Who needs Jay Cutler? Well I'm sure the press and fans in Chicago will answer yes to that question. But more importantly when did Kyle Orton become and top NFL class quarterback?
Orton led the Broncos to an overtime victory over the New England Patriots. This was the first time that the Patriots have lost in overtime when King Brady has been under centre. Orton threw for 2 touchdowns and an interception but on both touchdowns he was helped by the brilliance on wide receiver Brandon Marshall.
One highlight from the game was Randy Moss intercepting Orton on a Hail Mary. The funny thing was this was Randy's first catch of the day.
In Kansas City the Chiefs pushed the Cowboys all the way into overtime. The Cowboys won on the back of receiver Miles Austin. Austin not only had a career day but a franchise day with 250 receiving yards on 10 receptions and 2 touchdowns. The second of which was for 60 yards and the game winner.
The Chiefs haven't won this season but you would have never known that by watching the game. Matt Cassel looks to have settled, however Larry Johnson can not get his running going. On defence the Chiefs looked good, they just need to wrap up on tackles as Austin broke tackles on both his touchdown scores.
The Rams shut down Adrian Peterson, but can anyone stop Brett Favre?
The old boy with the week shoulder threw for 232 yards in week 5 and helped his Vikings team make it 5-0 for the season. This is the first time in Favre's career that his have started the first 5 games undefeated.
As for the St. Louis Rams, can they get any worst? Maybe we should speak about the Rams and all the other winless teams later in the week. Week 5 was just another bad day at the office.
The Ravens fail for the second time of the season and the Bengals won close again.
I'm not sure if Carson Palmer can keep this up this late game winning form but this season the Bengals have won 4 games by 7, 3, 3 and 4 points.
The Ravens have not been great on defence and have given up a lot through the air. The Ravens will need to improve this part of the game if they want to go all the way this season.
The defending Superbowl champs the Pittsburgh Steelers have made hard work of this season so far. This Sunday against the Lions was no different, only 3 sacks on the Lions last offensive series stopped Detroit taking the game into overtime.
The Lions who were without starting quarterback Matthew Stafford because of his knee injury stayed in this game until the end. However star receiver Calvin Johnson had to come out of the game with what looked like a left knee injury. This is not helping a franchise who is just looking to win their second game of the season.
Rib injury, what rib injury. Quarterback Donavon McNabb is back and boy what a performance. The Eagles looked in great shape for this season and the return of McNabb and Westbrook only increases the Eagles play off chances.
The Buccaneers on the other hand need something to happen for them. On offence they could get anything going and on defence they gave up to many big plays. Allowing McNabb to throw the deep ball for touchdowns is the fastest way to get crashed.
Looks like the Carolina Panthers have found a way for quarterback Jake Delhomme to contribute to the offence. Late in the game when they Panthers needed a first down Delhomme ran for 10 yards. This and a touchdown pass are what seem like the only two things Delhomme has done right this season.
The Washington Redskins go for bad to worst, very quickly. Head coach Kim Zorn has to be favourite to be the first head coach to leave his post. The Skins have two more games before their bye week and Zorn's team will have to improve for him to keep his job.
Okay now on to the Oakland Raiders trip to the New York Giants. The Giants started with quarterback Eli Manning but soon didn't need him anymore as they quickly got into they grove.
Giants have a tough few weeks coming up but running back Ahmad Bradshaw looks like a man playing for a contract. Bradshaw ran in two touchdowns on the ground and had one reception of 55 yards. This is a great return for a player who is number two on the depth chart.
The Raiders however go from worst to unbelievable. Quarterback Russell was sacked 6 times fumbled 3 times and only threw for 100 yards on 8 completions. Can things get any worst for the Raiders Nation? I just feel sorry for everyone in Oakland that is not Al Davis or Tom "knockout" Cable.
I've looked at the draft for 2010 and there are 4 potential offensive tackles in the draft, please can someone get a message to Big Al, take one of them and protect somebody.
This next result had me in shock. After a strong performance last week the Jacksonville Jaguars decided to have a game off, losing this one 41-0. The returning Matt Hasselbeck threw for 241 yards and his offensive line protected him better than they didn't Wallace.
In the end this will go down as a great return for Hasselbeck and just one of though games for the Jaguars.
In another game which would have raised a few eyebrows the Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 45-10. The reason this results would have been such a shock is the way which the 49ers let this one go. Head Coach Mike Singletary believes in smash mouth football and this was more shaky lip football.
Coming off their bye week the Falcons looked in good shape with quarterback Matt Ryan and tight end Tony Gonzalez showing why the Falcons love this connection.
This game also had the funniest play of week 5 in it. Remembering the type of coach Mike Singletary is what was Dre' Bly thinking about when he was celebrating his interception before he made it to the end zone. What made manners worst he fumbled the ball and the Falcons recovered, I expect someone to be in trouble this week in training.
Here is that play.
The worst game of the season and possible ever was the Buffalo Bills v Cleveland Browns. The Browns won the game 6-3 with no touchdowns in the game. Get ready for this next stat, Browns quarterback Derek Anderson only completed 2 passes for 23 yards. One bright spark was Jamal Lewis pounding the ball for 117 yards.
