Season in Review

Since the Pro Bowl ended, it is officially the end of the 2007-2008 NFL season. I would say it was one of the most interesting seasons in the past few years. There were many storylines that impacted the league this year, and it all ended with the New York Giants winning the Super Bowl.

So here were go


Spygate


One of the most interesting headlines of this past NFL season was the New England Patriots Spygate scandal. Bill Belichick admitted to an illegal taping of the New York Jets Defensive signals and used it to their advantage against the Jets in their Week 2 game of the season. After the incident went public Belicheck took full responsibility for his actions and it cost them a hefty fine along with the loss of their first round pick. While it is cheating and the Patriots did have an advantage, the players still need to go out and make plays. I mean if the Raiders were accused of a spygate scandal yet went 0-16 no one would give a shit. Anyways the Patriots might be in so more trouble because their is allegations against the Patriots taping the Rams final walkthrough before the Superbowl. If it is true Bill Belichick will get suspended for a year and fans of the NFL will jump for joy.

Brett Favre



38 year old Brett Favre led the Green Bay Packers to a 13-3 record and took them to the NFC Championship against the New York Giants. Favre who is the current leader for career interceptions (288) elevated his game to a Pro Bowl level. While talks of retirement has surrounded Favre every off season, it seems like Favre is ready to try one more time to hold up the Lombardi trophy. For being one of the oldest players in the NFL he is still one of the best. I have a new found respect for Favre and I really enjoy watching him play. The only thing that makes him gay is that Judd likes him.


The Emergence of Adrian Peterson



For all you noobs out there, Purple Jesus came from Oklahoma University and tore it up while he was at Oklahoma. Despite his injuries in college, Peterson showed he is tough enough to play in the NFL. Peterson showed flashes of excellence during the season and is the current NFL offensive rookie of the year and the AP rookie of the year. Purple Jesus also hold the record for rushing yards in a single season game at 296 and did this against a strong San Diego defense. This young back shows a lot of promise and will most likely have an outstanding NFL career.

Eli Manning



Eli Manning won a super bowl? This is the first overall pick of the 2004 season, and whined and complained about being on a busted San Diego team. After bitching and crying Eli got his wish and was traded to the New York Giants for a first round draft pick, 3rd round pick, 5th round pick and 4th overall pick Philip Rivers. Up until a few months ago it looked like the Chargers made the move of the century, in that trade the Chargers drafted Nate Kaeding and Shawne Merriman and the New Giants had bust interception throwing, no emotion, bitch ass Eli Manning. As of 2 weeks ago, the Giants have now gained the lead in that trade. The Giants won a super bowl and Eli Manning was named Super Bowl MVP. In the last 7 games of the season Eli Manning looked like everything he was suppose to be after being drafted out of Ole Miss. You Charger fans can argue all you want about how we have better players and how Rivers is better and it may be true, but Eli is the one with the championship. I know you Charger fans are pulling out your hair and punching yourself in the stomach now but this time next year I will be writing about how Philip Rivers overcame an ACL tear and led the Chargers to 19-0 record.

2004 1 round draft class.
Ben Roethlisberger - A dismantled face from a motocycle accident, and one super bowl ring.
J.P Losman - A below .500 record and lost his starting job.
Philip Rivers - A torn ACL and the emotions of a child.
Eli Manning - A crying baby who is now a Superbowl MVP.


Damn what a season...too bad its over, but if you are like me and love the NFL draft and love to research for months about future prospects then get excited because it is less than 3 months away. Stay tuned for my take on the future players of the NFL.