NFL Update!
Through out the semester I wrote on my blog to show my extensive knowledge on not just sports as a whole but the NFL specifically. I was able to keep up with this blog because it was about something that I am truly passionate about. Being that the NFL is one of my favorite sports I was able to find current news happening each week and write an in depth post.
I started with the NFC and AFC Championship games, I then moved on to the Super bowl giving my opinion on both and breaking down the match ups. I successfully predicted that the New Orleans Saints to win the Super bowl. After the Super bowl I covered the NFL combine, showing my readers what happened each day and what players had success that improved their draft projection. Players like Jahvid Best, CJ Spiller, and Taylor Mays shined through at the NFL Combine.
Then I moved on to the NFL Draft. I gave my predictions on who my team the Arizona Cardinals were going to select, along with my mock draft predictions. The draft was a mixed bag for me as I was able to get 6 out of the top ten picks but after that I wasn’t nearly as successful.
As the semester came to a close I focused on the aftermath of the draft. Dissecting the Arizona Cardinals draft, analyzing the players they choose and how they are going to fit with the Cardinals next year. I finished with analyzing how the NFC West would pan out next year. With all biases being aside I feel that the Arizona Cardinals have the most complete team and will win the division next year!
I learned a lot from this blog and I feel it will help me going forward as a journalist. As the semester went along I got better at incorporating creative writing and all the other things we learned in this class. Thank you all for reading my blog through out this semester and I hope you continue to follow my blog!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
NFL Update!
The 2010 NFL Draft has come and gone and now teams are getting ready for the new season. Each team selected the players they thought would give them the best chance for success in the upcoming season. With training camp fast approaching teams players and coaches are starting to get ready for the new season fast approaching. Now with this post I want to focus on my teams division the NFC West and how I think it will play out in the upcoming season.
Last year the NFC west was considered one of the worst if not the worst division in football. This year the league should be much more competitive. Since the Cardinals lost Kurt Warner, Anquan Boldin, and Carlos Dansby three huge pieces that the Cardinals relied on heavily last year.
The Seattle Seahawks had arguably the best draft in the NFL. They were able to get a stud safety in Earl Thomas someone who can help with the run and excel in the passing game. The Seahawks also Russell Okung an offensive lineman who will help keep Matt Hasselbeck healthy by protecting his blind side. They also traded fro running backs Lendale White and Leon Washington, which gives them a thunder and lightening combination in the back field.
The Forty Niners had a successful draft as well as they picked up offensive lineman Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati to help protect quarterback Alex Smith. They also picked up stud safety Taylor Mays, who will be a beast against the run and provide highlight hits in the secondary.
Then in my opinion the St. Louis Rams did not do much after selecting quarterback Sam Bradford. The Rams are week at wide receiver, have an old offensive line and a bad defense which all points to Sam Bradford having hard year as a rookie.
This division should be a three horse race this upcoming year.
Putting all biases aside I still think that the Arizona Cardinals have the most complete team in the NFC West. So I believe the Cardinals will win the division and go 10 and 6. The Seahawks will come in second with a record of 8 and 8 behind an rejuvenated offense behind good play from their quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and their talented back field of Leon Washington. The 49niners will come in third but will be limited with Alex Smith at quarterback and because they don’t have any real playmakers at wide receiver. They will finish at a decent 7 and 9! Lastly the woeful Rams will struggle again this year with no one on offense to make plays besides Stephen Jackson. Not to mention their bad defense, so they will finish a terrible 4 and 12!
The 2010 NFL Draft has come and gone and now teams are getting ready for the new season. Each team selected the players they thought would give them the best chance for success in the upcoming season. With training camp fast approaching teams players and coaches are starting to get ready for the new season fast approaching. Now with this post I want to focus on my teams division the NFC West and how I think it will play out in the upcoming season.
Last year the NFC west was considered one of the worst if not the worst division in football. This year the league should be much more competitive. Since the Cardinals lost Kurt Warner, Anquan Boldin, and Carlos Dansby three huge pieces that the Cardinals relied on heavily last year.
The Seattle Seahawks had arguably the best draft in the NFL. They were able to get a stud safety in Earl Thomas someone who can help with the run and excel in the passing game. The Seahawks also Russell Okung an offensive lineman who will help keep Matt Hasselbeck healthy by protecting his blind side. They also traded fro running backs Lendale White and Leon Washington, which gives them a thunder and lightening combination in the back field.
The Forty Niners had a successful draft as well as they picked up offensive lineman Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati to help protect quarterback Alex Smith. They also picked up stud safety Taylor Mays, who will be a beast against the run and provide highlight hits in the secondary.
Then in my opinion the St. Louis Rams did not do much after selecting quarterback Sam Bradford. The Rams are week at wide receiver, have an old offensive line and a bad defense which all points to Sam Bradford having hard year as a rookie.
This division should be a three horse race this upcoming year.
Putting all biases aside I still think that the Arizona Cardinals have the most complete team in the NFC West. So I believe the Cardinals will win the division and go 10 and 6. The Seahawks will come in second with a record of 8 and 8 behind an rejuvenated offense behind good play from their quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and their talented back field of Leon Washington. The 49niners will come in third but will be limited with Alex Smith at quarterback and because they don’t have any real playmakers at wide receiver. They will finish at a decent 7 and 9! Lastly the woeful Rams will struggle again this year with no one on offense to make plays besides Stephen Jackson. Not to mention their bad defense, so they will finish a terrible 4 and 12!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
NFL Update!
The first round of the NFL Draft is a very exciting and action packed. We tune in to watch our favorite teams select the best college players in the country. All NFL fans know that it is vital for success to make the right selection in the first round because these are the best players and the ones who can make huge impacts their first years. Now I’m not saying that players in the later rounds can’t do the same but it is much more likely that the first round players are the most NFL ready.
The first round had many suspected picks but also a couple surprises. With this post I will reveal all the picks that I thought were very significant both good and bad. First I thought the Detroit Lions made the right decision in taking Ndamukong Suh and not trading down or taking Gerald McCoy. The reason being that Suh is a very strong run stopping force that has the athletic ability to get in the back field and be disruptive. He will be a perennial pro bowler for many years.
Second I thought that the Seattle Seahawks did a great job in pick Russell Okung the offensive tackle out of Oklahoma St. Okung is a nasty and tough run blocker that puts defensive players on their ass! He should be able to start day one for the Seahawks at left tackle.
Third the Cincinnati Bengals scored when Jermaine Gresham was still on the board for them at pick number 21. Gresham is an athletic freak that will stretch the defense down field. He has great size, speed, and soft hands that make him a quarterbacks dream. Two or three years from now he has the potential to be one of the best tight ends in the games.
At the same time there were a few picks in the first round that either were not good fits for the certain team or was an extreme reach that was not worth the money. First I thought the Jacksonville Jaguars with the number 10 pick of Tyson Alualu a defensive tackle out of the University of California was a huge reach. Mel Kiper ranked him as the 10th best defensive lineman in the draft a draft analyst for ESPN. There were many defensive lineman still on the board that were ranked much high as pro prospects. Like Jason Pierre Paul, Everson Griffen, Derrick Morgan, Dan Williams, ect.
The second questionable pick in the first round in my opinion was Demaryius Thomas a wide receiver from Georgia Tech. Thomas was picked by the Denver Broncos at pick number 22. The Broncos traded up from pick 24 to pick 22 with the New England Patriots because they felt he would be taken if they didn’t make their move. It was a ridiculous move because the best receiver in this years draft Dez Bryant was still on the board. Thomas lack ideal size and isn’t a polished route runner. Todd McShay and Mel Kiper both of which are respected draft analysts for ESPN predicted Thomas as second or third round prospect.
The 2010 NFL Draft was very successful and raked in viewers like never before. Now teams will be starting mini camps and OTA’s soon to get ready for the up coming season.
The first round of the NFL Draft is a very exciting and action packed. We tune in to watch our favorite teams select the best college players in the country. All NFL fans know that it is vital for success to make the right selection in the first round because these are the best players and the ones who can make huge impacts their first years. Now I’m not saying that players in the later rounds can’t do the same but it is much more likely that the first round players are the most NFL ready.
The first round had many suspected picks but also a couple surprises. With this post I will reveal all the picks that I thought were very significant both good and bad. First I thought the Detroit Lions made the right decision in taking Ndamukong Suh and not trading down or taking Gerald McCoy. The reason being that Suh is a very strong run stopping force that has the athletic ability to get in the back field and be disruptive. He will be a perennial pro bowler for many years.
Second I thought that the Seattle Seahawks did a great job in pick Russell Okung the offensive tackle out of Oklahoma St. Okung is a nasty and tough run blocker that puts defensive players on their ass! He should be able to start day one for the Seahawks at left tackle.
Third the Cincinnati Bengals scored when Jermaine Gresham was still on the board for them at pick number 21. Gresham is an athletic freak that will stretch the defense down field. He has great size, speed, and soft hands that make him a quarterbacks dream. Two or three years from now he has the potential to be one of the best tight ends in the games.
At the same time there were a few picks in the first round that either were not good fits for the certain team or was an extreme reach that was not worth the money. First I thought the Jacksonville Jaguars with the number 10 pick of Tyson Alualu a defensive tackle out of the University of California was a huge reach. Mel Kiper ranked him as the 10th best defensive lineman in the draft a draft analyst for ESPN. There were many defensive lineman still on the board that were ranked much high as pro prospects. Like Jason Pierre Paul, Everson Griffen, Derrick Morgan, Dan Williams, ect.
The second questionable pick in the first round in my opinion was Demaryius Thomas a wide receiver from Georgia Tech. Thomas was picked by the Denver Broncos at pick number 22. The Broncos traded up from pick 24 to pick 22 with the New England Patriots because they felt he would be taken if they didn’t make their move. It was a ridiculous move because the best receiver in this years draft Dez Bryant was still on the board. Thomas lack ideal size and isn’t a polished route runner. Todd McShay and Mel Kiper both of which are respected draft analysts for ESPN predicted Thomas as second or third round prospect.
The 2010 NFL Draft was very successful and raked in viewers like never before. Now teams will be starting mini camps and OTA’s soon to get ready for the up coming season.
NFL Update!
