This week on the premiere of The JB Podcast we catch up with Heartbreak Kid, Orange Crush, The Sons of Thunder, & The Sith concerning all things NFL in Week 4. We even get a visit from The Muppets!
Keep in mind that the podcast segments were recorded on the afternoon of Thursday, September 26th before San Francisco handed St. Louis another embarrassing loss.
Albeit, rough goings from technology and one snub, this premiere was a success! I hope that you aren't turned away by the length of this program but rather take some time out of your busy schedule to catch up with your fellow brothers that you so love to jar about on the League's message boards. I also hope that this podcast encourages those of you who weren't able to be a part of the premiere, to be a part of it next time.
“Dallas is average. St. Louis comes in and not only beats them...they smoke Dallas!”
“So, you play the cards you have...therefore allowing the Bills to beat you with their hand, which is one of a kind in EJ Manuel.”
“I just can’t see how the Titans can stop Philip Rivers & that CRAZY offense.”
“Do we really see them (the Lions) tearing apart this Redskins D in the running game?”
#RIGHTSOFWEEK3
“Sir Daniel Martinez, aka The Educators, aka swift breezes between the two front teeth for growing them fantasy football crops & taking advantage of this year’s rainy season of trading...”
“Again, I say 2-0 next to Miami is reason enough to be on their bandwagon.”
“Andy Reid comes back into Philly with a better team than when he left Philly. Yes, I said it! The Chiefs are legit & the Eagles are overrated.”
“Minnesota under prepares for this game and gets screwed, simple as that.”
“One word: mess. That is the definition of the Giants right now. The Panthers will finally get a win this season.”
#RESULTS
(JB’s Current Pick 6 Record: 10-10)
And the 50% predictions continue to ring true. I will say that I am proud to announce that I got BOTH of my upset picks correct from last week. I mean, who knew that the Vikings would absolutely CHOKE on a game that should have been in the bag from the beginning! And not to mention, WHO KNEW that the Giants wouldn’t even score a single POINT from a game that should’ve been a lot more competitive? Well, I won’t say that I knew...except I will & I knew! Oh, let the contradictions roll on because without contradictions, we wouldn’t have sour patch kids. I mean, who came up with the idea for that kind of candy? Do you think a handful of parents whom had to send their children to disciplinary schools/boot camps threw that suggestion in the pot when Nestle had their monthly “ideal” meetings? Now THAT I admit, I do not know.
#JABOFTHEWEEK
The jab of the week goes to my Andrews University buddy, Francois Crawford, aka The Sons of Thunder, aka Gumby in the knees for constantly, consistently panicking about his team each week. Even when he is up by 50-60 points he doesn’t seem to hold much faith in the fact that he might just win. And anytime I suggest that he’ll win, he turns to me and shoots some insult of a vocabulary word that sounds as if it was conceived from Australia or the UK. Here’s to more sleep, Francois...not to mention more healing in that knee. Enjoy:
#LIMITEDWAIVERS
First of all I’d like to point out to Nathan that Jermichael Finley is on a bye week, just in case he hasn’t really noticed that yet. Anyways…
Now is that time of year when we all are scrounging around for a backup QB for when our starting QB goes on a bye week. A lot of guys from NFL.com suggest that you pick up Tannehill or Dalton or even Pryor! I say NAY to all of those dudes!! I say YAY to Alex Smith. Pick up this guy for your backup, pronto!!! I won’t say it again...okay, I will say it again- pick up this dude for your backup!! Now that we have that clear, let me just say that 3-0 helps but the key words in WHY you should pick him up off waivers is because of “Andy Reid”. That’s all I should really say about that. But I’ll say more. As Andy Reid goes on through the season, he’s been known to open up the passing game for his QB. Hence, cue Alex Smith and 30 point games. Just you watch.
#JB’SPICK6
#6). San Francisco @ St. Louis:
Tough game to pick but because the Niners are struggling and have cost me 2 picks in the past couple of weeks, I’m picking against them! I don’t really see anything changing from the gameplan of the Niners, to be honest. I mean, we all know what they should do to win- run the ball. But are they going to do that with the big head in Harbaugh “Bawls”&”Let me wear the wrong team’s cap”-in-Kaep? Probably not. There’s just too much talent on the Rams offense to avoid them any further. And last week’s “ouch” rarity from the Rams defense won’t happen again this week.
