As fans, we’re always hoping our teams will gamble just at the right time.  We’re constantly rooting for coaches to ‘go for it’ on 4th and short almost any time our favorite offense creeps over the other teams’ 50 yard line.  It’s in our nature…we’re fans, as excited about the potential for championship glory as [...]

He didn’t exactly succeed as a head coach, but few can argue with the man’s skills as a defensive coordinator.  Pat Shurmur, recently anointed head coach of the Cleveland Browns, has just announced Dick Jauron as his new d-coordinator.  Sports Illustrated reports:
The 60-year-old Jauron is the first hire for Browns coach Pat Shurmur’s staff. [...]

According to Adam Schefter at ESPN, the Denver Broncos have requested permission to interview Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams for Denver’s vacant head coach position.  Hiring Williams would be an interesting move for Denver considering the Broncos’ offensive proclivities.  But maybe owner Pat Bowlen thinks it’s time for a change.
Williams has some head coaching experience.  [...]

Cleveland Browns (5-8) at Cinncinnati Bengals (2-11)
Backed by a power running game featuring the surprising Peyton Hillis and a decent passing game with rookie quarterback Colt McCoy, the Browns have turned a miserable start to the 2010 season into what may very well be a mediocre finish.  That’s a lot more than can be said [...]

Here is a look at our NFL Week 2 Picks against the spread.  Good luck and happy betting!

Teams/Line
Joshua
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Commentary

BROWNS -2 vs. Chiefs
Chiefs
Browns
(M) Browns…Chiefs aren’t as good as they looked last week.  Take the home team.  (J) Chiefs will build on last week’s performance with added offensive to go with an amazing return game.

PACKERS -13 vs. Bills
Bills
Packers
(M) [...]