I GOTTA...

...couple tings t' say

1. Reid makes the prudent move and names Vick the Eagles' starter for the foreseeable future. Who dares disputes this besides PETA? Vick has been playing at a high level and Kolb is unproven. Makes sense to me.

2. The Dallas Cowboys are 0-2. Fortunately for them, they've been 0-2 before and have gone on to win the Superbowl. Unfortunately for them, barring an incredible turnaround, I don't see it happening this year. Too much pressure with the Bowl game being played in their own backyard. Talented yes, but since when have you known Wade to field a mentally tough team? I know it's very early, but if the Boys go into their bye week at 0-3, the Cowher watch will be on. But it won't come to that. I personally guarantee a Cowboys victory. It'll be tough sledding. But they'll win.

3. Think I'm crazy do you? Hmmm. I seem to recall being laughed at when I guaranteed the Boys would beat the undefeated Saints on the road last year. The Boys will win and here's why:

- Boys will pound the ball. They've shown they can run in spurts, but they'll need a firm commitment in Week 3. Yes the Texans' run D has been staunch thus far, but how will they fare against the Cowboys big O-line? They'd had challenges protecting Romo, but they can and will open up the running lanes on Sunday.

- Houston is last in the league against the pass. If the boys can run successfully and keep the Texans honest, they'll get the right match-ups in the 2ndry. Picture this, Felix lined up in a single back set, Miles, Bryant, and Williams with Witten running underneath. Whom do you cover? Especially when Felix runs out into the flat? OR put a WR in motion and block down on a LB. The Boys will be able to run or pass out of that set and the Houston D will never know what's comin'.

- Look, the Texans will score when they have the ball. But if the Boys can play ball control, and protect the football, they'll win the ballgame. Put it in 3-INCH BOLD LETTERS

4. Someone explain to me why Thomas Jones is now the starter over Jamaal Charles. Somebody? Anybody?

5. Braylon Edwards: Hahahahahahahahahahahaha! Oh, man...hahahahahaha!!

6. Interesting fact: The 2001 St. Louis Rams go 14-2 losing to the Patriots in the Superbowl. Headcoach? Mike Martz. Defensive Co-ordinator? Lovie Smith. Fast forward to the 2010 Chicago Bears. Head Coach? Lovie Smith. Offensive Co-ordinator? Mike Martz. Can they pull it off again, 9 years later?

7. Random Shots (courtesy of Football Guys):

- WR Chad Ochocinco naturally has an opinion on the Albert Haynesworth situation. From his Twitter feed: "If i had 100 million dollar contract my last name would be changed to whatever team is paying me, announcer = chad bengal on the catch"

- Patriots guard Stephen Neal had this to say about Brady's car accident: "We can't protect him all the time."

- Jim Trotter and Peter King of Sports Illustrated had this great blurb on former Viking and now Bear Chester Taylor. "Chester Taylor is my new favorite player. I asked him why he signed w/Bears & he said, "the money, first and foremost." Why don't more players just say what we all know?

8. Indicted in 2009 on felony drug charges, where is Ryan Leaf now?

"Divorced, he spent time in rehab in British Columbia late last year, and now lives with his parents - although he's often away selling resort packages as the business development manager for a Canadian company.
When he's home, he might drive to a friend's ranch northeast of town to help move cattle, sweep out grain bins or harvest wheat. Other times he might head to a mountain river or lake to fish - a passion since his youth - or play golf or basketball. Some evenings he plays softball in a league"- Betsey Blaney AP

9. Did Brandon Jacobs accidentally toss his helmet into the stands? Nope. He intended to do that. He has a sour attitude and a sense of entitlement. Always has. Even when he was running behind Tiki who was clearly the superior back. Better check himself

OUT

10 THINGS I WANNA KNOW

So the hapless Bills [until proven otherwise] decided to start C.J. Spiller in week 1 and gained 6 total yards for their troubles. What did the blog say on April 28th?

"I personally didn't think he [Spiller] was the best back taken in Round One. In fact, I didn't even think he was the next best Back. I had both Ryan Mathews and Jahvid Best ahead of him. Why? The combine results were fairly even amongst the three, so for me it all boiled down to the game film. Ryan Mathews seemed quicker to the hole, showed better instincts in the field, and seemed harder to tackle than Spiller (although Spiller did seem like the better receiver out of the backfield). While Jahvid Best looks like he's going to be a devestating 3rd down Back. Give him half an inch too much and it's over- watch the film and you'll see what I'm saying".

Da Rhino knows.


But there are some things I don't. So here are 10 THINGS I WANNA KNOW as we get ready for Week 2 in the NFL:


1. Is Arian Foster for real?



2. Will the N.F.L. repeal what is now known as the 'Calvin Johnson' rule?



3. Will the Pack make a play for Marshawn Lynch? Or better yet, Tashard Choice?



4. Does V-Jack end up on the Vikings roster?



5. Did that female reporter (the one with the tight jeans and buttoned down blouse) deserve the 'treatment' she received in the Jets locker room? What did happen anyway? She filed a grievance right?


6. Did the Jets enjoy that slice of humble pie?



7. Is Anquan Boldin not the receiver you'd most want on your team?



8. Can Vick get back to fantasy gold status?


9. Is Percy Harvin a bust?

10. Not only does Matt Forte have gas left in the tank, it appears to be Premium Unleaded. Can Dallas keep this guy under wraps in Week 2?