JB’s PICK: RAMS
#5). Arizona @ Tampa Bay:
One fresh name: Mike Glennon. He will be the difference maker in the outcome of this game. The question I beg to ask: is Glennon ready? He loves to sling the ball, so I guarantee there will be huge points for fantasy from the Bucs receivers. That said, with the good always comes the bad & I just don’t think that Glennon can go into his first game like this and not throw interceptions. Therefore, the Cards come away with this win.
JB’s PICK: CARDINALS
#4). Minnesota @ Pittsburgh (which is really London):
What a lot of people discount in these overseas games is the fact of jet lag. I guarantee you that both defenses will give up HUGE amounts of points because of my first sentence. It’s just human anatomy, folks. That being stated, the shootout goes to the Vikings. Why? Because Ponder won’t be starting this week. Cassel is the better QB no matter what Greg Jennings says. And speaking of Jennings, he’ll have a big game for a spot of tea. And Ponder will finally succumb to the pun in his name within which many analysts LOVE taking advantage of.
JB’s PICK: VIKINGS
#3). New York @ Tennessee
Have the Jets been a fluke these past 2 weeks? Is Geno Smith really doing well in his rookie season?? Can the Jets defense continue to hold power offenses? Wake up, guys!! NO, YES, & YES!!! No matter how much I love the Titan’s defense, I’m afraid I’m going to have to pick against them for the second week in a row. It’s surprising but true: the Jets actually look pretty good right now.
JB’s PICK: JETS
#2). Dallas @ San Diego
Okay, I was wrong. Dallas has proved me wrong TWICE now. But I’m going with third time’s the charm in this game to finally get it right. I initially picked up the Cowboys’ defense because I looked at the film & was impressed. But then I looked at it again & saw a lot of miscues. Sure, their team is amazing at flying to the guy with the ball, but when it comes to coverage...ouch! You just can’t do that with Philip Rivers this week. Hence, my pick.
JB’s PICK: CHARGERS
#1). Miami @ New Orleans
Remember what I said from week one & how difficult it is to beat the Saints at home? Well, Miami is no exception, even being on their bandwagon. This week I’m off the bandwagon, especially since Cameron Wake is hurt. Look out for that Dolphin TE to score some loot points, though. Too bad he’s on Henry’s bench. But, what else is new, right? Saints, Saints, Saints!! Sorry, Miami.
JB’s PICK: SAINTS
And there you have it! This is where I insert the challenge: give me something to pick my own brain about in your own bold predictions. SERIOUSLY, guys. MAKE SOME DAGGUM PREDICTIONS! Because if there’s anything I love more, it is BOLD predictions. Here is where I pass the weekend torch to your comments...
(To put simply: because today is Thursday, I want to get one of my picks in with tonight’s game, & my JB podcast for the week fell through...how about we just say that I post whenever I want?)
#WRONG
- “The Bengals defense will be in the top 5 if not THE top defense in the NFL this year.”
- “Can I mention Foles & Vick in the same sentence like they’ll be used in the same games?”
- “David Wilson won’t fumble or get hurt in his first game.”
- “Welcome the sequel’s greatest show on turf- Atlanta.”
#RIGHT
- “And may I mention another stud that goes by the name of Sir Austin?”
- “Not to mention Jared Cook will blow up as well!”
- “RGIII has a slump season and has knee issues the whole season.”
- “Dallas @ New York...Neither team is really worth the views in my opinion.”
- “Kaepernick won’t run at ALL.”
- “Jordy Nelson is Aaron Rodgers’ blanket, his trusted pony during hard times.”
#RESULTS
(JB’s Current Pick 6 Record: 6-6)
Alright, so my record is .500 yet still a little unbalanced. Whenever I make some game picks & include predictions, one side of the scale reads that my picks are HORRID but on the other side of the scale it reads that my player predictions ring true. So, because I didn’t make predictions last week of course I do well with my picks! Nevertheless, you can’t go wrong with getting at least one side of the scale right. Therefore, I stand strong with my segment & it shalt not waiver.
