For Whom Lev Bell Tolls & Week 6 Picks

"Take a look to the sky just before you die. It's the last time you will."

The 2020 Jets are a comedy, but a bad comedy like Grown Ups, and I wish the season was already over. An injury Darnold inexplicably came back in the same game from, will keep him out a second week (same situation for Mekhi Bechton), so Joe Flacco will once again start for Gag Green. As the season continues to slip away into disaster, it's looking more and more likely that Trevor Lawrence will be the starting QB in 2021 before we even gave Sam a real chance at becoming that franchise QB three years ago. 

On Tuesday night, news broke that the Jets ended their much maligned relationship with running back Lev Bell. Yes, the same Bell that was a 1st team All-Pro three times with the Steelers. Yes, the same Lev Bell that had 1,800 yards from scrimmage for three straight seasons before becoming a Jet. Yes, the same Lev Bell that led the league with 406 touches in 2017. Yes, the same Lev Bell that Mike Maccagnan gave a four-year $52 million deal to last offseason. Yes, the same Lev Bell, that along with CJ Mosley, was going to make the Jets a destination for future big name free agents. Yes, the same Lev Bell, that it was clear soon to be exiled head coach Adam Gase didn't want on his team in the first place.

At the end of the day, the Jets franchise never deserved him. Jetlife Stadium is a place where careers go to die. In 17 games with the Jets, Bell averaged just 3.3 yards per carry, a full yard below his average with the Steelers. Bell has a lot to prove, and I hope he does well with the Chiefs, and gets the ring he wants in February.

So, where does that leave the Jets? As long as Adam Gase is the coach, we'll continue feeding the ball to 40 year old Frank Gore instead of giving rookie LaMichael Perine his fair share of the touches. Perine is one of the few Jets playmakers who has the potential of breaking a play for a touchdown, but we refuse to use him. Luckily, Bell's deal was practically a 2-year deal of guaranteed money, and we'll only take a cap hit of $4 million in 2021. 

I can't take any more disappointment. Goddamn Jets

NFL Season 17-15

Last Week 4-2

Had a good week last week, going 4-2 in my picks. The Steelers gave me a backdoor cover after the Eagles missed a game-tying field goal in the 4th quarter. I'll take the L when picking the Chiefs any day, there will be more profitable days betting for them than against them.

Bengals +7 @ Colts

Joe Burrow took a beating last week against a good Ravens team, and I think the rookie will have a good bounce back spot here against Indy. Phillip Rivers is starting to show his age, as Frank Reich is trying to quiet rumors that he will be making a change at QB. I feel like the Bengals are sneaky good enough to cover the touchdown spread.

Panthers -1 v Bears

Going to ride this Panthers wave, and they're probably my favorite team this year. Robby Anderson is showing the world the superstar that Jet fans knew he would become once he left that hellhole in the Meadowlands.

Falcons +170 ML @ Vikings

Going back to last week, you always take a team after they fire their coach. The Vikings will be without Dalvin Cook this week after a heartbreaking loss Sunday night in Seattle. I think Matty Ice hooks up with Ridley for a pair of touchdowns as the Falcons are ahead after 45 minutes and don't blow it in 4th quarter.

Giants -3 v Redskins

New York is enduring another season of bad football, but I think Ron Rivera and the Football Team are actually trying to tank after benching Dwayne Haskins. Joe Douglas has the Giants fighting for him and if they don't get a win here, I don't know when they'll have their next chance.

Bucs (Pick 'Em) v Packers

75% of bets are on Rodgers and the undefeated Pack, but Vegas has moved the line from -3.5 to a pick'em. This is reverse line movement at it's best kids. Brady had an extra three days to think about his fourth down gaffe, and will have a healthier receiving corps. Take the bet and thank me on Monday.

49ers +3 v Rams

This line stinks. The 49ers got blown out by Miami last week, while the Rams steamrolled the Skins. Yet, the spread is still only 3. When things are too good to be true, they usually are. Give the Sunday night dog.