Dilip Vishwanat/Getty ImagesStick a fork in 'em cause they're done. The Rams' 34-17 loss is its fourth in six games. On the bright side, Seattle lost in New Orleans which keeps them only one back of the division lead. Winning the division would be nice, but let's be honest, the Rams aren't winningReebok Baltimore Ravens #27 Ray Rice Realtree camo Jersey
a playoff game. Can you say LOTTERY? Say it with me now: l-o-t-t-e-r-y.The Rams looked great early on its only two touchdown drives, aside from that they were terrible. Sam Bradford set the NFL's rookie record for most completions without an interception with 169 in a row before he threw a shovel pass inside the Falcons 10-yd line as the clock wound down on the Rams' comeback hopes.Who cramps indoors?Come on guys! For reals? Please somebody fire the training staff for this absurdity. OJ Atogwe, Justin King and Ron Bartell all missed time because of cramping.The game was played INDOORS at a comfortable 72 degrees.After giving up over 300 yards in the air last week in San Francisco, you'd think they would've shown up ready to play against Atlanta.#INEXCUSABLEThird down woesSam Bradford and the Rams' offense converted only one of 10 third down attempts. The lone conversion came on its second to last drive of the game. Heading into the game they were converting 38% of third downs, which ranks them in the bottom half of the league.Dilip Vishwanat/Getty ImagesA 10% success rate isn't going to cut it this league.On the other side of the ball, Atlanta converted nine of 17 (52%) on third down. The lackluster performance is very surprising considering the Rams were only allowing opponents to convert at 32.5% heading into the game.What happened to Illinois Mike?Michael Hoomanawanui caught four passes for 46 yards and a touchdown against the Falcons. Reebok Baltimore Ravens #52 Ray Lewis Realtree camo Jersey
His impact was felt in the first half, contributing gains of 18 yards and 25 yards on scoring drives. But he disappeared in the second.Is it a coincidence that the offense stalled when Illinois Mike was on the sideline? Wasn't he supposed to be the real deal? Has he lost a step since the preseason?SacklessWould you believe me if I told you that the Rams were tied for the league lead with 28 sacks heading into Week 11 action? The Rams' defense has made a name for itself this season because of its ability to get to the quarterback consistently.There's a reason the Rams only won two games last season; the defense wasn't pressuring the quarterback. And there's a reason why the Rams have won four games already this season.Sack or no sack, its the pressure that's key and they put very little on Matt Ryan.How many wins will it take to win the NFC West?How many wins will it take to win the NFC West?50.8%60.8%726.6%849.2%921.8%100.8%Total votes: 124Buried by the shovelTrailing by nine, with the ball on the Falcons 2-yd Reebok Chicago Bears #54 Brian Urlacher Realtree camo Jersey
line with three minutes left in the game, Bradford attempted to shovel the ball to Illinois Mike's way but he never made it to the spot Sam threw the ball to.Atlanta intercepted the shovel thus burying the Rams' hope of winning game No. 5.Next up: at the Denver BroncosQuestions? Comments? Concerns? Leave 'em in the comments section below. Let's discuss people!
