On Monday, Joe Flacco will sign a long term deal with the Ravens that will make him the highest paid quarterback in the NFL, but if the deal doesn’t include Bryant McKinnie, we won’t get our money’s worth. It was the addition of McKinnie to the O-line at the start of the playoffs that finally gave Joe the time to throw and be the elite quarterback, albeit for 4 games, that he claims he is. Traditionally, the year after a huge contract signing (6 years, $120.6M) is a huge let down. Retiring Ray Lewis and Matt Birk freed up $6M in cap space, but more must be freed to keep us a contender. If Flacco was under a microscope before (Remember, I keep calling him “Average Joe Flacco”), the next several seasons will amplify the magnification on him, as he now tasked with proving he is worth of every dollar now being paid to him.
Orioles:
Orioles have been cruising through spring training so far. Pitching, 1 to 2 innings at a time per pitcher, has done well, and the offense has produced enough to win games. Spring training, is spring training, and as they say in financial terms, past performance is no indication of future success. Headlines worth note is that Roberts back is back, ass is Reimold’s injury wagon. Opening odds are 40:1 for the Orioles to win the World Series.
Alouettes
TSN had an interesting article on Dan Hawkins, their new head coach.
Blast:
The Blast (21-5) have a 1 game lead over the Milwaukee Wave (19-5) after beating them last weekend to conclude the Blast’s regular season. Milwaukee plays tonight and Sunday to finish out their regular season. The Blast need the Wave to lose either game to clinch the regular season title, and a home game against Chicago next Saturday. If the Wave win both remaining games, the Blast will host Missouri next Saturday. MISL Championship game is on March 16.
Chesapeake Bayhawks: (Home games at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium)
Seeking a pulse on Florida’s interest level for lacrosse, the Rochester Rattlers will host the Bayhawks on April 27 at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida. The 2013 schedule has been released. Hawkette tryouts are now open.
Charm:
The Charm will open the 2013 season at Jacksonville on May 25.
Capitals (See website for more details):
The Caps lost to Philly on Wednesday and are now 1 point ahead of Columbus for worst record in the NHL.
Wizards (See website for more details):
The Wizards have lost 2 in a row, but have settled into 3rd place in their division, 3 games ahead of Orlando, but 15 games behind Atlanta.
Mystics (See website for more details):
Season opens May 27.
D.C.United (See website for more details):
The 2013 Schedule has been released.
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Schedule
| 2012 Preseason | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Opponent | Time | Result | |
| Thursday, August 9, 2012 | @Atlanta Falcons | 7:30 PM | W 31-17 | |
| Friday, August 17, 2012 | Detroit Lions | 8:00 PM | L 27-12 | |
| Thursday, August 23, 2012 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 7:30 PM | W 48-17 | |
| Thursday, August 30, 2012 | @Saint Louis Rams | 8:00 PM | L 31-17 | |
| 2012 Regular Season | ||||
| Date | Opponent | Record | Time | Result |
| Monday, September 10, 2012 | Cincinnati Bengals | 18-14 Overall, 11-6 Home | 7:00 PM | W 44-13 |
| Sunday, September 16, 2012 | @Philadelphia Eagles | 1-1-1 Overall, 1-0-1 Away | 1:00 PM | L 24-23 |
| Sunday, September 23, 2012 | New England Patriots | 1-7 Overall, 0-2 Home | 8:20 PM | W 31-30 |
| Thursday, September 27, 2012 | Cleveland Browns | 19-7 Overall, 10-3 Home | 8:20 PM | W 23-16 |
| Sunday, October 7, 2012 | @Kansas City Chiefs | 3-3 Overall, 2-0 Away | 1:00 PM | W 9-6 |
| Sunday, October 14, 2012 | Dallas Cowboys | 3-0 Overall, 2-0 Home | 1:00 PM | W 31-29 |
| Sunday, October 21, 2012 | @Houston Texans | 6-0 Overall, 3-0 Away | 1:00 PM | L 43-13 |
| Sunday, November 4, 2012 | @Cleveland Browns | 19-7 Overall, 9-4 Away | 1:00 PM | W 25-15 |
| Sunday, November 11, 2012 | Oakland Raiders | 6-1 Overall, 4-0 Home | 1:00 PM | W 55-20 |
| Sunday, November 18, 2012 | @pittsburgh steelers | 14-21 Overall, 6-12 Away | 8:20 PM | W 13-10 |
| Sunday, November 25, 2012 | @San Diego Chargers | 4-4 Overall, 2-4 Away | 4:05 PM | W 16-13 OT |
| Sunday, December 2, 2012 | pittsburgh steelers | 15-21 Overall, 8-9 Home | 4:25 PM | L 23-20 |
| Sunday, December 9, 2012 | @Washington Redskins | 3-1 Overall, 2-1 Away | 1:00 PM | L 31-28 OT |
| Sunday, December 16, 2012 | Denver Broncos | 6-3 Overall, 5-0 Home | 1:00 PM | L 34-17 |
| Sunday, December 23, 2012 | New York Giants | 3-1 Overall, 1-0 Home | 4:25 PM | W 33-14 |
| Sunday, January 30, 2012 | @Cincinnati Bengals | 18-14 Overall, 7-9 Away | 1:00 PM | L 23-17 |
| 2012 Post Season | ||||
| Date | Opponent | Record | Time | Result |
| Sunday, January 6 | Indianapolis Colts | 3-9 Overall, 3-4 Home | 1:00 PM | W 24-9 |
| Saturday, January 12 | @Denver Broncos | 6-4 Overall, 1-3 Away | 4:30 PM | W 38-35 (2 OT) |
| Sunday, January 20 | @New England Patriots | 2-7 Overall, 1-5 Away | 4:30 PM | W 28-13 |
| Sunday, February 3 | San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans |
3-1 Overall | 6:20 PM | W 34-31 |
Relevant Football Links
- NFL: Tie Breaking Procedures
- Johnny Road Trip NFL Schedules 2010-2017
- PrintYourBrackets.com Good source of printable team schedules
- NFL Rule Book
- Spotrac.com Awesome source of player contracts and impact on salary cap
Iggy’s Predictions
- None.
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