Now that Brett Favre is talking reinstatement many rumors have started. A lot of experts are under the impression that Green Bay Packers GM Ted Thompson doesn’t want Favre back, thinking that even if the future Hall of Famer elected to return to the NFL that he would instead decide to go with Aaron Rodgers [...]
It seems that Brook Lopez, recent draft pick of the New Jersey Nets, has no intentions of being like Brady Quinn. He was ranked high (as high as one of the top-three picks in some mock drafts) going into the 2008 NBA Draft only to see his stock fall all the way to #10 and the Nets. Here is a video of him waiting around for his name to be called. The best part has to do with another highly-ranked draft prospect that fell into the hands of the Cleveland Browns. Hopefully, “pulling a Brady Quinn” becomes a household saying for rookies who plummet to better teams for less money. Boo-hoo.
At the very least, I’m going to start using the “pulling a Brady Quinn” line.
The college football season is just 58 days away. It’s time for the first batch of NFLmocks power rankings for college football. At the top things are pretty complicated, because in my opinion five teams could argue that they should be #1 and the top eight seem to just be better than everybody else. Let [...]
That’s how former Bronco Jason Elam describes a kicker’s life in the NFL. At least that’s what Elam told reporter turned kicker Stefan Fatsis when Fatsis packed his bags to attend training camp in 2006. Fatsis, 43, was given permission by Broncos owner, Pat Bowlen, to lace em’ up and attend camp despite his size (5′8”, 170lbs), and lack of football playing experience.
Fatsis chronicles his summer camp experience in his new book, “A Few Second of Panic.” Mike Shanahan tells Fatsis to attempt his first field goal in front of the entire camp. As if Fatsis doen’t feel enough pressure, Shanahan tells everyone that if he makes it then meetings will end at 9:00 instead of 9:30. Fatsis misses, and in an excerpt from his book he says, “Amid a pulsing dance beat, I do a perp walk through the locker room. The reviews are not good. Linebacker Keith Burns: ‘I was thoroughly disgusted.’ Center Tom Nalen: ‘Thanks for f—ing us.’ Tight end Chad Mustard: ‘S— the bed! Call housecleaning! We need new sheets!’ Quarterback Jake Plummer: ‘Don’t … come near me. Get out of here.” (The Wall Street Journal).
Here’s a quick video of Fatsis discussing his book:
The Cardinals have had many memorable plays in regular season games since they’ve moved to Arizona, many for better and many more for worse unfortunately. Today I am focusing on the positive. The best plays since the Cardinals moved to Arizona. This again is just my opinon. This also encompasses the regular season. That being said, that only eliminates two games. Those games being in the 1998 playoffs against Dallas and Minnesota.
Play #5: December 28, 2003 - WR Nate Poole’s 28 yard TD catch from QB Josh McCown at the end of the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings. Although the Cardinals had nothing to play for except a fourth win, they had the chance to play spoiler. They played the part to perfection. Poole’s catch not only prevented the Vikings from attending the postseason, it also vaulted the jubilant Green Bay Packers into the postseason. In fact, as a gesture of their appreciation, Poole was invited to attend the Green Bay Packers playoff game as their guest. No that’s a nice play Green Bay!
Play #4: September 7, 1997 - K Kevin Butler completes Arizona’s comeback from a 22-7 third quarter deficit with a 20 yard FG in OT to lead the Cardinals to a 25-22 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Not only was this a late afternoon start at 5pm on national television, this also was a great testament to a team that never gave up. Down 19-7 at half and 22-7 early in the third, the comeback was completed in OT, sending many joyous fans home happy and high-fiving each other up and down the stands.
Play #3: September 30, 2007 - WR/KR/PR Steve Breaston returned a punt 73 yards in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers to vault the Cardinals to a 21-14 win over the men in yellow and black. The Cardinals at that point only had managed one touchdown in a relatively low scoring game.
