Here’s what some local columnists are saying in the wake of their teams losing Sunday:
– Rick Maese of the Baltimore Sun is calling for Brian Billick’s head after the Ravens failed to generate more than seven points against a horrendous Bengals defense.
– Jim Souhan of the Star Tribune absolutely rips Brad Childress and the Vikings for their embarrassing 34-0 loss to the Packers.
– George Vecsey of the New York Times says that the Cowboys severed up a big dose of reality to the Giants on Sunday.
– Jim Mashek of the Sun Herald states that the Saints loss to the Rams was inexcusable.
– Les Carpenter of the Washington Post says that the Redskins gave up on Joe Gibbs in their 33-25 loss to the Eagles.
– Drew Sharp of the Detroit Free Press notes that the Lions’ loss in Arizona is proof that they still haven’t earned the benefit of doubt from fans to just assume games like Sunday’s against the Cardinals are automatic victories.
– Due to his conservative approach during the Panthers’ 20-13 loss to the Falcons, Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer notes that John Fox won’t be around much longer in Carolina.
– David Climber of the Tennessean says that the Titans lack of offense is causing Jeff Fisher to make poor in-game decisions.
– Greg Cote of the Miami Herald is wondering why the Dolphins are keeping John Beck on the sidelines despite having nothing to play for.
– Despite their 31-28 loss to the Steelers, Bud Shaw of the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes that the Browns have no need to panic and that the defeat should be chalked up to growing pains.
– Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star says that despite their issues, the Colts pride shined through their 23-21 loss to the Chargers.
– Jason Whitlock of the Kansas City Star says that the Chiefs should dump this current team and plan for next season.
– Gwen Knapp of the San Francisco Chronicle says that Raiders’ head coach Lane Kiffin needs to re-think his strategy behind the use of his players (most notably LaMont Jordan).
