Thursday, October 8, 2009
Trades and Contracts and Conspiracy Theorys...
Michael Crabtree finally signs with the 49ers. The same morning this is announced we hear Cleavland has traded Braylon Edwards to the New York Jets. Just a few weeks ago there is news that San Fransisco is accusing the Jets of tampering with Crabtree. Coincidence? I think not. Somehow I think these two events are connected. I haven't been able to find what event happened first. On Tuesday there was news that Crabtree and his agent were meeting with 49ers executives. Then sometime early Wednesday morning they finally come to an agreement. I'm wondering if the Jets went after Edwards because Crabtree was meeting with the 49ers or if Crabtree decided to sign because he thought the Jets would no longer be interested. The Jets wanted to get a big play threat, and either receiver fits that description. Edwards will probably make a quicker impact because of his experience. Of course if they were talking with Crabtree or his agent that would be highly frowned upon. We will probably never know if there was any connection but it does make you think.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Remember the Titans?
Anybody remember the Titans? Starting the season win less is a sure fire way to make people forget you. This was supposed to be 'the year'. After a playoff run last season there were high hopes for this year's team. With this start you have to wonder if Titans fans are looking for Detroit on the schedule. Oh never mind, Detroit has a win already so that wouldn't be a guarantee. It looks as if the loss of Albert Haynesworth has hurt immensely. Where did that awesome defense go? Oh yeah, to Washington. What a difference one man can make.
However overall this was supposed to be a better team. All of the pieces were fitting into place for a Super Bowl run. Well, so much for preseason hype.
You've got to wonder what about Vince Young in all of this. Is he the man to turn it all around? Did the coaching staff do the right thing giving Kerry Collins the starting job when Young went out? Last year turned out pretty good, this year is just awful so far. Coach Jeff Fisher is adamant that Collins is the starter and he is not going to make any personnel changes. Well withIndianapolis and New England coming up he had better find some way to spark this team. find some way to get some of last seasons magic back or things are going to get very unfriendly in Nashville.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Seahawks get Houshmandzadeh
T.J. Houshmandzadeh and the Seattle Seahawks agreed on a five-year contract, according to media reports Monday.
Citing unidentified sources, ESPN.com, The NFL Network and the Seattle Post Intelligencer reported on their Web sites that the former Cincinnati Bengals receiver’s deal is for $40 million and includes $15 million in guarantees.
His agent, Kennard McGuire, did not respond to repeated text messages, e-mails and calls to his cell phone and office on Monday.
The 31-year-old Houshmandzadeh has caught 204 passes in the last two seasons. Seattle didn’t have a wide receiver catch more than Bobby Engram’s 47 last season.
The Seahawks had seven injuries at the position while sliding to a 4-12 finish in 2008.
Houshmandzadeh teamed with Chad Johnson to give the Bengals one of the best receiving tandems in the NFL in 2005, when the Bengals had their only winning record in the last 18 years.
While Cincinnati’s offense disintegrated in the last three years, Houshmandzadeh emerged.
A dependable possession receiver, Houshmandzadeh caught 90 passes in 2006 and tied New England’s West Welker for the NFL lead with 112 catches in 2007. He made his first Pro Bowl appearance that season.
With quarterback Carson Palmer sidelined by an elbow injury and the offensive line struggling last year, the Bengals had the worst offense in the league. Houshmandzadeh was its best player, catching 92 passes with four touchdowns.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AtOB3lv55ScuLqpxArdgM6FDubYF?slug=ap-seahawks-houshmandzadeh&prov=ap&type=lgns
Citing unidentified sources, ESPN.com, The NFL Network and the Seattle Post Intelligencer reported on their Web sites that the former Cincinnati Bengals receiver’s deal is for $40 million and includes $15 million in guarantees.
His agent, Kennard McGuire, did not respond to repeated text messages, e-mails and calls to his cell phone and office on Monday.
The 31-year-old Houshmandzadeh has caught 204 passes in the last two seasons. Seattle didn’t have a wide receiver catch more than Bobby Engram’s 47 last season.
The Seahawks had seven injuries at the position while sliding to a 4-12 finish in 2008.
Houshmandzadeh teamed with Chad Johnson to give the Bengals one of the best receiving tandems in the NFL in 2005, when the Bengals had their only winning record in the last 18 years.
While Cincinnati’s offense disintegrated in the last three years, Houshmandzadeh emerged.
A dependable possession receiver, Houshmandzadeh caught 90 passes in 2006 and tied New England’s West Welker for the NFL lead with 112 catches in 2007. He made his first Pro Bowl appearance that season.
With quarterback Carson Palmer sidelined by an elbow injury and the offensive line struggling last year, the Bengals had the worst offense in the league. Houshmandzadeh was its best player, catching 92 passes with four touchdowns.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AtOB3lv55ScuLqpxArdgM6FDubYF?slug=ap-seahawks-houshmandzadeh&prov=ap&type=lgns
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Favre Retires Again
NEW YORK (AP)—Brett Favre informed the New York Jets on Wednesday he will retire after 18 seasons, ending a record-setting career in which he was one of the NFL’s premier quarterbacks.
