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The New York Giants went out and addressed the need for a wide reciever in this years NFL.  They picked up North Carolina WR Hakeem Nicks and (6’6″ beast) Cal Poly WR Ramses Barden. Both men will try to fill the huge void left by Plaxico Burress (Otherwise known as  Cheddar Bob).

My thoughts on Nicks:

Nicks showed in college he has great hands and the ability to make big plays.  The Giants need to be able to stretch the field and Nicks might be the answer to all the problems they had last year.  This is a big kid with good speed and I see him doing big things for the G-Men for years to come.

My thoughts on Barden:

Barden is big dude and basically that is all the Giants fan seem to known about him right now. Once the season starts I think all the Giant fans are gonna be surprised at how good this kid is.  I think he’s going to have a solid season and be the big target in the redzone that the Giants missed most of last season.  After watching his youtube highlight video Bardem showed amazing hands and an amazing ability to go up and get the ball.

Here are my Best Bets for Week 4 of the NFL Season.

1. Minnesota Vikings over Tennesse Titans

The Vikings look prime to go on a run and I feel the Titans aren’t really that good of a 3-0 team.  Gus Frerotte gives the Vikes a downfield threat and that will open up the run for Adrian Peterson to have a monster day. I’ll take the Vikings and I don’t think they even need the 3 points.

2. San Diego Chargers over Oakland Raiders

Raider Nation is going to be upset by my pick here but I got the Chargers winning this game easy.  Lane Kiffin will be fired after the game and all chaos will break loose in Raider Nation.  Nothing gets Al Davis more pissed off then losing to a division rival especially the Broncos or the Chargers.  The Chargers will cover the 7.5 point spread with ease.  Jamarcus Russell is gonna be pressured all day and McFadden isn’t going to be able to find any running room.  Look for LT to have a monster day, for all your fantasy owners because he owns the Raiders.  I see the Chargers winning this game by 14 plus points.

3. San Fransisco 49ers over New Orleans Saints

The 49ers are looking sharp lately and Mike Martz offense is looking the 99 Rams “Greatest Show on Turf”.  Issac Bruce has been playing lights out it looks like this guy has found the fountain of youth or maybe its because he got out of the diaster area known as the St. Louis Rams. The Saints are missing several key players and I feel that is going to hurt them big time in this game.  No Colston & No Shockey equals No Victory for the Saints.  I got the 49ers winning this game.  If they don’t win they will atleast cover the spread its gonna be a close game.

Now that Brett’s a New York Jet. How will he handle New York?

Brett Favre has played almost his entire career in Green Bay, Wisconsin and that’s nothing like being a star in New York. The New York the media is all over you covering your every move.  Everything Brett Favre does or says will be known throughout the city, thats the way it is right now and the season has just begun. If you live in the New York area you know what Brett Favre eats for breakfast and lunch and dinner.

Well after week one the Jet fans are loving him. Brett lead the New York Jets to a victory over the Miami Dolphins. He used his Favre magic to launch a 4th down Hail Mary pass into the endzone and Jets wideout Stuckey hauled it in for a touchdown. I was watching the game and couldn’t believe what I just saw.  Brett can still play and he still has that magic. He has made the Jets a relevant football team and a contender for the Super Bowl. Its going to be an interesting season.

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