Strengths 
Defensive line: Linval Joseph just got PAID, and for good reason. He’s a beast. God only knows why the Giants let him go. Besides him is tom Johnson who is pretty solid. Everton griffin has blossomed into a star on the edge and opposite is Danielle Hunter, who is an up and coming star in this league.  With nice depth, this d-line is looking very scary. 

Secondary: Yes, I am linking the cornerbacks and safeties together. Xavier Rhodes and Terrance Newman continue to play very well. They lockdown the opponents receivers. Rhodes has entered top 5 corner talk and for good reason. He is long and fast and can get in receivers heads. If Trae Waynes can be more consistent, they can be a top 5 group. Safety Harrison Smith is a hard hitting intimidator who is the leader of this defense. Sendejo is solid opposite him. 

Linebackers: Despite the down year last year, I am a firm believer in Anthony Barr. Let’s hope he goes back to the playmaking Anthony Barr instead of 39.2 PFF Anthony Barr. Next to him is Eric Kendricks, one of the best cover LB’s in the NFL. The rest of the core is sketchy, but I like the core group at the position, giving it loads of potential. 

Weaknesses

Quarterback: Every metric says Sam Bradford had a good year last year. He broke the NFL record for completion percentage. He received an 83.4 on PFF. But I’m not buying it. I just saw a ton of short passes and lack of explosive plays. He holds the team back in my opinion. Not a fan. 

Offensive line: God this o-line truly sucks. Listen to these names. Reiff-Berger-Easton-Boone-Remmers. If they don’t mesh like I expect, prepare for Sam Badford(did it on purpose) to get injured.

Neither 

Running back: Loved Dalvin Cook coming into the league. If he keeps his head on straight, the skies the limit for the kid. Explosive play after explosive play at FSU. Just hasn’t proven it in NFL yet. Latravius Murray will start early but soon hit the pine  for the more talented rookie. 

Wide receivers: Really like the potential of this group. Stefan Diggs is a really good player, Adam Theilin was more then solid last year, and last years first round pick Laquan Treadwell has loads of potential, despite struggling his rookie year. 

Tight end: Kyle Rudolph had a career year last year, but with his backup Rhett Ellison gone and Rudolph being injury prone, this couldn’t be a strength for me. 

Schedule 

Week 1: vs saints: W

Week 2: @steelers: L

Week 3: vs bucs: L

Week 4: vs lions: W

Week 5: @bears: W

Week 6: vs Packers: W

Week 7: vs Ravens: W

Week 8: @Browns: L

Week 9: BYE 

Week 10: @Washington: L

Week 11: vs rams: W

Week 12: @lions: L

Week 13: @falcons: L

Week 14: @Panthers: L

Week 15: vs Bengals: W

Week 16: @Packers: L

Week 17: vs Bears: W 

Prediction: 8-8

Strengths

 

Quarterback: Tom Brady is the GOAT and the most accomplished player ever, but A-Rodgers is the most talented QB I have ever seen in my lifetime. His Dominance is unbelievable. No other words needed. 

 

Wide Receivers: Jordy Nelson and the end zone always find a way to pair up for 10+ touchdowns a year. Devante Adams broke out last year and Randall Cobb is a good option out of the slot. They have great depth at the position as well. 

 

Offensive Line: PFF ranked it the 8th best offensive line in the NFL. The two tackles, David Bakhtiari and Bryan Bulaga are both beasts and the interior o-line more then holds their own. 

 

Defensive Line: Mike Daniels is a beast and Kenny clark is ready to step in as a starter. Clay Matthews and nick Perry are proven stars off the edge. 

 

Weaknesses

 

Running backs: Ty Montgomery played okay last year, but I highly doubt how he will do as the main guy, and I don’t love the depth behind him. 

 

Cornerbacks: Jesus. It’s the worst group of corners in the NFL. Guys like Davon House, Damarion’s Randall, and Kevin king lead this group. I don’t think any of you know who those names are. They really struggled last year and will continue to struggle. 

 

Linebackers: Jake Ryan and Blake Martinez are okay but nothing special. Definitely a weakness because of the lack of depth. 

 

Neither

 

Tight End: Marcellus Bennett is a really good tight end, but he isn’t a top 10 so the position can’t be a strength. 

