And down the stretch they come...

Aaron Rodgers is having arguably the best season a quarterback has ever had. The Green Bay Packers have won 20 games in a row dating back to last season and are closing in on an undefeated season. Drew Brees is leading his New Orleans Saints to another division title while chasing Dan Marino's single season passing record. Under the radar Eli Manning is having a fantastic season and if it wasn't for Rodgers and Brees he would be in consideration for league MVP.

But a last minute entry into the race is making a lot of noise and making his charge. A lot has been said about this young man. He started the season much like everyone predicted, sitting last on the depth chart. His team's starting quarterback just signed a large contract and was thought to be the answer to their prayers.

Stepping into the starting role after the release of Kyle Orton. I believe the entire organization had one expectation, LOSE!

With the Andrew Luck sweepstakes in full court press, I believe the Broncos front office made the decision to move away from the previous regimes "mistake". That "mistake"was Tim Tebow.

What he has been able to do is for lack of a better word is remarkable. From 1-4  to 8-5 atop the AFC West with an eye on a division crown and a playoff birth. Tim Tebow has united a team that looked to be heading for a top 5 pick in next year’s draft.

 People can say all they want about his faith and religious views, but that has nothing to do with ability, desire,  strength and drive to be the best he can be. But more importantly, his ability, desire strength and drive to make those around him better.

If Tim Tebow does in fact lead the Broncos to the Playoffs and to a AFC West Title, how can he not get some consideration for MVP? Just to be clear, my MVP vote is and would be Aaron Rodgers, but Tim Tebow's affect on the league is like nothing I have ever seen before and deserves to have some recognition. Don't you think?

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NFL MVP

Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, (and please don't even say Cam Newton) what do they all have in common? Besides rocket arms, and pinpoint accuracy, they are all in the running for league MVP and rightfully so. Each of these players right now are playing at such a high level. This decade might be the new "age of the Quaterback" in NFL history. Just a side thought quickly, do you realize that if Aaron Rodgers goes on to play at this level for the next 5+ years, the Green Bay Packers could have arguably the best QB of our era, who was preceeded by one of the top 10 QB's of all time?

So if you had to vote right now, who would get your ballot? I say all our rightfully deserving and it would be hard to argue no with any of them. But I want you to think about this for a minute. Since 2008 Drew Brees has thrown for 14,077 yards 101 tds and has 32 wins. Tom Brady has thrown for 13,106 yards (used 2007 stats because 2008 new injury) 116 tds, and has 35wins. Aaron Rodgers has thrown for 12,374 yards, 88tds, and has 27 wins. While Peyton Manning has thrown for 13,200 yards, 93tds and has he most wins at 36.

But to me the most telling stat is the 2011 stat line. look at his WR/RB Stats.
(through 6 games)
Reggie Wayne
2011 30 receptions 426 yards receiving, and 3 touchdowns.

Austin Collie
2011 15 receptions 139 yards 0 TD's

Joseph Addai
58 carries 257 yards 1 TRd



VS


2010 Reggie Wayne
111 catches 1,355 yards 6td's

2010 Austin Collie
58 catches 649 yards 8td's


2009 Joesph Addai (last full season)
219 attempts 828 yards 10 td's

Do you believe that any of these players will hit the numbers they hit in the previous season? Will they come even close? Will the Colts even have 1 Pro Bowl selection?

The Colts are currently 0-6 with a good chance they could finish with 2 wins or less, my bet is they win 1 game at best. In the past two season, the Colts are a combined 10-2 in their first 6 games of each season, a far cry from where this team is headed.

My argument is simple, I believe no other player in the NFL is more important to his team then #18. That is why he would get my vote for league MVP.


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Why Williams makes the most sense..

So as you all are aware,  the Draft is this evening. Its Christmas in June for us Cavs fans. But could it be the best Christmas ever? Or could we have major regrets? Each player in every draft is always a " risk" but let me explain why taking Derrick Williams at 1 helps the Cavs in this years draft.

Here is what we are hearing.

1. Irving
2. Williams
3. Kanter
4. V. Or some foreign player

The Cavs could use a young point guard no doubt. But my problem with that is.... who does he pass to?

If we take Irving at 1 the other picks fall into place and we are left holding the hot potato at 4. BUT if we take Williams at 1 it will force Minn, to either take ANOTHER POINT GUARD, Or trade the pick. If they trade the pick, that team will most likely take Irving.  Then Utah takes Kanter. At 4 the Cavs now have multiple options. They can take Knight,  Walker, V.  Or trade down to get a later pick.. drafting D. Will forces the other teams hands and to me it makes the most sense.

Here is what I would like to see.

1. D.Williams
2. Irving.
3. Kanter
4  Knight,  Walker, multiple options

Cavs still get the young PG but get a better scorer at 4 overall.

What do you think?

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Trading the Known for the Unknown(s)

Okay another post about the Cav's. How do I even think of stuff to talk about this team.. I don't know.. But here I go.