The 2010 NFL draft has come and gone with a flair for the dramatic. Like every year the best college pro prospects coming out of college had their lives changed by being selected in the NFL Draft. The first round of the NFL Draft is one of the most popular sporting programs today, and this year was no different. When players get selected in the first round they sign multi million dollar contracts and have a chance to be a starter in their first year.
The NFL Draft is the main way teams look to improve their team. Teams that have the worst years get to pick at the top of the next years draft. The reason being it gives them a great chance of selecting player that will turn into a superstar in the NFL. Every year I make sure I sit down on the couch and tune in to see how my team improves.
In the 2010 NFL Draft the Arizona Cardinals wanted to focus on the defensive front seven. With the 26th overall pick in the first round the Cardinals selected defensive tackle Dan Williams from the University of Tennessee. He will have a great chance to play right away because he brings physical force that will help them stop the run and take up double teams. Dan also brings some ability to get to the passer because of his good hands.
In the second round the Cardinals choose linebacker Daryl Washington out of TCU. Washington is very quick and a sure tackler in the open field. He can run sideline to sideline and is great against the run. On tape he has shown the lack of ability to cover tight ends and running backs because his awareness problems and lack of physical size. But I think he will become a stud at linebacker for many years. Both of our first two pick have a chance to have great contribution next year.
In rounds 3-7 the Cardinals focused on more on defense and skill positions on offense. In this order we selected Andre Roberst a wide receiver out of citadel, Obrien Schofield out side linebacker out of the University of Wisconsin, John Skelton a quarterback out of Fordham University, Jorrick Calvin a cornerback out of Troy University, and Jim Dray a tight end out of the University of Stanford. All these players will give us depth for the future and players that have a chance to start on special teams. Overall I thought that the Cardinals had a very successful draft by addressing their needs in the front seven on defense!
The 2010 NFL draft has come and gone with a flair for the dramatic. Like every year the best college pro prospects coming out of college had their lives changed by being selected in the NFL Draft. The first round of the NFL Draft is one of the most popular sporting programs today, and this year was no different. When players get selected in the first round they sign multi million dollar contracts and have a chance to be a starter in their first year.
The NFL Draft is the main way teams look to improve their team. Teams that have the worst years get to pick at the top of the next years draft. The reason being it gives them a great chance of selecting player that will turn into a superstar in the NFL. Every year I make sure I sit down on the couch and tune in to see how my team improves.
In the 2010 NFL Draft the Arizona Cardinals wanted to focus on the defensive front seven. With the 26th overall pick in the first round the Cardinals selected defensive tackle Dan Williams from the University of Tennessee. He will have a great chance to play right away because he brings physical force that will help them stop the run and take up double teams. Dan also brings some ability to get to the passer because of his good hands.
In the second round the Cardinals choose linebacker Daryl Washington out of TCU. Washington is very quick and a sure tackler in the open field. He can run sideline to sideline and is great against the run. On tape he has shown the lack of ability to cover tight ends and running backs because his awareness problems and lack of physical size. But I think he will become a stud at linebacker for many years. Both of our first two pick have a chance to have great contribution next year.
In rounds 3-7 the Cardinals focused on more on defense and skill positions on offense. In this order we selected Andre Roberst a wide receiver out of citadel, Obrien Schofield out side linebacker out of the University of Wisconsin, John Skelton a quarterback out of Fordham University, Jorrick Calvin a cornerback out of Troy University, and Jim Dray a tight end out of the University of Stanford. All these players will give us depth for the future and players that have a chance to start on special teams. Overall I thought that the Cardinals had a very successful draft by addressing their needs in the front seven on defense!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
NFL Update!
Well since we are only four days away from the start of the draft teams have either decided who they want to pick are down to two or three players that they feel would fit best with their team. Now my teams the Arizona Cardinals are a totally different team this year compared to last year. We traded our second best receiver away in Anquan Boldin and lost our Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner to retirement. We also did a swap in linebackers with the Miami Dolphins. We lost Carlos Dansby to free agency, and he was signed up by the Dolphins. Then we signed their star linebacker Joey Porter through free agency as well. With the changes to our team in the off-season it is very important that we have a successful draft if we want to win our division for the third year in a row!
Matt Leinart Will is taking over as our quarterback. I feel good that Matt will step in and have immediate success in our offense. Now the loss of Anquan Boldin hurts our offense a great deal, but coach Wisenhunt is confident that Steve Breaston is ready to step in and take Boldin’s spot as our number two receiver. That then means that Early Ducet will have to be our starting third receiver this year. The team is confident he will be a lot like Boldin. The reason being is because he is quick, strong and runs like a running back, and has good hands just like Anquan Boldin.
Now in the draft we have the 26th overall pick, and we need to find an absolute star that can help are team right away. The two biggest areas of need are offensive line and a fast playmaker in the front seven of our defense. I think the Cardinals are leaning toward taking a defensive slash linebacker combo that is fast and can get to the quarterback. There are three players that fir this mold. Jason Pierre-Paul, Jerry Hughes, and Everson Griffen are all that type of player with freakish athletic ability. My choice here would be to go with Everson Griffen because he has the most upside because he is so athletic and fast. I think he would come in and really rush the quarterback, which is something we desperately need!
I will be back on Wednesday to announce my final mock draft before the draft starts on Thursday night! Thanks again for reading my blog.
Well since we are only four days away from the start of the draft teams have either decided who they want to pick are down to two or three players that they feel would fit best with their team. Now my teams the Arizona Cardinals are a totally different team this year compared to last year. We traded our second best receiver away in Anquan Boldin and lost our Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner to retirement. We also did a swap in linebackers with the Miami Dolphins. We lost Carlos Dansby to free agency, and he was signed up by the Dolphins. Then we signed their star linebacker Joey Porter through free agency as well. With the changes to our team in the off-season it is very important that we have a successful draft if we want to win our division for the third year in a row!
Matt Leinart Will is taking over as our quarterback. I feel good that Matt will step in and have immediate success in our offense. Now the loss of Anquan Boldin hurts our offense a great deal, but coach Wisenhunt is confident that Steve Breaston is ready to step in and take Boldin’s spot as our number two receiver. That then means that Early Ducet will have to be our starting third receiver this year. The team is confident he will be a lot like Boldin. The reason being is because he is quick, strong and runs like a running back, and has good hands just like Anquan Boldin.
Now in the draft we have the 26th overall pick, and we need to find an absolute star that can help are team right away. The two biggest areas of need are offensive line and a fast playmaker in the front seven of our defense. I think the Cardinals are leaning toward taking a defensive slash linebacker combo that is fast and can get to the quarterback. There are three players that fir this mold. Jason Pierre-Paul, Jerry Hughes, and Everson Griffen are all that type of player with freakish athletic ability. My choice here would be to go with Everson Griffen because he has the most upside because he is so athletic and fast. I think he would come in and really rush the quarterback, which is something we desperately need!
I will be back on Wednesday to announce my final mock draft before the draft starts on Thursday night! Thanks again for reading my blog.
NFL Update!
With the draft approaching so fast the Rams are on the clock first. They have a huge dilemma on their hands of whether to pick a franchise quarterback in Sam Bradford or Jimmy Clausen, or go with a stud defensive lineman in Gerald McCoy or Ndamukong Suh that will anchor their defensive line for many years to come!
The quarterback is the most important position in football and there for any team that wants to have success in the NFL must find a franchise quarterback that can take them to the promise land. The St Louis Rams just released their starting quarterback Mark Bulger. That means the Rams need to pick a quarterback to run their team. But in recent years taking quarterbacks in the lottery has either bang or bust with no in between. Last year Mark Sanchez and Mathew Stafford were both selected in the first five picks. They both went on to have success and make their teams better than they were the previous year. Most widely known Mark Sanchez the quarterback of the New York Jets, he lead his team all the way to the AFC championship game where he threw two key touchdown passes in a close loss to the Indianapolis Colts and Peyton Manning the best quarterback in the NFL.
Now when deciding who they like better Jimmy Clausen or Sam Bradford they have to look long and hard to find out which fits their offensive system better. The Rams seem to be leaning with Sam Bradford because of his great accuracy, underrated arm strength, and good leadership skills. The two things that worry the Rams about Sam are his durability issues and lack of playing under center at Oklahoma. They don’t like Clausen as much because they are worried about his lack of maturity, leadership skills in the huddle, and game savvy. They know he has all the physical tools but the mental side of the game is lacking with Jimmy Clausen.
Now if the Rams decide they don’t want to take a quarterback because of the risks then either Suh or McCoy is great safe pick for them. The reason being that both of them are considered physical freaks with high motors. Additionally they both have great showings at their pro days and at the NFL combine. Either on of them would provide a great force in the middle of their defensive line and give them a player that could rely on for the next 10 to 15 years down the road.
Now I believe that Clausen is the pick here because of his great accuracy, arm strength, and the fact that he played three years in a pro style offense under Charlie Weis at Notre Dame. But all signs point to the Rams taking quarterback Sam Bradford with the first overall pick in this years draft!
With the draft approaching so fast the Rams are on the clock first. They have a huge dilemma on their hands of whether to pick a franchise quarterback in Sam Bradford or Jimmy Clausen, or go with a stud defensive lineman in Gerald McCoy or Ndamukong Suh that will anchor their defensive line for many years to come!
The quarterback is the most important position in football and there for any team that wants to have success in the NFL must find a franchise quarterback that can take them to the promise land. The St Louis Rams just released their starting quarterback Mark Bulger. That means the Rams need to pick a quarterback to run their team. But in recent years taking quarterbacks in the lottery has either bang or bust with no in between. Last year Mark Sanchez and Mathew Stafford were both selected in the first five picks. They both went on to have success and make their teams better than they were the previous year. Most widely known Mark Sanchez the quarterback of the New York Jets, he lead his team all the way to the AFC championship game where he threw two key touchdown passes in a close loss to the Indianapolis Colts and Peyton Manning the best quarterback in the NFL.
Now when deciding who they like better Jimmy Clausen or Sam Bradford they have to look long and hard to find out which fits their offensive system better. The Rams seem to be leaning with Sam Bradford because of his great accuracy, underrated arm strength, and good leadership skills. The two things that worry the Rams about Sam are his durability issues and lack of playing under center at Oklahoma. They don’t like Clausen as much because they are worried about his lack of maturity, leadership skills in the huddle, and game savvy. They know he has all the physical tools but the mental side of the game is lacking with Jimmy Clausen.
