New England Patriots problems

There are somethings that the Patriots organization could do better. I think the play calling has to change in order to help Tom Brady & the line out. When you make the play calling a little simpler so that the offensive line can gain confidence. Quick screens, draw plays and other short plays can help an offensive line.   

Steve Smith Sr. redemption against the Panthers

Steve Smith Sr. is balling right now for the Baltimore Ravens at the age of 35 really out there playing like he 25 but whose counting. Age doesn't really matter as long as you taking care of your body and staying in shape. I understand his reaction that he made in response to the Panthers comments after the game. All he needs to due is continue playing with a chip on his shoulder. My advice would be that from now every team that I play against is the Carolina Panthers and if he does that then he will be in the Pro Bowl at wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens.

Donald Sterling controversy

Browns GM Ray Farmer says Brian Hoyer is better than Johnny Manziel "by a substantial margin"

Johnny Manziel has only been in Cleveland for 10 days. The head coach of the Cleveland Browns said that Manziel was inconsistent which is what he is supposed to be. It is expected. We all know that Manziel is talented athlete. All Manziel needs to do is take this as motivation. It's just another opportunity to prove his doubters wrong. Everyone that is a Cleveland Browns may not be sold on Manziel yet. Hoyer showed potential and Manziel just has to wait his turn. Manziel just needs to spend more time in the playbook and watching film on himself so that he can improve himself. I think Ray Farmer said this to motivate Johnny to be better so that it would also bring more competition to Hoyer. A lot of people didn't give Manziel a chance to beat Nick Saban and the Tide. Manziel will get his chance to prove himself in preseason.

Pacers/Hawks game 3 recap

Should Hibbert be benched? I don't think so. He just a pep talk. Feed him the ball and tell him to dunk it. He needs to get tough maybe even watch some film of how Shaq would do. This is the NBA playoffs. This team has proven what it takes to be a contender. The problem is they are just now realizing that you have to do it night in and night out. They were so hype on getting the #1 seed and getting got them down 2-1 in the series. The Hawks believe they can beat them and when you play a team that you are better than and they believe that can be you. Then you are in a dangerous place. The Pacers shut up critics in game 2 but they have to win the series. They are too focused on the Heat whom they may not play in the finals. They need to re-establish their goals. Take it 1 game at a time. Paul George needs to step up as the leader of this team. Indiana shot a 25% (5for 20) from the three point line inwhich they have to get better. The Hawks shot 35%. The Hawks out played them in the 3rd quarter 28-20. The Hawks just have their number right now & Pacers need to answer.No one is going to give you a championship you have to earn it. The bright spot for Indiana is that Scola is playing much better than in game 1. I believe the Hawks will still win the series.

Pacers/Hawks recap game 1

I wasn't at all surprised that the Hawks beating the Pacers. At half time the score was tied up & when a team feels like they have a chance to win. Then they can play better than expected. The Pacers struggled on offensive late in the season. The lost against the Cavs big & the Hawks feel like they have a chance. If the Pacers don't get it together then they will be at home. They wanted the #1 and they got it. Sometimes you can bite off more than you can chew. The momentum has swung in the Hawks favor. The Hawks won in the 3rd quarter 30-16. Jeff Teague had a playoff career in 28 points. We have to remember that the Hawks are 3-0 at the center against the Pacers. Just keep that in mind because they feel like they can beat the Pacers and they proved that in Game 1. George had a great game leading in 5 categories for the Pacers 24 points, 1o rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks. The Hawks came out firing on all cylinders with 16-2 run to start the game. What good is it to have the #1 seed and you can't make to the finals. A championship is still a championship depsite what seed you start with. The Pacers have to play their game and bring the momentum back in their favor but it will very difficult. Indiana did have some positive things to pull from this game they lead in rebounds, points in the paint, offensive rebounds, fast break points and turnovers a category that you don't want to lead in. Game 2 back in Indiana

Rockets/Blazers Game 1 recap

This was a great game to watch. The Rockets gave the game away. When Aldridge & Lopez went out. The Rockets should have put their foot on the gas pedal. They took the Blazers bench players lightly. I do believe the refs made a bad call when Howard traveled then again he was called for his 6th foul so I guess it balances itself out. You have to give credit to the Blazers for stepping up. The Blazers also played good defense on Harded down the stretch. Aldridge played like a man on a misson. It's playoff time. Play Hard or Go Home.