Observations and Overreactions from Preseason Week 1

Ah, the pre-season. A glorious time when every NFL fan breaks out their microscope and analyzes meaningless games way too much. Fantasy owners are changing their draft boards with every long touchdown pass to “who is that??” And here at the Redding Report, we’re no exception, over-reacting to anything and everything we possibly can. Won’t you join us?

The Patriots are going to the Super Bowl! They opened last night’s game against Philadelphia with a six-play scoring drive and NEVER EVEN THREW THE BALL. Then they scored again on their second drive, this time with Tom Brady repeatedly throwing to rookie receivers who clearly already have his utmost trust. Not to mention, LeGarrette Blount and Stevan Ridley are each going to rush for over 3,000 yards this season. In Philly they had 101 yards with a pair of scores, and 92 yards with a touchdown, respectively. Fantasy owners; don’t miss out on these steals!

The Cardinals are about to unleash the greatest defense of all time! Friday against Green Bay, Arizona’s defense pitched a perfect game in 17-0 win over the golden boys. And that was with Tyrann Mathieu playing with the SECOND team, where he did this. Once the Honey Badger gets moved up to the starting squad, no quarterback will ever complete a pass on the Mathieu-Peterson combo. Can you say 2000 Ravens?

Jon Bostic is already better than Brian Urlacher! In his first NFL game, the former Gator snatched a Cam Newton pass out of the air and took it 51 yards for a touchdown. What was Brian Urlacher doing last night? Watching Jon Bostic’s pick-six on T.V., that’s what. Isn't it obvious? Bostic wears 57, Urlacher's 56...plus 1. Advantage, Bostic.  

The Jets are doomed! This one is actually not an over-reaction. Mark Sanchez threw a pick and had a generally Sanchez-type game on Friday, but rookie Geno Smith played so bad that Rex Ryan said he didn’t even see Sanchini’s pick. On top of that, Geno added to his dismal performance by injuring his ankle and leaving the game. Sorry New Jersey, not this year.