That's sort of what this NFL season is feeling like. Not just the Broncos absolutely dreadful playing (I can successfully argue they are the worst team in football), but also the disappointing lack of amazing that we all witnessed from teams like the Saints, the Colts, the Vikings, and the Chargers. Now, only one of those teams are in first place in their division, and the rest are third. But enough about that, let's talk about the big news.
No Moss, no mas - If you said that Randy Moss wouldn't finish his season in New England, you'd be right. If you said that Randy Moss wouldn't finish his season with the team he was traded to from New England, you have fucking clairvoyance. Randy Moss is headed to Tennessee, but it's not because of his attitude, if you can believe that. Sure, he's a problem child. He's selfish and lazy and overrated for his age. But blame Brad Childress for his departure. Let's face it: this is Farve's last season (at least as a Viking), and it's not going to be a happy ending for him. He may not even finish the season. But Childress can't blame an old gunslinger who's without his deep threat or a reliable line and whose only crime is sexting (allegedly). He's got to blame Randy, the diva, the whiner, the "guy you blame". Childress did to Moss what he wanted to do to Farve, and what the Vikings' owner wants to do to him. Childress will keep playing the blame game until he's run out of players or fingers. He's gone after this year. Guaranteed.
Best Team - Hmm... I'm going to go with the Steelers at this point. Them losing to the Saints (who played like they did in 2009) is not a big deal at this point. A lot of people say the Ravens will ultimately beat them in the playoffs, but come on. Losing to the Ravens defense without your star QB? And why does everyone believe in Joe Flacco? A good QB, yes. But a star? He'll choke when it matters. Ben won't. He's reformed, put his past behind him, and will play the best ball of his career this year. Prediction.
Broncos - Where to begin, right? What about this team should I be happy about? Ultimately, it's wins that appease fans, and we have two. Out of eight. Yeah. The more I read about it, the less I think he'll be fired. But the more games I watch, the more I want him to be. He's lost his team. He can't plan for a game because of his stubbornness. He's confusing power with control. He is so convinced his plan is right he won't change it to win. Now that's a lot of coaches in the NFL, but none are as flamboyant and outspoken as he is with a team that can obviously win. Kyle Orton is playing the best ball of his life. Brandon Lloyd is the best receiver in the NFL right now. But the rest of the team is dead in the water. There's not heart in the team. Just one big bloated brain.
