NFL Pick Ems 9-12-2021

 It's finally that time!!!!  the 2021 season is finally here!!

Before we start, Last year a familiar face to the loyal 3 readers decided to hang it up.

Yes, after giving the Colts 1 season, Phillip Rivers announced his retirement. No more going after the QB  not even in our pick em's 

It should be noted that Rivers also announced his wife gave birth to child #33 during  the press conference..

Happy trails laser face!!!

Pittsburgh  (0-0) At Buffalo (0-0)

Welcome to 1 of the hardest schedules in the NFL..   The Steelers have the honor to play 1 of the teams that played in the AFC Championship game.. 1 of those participants .. The Buffalo Bills .. Who won't be playing a more "competitive" schedules .. 

My head hurts already                                       Final Score,  Large Benjamins  28, Cows 24.

Cleveland  At Kansas City 

                                                   

     Everyone thinks the Browns are Super Bowl contenders .. You beat an asleep at the switch Steelers team that woke up somewhere late 3rd, early 4th quarter and actually made a blowout look close.. Then boast and brag about beating the Steelers in the playoffs, Get in line .. it's happened before...

this rematch will end up the same..

                                           Final Score, Brownies 27 Kansas City 37

Green Bay At New Orleans( Played in Jacksonville)

Final Score, Rodgers Rug Rats 35- S  aints 21

Denver at New York 

.Final Score , Horses 21- Andres 22

Good News,Bad News

 Welcome back to our(hopefully) loyal 5 fans, Yes I know it's been a bit.. But I am going to try and get back to a somewhat normal schedule . You know why we're here. Let's get to what has been happening 

   Hagerstown gets funding for new stadium..

             Yeah, You read that correct, $59 million dollars in bonds were approved for a new stadium in the Hub city... My main problem with this is how quickly this was approved after 25 years of basically requesting a first born from the Hagerstown Suns, And some devious plot involving the City of Hagerstown and Washington County... Oh, In case you didn't read my last post...

THE SUNS ARE NO LONGER!!!  But.. And I am not  sure this how the deal was "so quickly" put together, A semi pro team will be the tenant in this"stadium"  

The team will be an Atlantic League team, No idea what  the teams name will be, But Good luck playing in what looks something shoe horned into a small space inadequate to hold the "proposed" park.. And, If this does get put in at this location, I guarantee I won't drive through there when a game is being played.. Foul ball used to destroy windshields at the Muni, Imagine what is going to happen when houses a lined all around, And a very active street covers 2 sides!!

Just from the above shown picture, It reminds me of Wilmington Delaware, Their stadium is jammed beside I 95, And sitting on the third base side is putting your life in jeopardy!!!

Don't get me wrong, I` am happy Hagerstown got something after being screwed by the money hungry MLB, But this location is the WORST  place you could build!!!  

Ironically Tuesday City Council met to decide on a location for a........ Indoor turf "area".. And take a guess where 1 of those spots is? Municipal Stadium site.. You know, The place they have been trying to avoid like the plague .. All these years of back and forth lost you a chance to build beside the Premium Outlets, The land was sold to build more warehouses.. This should have been the number 1 site from the beginning,  From the other sites I remember , There's only 1 that makes sense,     Behind Municipal  Stadium in part of a park..    

Now there are a few pluses, Concerts, Pro wrestling,     And other events not able to use the muni for whatever reasons, Have a chance to return . All that everyone wants is Hagerstown to have a place for baseball and whatever else you can book for the place, But serious though needs to be used about crime, Close vicinity to a couple senior citizens towers, And displacing businesses that are in the area of the proposed location .. This new "Multi Use Center" can make or break Hagerstown, Doing the right things instead of knee jerk reactions can make a huge difference.. Good luck

Mighty Casey Out

 I've wanted to do this post for awhile, But My anger has kept me from doing it!

Yes, There are still teams affiliated playing, But the so called "Cost saving" moves pretty much wipes out rookie ball in the Tenn/Va/ area... 

Thankfully we made a trip that swung through the baseball rich area, Visiting interesting ball parks along the way! It was 1 of the best times I've ever had, And sadly most of the places we visited are now possibly out of the affiliated baseball for good. Yes, There are newer stadiums  across the area, But that didn't stop the greedy MLB from cutting ties with 42... Yes 42 teams!!!

