Moving Over.....

I think it makes sense to just make this an off-season blog, so I'll just focus on my predictions blog at mikeyscrystalball.blogspot.com. You can also read my work on the New York Giants blog, Big Blue View. Meanwhile, I'll see you guys in February. Happy Football Season!

PS

I don't miss football season anymore

One Week

From today is the start of the NFL season. I'll start posting my predictions over at mikeyscrystalball.blogspot.com
See you there!

Vick

Michael Vick signed a 6 year, $100 million deal this week. That's amazing considering that he's in his third season back from prison, and at the start of last year he was still the backup. Then he appeared to have a 5th gear on the field, and he led the Eagles to 59 points in a Monday nighter against the Redskins. A week or two later, he led one of the most remarkable comebacks ever, leading the Eagles back from down 31-10 to beat the Giants 38-31. I say that gritting my teeth as a Giants fan. But anyway, Vick is only 31 and still in incredible shape, and yet that still doesn't prevent us from asking, "is he worth it?" I think considering what he means to the Eagles, he is worth it. But he's also an injury risk, and six years is a long time in football terms.

Nine Days

That's how many days until the 2011 season kicks off. Is it just me, or is it surreal that it's really starting?

Let's Hope

...that all of you on the east coast are safe and that your damage from the hurricane/tropical storm is minimal. Even as I write that I know that's not the case, because some photos and video I've seen have shown some really scary stills and footage. As is usually the case, we turn to sports as a way to get away, but also because it's important to try to get back to feeling normal, and to give us something to look forward to. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys on the coast, though.

Do I Live Under a Rock?

Sometimes I feel that way....when did Kerry Collins un-retire and how did he suddenly go and sign with the Titans' biggest rival, Indianapolis? Yikes. Of course, he's an insurance policy for Peyton Manning, but a big one now that Manning has neck issues.