Welcome back! Here's hoping you all had a nice holiday. As for us... well, we almost did. Last summer I placed my customary bets in Las Vegas -- three $20 bets on the Seahawks, Dolphins and Raiders (our family's favorite teams) to win the Super Bowl. And at the time, that Dolphins bet was paying 500 to 1. So when the Dolphins utterly failed to show up against the Ravens today, that cost yours truly a cool $1,000. Sigh.
1. Let's start with that game. What happened to the steady Dolphins we saw throughout the season? Chad Pennington throwing interceptions right and left, the defense looking utterly porous... Was it just a case of playoff inexperience?
No. They just became demoralized after the thirteen unanswered points Baltimore scored on them.
2. What's ahead for the Dolphins? Do you think they'll be equally good next season?
I'm not sure. Playoff teams that aren't traditionally there tend to be flukey.
3. As for the Ravens, because they're so BORING, it's easy to forget that this is a team that won the Super Bowl a few years back. They always seem to come on strong toward the end of the season. Do these guys have what it takes to go deep into the playoffs?
No, because even if they beat Tennessee in the divisional round, the winner of Chargers-Steelers can beat them.
4. On to the Falcons... double sigh... yet another talented young team which utterly collapsed. Was this, again, a case of Matt Ryan's playoff inexperience catching up with him?
That, and the fact that the Arizona defense played incredibly well.
5. I think a lot of us can't take the Cardinals seriously because of that stupid logo, but they sure looked steady throughout that game. Especially the resurgent Kurt Warner. Do you think these guys have a chance against the Panthers?
It all depends on their run defense. Carolina could easily overwhelm them.
6. We didn't watch a lot of the Eagles/Vikings game, but it certainly didn't look like one for the ages. The Eagles have rebounded from a wobbly finish to a solid playoff appearance. What do you think of their chances against the Giants?
I think they're small. Not too small, but the Giants will be able to rebound from their loss at the end of the regular season.
7. Obviously the best game of the weekend was Colts/Chargers. That enraged look on Peyton Manning's face as he walked off the field, never having had a chance to lead his team in overtime... it was chilling. Is it time once again to talk about how Peyton, for all his talent, rarely succeeds in winning the Big One?
No. He's proven himself before, and he doesn't need to do it again.
8. What player has impressed you the most in this postseason thus far?
Edgerrin James. After his complaining about being forced to block, he had a great game against Atlanta.
9. How about coach?
Andy Reid. His Eagles played a great game against Minnesota.
10. Now you have a chance to forecast the Super Bowl matchup. Who are you picking?
Giants/Panthers vs. Titans.
11. And who's the winner?
Giants/Panthers.
12. Bonus question: I used to love "five dollar foot long," but now I hate it. Why do you think that is?
"FIVE!" "FIVE DOLLAR!" "FIVE DOLLAR FOOT LONG!"
13. Now comes the part where Hen gets to type whatever he wants.
SUBWAY! EAT FRESH!
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