The 39-year-old instructed agent James “Bus” Cook to tell the team of his decision, six weeks after Favre’s only season with the Jets ended in disappointment as New York failed to make the playoffs.
In an e-mail to ESPN, Favre said he has no regrets about ending his career in New York and praised owner Woody Johnson, general manager Mike Tannenbaum and fired coach Eric Mangini.
“Mike and Woody, as well as the entire organization, have been nothing short of outstanding,” Favre said in the e-mail. “My teammates—Thomas (Jones) and Kerry (Rhodes) included—were a pleasure to play with. Eric could not have been any better. I enjoyed playing for him. My time with the Jets was short, but I’m honored to be given that chance.”
Running back Jones and safety Rhodes were critical after the season of Favre and his performance. The Jets went from 8-3 to missing the playoffs. Favre threw nine interceptions as the Jets went 1-4 down the stretch, and a torn right biceps might have contributed.
The Jets did not immediately comment on Favre’s decision.
Favre retired last March but quickly changed his mind and a bitter divorce with Green Bay ensued. He was traded to the Jets in August and was a Pro Bowl selection despite an overwhelmingly disappointing season that cost Mangini his job. New York hired former Baltimore defensive coordinator Rex Ryan to replace Mangini, and he, along with Johnson and Tannenbaum, repeatedly said they wanted Favre to return.
Instead, Favre spent several weeks after the season at his home in Kiln, Miss., away from football before deciding to retire—again.
Favre had two years left on his contract and was due $13 million for next season.
If this is indeed it for Favre, he leaves the game with a slew of records, including career touchdown passes (464), completions (5,720), yards passing (65,127), regular-season victories (169) and interceptions (310).
The three-time NFL MVP also holds the mark among quarterbacks with 291 consecutive starts, including the playoffs, despite playing through several injuries throughout his career.
The 39-year-old instructed agent James “Bus” Cook to tell the team of his decision, six weeks after Favre’s only season with the Jets ended in disappointment as New York failed to make the playoffs.
In an e-mail to ESPN, Favre said he has no regrets about ending his career in New York and praised owner Woody Johnson, general manager Mike Tannenbaum and fired coach Eric Mangini.
“Mike and Woody, as well as the entire organization, have been nothing short of outstanding,” Favre said in the e-mail. “My teammates—Thomas (Jones) and Kerry (Rhodes) included—were a pleasure to play with. Eric could not have been any better. I enjoyed playing for him. My time with the Jets was short, but I’m honored to be given that chance.”
Running back Jones and safety Rhodes were critical after the season of Favre and his performance. The Jets went from 8-3 to missing the playoffs. Favre threw nine interceptions as the Jets went 1-4 down the stretch, and a torn right biceps might have contributed.
The Jets did not immediately comment on Favre’s decision.
Favre retired last March but quickly changed his mind and a bitter divorce with Green Bay ensued. He was traded to the Jets in August and was a Pro Bowl selection despite an overwhelmingly disappointing season that cost Mangini his job. New York hired former Baltimore defensive coordinator Rex Ryan to replace Mangini, and he, along with Johnson and Tannenbaum, repeatedly said they wanted Favre to return.
Instead, Favre spent several weeks after the season at his home in Kiln, Miss., away from football before deciding to retire—again.
Favre had two years left on his contract and was due $13 million for next season.
If this is indeed it for Favre, he leaves the game with a slew of records, including career touchdown passes (464), completions (5,720), yards passing (65,127), regular-season victories (169) and interceptions (310).
The three-time NFL MVP also holds the mark among quarterbacks with 291 consecutive starts, including the playoffs, despite playing through several injuries throughout his career.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Cowboys Implode
Dallas, with all that talent, blew another one. Losing to the Eagles 44-6, they have outdone any season ending blow-ups that they have had in years past. The mid-season trade for Roy Williams didn’t pan out. Williams caught just 19 passes in 10 games. Dallas had to trade a first-, third- and sixth-round draft pick to Detroit for him. The Adam 'pacman' Jones acquisition didn't turn out that great either. He had to serve a six-game midseason suspension after fighting one of the bodyguards Jerry Jones hired to keep him out of trouble. The fumble on the kickoff return was classic, just give the Eagles 3 more points. Tony Romo commited 3 turnovers one leading directly to a touchdown when Eagles defensive end Chris Clemons returned a Romo fumble 73 yards for a touchdown. That's a geat way to start your second half comeback. On the next drive Eagles cornerback Joselio Hanson ran untouched 96 yards after recovering a Marion Barber fumble. Someone must have some New Year's plans because it dosen't seem that the Cowboy's wnated to make the playoffs. Oh whell there's always next year maybe if they spend a little more money this offseason.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Pacman is Back...
IRVING, Texas (AP)—Adam “Pacman” Jones is back in the NFL, and will be able to play this week for the Dallas Cowboys.
The Cowboys put Jones on their 53-man roster Tuesday after the NFL lifted the cornerback’s suspension.
Jones missed six games for violating the league’s player conduct policy. He previously was suspended for the entire 2007 season while with Tennessee and played in only six games for the Cowboys before the most recent suspension after an alcohol-related scuffle at an upscale Dallas hotel.
