Alright football fans, here is my 2013 preview for the upcoming season! Grab those penalty flags because I am sure some of you will be throwing them as you read this.
AFC EAST
New England -- clearly the best team in the division but there is not really any competition for them. The Dolphins may one day reclaim this division but not as long as a man named Brady is still playing.
Miami -- they get this spot by default. The Jets stink and the Bills have a rookie QB.
Buffalo -- Because they are only slightly better than the Jets.
New York -- The Jets are likely the train wreck of the year, although Oakland could also compete for that title as well. At least we'll have Rex Ryan's press conferences.
AFC NORTH
Cincinnati -- Yes, Who Dey! It's the Bengals year to win the division even if it may only take a 10-6 record to do it.
Baltimore -- They won the Super Bowl then lost a lot of veterans to retirement and free agency. They still have the offense to win some games, though.
Pittsburgh -- Another non-playoff year for Pittsburgh with questions at RB and aging safeties.
Cleveland -- If they had a legitimate option at QB, they'd bump Pittsburgh to last in the division.
AFC SOUTH
Houston -- It'll be a close race with the Colts, but the Texans veteran leadership gives them the edge, especially with Ed Reed in that defense.
Indianapolis -- Andrew Luck had a fantastic rookie year, taking Indy to the playoffs. He'll have a chance to do it again, especially if Bradshaw stays healthy.
Tennessee -- The Titans are on their way back to being competitive. They are my sleeper team in the AFC and could surprise some teams who take them lightly.
Jacksonville -- Blaine Gabbert and Chad Henne... any questions?
AFC WEST
Denver -- The talent level isn't even close here. Peyton still got it. The Chiefs made steps, but they aren't there yet.
Kansas City -- The Chiefs may be the most improved team in the NFL. Alex Smith is a competent QB and if Jamaal Charles is healthy, they should challenge for a wild card spot.
San Diego -- The Chargers only get placed higher than the Raiders because they have a veteran quarterback.
Oakland -- This team could also be a train wreck with the Terrelle Pryor era seemingly ready to begin. Will he be Michael Vick or Akili Smith?
NFC EAST
New York -- The Giants will barely win this division. It may come down to week 17 against Washington.
Washington -- RG3 is a fun player to watch and he'll be back in playoffs again this year.
Dallas -- The Cowboys have lots of talent, but unfortunately, other teams have more. And then there's Romo who just can't get over that hump. Despite all that, they are my NFC sleeper team and could switch spaces with either of the teams above.
Philadelphia -- It's a transition year for them with a rookie NFL coach. If Vick can still play a fast game, maybe they surprise some people.
NFC NORTH
Green Bay -- Like New England, they are clearly the best team. This division won't even be close.
Detroit -- The Lions will rebound and be a contender for a wild card playoff spot. A wild card game is not out of the question if the pieces fall right.
Chicago -- Sometime teams just have one of those years. It'll be the Bears in 2013.
Minnesota -- You gotta love AP. But the question is, how long until we see Matt Cassell?
NFC SOUTH
New Orleans -- Atlanta will give them a run for the division. But Dew Brees and the weapons he has gets it done again.
Atlanta -- Matty Ice is paid among the best, now it is time for him to step up and get things done in the playoffs.
Carolina -- Cam Newton is a beast. And the Panthers are building a team which will compete sooner rather than later.
Tampa Bay -- I like the Buccaneers. However, they just don't have what's needed to compete with the rest of the division.
NFC WEST
Seattle -- Russell Wilson will only get better and that defense is still frightening. It'll be close but they edge San Fran.
San Francisco -- Colin Kaepernick is explosive. Vernon Davis is a beast. They will be right in it, fighting all the way with Seattle.
St. Louis -- This is the year Sam Bradford finally starts to show what he can do. The Rams are adding weapons for him. Give them a year or two.
Arizona -- The last dance for Carson Palmer. He'll be able to get Larry Fitzgerald the ball. But what else will they be able to do. Oh, they do have a good defense. Just not good enough to keep the Cards from a dismal season.
Thanks for reading. Have fun cheering for your favorite team this season. And remember, if you cannot be a poet, be the poem.
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Sunday, September 1, 2013
Inside the Craft, Part One
A few months ago, when I decided to change the direction of this blog and also put more emphasis on it as a whole, I stated I would occasionally present to you entries about my life. This is the first of such entries.
I'm sure I'm not alone in going to a job five days a week that isn't anything close to what I'd prefer to be doing. I have no doubt many of you out there do the same thing. I have a job that provides consistent hours, health insurance and a 401K. Many people right now would trade body part or prized possessions to have such a job. I understand that and I'm not ungrateful for the job I do have. The thing is, I hate it. It's repetitive and boring and so not me. Yes, it's better than sweating in a 100+ degree kitchen all day. I'm sitting in an office all day instead. Now, I'm not completely against ever working in a restaurant again. But if I do, it'll be because I own the place. I'm not going to be the kitchen bitch ever again.
