To get ready for Sunday's game I exchanged five questions with Canal Street Chronicles, SB Nation's Saints blog.  My answers to his questions can be found here, and his answers to my questions are below.

1. Pierre Thomas is questionable for Sunday's game because of a sprained right knee. Do you think he will play, and if he does, how much of an impact will he have?

Canal Street Chronicles: I really don't expect him to play. Sean Payton said [Wednesday] that he was optimistic about getting Thomas some work [Thursday] but I just don't think it will happen. Personally, I'd like to see the Saints take it easy with him and make sure he's really healthy. I don't think any good can come from pushing Pierre before he's really ready.

If Pierre is out of the lineup, I would expect to see Mike Bell get a bulk of the carries on Sunday. He's looked great in pre-season and is a more than adequate substitution. Fantasy football fanatics, consider yourselves warned.

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To get ready for Sunday's game, I exchanged five questions with Cat Scratch Reader.  My answers to his questions can be found here, and his answers to my questions are below.

1. Jake Delhomme started at QB for one of my fantasy teams last week and had a downright brutal performance, throwing four interceptions against the lowly Raiders.  What on earth happened?

Cat Scratch Reader: Jake simply had a terrible day which I painfully point out in a film review I put up on Thursday. He was just missing his targets and missing them badly. We will have to hope that whatever he did during preparation doesn't happen again. Also, I would never play Jake in fantasy because he's too inconsistent (as I'm sure you learned last week).

2. The Panthers have a game lead in the NFC South over Tampa Bay and Atlanta.  Do you think the Panthers can hold on to their lead and win the division?

CSR: I certainly like to think so. Truthfully I'm just as worried about ATL as I am the Bucs since we go to ATL next week. They are playing well whereas the Bucs offense doesn't scare me. If the Panthers can avoid bad turnovers (unlike in their two losses) they should be able to put up at least 11 wins and a division title.

3. Aside from Julius Peppers, which other Panthers defensive player should Lions fans keep an eye on?

CSR: 2nd year MLB Jon Beason is having a Pro Bowl year, though with Patrick Willis in the conference he may not actually get the selection. Back-up DE Charles Johnson is making noise in the pass rush and CB Chris Gamble is easily having his best year.

4. How have the Panthers' two first-round picks from this year's draft, Jonathan Stewart and Jeff Otah, played this season?

CSR: RT Jeff Otah just got back on the field after missing three games with an ankle injury. Prior to the injury he looked great in run blocking and adequate in pass blocking. We are still very happy with that pick and not regretting the price paid. Stewart has looked great at times and average at others. Of course his backfield mate DeAngelo Williams is tearing it up so Stewart has not had the pressure to perform. He's also nursing a toe injury so you won't see much of him this Sunday, maybe 6-8 touches I bet. Stewart has flashed a ton of potential as a speedy power back so we still expect big things from him.

5. Do you think the Panthers can make a run at the Super Bowl this season?

CSR: Do I think it's possible? Sure. Is it likely? Not so much. The Giants and the Steelers before them showed that if a team gets hot in the playoffs they can get it done. I do think the Panthers have the offensive balance and the tenacity on defense to win the Super Bowl this year. But for that to happen they will need to avoid key injuries and game changing turnovers. In their two losses they let turnovers turn into points that changed the momentum of the game so much they couldn't recover. The offense has also struggled at times to move the ball against good run defenses. That part worries me but that is also why they have earned the "Cardiac Cats" moniker from their home crowd. They always like to make it exciting.

To get ready for Sunday's game, I exchanged five questions with TexSkins of Hogs Haven.  My answers to his questions can be found here, and his answers to my questions are below.

1. The Redskins got off to a great 4-1 start before losing to the Rams and struggling to beat the Browns.  Did they just play a couple of bad games or are there some legitimate concerns about losing to a winless team and just barely beating a 2-win team?

Hogs Haven: If you had told me before the season that they would go through the first 7 games 5-2, I'd have taken it.  On the spot.  No questions.

I'm not so concerned with the St. Louis game.  The Rams got all their points on turnovers and field goals.  Losing on a last second field goal hurts, but the Rams' performance against the Cowboys shows that they really are getting better under Haslett.  That being said, there is some concern about the most recent game against the Browns.  There were open receivers running down field and Anderson just didn't see them.  That's bad.  This game will be a good test to see where the team is mentally and see whether the Browns game was just an aberration.

