JaMarcus Russell cleared waivers which should not come as much of a surprise. No one was going to grab him for the amount of money he would have been owed. If he is signed by someone it will be for the least possible money. Where could Russell land and will he be given another shot? There are a few places that I could see JaMarcus Russell landing. One of the first places would be the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts have Peyton Manning and he is going to play a few more years, but signing and working with Russell maybe something they might try.
Another possible destination maybe the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick. Now it seems like a long shot, but we are talking about Bill Belichick here. He likes to prove people wrong and you never know he maybe able to get something out of Russell that others have not been able too. In the end JaMarcus Russell needs to go to a team with an established quarterback and coach that can work with Russell. JaMarcus Russell needs guidance right now and maybe in the right system he can turn his career around. If not he can always try Arena League Football it worked out well for Kurt Warner. Either way it will be interesting to see who does give Russell a chance because I'm betting someone will.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
With Limas Sweed Done For The Year How About T.O.
With the Pittsburgh Steelers trading Santonio Holmes and now losing Limas Sweed for the season should the Steelers consider Terrell Owens. Right now the Steelers are a little thin at wide receiver and could use some help. With Big Ben out for at least four weeks the Steelers should at least think about talking to Terrell Owens. Yes, he has a checkered past, but in reality he was pretty good in Buffalo. Hines Ward is the only guy really the Steelers will be able to count on every week. Randle El is an option, but I think Terrell Owens would be a better choice.
The problem the Steelers face is they will be without Big Ben for a number of weeks. They cannot afford to lose that many games to start the season. Even though the schedule is easy they need to win these games. Terrell Owens can help win those games. Pairing him with Hines Ward would give the Steelers a great combination that would help the Steelers quarterback whoever it maybe. It's worth at least thinking about.
The problem the Steelers face is they will be without Big Ben for a number of weeks. They cannot afford to lose that many games to start the season. Even though the schedule is easy they need to win these games. Terrell Owens can help win those games. Pairing him with Hines Ward would give the Steelers a great combination that would help the Steelers quarterback whoever it maybe. It's worth at least thinking about.
After The Draft Thoughts: Indianapolis Colts Do They Have Another Super Bowl Run?
In this installment of After The Draft Thoughts we will look at the Indianapolis Colts and what they did in the NFL draft and how they are looking for next year. Let's first take a look at who they drafted.
1 31 (31) Jerry Hughes DE 6-3 257 TCU
2 31 (63) Pat Angerer LB 6-1 235 Iowa
3 30 (94) Kevin Thomas CB 6-1 185 USC
4 31 (129) Jacques McClendonG 6-3 324 Tennessee
5 31 (162) Brody Eldridge TE 6-5 265 Oklahoma
7 31 (238) Ricardo Mathews DL 6-3 294 Cincinnati
7 33 (240) Kavell Conner LB 6-1 225 Clemson
7 39 (246) Ray Fisher CB 5-9 185
The Indianapolis Colts took Jerry Hughes from TCU. Hughes is a top notch defensive player who could step in and help the Colts right away. Pat Angerer out of Iowa is a good linebacker as well. Most of the players the Colts took were on the defensive side of the ball. It seems every year the Colts lose players to injuries on that side of the ball. The Colts will be in contention as well this year. They need to keep people healthy though as that continues to be a problem on the defensive side of the ball. As long as they have Peyton Manning they will always be in contention. Look for the Colts to make another Super Bowl run, but this year it will be much tougher.
1 31 (31) Jerry Hughes DE 6-3 257 TCU
2 31 (63) Pat Angerer LB 6-1 235 Iowa
3 30 (94) Kevin Thomas CB 6-1 185 USC
4 31 (129) Jacques McClendonG 6-3 324 Tennessee
5 31 (162) Brody Eldridge TE 6-5 265 Oklahoma
7 31 (238) Ricardo Mathews DL 6-3 294 Cincinnati
7 33 (240) Kavell Conner LB 6-1 225 Clemson
7 39 (246) Ray Fisher CB 5-9 185
The Indianapolis Colts took Jerry Hughes from TCU. Hughes is a top notch defensive player who could step in and help the Colts right away. Pat Angerer out of Iowa is a good linebacker as well. Most of the players the Colts took were on the defensive side of the ball. It seems every year the Colts lose players to injuries on that side of the ball. The Colts will be in contention as well this year. They need to keep people healthy though as that continues to be a problem on the defensive side of the ball. As long as they have Peyton Manning they will always be in contention. Look for the Colts to make another Super Bowl run, but this year it will be much tougher.