 Safety: Haha Clinton dix is a stud and Morgan Barnett is pretty good but the lack of depth will hurt. Clinton Dix is a stud but he isn’t in the Eric Berry, Landon Collins group to make it a strength. 
Schedule 

Week 1: Vs Seahawks: w

Week 2:@falcons: L

Week 3: vs bengals: W

Week 4: vs bears: W

Week 5: @Cowboys: W

Week 6: @vikings: L

Week 7: vs saints: W 

Week 9: vs lions: W

Week 10: @bears: W 

Week 11: vs Ravens: W 

Week 12: @steelers: L

Week 13: vs bucs: W

Week 14: @browns: W 

Week 15: @panthers: L

Week 16: vs Vikings: W 

Week 17: @lions: W 
Prediction: 12-4

Strengths

 

Offensive Line: Another offensive line in the NFC east that is big, mean and physical. Led by two dominant tackles, Trent Williams and Morgan Moses. Both are big, both are mean and for sure both are dominant receiving grades of 92.3 and 85.1. Brandon Scherff has been good since his top 5 pick in 2015 and the rest of the line is fine.

Tight end: Jordan Reed, when healthy, is up there as the biggest mismatch in the NFL. He is as athletic as a wide receiver, has the hands of a wide receiver but the body of a tight end. If he stays healthy, he will keep defensive coordinators up at night. Vernon Davis is more then an adequate backup.

 

Weakness:

Running back: Fat rob kelly and Rookie Samaje Perine. LOL. They are really determined to pound it with the big boys, but are one dimensional on offense with no legitimate no. 1 option.

 

Interior d-line: Love Jonathan Allen, but until he proves himself, they have a revolving door every year of average players. This year its Terell McCain and Ziggy hood.

 

Neither

 

Quarterback: “You like that.” Actually I do. Kirk Cousins, despite his choke jobs over the years, Cousins has really grown on me and has consistently proven he is a franchise QB. They need to sign him to an extension ASAP.

 

Wide receivers: Love the potential in this group. Serious Man crush on Jamison Crowder and Terelle Pryor was great last year. Can’t be a strength with uncertainty on how Josh Doctson will play.
EDGE Rushers: Ryan Kerrigan continues to be a force, but the loss of Trent Murphy hurts. Preston Smith will have to step up.

 

Linebackers: Two guys, Mason Foster and Zach Brown are coming off career years. But they need to string together good seasons before I consider them a strength

 

Secondary. Im a giants fan, so I HATE Josh Norman, but I’ll admit he is pretty good. DJ Swearinger was a good signing but the lack of depth in the secondary is concerning.

 

Schedule

 

Week 1: vs Eagles: W

Week 2: @Rams: L

Week 3: vs Raiders:W

Week 4: @Chiefs: W

Week 5: BYE

Week 6: vs 49ers: W

Week 7: @Eagles: L

Week 8: vs Cowboys:W

Week 9: @Seahawks: L

Week 10: vs MIN: L

Week 11: @Saints: W

Week 12: vs Giants: W

Week 13: @ Cowboys: L

Week 14: @Chargers: L

Week 15: vs Cardinals: L

Week 16: vs Broncos: W

Week 17: @Giants:L

 

Record: 8-8

Strengths

 

Defensive line: The defensive Line is pretty great. Fletcher Cox has been a beast since he entered the league. He is a terror for opposing offenses. The Eagles traded for Timmy Jernigan to get a guy opposite Cox, and boy was it a good trade for them. He has shown major potential early in his career and will make life even harder for interior offensive lineman. On the outside, while Brandon Graham doesn’t get too many sacks, he is beloved by PFF for his constant pressure, receiving a 93.9 grade. Opposite him is Vinny Curry who is pretty good and a guy I have always thought was underrated. Add in first round pick Derek Barnett and the Eagles have a loaded D-line.

 

Safety: Malcolm Jenkins has been very good over the last couple years for the eagles and the heart of the team. He is a do it all kind of guy who has always impressed me. Rodney McLoud, the free agent signing from the Rams last year, was very good in his first year to no ones surprise. The depth is very good as well.

 

Offensive line: Let’s start with the Tackles. Jason Peters has been consistent for years and despite getting older, continues to be very good. Lane Johnson is the key piece though, and whenever he plays, the Eagles win. The interior offensive line has Jason Kelce, Brandon Brooks, and Stefen Wisniewski, three veteran guys who get the job done. The combination led to PFF grading them as the best oline is the NFL

 

Weaknesses

 

Running Back: I don’t love Legarrette Blount. I feel like the 18 touchdowns was way more the team he was on then him. PFF agrees, as they gave him a horrible 52.4 grade. Darren Sproles is fine, but he can’t be the best RB on your roster. Ouch.