Play #2: December 27, 1998 - K Chris Jacke’s 52 yard field goal leads Arizona into their first playoff since moving from St. Louis 10 years earlier, defeating the San Diego Chargers 16-13. It is also the last time the Cardinals made the postseason. After taking a 13-6 lead, San Diego scored a touchdown in the fourth to tie the match before Jacke kicked the Cardinals into celebration.
Play #1: November 6, 1988 - WR Roy Green’s 9 yard touchdown catch from QB Neil Lomax with six seconds remaining in the game capped an amazing comeback to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 24-23. Down 23-7 entering the fourth quarter, many fans, including yours truly, began heading for the exits. By the time it was over, those who stayed, were treated to some great NFL Football. Steve Young was forced into the game by a Joe Montana injury and had dominated the Cardinals for the first three quarters. Those who left were forced to listen on their radios and left some thinking something special may be happening with this team. They did beat the NY Giants the following week to be in a tie for first place. However an injury to Neil Lomax ended his season and the Cardinals as you will remember went on to lose their last five games to finish 7-9 in their first season in the desert.
Many Chiefs fans, including myself, are going to miss the always-entertaining Boomer Grigsby. He has been working hard this off-season so he can continue his dreams of being an NFL player and giving back to his roots. He is hosted his third annual golf tournament yesterday to raise money for three different children’s charities in central Illinois.
“I really enjoy coming home for the golf outing, meeting everyone and we just always really have a good time. We’ve had Chiefs fans play every year so I’m hoping this year we can get both the Dolphins fans and the Chiefs fans out to help us raise even more money to help even more kids.”
Boomer signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins, when he had better deals on the table. Now he must prove to the Dolphins and head coach Tony Sparano that he deserves a spot on the team. But that doesn’t mean he still can’t be a walking quote off the field. Here are some of his most recent ones…
On mini-camps:
“It was very important for me in the mini-camps,” noted Grigsby. “Even though I am a fourth-year player, I had to earn respect all over. My real respect though will come in August.”
On his head coach:
“Coach Sparano (Tony) was an offensive line coach in Dallas,” said Grigsby of the new Dolphins head coach. “He likes to play smashmouth football. There will be a lot of hurting going on.”
On Bill Parcells:
“It’s his blueprint on everything,” said Grigsby. “He has brought in the type of players who want to win. He goes so far to even come into the weightroom and watch us lift.”
On the difference between the Chiefs’ and Dolphins’ playbooks:
“Our playbook isn’t as thick as in Kansas City, but I think it’s more efficient.”
Don’t you hate it when the media doesn’t set themselves up for being ridiculed? That’s a pet peeve of mine. Bloggers are always there to correct the media, but Pete Prisco has made his top 50 list near-perfect. I’m sure you know who the top 2 players are.
Prisco dives into the very dangerous waters of Brady v. Manning. I hate comparing these two, but Prisco does a great job. Prisco has had Peyton as his number one player for a few years now, but that has changed after Brady’s MVP season. However, he doesn’t say the idiotic “Peyton’s on the downside of his career” crap I’ve heard since the San Diego game.
Manning had an off year, by number standards, in 2007. All he did was go over 4,000 yards passing for the eighth time in his career, throw 31 touchdowns and complete 65.5 percent of his passes, much of that without receiver Marvin Harrison on the field.
Most quarterbacks would kill for those numbers.
The great thing is we expect Manning and Brady to do it again in 2008. Why not? Brady has his entire offense back, a coach who lets him throw it around at will, and another year’s experience on his résumé. Manning expects to have Harrison back, and third receiver Anthony Gonzalez isn’t a rookie anymore.
The first man to 40 touchdown passes wins.
I agree completely. Although I despise the New England Patriots and anything associated with them, I agree that Brady deserves the top spot. For now. The first one to 40 TDs wins. I could see this be a Sosa-McGwire type fight for the TD pass record. Both of them have enough weapons to get the job done.
Prisco has a total of four Colts on his top 50 list. Here is his take on the Colts players:
2. Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis Colts: Even Manning’s down seasons are sensational. If Marvin Harrison is back this year, watch out.
And Marvin will be back.