Did the Big Ten Offer Or Didn't They?
The million dollar question is did the Big Ten ask other teams to join their conference or was it a smoke screen. Big Ten officials say the rumors are just not true. The rumor mill has been cranked up for the last few years on how the Big Ten wanted to expand the conference, but nothing concrete has come out until recently. Names such as Notre Dame, Nebraska, Missouri, Rutgers, and others have been mentioned as possible additions to the Big Ten. As of right now the Big Ten is denying all this.
Of course the Big Ten will deny any rumors of this type. They do not want to look bad or let anything out of the bag right now. Plus the teams that are in conferences are still under contracts and they will keep quiet until the time is right. Yes, the Big Ten is going to expand. The only thing that hasn't been decided just yet is whom and how many teams. I look for the Big Ten to add between two or three teams before it is all said and done. Who those teams maybe is still up in the air.
Of course the Big Ten will deny any rumors of this type. They do not want to look bad or let anything out of the bag right now. Plus the teams that are in conferences are still under contracts and they will keep quiet until the time is right. Yes, the Big Ten is going to expand. The only thing that hasn't been decided just yet is whom and how many teams. I look for the Big Ten to add between two or three teams before it is all said and done. Who those teams maybe is still up in the air.
After The Draft Thoughts: Cleveland Browns Addressing Their Needs
In this installment of After The Draft Thoughts we are looking at the Cleveland Browns and how they are molding their team through the draft. The Browns had a lot draft picks so let's check out how well they did.
1 7 (7) Joe Haden CB 5-11 190 Florida
2 6 (38) T.J. Ward DB 5-11 201 Oregon
2 27 (59) Montario HardestyRB 6-0 212 Tennessee
3 21 (85) Colt McCoy QB 6-3 210 Texas
3 28 (92) Shawn Lauvao G 6-3 305 Arizona St.
5 29 (160) Larry Asante S 6-1 210 Nebraska
6 8 (177) Carlton Mitchell WR 6-4 212 South Florida
6 17 (186) Clifton Geathers DE 6-8 281 South Carolina
The Cleveland Browns had some holes to fill in the draft and they addressed them pretty well. Joe Haden out of Florida is a cornerback that has the chance to start right away. T.J. Ward out of Oregon was also a very nice pick. Maybe the best pick that the Browns made was getting Colt McCoy out of Texas. He brings so many go things to a team. He will not start right away which is a good idea. Let him learn the game on the bench and when the time is right let him start. All in all the Browns did a nice job with their pics. The Browns also did well in trading and picking up guys before the draft. Cleveland is heading in the right direction and Browns fans have to be happy about that.
1 7 (7) Joe Haden CB 5-11 190 Florida
2 6 (38) T.J. Ward DB 5-11 201 Oregon
2 27 (59) Montario HardestyRB 6-0 212 Tennessee
3 21 (85) Colt McCoy QB 6-3 210 Texas
3 28 (92) Shawn Lauvao G 6-3 305 Arizona St.
5 29 (160) Larry Asante S 6-1 210 Nebraska
6 8 (177) Carlton Mitchell WR 6-4 212 South Florida
6 17 (186) Clifton Geathers DE 6-8 281 South Carolina
The Cleveland Browns had some holes to fill in the draft and they addressed them pretty well. Joe Haden out of Florida is a cornerback that has the chance to start right away. T.J. Ward out of Oregon was also a very nice pick. Maybe the best pick that the Browns made was getting Colt McCoy out of Texas. He brings so many go things to a team. He will not start right away which is a good idea. Let him learn the game on the bench and when the time is right let him start. All in all the Browns did a nice job with their pics. The Browns also did well in trading and picking up guys before the draft. Cleveland is heading in the right direction and Browns fans have to be happy about that.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Big Ten Looking To Add More Teams
The Big Ten unofficially have thrown out some invitations to teams to join the Big Ten. Nebraska, Missouri, Notre Dame, Rutgers are just some of the names being tossed around to join the Big Ten. Those are some interesting names and the power of the Big Ten and what they can offer is very inviting to those schools. I do see maybe two of those schools jumping at the chance to join the Big Ten.