2. Jason Campbell seems to have improved quite a bit this season.  What has he done to make himself a better quarterback?

HH: As for JC's development, I can't help but point to Jim Zorn.  He brought the West Coast offense with him from Seattle, a variation of the offense that Campbell used to go 13-0 at Auburn.  It has been widely reported that JC has been in 7 offenses in 8 years, which is not good for a QB's development.  This year, he looks comfortable and confident.  Zorn worked with his footwork in the off-season and the football seems to come out on time, which did not happen last year.  So, I say Zorn and the experience from last year.  QBs take time to get comfortable and it looks like JC is settling in just fine.

3. Jim Zorn was sort of an unexpected hire.  What was the reaction of Redskins fans when he was hired, and is he exceeding your expectations?

HH: As for Zorn, when he was hired at first, it was as OC.  The reaction was actually pretty good.  He seemed like he had done his time as QB coach under Holmgren and was ready to take the next logical step, which was calling plays as an OC.  When he was announced as head coach a few weeks later, the reaction quickly turned to panic.

As for exceeding expectations, all I can answer is yes.  I figured this would be a year of learning a new system and figuring things out and next year (year 2) would be the year that things started to happen.  But Zorn got JC ready, kept the running game from last year (which has been tremendous) and kept most of the defensive staff, including the promoted DC Greg Blache.  Zorn, for a first time head coach at any level, seems to know what's going on.  To use his phraseology, he keeps it medium.

4. What is Washington's biggest strength and weakness on defense?

HH: The weakness of the defense is easy: pass rush.  9 sacks in 7 games is no good.  Jason Taylor had a freak injury (blood pooled in his calf, which necessitated an emergency operation to avoid an amputation) and didn't provide the immediate pressure he was brought in for.  That being said, he's been getting healthier and so has the pass rush.  Because of the lack of a pass rush, the secondary has been under pressure, but they've held up for the most part this year. 

As for a strength, the Skins D just doesn't let anyone get started on the ground.  They're 7th in the NFL, giving up just over 86 yards per game.  Blache has done a great job this year.  Oh, and watch for S Chris Horton (#48), the team's 7th round choice this year.  He's been all over the field after he got his shot.  He and the other S LaRon Landry are always near the line making tackles and plays.

5. Last year the Redskins thumped the Lions with ease.  They ran and passed their way to a 34-3 victory.  Do you think we will see a repeat of last year's game on Sunday?

This one's tricky.  I think, on paper, the Skins should roll the Lions.  They're a 7.5 favorite on the road and if I was a betting man (I am) I'd give the points.  That being said, the Skins have shown, in the last 2 games, a tendency to play down to the competition.  If they can control the field position early with Portis, I don't see this game staying close for very long.  But, as the saying goes, any given Sunday.  They've already lost to a then-winless team (the Rams) so I'm not ruling out anything.  Call it hesitant optimism.

I exchanged five questions with Gonzo from the Daily Norseman in anticipation of tomorrow's game between the Lions and Vikings.  Below are his answers to my questions, and my answers to his questions can be found over at the Daily Norseman.

1. How has Minnesota's offense improved since Gus Frerotte took over as the starting quarterback? Do you see Frerotte as a long-term option for the Vikings or as someone that will simply finish the season until Minnesota can find another QB for next year?

Daily Norseman: I'm not sure if the offense has "improved" as much as it's opened up a bit with Frerotte under center.  I joke that with Tarvaris Jackson under center, Brad Childress was running the "Tecmo Bowl" offense. . .approximately four different plays.  With Frerotte under center, he's at least advanced to Super Tecmo Bowl level.  I'm still not a big fan of how the change was handled, but I can't argue with the results at this point.

As far as the long-term future, it's almost impossible for me to see Frerotte as a long-term option.  He's 37 years old and he's on a one-year contract with the Vikings.  I'm not sure who the long-term answer is. . .whether it's Tarvaris Jackson or John David Booty or someone that's currently playing college ball, but I can't realistically term Gus Frerotte as the long-term solution.  He's a good answer for this season, and possibly for 2009, but I can't go any further than that.