2010年12月17日星期五
2010年12月16日星期四
16 Dec 10 Tennessee Titans Struggles: Can We Believe In Rusty Smith?
Otto Greule Jr/Getty ImagesThe unpredictability of the 2010 season of the Tennessee Titans continued after Vince Young had another emotional breakdown in Sunday's loss to the Redskins. It now be possible that Young will never take a snap for the Titans ever again, but Titans owner Bud Adams is Reebok Pittsburg Steelers #83 Heath Miller Realtree camo Jersey
intent on keeping Young on the team. But now it's time to think immediate future, and rookie Rusty Smith is that immediate future for the Titans at quarterback. It may not be an ideal situation, but Jeff Fisher and company have to roll with the punches. Kerry Collins is still dealing with a calf injury and it is unclear when he'll return as the starter. Chris Simms was also signed to be the No.2 quarterback to Smith this week. Smith didn't look sharp in his first NFL action, but who can blame him? He was thrown into the fire and Fisher acknowledged that after the game. His one great throw ended up coming back on an offensive pass interference call on Randy Moss. It was a beautifully thrown ball to the endzone and Fisher needs to build off that in practice this week. Smith seemed to look Moss's way more often and just had trouble getting his timing down. The real test will come in Smith's first career NFL start against the Texans. Lucky for Smith, he'll get the make his debut as a starter against one of the NFL's worst pass defenses in the Texans. Otto Greule Jr/Getty ImagesColts McCoy would've killed for that, but he got the Steelers. Smith played his college ball at Florida Atlantic and was a surprise pick by the Titans in the sixth round of last year's draft. His last season Reebok Arizona Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald Realtree camo Jersey
with Florida Atlantic, Smith finished with 14 touchdown passes and nearly 2,000 yards passing. Despite all of this quarterback shuffling, the Titans still only sit one game back of the division-leading Colts. Titans fans should be counting their blessings because a normal year in the AFC South would have the Titans well out of the playoff picture. All in not lost here with Smith running things for the next couple weeks. Fisher will figure out a way to adapt to the situation, and Chris Johnson seems to be hitting his stride now that Moss is in the mix. Reebok Baltimore Ravens #5 Joe Flacco Realtree camo Jersey
What the Titans need Smith to do is manage the game rather than trying to be a savior to the season. Smith just doesn't have the tools yet to be that kind of quarterback in the NFL. Let's give Smith a chance to show what he can do after a week's full of starter reps before we jump ship on this season. What we should really worry about is the foolish penalties, something that led to the demise of the Dallas Cowboys earlier this season.
intent on keeping Young on the team. But now it's time to think immediate future, and rookie Rusty Smith is that immediate future for the Titans at quarterback. It may not be an ideal situation, but Jeff Fisher and company have to roll with the punches. Kerry Collins is still dealing with a calf injury and it is unclear when he'll return as the starter. Chris Simms was also signed to be the No.2 quarterback to Smith this week. Smith didn't look sharp in his first NFL action, but who can blame him? He was thrown into the fire and Fisher acknowledged that after the game. His one great throw ended up coming back on an offensive pass interference call on Randy Moss. It was a beautifully thrown ball to the endzone and Fisher needs to build off that in practice this week. Smith seemed to look Moss's way more often and just had trouble getting his timing down. The real test will come in Smith's first career NFL start against the Texans. Lucky for Smith, he'll get the make his debut as a starter against one of the NFL's worst pass defenses in the Texans. Otto Greule Jr/Getty ImagesColts McCoy would've killed for that, but he got the Steelers. Smith played his college ball at Florida Atlantic and was a surprise pick by the Titans in the sixth round of last year's draft. His last season Reebok Arizona Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald Realtree camo Jersey
with Florida Atlantic, Smith finished with 14 touchdown passes and nearly 2,000 yards passing. Despite all of this quarterback shuffling, the Titans still only sit one game back of the division-leading Colts. Titans fans should be counting their blessings because a normal year in the AFC South would have the Titans well out of the playoff picture. All in not lost here with Smith running things for the next couple weeks. Fisher will figure out a way to adapt to the situation, and Chris Johnson seems to be hitting his stride now that Moss is in the mix. Reebok Baltimore Ravens #5 Joe Flacco Realtree camo Jersey
What the Titans need Smith to do is manage the game rather than trying to be a savior to the season. Smith just doesn't have the tools yet to be that kind of quarterback in the NFL. Let's give Smith a chance to show what he can do after a week's full of starter reps before we jump ship on this season. What we should really worry about is the foolish penalties, something that led to the demise of the Dallas Cowboys earlier this season.
