Cosell discussed the Raiders' defensive performance against the Broncos with Ron Jaworski this week, and Jaws asked him "did the Raiders practice last week?" Both were appalled by how poorly they played against the Option. Cosell also note that Tebow attempted 6 passes in the second half. What a "winner."
Greg says that the Texans are flat-out a running team now, and they look just as dominant as the legendary running teams that Mike Shanahan had in Denver. Lots of credit to the dominant OL.
Nnamdi Asomugha plays three positions according to Cosell, but only one of them well, and that's press man. Not a slot guy, not a zone guy. Greg not really impressed with Nnamdi overall. Great corner, but only in one aspect of the position.
Cosell is not sold on Haynesworth. Says he's recently looked worse than ever before in his career.
The Titans defense is playing baaaad football right now. They started pretty hot this year, but have just collapsed lately.
Cosell heaps praise on Reggie Bush's recent performances, saying "he looks like the player we expected coming out of USC."
On Roy Helu's performance last week, Cosell says "when have you ever seen a 14 catch game in which the guy really had zero impact on the game?" Says Helu is a straight-line runner who isn't that great of a talent, but he's better than a one-kneed Hightower (obviously) and better than Ryan Torain. Says his success will be scheme-driven.
Greg doesn't think Blaine Gabbert has an NFL future. Says he's not sure discomfort in the pocket and reacting to pressure than isn't there on a consistent basis can be overcome, and unless it is, Gabbert will never be better than he is now. Says Gabbert has a great arm, but he falls away from throws unnecessarily and is struggling because of it.
Cosell notes that certain teams, such as the Steelers, Giants, Jets, and Eagles have made philosophical decisions that they will do everything that they can to take away the pass, and if you want to run, go ahead. Says that unlike the first three teams, the Eagles just can't execute well enough against the run for that idea to be successful. You can't take away the pass and get gashed in the run, or the idea doesn't work. But if you can contain the run enough to not have it kill you, it's a really effective strategy in today's NFL.
In regards to Tebow, Greg basically says expect a poor man's Michael Vick, both in running and passing. I know there are some Vick critics out there who aren't fans of his at all, and if you don't like Vick, you REALLY won't like Tim Tebow. Inferior runner and passer, so imagine the Broncos as being less successful than Vick's Falcons were. That's not exactly the kind of success you want to have.
Greg loves Leon Hall, but doesn't consider him to be a shutdown corner. He loves Bengals DC Mike Zimmer too. Says he does a fantastic job of disguising pressure.
Praise for Bears' DL Idonije. Peppers and he are a great combo.
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