Sunday, January 21, 2007

Cameron's Keys to NFL Playoffs

NFC

If the Bears win, it will be because....
the Bears Defense will stop Reggie Bush & Duece McAllister
the Bears Offense will give the ball to running back Thomas Jones 20+ times

If the Saints win, it will be because...
the Saints Defense will rattle Rex Grossman
the Saints Offense will throw the ball to Marques Colston for big gains

AFC

If the Colts win, it will be because...
the Colts Defense will contain Tom Brady on 3rd downs
the Colts Offense will get the ball to Marvin Harrison & Reggie Wayne for 1st downs

If the Patriots win, it will be because...
the Patriots Defense will contain Peyton Manning
the Patriots Offense will throw the ball 30+ times

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Championship Games

AFC
Colts 28 Patriots 24
( I'm picking Trevor's favorite team to beat my favorite team. I hope I'm wrong.)

NFC
Bears 21 Saints 17
( Again, I hope I'm wrong. New Orleans deserves something special. )

Friday, January 12, 2007

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Playoffs Act 2

SATURDAY

San Diego Chargers defeat New England Patriots (This is hard for me to say this because the Patriots are my favorite team but I think the Chargers are going to win the SuperBowl this year.)

New Orleans Saints beat Philadelphia Eagles ( New Orleans offense too much for Philly)


SUNDAY

Chicago Bears win over Seattle Seahawks ( This will be the least interesting game )

Baltimore Ravens stop the Indiannapolis Colts ( Trevor won't be happy if I'm right)

I was 4 for 4 last weekend against Dr. Z in Sports Illustrated. He only got 3 of 4 right.

Here's SI's picks for weekend #2:
Winners: Chargers, Saints, Bears, Colts

Sunday, January 7, 2007

Exclusive Interview with Cameron re: Vince Young

This past week Vince Young was voted the clear winner as NFL's Offensive Rookie of Year. However, Cameron heard ESPN analyst Merrill Hodge criticize the voters' choice. Hodge punted Young to 4th place on his list, proclaiming Saints' Reggie Bush the league's premier rookie. We asked Cameron for his thoughts.

Cameron, what contribution did Vince Young make to the Titans that propelled to him to Rookie of the Year honors?
Vince Young went 8-5 as a starter in his rookie season. He took over a weak 0-5 Titans team
and got them 1 win away from making the playoffs. He had a couple of 30+ yard runs for touchdowns. He also outdueled Peyton & Eli Manning when the Titans came from behind to win both games.

Who received your vote for NFL Offense Rookie of the Year?
Reggie Bush because last year the Saints were 3-13. Now the Saints have a 1st-round bye in the playoffs. They have the second best record in the NFC. And don't forget--they are still overcoming Hurrican Katrina. Reggie Bush can line up as a running back, wide receiver, kick returner and punt returner. He has given a huge boost to the Saints. Bush will develop into an All-Pro player in just a few more years.

What do you think of Hodge ranking Vince Young 4th on his ballot?
Crazy. Vince is 2nd on my list. 4th?---No way.

Friday, January 5, 2007

Picking Cameron's Knows: NFL Wild-Card Weekend

Cameron's Predictions

1. Colts 38 Chiefs 31
2. Seahawks 24 Cowboys 14
3. Eagles 28 Giants 17
4. Patriots 31 Jets 21


Afterwards Cameron compared his notes to Sports Illustrated's prophecies...

SI's Crystal Ball

1. Colts 31 Chiefs 20
2. Cowboys 23 Seahawks 20
3. Eagles 31 Giants 17
4. Patriots 17 Jets 13

Let the games begin!

Cameron, do you have a SuperBowl match-up prediction yet?
Chargers vs. Bears