2010年12月15日星期三
Panthers vs. Browns: Cleveland Has Much To Be Thankful For After 24-23 Win
Matt Sullivan/Getty ImagesForgive me for sounding like a nervous Nancy, but after watching the Cleveland Browns narrowly escape the lowly 1-9 Carolina Panthers with a 24-23 win, Browns fans everywhere may have collectively suffered a major anxiety attack. While 2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
I'm very happy that the Browns improved to 4-7, this feels more like a loss than Cleveland's fourth win of the season, this is more like a shallow and hollow victory that was a case of luck rather than earned on the field. There is simply no excuse for the Browns to have even been in this late-second John Kasay missed field goal cardiac-inducing situation in the first place when they had the superior team on the field today. There is no excuse for allowing a rookie quarterback like Jimmy Clausen to nearly perform a John Elway-like comeback on the road. And there is no excuse for not pounding the ball on the ground with Peyton Hillis against the 24th-ranked run defense in the league. Cleveland has a lot to be thankful for, considering that they have made a habit of blowing fourth-quarter leads, but for once they came out on the winning end as they improved to 2-5 in games decided by seven points or less. And while it has taken Brian Daboll 11 games into the season to actually get the ball down field to the wide receivers not named Joshua Cribbs, it was really good to see Brian Robiskie and Carlton Mitchell finally involved. Matt Sullivan/Getty ImagesCleveland should be thankful that without Peyton Hillis and his Herculean three-touchdown effort today that they would have indeed lost. Hillis WAS the Browns entire offense in the first half, why they went away from him in the second half is a Richard Castle-like mystery to Browns fans everywhere. Cleveland should be thankful that they finally got their first glimpse of sixth-round pick Carlton Mitchell, as he had one rush for nine yards on a end-around play, but to see his ability to read blocks and speed on the edge finally gave Cleveland a taste of what he can do in the 10 Santonio Holmes White jersey
Cleveland offense. Cleveland should be thankful that their soft and fundamentally poor tackling did not help them lose a game, at least not THIS time, as with the New York and Jacksonville games, the Browns once again has aopposingQB or RB stopped only to let them slip away for a big play, such as Carolina running back Mike Goodson's 32-yard run on a Clausen third-and-10 pass. How is is that Browns defensive coordinator Rex Ryan is EVEN mentioned for a possible head coaching job in the NFL is beyond me, when his fellow players cannot even properly tackle, let alone wrap up? Cleveland should be especially thankful that after becoming the second team in NFL history to lose when getting six turnovers in a game that they were able to win when Brown's quarterback, Jake Delhomme throws two interceptions, including a nicely gift-wrapped pass that was almost telegraphed right to Carolina defensive back Captain Munnerlyn, who would return it 37 yards for a touchdown. What should the Browns do with Jake Delhomme?What should the Browns do with Jake Delhomme?Cut him!10.5%Sit him!24.6%Start him...unfortunately9.9%Pray for McCoy's return52.6%Pray for Wallace's return2.3%Total votes: 171Eric Mangini andBrianDaboll should be thankful for still having their jobs after Cleveland's atrocious second-half meltdowns in the last two games and almost LOSING to a 1-9 team AT home is simply not acceptable. Especially when that team has a rookie QB that has completed roughly 53 percent of his passes; where was the Browns blitz and pressure all day? With the exception of the three sacks that Cleveland got, Clausen was actually allowed to make some decent throws all game and that cannot continue to happen. Daboll really needs to be more creative again and learn to use all of his personnel more, including wide receiver, Carlton Mitchell more in the offense. While it was nice to finally see Brian Robiskie and Chansi Stuckey get involved, a Mitchell-Massaquoi-Moore tandem could be deadly for opposing defenses. Mangini needs to man up and either sit Jake Delhomme for the rest of theseasonor cut him, whichever comes firstbecauseall Browns fans canattestto the fact that watching him under center is a nerve-racking experience to say the least. While he did distribute the ball well today by going 24-of-35 for 245 yards, his herky-jerky sidearm throws are very risky and often inaccurate, he has no mobility to 10 Santonio Holmes black jersey
speak off and his knack for making a bone-headed play is simply Derek Anderson-like at times. Delhomme almost cost the Browns this game, and while we should all be thankful for the win, let's be hopeful that the football gods bless either Seneca Wallace or Colt McCoy with a speedy recovery. Browns fans everywhere are just thankful for the win.
