Depth All Around

The Miami Dolphins and the Minnesota Vikings did the unusual in the NFL yesterday.  They completed a trade that adds depth and consistency in places of need. The swap sent Greg Camarillo to the Vikes and Benny Sapp back to his hometown Dolphins.
 
With Sidney Rice going down for at least half the season due to hip surgery the Vikes need help at the WR position.  They certainly got that in Greg Camarillo. Camarillo has been the model of consistency for the Dolphins the last three seasons. He is a great route runner and possesses great hands.  He did not drop a pass last season before he was injured.
 
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Morning Headlines: A Dark Day in D.C.

September 27, 2009 - a once proud franchise hits a new all-time low. As the Detroit Lions celebrated their first victory in nearly two years, the Washington Redskins firmly entrenched themselves as the National Football League’s new laughing stock. The title of Mike Wise’s column sums it up perfectly: A Debacle From Top to Bottom. (Washington Post)

Check out these instant reactions from the ‘Skins meltdown in Motown, including some strong words via Twitter from former Redskins Great John Riggins. (DC Sports Bog)

The Lions went 644 days without a winning a football game. You can’t help but feel good for the city of Detroit. (Detroit Free Press)

Brett Favre preceded to upstage the party in Motown by throwing a ridiculous game-winning touchdown to Greg Lewis, stunning the 49ers 27-24. Vikings fans have seen Favre do this countless times before, just not for them. (Star Tribune)

Rumor has it that disgruntled UPS driver Eric Mangini could lose his route before season’s end. (Pro Football Talk)

What we learned from the Bears-Seahawks game: 1) Those Seattle unis were HORRID and 2) Jim Mora Jr. hates his kicker. (Seattle PI)

Quick Hit NFC Preview

NFC EAST

1. New York Giants – The defense will still crack heads and as hard as it is to say or believe, Eli Manning is a Super Bowl winning quarterback. Domenik Hixon and Hakeem Nicks play the role of Plaxico Buress just fine for Big Blue.  Projected Record: 10-6

2. Dallas Cowboys – New stadium, scoreboard issues, no T.O. – there’s quite a bit going on in Big D. By the end of the season, everyone in the NFL will know the name Felix Jones. But the Cowboys still can’t win a playoff game.  Projected Record: 9-7

3. Philadelphia Eagles – Loaded offensively, but the defense has taken one too many hits. The late Jim Johnson, Brian Dawkins (Broncos) and Stewart Bradley (IR) were arguably the three most important pieces to the ’08 D. Over/Under for Philly fans to start calling for Vick: Week 7.  Projected Record: 9-7

4. Washington Redskins – Jim Zorn better learn how to make on-the-fly adjustments real soon. ‘Skins started last season 6-2, ended 2-6. All it took was a little bit of game film for the league to catch up to JZ. I love Jason Campbell, but his downfall may ultimately be what he wasn’t given – a viable #2 receiver. Lace up, Malcolm Kelly.  Projected Record: 8-8

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