7. Bob Sanders, S, Indianapolis Colts: The only thing holding him back is the injury issues. When he’s on the field, the Colts have a different defense.
His injury issue didn’t come into play last year, and *knock on wood* hopefully it doesn’t come into play this year. Sanders is the best defensive player in the league. No team has found a way to stop him.
22. Reggie Wayne, WR, Indianapolis Colts: When Marvin Harrison was out last season, Wayne emerged as the team’s go-to receiver. The guess here is that is that it stays that way. He’s a true star now.
I don’t like Prisco having Wayne ranked lower than Steve Smith, but at least he recognizes his star power.
25. Dwight Freeney, DE, Indianapolis Colts: He’s coming off a serious foot injury, which is a concern. It’s why his ranking is down. When he’s truly healthy, he’s a top 15 player.
Unlike others, Prisco doesn’t think Freeney’s foot was amputated and he’ll never be the same again. It’s good to see logic in the mainstream media.
His top 10 was Brady, Manning, LaDanian Tomlinson, Randy Moss, Champ Bailey, Mario Williams, The Eraser, Carson Palmer, DeMarcus Ware, and Kevin Williams. 5 defensive players and five offensive players. Palmer is ranked a little high, though.
My biggest beef in this article is the lack of Jeff Saturday. I guess the multiple All-Pro appearances doesn’t make him a top 50 player in this league. Not even an honorable mention. I guess no one is perfect, not even one of my favorite writers.
Pete Prisco of CBS Sportsline really likes the Vikings. He placed four members of the Purple in his rankings of the Top 50 players in the NFL. Actually, the four all placed in the top 20. You can probably guess the names. Here’s the complete top 20 with the Vikes in bold:
Tom Brady
Peyton Manning
LaDainian Tomlinson (I’m assuming this is regular season only)
Randy Moss
Champ Bailey
Mario Williams (yeah, picking him over Reggie Bush was a real mistake)
Bob Sanders
Carson Palmer
DeMarcus Ware
Kevin Williams
Shawne Merriman (still has whiplash from AD running by him)
Jared Allen
Terrell Owens
Albert Haynesworth
Adrian Peterson
Walter Jones
Ben Roethlisberger
Charles Woodson
Steve Hutchinson
Brian Westbrook
So we know where we’re good - defensive line and running game. Pete Prisco and Dr. Z are official Friends of the Purple.
Alright it’s time to begin the 2009 NFL Mock Draft, created by NFL fans everywhere and our courteous viewers of the great NFLmocks.com! Here’s how the process will work, and a few interesting things you might want to know:
1) All we need is your vote below! Just vote and check back the next day for [...]
We challenged Chiefs fans and you all answered emphatically in less than a season of Jack Bauer. First-time commenter Timmer nailed Glenn Dorsey’s new nickname with his first shot out of the box!
Some ideas:
~Swamp Thing - a connection to his Louisiana roots and his monstrous, superheroish ways along the D-line
Great job, Timmer. We’re absolutely loving Swamp Thing! I think we’ve got the other rookies taken care of, too–Flowers Child, Phat Albert and The Helicopter. By the way, readers saying that we should wait until he proves himself, and that he could be the next Ryan Sims. Puh-lease. Dorsey is a warrior, the anti-Sims. Don’t worry about him at all, because he’s definitely a player.
Be sure to check out the recently relaunched Pacman Jonesin’, featuring the stylings of our own Crane Damage!
Also, and this is crazy, we just got banned from Wachovia’s work servers. Sorry to all you Wachovia folks–that sucks. Maybe I’ll have to go Tyler Durden on that ass?
Many Chiefs fans, including myself, are going to miss the always-entertaining Boomer Grigsby. He has been working hard this off-season so he can continue his dreams of being an NFL player and giving back to his roots. He is hosted his third annual golf tournament yesterday to raise money for three different children’s charities in central Illinois.
We challenged Chiefs fans and you all answered emphatically in less than a season of Jack Bauer. First-time commenter Timmer nailed Glenn Dorsey’s new nickname with his first shot out of the box!