 

Cornerbacks: Trading for Ronald Darby was good if you get rookie Darby instead of second year Darby. Behind him are guys like Patrick Robinson, Jalen Mills, and rookie Rasual Douglas. Definitely a weakness.

 

Neither
Quarterback: Don’t love Carson, don’t hate him. He is fine. Think he is more Joe Flacco then Big Ben. Looked great early, but struggled mightly late.

 

Wide receiver: I have never been a fan of Alshon Jeffery because he can’t stay healthy, but if miracles do exist and he lasts a full season, him and wentz can be great together. Torrey smith and Nelson Agholor have to step up with the departure of Jordan Matthews

 

Tight End: Zach Ertz is a solid starting tight end. But he is not good enough to be a strength. Solid Depth behind him.

 

Linebacker: Love Jordan Hicks. One of the best young linebackers in the NFL. Nigel Bradham was very good last year but he has never been consistently great. Behind those two, there is nothing to brag about. The reason why Linebacker isn’t a strength is because of the lack of depth.
Schedule

Week 1: @Redskins: L

Week 2: @Chiefs: L

Week 3: vs Giants: W

Week 4: @Chargers: L

Week 5: vs Cardinals: W

Week 6: @Panthers: L

Week 7: vs Redskins: W

Week 8: vs 49ers: W

Week 9: vs Broncos: L

Week 10: BYE

Week 11: @Cowboys: L

Week 12: vs Bears: W

Week 13: @Seahawks:L

Week 14: @Rams: W

Week 15: vs Giants:L

Week 16: Vs Raiders: L

Week 17: vs Cowboys: W
Prediction: 7-9

 

 

 

 

Strengths

 

Running backs: The suspension will hurt, but Ezekiel Elliot has cemented himself asa top 3 running back in the NFL after a phenomenal first season. With 1631 yards and 15 touchdowns, the numbers just further prove how good he is. The teams identity is running. And with Zeke missing the first 6 games, someone needs to pick up the slack. Darren McFadden and Alfred Morris are the two guys behind Zeke and one needs to step up for this team to be Viable in Zeke’s absence.

 

Offensive line: It is well documented how good the Cowboys Offensive Line, and trust me, it lives up to the hype. They have three guys who make the argument of being the best at their respective positions, and the other two guys, La’el Collins and Jonathan Cooper, have shown potential.

 

Quarterback: This one is kind of on the edge but Dak showed me just enough in his rookie year to give me confidence in his ability to lead this Cowboys team. He doesn’t do one thing great, but he does everything well and just has a poise about him and a natural ability to lead. I have full trust in Dak.

 

Weaknesses

 

Defensive line: This defensive line is a bunch of no name guys and Taco Charlton. I do not like any of these names. David Irving, Stephen Paea, Cedric Thompson, and the pot buddies Demarcus Lawrence and Randy Gregory. Ew just Ew. They will struggle to get pressure on the QB or stop anyone.

Cornerback: They lost Morris Claiborne and Brandon carr and replaced him with average Nolan Carroll. This unit has major potential because they drafted Jourdan Lewis and Chidobe Awuize, two guys I liked quite a bit.  Orlando Scanderick has been solid throughout his career, and Anthony Brown flashed in his rookie year. But with no number 1 corner in a division full of talented receivers, they will struggle.

 

Linebacker: Sean Lee is unbelievable but next to him is Jaylon Smith and Anthony Hitchens. Last year, people didn’t know if Smith would ever play again. Now he is penciled in to be the starter. Very Risky. And Hitchens is a scrub. So, it’s a weakness despite the greatness of Sean Lee.

Neither

 

Safeties: Love Byron Jones, but Jeff Heath is shaky, even though he played well in the playoffs.

 

Tight end: Witten still gets it done, but he is getting old and there isn’t much behind him.

 

Wide Receivers: Dez needs to stay healthy and this would be a strength. Love Cole Beasley.

 

Schedule

week 1: vs Giants: L

Week 2: @Broncos: W

Week 3: @Cardinals: L

Week 4: vs Rams:W

Week 5: vs Packers:L

Week 6: BYE

Week 7: @49ers:W

Week 8: @Redskins:L

Week 9: vs Chiefs:W

Week 10: @Falcons:L

Week 11: vs Eagles:W

Week 12: vs Chargers:W

Week 13: vs Redskins:W

Week 14: @Giants:W

Week 15: @Raiders:L

Week 16: vs Seahawks: W

Week 17: @Eagles:L

 

Prediction: 9-7

 

Overview: With Zeke’s Suspension, I had to down the Cowboys a game. The Offense looks legit led by Dak, Zeke, Dez and the Oline. But the defense has a lot of new parts and not enough fire power to be average.

