Michael Vick threw three interceptions against the Steelers – You have to give some credit to the Pittsburgh defense making plays, but Vick, and for that matter the whole Philly offense, looked very out of sync in their second preseason game. Vick continuously tried to force balls into thick coverage and paid the price with the three turnovers. Yes it is the preseason, but with Vick and Vince Young combining to go 10 for 20 for 81 yards and four picks, and with DeSean Jackson just coming back into the fold (eight yards on two catches), it does make you wonder if this offense will really be ready for September 11 in a little over three weeks—especially if Jeremy Maclin is still not in condition to play.
Tom Brady looked ready for Week 1 – Unlike the shaky-looking Eagles offense, Brady appeared to be in midseason form, quickly picking apart the Buccaneers defense for two early touchdown throws. Though they didn't connect much (two for 14 yards and a TD), it seemed like Brady and Chad Ochocinco are getting on the same page quickly. With Ocho's presence on the outside, Aaron Hernandez dominating the seem, Wes Welker and Deion Branch cleaning up underneath and Rob Gronkowski beating up everyone in the red zone, it's hard to imagine Brady not finishing as a top-3 quarterback. This offense looks unstoppable.
The Patriots ran all over the Buccaneers – Three different running backs, 30 carries, 198 yards, two touchdowns equals total domination. New England is making it look very easy so far in the preseason. If that carries over to Week 1, all three backs, BenJarvus Green-Ellis (51 yards, two touchdowns), Danny Woodhead (63 yards on five carries) and Stevan Ridley (84 rushing yards, 27 receiving yards) could be startable any given week in deeper leagues.
Josh Freeman struggled against New England – Freeman has obvious upside, and may improve on his surprise second-year numbers, but his poor performance against the Patriots (five for 10, 33 yards, no scores) might be an indication of what will be some weeks with a tougher 2011 schedule. Or, it could be an indication that New England's defense may not be much worse of a unit than their powerful offense. Either way, Freeman's night was disappointing.
Roy Williams admitted to being out of shape – It will be interesting to see if this statement is reflected in many drafts. Seeing as how this figures to be Williams' last shot at resurrecting a once-promising career with the very offensive coordinator in Mike Martz that made it seem promising, this is not what fantasy owners or Bears fans want to hear.
Shonn Greene will miss Saturday's game against Cincinnati due to a skin infection – Nothing really to worry about here regarding Greene's availability for the season; however, it does take away one more shot for anyone drafting over the next week to see Greene in action. He did look good against Houston though, and I, for one, believe Rex Ryan this year when he says it's time to make Greene the man for Gang Green.
Kenny Britt is back to the sidelines with a sore hamstring – An unruly hamstring, a possible suspension pending, an offense without its superstar. What more does Britt need to crush his draft stock?
Mark Clayton will supposedly visit with the Patriots – As if there weren't enough weapons at Brady's disposal, the Patriots are apparently interested in adding Clayton to the mix. Bill Belichick loves to exploit matchups and switch up formations and Clayton would give them another savvy vet to throw in the slot and terrorize linebackers and safeties. Clayton's value seems mediocre this year whether he makes this move or remains in St. Louis though, because either way he'll be in a deep wide receiver corps that will spread the ball all over. And that's if his knee is healthy again. Ever.