Today's topic is the constant curiosity that the Chinese have on anything Westerners do. This photo is from a plane trip we were taking in China; Freddie and I were playing gin on the ride. The lady next to Freddie was fascinated by the game; she stared at his cards - but did not say anthing - for about 10 mintues. Then the guy in the aisle (in the black and white) came up, and sidled next to me. No drink, not standing in line - just stood there, by my shoulder, looking at my cards.
Freddie and I continued playing; I think he was just trying to understand the game, or is just curious to see how Westerners pass the time. We just kept playing, shuffling and dealing - and smiling to them every once in a while. The guy left about about 5 minutes.
This sort of stuff just gets old after a while- the constant fishbowl and lack of privacy. They are geniunely curious but can't communicate to ask questions, so they will just stand there to see if they can understand just by watching. And if they don't get it, they will stand there and smile until they get bored and move along.
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Anyway, I feel like the Browns are starting to be in this sort of fishbowl. The national media is starting to take a bit of an interest. Are they any good? Let's see if they can beat the Steelers at home. If we win, they will hover around us for a bit longer. If we lose today, oh well, let's move on to the next shiny object in the NFL....hey look, the Jags! . . On to the games: .
Buf 20, NE 17. I think the Bills' defense will attack the front line of the Pats and make life problematic for Brady and the passing game. .
Cin 27, Car 16 Car has no running game, and I can't believe the Cam will be able to move the ball thru the air on the road vs. this D. By the way, Chris Myers is doing this game - he was on the red-eye from LA to Cincinnati with me on the flight Thursday night. Why is he flying a red-eye?
GB 23, Mia 20 Just the sort of game that the Packers will struggle with. I can see the Dolphins making a few stops here to stay in teh game for a while.
Min 27, Det 23 Everyone loves Teddy! Ill give the Lions 3 field goals to make up for their horrendous kicking over the first 4 weeks.
Den 24, NYJ 13 I know, too easy. But what has the Jets done on offense to show they can score more than 13 points? Just think Ryan has some things up his sleeve to keep Manning in check.
Bal 27, TB 16 I am impressed by the Ravens defense; their red zone D is awesome. I can't believe that Mike Glennon will solve that problem.
Jax 20, Ten 17 I watched the Browns-Titans game last week 2 times; I still don't know what Tennessee does well. When they needed a few first downs in the 2nd half last week, they could not get it. The Jags have a quietly good defense.
SD 23, Oak 10 Again, is this too easy?
Atl 34, Chi 27 So unimpressed with Chicago's defense. The only way CHicago wins is if the opponent self-destructs; Atlanta will not do that at home in a must-win game for them.
Was 23, Az 20 Just a hunch here. The QB situation in Arizona is too messy and I don't think they will be fluid.
Sea 31, Dal 13 Seattle will be able to stop DeMarco and force dallas to pass - and I like Seattle's defense's chances at home vs. Romo
Phi 27, NYG 24 Absolutely anything can happen in this game - a 30 pt Eagles blowout or a 20 pt Giants win. So I will stay away here.
StL 23, SF 20, OT The Rams usually play the 49ers well, and the 49ers will be looking ahead to next week's game vs. the Broncos.
Best bets: 13 of them. Last week: 6-8-1; overall: 35-36-2
Buf +2 1/2
Cin -7
GB/Mia under 49
Det/Min over 43
Den/NYJ under 48
Bal -3 1/2
Jax +4
SD -7
Atl -3 1/2
Atl/Chi over 54 1/2
Was +3 1/2
Sea -8
StL +3 1/2
Supercontest picks: Last week: 4-1; overall: 17-8
Cin -7
Bal -3
Jax +5 1/2
Sea -8
StL +3 1/2
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