Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Here’s Chucky! I know Jon Gruden hates that nickname, but come on! He still looks like your young Science teacher/Volleyball coach from high school who would scream at you for missing that ‘set’ or not understanding your chemistry equations.

Chris Simms is ready to take off this year (we’ll see…) and make people forget about his Daddy. The Bucs got a great ride in Cadillac Williams and what more can you say about that D. Although starting to show some age I think they have one more great year left in the tank.

The Bucs are tough to beat in Florida! If Simms takes off, Cadillac runs smooth, and the old men on D stay healthy Chucky will be smiling (intensely of course) well into January!

New Orleans Saints

Bush is coming to town! Thankfully for the Saints fans it’s the one who actually knows how to do his job!

Sean Payton must have felt like he just took a hit of ‘The Chronic’ when he received word telling him the Texans signed Mario Williams before the draft. The spirits shined down on Orleans that night for once this past year. Possibly the next Gale Sayers (very sexy moves) in the backfield, Bush will be joined by Drew Brees (QB) coming off shoulder surgery. Brees is a great competitor with some things to prove after being left at the curb by the Chargers in the off-season.

The big problem with the Saints this year will still be their defense. Ranked in the bottom 5 in rushing defense and points per game allowed the Saints will have a difficult time stopping all the good running backs in their division (possibly the toughest in the league).

I see some upsets this year for the city of Orleans! Good times are on the horizon, but you’ll have to wait until next year to really crank up the party down on Bourbon Street!

Week 2 Picks

Another Sunday is here and I’m getting hot just thinking about all those divisional games! We’re gonna find out real early who’s in trouble and who’s looking to surprise people this year. 

Do the Panthers lose 2 in a row?  How about the Cowboys and all the T.O. talk?   Do the Lions pull an upset?  Bledsoe, Brunell, and Plummer who’s gonna be the first to lose their job? 

So let’s get to it boys!  Remember, SU = Straight up, ATS = Against the Spread.

1. Oakland at Baltimore -13: SU: Baltimore, ATS: Baltimore 

2. Houston at Indy -14: SU: Indy, ATS: Indy

3. Cleveland at Cincy -11: SU: Cincy, ATS: Cleveland

4. Buffalo at Miami -6 1/2:  SU: Miami, ATS: Miami

5. Detroit at Chicago -8 1/2:  SU: Chicago, ATS: Detroit

6. Carolina at Minnesota -1 1/2:  SU: Minnesota, ATS: Minnesota

7. N.Y. Giants at Philly -3:  SU: Giants, ATS: Giants

8. Tampa Bay at Atlanta -6:  SU: Tampa Bay, ATS: Tampa Bay

9. New Orleans at Green Bay +3:  SU: Green Bay, ATS: Green Bay

10. St. Louis at San Fran +3:  SU: San Francisco, ATS: San Francisco

11. Arizona at Seattle -7:  SU: Seattle, ATS: Seattle

12. New England at Jets +6 1/2:  SU: New England, ATS: New England

13. Tennessee at San Diego -12:   SU: San Diego, ATS: San Diego

14. Kansas City at Denver -11:  SU: Denver, ATS: Denver

15. Washington at Dallas -7:  SU: Dallas, ATS: Dallas

16. Pittsburgh at Jacksonville +3:  SU: Pittsburgh, ATS: Pittsburgh

A lot of great games!  Put a tight T-shirt on your favorite girl…throw in some hot wings & cold beer and you boys should be gettin’ down tomorrow afternoon!  Back at ya on Tuesday!

Luv,

AliKat and the girls!