Kaspers Korner

Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers:

Falcons: Defensively, the big thing is stopping the run as the Panthers have an outstanding run game and the Falcons are ranked 24th in the league against the run.  Offensively, they need to get their running game going and then use the pass off of it.

Carolina Panthers: Get the running game going and Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme cannot turnover the football offensively.  The defense needs to stop the Falcons running game.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Miami Dolphins:

Tampa Bay: The defense needs to find an answer to the Dolphins Wildcat offense as once it gets going it can be tough to stop.  Offensively, they need to find a way to get the running game going against a defense that is fifth in the league against the run.

Dolphins: They need to first and foremost to establish the run so that the game will not become dependent on rookie starting quarterback Chad Henne to make plays.  Defensively, with rookie quarterback Josh Freeman the starter the Dolphins need to stop the run and then get pressure on Freeman to force him into mistakes.

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings:

Lions: Defensively, they need to find a way to stop running back Adrian Peterson and the Vikings running game.  Then they need to get pressure on quarterback Brett Farve to force him into mistakes.  Offensively, they need to keep in check the Vikings defensively as it is one of the best in the National Football League.

Vikings: Defensively, they need to keep in check Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson and then get pressure on Lions quarterback Drew Stafford.  Offensively, they need to get the running game going to limit the number of throws that quarterback Brett Farve’s attempts.

Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets:

Jaguars: The defense needs to stop the run and then pressure Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez into mistakes. Offensively, they need to get the running game going and not turn over the football.

Jets:  Offensively, they need to establish the run and Sanchez cannot commit any turnovers.  Defensively, they need to stop the run and keep Jaguars wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker in check.

Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers:

Bengals: Offensively, they need to establish the run, protect quarterback Carson Palmer, and get wide receiver Chad Ochcocinco involved.  Defensively, they need to stop the running game and not let quarterback Ben Roethlisberger get outside of the pocket.

Steelers: The defense needs to stop the run and then get pressure on Palmer.  Offensively, get the running game going and let Roethlisberger do what he normally does.

New Orleans Saints at Saint Louis Rams:

Saints: Defensively, stop the running game and then get pressure on quarterback Mark Bulger to rattle him.  Offensively, establish the run and then establish a passing attack off of it.

Buffalo Bills at Tennessee Titans:

Bills: Defensively, stop the run.  Offensively, establish a passing attack.

Titans: Offensively, establish the run and utilize quarterback Vince Young’s athleticism.  Defensively, stop the run and get pressure on quarterback.

Denver Broncos at Washington Redskins:

Broncos: Defensively, stop the run.  Offensively establish the run and not turnover the football.

Redskins: Offensively, establish the run and use play action off of it.  Defensively, find a way to stop the run and they get pressure on the quarterback,

Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders:

Chiefs:  The offense needs to establish the attack and protect the quarterback.  Defensively, they need to just stop the run.

Raiders: Defensively, they need to stop the run and get pressure on the Chiefs.  Offensively, quarterback Jamarcus Russell needs to have a good game.

Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals:

Seahawks:  The offense needs to protect quarterback Matt Hasselbeck.  Defensively, they need to get to the quarterback.

Cardinals: The defense needs to get to the quarterback.  Offensively, they need to get the running game going consistently.

Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers:

Cowboys:  The offense needs to establish the run and quarterback Tony Romo needs to not turnover the football.

Packers: Offensively, the offense needs to win the battle at the line of scrimmage.  Defensively, stop the run, get pressure on Romo, and keep wide receiver Miles Austin in check

Philadelphia Eagles at San Diego Chargers:

Eagles:  The defense needs to keep in check the Chargers passing game as it has been good this year.  Offensively, establish the run for once.

Chargers: The defense needs to find away to stop the run and the big play.  Offensively get the running game going.

New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts:

Patriots:  Defensively, get pressure on the quarterback.  Offensively, protect the quarter,

Colts: Protect quarterback Peyton Manning offensively. Then get pressure on Patriots quarterback Tim Brady.

Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns:

Ravens: The offense needs to establish the run  and then the pass with playaction.  Defensively, they just need to stop the run.

Browns:  Run the ball and get good quarterback play offensively,  The defense needs to stop the run and get pressure on the quarterback.