2. Has the defense lived up to your expectations so far this season?

DN: Well, the run defense has been every bit as good as it's been during the Brad Childress era.  The pass defense, while not drastically improved, has gotten better than it was in previous seasons.  There's been an increase in quarterback pressure, with Jared Allen leading the league in QB hurries, and the occasions where quarterbacks have had all day in the pocket to scan the defense has gone down.  It's going to be interesting to see how the injury to E.J. Henderson affects the defense in the long-term.  Henderson was having a monster season prior to getting injured, and though the defense looked good at times against the Saints, it's hard to lose a player of Henderson's ability without any long-term effects.  Also, with as well as Tyrell Johnson has played thus far in his rookie season, I'd like to see Madieu Williams. . .who the Vikings paid a ton of money for this off-season. . .actually get out on to the field.  He might be able to offset the loss of Henderson, if only a little bit.  But, overall, the defense has almost gotten to what I expected them to be, and it will be interesting to see if they get there given the current circumstances.

3. This past Monday's game against the Saints was pretty crazy, to say the least. Minnesota survived a pair of Reggie Bush punt returns for touchdowns to pull off the surprising victory. What was the biggest factor in Minnesota's win, and how important was it in regards to the outlook for the rest of the season?

DN: The Vikings won on Monday night by simply showing more heart and more guts than I've seen them exhibit in the Brad Childress era.  Yes, the offense spent most of the first half being terrible, and there were the two big punt returns from Bush in the second half. . .but rather than folding up the tents, the Vikings went out and fought and scrapped and got the tying touchdown and the (eventual) winning field goal.  That's not the sort of resilience that we're used to seeing from the Vikings.  Generally, in the kind of crazy game we saw on Monday night, the Vikings find a way to lose.  Now, knowing that their season was probably over if they lost, even in this division, they pulled themselves up by the proverbial bootstraps and put their season back on track.  I certainly hope that this carries over for the rest of the season.

4. You have been pretty upfront with your opinion of Brad Childress in the past. What makes you dislike his coaching decisions so much, and if the Vikings fail to make the playoffs, should he be replaced?

DN: I'm not a Childress fan, no.  I'm not a fan of the way he handles a lot of things.  I mentioned the quarterback situation earlier, and it's a prime example of his stubbornness and his inability to admit that he's wrong.  He spent all off-season telling us about Tarvaris Jackson and how he's ready to lead and he's ready to take this team to the playoffs and this and that and the other thing. . .and then he goes out and puts together game plans that, basically, set Tarvaris Jackson up to fail.  Incredibly conservative, totally unimaginative, and playing not to lose rather than playing to win.  Even the dopes in the ESPN booth on Monday night questioned the offensive philosophy.  This past week, he publicly threw punter Chris Kluwe under the bus for the Bush punt returns in the New Orleans game, and brought in four different punters to try out.  Kluwe is a fine young punter, and to try to put the blame on his shoulders for what happened. . .particularly in the public manner that he did it. . .is totally unacceptable in my book.  Childress is just a guy that rubs myself and other Viking fans completely the wrong way, and if he doesn't make the playoffs this year, then yes, he absolutely, positively should be fired.

5. How big of a role will Adrian Peterson play in Sunday's game? It is assumed that the Vikings offense as a whole will have little trouble since the Lions defense has been so bad this season, but should we expect a balanced attack or will Minnesota feed the ball to Peterson?

DN: At the risk of sounding arrogant, that is sort of the assumption, yes.  With the Lion defense looking as poor as it has thus far, many people are under the assumption that if the Vikings want to run the ball, they'll run the ball, and if the Vikings want to throw the ball, they'll throw the ball.  Now, we've both seen enough NFC North games over the years to know that that's not always the case. . .but if there was a game for the Vikings to get Adrian Peterson and/or Chester Taylor well and truly on track, this would probably be the game to do it, particularly with a tough road trip to Chicago coming up for the Vikings in Week 7.  I would expect the Vikings to try to be more balanced, but if this turns out to be the type of game that you and I are both expecting it to be, there's going to be a healthy dose of the Vikings running game to be had in this one, particularly in the second half.

In order to get ready for Sunday's game between the Bears and the Lions, I exchanged five questions with ChiFan13 of Windy City Gridiron.  You can find my answers to his questions over at Windy City Gridiron later today, and his answers to my questions are below.

1. How has one-time Lions running back Kevin Jones done so far this season? I noticed he only has carried the ball 20 times. Is that because Matt Forte simply is that much better than him or is Jones just struggling?

