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Saturday, August 20, 2011
Shut it.
People are now saying that Mario Williams isn't comfortable and some are even saying that he can't make the switch. I'm happily telling everyone you're wrong. Not only can he do this but he would have had at least one sack against the Jets on Monday. He ran a stunt to the inside on the play the Xavier Adibi got his sack and kind of gave up on the tail end instead of blowing up Ladanian Tomlinson and picking up the sack though. Not just that but seeing the attention he got from the Jets line in general. He gave up a sack and also allowed Adibi to utilize the gap he opened by going inside instead of trying to take the edge.
In all the things I've read about Phillips scheme I've never heard of anyone talking about what he does for his middle linebackers. Not any fan of San Diego and Dallas would know this but not many people do, and that's the fact that the scheme will drastically improve the play up the middle. The Chatters have and did have Shaun Phillips and Dallas has Bradie James. Both good players, but both have had there best seasons under Phillips. With Cushing this could be huge. Ryans is already a great MLB but Cushing has something to prove. And Phillips will use that to motivate him. He'll get more chances to blitz the QB and lay night hits over the middle playing in the 3-4.
When the Texans are lucky enough to play teams with sub-par offensive lines he'll dominate. And we do play a lot of pass happy offenses this year as well.
Anyway, review the video posted on the blog after this. Let me know what you think about Mario being lost.
P.S. Peyton Manning might miss week one cause of the neck surgery. Could he actually miss a start? And if so Mario will take out his anger from the haters out on Painter.
In all the things I've read about Phillips scheme I've never heard of anyone talking about what he does for his middle linebackers. Not any fan of San Diego and Dallas would know this but not many people do, and that's the fact that the scheme will drastically improve the play up the middle. The Chatters have and did have Shaun Phillips and Dallas has Bradie James. Both good players, but both have had there best seasons under Phillips. With Cushing this could be huge. Ryans is already a great MLB but Cushing has something to prove. And Phillips will use that to motivate him. He'll get more chances to blitz the QB and lay night hits over the middle playing in the 3-4.
When the Texans are lucky enough to play teams with sub-par offensive lines he'll dominate. And we do play a lot of pass happy offenses this year as well.
Anyway, review the video posted on the blog after this. Let me know what you think about Mario being lost.
P.S. Peyton Manning might miss week one cause of the neck surgery. Could he actually miss a start? And if so Mario will take out his anger from the haters out on Painter.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Playoff Picks: AFC
With the preseason upon us its never too early to make some extremely premature playoff picks and division winners. And so I must get it done.
Last season the Chiefs surprised a lot of people winning the AFC West. I'm thinking back to reality for them and the same for the Chargers. I believe they have put together a team that will most definately win that division. The addition of Takeo Spikes means the teams best rusher Shawn Phillips can now really let loose with consistant help up the middle. Phillip Rivers will make the offense run and they should have no problem with the division.
The AFC East is a two horse race. The Patriots and the Jets are the favorites. The Patriots seemed to know that the Jets run the ball a lot. The most in the league, and they countered it by signing some big defensive lineman. With Wilfork, Haynesworth and Ellis all on one line its hard to believe dominating the clock will be possible against New England this year. And thats the real only way to beat them. Keeping Brady and company off the field.
While the Colts have dominated this division its now possible for a team to challenge them. But not win the division quite yet. The Texans have drastically improved the defense and the Jags did as well. The Titans are not even a challenge to most of the division without handling Chris Johnsons contract. The Colts should win the division but look for the Texans to make some noise and possibly get a wild card spot this year.
The AFC North is so hard to call at times. The Ravens and the Steelers look at championship form to start the preseason in terms of just names and the people added this offseason. The Browns showed some people that they can win. But really they aren't ready for the top heavy division there in yet. The Bengals are rebuilding. Now I'm taking the Ravens for one reason. Lamar Woodley called out Joe Flacco and that got to the Ravens defense a bit. When they're mad they can be unstoppable and I think they'll take the season match up this year. And take the division.
Last season the Chiefs surprised a lot of people winning the AFC West. I'm thinking back to reality for them and the same for the Chargers. I believe they have put together a team that will most definately win that division. The addition of Takeo Spikes means the teams best rusher Shawn Phillips can now really let loose with consistant help up the middle. Phillip Rivers will make the offense run and they should have no problem with the division.
The AFC East is a two horse race. The Patriots and the Jets are the favorites. The Patriots seemed to know that the Jets run the ball a lot. The most in the league, and they countered it by signing some big defensive lineman. With Wilfork, Haynesworth and Ellis all on one line its hard to believe dominating the clock will be possible against New England this year. And thats the real only way to beat them. Keeping Brady and company off the field.
While the Colts have dominated this division its now possible for a team to challenge them. But not win the division quite yet. The Texans have drastically improved the defense and the Jags did as well. The Titans are not even a challenge to most of the division without handling Chris Johnsons contract. The Colts should win the division but look for the Texans to make some noise and possibly get a wild card spot this year.