 

 

 

Strengths

Secondary: Yes, I am grouping the cornerbacks and the safeties. This group is special. They declared themselves the NYPD last year and for good reason. The signing of Janoris Jenkins scared me a little bit at first I’ll admit it, but he was well worth the price. He was spectacular and really became an elite corner, with 5 interceptions and a high grade on PFF. Across from him will be 2nd year player Eli Apple, who looked like he belonged as a rookie, and Dominique Rodgers- Cromartie in the slot, who is aging like fine wine, as he had the highest grade of any corner on the roster on PFF at 89. Then the best player on defense Landon Collins leads to secondary. He does everything, and him improving led to the giants defense going from horrible to great. Darian Thompson and Andrew Adams will battle out for the other starting job and both seem capable.

Defensive line: They threw a bunch of money at their defensive line, and it seemed to solve their issues. Olivier Vernon isn’t great, but he is really good and spectacular against the run and JPP, when healthy, was great. Damon Harrison stood out, as the best player on the Dline, and a complete black hole for running backs. Helped improve the giants run defense dramatically. Dalvin Tomlinson, rookie from Alabama, will replace Jonathan Hankins. Hankins is the only loss on this defense, and while it’s a big one, he was asking for a lot of money and the giants just couldn’t dedicate 1/3 of its salary to the defensive line. It is definitely a strength for this football team.

Wide Receivers: I’ll say it again. Odell Beckham is the best receiver in the NFL. Just on the field, he has the most talent out of any player at his position. He’s spectacular. Sterling Shepard has been excellent in camp and is just a really good football player and Brandon Marshall’s numbers speak for themselves and he brings a red zone threat and height to the core.
Weaknesses

Tackles: We know Ereck Flowers sucks. Why don’t the Giants move on? I don’t know. He’s not good because despite his immense talent, his mechanics are horrific. Bobby Hart is a below average right tackle and their is not much depth behind them.

Running back: They have a lot of C+ running backs which screams running back by committee which concerns me. Paul Perkins is fine but nothing special, Shane Vereen is what he is, a receiving back, and Wayne Gallman is a rookie. Looks like the Giants will be relying heavily on the pass game this year.

Linebackers: They have a bunch of guys. Keenan Robinson, BJ Goodson, Jonathan Casillas, and Devon Kennard. A bunch of eh.

 

Other positions (Neither strengths nor weaknesses)
Quarterback: Eli will have his good days and his bad days, but it is clear the end is near. I think that he has a run left in him though.

Tight end: Evan Engram will be a great addition as a receiving tight end and Rhett Ellison is one of the best blocking tight ends in the NFL. Only problem is depending on which tight end is on the field will give away whether it’s a run or pass.

Interior offensive line: Justin Pugh and Weston Richburg are both really good but both tend of get injured often. John Jerry and DJ Fluker will battle it out for the RG position.

Schedule

NYG @ DAL

DET vs NYG

NYG @ PHI

NYG @ TB

LAC vs NYG

NYG @ DEN

SEA vs NYG

LA vs NYG

NYG @ SF

KC vs NYG

NYG @ WAS

NYG @ OAK

DAL vs NYG

PHI vs NYG

NYG @ ARI

WAS vs NYG

Predicted record: 11-5

 

Overall thoughts: This roster is loaded, and if the OLine gives Eli enough time, this offense will be great and this defense will be as good as last year, even though the schedule is very tough.

NFC NORTH

Bears: How does the QB situation play out?

• They have both Glennon and the 2nd overall pick Mitch Trubisky, interesting to see who ends up starting and if it’s Glennon, how long before Trubisky starts

Vikings: Who starts at running back?

• It’s the classic rookie running back vs veteran running back fight, I think Cook is just more talented then Latavius Murray and will start early.

Packers: Does Rodgers have enough around him for SB run?

• Like, don’t love the Packers roster, so I don’t know if he has enough around him to get to his 2nd super bowl.

Lions: Was last year a fluke?

• They had 7 come from behind victories last year, hard to see last years success repeat. Stafford is a special QB talent, but this could even be too much for him.