In Arizona the Cardinals hosted the Houston Texans and this was a game they nearly threw around. Leading 21-0 in the third quarter and should have had the game won but the Texans didn't see it that way.
First Chris Brown scored to make it 21-7, then Andre Johnson scored to make it 21-14. Andre Johnson then smashed, and I do mean smashed his way into the end zone to tie the game up.
The Texans Matt Schaub then made the game losing mistake when he threw an interception to Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. Rodgers-Cromartie took the ball all the way into the end zone giving the Cardinals a 7 point lead. However Houston had a couple of goes at levelling the game but man child Andre Johnson was not on the field. That had to be a coaching error and cost the Texans a chance at forcing overtime.
Last night on Monday Night football the New York Jets visited the Miami Dolphins.
This was a game of trick plays, as the Dolphins continued to show off the Wildcat and the Jets run a couple of fake punts, both for first downs.
In the end the difference was the running of Ronnie Brown who scored two touchdowns and quarterback Chad Henne coming of age in the passing game.
This was a great advert for football and a great game for Monday night football. Both teams lead the game, yet no big mistakes were made. This lead to great NFL football and I have to mention Braylon Edwards. Traded to the Jets only this week, Edwards had a monster debut with 5 receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown. This was from a player who has been in New York a full week and was known for his drops, Edwards didn't drop anything when he needed to make the catch.
The Dolphins won the game with only 6 seconds left on the clock with a Brown touchdown off of the Wildcat. We all love the Wildcat, but I do wonder just how much longer it will be so effective.
Another great week, roll on week 6.
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Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
NFL: Tom Brady Returns
By Daniel Ferdinand
Well now Tom Brady could very well be superman. If last nights game would have been part of a movie we all would have turned off because it's way to unbelievable.
In his first game since week 1 last season Brady threw for 378 yards and two touchdowns, as the Patriots won late in the game.
The question I have is why oh why did Leodis McKelvin try and run the kick off back. Why did he not just settle for the touchback, which would have given the Bills the ball on their own 20 yard line. I'm sure as the Bills will wake up this morning and this defeat will be hard for them to swallow.
Brady is back and the NFL is better for his return. This season could see a shoot out between Brady and Brees (New Orleans Saints) in the race of league MVP. If week 1 is anything to go by we are in for a cracker.
In Monday nights other game, the Raiders found a way to throw the win away against the Chargers. Quarterback JaMarcus Russell looked like the 1st overall draft talent he is being paid for. Russell even blocked two players on a reverse play and threw the ball with power and skill.
The off season reports coming out of Oakland were about Russell taking a number of recievers away for private training away from the media. The hard work looks like it's starting to paid off.
Oakland still have a number of holes but this defeat shows that they my not be the worst team in the league. Plus former Patriots defensive end Richard Seymour looks ready to play. Seymour spent much of the game in the backfield hunting Phillip Rivers. He is a great signing if the Raiders can keep him happy and focused.
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Well now Tom Brady could very well be superman. If last nights game would have been part of a movie we all would have turned off because it's way to unbelievable.
In his first game since week 1 last season Brady threw for 378 yards and two touchdowns, as the Patriots won late in the game.
The question I have is why oh why did Leodis McKelvin try and run the kick off back. Why did he not just settle for the touchback, which would have given the Bills the ball on their own 20 yard line. I'm sure as the Bills will wake up this morning and this defeat will be hard for them to swallow.
Brady is back and the NFL is better for his return. This season could see a shoot out between Brady and Brees (New Orleans Saints) in the race of league MVP. If week 1 is anything to go by we are in for a cracker.
In Monday nights other game, the Raiders found a way to throw the win away against the Chargers. Quarterback JaMarcus Russell looked like the 1st overall draft talent he is being paid for. Russell even blocked two players on a reverse play and threw the ball with power and skill.
The off season reports coming out of Oakland were about Russell taking a number of recievers away for private training away from the media. The hard work looks like it's starting to paid off.
Oakland still have a number of holes but this defeat shows that they my not be the worst team in the league. Plus former Patriots defensive end Richard Seymour looks ready to play. Seymour spent much of the game in the backfield hunting Phillip Rivers. He is a great signing if the Raiders can keep him happy and focused.
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NFL: Are the Saints the really deal?
By Daniel Ferdinand
Okay yes the Saints won convincingly, but lets be honest they were playing the Detroit Lions. Last season quarterback Brees threw for nearly 5,000 yards and he start this season where he left off last year.
I watch the highlights of the game on NFL.com and I saw to faults in the Saints team. I'm not going to talk about injuries, because that goes for every team in the league. But the defence does not look like it has improved enough. The Lions touchdown was a simple pitch left and the running back walked into the endzone.
The other problem as I see it, is Reggie Bush. I'm still not sold on Bush, he is an explosive player, however he doesn't seem like he can carry the load in the NFL. He completed his first NFL season but has yet to finish 16 games since and the Lions were able to hold him to 14 yards on 7 carries. May be that had something to do with Bush missing the last 3 pre season games, but that is my point, he gets banged up all the time.
