The defense is like cheese cloth.

Arizona Cardinals

  They have played better as of late and just when you write them off they have a big game.  A hard read to see which team is going to show up each week.

Chicago Bears

  They started the season so strong but with the injury to Cutler they could be in a tailspin if he doesn’t return soon.

D+

Tennessee Titans

  The Titans have played through some injuries and now have Jake Locker coming back.  They were playing pretty good at the start of the season so let’s see if they can get that form back. 

Miami Dolphins

  The up and down Dolphins need to get a consistent running game and find a back they can ride.  They paid huge money for receivers in the off season but can’t seem to get them the ball either.

Oakland Raiders

  I would have never guessed that Pryor would be able to carry the load for them.  They have won as many games right now as I expected them to win the whole season.  It’s time to move on from McFadden.  He just cannot stay healthy. 

D

 Buffalo Bills

  The Bills are just getting by and Fred Jackson of all people is carrying them.  He is still producing and every fantasy player in the country is livid at picking CJ Spiller so high in the draft. 

St. Louis Rams

  I feel bad for the Rams.  They have a great coach and play hard defense.  Losing Sam Bradford is going to mean a high pick next year.

Baltimore Ravens

  Talk about underachieving.  They may one of the only Superbowl champs that do not make the playoffs the following year.  At least Flacco has a pile of money to rest his head on at night. 

Cleveland Browns

  This team has so many issues and pretty much gave up on their season a month ago when they traded Richardson the Indy. 

Philadelphia Eagles

  They had so much promise when the opening game happened.  The offense is still a work in progress and defenses are not getting winded anymore.  They have to go back to ensure McCoy touches the ball 30 times a game. 

D-

Washington Redskins

  I know they are better than this and I am sure they will play like it when they play the Cowboys again.  Tons of talent but they can’t bring it together.  RGIII is limping again as well.

Atlanta Falcons

  They have been one of the biggest shockers of the year.  Julio is now gone for the year as well as their hopes.

Houston Texans

  I am not sure who should be their Quaterback but I don’t think he is currently on the team.  Injuries everywhere and a lot of season left to play.

Pittsburgh Steelers

  Flashes of great play and they have done a good job lately in the secondary.  Some things are working but a lot of things are broken as well.

F

New York Giants

  They have won two in a row but only because they have been playing scrub teams.  Eli has already thrown more interceptions then last year and half the season is left.  Love it.

Minnesota Vikings

  This team’s play calling is so ridiculous.  It’s hard to even watch.  You have the best running back in the league and you are letting Josh Freeman throw the ball 50+ times.  They might start him again is how crazy things are in Minnesota. 

F-

 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  They now have more billboards around town to fire the coach then they do to promote the team. With Doug Martin hurt it does not look to get any easier here.  Vincent Jackson seems to be earning his money though.

Jacksonville Jaguars

  I cannot see anything that is working on this team.  A sad offense and poor defense.  Teddy Bridgewater better get a real estate agent so he can get settled in quick.

Hope you enjoyed it.
 

<a href=https://plus.google.com/u/0/113767520997320629701#113767520997320629701/about rel=author”>Todd Scartozzi</a>