The National Football League first took away elaborate touchdown celebrations.

According to ProFootballTalk.com, they have now taken away any poses that depicts a product.

The NFL has ruled that players are no longeer able to pose in ways that promotes a certain products.

This comes in light of Philadelphia Eagles tight end posing as Captain Morgan after scoring a touchdown.

However, let’s call this what this is as it is simply the NFL closing advertising gaps where companies wouldn’t have to pay the NFL.

In the end it is simply the NFL being its usual greedy selves.

This morning as I usually do I go through my sites looking for material and as I read The Buffalo News’ Jerry Sullivan,s column something dawned on me.

Simply, there is now another reason for Jauron to be dismissed.

Sullivan in his article Thursday suggested that head coach Dick Jauron should stand up and confront Owens for his agents comments.

The fact of the matter is that if it was those comments were made in regard to coaches like Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid or Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher Owens would find himself parked on the bench, or a angry coach in his face at least.

The fact of the matter is that Jauron is a whimp and do nothing.

The fact of the matter is that Owens is reponsible for whatever his agent says as he hired agent Drew Rosenhaus.

In the end the Bills need to cut Owens as things will get worst.

The New York Jets took outside linebacker Vernon Gholston to be an impact player.

Gholston has been nothing but just plain pathetic.

According to ProFootballTalk.com, Gholston was hurt during a walkthrough in practice Wednesday.

That is just simply an indicator of how bad it has been.

In his defense this year he has started only three games.

Also, there is no reason why not to bring him in on obviius passing downs.

In the end the only true way to find out about Gholston is a bust I’d playing him.

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis talked the talk stating he thinks the 49ers should be able to destroy the Chicago Bears offensive line.

With Davis talking the talk now he has to back it up buy walk the walk.

Anybody can talk trash and lose, but truly good teams

The 49ers have the talent to dominate at the line of scrimmage.

In the end they just need to reach down deep and do it.

According to Beckett, via ProFootballTalk.com, it has been learned that Topps will no longer be making football cards.

For many adults this is truly a sad day.

According to the reports, the National Football League Players Association’s marketing branch, Players Incorporated, only granted license to Upper Deck and Panini.
Topps for a long time was the only football card maker untill the 1990’s when the market exploded.

For me it is hard to take this as my first cards ever was a 1987 Topps football set, which I still have.

In the end it is just a reminder that nothing lasts forever.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin earlier this year was hampered by migraines.

With Harvin yet again looking like he is again suffering from migraines one has to wonder if this will cut his career short?

The human brain is still a mystery to many scientists.

Depending on the severity of the migraine they can be disabling.

If Harvin were to suffer a couple of concussion then most likey the severity and the frequency of the migraines will be greater.

In the end if Harvin doesn’t get the triggers for his migraines under control his career is going to done before it even really got started.

Being a parent in the Hamburg Central school district I know all too well about flu.

Its only October and it has ravaged the Armor Elementry as 75 student were ill Monday.

Then today I found out my kids were hit with it.

If you child is has a sore throat or fever keep them home as you will only make matters worst.

Also get a flu shot as it is important factor in fighting it.

If you have questions about vaccines always consult your doctor.

Living out in Hamburg I found out that the Hamburg School District decided to put in the artificial grass on the football field.

What they are doing is setting up athletes for injuries.

Just because the new form of astro turf looks like grass doesn’t mean it is any safer.

The fact of the matter is that it is astro turf, which means there is no give In it.

When a player gets their foot caught in grass the groud gives away eventually, thus preventing injury to the player.

In regards to astro turf there is no give, so when a player gets their cleat stuck they usually wind up tearing their knee.

Schools are suppose to take measures to protect their children.

With Hamburg that is not the case.

In the end the school won’t save money, because they will be sued by parents whose child life is affected forever.

Players and fans of the National Football League are learning about the impact of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy from former NFL players that have died prematurely.

Simply, this is not a problem just for the NFL, but all levels of football.

The cause of CTE is from concussions and the constant impact of football players’ brains.

I know all to well the problems that this can cause I myself suffere from many minor concussions in my senior year of football.

Now, due to this I will suffer from depression and anxiety the rest of my life.

In the end it is time for all levels of football to take actions to limit the chances of players developing this.