ChiFan13: Honestly, I really think the reason Jones hasn't played is the performance of Forte so far. Forte has been amazing for us, running for 347 and gaining 147 through the air thus far. The one thing I have noticed is that Jones doesn't have the agility or speed that Forte does running the ball. But, I do hope Jones gets some more PT throughout the season, because Forte is on par to carry the ball 300+ times.

2. Kyle Orton has played pretty well this season. Are the Bears winning in spite of him, because of him, or is it somewhere in between where he is just managing the game well?

ChiFan13: You'll get different answers from every single Bears fan. Some think that he's awful, some think he's doing a good job managing the game. My own personal opinion is that it varies from game to game. In the Carolina and TB games, his lack of long-ball strength and accuracy was grossly apparent. However, he showed against the Eagles that he indeed does have the touch to throw the intermediate pass. Part of that also falls on Ron Turner, Boy Genius' play calling also. If Turner is able to take advantage of matchup problems like he did against the Eagles, Orton will be good enough to win games consistently.

3. Are you as surprised as I am that the Bears beat both the Colts and the Eagles? I suppose the 2-2 start isn't that strange, but the fact that they got there by beating Indy and Philly is to me, at least.

ChiFan13: The Bears this year are a very tough team to get a read on. We beat the Colts, we were ahead against Carolina/TB and lose, then beat the Eagles. I was very surprised about the Colts, not so much against the Eagles. Like Lance Briggs said after the Eagles game, we should be 4-0. But yes, if you had told me prior to the season that we'd be 2-2 with our wins against the Colts and Eagles, I would've laughed in your face. No doubt about that.

4. Is the Bears' defense back to its dominating self? I know just from having them on my fantasy teams that they have been very good this season, especially against the Colts and on that goal line stand against the Eagles, so should Jon Kitna be prepared to run for his life on Sunday?

ChiFan13: Again, it's been a tough read thus far, but I believe so. The one time that we seem to lose our ‘dominating' identity is late in the game when the D is tired. But, I do think that with our DB's hurt and questionable for Sunday, Jon Kitna will be running for his life. If I was Bob Babich (our DC), I'd be doing everything to get to Kitna early on and not let him sit back in the pocket. I think that our weakness against the Lions is your WR's against our hurt DB's, so Kitna should be prepared.

5. Are the Bears a contender? I don't mean to win the NFC North because that's not saying much. I'm wondering if they are contender to win a playoff game or two or possibly even more. Could we see a repeat of their 2007 playoff run with Kyle Orton playing the role of Rex Grossman?

ChiFan13: Like I said, it's a tough read. The fact that we haven't been consistent is worrisome to me. With the tough NFC East this year, we have to win the North to get into the playoffs. If we get there, I think they are a contender to win a game or two. When the team has been good, they've been very good. When the team has been bad, they've been very bad. So, it's a toss-up at this point.

And, I know you didn't ask for it, but I'll give you my prediction: Bears 24, Lions 14.

Thanks to ChiFan13 for answering my questions, and as stated already, my answers to his questions can be found later today over at Windy City Gridiron.

To prepare for Sunday's game with the 49ers, Fooch of Niners Nation and I exchanged five questions about each other's teams.  My answers will be up on Niners Nation later today, and right now you can check out what some readers of NN had to say about my questions.  For Fooch's answers to my questions, take a look below.

1. Perhaps the biggest storyline surrounding this upcoming game between Detroit and San Francisco is Mike Martz.  He had a messy divorce with the Lions after the 2007 season and since then both he and Lions players have traded jabs in the press.  Even though we're only two games into the season, I'm curious about what your opinion of Martz is.  Do you see him as someone that has immediately upgraded the 49ers' offense or someone that controls things a bit too much and is stunting the growth of the team?

Niners Nation: I think there has definitely been an upgrade in the offense that can be attributed to Martz's offensive scheme combined with the addition of more skilled receivers.  Having a guy like Isaac Bruce, who knows the Martz scheme is a huge benefit, as seen by his monster day last Sunday.  When Arnaz Battle can go back to being the #3 receiver, things are improving.

