The 49ers have no shot at the NFC West? Question marks, indeed.

Truly, I’ve gotten the idea to write thanks to two comments in my standings predictions post. No offense by them, but the undoubted love that is being given to the San Fransisco 49ers is absurd. I’m positive that Seattle or St. Louis will knock them off this season, as they have done for the past four years. My idea that the Rams would win the NFC West came from this article from another blog (Nikki’s boyfriend Troy’s blog). Just an excerpt from it:

What’s stated is that the 49ers are still really immature and aren’t even half ready to take control of the NFC West division. It’s obvious that they’re still a year away as Alex Smith still needs more time to grow, and he’s without his silver spoon-man in Norv Turner. Quite frankly, paying a cornerback $80 million bucks isn’t worth it neither. I think the Rams improvements were highly more worthwhile than what the 49ers have done this season as the Rams have added guys like Bennett, McMichael, [Dante and James] Hall. And I’m not done. While it may look as if they have only added guys to their offense (albeit I did add James Hall — who is a defensive end.) They have added to their defense with Adam Carriker, Jonathan Wade, and Todd Johnson. (to special teams.) Carriker and Wade may be Rookies, but they are fierce, competitive, and are bound to become good players. The problem I see is rookies being jammed up on the interior of the Rams d-line.

As the off-season goes on, I’ll add more opinions.

One last note, these guys are idiots. I stopped watching when they mentioned that the Rams just had a decent QB.

- Kaitlyn

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Red Sox Fan Chugs Something Other Than Beer at the Game

What’s interesting that many of us miss out on when it comes down to the Red Sox and Yankees fans? Well, Red Sox fans are optimistic and always on the uprise to new horizons. This lady was raising the cup to her mouth to chug down some mustard. Ugh!

I guess that goes to show people will eat or drink the rawest things for money.

- Nikki

Eat your heart out, Yankees fans!

With a little work and a 3-second effort, I found this video on Funny or Die’s website. And then had to go over to YouTube to get the code to post it on here. Oh, the video is over Roger Clemens trying to return to the Yankees in 2057. Enjoy.

Rocket! Rocket! Rocket!

Who Are We Kidding? Are the Patriots Set To Win Another Superbowl?

Yep, the New England Patriots are just a lock to win another Super Bowl this year. Hand it to them. Officially close the 2007-2008 year. Since everyone has the Patriots entering, and exiting Super Bowl XLII with the Lombardi trophy. I guess everyone thinks that, right?

Nope! Not just yet. Sure, they got a Randy Moss that played apathetic last year compared to the breathtaking player that once wore a purple jersey in Minnesota eight times a year and then some. Not to mention they worked their way up to sign Donte Stallworth after he took Philly by storm. So the Pats have two new receivers that have had some disputes with their attitudes in their past. But Moss has actually acted on them.

Moss has sure had his run-ins with being the bad ass wide out in the NFL at one point in time. Anyone remember when he walked off the field against the Redskins as he knew the game was over? I know you remember what kind of disarrayed stunt he pulled in Lambeau Field in 2005 during the Wildcard Round to have fun mocking Packers fans.

Randy Moss, Donte Stallworth, Wes Welker, Adalius Thomas. Four of their [best] signings, and people are writing them to go to the Super Bowl. There have been teams of all sports that people suspect them to win the big game (or series) so easily that it’s hardly any work. People want to give the Patriots the title already without looking at the teams that could take them doing.

So hmmmmm, what if Moss gets into a sideline argument with Tom Brady. What are the scenarios in this possible case?

A.) Moss throws a punch at Brady and miss, Brady latches on to Moss and tosses him onto the table holding up the Gatorade and pats the wrinkles off of his jersey. Moss stands up and shoves Brady now, following it up with a “I Be Marshall, bitch!”

(NOTE: “I Be Marshall” is my version of Randy Moss’s version of We Are Marshall.)

B.) Brady shoves Moss aside and reassures to his #1 Wide Out that there is no gleam in his eye, and he’s up to the challenge of getting on the field and passing to Moss on every other down. Moss folds his arms and smiles, turning away to the action of the Patriots defense.

C.) Moss bitches out Brady following a drive that ended in a 3-and-out asking his Quarterback why he didn’t receive the ball after reportedly being triple covered. Brady simply replied, “I seen your do-rag slipping out of the back of your helmet and I felt that it would have slowed you up.”

Oh God, there are so many scenarios that could take place this year for the Patriots on the sidelines between Moss and Brady. Better yet, a Moss-Belichick 5-second conflict would be oh-so dramatic with Belichick ending the argument with a “I will disallow you wearing a do-rag if you keep this up. I’ll count to 3, and if you don’t shut up…1….2..—” like the way parents talk to children.

Does anyone have any ideas on possible argument scenarios on the sidelines between two players (or maybe a group!) of the 2007-2008 New England Patriots? Please leave us a comment with your thoughts.