Now if the Rams decide they don’t want to take a quarterback because of the risks then either Suh or McCoy is great safe pick for them. The reason being that both of them are considered physical freaks with high motors. Additionally they both have great showings at their pro days and at the NFL combine. Either on of them would provide a great force in the middle of their defensive line and give them a player that could rely on for the next 10 to 15 years down the road.
Now I believe that Clausen is the pick here because of his great accuracy, arm strength, and the fact that he played three years in a pro style offense under Charlie Weis at Notre Dame. But all signs point to the Rams taking quarterback Sam Bradford with the first overall pick in this years draft!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
NFL Update!
I’m back for the second time today, partly because I have had a busy week and have not done a post in while and because after talking about Matt Leinart’s future and how I felt he would do. As the draft approaches the Cardinals are working hard to prepare for the draft so they can make the right picks and make their team better!
The places that the Cardinals need help are offensive line, linebacker, and cornerback. The Cardinals have suffered many injuries on the offensive line and since Matt Leinart is left-handed the right tackle position becomes very important since that is Matt’s blind side. The Cardinals are looking to find a offensive lineman that can fill that role, and someone like Anthony Davis an offensive tackle out of Rutgers.
They also need a line backer to replace Carlos Dansby their do everything inside linebacker that was signed by the Miami Dolphins as a free agent this offseason. We need some one to compliment Joey Porter that can rush the passer, and the perfect fit would be Jerry Huges at linebacker defensive end combo that can really rush the passer.
A cornerback to go on the other side of Rogers Cromartie would really help sore up their secondary. Someone like Kyle Wilson out of Boise St. would be a great fit for the Cardinals. Kyle Wilson has decent speed but is very tough and has good ball skills. He has also shown the ability to help against the run because he is a sure tackler.
In conclusion I think my team should take Kyle Wilson with our first round pick because our secondary has been prone on getting lit up by elite quarterbacks. For example the wild card game this year against the Packers, Aaron Rodgers threw for over four hundred yards and 4 touchdowns! That’s is just one of many games this past season were our secondary looked terrible and with the addition of Kyle Wilson I believe we would become much better at defending the pass!
I’m back for the second time today, partly because I have had a busy week and have not done a post in while and because after talking about Matt Leinart’s future and how I felt he would do. As the draft approaches the Cardinals are working hard to prepare for the draft so they can make the right picks and make their team better!
The places that the Cardinals need help are offensive line, linebacker, and cornerback. The Cardinals have suffered many injuries on the offensive line and since Matt Leinart is left-handed the right tackle position becomes very important since that is Matt’s blind side. The Cardinals are looking to find a offensive lineman that can fill that role, and someone like Anthony Davis an offensive tackle out of Rutgers.
They also need a line backer to replace Carlos Dansby their do everything inside linebacker that was signed by the Miami Dolphins as a free agent this offseason. We need some one to compliment Joey Porter that can rush the passer, and the perfect fit would be Jerry Huges at linebacker defensive end combo that can really rush the passer.
A cornerback to go on the other side of Rogers Cromartie would really help sore up their secondary. Someone like Kyle Wilson out of Boise St. would be a great fit for the Cardinals. Kyle Wilson has decent speed but is very tough and has good ball skills. He has also shown the ability to help against the run because he is a sure tackler.
In conclusion I think my team should take Kyle Wilson with our first round pick because our secondary has been prone on getting lit up by elite quarterbacks. For example the wild card game this year against the Packers, Aaron Rodgers threw for over four hundred yards and 4 touchdowns! That’s is just one of many games this past season were our secondary looked terrible and with the addition of Kyle Wilson I believe we would become much better at defending the pass!
NFL Update!
As the draft fast approaches teams are making their last draft preparations! As a huge football fan I am very excited and cannot wait until Thursday April, 22nd. My favorite NFLL team is the Arizona Cardinals, and I am very optimistic about our chances to make the playoffs this upcoming year.
Some people believe that Matt Leinart the new quarterback of the Cardinals is not the right man for the job. In my opinion that could not be further from the truth. When Matt has been given time to play consistently he has shown he can make all throws and be a franchise quarterback in the NFL!
Before Matt broke his collarbone in his second season and then consequently lost his job to Kurt Warner her showed his skills in his rookie season. During his rookie season Matt played 12 games throwing for 2547 yards with 56.8 percent completion percentage. Matt also threw for 11 TD’s and 12 Interceptions. His stats may not look great but they were better than any rookie quarterback that year and he showed great skills for reading defenses, leadership, and all the physical tools you would want. But as I said the next year he got hurt and was out for the year and then ended up loosing his job to Kurt Warner. Then for the 2008 and 2009 seasons he sat on the bench. But that taught Matt patience and showed him that he needed to work harder if he wanted to be successful in the NFL.
Since the quarterback position is the most important one in the NFL Matt needs to step up this season if he wants his team to make the playoffs this year. I am very confident that he well get the job done and cement himself as the starting quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals for many years to come!
As the draft fast approaches teams are making their last draft preparations! As a huge football fan I am very excited and cannot wait until Thursday April, 22nd. My favorite NFLL team is the Arizona Cardinals, and I am very optimistic about our chances to make the playoffs this upcoming year.
Some people believe that Matt Leinart the new quarterback of the Cardinals is not the right man for the job. In my opinion that could not be further from the truth. When Matt has been given time to play consistently he has shown he can make all throws and be a franchise quarterback in the NFL!
Before Matt broke his collarbone in his second season and then consequently lost his job to Kurt Warner her showed his skills in his rookie season. During his rookie season Matt played 12 games throwing for 2547 yards with 56.8 percent completion percentage. Matt also threw for 11 TD’s and 12 Interceptions. His stats may not look great but they were better than any rookie quarterback that year and he showed great skills for reading defenses, leadership, and all the physical tools you would want. But as I said the next year he got hurt and was out for the year and then ended up loosing his job to Kurt Warner. Then for the 2008 and 2009 seasons he sat on the bench. But that taught Matt patience and showed him that he needed to work harder if he wanted to be successful in the NFL.
Since the quarterback position is the most important one in the NFL Matt needs to step up this season if he wants his team to make the playoffs this year. I am very confident that he well get the job done and cement himself as the starting quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals for many years to come!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
NFL Update!
Well I’m back baby, and with this post I am going to give you my first mock draft of the top ten picks! My complete mock draft will come next when I can do more research. I will list who I think each team is going to take and why they will!
1. Saint Louis Rams- The Rams will draft Sam Bradford QB out of Oklahoma. The Rams need a franchise QB in the worst way, while I believe Clausen would be the best choose here it seems the Rams like Bradford better because of his accuracy and leadership abilities.
2. Detroit Lions- The lions need help along their defensive line to stabilize their run defense and pass rushing ability. There are two top defensive linemen in this draft Gerald McCoy and Ndamukong Suh. Suh is a better stabilizing force against the run and McCoy is better at getting in the backfield so it’s 50/50 here. So I would go for Suh!
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- The Bucs run a Tampa 2 defensive scheme and they need to get younger and more talented on defense. With Suh off the board McCoy is the easy choice here!
4. Washington Redskins- The Redskins need offensive line help drastically, so they will take the best offensive lineman in the draft Russell Okung. Okung has great size and agility so he fits well here because they need to give help to their QB Jason Campbell.
5. Kansas City Chiefs- The Chiefs need help in their secondary and I believe they will go with Eric Berry Safety out of Tennessee. He will bring physicality and toughness as well as the ability to cover from the safety position!
6. Seattle Seahawks- The Seahawks really need help on their offensive line with hall of famer left tackle Walter Jones retiring they need a franchise left tackle to protect QB Matt Hasellback so they will go with offensive tackle Trent Williams out of Oklahoma.
7. Cleveland Browns- Even though the Browns president Mike Holmgren said he doesn’t really like Jimmy Clausen but their QB’s Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace are not long term solutions so they need to try and find a franchise QB, so they will take Clausen here.
8. Oakland Raiders- You never know what the Raiders are going to do with Al Davis, so they could take anyone. But they need offensive line help so I think they will take Bruce Campbell out of Maryland.
9. Buffalo Bills- The Bills need some offensive play makers so I believe they will take Dez Bryant WR out of Oklahoma St. Bryant will give the Bills a big playmaker who can go up and get the ball at its highest point.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars- The Jaguars need help on their defensive line because their two starters Quentin Groves and Derrick Harvey combined for just two sacks lat year so they will go with a defensive end here. While I believe Everson Griffen is the best DE in the draft this year the Jaguars are worried about how he has a tendency to take plays off. So they will go with defensive end Derrick Morgan out of Georgia Tech. He has a great motor and has the heart to succeed.
Thank you all for reading I will be back next week with my complete mock draft!
Well I’m back baby, and with this post I am going to give you my first mock draft of the top ten picks! My complete mock draft will come next when I can do more research. I will list who I think each team is going to take and why they will!
1. Saint Louis Rams- The Rams will draft Sam Bradford QB out of Oklahoma. The Rams need a franchise QB in the worst way, while I believe Clausen would be the best choose here it seems the Rams like Bradford better because of his accuracy and leadership abilities.
2. Detroit Lions- The lions need help along their defensive line to stabilize their run defense and pass rushing ability. There are two top defensive linemen in this draft Gerald McCoy and Ndamukong Suh. Suh is a better stabilizing force against the run and McCoy is better at getting in the backfield so it’s 50/50 here. So I would go for Suh!
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- The Bucs run a Tampa 2 defensive scheme and they need to get younger and more talented on defense. With Suh off the board McCoy is the easy choice here!
4. Washington Redskins- The Redskins need offensive line help drastically, so they will take the best offensive lineman in the draft Russell Okung. Okung has great size and agility so he fits well here because they need to give help to their QB Jason Campbell.
5. Kansas City Chiefs- The Chiefs need help in their secondary and I believe they will go with Eric Berry Safety out of Tennessee. He will bring physicality and toughness as well as the ability to cover from the safety position!