I believe their are a number of teams ahead of the Saints, but New Orleans could see a wild card game this season. Brees will have to stay fit and on form. He is the key for this team.
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Okay yes the Saints won convincingly, but lets be honest they were playing the Detroit Lions. Last season quarterback Brees threw for nearly 5,000 yards and he start this season where he left off last year.
I watch the highlights of the game on NFL.com and I saw to faults in the Saints team. I'm not going to talk about injuries, because that goes for every team in the league. But the defence does not look like it has improved enough. The Lions touchdown was a simple pitch left and the running back walked into the endzone.
The other problem as I see it, is Reggie Bush. I'm still not sold on Bush, he is an explosive player, however he doesn't seem like he can carry the load in the NFL. He completed his first NFL season but has yet to finish 16 games since and the Lions were able to hold him to 14 yards on 7 carries. May be that had something to do with Bush missing the last 3 pre season games, but that is my point, he gets banged up all the time.
I believe their are a number of teams ahead of the Saints, but New Orleans could see a wild card game this season. Brees will have to stay fit and on form. He is the key for this team.
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Sunday, 13 September 2009
NFL: Opening Sunday
By Daniel Ferdinand
Okay it’s the first Sunday of the NFL season and I’m going to put my neck on the line. So here goes, The Minnesota Vikings will be Super Bowl (44TH) XLIV champions.
There you go, I’ve said it now. I fully expect the signing of Brett Favre to be the difference maker. In this post I will explain my thought process and why I believe the shoulder of Favre will stand the test of time.
The Vikings have only ever won one NFL Championship, all the way back in 1969. Last year they made the play offs losing to the Philadelphia Eagles at home in the Wild Card game.
Finally adding number 4 to the team takes pressure off the shoulders (no punt intended) of star running back Adrian Peterson. Favre gives the Vikings a better threat under centre than either Travis Jackson (who I believe will be a better player once Favre goes) and Sage Rosenfels. In turn Peterson relieves the pressure on Favre. Teams playing the Vikings this year will have to respect Favre and will not be able to put eight men (a defensive strategy, designed to stop running plays) in the box on every play. Favre also provides Head Coach Brad Childress with an option on 3rd and long.
Let’s not forget the rest of the Vikings team, their offensive line is very strong with Steve Hutchinson at left guard, being around the best in the business. At wide receiver six year veteran Bernard Berrian will be Favre’s go to guy. Favre also has first round draft pick Percy Harvin to throw too. Harvin from the University of Florida (Florida Gators) can play in multiple-positions because of his speed and open field running. Expect him to play at receiver, running back and returner this season.
On defence the Williams’ Pat and Kevin (not related) on the defensive line will be able to play the opening game (against the Cleveland Browns) after the federal appeals court blocked the NFL’s attempt to suspend the pair (for violating the league’s anti-doping policy).
So with both Williams’ playing (for now) and Jared Allen at defensive end, the Vikings should again be among the top ranked defences against the run. I’m sure teams will look to beat this defence through the air but Coach Childress should have his team prepare for this type of attack.
I have picked the Vikings because on offence they can hold on to the ball and win the battle of the clock (the time each team has possession on the ball on offence) most weeks. This will keep their very strong defence fresh and ready for battle.
We will see if I’m right come February, I really hope I am.
The Vikings are first up tonight on Sky Sports 3 the show starts at 5:30pm. I will be watch at my friends bar in South Woodford.
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Okay it’s the first Sunday of the NFL season and I’m going to put my neck on the line. So here goes, The Minnesota Vikings will be Super Bowl (44TH) XLIV champions.
There you go, I’ve said it now. I fully expect the signing of Brett Favre to be the difference maker. In this post I will explain my thought process and why I believe the shoulder of Favre will stand the test of time.
The Vikings have only ever won one NFL Championship, all the way back in 1969. Last year they made the play offs losing to the Philadelphia Eagles at home in the Wild Card game.
Finally adding number 4 to the team takes pressure off the shoulders (no punt intended) of star running back Adrian Peterson. Favre gives the Vikings a better threat under centre than either Travis Jackson (who I believe will be a better player once Favre goes) and Sage Rosenfels. In turn Peterson relieves the pressure on Favre. Teams playing the Vikings this year will have to respect Favre and will not be able to put eight men (a defensive strategy, designed to stop running plays) in the box on every play. Favre also provides Head Coach Brad Childress with an option on 3rd and long.
Let’s not forget the rest of the Vikings team, their offensive line is very strong with Steve Hutchinson at left guard, being around the best in the business. At wide receiver six year veteran Bernard Berrian will be Favre’s go to guy. Favre also has first round draft pick Percy Harvin to throw too. Harvin from the University of Florida (Florida Gators) can play in multiple-positions because of his speed and open field running. Expect him to play at receiver, running back and returner this season.
On defence the Williams’ Pat and Kevin (not related) on the defensive line will be able to play the opening game (against the Cleveland Browns) after the federal appeals court blocked the NFL’s attempt to suspend the pair (for violating the league’s anti-doping policy).