#JABOFTHEWEEK
The jab of the week goes to my buddy, Sir Daniel Martinez, aka The Educators, aka swift breezes between the two front teeth for growing them fantasy football crops & taking advantage of this year’s rainy season of trading...which leads me to this little video I like to call, “Dan’s Roots” (don’t laugh too hard, Henry cuz you are much worse when it comes to this area of “expertise”). Enjoy:
#DARTHWAIVERS
Alright, rebel forces! You want the JB commands of advice before Maucus chases those fantasy waiver points? There’s just one rule with JB’s waiver advice- you only score points with that waiver pickup if you actually START HIM! Here’s JB’s waiver pickup of the week:
- Charles Clay, TE, Miami Dolphins; the numbers 2-0 next to Miami should be reason enough to pick up & start this dude. Can somebody say Tannehill’s blankie?
#JB’SPICK6
#6). St. Louis @ Dallas:
Let’s be real here. Dallas is average. They have potential to be great but they are average (like that’s new, right?). So, forget about them. Again, they aren’t worth our attention. And so what if they have a big ‘ole screen in their dome? That’s no advantage! JB prediction: St. Louis comes in and not only beats them...they smoke Dallas!
JB’s PICK: RAMS
#5). Buffalo @ New York:
This one’s easy & I’ll tell you why. Let’s just compare EJ Manuel to Geno Smith. One swags even when sucking and the other one cries when throwing a game winning touchdown. If EJ is crying after winning his first game, what is he going to do if they beat the Jets IN New York?!? And Geno...jeez. Don’t even get me started. I would sit this young fella down if I didn’t have such a loser in Sanchez. So, you play the cards you have...therefore allowing the Bills to beat you with their hand, which is one of a kind in EJ Manuel. Yes, Jets defense. You are good & you might get a pick or two come this game but that’s all you’re getting because you won’t come away with the W.
JB’s PICK: BILLS
#4). Atlanta @ Miami:
White is out. Jackson is out. So, you have Julio, I gotcha. But isn’t that kinda easy for Miami to stop if you only really have one threat? Now, don’t get me wrong- they do have Gonzalez. Heck, I say throw it to that dude ALL DAY, considering that he’s on my fantasy team. But even with that, it’s just not enough for Matt Ryan to make hay of it all. Again, I say 2-0 next to Miami is reason enough to be on their bandwagon. Has anybody checked out their defense? Cuz when I did, I got spooked and it isn’t even October yet! How can you shoot a high powered pistol that Atlanta has in their offense if Miami’s front line drop kicks your hand so hard that it goes numb and you can’t even pull the trigger. Therefore, I rest my case.
JB’s PICK: DOLPHINS
#3). San Diego @ Tennessee
Alright, FINALLY a tough game to pick! I’ll make this one short, though: I am a believer in the Titans and how well they have been playing lately and thus far in the season. But with that being said, I just can’t see how the Titans can stop Philip Rivers & that CRAZY offense of Eddie & Royal unless Pollard sees fit to acquire another fine and pops Rivers out of the game with a concussion. That being said, I have my pick.
JB’s PICK: CHARGERS
#2). Detroit @ Washington
Okay, I get it. RG3 looks very sloppy and is a mess. But let’s reality check these Lions. Do they really look that vicious? I mean, let’s be honest here. They looked absolutely horrendously sloppy last game! And if Bush doesn’t play, yet if he does and is injured, do we really see them tearing apart this Redskins D in the running game? Maybe. But I say that with a possible 0-3 record on the line, whom is bound to care more: Shannahanahanahanahanaginns or “tough guy warts” Schwartz? And therein lies my pick.
JB’s PICK: REDSKINS
#1). Kansas City @ Philadelphia
This game is HUGE! I can’t wait to watch it tonight from one of those ghetto links I provided you all last week. Even through the gritty quality and skips of my Mac, this game will be worth the watch. Andy Reid comes back into Philly with a better team than when he left Philly. Yes, I said it! The Chiefs are legit & the Eagles are overrated. Even being a fan of Chip Kelly, this dude is still acclimating to the NFL. I mean, come on coach! How can you run a high paced offense yet not understand clock management? Welcome to the NFL. That red runs deep within Andy Reid & it will show tonight. Therefore, I pick the CHIIIIIEFS to overcome the Eagles. Let’s recap that, shall we...
