Signing Day Odds And Ends
Kozan vision quest. No one really knows, but my "Kozan" twitter search turned this up:
"Empty-handed I entered the world, Barefoot I leave it. My coming, my going -- Two simple happenings, That got entangled." - Kozan Ichikyo
Whoah.
Depending on who you listen to, Iowa is out or Michigan is out or Auburn is out. My favorite is this guy:
He's a a high school sports editor for the...
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11 days ago
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11 days ago
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Steelers 2012 Team Needs: Guard
This has been the position of need since Alan Faneca left the organization. We have filled it with undrafted guys and late round picks that have done their best but never really panned out. It is also a position though that could be very easy to fill this upcoming season. There are quite a few good guards in the draft and free agency. While it may not be our biggest need...
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18 days ago
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18 days ago
The BB and G 2012 Draft Board is Up
Now that all the underclassmen have declared and it is under 100 days until the draft the draft board has been posted. The next three months this will be a fluid board with updated rankings after more film study, the combine and the Senior Bowl. The draft is a great time of year. Though I wish we were playing still I love this part of the process.
These are rankings for these...
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22 days ago
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22 days ago
Chemistry Isn't the Jets' Biggest Problem
The concept of chemistry on a professional sports team is always a difficult one to fully wrap your head around.
Our current football landscape is a pretty good example of that. The Jets are being called a dysfunctional trainwreck by everyone in town for their 8-8 season while Tom Coughlin is being hailed as a man who knows how to keep a team together by pushing all the right buttons...
Via NBC New York
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January 03, 2012
Chemistry Isn't the Jets' Biggest Problem
The concept of chemistry on a professional sports team is always a difficult one to fully wrap your head around.
Our current football landscape is a pretty good example of that. The Jets are being called a dysfunctional trainwreck by everyone in town for their 8-8 season while Tom Coughlin is being hailed as a man who knows how to keep a team together by pushing all the right...
Via NBC Connecticut
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January 03, 2012
Rest In Peace “Ground and Pound”
Goodbye my good friend.
New York Jets “Ground and Pound”, it was a damn good run my friend. Two solid years of intimidating defense and a powerful run game, enough to strike fear into the hearts of opponents. But now in 2011, our dear friend Ground and Pound has taken it’s last breath. We’ll now begin with the funeral procession.
We’re gathered here today, to mourn in...
Via The Jersey Jets Fan
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October 11, 2011
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October 11, 2011
2-2 Is Not Time For New York Jets To Panic
Rex Ryan is right. It is time to return to the Ground and Pound, to smashing mouths and putting hats on people. Even if just to rev up a team that for the past two weeks has not only lost games, but has been beaten up emotionally and physically. Despite falling to 2-2 after getting knocked around in Oakland and Baltimore, the Jets still have time to get where they want to go...
Via Turn On The Jets
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October 04, 2011
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October 04, 2011
2-2 Is Not Time For New York Jets To Panic
Rex Ryan is right. It is time to return to the Ground and Pound, to smashing mouths and putting hats on people. Even if just to rev up a team that for the past two weeks has not only lost games, but has been beaten up emotionally and physically. Despite falling to 2-2 after getting knocked around in Oakland and Baltimore, the Jets still have time to get where they want to go...
Via Turn On the Jets
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October 04, 2011
If Turner’s Out: What Now?
With the bad news today that the Jets could be missing out on their primary backup lineman through the end of October, what are the Jets options? At this point they can either shelve him for the year by placing him on the IR, or keep him active, so that the team can use him later in the season. The PUP list is no longer an option for Turner, since he participated in team activities...
Via The Jets Blog
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August 16, 2011
If Turner’s Out: What Now?
With the bad news today that the Jets could be missing out on their primary backup lineman through the end of October, what are the Jets options? At this point they can either shelve him for the year by placing him on the IR, or keep him active, so that the team can use him later in the season. The PUP list is no longer an option for Turner, since he participated in team activities...
Via The Jets Blog
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August 16, 2011
Grading the Cards and the NFC West in Free Agency
Braylon Bay Area Ballin’
Arizona Cardinals
Unsigned players: FB Nehemiah Broughton (UFA), DT Keilen Dykes (UFA), OG Alan Faneca (UFA-retired), DE Kenny Iwebema (UFA), NT Bryan Robinson (UFA), RB Jason Wright (UFA-retired).
Key arrivals: Ex-Ravens UFA TE Todd Heap, July 31; Ex-Panthers UFA CB Richard Marshall, July 30; Ex-Browns UFA WR Chansi Stuckey, July 30; Ex-Browns UFA...
Via Cardinals Gab
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August 10, 2011
O-Line: If it ain't broke, still tweak it
FLORHAM PARK, NJ -- Continuity plays a huge role in football, no question. But for an offensive line? Continuity is nearly everything -- having trust in the guys next to you to call out any last minute protection slides, reading what the defense gives you and knowing if they have to pick up an extra pass rusher or not.Last year the big question mark was Matt Slauson. Can a second...
