The Pats vs Patriots and Bengals vs Steelers highlight an otherwise relatively boring week of play.
It seems Denver's novelty has worn off as they've now lost 3 straight. Kyle Orton's inability to throw further than 5 yards had been exploited the last few weeks, this week it was not the case ashe had actually been playing well prior to his injury. Unfortunately, his back up Chris Simms managed 13 yards on 13 attempts in true JaMarcus Russell fashion, with an interception to top it off. The Bronco's recent shortcomings combined with San Diego's recent upswing looks oddly familiar to last season. At this point I'd be surprised if Denver makes the playoffs.
Jay Cutler and the Bears managed to throw away (literally) a must needed win to stay in playoff contention, losing to the San Francisco 49ers 10-6. Cutler seems destined to break the all time record for interceptions in a single season, he has 17 and we're only halfway through. While Cutler has played poorly, the blame can't solely be placed on him, the Bears offense as a whole is not good, and they probably have the worst receiving core in the whole NFL. He has however been trying to do too much to compensate with the lack of a line and a running game that has still yet to get going.
Still, the Bears at least have their franchise QB; the same can't be said for the 49ers. The Shaun Hill vs. Alex Smith quarterback debate is much like the Rex Grossman vs. Kyle Orton dilemma the Bears faced a few years ago. On one hand you have Alex Smith/Rex Grossman with them you get consistent below average play with the occasional great game, they might even win you a game or two, but they'll more than likely lose you more. With Shaun Hill/Kyle Orton you get consistent mediocrity, nothing more, and nothing less. If the 49ers want to compete they're going to need a franchise QB, overall they have a pretty solid team, and Michael Crabtree looks like a future star.
It seems Denver's novelty has worn off as they've now lost 3 straight. Kyle Orton's inability to throw further than 5 yards had been exploited the last few weeks, this week it was not the case ashe had actually been playing well prior to his injury. Unfortunately, his back up Chris Simms managed 13 yards on 13 attempts in true JaMarcus Russell fashion, with an interception to top it off. The Bronco's recent shortcomings combined with San Diego's recent upswing looks oddly familiar to last season. At this point I'd be surprised if Denver makes the playoffs.
Jay Cutler and the Bears managed to throw away (literally) a must needed win to stay in playoff contention, losing to the San Francisco 49ers 10-6. Cutler seems destined to break the all time record for interceptions in a single season, he has 17 and we're only halfway through. While Cutler has played poorly, the blame can't solely be placed on him, the Bears offense as a whole is not good, and they probably have the worst receiving core in the whole NFL. He has however been trying to do too much to compensate with the lack of a line and a running game that has still yet to get going.
Still, the Bears at least have their franchise QB; the same can't be said for the 49ers. The Shaun Hill vs. Alex Smith quarterback debate is much like the Rex Grossman vs. Kyle Orton dilemma the Bears faced a few years ago. On one hand you have Alex Smith/Rex Grossman with them you get consistent below average play with the occasional great game, they might even win you a game or two, but they'll more than likely lose you more. With Shaun Hill/Kyle Orton you get consistent mediocrity, nothing more, and nothing less. If the 49ers want to compete they're going to need a franchise QB, overall they have a pretty solid team, and Michael Crabtree looks like a future star.
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