Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Stray musings of a delinquent blogger

The team element is my favorite aspect of sports. Golden Tate chopping down a pressing cornerback to clear the perimeter for a run by Marshawn Lynch. Reserve defensive back Jeremy Lane blocking downfield to clear the path to the end zone for a teammate's pick six.

Richard Sherman blamed poor officiating for our narrow loss to the 49ers. There were a few maddeningly inconsistent calls, and those can make the difference in a tight game. However, when your primary strategy in pass defense is to get more physical than the rules allow and dare the refs to flag it, you have few grounds for complaint when the officials call your bluff. Every ref and every crew calls the game a little differently. Coaches and players need to adapt to those differences.

If I were Eli Manning and I already led the league in interceptions, I would not dare to challenge The Shermanator. The Giants QB completed as many passes to Sherman as he did against him. His coaches were cruel to keep him in the game long enough to throw five interceptions. He looked utterly lost and broken by the second pick.

The Cardinals are hot. This Sunday should be a good dress rehearsal for a home playoff game.

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