Don's Crystal Ball 2010 Week 8 Picks

D'BOYZ · 10-31-2010, 01:59 PM

THE DON'S
Crystal Ball

2010 SEASON
WEEK8 PICKS

By DonCanabis/TheDon
Analyst/Godfather

Happy Halloween everyone, I’m back on the winning circle had a great week last week hope somebody used the picks because last week picks were MONEY.
Quick Hits

It’s funny the double standard the NFL has, first they say they want to protect their players, second they say they want to expand the league to 18 games and third they say that they will suspend player for illegal hits, but when the NY Giants Defense hurt Romo and got knocked out of the game all we have heard from the media and The NFL is how great the Giants defense is because they have knocked out 5 starting QB’s from the game!!! Don’t get me wrong I’m not against what the Giants have done I praise it and support it, Football is a physical sport and that’s what I like football to always be.

The question is? Does the NFL want a physical sport or a finesse sport with contact because you can’t have it both ways.

The Dallas Cowboys are done plain and simple, and it’s not because Romo got hurt (even it’s important) and it’s not because of their record (even if it’s a huge thing) it’s because this team has no heart, no direction and no leadership. Good team rise to the challenge take what card they’re dealt and run with it. We saw early in the season how Pittsburgh won not only without Ben but with their 4th QB in the chart. That team looked at the challenge and dealt with it never fell down, never felt sorry for themselves and said why us?
Let’s remember last week when Romo went down Dallas was winning 13-7 and even 20-7 after Dez Bryant punt return but the whole team went down with Romo. They gave 38 unanswered points after that. This team just gave up instead of rising to the challenge they just put their tail between their legs and just wanted the game to be over.

Had a great week straight on and over/und but just 7-7 against the spread so my record got hurt 58-46 record or 56%

I said before the season that it was a mistake for Brett Favre to return and this team wouldn’t repeat what they did last year because the situation was completely different and it’s even a bigger mistake for him to continue to play his not helping that team he’s the reason they’re 2-5 and with a broken ankle his unwillingness to sit down and say ok I’m not good will finish burring this team. He’s being selfish and acting like he’s bigger than the team.

1-1 on my upsets of the week straight up but 2-0 against the spread.

The Goat of the Week New Orleans Saints the whole team; when you not only lose to the Browns but make them look like they where the Super Bowl Champions you’re the Goat of the week. When was the last time we saw a Super Bowl champion suffer the next season jinx? Usually is the team that loses the big game not the team that won it. This team looks like they lost their Mojo and like Austin Powers should go(look) in the past to try to find it they desperately need it.

On to the games

Buffalo at Kansas City -7.5 Ovr/Und 45
The Chiefs proved me last week that they can cover the big lines against lesser talent. Kansas City is a hard place to play even when they’re a bad team, this team is inspired they’re playing great defense and they all believe in each other. Buffalo showed a lot of heart last week and almost pulled the upset but at the end came up short. I don’t see them having enough heart left for two weeks in a row.
Straight: KC
Spread: KC
Ovr/Und: Ovr

Green Bay at New York Jets -6 Ovr/Und 42

You give Rex Ryan two weeks to prepare for a team; you know he will find all the ways to beat the other team. I like the Jets only because how that defense plays but how the whole team is stepping up this team has identity and it’s focused. Green bay is having problems in the secondary, Rodgers is not connecting with his WR they’re just not in the same page and they find ways to keep games close that shouldn’t and lose games that they shouldn’t.

Straight: NYJ
Spread: NYJ
Ovr/Und: OVR

Denver at San Francisco -1 Ovr/Und 41.5
These two teams are in trouble and playing like a chicken without a head out there, but the reality is this Troy Smith is the QB for SF this week in London with bad weather… Take Denver.
Straight: Den
Spread: Den
Ovr/Und: Und

Jacksonville at Dallas -6.5 Ovr/Und 42.5
This should be a winnable game for the Cowboys even with Kitna at QB but, this team is completely lost and has no desire to fight left. If you want a game to bounce back is this one Dallas might find a way to win but still take the line because it won’t be a blowout. Even if Dallas win this is a mirage this team is done they don’t have what it takes t0 make a run and the schedule is too dificult
Straight: Dal
Spread: Jac
Ovr/Und: Ovr

Carolina at St. Louis -3 Ovr/Und 37
Two Young teams and young QB’s Moore might make more plays but he also makes more mistakes and of the two young defenses The Rams defense is playing really good. Take the home team

Straight: Stl
Spread: Stl
Ovr/Und: Ovr

Miami at Cincinnati -2 Ovr/Und 43.5
UPSET OF THE WEEK
The Dolphins play great on the road, the Bengals are playing bad everywhere. This Cincinnati’s team just can’t handle the pressure if they’re leading the game late in the 4th quarter they find ways to lose if they somehow bounce bad from a bad start and come back late in the game they still find ways to lose take the consistent team against the unpredictable one.
Straight: Mia
Spread: Mia
Ovr/Und: Und

Washington at Detroit -2.5 Ovr/Und 44
Detroit had two weeks to get healthy but It don’t believe they have enough to beat the Redskins. Washington defense might give a lot of yards but they protect the house better than most teams so with that I take the Redskins.

