if he doesn’t play at all, I’d go around 4. If he plays hurt, no more than 7.

What’s going to happen if the Texans go 9-7 but make the playoffs and lose in the first round? Kubiak would probably keep his job. That’s gotta be worst case scenario for Texans fans.

Ahhh, the Romeo Crennel corollary. I covered this in detail before…

without manning’s at-the-line reads an average OL that didn’t give up sacks because he got rid of the ball so fast now has to block longer. the average RB’s have to run more. the WR’s won’t have the perfect route against the defense. freeney and mathis don’t have the leads where they can tee off knowing the opp qb has to pass. and kerry collins cannot throw like peyton.

So anyway, back to our Hall of Famers and their backups. My list includes 3 seasons each of Steve Young, Troy Aikman, Dan Fouts, Warren Moon, Dan Marino, and Jim Kelly; 2 seasons of John Elway; and a season each from Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw, and Bob Griese

also in that list you have a great foundation of coaches, staffs, offensive schemes, surrounding talent and great defenses. the colts don’t have the coaching structure esp without tom moore, have some good skill talent and a line and defense that were dependent on the offense’s support.

and with kerry collins back there with this OL peyton’s absence is the recipe for a disaster.

If the Rams had won the West, I’d be more inclined to bet the over.

The Under would have paid 7 of the last 10 years. Last year was the first over (7 of 12 returned) since 2003. I’m surprised that you actually get favorable odds to take the under.

As was I Lisk.

I put some coin on the under.

The Under would have paid 7 of the last 10 years. Last year was the first over (7 of 12 returned) since 2003. I’m surprised that you actually get favorable odds to take the under.

Isn’t Trent Edwards on Jax? Superbowl baby!

Just released by the Raiders last week.

It’s the Luke McCown/Blaine Gabbert show until Lord Tebow arrives via trade for a conditional 7th round draft pick.

if he doesn’t play a game, i’ll say the Colts tanked to get Andrew Luck

/corrected

In 2009, two highly-regard UConn prospects were drafted in the first two rounds. Who will end up the bigger bust, Donald Brown or Darius Butler?

Probably have to give it to Butler since Brown is at least still with his team.

The Bears won’t. Then probably KC and Seattle are the only others I can confidently say they won’t. Who else you got? Indy? Atlanta? Baltimore? The Jets?

I’d say Bears, Chiefs, Seahawks, Colts are 4 I feel comfy with. I do not think its a a stretch to say one of Pitt/Balt/NYJ will miss. The last one will prolly be Atl or Philly (Vick injury). Nothing guaranteed, but getting +135, I couldn’t help myself.

/Janoff

What’s going to happen if the Texans go 9-7 but make the playoffs and lose in the first round?

If Manning misses 3 games and the Colts go 0-3 they may think about not rushing him back, if it looks like a lost season, or he isn’t fully healed. In that case, with Hasselbeck/Locker, McCown/Gabbert, and Collins/Painter in the South, 8-8 could take it.

How Many of the 12 teams that made the Playoffs last season will make the Playoffs this season?

The Bears won’t. Then probably KC and Seattle are the only others I can confidently say they won’t. Who else you got? Indy? Atlanta? Baltimore? The Jets?

Crap. I mentioned Donald Brown and didn’t link this. I have failed you all.

Wow. I’ve never seen this before. That’s fantastic.

I’m going to laugh when the Texans choke. The pressure is all on them and Kubiak to perform.

You’re more resigned to your fate with the Texans than I have been with the Cubs. What’s going to happen if the Texans go 9-7 but make the playoffs and lose in the first round? Kubiak would probably keep his job. That’s gotta be worst case scenario for Texans fans.