6. Seattle Seahawks- The Seahawks really need help on their offensive line with hall of famer left tackle Walter Jones retiring they need a franchise left tackle to protect QB Matt Hasellback so they will go with offensive tackle Trent Williams out of Oklahoma.
7. Cleveland Browns- Even though the Browns president Mike Holmgren said he doesn’t really like Jimmy Clausen but their QB’s Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace are not long term solutions so they need to try and find a franchise QB, so they will take Clausen here.
8. Oakland Raiders- You never know what the Raiders are going to do with Al Davis, so they could take anyone. But they need offensive line help so I think they will take Bruce Campbell out of Maryland.
9. Buffalo Bills- The Bills need some offensive play makers so I believe they will take Dez Bryant WR out of Oklahoma St. Bryant will give the Bills a big playmaker who can go up and get the ball at its highest point.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars- The Jaguars need help on their defensive line because their two starters Quentin Groves and Derrick Harvey combined for just two sacks lat year so they will go with a defensive end here. While I believe Everson Griffen is the best DE in the draft this year the Jaguars are worried about how he has a tendency to take plays off. So they will go with defensive end Derrick Morgan out of Georgia Tech. He has a great motor and has the heart to succeed.
Thank you all for reading I will be back next week with my complete mock draft!
NFL Update!
A big rule change happened yesterday that will change the NFL playoffs forever. The old overtime rule was as follows, after regulation both team captains would meet at midfield for a coin toss. The road teams captain would call heads or tails and the winner of the toss would always choose to have the ball first because the rule was that the first team to score won the game. That 50/50 chance gave the team that won the coin toss a huge advantage. Because all they need to do was move the ball around forty yards after the kickoff into field goal range and kick the winning field goal.
Most people felt like this rule was really unfair because only one teams offense would get to touch the ball. That it was not fair that the game could end on a field goal, and you have to give each team a fair chance. But some argued that the defensive players get paid as well and it is their job to go out and stop the opposing offense. While that is true I think that a field goal is too easy to obtain when the league is now a offensive passing league. The rules are slanted towards the offense because wide receivers have can not be touched at all after five yards and it is way to easy to get pass interference penalties.
So yesterday the NFL changed the rule at the owners meetings with a vote of 28 to 4. The new rule states as follows the first team with the ball can end the game by scoring a touchdown but if they are stopped to just a field goal then the other team can come down and tie the game up again with a field goal or win the game by scoring a touchdown. Also if the first team turns the ball over the second team can win the game by scoring just a field goal, plus if the first team only kicks a field goal but then holds the other team to 0 points then they win the game. Lastly if the team that looses the coin toss can onside kick it and if they recover it they can come down and kick a field goal to win and thusly if they do not recover the onside kick the other team can win the game with a field goal as well.
I believe this new rule is better than the old rule but still has some holes. For example I think that no field goals should be allowed and both teams should get a possession to try and score a touchdown. Then the process should continue till one team give sup a touchdown and then allows one to the other team. Until next time have a great night!
A big rule change happened yesterday that will change the NFL playoffs forever. The old overtime rule was as follows, after regulation both team captains would meet at midfield for a coin toss. The road teams captain would call heads or tails and the winner of the toss would always choose to have the ball first because the rule was that the first team to score won the game. That 50/50 chance gave the team that won the coin toss a huge advantage. Because all they need to do was move the ball around forty yards after the kickoff into field goal range and kick the winning field goal.
Most people felt like this rule was really unfair because only one teams offense would get to touch the ball. That it was not fair that the game could end on a field goal, and you have to give each team a fair chance. But some argued that the defensive players get paid as well and it is their job to go out and stop the opposing offense. While that is true I think that a field goal is too easy to obtain when the league is now a offensive passing league. The rules are slanted towards the offense because wide receivers have can not be touched at all after five yards and it is way to easy to get pass interference penalties.
So yesterday the NFL changed the rule at the owners meetings with a vote of 28 to 4. The new rule states as follows the first team with the ball can end the game by scoring a touchdown but if they are stopped to just a field goal then the other team can come down and tie the game up again with a field goal or win the game by scoring a touchdown. Also if the first team turns the ball over the second team can win the game by scoring just a field goal, plus if the first team only kicks a field goal but then holds the other team to 0 points then they win the game. Lastly if the team that looses the coin toss can onside kick it and if they recover it they can come down and kick a field goal to win and thusly if they do not recover the onside kick the other team can win the game with a field goal as well.
I believe this new rule is better than the old rule but still has some holes. For example I think that no field goals should be allowed and both teams should get a possession to try and score a touchdown. Then the process should continue till one team give sup a touchdown and then allows one to the other team. Until next time have a great night!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
NFL Update!
I’m back for the second time today to give a second shot of your NFL fix. This post will focus on the remaining free agents that have the potential to help teams get better and make a run at the Super Bowl.
First you have a certain running back that changed Charger history forever. The man I am talking about is running back LaDainian Tomlinson. Tomlinson is not the same man who scored 32 touchdowns and league MVP in 2006. But he still has gas left to help push a Super Bowl contender to the top. I believe he will be a third down back who can get the tough yards and score goal line touchdowns for whatever team he is signed by. The teams in the hunt are Vikings and Jets. Both teams lost in the championship rounds of these years playoffs. I believe the best fit for Tomlinson would be the Minnesota Vikings because they just lost back up running back Chester Taylor. Tomlinson would provide a change of pace from Adrian Peterson and could spell Peterson when he gets tired. Seeing that the Vikings lost in the NFC Championship game without Tomlinson, he could be the missing piece that the Vikings need. I think Tomlinson will finish his career in Minnesota and have good success.
Next you have star wide receiver Terrell Owens. Owens is looking for a new team after finishing his one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills. Owens has recently met with the Cincinnati Bengals and now is rumored to be in talks with the Oakland Raiders. I believe that Owens would be a great fit with the Bengals because he would be a big target for Carson Palmer and take a lot of pressure off of All Pro wide receiver Chad Johnson. Owens in my opinion still has two great years left and could really help a good team in the Bengals win the Super Bowl.
The Last big free agent out there is star wide receiver Brandon Marshall. Brandon Marshall has wanted out of Denver for a couple years now, and this might be the year he gets his wish. He believes that he deserves the same amount of money as top receivers like Larry Fitzgerald, Andre Johnson, and Chad Johnson. Brandon Marshall has been one of the best receivers in the NFL the last three years. Marshall has had over 100 catches, 1100 yards, and 6 touchdowns catches, all of which rank in the top ten in the last three years. In my opinion Marshall would be a great fit for the Seattle Seahawks because they need a number one receiver to make plays for quarterback Matt Hasselback.
Thank you all for reading my blog and until next time goodbye!
I’m back for the second time today to give a second shot of your NFL fix. This post will focus on the remaining free agents that have the potential to help teams get better and make a run at the Super Bowl.
First you have a certain running back that changed Charger history forever. The man I am talking about is running back LaDainian Tomlinson. Tomlinson is not the same man who scored 32 touchdowns and league MVP in 2006. But he still has gas left to help push a Super Bowl contender to the top. I believe he will be a third down back who can get the tough yards and score goal line touchdowns for whatever team he is signed by. The teams in the hunt are Vikings and Jets. Both teams lost in the championship rounds of these years playoffs. I believe the best fit for Tomlinson would be the Minnesota Vikings because they just lost back up running back Chester Taylor. Tomlinson would provide a change of pace from Adrian Peterson and could spell Peterson when he gets tired. Seeing that the Vikings lost in the NFC Championship game without Tomlinson, he could be the missing piece that the Vikings need. I think Tomlinson will finish his career in Minnesota and have good success.
Next you have star wide receiver Terrell Owens. Owens is looking for a new team after finishing his one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills. Owens has recently met with the Cincinnati Bengals and now is rumored to be in talks with the Oakland Raiders. I believe that Owens would be a great fit with the Bengals because he would be a big target for Carson Palmer and take a lot of pressure off of All Pro wide receiver Chad Johnson. Owens in my opinion still has two great years left and could really help a good team in the Bengals win the Super Bowl.
The Last big free agent out there is star wide receiver Brandon Marshall. Brandon Marshall has wanted out of Denver for a couple years now, and this might be the year he gets his wish. He believes that he deserves the same amount of money as top receivers like Larry Fitzgerald, Andre Johnson, and Chad Johnson. Brandon Marshall has been one of the best receivers in the NFL the last three years. Marshall has had over 100 catches, 1100 yards, and 6 touchdowns catches, all of which rank in the top ten in the last three years. In my opinion Marshall would be a great fit for the Seattle Seahawks because they need a number one receiver to make plays for quarterback Matt Hasselback.
Thank you all for reading my blog and until next time goodbye!
NFL Update!
Hello again, the NFL is currently in its only major down time of the year. The time between the combine and the draft. The only thing that NFL fans have to enjoy right now is the free agency period that is still ongoing.
In the last week two major players have been signed or traded. First ex Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme was signed by the Cleveland Browns to a two-year contract worth an estimated 14 million dollars. This deal shocked me because Delhomme is on the downside of his career and is coming off of his worst season as a pro last year. Last year he threw 18 interception and only eight touchdowns that combined to equal a 59.4 quarterback rating. I hope that Delhomme can revive his career in Cleveland. but all signs point to a sour end of his career. The reason being that the Browns are a really bad team with little offensive play makers to help Delhomme get out of his slump.
The second major deal happened today when the Browns traded their franchise quarterback Brady Quinn to the Denver Broncos for fullback Jacob Hillis and two draft picks. The move showed me two things, first that the Browns are lost and will continue to be bad for many years. Because if they think Jake Delhomme gives them a better chance to win than Brady Quinn then they are sorely mistaken! Secondly that the broncos don’t fully believe in their starting quarterback Kyle Orton. Quinn will have a chance to prove he is a starter in the NFL during the upcoming training camp! My feeling is that Quinn will beat out Orton for the starting job and have decent success next year!
Hello again, the NFL is currently in its only major down time of the year. The time between the combine and the draft. The only thing that NFL fans have to enjoy right now is the free agency period that is still ongoing.
