So Roger Goodell did something very un-Roger Goodell like this week, he admitted another mistake, in so many words. We all know the story of Bounty Gate and how Jonathan Vilma has made the league look very bad in its handling of the situation. But Goodell, when faced with appeals, revised some of his suspensions.
Now, let’s not read too much and think that Goodell has turned a new leaf and is the football version of Jesus. But it appears, the shield has suffered enough beatings that cracks have formed and Goodell is starting to listen to reason, and not just, you know, himself.
It’s unfortunate that the league has put itself in these embarrassing situations like in New Orleans and the replacement refs, but at least now we’re starting to see some changes, until it starts affecting the bottom line, then I’m sure he’ll revert.
Oh well, on to the picks.
Top five games you can bet on this week:
5. Arizona Cardinals (-4.5) over Buffalo Bills
Kevin Kolb, you poor son of a bitch.
4. Houston Texans (-3.5) over Green Bay Packers
Hard to believe I thought this was a Super Bowl matchup a few years ago…
3. Minnesota Vikings (pick ’em) over Washington Redskins
I don’t care if it is in Washington, the Skins’ defense is just awful.
2. Indianapolis Colts (+3) over New York Jets
Ladies and gentlemen, Timothy Tebow time.
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3.5) over Kansas City Chiefs
You lock it up.
This week: 3-2
The season: 9-10-1
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5. Chicago Bears (4-1)
Welcome back to the fold, Jay Cutler.
4. San Francisco 49ers (4-1)
I’m calling it right now, the Niners will not give up another touchdown the rest of the year…
3. Baltimore Ravens (4-1)
9-6 over Kansas City? I thought this offense was supposed to be explosive.
2. Houston Texans (5-0)
Scary good team, regular season could just be a formality…
1. Atlanta Falcons (5-0)
Three consecutive weeks without a Michael Turner DUI!