NFL Network Insider: Fran Charles
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NFL Network's Fran Charles, host of NFL Total Access, chatted live on Monday, November 2, discussing the Texans' chances of making the playoffs, the problem with the Giants and who ranks as the best team in the NFC East.
Catch Fran on NFL Total Access on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays on NFL Network, airing at 7 p.m. ET.
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Fran Charles, NFL Network
Hey everyone, glad to be here for the live chat. Let's let it rip! -
Joc , Houston
4:02 PM ET
Is houston starting to turn the corner to be a elite team to make the playoffs?
Fran Charles, NFL Network
Hi Joc. The Texans are doing a great job offensively, they have all the pieces with Johnson, Schaub (if he can stay healthy) ... but Daniels posibly being out for the year does hurt. What really hurts the Texans is that the Colts are in their division, and getting two teams from the AFC South into the playoffs is a tough task. -
Hit Man, Atlanta
4:05 PM ET
Fran, what it would mean, if the Falcons could pull off win on Monday Night?
Fran Charles, NFL Network
That would be huge. Then they would be just one win back in the loss column. So far, no one has proven that they can stop the Saints offense. They've won all their games by at least 12 pts. They're the real deal. I think the Saints win tonight, easy. -
Jimmy , London, England
4:06 PM ET
Hey Fran - whats going on with the Giants? They obviously can't beat teams over .500.
Fran Charles, NFL Network
I think the Giants really miss Steve Spagnuolo. Their front four is getting absolutely no pass rush, with just four in the last three games. And with Kenny Phillips done for the season at safety, CC Brown is getting exposed. The Giants could be in real trouble. -
Cody, Jersey
4:08 PM ET
Do you think Vince Young is the key to winning for the Titans? and also do you have any early superbowl picks?
Fran Charles, NFL Network
Hey Cody. The Titans need to figure out if VY is the future. He did well yesterday, completing 15-of-18 for around 125 yards. But the Titans played much better, and Chris Johnson had a huge game. The key with VY, he has a huge salary cap number for 2010 of over $14 million, and he's playing for his job. I think the rest of the Titans responded to VY being out there, even if it wasn't Kerry Collins' fault. -
David, Denver
4:10 PM ET
Do you think the Broncos still have a good chance of beating the Steelers next week Even after Sundays lost?
Fran Charles, NFL Network
Hi David. I wouldn't call it a "good" chance. The Steelers have won four straight, plus they're coming off a bye. Teams are always stronger when they have that extra week to rest and prepare. We're going to find out who the real Broncos are in that game -- the team that went 6-0 or the team that lost to the Ravens. -
Trevor, MD
4:11 PM ET
Do you think the philadelphia eagles are finally the top team in the nfc east after the win against the giants?
Fran Charles, NFL Network
Hey Trevor. The NFC East is going to go down to the wire. The one concern i have about the Eagles is they don't appear to be clicking on all cylinders offensively. yes, they have the big-play ability, but I havne't seen them get the long, drawn-out drives when they need to. But they are a solid team, and they're playing well defensively, no doubt. -
Ed Miley, Boston,MA
4:13 PM ET
Hi Fran..used to work with you back in Boston. Hope all is well. Do you think that the Pat's are back to the '07 form? Or do they need to put up some impressive scores against teams with winning records? Ed
Fran Charles, NFL Network
Hey Ed what's up? I think the Pats are more like the teams that won the Super Bowls in the early part of the decade as opposed to 2007. Clearly, I do think they're the class of the AFC East. I think as the season goes on, Tom Brady is only going to get better and better. -
Daunte, Maryland
4:15 PM ET
what do you think is the key of colts football? Will they remain unbetean?
Fran Charles, NFL Network
Hey Daunte. Whenever you have Peyton Manning at QB, a Super Bowl championship is always a possibility. Big Achilles though, for the Colts, their defense is going to have to shut down the run at some point in December or January if they want a chance to get to Miami. -
Cam, Melfort, SK, Canada
4:17 PM ET
Does Steve Slaton lose his starting job because of his fumblitis? Or will he just lose touches?