In the last week two major players have been signed or traded. First ex Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme was signed by the Cleveland Browns to a two-year contract worth an estimated 14 million dollars. This deal shocked me because Delhomme is on the downside of his career and is coming off of his worst season as a pro last year. Last year he threw 18 interception and only eight touchdowns that combined to equal a 59.4 quarterback rating. I hope that Delhomme can revive his career in Cleveland. but all signs point to a sour end of his career. The reason being that the Browns are a really bad team with little offensive play makers to help Delhomme get out of his slump.
The second major deal happened today when the Browns traded their franchise quarterback Brady Quinn to the Denver Broncos for fullback Jacob Hillis and two draft picks. The move showed me two things, first that the Browns are lost and will continue to be bad for many years. Because if they think Jake Delhomme gives them a better chance to win than Brady Quinn then they are sorely mistaken! Secondly that the broncos don’t fully believe in their starting quarterback Kyle Orton. Quinn will have a chance to prove he is a starter in the NFL during the upcoming training camp! My feeling is that Quinn will beat out Orton for the starting job and have decent success next year!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
NFL Update!
Hello everyone now that the NFL Combine is over we move into the free agency period before the NFL Draft. The Draft starts on the 22nd of April, which happens to be only 46 days away. Other than the NFL Draft free agency is the second best way for a team to improve their team by signing free agents.
Already in the first three days of 2010 free agency period some big name players have been signed. Julius Peppers a defensive end from the Carolina Panthers was picked up on by the Chicago Bears. The Bears have needed to improve their defensive line for a few years now. With Julius Peppers the Bears will have a player that gets great penetration in the backfield to disrupt the run, and he will get many Sacks on the quarterback, which will help the Bears secondary. Peppers was signed to a six year 91.5 million dollar contract, of which 42 million is guaranteed.
Carlos Dansby was the next major player signed through free agency. On Friday he visited the Miami Dolphins, and was rewarded with a five year 43 million dollar contract with 22 million guaranteed. Dansby is a fast versatile inside linebacker that can do everything asked of a linebacker in the NFL. He can cover tightends and running backs, and can play the run because he is very physical and a sure tackler. He will fit well with Bill Parcel’s 3-4 defense.
As a Cardinals fan I am pissed to see Dansby go, he was a no talk and action player. He was a star on our defense and it will be tough to replace him. I know he will star in Miami and go to multiple Pro Bowls. Both the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins did great jobs in picking up Julius Peppers and Carlos Dansby and will both be better teams for it!
Hello everyone now that the NFL Combine is over we move into the free agency period before the NFL Draft. The Draft starts on the 22nd of April, which happens to be only 46 days away. Other than the NFL Draft free agency is the second best way for a team to improve their team by signing free agents.
Already in the first three days of 2010 free agency period some big name players have been signed. Julius Peppers a defensive end from the Carolina Panthers was picked up on by the Chicago Bears. The Bears have needed to improve their defensive line for a few years now. With Julius Peppers the Bears will have a player that gets great penetration in the backfield to disrupt the run, and he will get many Sacks on the quarterback, which will help the Bears secondary. Peppers was signed to a six year 91.5 million dollar contract, of which 42 million is guaranteed.
Carlos Dansby was the next major player signed through free agency. On Friday he visited the Miami Dolphins, and was rewarded with a five year 43 million dollar contract with 22 million guaranteed. Dansby is a fast versatile inside linebacker that can do everything asked of a linebacker in the NFL. He can cover tightends and running backs, and can play the run because he is very physical and a sure tackler. He will fit well with Bill Parcel’s 3-4 defense.
As a Cardinals fan I am pissed to see Dansby go, he was a no talk and action player. He was a star on our defense and it will be tough to replace him. I know he will star in Miami and go to multiple Pro Bowls. Both the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins did great jobs in picking up Julius Peppers and Carlos Dansby and will both be better teams for it!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
NFL Update!
Aftermath of the NFL Combine!
The 2010 NFL Combine was very exciting and explosive. The athlete wanted to compete and show the NFL teams what they are made and why they should draft them. There were both guys that really impressed and improved their draft stock. Today I will give my three winners at the combine who in my opinion impressed the scouts the most.
Winners:
1. Taylor Mays Safety- Coming out of USC Mays was considered a physical freak at 6’3 235 pounds who was a bigger hitter and great against the run. But there were some questions about his coverage ability, if he had quick enough feet to change directions fast, and if his hips were fluid enough to cover receivers in four to five wide sets. After the combine he helped to dispel those doubts because he was as advertised a freak! Mays ran a 4.24 and 4.35 40-yard dash, had a 41 inch vertical jump, a 10.5 foot broad jump, and showed his improved feet, hip, and coverage ability in all the coverage drills!!
2. Eric Berry Safety- Eric coming out of Tennessee this year had all the scouts drooling all over him. He plays bigger than his six foot frame and is an elite cover safety and could play some corner in the NFL. At the combine Eric performed very well in the cover drills showing his quickness, ball skills, and good speed. Eric was quite a bit slower than Mays in the 40, he ran a 4.47 40 yard dash. The time is still better than most safeties, Eric all did well in the broad jump posting a distance of 10 foot 10 inches. Overall Eric improved his stock and looked up being taken in the top 10 in the draft!
3. Jahvid Best Running Back- Best played at cal in college and came out with a lot of hype. Best is a running back with average size at 5’10 200 pounds. But he is very fast and quick, and he is also willing to fight for extra yards and run between the tackles. At the combine best locked up a first round spot and is now vying to be the first running back taken in the draft along with Clemson’s CJ Spiller. Best ran 4.35 forty, showed great playmaking abilities in drills, and showed improved receiving abilities.
Aftermath of the NFL Combine!
The 2010 NFL Combine was very exciting and explosive. The athlete wanted to compete and show the NFL teams what they are made and why they should draft them. There were both guys that really impressed and improved their draft stock. Today I will give my three winners at the combine who in my opinion impressed the scouts the most.
Winners:
1. Taylor Mays Safety- Coming out of USC Mays was considered a physical freak at 6’3 235 pounds who was a bigger hitter and great against the run. But there were some questions about his coverage ability, if he had quick enough feet to change directions fast, and if his hips were fluid enough to cover receivers in four to five wide sets. After the combine he helped to dispel those doubts because he was as advertised a freak! Mays ran a 4.24 and 4.35 40-yard dash, had a 41 inch vertical jump, a 10.5 foot broad jump, and showed his improved feet, hip, and coverage ability in all the coverage drills!!
2. Eric Berry Safety- Eric coming out of Tennessee this year had all the scouts drooling all over him. He plays bigger than his six foot frame and is an elite cover safety and could play some corner in the NFL. At the combine Eric performed very well in the cover drills showing his quickness, ball skills, and good speed. Eric was quite a bit slower than Mays in the 40, he ran a 4.47 40 yard dash. The time is still better than most safeties, Eric all did well in the broad jump posting a distance of 10 foot 10 inches. Overall Eric improved his stock and looked up being taken in the top 10 in the draft!
3. Jahvid Best Running Back- Best played at cal in college and came out with a lot of hype. Best is a running back with average size at 5’10 200 pounds. But he is very fast and quick, and he is also willing to fight for extra yards and run between the tackles. At the combine best locked up a first round spot and is now vying to be the first running back taken in the draft along with Clemson’s CJ Spiller. Best ran 4.35 forty, showed great playmaking abilities in drills, and showed improved receiving abilities.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
NFL Update!
The NFL Combine was this weekend and was full of exciting action happenings. Over Saturday and Sunday there were some players that really impressed the scouts.
1. Golden Tate WR- Tate is from the University of Notre Damn. He lived up to all expectation. He ran 4.42 40 -yard dash, put up 17 reps of 225 pounds of the bench press, and had a broad jump of 10 feet. He really reminds me of Steve Smith WR of the Carolina Panthers. Tate is only 5’10 but an absolute beast because he is very tough an scrappy. He also runs good routes and can go and get the ball in traffic with his strong hands.
2. Jacoby Ford WR- Ford is a wide receiver for the University of Clemson. Ford showed that he has the blazing speed we all thought by running 4.28 40-yard dash. That is one of the fastest times ever at the combine. He also run pretty good routs, and he showed his quickness in the shuttle drill, which leads scouts to believe that he will be an explosive player in the open fields. Ford should get lots of time as a kick returner until he shows he can overcome his size deficiency.
3. Jahvid Best RB- Best is a running back out of the University of California. Best impressed scouts by running the fastest 40 time out of all the running backs on day two. Along with Best’s blazing 4.35 40, he showing his ability to catch the ball out of the back field and that he could be an amazing playmaker in the open field.
4. Bruce Campbell OL-Campbell is an offensive lineman out of the University of Maryland. Bruce Campbell is 6’6 213 pounds and ran great 4.78 forty-yard dash, and also impressing in the broad jump and vertical. This shows he has all the physical tools to be a great starter in the NFL.
5. Ndamukong Suh DT- Suh is a defensive tackle out of the University of Nebraska. He showed all of his strength and quickness performing well in the bench press, vertical jump, and shuttle drill. Suh will either be selected number one or two in this years NFL Draft!
The Combine continues this week so look forward for updates on the success and failures of the 2010 combine!
The NFL Combine was this weekend and was full of exciting action happenings. Over Saturday and Sunday there were some players that really impressed the scouts.
1. Golden Tate WR- Tate is from the University of Notre Damn. He lived up to all expectation. He ran 4.42 40 -yard dash, put up 17 reps of 225 pounds of the bench press, and had a broad jump of 10 feet. He really reminds me of Steve Smith WR of the Carolina Panthers. Tate is only 5’10 but an absolute beast because he is very tough an scrappy. He also runs good routes and can go and get the ball in traffic with his strong hands.
2. Jacoby Ford WR- Ford is a wide receiver for the University of Clemson. Ford showed that he has the blazing speed we all thought by running 4.28 40-yard dash. That is one of the fastest times ever at the combine. He also run pretty good routs, and he showed his quickness in the shuttle drill, which leads scouts to believe that he will be an explosive player in the open fields. Ford should get lots of time as a kick returner until he shows he can overcome his size deficiency.
3. Jahvid Best RB- Best is a running back out of the University of California. Best impressed scouts by running the fastest 40 time out of all the running backs on day two. Along with Best’s blazing 4.35 40, he showing his ability to catch the ball out of the back field and that he could be an amazing playmaker in the open field.