So with both Williams’ playing (for now) and Jared Allen at defensive end, the Vikings should again be among the top ranked defences against the run. I’m sure teams will look to beat this defence through the air but Coach Childress should have his team prepare for this type of attack.
I have picked the Vikings because on offence they can hold on to the ball and win the battle of the clock (the time each team has possession on the ball on offence) most weeks. This will keep their very strong defence fresh and ready for battle.
We will see if I’m right come February, I really hope I am.
The Vikings are first up tonight on Sky Sports 3 the show starts at 5:30pm. I will be watch at my friends bar in South Woodford.
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Saturday, 5 September 2009
NFL: Top Stories Around The League
Here are some stories doing the rounds in the NFL.
Some interesting, some funny, some just stories I think you may enjoy.
Cincinnati Bengals
So the reports coming out of Ohio is that Andre Smith is a touch over weight. Not the first round pick I hear you shout, well yes and he has only been at 'team' training for 2 days. Who ate all the, well you know the rest... NFLUK.com
Philadelphia Eagles
Check out Vick's highlights against the Jets. The Eagles lost the game 27-38. Check out the 22 yard loss, throw it away Michael throw it away... NFL.com
Minnesota Vikings
Favre fined $10k for a 'crack-back block'... nytimes.com
Buffalo Bills
Offensive coordinator sacked already. Hello, the season has not started... NFL.com
New England Patriots
The Pats look like going into the season with only 2 quarterbacks. Find out who on... NFL.com
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Some interesting, some funny, some just stories I think you may enjoy.
Cincinnati Bengals
So the reports coming out of Ohio is that Andre Smith is a touch over weight. Not the first round pick I hear you shout, well yes and he has only been at 'team' training for 2 days. Who ate all the, well you know the rest... NFLUK.com
Philadelphia Eagles
Check out Vick's highlights against the Jets. The Eagles lost the game 27-38. Check out the 22 yard loss, throw it away Michael throw it away... NFL.com
Minnesota Vikings
Favre fined $10k for a 'crack-back block'... nytimes.com
Buffalo Bills
Offensive coordinator sacked already. Hello, the season has not started... NFL.com
New England Patriots
The Pats look like going into the season with only 2 quarterbacks. Find out who on... NFL.com
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Thursday, 3 September 2009
NFL: Number 1 Quarterback
I asked the question today on my twitter, who is the best quarterback in the NFL at the moment?
From the answers given only three players are in the race Peyton Manning, Tom “Gisele” Brady and Drew Brees.
I’m not going to choose, I’m asking you guys and girls out there. Only two of the guys have super bowl rings. Does that mean Brees can not be considered?
First up is the man with the most Championships, one Thomas Edward “Tom” Brady, Jr. Tom Brady has appeared in four super bowl winning three of them.
Brady went to college at the University of Michigan, were he spent his first two years as back up to Brian Griese. Brady won the battle to become the Wolverines starter for the 98 and 99 seasons.
After his senior year Brady was picked number #199 in the 2000 NFL draft. It has been reported that the Patriots were considering Brady or Tim Rattay. In the end they went for Brady a move which in 2007 the NFL network called the greatest “steal” in the history of the NFL draft.
Brady started his rookie season fourth on the Patriots depth chart. Can you name all 3 players above him?
I thought not.
Brady became the starter in the 2001 season after an injury to the Pats starter.
Brady’s best quality is his leadership. Players put there health on the line for him and will follow him anyway. His arm strength has been under rated but he can make every throw expected of an NFL quarterback.
Although Brady doesn’t have straight line speed, he does move around the pocket very well.
Finally on Tom, he has won games with and without star players around him. I expect he will get close to the records he set in the 2007 season.
Next on the list is Peyton Williams Manning. Manning had the polar opposite raise to the NFL to Brady. Peyton was the first overall player to be picked in the 1998 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. Peyton comes from “what many call” the first family of football.
Peyton is the second of three sons, to Archie and Olivia Manning. Archie also played in the NFL for the Saints, Houston Oilers and Vikings (1971-1984).
Peyton’s elder brother played football at the receiver position in college but had to quit because of spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the spinal canal) and his younger brother Eli also has a super bowl ring and super bowl MVP award.
Like Brady, Manning is a leader in the locker room. His arm strength is about as good as it gets. He makes all the passes and uniquely to Manning only he picks the offensive play when he is at the line of scrimmage.
Manning doesn’t move around the field that well. However this does mean that his offensive line knows where he is.
Manning has only been able to win one championship, a fact that will play on his mind. Manning's problem for this season, "I believe" is the fact that a number of teams are in a better position to make it to the super bowl. The Colts “for me” are ranked around the 9th to 13th place of all the NFL teams. However I still expect Manning to have a great season.
The last player on my list is Andrew “Drew” Christopher Brees. Last season Brees became only the second NFL quarterback to finish the season with more than 5,000 yards passing (5,069).
Brees graduated from Purdue University and was drafted in the second round (pick 32) by the San Diego Chargers in the 2001 NFL draft.
Brees has been unlucky with the two NFL teams he has been the starter on. He always provides a great offensive edge however the Saints defences have seemed to always let him down.
