Whats more fun than Franchise...?

Sports video games are a regular occurrence in the Video Game landscape.  They come out around the same time every year.  Many people love taking their favorite team, or in some cases the worst team, and taking them through the years either rebuilding the team or winning 12 straight championships (see Madden 2006 on my xbox). 

For me Franchise is ok.  I'll start and finish like one year (madden) or about a week (mlb).  For me its all about CAREER MODES.  I love taking a player from scratch and trying to become a hall of famer.  I have career modes currently going in: MLB 2k10, 2k11, 2k12.  NBA 2k12.  NCAA Football 12, MLB 10: The Show and NHL 12. 

The 2k Baseball games are fun in the sense its easy for me to put up absolutely insane stats, such as over 100 Homeruns in a season.  The Show takes more effort and is a much harder, yet more rewarding experience. 

Since I get lazy and have trouble writing posts I shall start tracking some of my stuff on here.  Its fine if you don't want to read it, but hey, it gives me post material! 

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My NFL wildcard Weekend picks!

Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans

I'll take the Bengals in this one.  Texans are down to what seems like their 80th string QB and are starting Jake Delhomme.  Woooooooo, all the confidence in them Texans!

Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints

I'm picking the Saints because they absolutely embarrassed the Lions when they played earlier this year.

Atlanta Falcons at New York Giants

This one I don't know about....I'll take Atlanta though.  Giants Secondary is still pretty awful.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos

Steelers.  Denver can't put up enough points to beat a quality opponent. 

Redskins Pick Ryan Kerrigan

This pick, in my opinion, is a sign of the change of times in D.C.  In the past with a 10th overall pick they would of chosen a QB or a flashy Wide Receiver.  Honestly, they need both of those things....but this pick is not a most talented guy around, but he makes up for it in intensity and enthusiasm for the game.  They even traded down from the 10th to 16th and acquired a second pick from Miami in the process.  That I like.  He will instantly make their defense better.  How you ask?  Teams can no longer double team Brian Orakpo.  They have two talented pass rushers and I really hope they decide to send either Orakpo or Kerrigan after the QB on EVERY down while the other goes into coverage.  Trick up the offensive line.  Who are you going to try to double team now? 

Bottom Line:  The Skins Defense just got a whole lot better and more suited for a 3-4 even though there are concerns about Kerrigan not being "big enough" for the position.  I personally doubt it'll be a problem.  He won't be a bust, but he also might not be a superstar.  I can live with just consistency. 

Fun Side Note:  He is the Big Tens All Time leader in Forced Fumbles.  His Career total of 14 puts him in a 4 way tie for the most in FBS history.

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