All over sports talk radio and Twitter I hear one thing. Andy is our best trade asset. They are right, he is. But that doesn't mean you trade him. LeBron James was our best trade asset and we wouldn't trade him. (yes, I know we technically did) Yes, I know that'snot an unfair comparison. The Cav's have been unable to find a 'diamond' in the rough. Let's take a peek at the past 10 years of the Cav's draft history

2009 1 30 Christian Eyenga ON TEAM CURRENTLY
2009 2 46 Danny Green NO LONGER WITH TEAM
2008 1 19 J. J. Hickson ON TEAM CURRENTLY
2006 1 25 Shannon Brown NO LONGER WITH TEAM
2006 2 42 Daniel Gibson ON TEAM CURRENTLY
2006 2 55 Ejike Ugboaja WHO?
2004 1 10 Luke Jackson NO LONGER WITH TEAM
2003 1 1 LeBron James NO LONGER WITH TEAM
2003 2 31 Jason Kapono NO LONGER WITH TEAM
2002 1 6 Dajuan Wagner NO LONGER WITH TEAM
2002 2 34 Carlos Boozer NO LONGER WITH TEAM
2001 1 8 DeSagana Diop NOW LONGER WITH TEAM. AND WHY?
2001 1 20 Brendan Haywood NO LONGER WITH TEAM
2001 2 35 Jeff Trepagnier REALLY? NO LONGER WITH TEAM
2000 1 7 Jamal Crawford I'D LIKE TO HAVE HIM NOW
1999 1 8 Andre Miller NO LONGER WITH TEAM

SO OVER THE PAST 10+ YEARS. The Cav's have 3 players who are still currently on the. 1 who is basically only on the current roster because of record and injury's.


In short. I have little to NO FAITH that the Cav's will be able to make the RIGHT pick without having the first pick ya dig?


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The REAL needs of the Cav's

The title of this could be laughable and I can see why. With the Cav's season well underway, we are all painfully aware of one thing. We need help! Bad! For most of us the season can't go by fast enough and won't go by fast enough. I can't argue you with at all. It is hard to find reasons to watch the team, but I do it anyway.

With that being said, the NBA trade deadline is about 40 days away. So to go back to title of this blog. What are the REAL needs of the Cav's? Jesus you say? Well that would be a help with our outside shooting, but he's weak defensively. Everyone is quick to point to getting Kyrie Irving the point guard from Duke. Now it's hard to argue with picking a young talent like Irving, but I am going to try!

If you look at the best Point Guards in the league and these are in no particular order.

Muggsy Bogues.. sorry had too. one of my all-time fav's

These players to me, are far and away the top pg's in the league. But what separates those elite players? My answer, better play from the 2 and 3 spot.

Rajon Rondo:
Rondo knows that he doesn't have to take over a game. He just needs to play smart and kick to either Pierce or Shuttlesworth errr Allen. Both who average around 20 ppg.

Derek Rose:
Rose, who I believe is the best offensive point guard in the league. Doesn't need 2 guys scoring 20 points per game, but Rose has Deng (SF) who averages 17 points per game.

How about Russel Westbrook?
Westbrook has a top 5 player in Kevin Durant, who has been averaging around 30/ppg this season.. again.

Chris Paul:
Paul is the 2nd leading scorer on his team behind David West (PF). His guards are Trever Ariza at 10ppg and Marco Belinelli again at 10ppg. (both below average guards in my book)

Tony Parker:
Mrs Longoria (what the heck was he thinking) has one of the craftiest plays in Manu Ginobili who is around that 20ppg mark.

Steve Nash:
Nash has it a little harder because his surrounding players have changed dramatically over the past year. But J.Rich was an almost 20ppg and V.Carter is a 18ppg and the ageless wonder Mr. Sprite himself Grant Hill is averaging 15ppg this season.

Stephen Curry
The sharp shooter has one of the leagues top scorers in Monta "Scooter" Ellis at 25ppg.

Deron Williams:
Mr. Williams has AK-47 at 11ppg, Cj Miles at 12ppg. ehh and ehh^squared



So what do we need? Sure a top point guard is hard to come by. But no on expected anything from Rajon Rondo, but when your team has above average players at the Shooting Guard and Small Forward positions their stats will fill themselves.

The Cav's have been rumored to be going after Gerald Wallace and all I have heard is why? He's old blah blah blah. But really, why not? I know we all want a BIG name player to come here but lets face the music. No big name player will want to come here and be on a team that is going to finish with the worst record in the league potentially two years in a row.

I am for the trade of a player like Gerald Wallace. He is a above average scorer at 18ppg on an average team. Most importantly he is under contract for 2 more seasons. How does this help the Cav's you might be wondering.

Well I believe this would allow some great flexibility for the Cav's during the draft. By getting Wallace the Cav's would have the SF position filled up for at least 2 seasons. Obviously I know he is a 30ppg scorer, but thats not what I am looking for. I want a player who can get you that 20ppg average (see above stats from other ELITE guards).

If the Cav's are lucky enough to get Kyrie Iriving with the top pick, Wallace provides and instant player for Irving to play with. If that were to happen, I would be more than willing to bet that Wallace's ppg average would more 20+ppg. Now, if the ping-pong balls don't bounce the Cav's way, they at least know they don't have to worry about the 3 spot for the next two seasons and can go after the best available player at any position.

Now I am not saying Gerald Wallace is the only player the Cav's need to look at , but a player under contract that we are not using for 1 season to burn cap space, and a scorer in the 20ppg vicinity along with a above average point guard could be just what the Cav's are looking for...

God Bless Cleveland....... Please?

(just so you don't think I am crazy, I believe that CP3 and Deron Williams are great, but the guard play around them ISN'T and thats why they have ZERO chance of winning an NBA title this season. But their play is good enough to get them to the playoffs, but they are missing one KEY item!)

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