Week one NFL observations 9/8/13

   There have been some good games so far but some very bad ones as well.  Here are a few of my thoughts while watching the games this week.

• Peyton Manning should not have to wait 5 years to go into the Hall of fame.
• The Ravens defense looked tired in the second half and pretty much gave up.
• Brandon Marshall saved his career by going to Chicago.  This really surprised me.
• The Jacksonville Jaguars may not be able to beat a few of the SEC teams.  The offense they put on the field today was atrocious. 
• The Lions may have won a sloppy game today but the play calling will doom them.  This is the same issue they had last year.
• A.J Green picked up right where he left off last year.  He is a STAR!!
• Andrew Luck is as good as all the hype he had coming out of college.  Very rare.  Another 4th quarter drive to win the game. 
• Adrian Peterson ( Man Child ) is rarely solo tackled and his first run from scrimmage today was just a pleasure to watch.
• Several of Geno Smith's passes today made me think Tim Tebow was throwing them.  He is not accurate.
• Steve Smith from Carolina is one of the most exciting people to watch with the ball.  
• Why do the Browns continue to try and win with Weeden throwing the ball.  Richardson is a great back so RUN THE BALL. He is the best player on your team and needs to touch the ball at least 20 times a game for you to have a chance to win. 
• Cincinnati should throw the ball to A.J. Green closer to 20 times a game.  He is that good.
• New England seemed completely out of sync on offense and defense today.    
• I personally like Danny Amendola and he catches everything thrown his way.  It is only a matter of time before he is hurt again.  He is made of glass.
• Troy Polamalu -  WOW!  Did you see him jump the line.  He's still got it.
• Terrell Prior did great in his debut.  The Colts defenders will sleep well tonight from chasing him the whole game.
• Pittsburgh's offense is sad and it does not look like they have an easy fix.
• Reggie Bush still has a great burst.
• As a Cowboys fan, I am so glad that Terence Newman plays for Cincinnati now.
• Robert Quinn for St. Louis is coming into his own. Why are they not getting some help to block him.
• Palmer is looking pretty sharp for Arizona.  I am probably not the only one surprised by this.
• The AFC North teams all lost this week.  The Ravens should have no trouble winning this division again.
• I am more and more impressed with Jeff Fischer's coaching skills each time I watch St. Louis play.
• Nnamdi Asomugha is on a new team but still playing bad.  He is not a glimmer of the player he was in Oakland.  I hope he invested his money.
• The 49rs and Packers both look very good and will see each other again in the playoffs.

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