NFC SOUTH

Falcons: Will offense be same w/out Shannahan 

• The offense was historic last year. Did they lose the guy that made it all go?

Bucs: Playoff time?

• Is this the year Jameis Winston and the bucs break through and make the playoffs.

Saints: Last we see of Brees/Peyton?

• Been together forever and have accomplished so much. But is this the last ride?

Panthers: Which Cam do we get?

• 2015 cam or 2016 cam?

NFC WEST

Seahawks: Have we seen the best of the seahawks?

• Since the interception on the goal line in the superbowl, it hasn’t been the same. Have we seen the best?

49ers: Tank for QB?

• Headed in right direction, need a legit QB

Cardinals: David Johnson or Bust?

• Is the offense one dimensional?

Rams: Do young guys Bounce Back?

• Do Goff and Gurley bounce back from horrendous years?

AFC EAST

Jets: Worst Roster in NFL?

• OMG this offense

Pats: Superbowl or bust?

• Loaded at nearly every position.

Dolphins: can cutler lead them to the playoffs?

• LOL Jay Cutler keeps getting chances in the NFL, when will they learn that he is a scrub.

Bills: Does streak of no playoffs continue

• take a look at this roster, could be pretty good, could be REALLY bad.

AFC NORTH

Ravens: Does adding Maclin solve WR problem?

• Probably not, but we will see.

Steelers: Can the secondary woes end?

• Key thing stopping them from threatening the Pats.

Browns: Does Hue keep his job?

• Should keep it but I don’t know.

Bengals: Time to give up on Marvin Lewis?

• Still hasn’t won a playoff game, isn’t the answer obvious?

AFC SOUTH

Jaguars: Time to cut ties with Bortles?

• He has to cut down on turnovers or he’s gone.

Titans: Ready for Primetime?

• Team is very good, but are they ready with all the expectations?

Texans: Who Starts at QB?

• We have seen all we have to from Tom Savage. Watson needs to start.

Colts: Is rebuilt defense any good?

• Yes, but season completely changes with Luck not throwing.

AFC WEST

Chargers: Sneaky playoff contender?

• Love the roster, injury bug there is insane, first two picks already hurt.

Chiefs: How much time does Alex Smith have left?

• Rookie QB’s usually don’t sit for long…

Broncos: Who starts at QB?

• Both average, just pick one.

Raiders: Marshawn Lynch missing piece?

• Don’t love Rb’s over 30, but it’s beast mode. If he is good, raiders could upset Pats.

 

Biggest question for every NFC EAST Team

NFC EAST Questions link

In an NFL agreement in 2007, the Union agreed to this thing called the Franchise Tag. It seemed simple at the time, as if a team and a player could not agree on a contract, the team could franchise tag him, keeping them under contract for a year at the average of what the top 5 paid players are making at his position. They could do this for one player for 2 years. And let me tell you, it may be one of the worst things in sports history. If a player gets hurt, they get robbed of long term security. They have to play for the team and don’t have a choice, even though their contract is up. It really doesn’t make sense how if their contract is up, why the team can still have rights to certain players. It has happened with primetime players like Dez Bryant, Justin Houston, and Eric Berry. Also, if a year goes by and no contract is negotiated, they can tag them AGAIN. It is utterly ridiculous that they have no long term contracts but they don’t have a choice to go elsewhere. Furthermore, if they holdout and miss games, they lose money. So they have no choice but to come, giving teams all the power, it’s a horrible system that needs to change.

 

         Players don’t like it as well.  Josh Norman, an All pro corner for the Redskins who was once under the franchise tag, had this too say. “It’s stupid, it’s stupid….The reason why its stupid is because it allows teams to keep you held down for that one year, so they can see if you pan out or don’t pan out. It keeps you reserved for that one year, so they can have you at a premium price, but if something happens to you that next year, you get released.” Norman is right. All I’m saying is if a player has a down year or gets injured, he loses incredible amounts of money. Sounds dumb right? That’s because it is dumb. And its effecting one of the biggest stars in the NFL today as Le’veon Bell is under the franchise tag but hasn’t signed it yet because he’s holding out for a contract, but he has no leverage because he loses money if he misses games. This brings up a whole new topic. Just how little power the NFL players have is astonishing. While in the NBA and MLB players left and right are getting huge contracts, the NFL players aren’t getting that. They have contracts that have guaranteed money, so that’s all they are going to see. Odell Beckham came out and said he wants to be the highest paid player in the nfl and everyone rolled their eyes but in my opinion it should be a realistic option, but it’s not because the players union negotiated a contract that is weak compared to the other major sports. The NBA has a similar problem with team control over players. If you are drafted by a team, they automatically have your birds rights. That means they can pay you more and if after your first four years of your contract, if someone offers you a contract, they can match it and go over the salary cap if they have too. So basically you are screwed if you are drafted by a bad organization, and you have no say because they have your rights for the first 8-9 years of your career. You don’t even “hit” free agency until you 29, so essentially players are stuck in bad situations all throughout sports. Star players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, John Wall, and Devin Booker are stuck in mediocre and below situations for a long time because their teams own their rights after their first contracts are up. Overall, while the MLB union knows what their doing(have you seen their control/contracts!!), the NBA and NFL unions have major issues with the control teams have over the players.

