Under The Hood – Week 7 Edition

Welcome to this edition of “Under The Hood” where we cover everything league related, from trades to rumors and everything in between. This week we will discuss the first 6 games of the season, transactions, rumors and everything in between.

The first 6 weeks:

The first six weeks of the BDML season have been anything but boring. Several teams that flopped last year are flying high this season and a few of the better teams have fallen on hard times, but that’s the BDML where anyone can win, on any given Sunday.

The Steelers, who finished last in the AFC North just one year ago with a 4-12 record are now the leaders of the division at 5-1. A solid draft and some great off season moves have payed off thus far on the season for them, but their is still too many games left to know exactly where things will lead for Pittsburgh. Another bottom feeder from a year ago, the Buccaneers, are playing competitive football after an off season overhall as are the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Currently on a downslide after great seasons just one year ago are the Minny Viks, New York Giants, San Diego Chargers and the defending champion, Houston Texans. New management could be the blamn for a few of these under achievers but the others are just not getting it done or the same breaks they got last year. The biggest suprise would be the Chargers who made so many changes this past off season that the team just does not seem to have any chemistry and all the new players just can’t seem to get on the same page.

Season Trades:

Welcome to St. Louis, yes Mr. Edwards the nightmare continues as the Cleveland browns made a surprise move that sent all pro WR, Braylon Edwards to the Rams for RT, Jason Smith. Both teams tossed in a few fillers to even up the trade but in the end, Edwards got his wish to be traded from the lowly Browns, the problem is the grass may not be any greener on the other side.

In other trade news A. Bolden will no longer be fighting for balls with Larry Fitzgerald or catching them from Kurt Warner, now he will fight Randy Moss and Wes Welker for them as the Cardinals granted his wish sending him to New England for Vince Wolfork. The Ravens lost all hope in Joe Flacco and sent him to purgatory for another down trodden QB, Jamarcus Russell, as the Raiders and ratbirds would swap signal callers.

The Steelers would acquire Chaz Schilens from the Raiders for Willie Parker and Schilens has not been a disappointment as he is Pittsburghs leading receiver. Ray Lewis is now a Titan as Keith Bullocks moved to Baltimore. Larry Johnson moved to San Diego, while L. Tomlinson is now a Chief.

Finally the BDML has had it’s first ménage à trois as the Titans, Vikings and G-nats got down and dirty on a three way trade that included, ah screw it, read the forums and try to figure it out.

BDML Rumor Mill:

On the rumor mill front, word is that the Cinncy Bungals head coach is gay and has been MIA these days while pursuing his dream of legalization of gay marriage. other rumors have both the Steelers and Colts looking to trade first round picks to acquire much needed help. The Steelers are after bodies on the offensive-line while the Colts are looking for a WR or shut down CB.

Surprise Teams:

The Steelers have to be one of the biggest surprise teams of the season as they have turned it around from 4-12 last season to 5-1 during this campaign. On the other side of the win, loss column the Chargers have to be the leagues biggest disappointment as they have fallen on hard times and are sitting at 2-3. The defending champion, Houston Texans, would have the honor of biggest downfall if not for the fact they are currently under new management and you can’t compare this team to last years for that same reason.

Well thats all folks. Until next time thanks for reading “Under the Hood” and if your team would like to leak a rumor or two for the next edition be sure to PM steelerguy26 with the information in the forums.