I'm very happy that the Browns improved to 4-7, this feels more like a loss than Cleveland's fourth win of the season, this is more like a shallow and hollow victory that was a case of luck rather than earned on the field. There is simply no excuse for the Browns to have even been in this late-second John Kasay missed field goal cardiac-inducing situation in the first place when they had the superior team on the field today. There is no excuse for allowing a rookie quarterback like Jimmy Clausen to nearly perform a John Elway-like comeback on the road. And there is no excuse for not pounding the ball on the ground with Peyton Hillis against the 24th-ranked run defense in the league. Cleveland has a lot to be thankful for, considering that they have made a habit of blowing fourth-quarter leads, but for once they came out on the winning end as they improved to 2-5 in games decided by seven points or less. And while it has taken Brian Daboll 11 games into the season to actually get the ball down field to the wide receivers not named Joshua Cribbs, it was really good to see Brian Robiskie and Carlton Mitchell finally involved. Matt Sullivan/Getty ImagesCleveland should be thankful that without Peyton Hillis and his Herculean three-touchdown effort today that they would have indeed lost. Hillis WAS the Browns entire offense in the first half, why they went away from him in the second half is a Richard Castle-like mystery to Browns fans everywhere. Cleveland should be thankful that they finally got their first glimpse of sixth-round pick Carlton Mitchell, as he had one rush for nine yards on a end-around play, but to see his ability to read blocks and speed on the edge finally gave Cleveland a taste of what he can do in the 10 Santonio Holmes White jersey
Cleveland offense. Cleveland should be thankful that their soft and fundamentally poor tackling did not help them lose a game, at least not THIS time, as with the New York and Jacksonville games, the Browns once again has aopposingQB or RB stopped only to let them slip away for a big play, such as Carolina running back Mike Goodson's 32-yard run on a Clausen third-and-10 pass. How is is that Browns defensive coordinator Rex Ryan is EVEN mentioned for a possible head coaching job in the NFL is beyond me, when his fellow players cannot even properly tackle, let alone wrap up? Cleveland should be especially thankful that after becoming the second team in NFL history to lose when getting six turnovers in a game that they were able to win when Brown's quarterback, Jake Delhomme throws two interceptions, including a nicely gift-wrapped pass that was almost telegraphed right to Carolina defensive back Captain Munnerlyn, who would return it 37 yards for a touchdown. What should the Browns do with Jake Delhomme?What should the Browns do with Jake Delhomme?Cut him!10.5%Sit him!24.6%Start him...unfortunately9.9%Pray for McCoy's return52.6%Pray for Wallace's return2.3%Total votes: 171Eric Mangini andBrianDaboll should be thankful for still having their jobs after Cleveland's atrocious second-half meltdowns in the last two games and almost LOSING to a 1-9 team AT home is simply not acceptable. Especially when that team has a rookie QB that has completed roughly 53 percent of his passes; where was the Browns blitz and pressure all day? With the exception of the three sacks that Cleveland got, Clausen was actually allowed to make some decent throws all game and that cannot continue to happen. Daboll really needs to be more creative again and learn to use all of his personnel more, including wide receiver, Carlton Mitchell more in the offense. While it was nice to finally see Brian Robiskie and Chansi Stuckey get involved, a Mitchell-Massaquoi-Moore tandem could be deadly for opposing defenses. Mangini needs to man up and either sit Jake Delhomme for the rest of theseasonor cut him, whichever comes firstbecauseall Browns fans canattestto the fact that watching him under center is a nerve-racking experience to say the least. While he did distribute the ball well today by going 24-of-35 for 245 yards, his herky-jerky sidearm throws are very risky and often inaccurate, he has no mobility to 10 Santonio Holmes black jersey
speak off and his knack for making a bone-headed play is simply Derek Anderson-like at times. Delhomme almost cost the Browns this game, and while we should all be thankful for the win, let's be hopeful that the football gods bless either Seneca Wallace or Colt McCoy with a speedy recovery. Browns fans everywhere are just thankful for the win.
2010年12月13日星期一
Pittsburgh Steelers:Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger Has a Broken Foot Or Does He?