http://www.businessinsider.com/josh-norman-why-nfl-players-hate-franchise-tag-2016-7

 

It’s been a crazy offseason to say the least.  Superstars like Chris Paul, Paul George, and Jimmy Butler changed teams(all flocking or staying in the west). The latest news is Kyrie Irving wants out. Wow, I really did not expect this one. On the court and off, him and Lebron seemed to have good chemistry and Kyrie seemed happy. Guess not. I’m here to tell you the real reason why he wants to be traded.

Reports have came out over the last two weeks saying Kyrie wants to be a franchise player and was sick of being in Lebron’s shadow. According to these reports, he wants to be the man. But let me tell you, I think it’s a bunch of horse you know what. He wants to be the man, but the teams he requested all have established stars, especially the twolves and Spurs. And I don’t think it’s Lebron. He may be frustrated with Lebron, but he knows like everyone else that Bron’ is gone after this year and after that it would be Kyrie’s team. So, I think if it was really about being the man, he would just wait for Lebron to leave and then be the Cavs franchise player and be eligible for the super max. It’s not being the man, it’s not being sick of Lebron. It’s seeing the writing on the wall and not wanting to stick around for post-Lebron 2.0. The cavaliers have gone from Contender for years to screwed for years in a span of 3 weeks. No surprise, it’s due to Dan Gilbert’s incompetence when he failed to resign David Griffin. It has been downhill from there. Lebron is basically gone, they are stuck with dumb contracts and mortgaged the future for role players thinking their future first round picks would be in the 20’s. Now they will be the Cavaliers again. Kyrie is just seeing whats happening and wants to get out as quickly as possible and honestly, I don’t blame him.

This sports offseason, what I call baseball season, has been very slow. Nothing has happened so I have dived into watching movies. Baby Driver is in theaters, and with all the hype surrounding it I decided to see it. It had a 95 Rotten tomatoes, higher then Shawshank Redemption and The Breakfast Club, so I just had to see it. I had such high expectations. And let me tell you. It sucked. Like really sucked. Like walk out of the theatre mid movie sucked. And here’s why.

I think it boils down to one thing. Lack of character development throughout the movie with every character. It has an intriguing plot, a young man named Baby whose trapped in a life of being a getaway driver to pay back a debt to Doc played by Kevin Spacey.  I love Ansel Elgort, don’t get me wrong, but his character Baby was boring and not well developed. All we know about him is he is a good driver, he loves music, and he takes care of his old foster father. And the reoccurring flashback of the car crash that killed his parents. Maybe that’s why he loves to drive, because that’s how he lost his parents in a weird twist, but it is never explained. He never talks, and the lack of dialogue makes you bored throughout the story. The soundtrack wasn’t even good. They tried to blend music with car racing action and it simply did not work. Then their is the whole relationship between Baby and Deborah. It’s absurd and hard to believe. Deborah is not developed at all, all we know is she shares an interest in music and has this dream of hitting the road with no destination. She knows nothing about Baby, and they only meet a few times, but this leads to an “epic romance” that the movie was clearly pushing for, but didn’t put the time in to develop. And he commits crimes in front of her and then she leaves with him, making everyone eye roll because that is so unrealistic. That relationship was pushed and clearly never worked. And the other main stars, Kevin Spacey, John Hamm and Jamie Foxx, all sucked. They all tried to be funny, but weren’t. Everything was touched on but never explained, and nothing seemed to add up or was believable. Overall, it’s a horrible movie with it’s only good feature being the cool car chases. It’s ridiculously overrated and media hype driven, and I would like to personally talk to Rotten Tomatoes to see how they came to this conclusion.