4. Bruce Campbell OL-Campbell is an offensive lineman out of the University of Maryland. Bruce Campbell is 6’6 213 pounds and ran great 4.78 forty-yard dash, and also impressing in the broad jump and vertical. This shows he has all the physical tools to be a great starter in the NFL.
5. Ndamukong Suh DT- Suh is a defensive tackle out of the University of Nebraska. He showed all of his strength and quickness performing well in the bench press, vertical jump, and shuttle drill. Suh will either be selected number one or two in this years NFL Draft!
The Combine continues this week so look forward for updates on the success and failures of the 2010 combine!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
NFL Update!
Hello everyone now with the NFL playoffs in our rear view mirror we can now focus on the NFL combine and NFL draft! The NFL combine starts today with player meetings and interviews.
The combine gives college football players with dreams of playing in the NFL a chance to show their skills to all the NFL coaches and general managers. Depending on what position a player plays will determine what kind of drills they will compete in.
For quarterbacks they will need to show that they can make all the NFL throws and be very accurate at the same time. But most importantly for quarterbacks they need to excel in the player coach meetings. Which means that they have can read defenses, handle the pressure of the NFL, and show that they will be leaders of their football teams. Since having a franchise quarterback is the most important thing in the NFL football teams take the most care when evaluating quarterbacks.
For the skill position players on offense they have to focus on the 40 yard dash, their vertical leap, the shuttle drill showing lateral quickness, and running routes and hands drills. This shows how wide receivers can run routs to get open, catch the ball in traffic by leaping and using their hands and not trapping that ball against their chest. For running backs its shows their ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. For both it shows their straight-line speed and quickness that would allow them to make plays in the open field. The receivers and running backs also have to do bench press to show their strength and will to fight after contact.
For all defensive players the forty yard dash, bench press, shuttle drill, and other position specific drills are very important for players to do well if they want to be drafted high. For example for defensive backs and safeties have to run well in the forty yard dash, show ball skills when the ball is in the air, and show their quickness in being able to move their feet so they can stay with elite NFL receivers. Additionally safeties have to show they can help against the run and blitz the passer. Also since safeties are relied on to help against the run they need to show physicality and be able to bench press 25o pounds at least 25 times.
For defensive linemen and linebackers the bench press and shuttle is most important. The reason defensive linemen have to be strong against the run and quick off the line to get to the passer. Linebackers have to show they can play the pass be being fast enough to cover running backs and tight ends, and then physical enough to rush the pass and play the run.
Offensive linemen have to be able to show quick feet to get off the ball to black elite defensive ends, good hand technique to keep the defensive ends at bay, and enormous strength on the bench press.
The week of the NFL combine is very exciting because it is an amazing showcase of freakish physical talent. The combine provides some bases along with college film of players for teams to select them in the draft. Since the NFL draft is the most important way for teams to become better by drafting new talent, it makes the combine essential for teams to make the right evaluations so they can make their teams better i
Hello everyone now with the NFL playoffs in our rear view mirror we can now focus on the NFL combine and NFL draft! The NFL combine starts today with player meetings and interviews.
The combine gives college football players with dreams of playing in the NFL a chance to show their skills to all the NFL coaches and general managers. Depending on what position a player plays will determine what kind of drills they will compete in.
For quarterbacks they will need to show that they can make all the NFL throws and be very accurate at the same time. But most importantly for quarterbacks they need to excel in the player coach meetings. Which means that they have can read defenses, handle the pressure of the NFL, and show that they will be leaders of their football teams. Since having a franchise quarterback is the most important thing in the NFL football teams take the most care when evaluating quarterbacks.
For the skill position players on offense they have to focus on the 40 yard dash, their vertical leap, the shuttle drill showing lateral quickness, and running routes and hands drills. This shows how wide receivers can run routs to get open, catch the ball in traffic by leaping and using their hands and not trapping that ball against their chest. For running backs its shows their ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. For both it shows their straight-line speed and quickness that would allow them to make plays in the open field. The receivers and running backs also have to do bench press to show their strength and will to fight after contact.
For all defensive players the forty yard dash, bench press, shuttle drill, and other position specific drills are very important for players to do well if they want to be drafted high. For example for defensive backs and safeties have to run well in the forty yard dash, show ball skills when the ball is in the air, and show their quickness in being able to move their feet so they can stay with elite NFL receivers. Additionally safeties have to show they can help against the run and blitz the passer. Also since safeties are relied on to help against the run they need to show physicality and be able to bench press 25o pounds at least 25 times.
For defensive linemen and linebackers the bench press and shuttle is most important. The reason defensive linemen have to be strong against the run and quick off the line to get to the passer. Linebackers have to show they can play the pass be being fast enough to cover running backs and tight ends, and then physical enough to rush the pass and play the run.
Offensive linemen have to be able to show quick feet to get off the ball to black elite defensive ends, good hand technique to keep the defensive ends at bay, and enormous strength on the bench press.
The week of the NFL combine is very exciting because it is an amazing showcase of freakish physical talent. The combine provides some bases along with college film of players for teams to select them in the draft. Since the NFL draft is the most important way for teams to become better by drafting new talent, it makes the combine essential for teams to make the right evaluations so they can make their teams better i
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
NFL Update!
Hello everyone I’m back!
The 2010 Superbowl was one of the best games I have watched in a long time. The game was competitive all the way till the end of the fourth quarter. The Colts came out strong with their defense holding the Saints offense to only nine plays and 32 yards. Manning came out hot as well leading the colts on two scoring drives going 9 of 14 for 88 yards one touchdown and zero interceptions.
But then as the Second quarter started so did the Saints offense. Drew Brees got hot and went 10 of 11 for 111 yards leading his team for two field goals. As Drew Brees got hot so did the Saints defense, the Saints defense held Peyton Manning and the Colts offense to six plays and 15 yards. Going into halftime the score was 10 to 6 in favor of the Colts.
The second and first quarters were complete opposites, with each team winning a quarter. Going into the second half anything could happen and I was on the edge of my seat.
Starting the third quarter Sean Peyton the Saints head coach called one of the riskiest, smartest, and craziest plays in Superbowl history. He called a onside kick knowing that the colts would not be expecting it and not have their hands team on the field. The Saints some how recovered the onside kick under a huge pile of players.
The Saints then proceeded to march down field and score touchdown in only 3:19. The drive was lead by Brees who went 5 for 5 for 58 yards and Pierre Thomas who ran once for seven yards and caught the touch down pass for 16 yards. Taking the lead 13 to 10.
Then the Colts promptly can down field and answered the Saints touchdown with one of their own. Manning went 5 for 6 for 52 yards. Joseph Addai did the rest running the ball three times for 19 yards and four-yard touch down run. With the score the Colts regained the lead 17 to 13. With the score the Colts seamed to have stolen the momentum back from the Saints.
The Saints then got the kickoff with 6:15 left in the third quarter. They mounted a drive that ended up staling at the Colts 29 yard line. The Saints settled for a 47 yard field goal by Garret Hartley. Drew Brees went 4 of 5 for 29 yards. Making the score 17 to 16 with the Colts still leading.
It was then time for the Saints defense to step up if they wanted to be world champions. Step up did they ever; it started with stopping the Colts at their own 33 yard line forcing the Colts to try a 51 yard field goal. Admist some second guessing from fans the Colts went for the field goal. Matt Stover missed the field goal giving the Saints good field position.
The Saints promptly took the ball with 10:39 left in the game and came down the field and took the lead. The drive was lead by Drew Brees who went 7 for 7 with 44 yards and a touchdown. The Saints then went for two trying to make the score 24 to 17. Drew Brees dropped back and found Lance Moore. It was originally called incomplete, but Sean Peyton made another bold call challenging the play. It was reviewed and shown that Moore had the ball in his position across the goal line before the defensive back knocked it out. Sean Peyton again looked like a genius, and now with the Saints leading 24 to 17. That is when the nation felt like the upset might just happen. The crowd was going crazy, but then it was time for Peyton Manning to come back on the field.
Peyton took the ball with 5:42 left in the game and quickly started to move his team down the field. Peyton started the drive 4 for 6 for 44 yards, taking his offense to the Saints 31 yard line. That’s when the play that would change the face of the Saints franchise forever. Peyton Manning dropped back to pass and was looking to get the ball to Reggie Wayne on a short slant, but Saints corner back Tracy Porter read the route perfectly stepped in front of Wayne intercepting the ball and taking it back to the house. That’s when the country realized the upset was going to happen and the New Orleans Saints would be the Superbowl Champions.!!!!!!
After the interception the Saints were leading 31 to 17 with only 3:12 left in the game. The Saints nation went into party mode knowing their team was going to with the Superbowl after many years of being the Aints. Drew Brees and Sean Peyton have since become gods, and New Orleans has not stopped partying since!
Hello everyone I’m back!
The 2010 Superbowl was one of the best games I have watched in a long time. The game was competitive all the way till the end of the fourth quarter. The Colts came out strong with their defense holding the Saints offense to only nine plays and 32 yards. Manning came out hot as well leading the colts on two scoring drives going 9 of 14 for 88 yards one touchdown and zero interceptions.
But then as the Second quarter started so did the Saints offense. Drew Brees got hot and went 10 of 11 for 111 yards leading his team for two field goals. As Drew Brees got hot so did the Saints defense, the Saints defense held Peyton Manning and the Colts offense to six plays and 15 yards. Going into halftime the score was 10 to 6 in favor of the Colts.
The second and first quarters were complete opposites, with each team winning a quarter. Going into the second half anything could happen and I was on the edge of my seat.
Starting the third quarter Sean Peyton the Saints head coach called one of the riskiest, smartest, and craziest plays in Superbowl history. He called a onside kick knowing that the colts would not be expecting it and not have their hands team on the field. The Saints some how recovered the onside kick under a huge pile of players.
The Saints then proceeded to march down field and score touchdown in only 3:19. The drive was lead by Brees who went 5 for 5 for 58 yards and Pierre Thomas who ran once for seven yards and caught the touch down pass for 16 yards. Taking the lead 13 to 10.