JB’s PICK: CHIEFS
#BONUSUPSETPICKS+2
+1). Cleveland beats Minnesota:
So, they just basically screwed up their team this week, right? WRONG. Minnesota underprepares for this game and gets screwed, simple as that. Say “hi” to a 4 interception game from Ponder whilst your at it.
JB’s PICK: BROWNS
+2). New York gets toasted by Carolina:
One word: mess. That is the definition of the Giants right now. Can they right the ship? Perhaps eventually but not this week. And everybody seems to be sleeping on the Panthers. Can I point out that they almost beat the Seahawks & Bills in two nail biting games? Being 0-2 off of two almost-wins makes things very, very bitter. So bitter that the Panthers will finally get a win this season.
JB’s PICK: PANTHERS
And there you have it! LONG ARTICLE, I know. But this was the least I could do for having my premiere podcast fall through this week. Don’t worry, I’ll try again next week. And whilst I’m at it, let me give a shout out to my opponent of the week. Yo, Reece! Good luck this week and I hope the loss doesn’t sting too bad. Let me just say that the more waiver moves you make, the worse off you are not to mention the more you look scared of losing this week. YOU ALREADY HAVE THE TOOLS! Just plug em in & let’s play, bruh. :)
And now that I have made it so that Henry has fallen asleep during this piece since all he wants to talk about is time, not to mention he is probably still tired from that triathlon/vacationing all week, this is where I insert the challenge: give me something to pick my own brain about in your own bold predictions. Because if there’s anything I love more, it is BOLD predictions. Let’s hear some, fellas! Here is where I pass the weekend torch to your comments...
I agree with the age issue. It hard to believe that Im cheering for kids born in the 90's and soon the 2000's. Bigger and in shape. In football we would be considered old, but in other sports we would be ok.
We may not be fit, but we are in shape in what we love and do just like the professionals. Steven has music. Dan has math. Justin has.... Ummmm-what I am saying is, we mastered or mastering what we love and passionate about. We may not be Mayweather or AP, but we kinda are in a different aspect. Does that make sense?
When it comes to being in our prime years, I AGREE with our commish again!
(Thanks for the shout out by the way) I had my epiphany one day when I got off work. I was basically looking back at what I have accomplished in my life and what I still wanted. We all done it! We might be doing it after reading this article.
I discovered I was in a vicious cycle. Work, home, work, and home. So at the age of 28, something had to change. So started triathlon.
This is when I plug in my article... TIME, TIEMPO, TEMPS, ZAMAN.
We all have said it. "I have no time!" We are up for 16hrs a day. 16!! 8-9 hours spent at work. 5-8 hours to do whatever we want. Some use it to watch fantasy football while other use to relax from a hard day at work. Others use it to train or do homework. Its all up to you on how you use your time. But there is always time for two things.
1. GOD 2. Workout
I had a race this past Sunday. I was up at 4am getting ready(kid you not). Race started at 730am. Finished at 8:48am. Once the race was over I realized that most of my friends are still sleeping. Stayed for post race show and breakfast. I made it home by 1230am. Right in time for football! Why am I telling you this? Time is what you make of it. I could have slept, but I chose to use it for something else.
Don't let time fly you by boys. We all have said it "time flies." Don't get old and look back and wish you could have done more at your age.
Fantasy football is amazing and fun, but remember its FANTASY! enjoy REALITY! Enjoy your wife, gf, and fiance.(I guess I should fix that sentence, but do I really want to... nahh). Change things up boys! smell the fresh air. Go for a jog while listening to your podcast(JB). I love fantasy football, but I won't let it take over my TIME. Especially if I only have 5-6 hrs for myself.
This has been a public service announcement. Now back to your show.
SSG
P.S Not all articles need to be about fantasy football.
Five minutes after initial excitement of Thursday’s game I
thought, “Why did I ever want to experience
this apoplectic rage of emotion, again? #weekone
Not that I was on a roll until Payton thew garbage points to Thomas, but because it is our league's tradition to honor our "Ugly Pageant" Winner - Dempsy, every year! lol
We're less than forty eight hours away from the start of the 2013 season, but before we get started I'd like to recap some off season activities that were captured over the past summer.
