I think the Cards have a legitimate shot at Sunday Night Football in Week 14.
I know this is looking ahead, but for the sake of conversation, let's say Seattle and the Cards both win their next two games. That would leave them at 8-4 (SEA) & (gasp) 7-5 (ARI).
The rest schedule is not very appetizing for NBC. Look at this:
Taken from USA Today article:
With those three games off the board - and CHI & WAS and NO & ATL on alternate nights - there isn't a lot from which they can choose. I checked with my Magic 8 ball and the results were interesting.
If Seattle continues to bring a solid offense and the Cards continue with their defense they had last two games, this could be attractive on a lot of fronts. Division game - playoff implications - and two fun teams to watch (even though I HATE Seattle.)
Link to USA Today article:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/mccarthy/2006-11-30-mccarthy-counterpoint_x.htm
Now, back to reality. Bring on San Francisco!
I know this is looking ahead, but for the sake of conversation, let's say Seattle and the Cards both win their next two games. That would leave them at 8-4 (SEA) & (gasp) 7-5 (ARI).
The rest schedule is not very appetizing for NBC. Look at this:
Taken from USA Today article:
Week 14. CBS wisely protected Pittsburgh at New England, while Fox put a moat around Giants-Eagles. NBC, slated for Colts-Ravens, might have wanted Fox's Cowboys-Lions — but Dallas, with six primetime games scheduled, is off the board.
With those three games off the board - and CHI & WAS and NO & ATL on alternate nights - there isn't a lot from which they can choose. I checked with my Magic 8 ball and the results were interesting.
Magic 8 Ball
STL @ CIN - My Reply is No. Two horrible teams.
SD @ TEN - Outlook not good. They might think the "star" factor is enough to attract viewers. They could play "Vince Young" against "L.T."
TB @ HOU - Ask Again Later. This might be another game with Playoff implications. One downside for the network is two different conferences.
OAK @ GB - Reply Hazy, Try Again. I know it's about ratings... and you can't ignore Madden's man-crush on Favre.
CAR @ JAC - Don't Count on It. - A mediocre game
MIA @ BUF - My Sources Say No. Unless NBC wants to take this game in case Miami wins. I doubt it.
MIN @ SF - No. That's all... just No.
CLE @ NYJ - Don't Count on It. The Jets are bad this year.
KC @ DEN - Ask Again Later. IF the Chargers don't win their next two and KC & Denver do, this could be the game. They LOVE this rivalry.
IND @ BAL - Signs Point to Yes. They could go with the star power of Peyton & that "vaunted" Raven's defense.
If Seattle continues to bring a solid offense and the Cards continue with their defense they had last two games, this could be attractive on a lot of fronts. Division game - playoff implications - and two fun teams to watch (even though I HATE Seattle.)
Link to USA Today article:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/mccarthy/2006-11-30-mccarthy-counterpoint_x.htm
Now, back to reality. Bring on San Francisco!
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