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GOOD NEWS AND BAD
August 04, 2008 by
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The good news out of San Francisco is they feel they have three quarterbacks competing for the starting job. The bad news is they have Alex Smith signed for 3 more years at $10 million, $12.2 million, and $17.7 million per year, respectively. No wonder the commissioner is complaining...
MATT BOWEN'S TAKE ON THE SKINS
August 04, 2008 by
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From Matt Bowen, former NFL player: Out east, in the jungle-like humidity of northern Virginia, Ladell Betts is doing what he is known for -- backing up the starting running back. When he came into the league he did it with Stephen Davis, then the failed Trung Canidate experiment...
SI ARTICLE
August 04, 2008 by
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Here is my latest SI Column. Let me know what you think...
FRIDAY'S FORECAST
August 04, 2008 by
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The start of football games is upon us and this weekend features the Hall of Fame Game between the Washington Redskins and the Indy Colts. A FEW RULES FOR PRESEASON GAME-WATCHING Don't forget to make sure you know the level of competition in the game -- who is playing against...
AFTERNOON THOUGHTS
August 04, 2008 by
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Here are my quick thoughts of the day.... ...If Favre does this retirement deal, he will lose many loyal supporters. MANY.... ...The Arizona Cards signed OT Kelly Butler today. Butler had been with the Lions and the Browns. He has talent, but has never loved the game. This is his...
MORE JETS
August 04, 2008 by
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Here it is again in the NY Daily News. Our favorite source... Even with growing speculation that Favre will accept the Packers' $20 million offer to stay retired and serve in a marketing role with the franchise, the Jets still consider themselves a player in the Favre sweepstakes...
SATURDAY THOUGHTS
August 04, 2008 by
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Why would the Raiders talk Javon Walker out of retiring? They could get their money back and rid themselves of this failure. It is only going to get worse. I think John Fox made a statement to his team with the suspension of Steve Smith. He let his team know he is in control. If...
JAGS AND HARVEY
August 04, 2008 by
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The Jags need to get Derrick Harvey in camp, but not at the expense of overpaying for his services. This article from the Florida Times Union clearly lays out both sides of the story. The missing bit of information, though, is that the agent wants a deal closer to Gholston's and...
KIFFIN AND THE DEFENSE
August 04, 2008 by
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I really admire the job that Bucs defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin has done in Tampa, on and off the field. He is a three dimensional coach, and by that I mean he can coach scheme, he can select players, and he has a great ability to find bright young coaches and mold them into...
THE COMMISH IS BEING PROACTIVE
August 04, 2008 by
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Here is an article where the Commissioner lays out his vision for the next few years. I admire this Commissioner greatly for being proactive, for being visible and going from camp to camp so he can get his hands on the core issues. He seems to genuinely love both football and his...
NO PROMISES????
August 04, 2008 by
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How many of you out there really believe Brett Favre won't beat out Aaron Rodgers? I know this article claims no promises have been made, but let's be realistic. There is no way Favre does not win back that job. I think letting Favre play is the smart move. How they got to...
PITTSBURGH FINDS ANOTHER RUSHER
August 04, 2008 by
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I loved Lamar Woodley coming out of Michigan two years ago. He had the unique ability to rush and great burst and balance. I expect big things from him this year. He had two sacks in the playoff game last year and based on Kevin Greene's assessment he might be in store for even...
CHRIS JOHNSON
August 04, 2008 by
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This guy has been my fantasy football sleeper pick since the NFL draft, but he might not be a sleeper any longer. Check out this excerpt from an article in The Tennessean. Reason to be excited: running back Chris Johnson Johnson looks like the real deal. He's lightning fast, and...
THINGS I LEARNED TODAY -- TAVERN TALK
August 04, 2008 by
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Patriot Linebacker Jerod Mayo is going to be a very good three-down player for the Patriots. His ability to learn the scheme will enhance his production. He will make a huge difference in the Pats defense this year. Prior to the draft, I graded Mayo as my best linebacker because...
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