Then the Colts promptly can down field and answered the Saints touchdown with one of their own. Manning went 5 for 6 for 52 yards. Joseph Addai did the rest running the ball three times for 19 yards and four-yard touch down run. With the score the Colts regained the lead 17 to 13. With the score the Colts seamed to have stolen the momentum back from the Saints.
The Saints then got the kickoff with 6:15 left in the third quarter. They mounted a drive that ended up staling at the Colts 29 yard line. The Saints settled for a 47 yard field goal by Garret Hartley. Drew Brees went 4 of 5 for 29 yards. Making the score 17 to 16 with the Colts still leading.
It was then time for the Saints defense to step up if they wanted to be world champions. Step up did they ever; it started with stopping the Colts at their own 33 yard line forcing the Colts to try a 51 yard field goal. Admist some second guessing from fans the Colts went for the field goal. Matt Stover missed the field goal giving the Saints good field position.
The Saints promptly took the ball with 10:39 left in the game and came down the field and took the lead. The drive was lead by Drew Brees who went 7 for 7 with 44 yards and a touchdown. The Saints then went for two trying to make the score 24 to 17. Drew Brees dropped back and found Lance Moore. It was originally called incomplete, but Sean Peyton made another bold call challenging the play. It was reviewed and shown that Moore had the ball in his position across the goal line before the defensive back knocked it out. Sean Peyton again looked like a genius, and now with the Saints leading 24 to 17. That is when the nation felt like the upset might just happen. The crowd was going crazy, but then it was time for Peyton Manning to come back on the field.
Peyton took the ball with 5:42 left in the game and quickly started to move his team down the field. Peyton started the drive 4 for 6 for 44 yards, taking his offense to the Saints 31 yard line. That’s when the play that would change the face of the Saints franchise forever. Peyton Manning dropped back to pass and was looking to get the ball to Reggie Wayne on a short slant, but Saints corner back Tracy Porter read the route perfectly stepped in front of Wayne intercepting the ball and taking it back to the house. That’s when the country realized the upset was going to happen and the New Orleans Saints would be the Superbowl Champions.!!!!!!
After the interception the Saints were leading 31 to 17 with only 3:12 left in the game. The Saints nation went into party mode knowing their team was going to with the Superbowl after many years of being the Aints. Drew Brees and Sean Peyton have since become gods, and New Orleans has not stopped partying since!
Friday, February 5, 2010
NFL Update!
The big game is approaching fast and I can’t wait because the game should be an absolute war. This Superbowl is one of the most hyped games ever, simply because you have both number one seeds and two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.
As the Saints try to win for their city in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. Peyton Manning the golden boy of New Orleans will try to dissect the Saints defense and win his second Superbowl and solidify himself as the greatest quarterback of all time!
Now to get back to the task at hand which is to make my final breakdown of both teams and make my official Superbowl pick!!!
Saints offense vs. Colts defense:
The Colts defense has the job of trying to stop the highest powered offense in the league. The Saints have explosive weapons at every position on offense. The Saints offense starts with Drew Brees throwing the ball down field to the likes of Marques Colsten, Devery Henderson, Robert Meachem, Jeremy Shocky, and Reggie Bush. Colts defense is neither great against the run or pass ranking 14th and 21st respectively. But they will try to make the Saints run the ball. Then try to get pressure on Drew Brees because if they don’t Brees will pick them apart. But the saints need to stay balanced and run the ball with Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas because they need to control the ball and keep Peyton Manning and the colts offense off the field. With Dwight Freeney hobbled with a 3rd degree ankle sprain I don’t think the colts defense will have much success stopping the Saints offense. With all that being said the Saints should put 30 plus points on the board.
Colts offense vs. Saints defense:
Darren Sharper and the Saints defense has to try and slow down Peyton Manning and the Colts offense. That will be a very tough challenge for them to do since Peyton Manning is the best quarterback in the NFL and the Saints struggle so much against the pass ranking 25th in the NFL. Gregg Williams the Saints defensive coordinator is a very aggressive play caller and his defense relies on the turnover to be successful. So for the Saints defense to have any success on Sunday they will need to pressure Manning with Sedrick Ellis and Will Smith and then create turnovers. I do think that the Colts will need to run the ball with Joseph Addai to keep the Saints honest. In the end there is no way that the Saints defense will be able to stop Peyton Manning for four quarter, and they will put up 30 plus points just like the Saints offense.
Special Teams:
The third aspect of the game that is most often over looked. Both Teams have solid field Goal Kickers. The Saints acquired Garret Hartley in week 13 and he is 9 of 11 on the year but all of his makes are less than 40 yards. He has missed his only attempt from over 50 yards. The field goal kicker Adam Vinitari is hurt with a groin injury so Matt Stover is taking his place. He has stepped up making 9 of 11 and 2 for 2 on kicks over 40 yards. I would then give the slightest edge to Matt Stover and the Colts.
The punters of both teams are very good. The Colts punter is Pat McAfee and he averages 44.3 yards per punt with a long of 60. The Saints punter is Thomas Morstead and he averages 43.6 yards per punt with a long of 60. Both of these punters won’t be on the field much if at all so neither team gets the advantage here.
Finally the punt and kickoff returners have a great chance to have an impact on the game with two high powered offenses. The Saints use the ever explosive Reggie Bush on punts and Courtney Roby on kick returns. Reggie Has three touchdown returns on the season with one coming in the Divisional round versus the Cardinals. Courtney Roby has played a big role returning many kicks across midfield this postseason!
The Colts have Chad Simpson returning kickoffs and T.J. Rushing having the punting duties. Neither one has played a big role this postseason, and only Chad Simpson has had a return for a touchdown. I don’t think either one will play a big role in Sunday’s Superbowl. So in this respect its not even close Reggie Bush and the Saints have the edge in special teams.
Now I hope you all have a great time watching the Superbowl on Sunday. Get your soda, beer, chips and salsa, chicken wings, pizza and whatever else you need to watch because it will be action packed and one hell of a game. Now its time I make my prediction and I say WHO DAT WHO DAT GONNA BEAT DEM SAINTS!!!!
NOBODY GONNA BEAT DEM SAINTS. SAINTS WIN 34 TO 31!!!!!!!!!!!!
The big game is approaching fast and I can’t wait because the game should be an absolute war. This Superbowl is one of the most hyped games ever, simply because you have both number one seeds and two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.
As the Saints try to win for their city in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. Peyton Manning the golden boy of New Orleans will try to dissect the Saints defense and win his second Superbowl and solidify himself as the greatest quarterback of all time!
Now to get back to the task at hand which is to make my final breakdown of both teams and make my official Superbowl pick!!!
Saints offense vs. Colts defense:
The Colts defense has the job of trying to stop the highest powered offense in the league. The Saints have explosive weapons at every position on offense. The Saints offense starts with Drew Brees throwing the ball down field to the likes of Marques Colsten, Devery Henderson, Robert Meachem, Jeremy Shocky, and Reggie Bush. Colts defense is neither great against the run or pass ranking 14th and 21st respectively. But they will try to make the Saints run the ball. Then try to get pressure on Drew Brees because if they don’t Brees will pick them apart. But the saints need to stay balanced and run the ball with Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas because they need to control the ball and keep Peyton Manning and the colts offense off the field. With Dwight Freeney hobbled with a 3rd degree ankle sprain I don’t think the colts defense will have much success stopping the Saints offense. With all that being said the Saints should put 30 plus points on the board.
Colts offense vs. Saints defense:
Darren Sharper and the Saints defense has to try and slow down Peyton Manning and the Colts offense. That will be a very tough challenge for them to do since Peyton Manning is the best quarterback in the NFL and the Saints struggle so much against the pass ranking 25th in the NFL. Gregg Williams the Saints defensive coordinator is a very aggressive play caller and his defense relies on the turnover to be successful. So for the Saints defense to have any success on Sunday they will need to pressure Manning with Sedrick Ellis and Will Smith and then create turnovers. I do think that the Colts will need to run the ball with Joseph Addai to keep the Saints honest. In the end there is no way that the Saints defense will be able to stop Peyton Manning for four quarter, and they will put up 30 plus points just like the Saints offense.
Special Teams:
The third aspect of the game that is most often over looked. Both Teams have solid field Goal Kickers. The Saints acquired Garret Hartley in week 13 and he is 9 of 11 on the year but all of his makes are less than 40 yards. He has missed his only attempt from over 50 yards. The field goal kicker Adam Vinitari is hurt with a groin injury so Matt Stover is taking his place. He has stepped up making 9 of 11 and 2 for 2 on kicks over 40 yards. I would then give the slightest edge to Matt Stover and the Colts.
The punters of both teams are very good. The Colts punter is Pat McAfee and he averages 44.3 yards per punt with a long of 60. The Saints punter is Thomas Morstead and he averages 43.6 yards per punt with a long of 60. Both of these punters won’t be on the field much if at all so neither team gets the advantage here.
Finally the punt and kickoff returners have a great chance to have an impact on the game with two high powered offenses. The Saints use the ever explosive Reggie Bush on punts and Courtney Roby on kick returns. Reggie Has three touchdown returns on the season with one coming in the Divisional round versus the Cardinals. Courtney Roby has played a big role returning many kicks across midfield this postseason!
The Colts have Chad Simpson returning kickoffs and T.J. Rushing having the punting duties. Neither one has played a big role this postseason, and only Chad Simpson has had a return for a touchdown. I don’t think either one will play a big role in Sunday’s Superbowl. So in this respect its not even close Reggie Bush and the Saints have the edge in special teams.
Now I hope you all have a great time watching the Superbowl on Sunday. Get your soda, beer, chips and salsa, chicken wings, pizza and whatever else you need to watch because it will be action packed and one hell of a game. Now its time I make my prediction and I say WHO DAT WHO DAT GONNA BEAT DEM SAINTS!!!!
NOBODY GONNA BEAT DEM SAINTS. SAINTS WIN 34 TO 31!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Early Super Bowl prediction post
NFL Update!
As you all know the Superbowl is coming up this Sunday featuring the two best teams in the NFL. The New Orleans Saints come to Miami representing the NFC and the Indianapolis Colts come in representing the AFC. Both the Saints and the Colts are considered to be the best two teams in the NFL the entire season. I will be giving some background for why both teams have made it this far and what my early prediction for the Superbowl is.
