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Jackson’s Time with Colt’s is Done

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

The Indianapolis Colts got a dose of bad news as nickle cornerback Marlin Jackson tore a anteriorcruciate ligament in practice today.

With this being the second ACL tear, along with his contract expiring after this year Jackson is most likely done with the Colts.

The big question is which knee is the tear in as it is not know at this time.

The reason is that if the tear is in his right knee where he suffered a tear previously Jackson’s career could be in Jeopardy,

In the end the only thing that Jackson can do is wait and see what happens.

Time for Colts to Move On

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders has been an integral part of the defense for the last several years.

However, it is time for the Colts to move on from Sanders.

The problem with Sanders has been that he has not been able to stay healthy over the duration of his career.

Of his six year career Sanders has never played a full season as the most he has played in one year was 15 games in 2007.

This year Sanders has only played two games before he got hurt.

In the end it is time for the Colts to move on as a player is worthless if he is never on the field.

Garrard’s Time in Jacksonville Nearing End

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio made David Garrad the starting quarterback several seasons ago.

However, with what is happening now with Garrard his time is ending with the Jaguars.

According to ProFootballTalk.com, Del Rio is taking away some of Garrard’s ability to audible.

Considering that Garrard is not a rookie that means the Jaguars have lost confidence in him at quarterback.

At first it looked like Garrard would be the franchise quarterback as he had a stellar season.

Since, Garrard has been just merely average.

In the end if this doesn’t snap Garrard out of his funk then nothing will.

Texans Have Tough Task Sunday

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

The Houston Texans face the Buffalo Bills Sunday in a game that is big for both teams.

With the Texans strengths and weaknesses on offense Sunday’s game will not be a piece of cake.

The Texans strength on offense is their passing game as their weakness is the running game.

The Bills strength on defense is their pass dfense as it is one of the best in the league as it is ranked third.

Also, the wind can be a real problen at Ralph Wilson Stadium as it goes west to east as that is the way the wind blows normally.

In the end the only way the Texans win is they find their running game and the defense plays great.

Adams is Right to Step In

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Many times in the National Football League when a owner steps in it usually not for the betterment of his football team.

However, when Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams stepped in after a 59-0 loss to the New England Patriots on October 18th it was the right thing to do.

Adams told the Tennessean that he wants to see quarterback Vince Young be the starter for the rest of the season.

Last year Collins had seven interceptions for the entire 2008 season, but this year through six games Collins has already thrown eight.

The problem is that Collins is the classic pocket passing quarterback that has no mobility.

Teams realize this and are taking away the running game and are forcing the Titans to beat them via Collins.

Starting Young would allow the Titans to sustain more drives as he is a great scrambler.

In the end with Collins on pace to throw as many interceptions as Young did when he was a starter the Titans might as well try Young out to see if he improved.

Titans Future in Trouble

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Many people may think the Tennessee Titans are in trouble now they haven’t seen anything yet.

According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, via ProFootballTalk.com, head coach Jeff Fisher is several weeks away from inserting quarterback Vince Young into the starting lineup.

Simply, the Titans are screwed once quarterback Kerry Collins is gone.

Right there is no reason not to try out Young as the offense right now is dependent of the quarterback making plays as teams are attempting to take away the running game.

As bad as Young’s reeading ability of defenses if they were to use a wildcat offense around him with the incorporation of passing that would role him out or other various things he would be fine.

That is what makes Denver Broncos head coach Josh MacDaniels so good.

MacDaniels is so immagiunative that his motioning of the quarterbacks in wild cat formations will be the next evoution.

However, I highly doubt that will happen as this is the Titans and they how some how have taken a solid team and turned it into a pile of crap.

In the end the Titans are screwed for years to come unless Young has some kind of revelation.

Jones-Drew on the Money

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Jacksonville Jaguar Maurice Joned-Drew earlier this week ripped the offensive coaching staff.

Jones-Drew was right on the money with his comments.

Jones-Drew ripped the coaching staff for rotating the offensive line.

He is right, because communication is key between offensive lineman.

When offensive lineman are constantly rotated they lose that feeling of how and when a teammate communicates.

Everybody is different and some people are slower at picking up things while some are faster.

In the end they need to stop the nonsense and stick with five guys, because the little things do matter.

A Tough Spot for Daniels

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels has been wanting a new contract since the the very beginning of last offseason.

With Daniels only being in his fourth season he is one of those players that are in a tough spot due to rule changes.

Daniels once again is performing as through five games he has caught 17 passes for 202 yards receiving with two touchdown.

Daniels’ rookie contract expired at the end of the 2008 season.

For some reason the Texans never extended him a long term contract, but did tender him to the highest restricted free agent tender.

In most years Daniels would be a ubrestricted free agent.

However, in 2010 things change as it is a uncapped year.

That means to become a unrestricted free agent a player needs to have played six seasons.

For Daniels that isn’t good as it means another year of restricted free agency, which means the same thing will happen again this offseason.

In the end if the Texans were smart they sign him to a long term deal today as with each passing day his price goes up.

Jaguars were Foolish

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

The Jacksonville Jaguars suspended wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker for this past Sunday’s game.

The move was absolutely foolish.

Sims-Walker apparently got suspended for violating the teams curfew.

That is absolutely the stupidest thing I have ever heard.

You mean to tell me that Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio couldn’t have just given him a heavy fine or make hin run until he pukes.

In the end the team paid for their stupidity by getting shut out by the Seattle Seahawks.

Time for Vince

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

The Tennessee Titans season is quickly going into the toilet as they are 0-5 on the season.

With their offense struggling it is time for quarterback Vince Young to get a second chance.

The problem with the offense is that teams are now keying on taking away the running game, which they relied upon to win.

With quarterback Kerry Collins past his prime, along with the Titans having above average wide receivers, the passing game isn’t getting the job done.

The difference between Young and Collins is that Young is a mobile quarterback that can scramble and Collins is the classic pocket passing quarterback.

Ypung will be able to make plays the Titans desperately need.

In the end this their only viable alternative.