NFL review

I've established one thing after last week: I can pick games between bad NFL teams, but I don't know what I'm writing about in the games involving teams with records better than .500.

One of the more interesting storylines this week is the quarterback situations at various NFC teams.
Here is a look at some of them.

SEATTLE: Now we find out if Seneca Wallace is more than an exhibition season superstar. Unfortunately for him and the Seahawks, he won't have RB Shaun Alexander to hand off to in his first game replacing the injured Matt Hasselbeck. Wallace's speed will add a different dimension to the Seahawks' offense, but it's tough to envision Seattle having much success withouth Hasselbeck and Alexander. Fortunately for Seattle, the NFC West stinks, meaning they have a very good chance of reaching the playoffs.

ARIZONA: Clearly the Cardinals still are in rebuild mode, so going with rookie QB Matt Leinart makes sense. I also believe Kurt Warner has some sort of hand injury, and probably has for a few seasons, that hampers his ability to hold onto the ball. The Cards' future is with Leinart, and their season is essentially over so getting Leinart experience will only help.

DALLAS: Cowboys fans, are you ready for the Tony Romo era? Yes, Drew Bledsoe's lack of mobility was a big problem in the loss Monday night to the Giants, but Coach Bill Parcells knew that (having coached Bledsoe in New England as well as Dallas). So I put this loss and the failure of the Cowboys to protect Bledsoe, who gives Dallas the best chance to win because of his arm and experience, on Parcells and his staff. Design protection schemes that work. Benching Bledsoe is not the answer.

WASHINGTON: The Redskins are in a bye week, and it will be interesting to see if Mark Brunell remains their starting QB. I have a hard time believing second-year man Jason Campbell is ready to lead them on a playoff push. Washington's big problem has been injuries on defense and a group of vastly underachieving free-agent receivers. Aside from Santana Moss, Brunell has few options in the passing game.