Nick Ferraro

Last Week: 8 –7 vs. spread 10 –5 straight up   Year to Date: 13 – 17 vs. spread 17 – 13 straight up  Week two was a big improvement over a pathetic week one, but we’re still not where we want to be. This week we even out the record against the spread, and we… Read more

by Nick Ferraro 1.  Seattle Seahawks – The Seahawks clamped a potent Cardinals offense.  They are 2-0 without a big game from Alexander. 2.  Indianapolis Colts – It was an easy day at the office for Manning and company. 3.  Cincinnati Bengals – Rudi Johnson is thriving behind the Bengals big-time offensive line. 4.  San… Read more

By Nick Ferraro Last Week: 5 – 10 vs. spread 7 – 8 straight up Okay, that was terrible. That wasn’t the way we wanted to start the season, but hopefully the worst is over.  Raiders at Ravens (-13) After the poor showing on Monday, it’s hard to imagine the Raider offense getting much done… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1.      Pittsburgh Steelers – the champs can win games with Charlie Batch at QB.  How many teams can say that? 2.      Seattle Seahawks – Not very impressive, but a road win nonetheless.  Adding Deion Branch is a big move. 3.      Indianapolis Colts – a very nice road win against a quality opponent… Read more

By Nick Ferraro Saints at Browns (-3) The Saints will have a much better season than they did last year without a true home game.  I am not ready to take them on the road though. Browns 23 Saints 13 Eagles (-5.5) Texans The Texans are headed in the right direction under Kubiak.  The Eagles… Read more

By Nick Ferraro NFC East 1.      Dallas             11-5 2.      *Philadelphia   10-6 3.      New York         8-8 4.      Washington     8-8   The Cowboys will squeak out a division win.  They will have the best defense and an explosive offense if Owens stays on the field.  Philadelphia will surprise people this season.  Their early schedule is a dream… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1.  Pittsburgh Steelers – losing Randle El and Bettis isn’t enough to drop the champs from the top spot to enter the season.  The running game will be fine, and the air attack they flashed in the playoffs has to worry the rest of the league. 2.  Seattle Seahawks – the Seahawks defense… Read more

By Nick Ferraro Offensive Backfield 1. Seattle – Matt Hasselbeck, Shaun Alexander, Mack Strong 2. Kansas City – Trent Green, Larry Johnson, Ronnie Cruz 3. Cincinnati – Carson Palmer, Rudi Johnson, Jeremy Johnson 4. NY Giants – Eli Manning, Tiki Barber, Jim Finn 5. Miami – Dante Culpepper, Ronnie Brown, Fred Beasley The Seahawks have the MVP, a bulldozer in… Read more

By Nick Ferraro  Catcher: Joe Mauer – Minnesota Twins Mauer leads the world with a .392 average.  He is a big part of the Twins recovery from an early season disaster. Honorable Mention – Ramon Hernandez, Orioles   First Base: Albert Pujols – St. Louis Cardinals Pujols is still among the leading first basemen in… Read more

 By Nick Ferraro  1.     Chicago White Sox        47-25 It may be a repeat if Ozzie can keep himself from forcing the team to let him go.     2.     New York Mets               47-28 The Mets are seemingly up 1-0 on everyone before the game even starts.     3.     Boston Red Sox             44-28 Is it too… Read more

By Nick Ferraro There is good news this weekend for teams needing help along the lines.  There are elite prospects on both offense and defense and solid depth through the later rounds.  That depth will likely mean more draft-day deals than usual as weaker teams with multiple positions to fill look to trade down in… Read more