As for the Martz personality, I think it's a very good thing that he controls things as much as he does.  From the beginning, head coach Mike Nolan has said he would leave the offense up to Martz.  Nolan made his bones on the defensive side of the ball.  Mike Martz has proven what he can do as an offensive coordinator in this league, so I'm glad he's taken the reigns as firmly as he has.  If he were to leave for a head coaching job next season that would certainly create some havoc, but the level of improvement is certainly not a stunt in the growth.

2. Staying on the topic of Martz, what are your general thoughts on his play-calling so far?  Just looking at the stats alone it appears he's running a much more balanced offense than he ever did in Detroit, but do you think that is because his running back is Frank Gore rather than Kevin Jones?

NN: As many people on Niners Nation mentioned, there was concern over his early play-calling.  He seemed very predictable and the offense was not making things happen.  While he did appear to abandon the run in stretches last week, the team was trailing and they had to make up points.  If the 49ers can take a decent lead over Detroit I'd like to think we'd see more of the Gore ground game.  The 49ers have trailed for most of the season so it's hard to get a complete handle on the balance situation.

I still expect big rushing totals from Gore and I would definitely agree that having Gore instead of Kevin Jones makes it easier for Martz to show some of the balance we all saw in St. Louis.  Gore is not the same type of running back as Marshall Faulk was, but he does have some of the same skills.  Gore was the leading receiver the last two seasons and that fits right into the Martz offense.

3. The 49ers' starting quarterback, J.T. O'Sullivan, wisely followed Martz to San Francisco after spending a year with Detroit as Jon Kitna's backup.  In the time he was on the field he did look like a decent QB, but has he really become a legit NFL starter?  To me it seems like Martz's system has benefited him more than his actual talent.  Am I correct in that assessment?

NN: I think O'Sullivan definitely has some talent.  Obviously he wouldn't be in the NFL if he didn't have something to bring to the table.  I do think he is benefitting from knowing the Martz system, but I think his talent level has helped.  From what I've seen so far, he's got a decent arm and has made some pretty tough throws right on the money.  He's certainly not always accurate, but I think that will come with more playing time.  I don't know how he'd be doing with another offensive coordinator but I would not call him a "system QB" quite yet.  In college you can succeed as a system QB, but in the NFL, the players are all athletic and I don't know if a straight system QB would be 100% effective.  I guess Montana could be coined a system QB with the West Coast offense, so that might kill that argument.

I do believe he can be a legit NFL starter in this league and will be so this season.  Aside from making the requisite passes, JTO has shown some scrambling ability.  Of course with the scrambling you get the good (4 rushes for 32 yards in week 2) and the bad (holding onto the ball waiting for something to develop, leading to a sack...or eight).  He's clearly a tough SOB as his bounce back from 8 sacks in Week 2 would attest.  I don't know what he brings to the table as a leader, but he seems to have the control and respect of the locker room, which is a key for any quarterback.

4. Back in the 2007 draft there was talk that the Lions might trade down and draft Patrick Willis.  Considering Detroit's future starting middle linebacker is Jordon Dizon, I sort of wish that would have happened, especially since Willis is so talented.  What specifically makes Willis such a dominant linebacker, and should Kevin Smith be afraid for Sunday's game?

NN: In the thread discussing these questions, the best description was pointing to his interception return for a touchdown last week and his rundown of Sean Morey in overtime last season.  Those plays showed the speed and natural talent, combined with the sheer desire that makes him so great in the eyes of 49ers (and most other) fans.  I think having Mike Singletary around only makes the situation better as Willis is quite the willing pupil to Singletary.

Looking at the whole picture of Willis, his ability to close on a ball carrier is huge.  Nothing is more frustrating than broken tackles leading to first downs and touchdowns.  You rarely see Willis not completely wrap up a player and stop the play.  It's interesting that as the 49ers defense improves (which it should be doing this season), his counting stats like tackles will probably go down.  Some might point to this as a sophomore slump, but 49ers fans know he's making an impact.  Teams have elected to run their rushing plays away from him, a'la what happens with Champ Bailey.  They're two completely different players, but I think it's safe to say opposing teams fear the wrath of Bamm Bamm.

5. Looking at the NFC West, the standings certainly aren't what I expected coming into the season.  Arizona is 2-0, Seattle is 0-2, and San Francisco is in between at 1-1 (and the Rams just suck).  Looking at the rest of the season, do you think this trend will continue with the Cardinals at the top or is it only a matter of time until the Seahawks retake first-place?  And finally, could the 49ers make a run at the NFC West title?