Straight:Was
Spread:Was
Ovr/Und:OVR

Tennessee at San Diego -3.5 Ovr/Und 44
UPSET OF THE WEEK

When the Titans are hot nobody can stop them people they’re hot. San Diego is making dumb mistakes are lost and hurt Phillip Rivers is throwing to practice squad WR. The Titans defense is physical and will dominate this week.

Straight: TEN
Spread: TEN
Ovr/Und: UND

Tampa Bay at Arizona -3 Ovr/Und 39.5
Tampa Bay is a young team but this young team is buying what Raheem Morris is selling and they’re playing at a higher level take TB.

Straight:TB
Spread:TB
Ovr/Und: Und

Minnesota at New England -6 Ovr/Und 44
Childress has lost this team if he ever had it; nobody respects him he has no voice in this team when your QB takes all the decision and all your team see you don’t have a say you’ve lost them. Take NE easy choice
Straight: NE
Spread: NE
Ovr/Und: OVR
Seattle at Oakland -2 Ovr/Und 42
Oakland it’s playing good football, Darren McFadden finally is showing why he was the first HB taken in the 2008 great HB draft. Seattle don’t play good on the road so I’ll go with the home team

Straight: OAK
Spread: OAK
Ovr/Und: OVR

Pittsburgh at New Orleans -1 Ovr/Und 42

This is a very though test for the Saints offense to regroup after last week lost and the way they’ve been playing. I don’t believe they can do it against this defense so take the Steelers.
Straight: Pit
Spread: Pit
Ovr/Und: Und

Houston at Indianapolis : -5.5 Ovr/Und 49.5

Houston has problems in the lock room Indianapolis has problems in the roaster can’t find healthy players for Peyton to throw to. If Houston was playing a better defense I believe Houston would sweep this year series but, they’re not and Peyton even with no receivers will find the holes still this should be a close match

Straight:IND
Spread:Hou
Ovr/Und: Und

The Hot Picks
Record 21-21 50%
New England (league)
Kansas City(league)
Tennessee (league)
Washington
Pittsburgh
Jacksonville

saden1 · 10-31-2010, 02:01 PM

I have the Jags winning.

D'BOYZ · 10-31-2010, 02:08 PM

yeah Saden the thing is that the Jaguars haven't played well and make mistakes that's why I took the Cowboys but I don't see more than 2 or 3 wins for the cowboys the rest of the season at the most.

4-12 is what I'm thinking best case scenario and this is 1 of those winable games.

Hog1 · 10-31-2010, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D'BOYZ

yeah Saden the thing is that the Jaguars haven't played well and make mistakes that's why I took the Cowboys but I don't see more than 2 or 3 wins for the cowboys the rest of the season at the most.

4-12 is what I'm thinking best case scenario and this is 1 of those winable games.

It is NOT as much fun kicking you when your down..........

Monkeydad · 11-01-2010, 12:53 PM

How does 1-6 feel?

Jim Zorn doesn't even know how 1-6 feels! (fact)

CRedskinsRule · 11-01-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hog1

It is NOT as much fun kicking you when your down..........

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster

How does 1-6 feel?

Jim Zorn doesn't even know how 1-6 feels! (fact)

Yes it is!!!

MTK · 11-01-2010, 01:10 PM

Kicking Dallas when they're down never gets old. I hope they go 1-15, I'll enjoy every minute of it.

Hog1 · 11-01-2010, 01:13 PM

Dallas blows dead dogs!!!!!
...........that did feel good!

Monkeydad · 11-01-2010, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Kicking Dallas when they're down never gets old. I hope they go 1-15, I'll enjoy every minute of it.

It's realistically looking like a 1-15 season.

Richard Bartel could start for them this season. Kitna won;'t survive that O-line.

Whatever scrub is after him will get beaten too.

D'BOYZ · 11-06-2010, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hog1

It is NOT as much fun kicking you when your down..........

