Monday, September 22, 2008

NFL- who's living up to the hype now?

Expected breakout stars that are living up to the hype:

WR Calvin Johnson- Lions

Johnson had two consecutive 100-yard games to begin the season, and he's arguably the best player on Detroit's pathetic offense.

RB Reggie Bush- Saints

Has Reggie finally arrived?  Reggie has over 400 yards of total offense in his first three games, and that doesn't include yards from punt returns.  For the first time in his career, he has scored a touchdown in three consecutive games, including 2 touchdowns against the Broncos.  Last year, Reggie only managed 6 total touchdowns.  In only three games so far, he already has 4.

QB Jay Cutler- Broncos

The "Next Great Superstar QB" has been, um, the next great superstar QB.  Cutler trails only Drew Brees in total passing yards, and he also has 8 touchdowns and just 2 interceptions.  Vince Young and Matt Leinart?  Suck it.  Great QB's come from Vanderbilt.

Disappointments

QB Peyton Manning- Colts

Peyton looks rusty rusty rusty, and the Colts are 0-1.  So far, Eli has been the better Manning.

WR Chad Johnson/ Ocho Cinco- Bengals

He has been a ghost on the field.  If you do a gimmick like that, you better have a wicked season, and so far, Chad hasn't been there.

QB Derek Anderson- Browns

The fans' chants for Brady Quinn now seem warranted.

QB David Garrard- Jaguars

He has not lived up to his huge contract.

QB Carson Palmer- Bengals

The Bungles are 0-3, and Carson Palmer's been way off the mark.  His performance yesterday against the Giants was much better, but he has a ways to go to right the sinking ship.


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