Via Jets Insider.com
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August 09, 2011
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August 09, 2011
TOJ Top Five: Most Underrated Jets
We continue our TOJ top five series today, with a look at the five most underrated players on the Jets roster –
Previous TOJ Top Fives
Rex Ryan Quotes
Free Agency Decisions
Brad Smith Plays
Meaningless Lockout Stories
Mark Sanchez Performances
5. Matt Slauson – He stepped in for future Hall of Famer Alan Faneca at left guard last year and turned in an admirable performance...
Via Turn On the Jets
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July 12, 2011
Cardinals To Seriously Pursue Free-Agent Help At O-Line, D-Line
Pro Football Weekly hears that a concerted effort could be in the offing for the Cardinals to add free-agent linemen on both sides of the ball. “No question,” one team insider said. “I could see people in one board room concentrating solely on quarterbacks, and another room working mainly on linemen. On the offensive line, they could possibly be looking to fill all three interior...
Via Cardinals Gab
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June 26, 2011
Cardinals To Seriously Pursue Free-Agent Help At O-Line, D-Line
Pro Football Weekly hears that a concerted effort could be in the offing for the Cardinals to add free-agent linemen on both sides of the ball. "No question," one team insider said. "I could see people in one board room concentrating solely on quarterbacks, and another room working mainly on linemen. On the offensive line, they could possibly be looking to fill all three interior...
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June 24, 2011
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June 24, 2011
Ferguson praises the retired Faneca
When D'Brickashaw Ferguson first found out Pro Bowl guard Alan Faneca was headed to New York in 2008 after inking a $40-million deal, he knew exactly what he had to do.
Via The Boone Docks
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June 01, 2011
C Rex Hadnot Hoping To Be In Starting Mix With Cardinals
Rex Hadnot figures to be in line to reclaim a starting job now that Alan Faneca has moved on. The veteran signed with the Arizona Cardinals last year but when Faneca came on board he was releated to backup duty. Things could be changing now with the Cardinals in need of a starting left guard and Hadnot has 77 career starts. I just want to do my best to put myself in a position...
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May 30, 2011
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May 30, 2011
Hadnot Could be a Starter After Faneca Retirement
The retirement of Alan Faneca likely pushes Rex Hadnot into the starting lineup, a role the 29-year old had been played in the previous five seasons before signing a three-year, $5.2 million contract with the Cardinals last March.
“I just want to do my best to put myself in a position where I can be one of the first five out,” Hadnot said of his role with the Cardinals going...
Via Cardinals Gab
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May 30, 2011
Rex Hadnot hopes to replace Alan Faneca in Arizona
With Alan Faneca announcing his retirement earlier this month, the Cardinals will need a new starter at left guard. Rex Hadnot hopes that he will secure the honors. “I just want to do my best to put myself in a position where I can be one of the first five out,” Hadnot tells Bob McManaman…
Via Pro Football Talk
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May 29, 2011
Steelers Six From Around The Web – Monday May 16th – Ochocinco Full Of Bull Edition
Ed Bouchette had a great read on Sunday that looked back over the career of the recently retired Alan Faneca and Ron Cook wrote that the next stop should be the Pro Football Hall of Fame. John Clayton of ESPN.com explains how the proliferation of 3-4 defenses has led to changes in philosophy at the [...]Steelers Six From Around The Web – Monday May 16th – Ochocinco Full Of Bull...
Via Steelers Depot
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May 16, 2011
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May 16, 2011
Examining The Mythical Steelers Draft Day Trade With Redskins For Pouncey
The hottest story in Steeler Nation right now outside of the retirement of Alan Faneca, the pending free agency of Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor and the Hines Ward run on Dancing with the Stars is the rumored report that Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder said he had a draft day deal in place with the [...]Examining The Mythical Steelers Draft Day Trade With Redskins For Pouncey...
Via Steelers Depot
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May 16, 2011
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May 16, 2011
05/16: Peter King, Jason Whitlock
Mike Florio is joined by Sports Illustrated writer and FNIA’s Peter King to talk about Chad Ochocinco’s bullriding experiment and Alan Faneca’s Hall of Fame candidacy. Next, FOXSports.com columnist Jason Whitlock debates Florio regarding the role that the media plays in ending the lockout, and whether or not we hold football in too high of…
Via Pro Football Talk
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May 16, 2011
Cardinals Notebook: QB issues remain
Details about Alan Faneca's retirement ... The Cardinals plan at quarterback and the offensive line ... Get to know rookies Anthony Sherman and Sam Acho ... Arizona makes a bid for the 2015 Super Bowl and more inside.
Via ari.scout.com
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May 16, 2011
On the Steelers: Faneca was a rare breed
The retirement of Alan Faneca from pro football brought a Tweet from colleague Dale Lolley, who covers the Steelers for the Observer-Reporter of Washington, Pa. "Big Red calling it quits makes me feel old," Lolley wrote. Dear Dale, Lynn Swann calling it quits made me feel old, and he retired after the 1982 season. Swann is half a year younger than I am.
Via Post-Gazette
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May 15, 2011
Link: Faneca to HOF?
Could Alan Faneca be a candidate for the Hall of Fame? One ESPNer thinks so.
Via The Jets Blog
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May 14, 2011
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