Honestly, we did not get to watch a single NFL game during the day on Sunday -- between basketball tryouts, bike riding and soccer practice, there just wasn't time! So once again we're going to return to a somewhat generalist format when putting questions to our resident 10-year-old football analyst.
1. The Raiders beat up on the Broncos! I love it! How do you feel when your favorite team vanquishes the Rat-Coach?
Surprised. I had already written off this season. The Raiders had a ton of injuries, an up-and-down quarterback and an interim coach.
2. Why, after a streak of very good weeks of picking NFL games (including three pool wins), did I suddenly fall off the edge of the world this week, correctly picking only six games?
Well, you need to realize that not all games are going to be decided by less than a touchdown. Even when a team is highly favored, you don't need to pick the underdogs.
3. Will the Seahawks ever recover? How many seasons will it take before they're once again competitive?
Actually, not too long. Maybe Jim Mora taking over next year is just what they need. Also, there are many premier free agents that they could sign in the offseason.
4. Phenoms like Reggie Bush, Vince Young and Devin Hester seem to be struggling this year. What's the problem?
Several different reasons. Bush has been injured, Young has been demoralized and benched and Hester has had to play wide receiver.
5. Do you think any NFL rules need to be changed? Why?
I think that the NFL needs to expand what coaches can challenge so referees can be criticized less.
6. Going for it on 4th down -- for or against? And don't just say it depends on the game situation.
I'm for it, when it's needed. Punting isn't always the answer.
7. What do you enjoy watching more, a grind-it-out defensive struggle or a high-scoring aerial shootout?
A high-scoring aerial shootout. Why would you even want to see a grind-it-out defensive struggle?
8. What's your favorite football weather?
Snow. It changes the game in many ways. Think of the Tuck Rule or Snow Plow games, or Dolphins-Patriots a couple years ago.
9. You were fairly young when you visited the Pro Football Hall of Fame a few years ago. If you were to go back, what would you be most interested in seeing?
I would be interested in seeing some of the famous memorabilia they've collected, like Tom Dempsey's kicking shoe. I'm a fan of that sort of thing.
10. What's your favorite football movie? How about football DVD?
My favorite football movie is "Rudy". It was very engrossing and heartwarming. As for a DVD, I have one called "Football Follies" that I like.
11. And now the traditional spot wherein Henry gets to type whatever he wants.
Ed Reed's 108-yard interception return touchdown puts him in a three-way tie for second place on the list of longest NFL plays.
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