NN: I definitely do NOT think the Seahawks are out of this race.  They're dealing with an unprecedented string of injuries to their wide receivers.  I don't think they're the clear-cut team to beat, but I do believe they'll be in this race in the end.  Arizona looks to have made the correct choice in benching Leinart for Warner as Warner is making the plays needed to win.

As for my 49ers?  Considering 9-7 should be enough to win this division, I do believe they have a shot at the division title.  They do have a tough schedule ahead, but 9-7 is not completely out of the realm of possibility.  A lot of it depends on how well J.T. O'Sullivan performs and how well the offensive line performs.  If JTO can make plays like he did for much of the Seahawks game, this offense could be dangerous.  If he struggles, Frank Gore might not be enough.  Both JTO and Gore got beaten up pretty badly by the tough Seattle defense and if the o-line doesn't get its act together, it will not get any better anytime soon.  While JTO and Gore are both tough, a person can only take so much of a beating before getting completely worn down.

Thanks to Fooch for answering my questions, and as stated already, my answers to his questions can be found later today over at Niners Nation.

In order to get ready for Sunday's game against Atlanta, I exchanged five questions with Dave from The Falcoholic, SB Nation's Falcons blog.  You can find my answers to Dave's questions over at The Falcoholic, and Dave's answers to my questions can be found below.

1. Is Matt Ryan really ready to start?  I know some rookie QBs are able to come in and be successful that early on in their careers, but does Ryan have what it takes?

The Falcoholic: The coaching staff feels he's ready. Ryan has shown a good arm and most importantly has not panicked, which is all you can ask for with a rookie quarterback. I think the offensive line is going to have a direct effect on his success, but I don't think something like 16 to 20 TDs and the same number of interceptions is out of the question this season. He looks like the real deal early on.

2. Sticking with Matt Ryan, is the Atlanta offensive line going to be able to provide him with enough protection to lead the Falcons to a win [on Sunday]?

TF: That's the question we've all been asking ourselves. The line is young and has what our beat writers insist on calling a "nasty attitude," but that alone has never propelled anyone to great heights. I think Ryan is definitely going to get knocked around this season, but if they can limit the damage to 20 to 30 sacks I think we'll have a lot to be thankful for. There's about a 50/50 shot that they can.

3. I see that Joey Harrington was cut on Saturday. Was that move expected? Also, just how bad was Harrington in his short-lived career in Atlanta?

TF: It wasn't completely expected, but D.J. Shockley outplayed him in the last pre-season game. Harrington wasn't awful for the Falcons, but he was no better than mediocre and fell victim to quality starts from Chris Redman. At this stage in his career, nobody should think of him as more than a backup or third stringer. I'd be surprised if the Packers didn't take a shot at him with Brian Brohm sucking like a black hole each week this pre-season.

4. Michael Turner was signed in the offseason to become Atlanta's starting running back.  I personally liked the move a lot as Turner has great upside.  I liked it enough to draft him in one of my fantasy leagues actually, so what kind of production can I expect out of Turner this season?

TF: I'd say you can expect about 250-300 carries, which is what Turner himself is boasting he'll get. If he stays healthy the whole season, I'd say he's virtually a lock to end up with 1,000 yards and should get plenty of goal line opportunities. As much as everyone's focusing on Matt Ryan's rookie season, it's useful to remember that Turner is definitely going to be the centerpiece of the Falcons' offense.  Because he's never held up to a full season of getting pounded, health is really the only concern.

5. Recently on ESPN there was a segment asking questions about the win totals for certain teams in 2008.  One of those teams was the Falcons and their over/under for wins in '08 was set at 3.  I believe one of the analysts said Atlanta will push and win 3 games, whereas the other analyst said under.  Are the Falcons really capable of winning only 2 games this season?

TF: I think that's a load of crap from experts who don't really pay attention to teams supposedly as bad as the Falcons. Despite a defense that looked very talented this pre-season and a better than expected set of players on offense, they're still predicting the same old thing. I really think the Falcons could top out at 6 or 7 wins, and I'd actually be pretty amazed if they only won 2 or 3. They may win ugly, but they're going to win more than people think.

Thanks to Dave for answering my questions, and as stated already, my answers to his questions can be found over at The Falcoholic.