Rick Stewart/Getty ImagesTurns out there's more bad news for Pittsburgh Steelers fans. Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette is reporting that Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has a broken foot. "Turns out the 'sprained' right foot of Steelers quarterback Ben Roehlisberger actually is 6 Sanchez Green Jersey
broken. The fifth metatarsal bone or the outside metatarsal on Roethlisberger's right foot is broken, the Post-Gazette has learned. It was injured during the first quarter of Sunday's game in Buffalo. The Steelers have been listing the foot as sprained. Roethlisberger went through another practice today and has said he fully expects to play in Baltimore this Sunday night. Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said after practice that Roethlisberger's injury should not curtail anything he does on the field in Baltimore. " - Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post GazetteBouchette is usually a reliable source and I trust that he had some very credible information. However, as soon as this news broke, ESPN reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers denied that Roethlisberger's foot was broken. The Steelers, who have listed the quarterback's foot as sprained, denied that Roethlisberger's foot was broken in a statement Thursday. The team said the injury is simply "an aggravation of an old injury where scar tissue is present." -2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
James Walker of ESPN Who will win Sunday Night? Who will win Sunday Night? Baltimore Ravens 25.0%Pittsburgh Steelers75.0%Total votes: 8Either way his foot is obviously injured and it's certainly bad news for the Steelers who are already facing a lot of injury problems. The Steelers are missing their two starting offensive tackles, and Aaron Smith, who is arguably their most important defensive player. Roethlisberger is going to try and play so no one will be able to call him soft and should earn a lot of respect by his teammates and his detractors. Roethlisberger is 7-2 as a starter against the Ravens in his career, which includes five straight wins. Big Ben missed last year's meeting at Baltimore which was also a prime-time game. Dennis Dixon filled in for Big Ben and played decent Dallas Cowboys jersey
but threw a costly interception in overtime as the Ravens defeated the Steelers. This game is very important for both teams and most likely the winner will go on to win the AFC North.
broken. The fifth metatarsal bone or the outside metatarsal on Roethlisberger's right foot is broken, the Post-Gazette has learned. It was injured during the first quarter of Sunday's game in Buffalo. The Steelers have been listing the foot as sprained. Roethlisberger went through another practice today and has said he fully expects to play in Baltimore this Sunday night. Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said after practice that Roethlisberger's injury should not curtail anything he does on the field in Baltimore. " - Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post GazetteBouchette is usually a reliable source and I trust that he had some very credible information. However, as soon as this news broke, ESPN reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers denied that Roethlisberger's foot was broken. The Steelers, who have listed the quarterback's foot as sprained, denied that Roethlisberger's foot was broken in a statement Thursday. The team said the injury is simply "an aggravation of an old injury where scar tissue is present." -2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
James Walker of ESPN Who will win Sunday Night? Who will win Sunday Night? Baltimore Ravens 25.0%Pittsburgh Steelers75.0%Total votes: 8Either way his foot is obviously injured and it's certainly bad news for the Steelers who are already facing a lot of injury problems. The Steelers are missing their two starting offensive tackles, and Aaron Smith, who is arguably their most important defensive player. Roethlisberger is going to try and play so no one will be able to call him soft and should earn a lot of respect by his teammates and his detractors. Roethlisberger is 7-2 as a starter against the Ravens in his career, which includes five straight wins. Big Ben missed last year's meeting at Baltimore which was also a prime-time game. Dennis Dixon filled in for Big Ben and played decent Dallas Cowboys jersey
but threw a costly interception in overtime as the Ravens defeated the Steelers. This game is very important for both teams and most likely the winner will go on to win the AFC North.
2010年12月12日星期日
Josh McDaniels Out As Head Coach
McDaniels is out as head coach of the Denver BroncosVIA The Cover TwoAfter starting his career 6-0 with the Denver Broncos, head coach Josh McDaniels then lost 17 of his last 20 games, and today owner Pat Bolwen relieved McDaniels of his coaching duties.The move comes as a 4 Brett Favre Purple jersey
surprise, not because McDaniels is a good coach, but because last week Bowlen told the media that McDaniels would coach the Broncos in 2011.On top of that, the Broncos will now be paying three different coaches in 2011 after losing both Mike Shanahan and defensive coordinator Mike Nolan.This now makes McDaniels the third coach fired so far this season following in the steps of Wade Phillips (Dallas) and Brad Childress (Vikings).It isn’ttoo surprising considering the fact that McDaniels was recently fined $50,000 because a videographer on his staff recorded a walkthrough of the 49ers football team.McDaniels was on very thin ice following that incident and the recent loss to the Chiefs on Sunday probably didn’t help.McDaniels will probably be known Steelers 10 Santonio Holmes jersey
best for his ability to make everybody hate him.During his tenure in Denver he lost a franchise quarterback, a top 10 wide receiver, a great defensive coordinator in Mike Nolan, and was involved in Spygate 2.o.I’m sure the people in Denver won’t be missing him anytime soon.UPDATE: According toAdam Schefter, RB coach Eric Studesville will be the Broncos interim head coach.