When he was at the Chargers the defence was not what it is now and now in New Orleans, the defence is as bad as his offence is good. The Saints have looked to improve this over the off season, using their first 3 (picks 14, 116 and 118) draft picks on defensive players.
Like Brady and Manning, Brees makes all the throws required at this level. He is the best of the three at moving around the pocket and making time for himself.
Some of his stats may be slightly higher because the Saints defence often give up big plays. They also concede lots of points 393 in 2008 (ranked 26).
In the end it’s up to the individual to pick which of these players are number one in the league.
The question is, if you were starting a franchise tomorrow and you could pick your quarterback first, who would you choose?
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From the answers given only three players are in the race Peyton Manning, Tom “Gisele” Brady and Drew Brees.
I’m not going to choose, I’m asking you guys and girls out there. Only two of the guys have super bowl rings. Does that mean Brees can not be considered?
First up is the man with the most Championships, one Thomas Edward “Tom” Brady, Jr. Tom Brady has appeared in four super bowl winning three of them.
Brady went to college at the University of Michigan, were he spent his first two years as back up to Brian Griese. Brady won the battle to become the Wolverines starter for the 98 and 99 seasons.
After his senior year Brady was picked number #199 in the 2000 NFL draft. It has been reported that the Patriots were considering Brady or Tim Rattay. In the end they went for Brady a move which in 2007 the NFL network called the greatest “steal” in the history of the NFL draft.
Brady started his rookie season fourth on the Patriots depth chart. Can you name all 3 players above him?
I thought not.
Brady became the starter in the 2001 season after an injury to the Pats starter.
Brady’s best quality is his leadership. Players put there health on the line for him and will follow him anyway. His arm strength has been under rated but he can make every throw expected of an NFL quarterback.
Although Brady doesn’t have straight line speed, he does move around the pocket very well.
Finally on Tom, he has won games with and without star players around him. I expect he will get close to the records he set in the 2007 season.
Next on the list is Peyton Williams Manning. Manning had the polar opposite raise to the NFL to Brady. Peyton was the first overall player to be picked in the 1998 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. Peyton comes from “what many call” the first family of football.
Peyton is the second of three sons, to Archie and Olivia Manning. Archie also played in the NFL for the Saints, Houston Oilers and Vikings (1971-1984).
Peyton’s elder brother played football at the receiver position in college but had to quit because of spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the spinal canal) and his younger brother Eli also has a super bowl ring and super bowl MVP award.
Like Brady, Manning is a leader in the locker room. His arm strength is about as good as it gets. He makes all the passes and uniquely to Manning only he picks the offensive play when he is at the line of scrimmage.
Manning doesn’t move around the field that well. However this does mean that his offensive line knows where he is.
Manning has only been able to win one championship, a fact that will play on his mind. Manning's problem for this season, "I believe" is the fact that a number of teams are in a better position to make it to the super bowl. The Colts “for me” are ranked around the 9th to 13th place of all the NFL teams. However I still expect Manning to have a great season.
The last player on my list is Andrew “Drew” Christopher Brees. Last season Brees became only the second NFL quarterback to finish the season with more than 5,000 yards passing (5,069).
Brees graduated from Purdue University and was drafted in the second round (pick 32) by the San Diego Chargers in the 2001 NFL draft.
Brees has been unlucky with the two NFL teams he has been the starter on. He always provides a great offensive edge however the Saints defences have seemed to always let him down.
When he was at the Chargers the defence was not what it is now and now in New Orleans, the defence is as bad as his offence is good. The Saints have looked to improve this over the off season, using their first 3 (picks 14, 116 and 118) draft picks on defensive players.
Like Brady and Manning, Brees makes all the throws required at this level. He is the best of the three at moving around the pocket and making time for himself.
Some of his stats may be slightly higher because the Saints defence often give up big plays. They also concede lots of points 393 in 2008 (ranked 26).
In the end it’s up to the individual to pick which of these players are number one in the league.
The question is, if you were starting a franchise tomorrow and you could pick your quarterback first, who would you choose?
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Tuesday, 1 September 2009
NFL: Father Tedy Bruschi
On Monday #54 Tedy Bruschi retired from football.
In Feb, 2005 Super Ted step out of the Massachusetts General Hospital with his wife. Tedy had been diagnosis as having a mild stroke.
Super Ted had felt numbness in his left arm, left leg and blurry vision only a few days before. Bruschi had surgery to repair a hole in his heart, he still however made it back for the seventh game of the following season.
In every sport managers have to balance how much talent and how much heart his or her team has. In Bruschi, Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick found what he called "a perfect player".
What would happen if a player like Micheal Vick had Super Ted's leadership, heart, determination, inspiration and work ethic?
Back to the man in question. Bruschi was the Patriots third round draft choice in the 1996 draft (pick: 86) from the University of Arizona. In college he was a defensive end, where he tied the NCAA Division 1-A sack record with 52. Bruschi had a very successful time in college but after he was drafted by (then) Head Coach Bill Parcells, he was moved to play at linebacker.