The AFC North is so hard to call at times. The Ravens and the Steelers look at championship form to start the preseason in terms of just names and the people added this offseason. The Browns showed some people that they can win. But really they aren't ready for the top heavy division there in yet. The Bengals are rebuilding. Now I'm taking the Ravens for one reason. Lamar Woodley called out Joe Flacco and that got to the Ravens defense a bit. When they're mad they can be unstoppable and I think they'll take the season match up this year. And take the division.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Is The NFL A Childs game now ?
So early today Steelers safety Ryan Clark was just another player on the team throwing insulting words at NFL Commisioner Roger Goodell. Clark was quoted as saying the commish had too much power when it came to punishments and fines.
As an American citizen you have certain rights, one is the right to free speech. So Clark obviously can say whatever he pleases about whomever. At the same time Goodell also has the right to say whatever he pleases. The fact that players such as Harrison and Clark choose to bash the person that is really what most normal people would consider there boss in the same situation is quite annoying though. He was also quoted saying he and many teammated wouldn't vote to ratify the union unless some of Goodells power was relinquished. Here are the facts though.
Clark is acting like a child, a child that never got told no. By the end of the interview Clark was chest to cheat with a reporter that was asking questions about the issue. That's unacceptable. As an athlete its your choice to stop and answer questions to the press. So if you get mad or don't want to be bothered with it just don't answer. But in no case is it okay to go chest up with a person doing there job.
Players like Clark and Harrison simply pop off at the mouth with no thought of the consequences in mind. Last season Harrison threw a temper tantrum over fines, doing exactly what Randy Moss did early this week. He threatened to retire if he keep getting fined rather than try to change his ways. I'm all for bit hits, but if your boss says you can't do something while your at work then it can't be done plain and simple. Don't complain about it, don't threaten retirement when you get upset. Get over it.
James Harrison might actually get away with it because his comments were made during the lockout. But I don't believe this will go unpunished.
Not only should Goodell fine this child he should make an example of him. Maybe when he Clark was a boy no only meant to fall on the ground and cry till he got his way. Or maybe just try to go chest up on a guy who obviously can't defendant himself against an NFL player to prove a point. If grown men didn't act like boys maybe Roger Goodell wouldn't have to ground them for inappropriate behaviour.
As an American citizen you have certain rights, one is the right to free speech. So Clark obviously can say whatever he pleases about whomever. At the same time Goodell also has the right to say whatever he pleases. The fact that players such as Harrison and Clark choose to bash the person that is really what most normal people would consider there boss in the same situation is quite annoying though. He was also quoted saying he and many teammated wouldn't vote to ratify the union unless some of Goodells power was relinquished. Here are the facts though.
Clark is acting like a child, a child that never got told no. By the end of the interview Clark was chest to cheat with a reporter that was asking questions about the issue. That's unacceptable. As an athlete its your choice to stop and answer questions to the press. So if you get mad or don't want to be bothered with it just don't answer. But in no case is it okay to go chest up with a person doing there job.
Players like Clark and Harrison simply pop off at the mouth with no thought of the consequences in mind. Last season Harrison threw a temper tantrum over fines, doing exactly what Randy Moss did early this week. He threatened to retire if he keep getting fined rather than try to change his ways. I'm all for bit hits, but if your boss says you can't do something while your at work then it can't be done plain and simple. Don't complain about it, don't threaten retirement when you get upset. Get over it.
James Harrison might actually get away with it because his comments were made during the lockout. But I don't believe this will go unpunished.
Not only should Goodell fine this child he should make an example of him. Maybe when he Clark was a boy no only meant to fall on the ground and cry till he got his way. Or maybe just try to go chest up on a guy who obviously can't defendant himself against an NFL player to prove a point. If grown men didn't act like boys maybe Roger Goodell wouldn't have to ground them for inappropriate behaviour.
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Blessing In Disguise?
While many hated it some might have even considered it a lost cause at points during the summer the NFL lockout was e exactly what the game needed in so many ways.
In the past players could actually holdout Android force transport to trade them. Just like Carson Palmer of the Bengals is doing right now. The huge difference under the new cba is that unless your retired you are going to be fined 30k a day you don't participate in team activities.
With only the Titans star running back Chris Johnson left holding out for a new deal(which may work in his case only because his value to the overall success of that offense) the owners may have been on to something. Even if a player is unhappy with the situation they're in as long as they play and stay in shape they hold value. Making it easier to owners to move them with less distraction.
In the past players could actually holdout Android force transport to trade them. Just like Carson Palmer of the Bengals is doing right now. The huge difference under the new cba is that unless your retired you are going to be fined 30k a day you don't participate in team activities.
With only the Titans star running back Chris Johnson left holding out for a new deal(which may work in his case only because his value to the overall success of that offense) the owners may have been on to something. Even if a player is unhappy with the situation they're in as long as they play and stay in shape they hold value. Making it easier to owners to move them with less distraction.
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