surprise, not because McDaniels is a good coach, but because last week Bowlen told the media that McDaniels would coach the Broncos in 2011.On top of that, the Broncos will now be paying three different coaches in 2011 after losing both Mike Shanahan and defensive coordinator Mike Nolan.This now makes McDaniels the third coach fired so far this season following in the steps of Wade Phillips (Dallas) and Brad Childress (Vikings).It isn’ttoo surprising considering the fact that McDaniels was recently fined $50,000 because a videographer on his staff recorded a walkthrough of the 49ers football team.McDaniels was on very thin ice following that incident and the recent loss to the Chiefs on Sunday probably didn’t help.McDaniels will probably be known Steelers 10 Santonio Holmes jersey
best for his ability to make everybody hate him.During his tenure in Denver he lost a franchise quarterback, a top 10 wide receiver, a great defensive coordinator in Mike Nolan, and was involved in Spygate 2.o.I’m sure the people in Denver won’t be missing him anytime soon.UPDATE: According toAdam Schefter, RB coach Eric Studesville will be the Broncos interim head coach.
2010年12月11日星期六
Pittsburgh Steelers "The Great 18: Unit evaluation for 2008"
Neal Coolong will go over all 18 positional units on the Steelers and rank them in terms of priority this offseason. Each player on Pittsburgh's roster in 2007 will be evaluated leading up to the start of the free agency period on March 3, based on the Steelers' need to address that position with a change at starter, a free-agent pickup or a draft choice. 12. Strong safety:Troy Polamalu, sixth season; Tyrone Carter, ninth season.If we didn't need confirmation of anything from the Steelers in 2007, it was that SS Troy Polamalu is a fantastic player, and Tyrone 36 Bettis Black Jersey
Carter is not. Nothing against Carter, the scrappiest player on the team, but clearly, down the stretch, the Steelers suffered without Polamalu (knee injuries hampered him throughout 2007). The Steelers tried Carter in Polamalu's spot, and they also put in free safety Anthony Smith on the strong side, with Carter moving to free. Neither experiment worked particularly well. While it's basically impossible to improve on Polamalu as a player, the team might want to address a general lack of depth at the strong safety position. Polamalu is such a physical player, he is constantly the first defender to the ball. It's going to take its toll after a while. Maybe 2007 was the first injury-plagued season of his career. The Steelers would be wise to see if they can find a rookie to try to oust Carter from the primary backup job. 11. Nose tackle:Casey Hampton, eighth season; Chris Hoke, eighth season; Scott Paxson, third season.Much like at strong safety, the Steelers were tested in terms of depth at nose tackle in 2007. Hampton is one of the game's best nose tackles, and the team has no current plans to change its base formation to a 4-3 alignment. But there's nothing to say they won't take a stud NT if one is available on the cheap. The Steelers dime formation had Hampton on the sideline, with Hoke and DE Brett Keisel standing in front of the offensive line. Hampton isn't a significant part of the nickel set, either, clearly indicating the team is happy with Hoke's pass-rushing skills and wish to keep Hampton fresh to 2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
stop the run. AFC champion New England is able to mix in a 4-3 look with the personnel it has up front. Will Pittsburgh want to mix in something like that? The Steelers certainly could, and while Hoke has been a solid player for the team, adding another lineman better suited for the under tackle position would be the place to start.
Carter is not. Nothing against Carter, the scrappiest player on the team, but clearly, down the stretch, the Steelers suffered without Polamalu (knee injuries hampered him throughout 2007). The Steelers tried Carter in Polamalu's spot, and they also put in free safety Anthony Smith on the strong side, with Carter moving to free. Neither experiment worked particularly well. While it's basically impossible to improve on Polamalu as a player, the team might want to address a general lack of depth at the strong safety position. Polamalu is such a physical player, he is constantly the first defender to the ball. It's going to take its toll after a while. Maybe 2007 was the first injury-plagued season of his career. The Steelers would be wise to see if they can find a rookie to try to oust Carter from the primary backup job. 11. Nose tackle:Casey Hampton, eighth season; Chris Hoke, eighth season; Scott Paxson, third season.Much like at strong safety, the Steelers were tested in terms of depth at nose tackle in 2007. Hampton is one of the game's best nose tackles, and the team has no current plans to change its base formation to a 4-3 alignment. But there's nothing to say they won't take a stud NT if one is available on the cheap. The Steelers dime formation had Hampton on the sideline, with Hoke and DE Brett Keisel standing in front of the offensive line. Hampton isn't a significant part of the nickel set, either, clearly indicating the team is happy with Hoke's pass-rushing skills and wish to keep Hampton fresh to 2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
stop the run. AFC champion New England is able to mix in a 4-3 look with the personnel it has up front. Will Pittsburgh want to mix in something like that? The Steelers certainly could, and while Hoke has been a solid player for the team, adding another lineman better suited for the under tackle position would be the place to start.