Belichick (who was assistant head coach at the time) remembers that Bruschi was told "he was 'too small', 'too slow', 'too this' and 'too that' but he just kept getting better and better, working harder, outworking and out competing pretty much everybody that he faced."
Tedy has missed most of training camp and one preseason game through injury this season. He says that he is simply too old and found his "body doesn't heal as quickly".
Bring the curtain down on his 13 year playing career which saw him win 3 NFL championships. Bruschi noted that he had accomplished all his goals except "winning a fourth championship". He added that "knowing I have three previous ones, I think I'll let that one go".
Bruschi leaves the Patriots in a healthy position. Team leader Tom Brady has returned from his knee injury and at linebacker Jerod Mayo (the defensive rookie of the year) has emerged as his successor as the leader in the middle of the defence.
The Patriots will still miss Super Ted after he had 1,134 tackles, 30.5 sacks and 12 interceptions, 4 of them touchdowns.
Patriot's owner Robert Kraft said that "Tedy embodies everything we want the Patriot brand to stand for".
I hope Tedy will move to a career in television because he always has something interesting to say and he knows the game in side and out.
Check out Tedy's interview on NFL.com.
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In Feb, 2005 Super Ted step out of the Massachusetts General Hospital with his wife. Tedy had been diagnosis as having a mild stroke.
Super Ted had felt numbness in his left arm, left leg and blurry vision only a few days before. Bruschi had surgery to repair a hole in his heart, he still however made it back for the seventh game of the following season.
In every sport managers have to balance how much talent and how much heart his or her team has. In Bruschi, Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick found what he called "a perfect player".
What would happen if a player like Micheal Vick had Super Ted's leadership, heart, determination, inspiration and work ethic?
Back to the man in question. Bruschi was the Patriots third round draft choice in the 1996 draft (pick: 86) from the University of Arizona. In college he was a defensive end, where he tied the NCAA Division 1-A sack record with 52. Bruschi had a very successful time in college but after he was drafted by (then) Head Coach Bill Parcells, he was moved to play at linebacker.
Belichick (who was assistant head coach at the time) remembers that Bruschi was told "he was 'too small', 'too slow', 'too this' and 'too that' but he just kept getting better and better, working harder, outworking and out competing pretty much everybody that he faced."
Tedy has missed most of training camp and one preseason game through injury this season. He says that he is simply too old and found his "body doesn't heal as quickly".
Bring the curtain down on his 13 year playing career which saw him win 3 NFL championships. Bruschi noted that he had accomplished all his goals except "winning a fourth championship". He added that "knowing I have three previous ones, I think I'll let that one go".
Bruschi leaves the Patriots in a healthy position. Team leader Tom Brady has returned from his knee injury and at linebacker Jerod Mayo (the defensive rookie of the year) has emerged as his successor as the leader in the middle of the defence.
The Patriots will still miss Super Ted after he had 1,134 tackles, 30.5 sacks and 12 interceptions, 4 of them touchdowns.
Patriot's owner Robert Kraft said that "Tedy embodies everything we want the Patriot brand to stand for".
I hope Tedy will move to a career in television because he always has something interesting to say and he knows the game in side and out.
Check out Tedy's interview on NFL.com.
Or you can learn more about Mr Bruschi here.
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Friday, 21 August 2009
NFL: Preseason Score Update
Last night two games were played as the second week of preseason got under way.
New England hosted the Bengals and the Eagles faced the Colts.
I didn't get a chance to watch either of these games but you can get game highlights at NFL.com.
The Pats couldn't get in the endzone and lost the game 6-7. While two touchdowns from Manning helped the Colts beat the Eagles 23-15.
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New England hosted the Bengals and the Eagles faced the Colts.
I didn't get a chance to watch either of these games but you can get game highlights at NFL.com.
The Pats couldn't get in the endzone and lost the game 6-7. While two touchdowns from Manning helped the Colts beat the Eagles 23-15.
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Thursday, 20 August 2009
Vince Lombardi
I was searching the internet for quotes and of course I looked up the great coach Vince Lombardi. So far my favourite one is this."You never win a game unless you beat the guy in front of you. The score on the board doesn't mean a thing. That's for the fans. You've got to win the war with the man in front of you. You've got to get your man."
I believe this not only explains football but it explains all sport. Players forget that winning as a team can only be achieved by players winning there battles.
A coach once told me that you can't control your opponent if you can't control yourself first.
In football each play has 11 battles on the field. Win more battles than they lose and your team has a successful play.
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NFL: Around the League
On this regular post you will be able to keep up to date with the top stories in the NFL. This is only a taster so the link will take you to the complete story.
Check back every morning for the update.
AFC-North
Baltimore Ravens
McGahee is back, health, happy and ready to bounce back this season… courant.com
Cleveland Browns
Coach Mangini updates the press on training camp… cleveland.com
Pittsburgh Steelers
Find out how super bowl champs practice for the new season… steelers.com
AFC-South
Jacksonville Jaguars
Offensive protection still has its early issues in Jacksonville… jacksonville.com
Tennessee Titans
Titans Head Coach Fisher denies any interest in Marvin Harrison. That has to mean he’ll sign for them on Friday.