The NFL allowed Jones to return to practice last week and said then he would be able to return to play Sunday at Pittsburgh.
The Cowboys cleared a spot on their roster when they put safety Pat Watkins on injured reserve. Watkins has been bothered by a lingering neck injury, and Thursday was the fourth game he missed this season.
Jones started the first six games, and his 11 passes broken up still lead the team in that category, as do his 27 tackles. He also was the main punt returner. The Cowboys went 4-2 with him and without him.
Jones’ suspension in 2007 came after multiple off-field incidents while with the Titans. He was traded to Dallas during the offseason and given another chance by commissioner Roger Goodell.
But on Oct. 7, Jones got into a scuffle with a bodyguard that was part of a team-employed security detail. A week later, Goodell suspended the cornerback indefinitely. Jones spent part of his time away taking part in an alcohol rehabilitation program.
Since rejoining the team for practice last week, Jones hasn’t spoken to the media.
Coach Wade Phillips said this week that he expects Jones to play in nickel and dime packages and be involved in returning kicks Sunday. The coach didn’t say if Jones would start.
Tank Johnson, whose locker is next to Jones’, said the cornerback has seemed like himself at practice.
“Yeah, I mean he’s fast, he can cover. He can do all the things on the football field that you ask a man to do,” Johnson said Monday. “We’re just excited about him coming back and continuing to do better.”
The Cowboys put Jones on their 53-man roster Tuesday after the NFL lifted the cornerback’s suspension.
Jones missed six games for violating the league’s player conduct policy. He previously was suspended for the entire 2007 season while with Tennessee and played in only six games for the Cowboys before the most recent suspension after an alcohol-related scuffle at an upscale Dallas hotel.
The NFL allowed Jones to return to practice last week and said then he would be able to return to play Sunday at Pittsburgh.
The Cowboys cleared a spot on their roster when they put safety Pat Watkins on injured reserve. Watkins has been bothered by a lingering neck injury, and Thursday was the fourth game he missed this season.
Jones started the first six games, and his 11 passes broken up still lead the team in that category, as do his 27 tackles. He also was the main punt returner. The Cowboys went 4-2 with him and without him.
Jones’ suspension in 2007 came after multiple off-field incidents while with the Titans. He was traded to Dallas during the offseason and given another chance by commissioner Roger Goodell.
But on Oct. 7, Jones got into a scuffle with a bodyguard that was part of a team-employed security detail. A week later, Goodell suspended the cornerback indefinitely. Jones spent part of his time away taking part in an alcohol rehabilitation program.
Since rejoining the team for practice last week, Jones hasn’t spoken to the media.
Coach Wade Phillips said this week that he expects Jones to play in nickel and dime packages and be involved in returning kicks Sunday. The coach didn’t say if Jones would start.
Tank Johnson, whose locker is next to Jones’, said the cornerback has seemed like himself at practice.
“Yeah, I mean he’s fast, he can cover. He can do all the things on the football field that you ask a man to do,” Johnson said Monday. “We’re just excited about him coming back and continuing to do better.”
Monday, October 20, 2008
Cowboy Collapse
Oh how we miss Tony. The Dallas Cowboys just aren't the same without Tony Romo in the lineup. Backup quarterback Brad Johnson threw three interceptions. He did finish 17/34 for 234 yards and a touchdown. Terrell Owens only had two catches for 31 yards, not his usual performance. Romo and broken pinkie will probably end up playing next week against Tampa Bay. It all adds up to the Cowboys loosing to the St. Louis Rams, and loosing bad. This is not the way to go for a team that was supposed to be headed to the Super Bowl. They are now 4-3 with a two loss streak to overcome.
The Cowboys lost safety Roy Williams for the season with a broken forearm. This further depletes the defensive secondary with Adam Jones serving his suspension. It has been reported that Jones has entered an alcohol treatment facility. This is undoubtedly to help his case with commissioner Roger Goddell. Goodell will determine the full length of the suspension after the Cowboys play Nov. 16 at Washington. Goodell has said a lifetime ban remains a possibility.
How much more can this team take? Owner Jerry Jones reportedly gave a post game locker room talk to his team. I'm sure it was not too pleasant. One must wonder how secure is Coach Wade Phillips right now. Jones has said that Phillip's job is not in danger, but how much more will he take? Remember the Cowboys have not won a playoff game in twelve years.
The Cowboys lost safety Roy Williams for the season with a broken forearm. This further depletes the defensive secondary with Adam Jones serving his suspension. It has been reported that Jones has entered an alcohol treatment facility. This is undoubtedly to help his case with commissioner Roger Goddell. Goodell will determine the full length of the suspension after the Cowboys play Nov. 16 at Washington. Goodell has said a lifetime ban remains a possibility.
How much more can this team take? Owner Jerry Jones reportedly gave a post game locker room talk to his team. I'm sure it was not too pleasant. One must wonder how secure is Coach Wade Phillips right now. Jones has said that Phillip's job is not in danger, but how much more will he take? Remember the Cowboys have not won a playoff game in twelve years.
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