Yardbarker: Jarvis Green

NFL Punchlines: The Saints Will Play Opener in Superdome

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:40:12 -0500

The Steelers traded an undisclosed 2009 draft pick for backup center Sean Mahan. (Post Gazette)

Is it fair to say already that DeSean Jackson could have a T.O. size ego? Give the kid a little bit of a chance at least. (Philly Inquirer)

Can Brett Favre bring the Jets back to the Broadway Joe glory days? Jets fans are hoping so. (NY Daily News)

Good news: The Saints will play their opener in the Superdome. (Times Picayune)

Despite what you might think Tony Sparano is his own man and not a Bill Parcells puppet. (Miami Herald)

Jason Whitlock would like Bill Belichick to consider resting Tom Brady against the Chiefs in week 1. (KC Star)

The Colts have probably learned their lesson after kicking to Devin Hester the first play of Super Bowl XLI. (Indy Star)

Matt Schaub's focus this offseason was on taking care of the football. Him along with every other QB that has ever played the game. (Houston Chronicle)

So much for needing six weeks to learn the offensive system in Detroit. Rudi Johnson will probably play after practicing for less than one week. (Detroit Free Press)

It looks like the starter at RB for week one in Cincy will be Chris Perry. Do yourself a favor and pick up Kenny Watson as insurance later in your draft. (Cincy Enquirer)

Mike Martz's grimy hands have been all over the NFC West. (Sun-Times)

Tommie Harris could miss week 1 for the Bears with a sore knee that has sidelined him since Aug 21. (Sun-Times)

Jarvis Green was a bit bleary-eyed the last couple days from tracking Hurricane Gustav which struck his hometown of Baton Rouge. (Boston Globe)

Shh. Here is a sleeper receiver for your last fantasy draft today. Roddy White. Shh don't tell anyone. (AJC)

As Hurricane Gustav Touches Down, A Remembrance of Hurricane Katrina

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:24:16 -0500

I wrote Black Water two years ago after there was still slow response to renovate the damage Hurricane Katrina caused a year earlier. I've spoken to many athletes (Chris Paul, Jarvis Green, Bobby Jackson to name a few) and even Mayor Ray Nagin himself (for a piece regarding the reopening of the Super

Vote for the Patriots 2007 Play of the Year

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:03:03 -0500

ELECTION 2008 IS HERE! The 2008 season and election may be a few months away, but the campaign never stops. Vote now for the 2007 Play of the Year. This week is primary number 3: Defensive Stop of the Year. The winners of each primary round will face off in a general election to elect the 2007 Patriots Play of Year. Vote Now for the Defensive Stop of the Year: Jarvis Green's strip sack of Peyton Manning to seal the win over the Colts Asante Samuel's pick of AJ Feeley to finish off the Eagles game Eric Alexander's game saving tackle on a hail-mary to beat the Ravens Rodney Harrison's playoff INT to seal the victory over the Jaguars I defintley think Green's strip was the most clutch play. Sticking it to the Colts leaves me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.

Patriots targeting draft prospects

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:59:49 -0500

The Patriots have been quiet during free agency, this week they have been making the rounds visiting prospective draft candidates. If you look closely, you may be able to determine what area they are concentrating for the draft. The Pats have been to USC to hold private workouts for linebackers Keith Rivers and Thomas Williams, as well as defensive end Lawrence Jackson. USC has a strong defensive unit including defensive end Sedrick Ellis (a potential top ten pick) and cornerback Terrell Thomas. Former Patriots Head coach and now USC head coach Pete Carroll has high expectations for his players. "Our guys in the draft are all terrific kids," Carroll said in a phone interview. "They've been through a lot and have done nothing but win. They have very high expectations for themselves. The game matters a lot to them, and they're there for their team. They're going to be good picks in that regard. The way they work and how they study the game, you can just bank on all of these guys." The Patriots have worked out Purdue linebacker Stanford Keglar. Most analyst predict Keglar as an inside linebacker in the Patriots 3-4 defense and utilizing his size and speed to drop back in to coverage. Kelgar may be a good replacement for Tedy Bruschi. The Patriots held a private work out with The Ohio State defensive end Vernon Gholston (nice website I found nepatriotsdraft.com). If Gholston is available at the No.7 pick, the Patriots would be able to utilize him as a pass rushing OLB and able to play as a down lineman in their 3-4 system. Gholston would join fellow alumn Mike Vrabel as a versatile DE/OLB type player the Patriots love to have. If selected, Gholston would be the first DE/OLB by the Patriots since Willie McGinest was selected the first year Patriots owner Robert Kraft owned the team in 1991 Bill Belichick himself is in Florida and had a visit to the University of Florida and worked out defensive end Derrick Harvey. Harvey is a possible selection with the No. 7 pick and would most likely play as an outside linebacker in the Patriots 3-4 system. After a quick review of the Patriots schedule and draft prospects interviewed and worked out, one may assume the Patriots are looking to build their draft board with a defensive mindset. For those of you that like message boards on the draft check out this one on the Patriots I found in doing my research. IN BILL WE TRUST!!

BPR83 New England Patriots Jarvis Green interview

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:43:16 -0500

After narrow victories over the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens, the still undefeated New England Patriots (now 13-0) got back to their juggernaut ways with an impressive 34-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Disruptive defensive end Jarvis Green, now in his sixth season with the Patriots, offers a veteran's view of playing for head coach Bill Belichick and examines his team's pursuit of perfection on the road to Super Bowl XLII.

Week 13 Gridiron IDP Roundup

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:10:53 -0500

Friday's FIO weekly fantasy football columns deals with those leagues that implement Individual Defensive Players (IDP) - co-founder & editor Matt Hinzpeter discusses some of the key defensive players to keep an eye on in Week 13. Check this article each and every week on Fridays. NOTE: Included in this week's installment of the FIO IDP Report is a look back at the loss of Redskin's safety Sean Taylor.

Rumors: Seymour to go to IR

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:51:10 -0500

The rumors are based on complications from Seymour's offseason knee surgery.

Patriots' Green May Replace Injured Seymour

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 03:59:22 -0500

It seems Pro Bowler D-End Richard Seymour may not be able to play this weekend against the VIkings. His replacement will be Jarvis Green. While Green is not a starter in this 3-4 scheme, he has started in place of Seymour before. In 2004 when the Patriots made a run for the Superbowl he started all three playoff games, and registered a sack against Pittsburgh. The loss of Seymour should be offset by the experience and fierceness of Green.