LMAO I tought it was always fun making fun of a Cowboys Fan

D'BOYZ · 11-06-2010, 11:16 PM

I have to agree after the joke of performance they did last week when they made Garrard look like an MVP candidate 1-15 looks very realistic.

Hog1 · 11-06-2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D'BOYZ

LMAO I tought it was always fun making fun of a Cowboys Fan

Well.........it is NOT without Joy..

Alvin Walton · 11-07-2010, 09:15 AM

Dallas sucks red baboon ass.

10-31-2010, 01:59 PM	#1
D'BOYZ The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,363	Don's Crystal Ball 2010 Week 8 Picks THE DON'S Crystal Ball 2010 SEASON WEEK8 PICKS By DonCanabis/TheDon Analyst/Godfather Happy Halloween everyone, I’m back on the winning circle had a great week last week hope somebody used the picks because last week picks were MONEY. Quick Hits It’s funny the double standard the NFL has, first they say they want to protect their players, second they say they want to expand the league to 18 games and third they say that they will suspend player for illegal hits, but when the NY Giants Defense hurt Romo and got knocked out of the game all we have heard from the media and The NFL is how great the Giants defense is because they have knocked out 5 starting QB’s from the game!!! Don’t get me wrong I’m not against what the Giants have done I praise it and support it, Football is a physical sport and that’s what I like football to always be. The question is? Does the NFL want a physical sport or a finesse sport with contact because you can’t have it both ways. The Dallas Cowboys are done plain and simple, and it’s not because Romo got hurt (even it’s important) and it’s not because of their record (even if it’s a huge thing) it’s because this team has no heart, no direction and no leadership. Good team rise to the challenge take what card they’re dealt and run with it. We saw early in the season how Pittsburgh won not only without Ben but with their 4th QB in the chart. That team looked at the challenge and dealt with it never fell down, never felt sorry for themselves and said why us? Let’s remember last week when Romo went down Dallas was winning 13-7 and even 20-7 after Dez Bryant punt return but the whole team went down with Romo. They gave 38 unanswered points after that. This team just gave up instead of rising to the challenge they just put their tail between their legs and just wanted the game to be over. Had a great week straight on and over/und but just 7-7 against the spread so my record got hurt 58-46 record or 56% I said before the season that it was a mistake for Brett Favre to return and this team wouldn’t repeat what they did last year because the situation was completely different and it’s even a bigger mistake for him to continue to play his not helping that team he’s the reason they’re 2-5 and with a broken ankle his unwillingness to sit down and say ok I’m not good will finish burring this team. He’s being selfish and acting like he’s bigger than the team. 1-1 on my upsets of the week straight up but 2-0 against the spread. The Goat of the Week New Orleans Saints the whole team; when you not only lose to the Browns but make them look like they where the Super Bowl Champions you’re the Goat of the week. When was the last time we saw a Super Bowl champion suffer the next season jinx? Usually is the team that loses the big game not the team that won it. This team looks like they lost their Mojo and like Austin Powers should go(look) in the past to try to find it they desperately need it. On to the games Buffalo at Kansas City -7.5 Ovr/Und 45 The Chiefs proved me last week that they can cover the big lines against lesser talent. Kansas City is a hard place to play even when they’re a bad team, this team is inspired they’re playing great defense and they all believe in each other. Buffalo showed a lot of heart last week and almost pulled the upset but at the end came up short. I don’t see them having enough heart left for two weeks in a row. Straight: KC Spread: KC Ovr/Und: Ovr Green Bay at New York Jets -6 Ovr/Und 42 You give Rex Ryan two weeks to prepare for a team; you know he will find all the ways to beat the other team. I like the Jets only because how that defense plays but how the whole team is stepping up this team has identity and it’s focused. Green bay is having problems in the secondary, Rodgers is not connecting with his WR they’re just not in the same page and they find ways to keep games close that shouldn’t and lose games that they shouldn’t. Straight: NYJ Spread: NYJ Ovr/Und: OVR Denver at San Francisco -1 Ovr/Und 41.5 These two teams are in trouble and playing like a chicken without a head out there, but the reality is this Troy Smith is the QB for SF this week in London with bad weather… Take Denver. Straight: Den Spread: Den Ovr/Und: Und Jacksonville at Dallas -6.5 Ovr/Und 42.5 This should be a winnable game for the Cowboys even with Kitna at QB but, this team is completely lost and has no desire to fight left. If you want a game to bounce back is this one Dallas might find a way to win but still take the line because it won’t be a blowout. Even if Dallas win this is a mirage this team is done they don’t have what it takes t0 make a run and the schedule is too dificult Straight: Dal Spread: Jac Ovr/Und: Ovr Carolina at St. Louis -3 Ovr/Und 37 Two Young teams and young QB’s Moore might make more plays but he also makes more mistakes and of the two young defenses The Rams defense is playing really good. Take the home team Straight: Stl Spread: Stl Ovr/Und: Ovr Miami at Cincinnati -2 Ovr/Und 43.5 UPSET OF THE WEEK The Dolphins play great on the road, the Bengals are playing bad everywhere. This Cincinnati’s team just can’t handle the pressure if they’re leading the game late in the 4th quarter they find ways to lose if they somehow bounce bad from a bad start and come back late in the game they still find ways to lose take the consistent team against the unpredictable one. Straight: Mia Spread: Mia Ovr/Und: Und Washington at Detroit -2.5 Ovr/Und 44 Detroit had two weeks to get healthy but It don’t believe they have enough to beat the Redskins. Washington defense might give a lot of yards but they protect the house better than most teams so with that I take the Redskins. Straight:Was Spread:Was Ovr/Und:OVR Tennessee at San Diego -3.5 Ovr/Und 44 UPSET OF THE WEEK When the Titans are hot nobody can stop them people they’re hot. San Diego is making dumb mistakes are lost and hurt Phillip Rivers is throwing to practice squad WR. The Titans defense is physical and will dominate this week. Straight: TEN Spread: TEN Ovr/Und: UND Tampa Bay at Arizona -3 Ovr/Und 39.5 Tampa Bay is a young team but this young team is buying what Raheem Morris is selling and they’re playing at a higher level take TB. Straight:TB Spread:TB Ovr/Und: Und Minnesota at New England -6 Ovr/Und 44 Childress has lost this team if he ever had it; nobody respects him he has no voice in this team when your QB takes all the decision and all your team see you don’t have a say you’ve lost them. Take NE easy choice Straight: NE Spread: NE Ovr/Und: OVR Seattle at Oakland -2 Ovr/Und 42 Oakland it’s playing good football, Darren McFadden finally is showing why he was the first HB taken in the 2008 great HB draft. Seattle don’t play good on the road so I’ll go with the home team Straight: OAK Spread: OAK Ovr/Und: OVR Pittsburgh at New Orleans -1 Ovr/Und 42 This is a very though test for the Saints offense to regroup after last week lost and the way they’ve been playing. I don’t believe they can do it against this defense so take the Steelers. Straight: Pit Spread: Pit Ovr/Und: Und Houston at Indianapolis : -5.5 Ovr/Und 49.5 Houston has problems in the lock room Indianapolis has problems in the roaster can’t find healthy players for Peyton to throw to. If Houston was playing a better defense I believe Houston would sweep this year series but, they’re not and Peyton even with no receivers will find the holes still this should be a close match Straight:IND Spread:Hou Ovr/Und: Und The Hot Picks Record 21-21 50% New England (league) Kansas City(league) Tennessee (league) Washington Pittsburgh Jacksonville