Fran Charles, NFL Network
Hey Cam. All coaches hate fumbling, and Ryan Moats had a huge day yesterday with 126 yards. Slaton is talented, but if he can't hold on to the football, he'll be on the bench. -
Spenser, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
4:18 PM ET
Hey Fran, a lot of critics last year have said that Chad Ochocincos best days are behind him and that he is washed up. Through 8 weeks he is 8th in the league in recieving yards and 3rd for recieving touchdowns. Has he silenced the critics?
Fran Charles, NFL Network
Hey Spenser. I spent some time with Chad this summer when he was training in a boxing gym in Los Angeles. He told me he rededicated himself and the we'd see the Chad of old this season. And we certainly have. And there's no reason he can't continue to play the way he's played the whole season. I think he's great for the game, I love Chad. Plus, he's healthy this season -- and Carson Palmer is back. -
Steve C, New Castle, PA
4:20 PM ET
Where do you rank Big Ben with the rest of the elite QB's in the league?
Fran Charles, NFL Network
Hi Steve. I put him right up there. I'm a firm believer you have to have a franchise QB to win the Super Bowl, and he has two of them. He led them to several come-from-behind wins last year to get them that far. I'll put Big Ben in the top five in the NFL right now. I love his toughness. -
Ryan Ziegler, North Dakota
4:23 PM ET
Hi Fran, can the Vikings make the Superbowl? can they Win it?
Fran Charles, NFL Network
Hi Ryan. We're going to talk about just this tonight on NFL Total Access. I think the Vikings are definitely in the mix as one of the teams to win the Super Bowl. They're talented in all three phases, and Brett Favre is playing as well as he has his entire career. -
Thomas, Oklahoma
4:25 PM ET
Hey Fran, with the Cowboys putting together two complete games in a row, how do you think they will fair against the Eagles next?
Fran Charles, NFL Network
Hey Thomas. The key for the Cowboys is going to be Romo. he's played great over the last three games. If the cowboys can keep the turnovers to a minimum, they have a great chance to go in there and get a win. -
Adam, Washington D.C.
4:26 PM ET
Fran where would you rank Dallas in the NFC east right now?
Fran Charles, NFL Network
Hi Adam. I think Philly is a tad better right now. Then Dallas is right behind them. -
Mike Holmgren,
4:27 PM ET
Do you think it was wrong of me to blow up on Redskins management for their treatment of my good friend Jim Zorn
Fran Charles, NFL Network
LOL Mike. As for Zorn, you have to remember he was hired to be the OC, not the head coach. I think that franchise is in trouble, and once again they'll probably start over again next year. Look for a big-name guy ... a Cowher, or a Shanahan, or even you Mike, to be running the show in DC. -
Peter, Melbourne, Australia
4:29 PM ET
Which teams have disappointed you this season?
Fran Charles, NFL Network
Hey Peter. The Titans have been a huge disappointment. The Chargers. I thought they would be much better. I hate that I trusted them. Those are my two. -
Taylor, Atlanta
4:31 PM ET
When do you think Micheal Turner will start putting up the same kind of numbers as last year? could it be tonight?
Fran Charles, NFL Network
Hey Taylor. Another topic for tonight's NFL Total Access! Even though he's been in the league for a few years, you almost have to treat it like it's his second season as a starter. Marshall Faulk was just saying in our meeting that Turner needs to watch more tape of himself to make sure he's not tipping off his own tendencies. -
Andrew, VA
4:32 PM ET
Who is #2 in the NFC behind the Saints?
Fran Charles, NFL Network
Andrew, I'll say the Vikings. -
Fran Charles, NFL Network
Thanks guys, appreciate all the questions. Love the chats. But I'm out of time.
Tonight on Total Access with myself, Warren Sapp, Marshall Faulk and Mike Martz, we'll be talking about Vince Young, what's wrong with the Giants, the outlook for the Broncos and of course about tonight's game between the Saints/Falcons.