I know a few of these places are older, Hell Hagerstown's own Municipal Stadium was ancient by new standards, But it never felt that way once the game started, Most of the distractions around the park just seemed to go away, Baseball was what mattered.

But that's not the case anymore, Greedy owners care more about money, Then actually having a place to watch baseball on a summer evening, Friends, Family getting together  and enjoying the time.

I can personally say the southern trip I went on with Shawn and Ryan has some of the best jokes , And even better memories! Yes, It was hot, And 2 of us got sick for a few hours, But even stories about those few hours are golden!!

Yes I know there are still places to catch a game, But having the "luck" to drive 3 miles and know I'll at least see pro ball was always an option. Now I'd have to travel at least 90 minutes to see a team(Hopefully 1  I like)  And for Frederick to be contracted is just nuts, Fan base, Winning team, Great staff.. But again, Profits before people..

 The above picture is to MLB I have your plunger, Because you're full of shit!!

Without a real phone in my hand, I still make better decisions then Baseball!!

 
See... People who visited Minor League parks stopped at other attractions

And finally, I'm just going to let you know you're #1.. I could have,And should have said a lot worse!!

Until next time, Don't get impeached 

NFL Pick Em's 12-27-20

 

So last week I almost had the correct score to that debacle called a football game.. I even had the scenario right!!!

This week, No more scenarios, Just score.. I'm not a mind reader, And I'm not clairvoyant.. So let's just get this done shall we!!

 Indianapolis(10-4)

At Pittsburgh(11-3)

Let's be fair, The Steelers are playing at home....       Oh you won't more? Don't push it with this team..

Final Score, Indy 27 Large Bens 31

The slide ends!!!

New York(5-9) At Baltimore(9-5)

In the who cares bowl #1 we have the Andre's and the Rat Birds.. Final Score,  Andre's 24- Rats 22.

Cleveland (10-4) At New York (Jets)(1-13)

Holy shit, The Jets actually won a game!!!! More like given to them by inept play calling by the Rams, But hey, Even a blind squirrel gets a nut!!!

Meanwhile the Bakers are going to miss about a 1/4 of their team...

                                                                           Final Score, Jets 21-Baker Boys 18.

Philadelphia(4-9-1)

At Dallas (5-9)

And we're proud to bring you Who cares Bowl #2 for the day.. They both suck, Just 1 of the sucks AND blows.

Final Score , Philly26- Jerry's Boys 19

Tennessee (10-4) At Green Bay(11-3)

One thing is for sure for this game, A ton of points will be scored, Whoever has the ball last probably wins this .

Final Score, Titans 34- Acme 37.

                                                                      And there you have yet another week of nowhere close to thought out picks. Until Next time, We'll leave the light on.

                                                               

NFL Pick Em's 12-20-20

 

Well, This has been just a peach of a week!! Steelers get beat down like Rodney King, AND  throw in a snow storm!!Did you ever fall in 8-10 inches of snow/sleet?? Extra points if you've barrel rolled 20 feet in the process?

As we always say, Just yet another week!!!

I totally forgot about Saturday football starting back , Yeah It's nice having it on Saturday, Just put the teams fighting for playoffs in these games!

San Francisco(5-8) At    Dallas(4-9)

Let's be honest shall we... Unless you're a fan of either team, What in the does this game have ANY meaning?

Final Score, Prospectors 23- Jerry's Boys 18.

 Cleveland (9-4) At

Ny Giants(Andre's)  (5-8)

Well the Browns SHOULD be 10-3, But thanks to a 4th quarter case of "cramps" Lamar Jackson gets to run and take a quick poop and come back and steal a win! And I'm not a Browns fan ....

And the Andre's?? Really still fighting for a playoff spot at 5-8?? 2020 sucks !!

Final Score, Brownies 31- Andre's 24.

Pittsburgh(11-2) At Cincinnati(2-10-1)

Wow, How far the mighty have fallen, Pittsburgh was undefeated 3 weeks ago, Yes it's only 2 losses, But quite honestly they should be 13-0, Or at worst 12-1.. For some reason they just look like they've not had a serious practice for weeks... Can't catch a ball, Can't run the ball, The defense is starting to falter in spots.. Mostly due to injury.. 

Now everyone thinks is going to be a blowout game, And I hope it is.. But the dancing on the teams mid field logo thing is getting out of hand, It has a life of it's own, And for some reason no one has said enough!!Get back to running the ball down a teams throat, Destroy the with the defense... GET BACK TO BASICS!!!!