10-31-2010, 02:01 PM	#2
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Don's Crystal Ball 2010 Week 8 Picks I have the Jags winning. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

10-31-2010, 02:08 PM	#3
D'BOYZ The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,363	Re: Don's Crystal Ball 2010 Week 8 Picks yeah Saden the thing is that the Jaguars haven't played well and make mistakes that's why I took the Cowboys but I don't see more than 2 or 3 wins for the cowboys the rest of the season at the most. 4-12 is what I'm thinking best case scenario and this is 1 of those winable games.

11-01-2010, 12:53 PM	#5
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Don's Crystal Ball 2010 Week 8 Picks How does 1-6 feel? Jim Zorn doesn't even know how 1-6 feels! (fact) __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

11-01-2010, 01:10 PM	#7
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,568	Re: Don's Crystal Ball 2010 Week 8 Picks Kicking Dallas when they're down never gets old. I hope they go 1-15, I'll enjoy every minute of it. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-01-2010, 01:13 PM	#8
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Don's Crystal Ball 2010 Week 8 Picks Dallas blows dead dogs!!!!! ...........that did feel good! __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

11-06-2010, 11:16 PM	#11
D'BOYZ The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,363	Re: Don's Crystal Ball 2010 Week 8 Picks I have to agree after the joke of performance they did last week when they made Garrard look like an MVP candidate 1-15 looks very realistic.

11-07-2010, 09:15 AM	#13
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: Don's Crystal Ball 2010 Week 8 Picks Dallas sucks red baboon ass. __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

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