- Nikki

The Sports Chicks Weekly Roundup!

Hey everyone, Kaitlyn here again. For the next couple of weeks I’m going to try and write a weekly roundup each Sunday on the happenings in sports and my opinion surrounding the topic. The good thing is that my friend and co-admin Nikki and I will both trade over on who is writing the roundup each Sunday, which will help out both of us, and will keep the blog activity running high. Let’s get this going!

Sosa blasts No. 600
I’ve never been a baseball fan to the max. I’ve always watched it here and there. But everyone who has actually paid the least bit of attention since 1998 know Sammy Sosa. McGwire and Sosa’s homerun chase sent waves throughout the world signaling Baseball is Back. It seems to me that not many people appreciate what he does for the sport! Slammin’ Sammy is a humble player of the game of baseball and plays with dignity and pride. If only people spent more time celebrating this wonderful achievement instead of questioning and debating with others over if he should make the hall of fame or not. That should chill off.

Pacman Jones, what happened?
Again, Adam Jones has gotten into trouble with the law (as if he hasn’t gotten in enough trouble already) and is facing two felony charges for a melee that happened where? You guessed it! A strip club. I guess it’s the fun time that Pacman has that gets him going to want to continue to spend his time with his friends that have nothing to lose, while he could be protecting his investment and holding up his priorities. It’s bad enough that he’s suspended for the entire NFL season. But now the whole arrangement has gone downhill now that he is into even more trouble.

Kobe Bryant.. Traded?
Wake me up when Kobe is traded. I am practically clogging my ears and batting my eyelashes at the mediocrity of this. The last time I heard him talk, he said I’m a Laker for Life. It’s more like I’m a Laker for Life if Kupchak brings in some players because I can’t lead a team on my own. I despise this man for what he did in 2003 at a Colorado hotel, and despise him even more for turning the back on the organization that was behind his back through the hard times he had following the rape allegations. I’m absolutely disgusted by his bombastic actions.

That’s it for the Weekly Roundup. If you have any suggestions/comments/rants/or anything at all, feel free to drop a comment here or send us an e-mail at thesportschicks@hotmail.com

- Kaitlyn

2007-2008 NFL Standing Predictions

Just some of my quick predictions for the 07-08 NFL season! The depth is lacked, but more explaining will do throughout as the NFL season doesn’t start till September!

AFC East
1. New England Patriots (this is truly a no-brainer. Their offense is their defense, and Tom Brady is their quarterback.)
2. New York Jets (They were a playoff team last year. They will be this year.)
3. Buffalo Bills (Losman is finally getting his feet wet as the QB)
4. Miami Dolphins (Defense won’t be able to carry them, and neither will John Beck)

AFC North
1. Baltimore Ravens (theres no reason they should be lower. They instantly made their offense better over the offseason with the Mcgahee addition and Ray Lewis is determined.)
2.) Cincinnati Bengals (jailcats, losing Tory James, and look out for Carson Palmer. The first 2 were meant to be bad judgements.)
3.) Cleveland Browns (everyone is preaching that Brady will be a bust. He has the QB poise and the IQ, not to mention he’s dead sexy.)
4.) Pittsburgh Steelers (Lost their bruiser LB, head coach, only has 1 threatening wide out, and aren’t the same team from 2004-2006)

AFC South
1.) Indianapolis Colts (who else?)
2.) Tennessee Titans (Vince Young is unstoppable when he’s in the mode)
3.) Jacksonville Jaguars (QB situation. How are you going to fix it?)
4.) Houston Texans (Nothing new here.)

AFC West
1. Denver Broncos (they had a great offseason and Cutler can only get better..)
2. San Diego Chargers (one reason I have them 2nd: Norv Turner)
3. Oakland Raiders (um, they have to improve a bit over the team that’s last..)
4. Kansas City Chiefs (down, down, down!)

NFC East
1. Dallas Cowboys (more talent than the rest of their division)
2. Philadelphia Eagles (who? Oh yea, McNabb has to step up and have a big year or maybe Kevin Kolb will!)
3. New York Giants (no Tiki. Who is Brandon Jacobs?)
4. Washington Redskins (Campbell won’t be able to lead this team to the playoffs)

NFC North
1. Chicago Bears (the only downside is Rex Grossman)
2. Green Bay Packers (this team is bad, but still better than the Vikings or Lions)
3. Detroit Lions (their offense is a lot better than Minnesota’s)
4. Minnesota Vikings (Tavares Jackson is young and un-wise)

NFC West
1. St. Louis Rams (the sexiest offense in the whole NFL. They aren’t one to joke with)
2. Seattle Seahawks (they have a great QB and RB. Their defensive backs and Linebacker core is great too!)
3. San Fransisco 49ers (so they have an overpaid CB now. They still need veteran work!)
4. Arizona Cardinals (same song)

That was probably the worst thing you have ever read in your life. But thanks for taking the time to do it!

- Kaitlyn