Final Score(Scenario #1 Bungles 21- McBeams 14)

Final Score,( Real world ,Large Bens 42, Bungles 8)

                                  And there you have yet another week of fun and games.. Until next time, Grandma got run over by a reindeer!!!

NFL Pick Em's 12-13-20

 

It's that time again, Yet another week of fun filled professional football picks.

Hopefully things will work out Much better this week!!

Arizona (6-6) At New York(5-7)

Holy shit the Andre's are playing like a real team, I mean they were left for dead at 1-7..Now they lead the NFC Least!!

Final Score, Cardinals 26- Andre's 28.

Dallas(3-9) At Cincinnati(2-9-1)

The ONLY reason this game even makes any relevance is I have players on both teams for fantasy football.

Final  Score Broke Backs 29- Cincinnati 15

Amari Cooper 11 catches for 188 2 td's!!!

 Green Bay(9-3) At Detroit (5-7)

I actually wish This was the 4pm game in our area, But alas it's not!! Green Bay on the road.. This could be bad.

Final Score, Packers 32- Blue Cats 33

Pittsburgh (11-1) At Buffalo(9-3)

On paper this looks like a very even matchup......But the game is actually played..

After watching the lackluster play against a 4-7 team last week, The Steelers will be lucky to finish the season at 11-5 the way things have been going!!!

The run game that has went into hiding, The dropped passes... You haven't played like a team who wants a super Bowl title ,     Let alone  a playoff run!!!

If the Steelers play like they've playing, Ugly Ugly game Sunday Night...Having a few days off to work on the problems may be the best thing they could ask for!

                                                                   Final Score, Large Bens 31- Bills 27.

   Baltimore (7-5) At Cleveland (9-3)

I'm shocked Baltimore didn't whine and cry to get this game delayed!! 

All I know is the Browns are NOT the Cowboys, Ans as much as I hate it, They have a pretty good team..

Final Score, RatBirds 25- Cleveland show 32.

                                                               And there you have it, Another week off the calendar!

                                                        Here's hoping your team finds victory!

                                                          Until next time,  You can't have any pudding unless you eat your meat!

NFL Pick Em's 12-6-20

 

Well the Steelers and Ravens finally played Wednesday, And when I say this was pretty much a ugly game, I am not even joking!! 

Between RG3 having about 33yards passing, But also having 68 yards rushing.. His replacement Trace McSorley  Only completed 2 of his 6 passes, 

But He actually got the Ravens the first down of the game in the 4th quarter, Making it yet another week the Steelers had to go the wire holding a slim lead... And with the way the Steelers were playing, This wasn't a sure win! Oh well... Let's just move forward...

Cleveland(8-3) At Tennessee(8-3)

This may be 1 of the best 1PM games today, And I'll probably get stuck watching The Bungles/Miami game!

Final Score, Cleveland 24- Tennessee 31.

New York(4-7) At Seattle(8-3)

Typical Andre's football, Suck that first half of the season, Then play somewhat better ball, And get into playoff contention.. But as usual, The story will end the same.. Failure.. Final Score, Andres 18- Seahawks 31.

 Philadelphia(3-7-1)  At Green Bay(8-3)

Let's be honest here, I am sorry for those of you who may be Eagles fans... This just looks ugly on paper..

Final Score, Eagles 13- Packers 44.

Washington(4-7) At Pittsburgh(11-0)

If the Steelers play like they did against the Ravens, This game will be over by halftime! Dropped passes, Lack of  a running game for 3 quarters, But, If they start off like a 11-0 team should, This game will be over by the start of the  2nd quarter..

Final Score,( Scenario 1) Washington 21- Pittsburgh 19

Final Score (Scenario 2) Washington 17- Large Bens 38

It's all about how who shows up and wants that win!!

Dallas (3-8)At Baltimore(6-5)

The Ravens almost won without a good chunk of their starters, And they may get Jackson back this week.. Plus they are clinging to frayed rope known as playoff hopes..

The same can be said about Dallas, Who could win this game, And everyone else in the NFC Least loses, Could be in first place!!!Who says you can have a shitty record and NOT be in contention!

Final Score, Jerry's Boys 22- Ratbirds 20.

And there you have it it, Yet another week of nowhere close to thought out football predictions.. Remember, If your car doesn't stop, It needs Callahan brakes!!

                                             Until next time, Lay your weary head to rest..     Don't you cry no more!