AFC-East
Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins add another to there roster. Not the player’s roster but their celebrity owner’s roster. Now the Williams sisters have signed up to each own a small stake in the Miami team… ajc.com
New York Jets
The Jets sign an undrafted rookie, a free agent and re-sign a player. Now that’s a lot of work for the front office… newsday.com
AFC-West
Denver Broncos
Number 15 Brandon Marshall always has a lot to say. But so does Coach McDaniels… nfl.com
Kansas City Chiefs
Will Matt Cassel perform up to his $60 million contract, early signs are not as great as fans would like… nfl.fanhouse.com
Oakland Raiders
The Raiders throw up an interception filled scrimmage against the 49ers… usatoday.com
NFC-North
Detroit Lions
Safety Daniel Bullocks looks like he’ll miss the 2009 with his surgically-repaired left knee… detnews.com
Minnesota Vikings
Only one story in Minnesota, but I can’t remember his name.
NFC-South
Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons expect a lot from second round draft pick Curtis Lofton… sun-sentinel.com
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
It looks like Will Allen will replace starting free safety Tanard Jackson. Jackson will have to serve a four game NFL suspension. Also check out some training pictures… buccaneers.com
NFC-East
Dallas Cowboys
Owner Jones is ready to open the doors to his $1.2 billion masterpiece. If you want to know what that gets you read on… ajc.com
New York Giants
Former Super Bowl hero David Tyree is trying to make the Giants team this season. Since his super catch at Super Bowl XLII (42) Tyree has had injury problems. Now he’s back and trying to get back to where he once was… newsday.com
Philadelphia Eagles
Michael Vick is now yesterday’s news. Now Favre has signed for the Vikings the national press has left Philadelphia. But Vick will be a match up nightmare this season… newspress.com
NFC-West
Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals to choose from 5 tight ends as preseason is in full swing… 620ktar.com
Seattle Seahawks
Sad news as Pro Bowler Walter Jones has to undergo surgery on the same knee which he had micro fracture surgery last December.
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AFC-North
Baltimore Ravens
McGahee is back, health, happy and ready to bounce back this season… courant.com
Cleveland Browns
Coach Mangini updates the press on training camp… cleveland.com
Pittsburgh Steelers
Find out how super bowl champs practice for the new season… steelers.com
AFC-South
Jacksonville Jaguars
Offensive protection still has its early issues in Jacksonville… jacksonville.com
Tennessee Titans
Titans Head Coach Fisher denies any interest in Marvin Harrison. That has to mean he’ll sign for them on Friday.
AFC-East
Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins add another to there roster. Not the player’s roster but their celebrity owner’s roster. Now the Williams sisters have signed up to each own a small stake in the Miami team… ajc.com
New York Jets
The Jets sign an undrafted rookie, a free agent and re-sign a player. Now that’s a lot of work for the front office… newsday.com
AFC-West
Denver Broncos
Number 15 Brandon Marshall always has a lot to say. But so does Coach McDaniels… nfl.com
Kansas City Chiefs
Will Matt Cassel perform up to his $60 million contract, early signs are not as great as fans would like… nfl.fanhouse.com
Oakland Raiders
The Raiders throw up an interception filled scrimmage against the 49ers… usatoday.com
NFC-North
Detroit Lions
Safety Daniel Bullocks looks like he’ll miss the 2009 with his surgically-repaired left knee… detnews.com
Minnesota VikingsOnly one story in Minnesota, but I can’t remember his name.
NFC-South
Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons expect a lot from second round draft pick Curtis Lofton… sun-sentinel.com
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
It looks like Will Allen will replace starting free safety Tanard Jackson. Jackson will have to serve a four game NFL suspension. Also check out some training pictures… buccaneers.com
NFC-East
Dallas Cowboys
Owner Jones is ready to open the doors to his $1.2 billion masterpiece. If you want to know what that gets you read on… ajc.com
New York Giants
Former Super Bowl hero David Tyree is trying to make the Giants team this season. Since his super catch at Super Bowl XLII (42) Tyree has had injury problems. Now he’s back and trying to get back to where he once was… newsday.com
Philadelphia Eagles
Michael Vick is now yesterday’s news. Now Favre has signed for the Vikings the national press has left Philadelphia. But Vick will be a match up nightmare this season… newspress.com
NFC-West
Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals to choose from 5 tight ends as preseason is in full swing… 620ktar.com
Seattle Seahawks
Sad news as Pro Bowler Walter Jones has to undergo surgery on the same knee which he had micro fracture surgery last December.
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Tuesday, 18 August 2009
NFL: Around the League
On this regular post you will be able to keep up to date with the top stories in the NFL. This is only a taster so the link will take you to the complete story.
Check back every morning for the update.