The Saints went 13-0 to start the season locking up their division the NFC South and securing the number one seed and home field advantage for the playoffs. The Saints then proceeded to loose motivation and loosing to the Tampa bay Buccaneers one of the worst teams in the league. After loosing their chance to go 16-0 and obtaining the perfect record they decided to rest their starters and finish the regular season 13-3. The Saints had a first round bye and then played the Arizona Cardinals who they blew out 45-14 advancing to the NFC Championship game. Where they played the Minnesota Vikings who where the number two seed and after blowing out the Cowboys in the Divisional round were considered the favorites but the Saints persevered and caused six turnovers that helped them reach their first ever Superbowl even after not playing their best against the Vikings.
The Colts started the season in a similar fashion by going 14-0, winning their division the AFC South and getting the number one seed as well heading into the playoffs. But then the Colts also decided to rest their starters to make sure they were healthy for the playoffs. After a first round bye they hosted the Baltimore Ravens the sported a good defense and a great running game. But Peyton Manning masterfully dissected the Ravens defense. The Colts defense also played really fast and stifled the ravens running game holding the Ravens to only 87 yards rushing. Then in the AFC Championship game they hosted the New York Jets who had just come off a huge upset of the number two seed San Diego Chargers. Coming into the Colts versus Jets game their was alot of controversy because the Colts were being labeled as the ones to let the number six seed Jets into the Playoffs! By sitting their starters after the third quarter of their week 16 game. Again in the second half Peyton Manning and the colts defense was too much for the Jets to handle, and the Colts were to be headed to their second Superbowl appearance in four years.
Both Teams are number one seeds from their respective conferences and are coming in with alot of hype and a roster filled with superstars. The Saints are playing for the city of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. They a have a high powered offense with many stars at wide receiver with Marques Colston and Devery Henderson, running back with Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas, tight end with Jeremy Shockey, and not to mention Drew Brees one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. They feature a defense really struggles against the pass but thrives on creating turnovers. Their defense is 25th but have 12 interceptions and 22 fumbles. Their rush defense is 22nd in the league allowing 1955 rushing yard during the regular season. But they are ranked second in red zone total defense again relying on turnovers.
The Colts like the saints come in with the best quarterback in the league and maybe of all time Peyton Manning. They also feature a high powered offense with many stars at wide receiver with Reggie Wayne, running back with Joseph Addai, and one of the best tight ends in the NFL with Dallas Clark. Their defense plays really fast but doesn’t create nearly as many turnovers as the Saints Defense does. The Colts rank 24th against the rush allowing an average 126.5 yards per game on the ground. Against the Colts are much better than the Saints ranking 14th in the league allowing 228 yards a game.
So in al I think the Saints have the slight edge on offense. The reason being that they are more balanced and run the ball alot better than the Colts. On defense I give the slight edge to the Colts because they don’t have to rely on the turnover as much and are slightly better at stopping the pass. Even though I think both Drew Brees and Peyton Manning will have field days against each opposing secondary’s. When you don’t have to rely on turnovers to get stop the opposing offense, as much you can be more consistent on defense.
As for special teams the Saints have the clear edge because of Reggie Bush returning punts. Reggie is one of the fastest and most electrifying players in the NFL. This gives the Saints a big edge in the field position game.
Finally for my early prediction I think the game will be an offensive shootout and will be very close throughout. But the Saints will win 34-31 in an all time classic. I will be back later in the week to give u my finals pre Superbowl thought as well as a confident final prediction!
As you all know the Superbowl is coming up this Sunday featuring the two best teams in the NFL. The New Orleans Saints come to Miami representing the NFC and the Indianapolis Colts come in representing the AFC. Both the Saints and the Colts are considered to be the best two teams in the NFL the entire season. I will be giving some background for why both teams have made it this far and what my early prediction for the Superbowl is.
The Saints went 13-0 to start the season locking up their division the NFC South and securing the number one seed and home field advantage for the playoffs. The Saints then proceeded to loose motivation and loosing to the Tampa bay Buccaneers one of the worst teams in the league. After loosing their chance to go 16-0 and obtaining the perfect record they decided to rest their starters and finish the regular season 13-3. The Saints had a first round bye and then played the Arizona Cardinals who they blew out 45-14 advancing to the NFC Championship game. Where they played the Minnesota Vikings who where the number two seed and after blowing out the Cowboys in the Divisional round were considered the favorites but the Saints persevered and caused six turnovers that helped them reach their first ever Superbowl even after not playing their best against the Vikings.
The Colts started the season in a similar fashion by going 14-0, winning their division the AFC South and getting the number one seed as well heading into the playoffs. But then the Colts also decided to rest their starters to make sure they were healthy for the playoffs. After a first round bye they hosted the Baltimore Ravens the sported a good defense and a great running game. But Peyton Manning masterfully dissected the Ravens defense. The Colts defense also played really fast and stifled the ravens running game holding the Ravens to only 87 yards rushing. Then in the AFC Championship game they hosted the New York Jets who had just come off a huge upset of the number two seed San Diego Chargers. Coming into the Colts versus Jets game their was alot of controversy because the Colts were being labeled as the ones to let the number six seed Jets into the Playoffs! By sitting their starters after the third quarter of their week 16 game. Again in the second half Peyton Manning and the colts defense was too much for the Jets to handle, and the Colts were to be headed to their second Superbowl appearance in four years.
Both Teams are number one seeds from their respective conferences and are coming in with alot of hype and a roster filled with superstars. The Saints are playing for the city of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. They a have a high powered offense with many stars at wide receiver with Marques Colston and Devery Henderson, running back with Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas, tight end with Jeremy Shockey, and not to mention Drew Brees one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. They feature a defense really struggles against the pass but thrives on creating turnovers. Their defense is 25th but have 12 interceptions and 22 fumbles. Their rush defense is 22nd in the league allowing 1955 rushing yard during the regular season. But they are ranked second in red zone total defense again relying on turnovers.
The Colts like the saints come in with the best quarterback in the league and maybe of all time Peyton Manning. They also feature a high powered offense with many stars at wide receiver with Reggie Wayne, running back with Joseph Addai, and one of the best tight ends in the NFL with Dallas Clark. Their defense plays really fast but doesn’t create nearly as many turnovers as the Saints Defense does. The Colts rank 24th against the rush allowing an average 126.5 yards per game on the ground. Against the Colts are much better than the Saints ranking 14th in the league allowing 228 yards a game.
So in al I think the Saints have the slight edge on offense. The reason being that they are more balanced and run the ball alot better than the Colts. On defense I give the slight edge to the Colts because they don’t have to rely on the turnover as much and are slightly better at stopping the pass. Even though I think both Drew Brees and Peyton Manning will have field days against each opposing secondary’s. When you don’t have to rely on turnovers to get stop the opposing offense, as much you can be more consistent on defense.
As for special teams the Saints have the clear edge because of Reggie Bush returning punts. Reggie is one of the fastest and most electrifying players in the NFL. This gives the Saints a big edge in the field position game.
Finally for my early prediction I think the game will be an offensive shootout and will be very close throughout. But the Saints will win 34-31 in an all time classic. I will be back later in the week to give u my finals pre Superbowl thought as well as a confident final prediction!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
First Post
NFL Update!
Hello everyone welcome to my blog today will be my very first post. The subject of my first post will be a review of the NFC and AFC Championship games.
NFC Championship:
This game was one of the most exciting games I have ever seen! It had everything you could want as a fan explosive offense, hard hitting defense, and exciting drama. In my mind there were three reasons why the Saints won the game 31 to 28!
1. The Saints defense were able to get alot of pressure on Vikings QB Brett Favre. The Saints defense had 15 QB pressures, and hit Brett six times which forced alot of quick throws that resulted in tow picks and many incompletions. Along with the two interceptions the forced six fumbles and recovered three of them!
2. Drew Brees the Saints QB went 17/31 for 197 yards and three touchdowns and zero interceptions.
3. Lastly the Saints were playing at home and feed off of the crowd noise to hit the game winning kick in overtime.
AFC Championship:
This Game featured the Indianapolis Colts versus the New York Jest. The Colts were the big favorites coming into this game. The story of this game was Peyton Manning the Colts QB taking over the game from the end of the second quarter on. With two minutes and eleven seconds remaining in the first half the Colts trailed 17 to 6. Bu that is when the momentum turned and Manning threw three passes to Austin Collie for 80 yards for a touchdown to make the game 17 to 13 at halftime.
From there on the Jets dominated the game scoring 17 second half points and holding the Jets to zero points in the second half. So the story of the game was Peyton Manning going 26/39 for 377 yards and 3 touchdown passes with zero interception. Secondly the Colts defense holding 86 yards rushing and no points in the second half!
Hello everyone welcome to my blog today will be my very first post. The subject of my first post will be a review of the NFC and AFC Championship games.
NFC Championship:
This game was one of the most exciting games I have ever seen! It had everything you could want as a fan explosive offense, hard hitting defense, and exciting drama. In my mind there were three reasons why the Saints won the game 31 to 28!
1. The Saints defense were able to get alot of pressure on Vikings QB Brett Favre. The Saints defense had 15 QB pressures, and hit Brett six times which forced alot of quick throws that resulted in tow picks and many incompletions. Along with the two interceptions the forced six fumbles and recovered three of them!
2. Drew Brees the Saints QB went 17/31 for 197 yards and three touchdowns and zero interceptions.
3. Lastly the Saints were playing at home and feed off of the crowd noise to hit the game winning kick in overtime.
AFC Championship:
This Game featured the Indianapolis Colts versus the New York Jest. The Colts were the big favorites coming into this game. The story of this game was Peyton Manning the Colts QB taking over the game from the end of the second quarter on. With two minutes and eleven seconds remaining in the first half the Colts trailed 17 to 6. Bu that is when the momentum turned and Manning threw three passes to Austin Collie for 80 yards for a touchdown to make the game 17 to 13 at halftime.
From there on the Jets dominated the game scoring 17 second half points and holding the Jets to zero points in the second half. So the story of the game was Peyton Manning going 26/39 for 377 yards and 3 touchdown passes with zero interception. Secondly the Colts defense holding 86 yards rushing and no points in the second half!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