2010年12月9日星期四
San Francisco 49ers Cody Picket
Joe Montana. Steve Young. Those are the two quarterbacks that are synonymous with San Francisco 49ers football. They led the 49ers to five super bowl titles, Montana with four, Young with one. Montana was with the team from 1979-1992. Young joined the team in 1987, but started 6 Sanchez White Jersey
from 1992-1999. However, those days of consistency at the quarterback position are long gone.So far this year the 49ers quarterback position has been a revolving door. Tim Rattay. Alex Smith. Ken Dorsey. All have started a game. Now add Cody Pickett to the list. Rattay started one week then was traded. In the following two games rookie quarterback and #1 overall pick Alex Smith started. Smith injured his knee in his second start and gave way to Ken Dorsey. In Ken Dorsey's first start, he was unable to finish due to an injured ankle. Cody Pickett took over, and will get his first start this week. If your counting at home, that's four different starting quarterbacks in five weeks for the 49ers. The quarterback situation has gotten so bad for the San Francisco 49ers that they brought in Jesse Palmer this week to be the backup quarterback. Yes, it's the same Jesse Palmer known as "The Bachelor." Palmer was drafted out of the University of Florida in the late 4th round by the New York Giants in the 2001 draft. He never saw much action, and in five years has thrown only 3 touchdowns, while throwing 4 interceptions.Cody Pickett will make his first career NFL start this Sunday against the red-hot New York Giants. Pickett was drafted out of the University of Washington with the 16th pick in the 7th round of the 2004 draft by the 49ers. He has a good arm and can be elusive, and he will need to use his feet this week to escape the smothering Giants pass rush. 6 Sanchez Green Jersey
The book on Pickett is that he is poised in the pocket, makes good decisions, but can't throw the deep ball well. It's been a tough season, filled with a bunch of learning experiences for the San Francisco 49ers. This Sunday should be no different when Pickett gets his first lesson.
from 1992-1999. However, those days of consistency at the quarterback position are long gone.So far this year the 49ers quarterback position has been a revolving door. Tim Rattay. Alex Smith. Ken Dorsey. All have started a game. Now add Cody Pickett to the list. Rattay started one week then was traded. In the following two games rookie quarterback and #1 overall pick Alex Smith started. Smith injured his knee in his second start and gave way to Ken Dorsey. In Ken Dorsey's first start, he was unable to finish due to an injured ankle. Cody Pickett took over, and will get his first start this week. If your counting at home, that's four different starting quarterbacks in five weeks for the 49ers. The quarterback situation has gotten so bad for the San Francisco 49ers that they brought in Jesse Palmer this week to be the backup quarterback. Yes, it's the same Jesse Palmer known as "The Bachelor." Palmer was drafted out of the University of Florida in the late 4th round by the New York Giants in the 2001 draft. He never saw much action, and in five years has thrown only 3 touchdowns, while throwing 4 interceptions.Cody Pickett will make his first career NFL start this Sunday against the red-hot New York Giants. Pickett was drafted out of the University of Washington with the 16th pick in the 7th round of the 2004 draft by the 49ers. He has a good arm and can be elusive, and he will need to use his feet this week to escape the smothering Giants pass rush. 6 Sanchez Green Jersey
The book on Pickett is that he is poised in the pocket, makes good decisions, but can't throw the deep ball well. It's been a tough season, filled with a bunch of learning experiences for the San Francisco 49ers. This Sunday should be no different when Pickett gets his first lesson.
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