AFC-North
Baltimore Ravens
Stories out of Baltimore are all about the defence and Ray Lewis is not in it… baltimoresun.com
Cincinnati Bengals
It seems like NFL teams are looking to prison for new recruits as the Bengals pick up former Saints Kolo Kapanui… espn.com
Pittsburgh Steelers
It seems like the Steelers defence is being up staged… centredaily.com
AFC-South
Houston Texans
Former Bear Grossman to miss 5-6 weeks because of hamstring injury picked up against the Texans…. (Various)
Indianapolis Colts
Training camp with the Colts… colts.com
Tennessee Titans
The Titans seem very happy with Kenny Britt and his debut… nfl.fanhouse.com
AFC-East
Buffalo Bills
A number of Bills players have tough start to preseason… nfl.com
New York Jets
Rookie Sanchez will start next preseason game. After his first pass in Jets’ colour I applaud Coach Ryan for pushing him… nfl.com
Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis suspended for 1 game and fined $100k… buffalonews.com
AFC-West
Kansas City Chiefs
One in and one out at wide receiver for the Chiefs… postchronicle.com
Oakland Raiders
Reports say that Coach Cable fractured the jaw of his assistant coach Randy Hanson… nfl.com
NFC-North
Green Bay Packers
Running back Tyrell Sutton impress’ the right people on Saturday… wbay.com
Minnesota Vikings
Jackson under pressure this week… twincities.com
NFC-South
Carolina Panthers
I think I will be going to Carolina, as Krispy Kreme will be available to fans for the next three seasons… (stadia-magazine)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Punter Bidwell out for the year… nfl.com
NFC-East
Philadelphia Eagles
McNabb to be a mentor to Vick… nfl.com
NFC-West
San Francisco 49ers
49ers running back Thomas Clayton out for the season… honoluluadvertiser.com
St. Louis Rams
Bulger has finger fracture and is likely to be out for 2 weeks… denverpost.com
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AFC-North
Baltimore Ravens
Stories out of Baltimore are all about the defence and Ray Lewis is not in it… baltimoresun.com
Cincinnati Bengals
It seems like NFL teams are looking to prison for new recruits as the Bengals pick up former Saints Kolo Kapanui… espn.com
Pittsburgh Steelers
It seems like the Steelers defence is being up staged… centredaily.com
AFC-South
Houston Texans
Former Bear Grossman to miss 5-6 weeks because of hamstring injury picked up against the Texans…. (Various)
Indianapolis Colts
Training camp with the Colts… colts.com
Tennessee Titans
The Titans seem very happy with Kenny Britt and his debut… nfl.fanhouse.com
AFC-East
Buffalo Bills
A number of Bills players have tough start to preseason… nfl.com
New York Jets
Rookie Sanchez will start next preseason game. After his first pass in Jets’ colour I applaud Coach Ryan for pushing him… nfl.com
Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis suspended for 1 game and fined $100k… buffalonews.com
AFC-West
Kansas City Chiefs
One in and one out at wide receiver for the Chiefs… postchronicle.com
Oakland Raiders
Reports say that Coach Cable fractured the jaw of his assistant coach Randy Hanson… nfl.com
NFC-North
Green Bay Packers
Running back Tyrell Sutton impress’ the right people on Saturday… wbay.com
Minnesota Vikings
Jackson under pressure this week… twincities.com
NFC-South
Carolina Panthers
I think I will be going to Carolina, as Krispy Kreme will be available to fans for the next three seasons… (stadia-magazine)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Punter Bidwell out for the year… nfl.com
NFC-East
Philadelphia Eagles
McNabb to be a mentor to Vick… nfl.com
NFC-West
San Francisco 49ers
49ers running back Thomas Clayton out for the season… honoluluadvertiser.com
St. Louis Rams
Bulger has finger fracture and is likely to be out for 2 weeks… denverpost.com
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Friday, 14 August 2009
The Return of Vick
Michael Vick has signed with the Eagles, the media have reported that Vick signed a two year contract however on the Eagles web site they say he’s signed a one year deal.
Firstly can I say that whatever you think of Michael Vick he has served his time, however if you’re an Eagles fan are you happy with this deal?
Vick brings talent to the table that goes without saying. But would you want the circle at your door?
Also what does McNabb think about all this? He signed a new and improved contract this off season so was he consulted about this move? I would think he was, I can’t see Andy Reid putting this together without McNabb knowing.
The big question is where does Vick play? He wants to play Quarter Back but knows that will not happen this season. Does he become an option player? Will the Eagles now create a version of the wildcat used by Miami?
Vick will be introduced to the press later today and he had an interview with James Brown (no not that one) for 60 minutes, which airs on Sunday.
So many question still to be answer, this is why I love the NFL and why it is the number one sport for entertainment.
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Firstly can I say that whatever you think of Michael Vick he has served his time, however if you’re an Eagles fan are you happy with this deal?
Vick brings talent to the table that goes without saying. But would you want the circle at your door?
Also what does McNabb think about all this? He signed a new and improved contract this off season so was he consulted about this move? I would think he was, I can’t see Andy Reid putting this together without McNabb knowing.
The big question is where does Vick play? He wants to play Quarter Back but knows that will not happen this season. Does he become an option player? Will the Eagles now create a version of the wildcat used by Miami?
Vick will be introduced to the press later today and he had an interview with James Brown (no not that one) for 60 minutes, which airs on Sunday.
So many question still to be answer, this is why I love the NFL and why it is the number one sport for entertainment.
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