What would I do instead of working in an office, you ask? Well I don't think the porn career is ever going to happen, so I can cross that off the list. I can't make a living writing this blog. However, if any of you know someone who would pay me to write this shit, please let me know. I need a job where I can use my creativity, even if it just in short bursts throughout the day. I don't have that right now and it's killing me. Not killing me physically, but it's killing me mentally and emotionally and that might be worse. If I could go to a new job this week, it would be to work for Revolver. (For those of you unfamiliar with Revolver, it's a hard rock/heavy metal magazine.) That's a job I would love. I'd be channeling my creativity and dealing with content in which I was truly interested. I'm not interested in the least amount with what I do five days a week right now. Again, I'm sure many of you out there feel the same way about your jobs. I know we all have bills to pay and food to buy so we do what we must. It would be better though if I didn't thoroughly hate it.
Me not liking my job has nothing to do with the company. The company is great and my co-workers are great. The employees do a lot of charity work, most notably with Relay for Life. They hold fund raisers for employees who have a death in the family or are victim of a natural disaster. The company offers incentives to employees who wish to quit smoking or lose weight as well as encouraging blood donation. So I can say nothing negative about the company. It's just not a place for someone with a raging imagination. So hopefully you all can see my dilemma. I appreciate the perks and benefits which come with this job. But there is this part of me that needs more. There is this voice inside me screaming to be unleashed upon the world. I have this creative spirit suffering each day it's oppressed and silenced as I sit at a desk processing sample product orders for a promotional products company. But it's what pays the bills and it's the life I live. At least I can wear my iPod while I'm working. It's probably the only thing keeping me sane.
This was part one of a look inside the Craft. I'm not sure how often I'll post entries like this, but they will get more personal moving forward. Thank you all for reading and as you should know by now, if you cannot be the poet, be the poem.
"Like" my page: www.facebook.com/JTLovecraft
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I'm sure I'm not alone in going to a job five days a week that isn't anything close to what I'd prefer to be doing. I have no doubt many of you out there do the same thing. I have a job that provides consistent hours, health insurance and a 401K. Many people right now would trade body part or prized possessions to have such a job. I understand that and I'm not ungrateful for the job I do have. The thing is, I hate it. It's repetitive and boring and so not me. Yes, it's better than sweating in a 100+ degree kitchen all day. I'm sitting in an office all day instead. Now, I'm not completely against ever working in a restaurant again. But if I do, it'll be because I own the place. I'm not going to be the kitchen bitch ever again.
What would I do instead of working in an office, you ask? Well I don't think the porn career is ever going to happen, so I can cross that off the list. I can't make a living writing this blog. However, if any of you know someone who would pay me to write this shit, please let me know. I need a job where I can use my creativity, even if it just in short bursts throughout the day. I don't have that right now and it's killing me. Not killing me physically, but it's killing me mentally and emotionally and that might be worse. If I could go to a new job this week, it would be to work for Revolver. (For those of you unfamiliar with Revolver, it's a hard rock/heavy metal magazine.) That's a job I would love. I'd be channeling my creativity and dealing with content in which I was truly interested. I'm not interested in the least amount with what I do five days a week right now. Again, I'm sure many of you out there feel the same way about your jobs. I know we all have bills to pay and food to buy so we do what we must. It would be better though if I didn't thoroughly hate it.
Me not liking my job has nothing to do with the company. The company is great and my co-workers are great. The employees do a lot of charity work, most notably with Relay for Life. They hold fund raisers for employees who have a death in the family or are victim of a natural disaster. The company offers incentives to employees who wish to quit smoking or lose weight as well as encouraging blood donation. So I can say nothing negative about the company. It's just not a place for someone with a raging imagination. So hopefully you all can see my dilemma. I appreciate the perks and benefits which come with this job. But there is this part of me that needs more. There is this voice inside me screaming to be unleashed upon the world. I have this creative spirit suffering each day it's oppressed and silenced as I sit at a desk processing sample product orders for a promotional products company. But it's what pays the bills and it's the life I live. At least I can wear my iPod while I'm working. It's probably the only thing keeping me sane.
This was part one of a look inside the Craft. I'm not sure how often I'll post entries like this, but they will get more personal moving forward. Thank you all for reading and as you should know by now, if you cannot be the poet, be the poem.
"Like" my page: www.facebook.com/JTLovecraft
Follow me on Twitter: @JTLovecraft
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