For Rutgers it would make perfect sense for them. They would get more revenue and a chance to draw from a wider base than they already do. Missouri is another school that may join also. The added revenue can help this school who could use the money as their sports team do not earn as much as other schools in the Big 12 does. Notre Dame joining would shock me as I just do not see why they would join. They have their own television contract and do not have to share any of their revenue. Notre Dame makes plenty of money on their own and just do not see them joining.
As for Nebraska it really makes no sense at all for them. Could they get more money that's a possibility, but I just do not see Nebraska leaving the Big 12 at least not right now. I look for Rutgers and Missouri to jump at the chance and you never know what other teams may have got offers as well. The Big Ten is getting better that will happen just a matter of how many teams it seems.
For Rutgers it would make perfect sense for them. They would get more revenue and a chance to draw from a wider base than they already do. Missouri is another school that may join also. The added revenue can help this school who could use the money as their sports team do not earn as much as other schools in the Big 12 does. Notre Dame joining would shock me as I just do not see why they would join. They have their own television contract and do not have to share any of their revenue. Notre Dame makes plenty of money on their own and just do not see them joining.
As for Nebraska it really makes no sense at all for them. Could they get more money that's a possibility, but I just do not see Nebraska leaving the Big 12 at least not right now. I look for Rutgers and Missouri to jump at the chance and you never know what other teams may have got offers as well. The Big Ten is getting better that will happen just a matter of how many teams it seems.
Friday, April 30, 2010
What NFL Rookie Quarterback Will Have Biggest Impact This Season
With mini-camps started everyone feels they can make an instant impact in the upcoming season. Many different teams are hoping the quarterback they drafted will solve their problems. Who will make the greatest impact in the upcoming NFL season.
Sam Bradford: The St. Louis Rams drafted him No.1, but his first year could be a very tough one. Bradford does not have the talent around him that he needs to succeed. It will take time for him to get use to the pro game and until the Rams get him some help it could be a long haul for him. No big impact this year for him.
Tim Tebow: Many people are still scratching their heads at the Broncos picking him 25th and I am one of them. With have Kyle Orton and Brady Quinn already in the fold this pick seemed odd. I guess they seen something him Tebow that no one else did. Impact this year will not be a lot.
Colt McCoy: Colt was drafted by the Cleveland Browns and they have come out and said he will not be playing this year. This means no impact for McCoy just learning for him in his first years as an pro.
Jimmy Clausen: This is the one quarterback that can have an instant impact for a few reasons. First he has a shot at winning the job which many times is tough for a rookie. Secondly, the Carolina Panthers have a good running game and receivers that will make life easier on him. Clausen has a chance to make an instant impact.
Sam Bradford: The St. Louis Rams drafted him No.1, but his first year could be a very tough one. Bradford does not have the talent around him that he needs to succeed. It will take time for him to get use to the pro game and until the Rams get him some help it could be a long haul for him. No big impact this year for him.
Tim Tebow: Many people are still scratching their heads at the Broncos picking him 25th and I am one of them. With have Kyle Orton and Brady Quinn already in the fold this pick seemed odd. I guess they seen something him Tebow that no one else did. Impact this year will not be a lot.
Colt McCoy: Colt was drafted by the Cleveland Browns and they have come out and said he will not be playing this year. This means no impact for McCoy just learning for him in his first years as an pro.
Jimmy Clausen: This is the one quarterback that can have an instant impact for a few reasons. First he has a shot at winning the job which many times is tough for a rookie. Secondly, the Carolina Panthers have a good running game and receivers that will make life easier on him. Clausen has a chance to make an instant impact.
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