Players who have under preformed after week 8
Chris Johnson/RB/Tennessee-CJ2K signed a HUGE contract during the offseason. He held out of training camp, showed up weeks one-three out of shape. You think by week eight he would right the ship? No. he has gotten worse. He has 107 carries for 302 yards, 2.9 ypc and 1 td. His back up, Javon Ringer, has out preformed the fastest man in the NFL. This is just truly pathetic.
Joe Flacco, Matt Ryan, Mark Sanchez, Josh Freeman/QB/ BAL,ATL,NYJ,TB- These four have been lockout casualties. Each took a big step each season and have taken a BIG step back this season. These four have put up some good games this year, but failed to play at a consistent level. I still do expect these four to become annual Pro Bowlers, just not this year.
The entire Indianapolis Franchise - Yes, Peyton Manning is out, yes, he does make you all better, but this is just sad. Now, I’m from Baltimore, so Indy falling flat on their face is great for me. This is a prime example of why you don’t build your ENTIRE TEAM AROUND ONE PLAYER! This team is nothing without 18 under center. Reggie Wayne is o top 10 receiver but has been playing like a back up, Jeff Saturday is the only person who has played well on the offensive line, and don’t get me started on defense. They can’t even stop a nose bleed. The blame really goes on the front office and coaching.
The Referees- If you want inconsistent, look no further. Officiating has been TERRIBLE this year. I am all for player safety, but when you are pressuring the QB, you need to hit him as hard as possible. I’ll use an example, when Clay Matthews hit Christian Ponder square in the hips, he was flagged for roughing and fined by the NFL, But when Joe Flacco was hit in the head this Sunday by Darnell Docket, a flag was nowhere to be seen. Its just god awful, inconsistent, and drives fans crazy. You can’t even touch Brady or Rodgers without getting flagged. Refs, you need to step up your game.
100% agree with everything in this post.
