Saturday, May 4, 2013
Tim Tebow Release
I thought I should address the recent decision to release Tebow and add in a few comments when it comes to Sanchez too. I can remember last year when the Jets brought Tebow on board and talked about using him in special packages. There were critics who said Tebow would stunt the growth of Sanchez. Some even said Tebow was at fault for Sanchez struggling. Tebow was never given a fair chance to do what he does well and the Jets and Sanchez had a failed season. They were one of the worst offensive teams I have seen in many years. They had no identity on offense and certainly coaching is to blame but Sanchez was simply awful. Tebow is certainly limited as a quarterback but has value as a football player. He would be a great tight end or even running back. I wish Tim would take a position change and start over with another team. Sanchez is another story completely. Mark is a backup not a franchise quarterback. The Jets drafted Geno Smith because they realize Mark is not the answer and if Geno fails they will try again next year to replace Mark. There is only one way to be successful with Sanchez as your QB. You need great defense and great running game and don't ask Mark to do too much. They went to two AFC Championships that way but if one of these two facets slip then Mark's weaknesses jump out. I am not convinced Geno is the answer but I am convince Sanchez isn't. In today’s NFL you need a QB that can make things happen and put points on the board. Sanchez is a game manager but can't manage a game in today’s situations. He might have been more successful in the 70s & 80s NFL but his style of play is no longer the standard in 2013.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
NFL Draft 2013 updated after Revis Trade
I promised I would update my picks if there were any trades and today Cornerback Darrelle Revis is headed to Buc country. Tampa Bay gives up 13th pick and conditional in 2014 for Revis. I also made change on Minnesota pick 23 because of breaking news about Keenan Allen drug test rumors from the combine. I think he will fall into the 2nd round.
So I have changed the following picks in my articles.
13. New York Jets from Tampa Bay Bucaneers-Jarvis Jones-OLB
Bucaneers got their corner in Revis and the Jets two picks. Jets got 13th pick first round this year and a conditional pick in 2014. Now what do the Jets do with this pick. I say improve your pass rush and take Jarvis Jones.
15. New Orleans Saints-Barkevious Mingo-OLB
Saints need lots of help on defense and they were hoping Jarvis Jones would fall to them. They settle for Mingo who has great potential. This is another player I think could have big boom or bust
17. Pittsburgh Steelers-Alec Ogletree-LB
I could see them taking Fluker but I would not pass up the youth and speed that Ogletree can add to the defensive side of the ball.
19. New York Giants-DJ Fluker-OT
They have to keep Manning upright to have an chance at all in this division. This Giants team needs help on both sides of the ball but they can't ignore teams putting pressure on Manning. Giants are definitely in danger of slipping behind everyone else in the division.
23. Minnesota Vikings-Justin Hunter-WR
I had to change this pick after word got out that Keenan Allen was red flagged for drug tests at combine. He will fall to the second round. So it is highly likely Minnesota could trade back and still get him. Minnesota desperately needs help at WR. I think they will reach here. I would trade back with a team looking for a QB and pickup a WR and a later pick. Remember they have a second pick in round one that they can get help at LB.
So I have changed the following picks in my articles.
13. New York Jets from Tampa Bay Bucaneers-Jarvis Jones-OLB
Bucaneers got their corner in Revis and the Jets two picks. Jets got 13th pick first round this year and a conditional pick in 2014. Now what do the Jets do with this pick. I say improve your pass rush and take Jarvis Jones.
15. New Orleans Saints-Barkevious Mingo-OLB
Saints need lots of help on defense and they were hoping Jarvis Jones would fall to them. They settle for Mingo who has great potential. This is another player I think could have big boom or bust
17. Pittsburgh Steelers-Alec Ogletree-LB
I could see them taking Fluker but I would not pass up the youth and speed that Ogletree can add to the defensive side of the ball.
19. New York Giants-DJ Fluker-OT
They have to keep Manning upright to have an chance at all in this division. This Giants team needs help on both sides of the ball but they can't ignore teams putting pressure on Manning. Giants are definitely in danger of slipping behind everyone else in the division.
23. Minnesota Vikings-Justin Hunter-WR
I had to change this pick after word got out that Keenan Allen was red flagged for drug tests at combine. He will fall to the second round. So it is highly likely Minnesota could trade back and still get him. Minnesota desperately needs help at WR. I think they will reach here. I would trade back with a team looking for a QB and pickup a WR and a later pick. Remember they have a second pick in round one that they can get help at LB.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
NFL Draft 2013 Picks 17-32
Well let's pickup where we left off yesterday.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers-Alec Ogletree-LB
I could see them taking Fluker but I would not pass up the youth and speed that Ogletree can add to the defensive side of the ball.
18. Dallas Cowboys-Sylvester Williams-DT
This is worst care scenario for the Cowboys. They want to help the OL but all the top offensive lineman are gone. They could take Fluker but I think they will address this position in Free Agency. I dreamed that Cooper or Warmack fell to them but that is not going to happen.
19. New York Giants-DJ Fluker-OT
They have to keep Manning upright to have an chance at all in this division. This Giants team needs help on both sides of the ball but they can't ignore teams putting pressure on Manning. Giants are definitely in danger of slipping behind everyone else in the divison.
20. Chicago Bears-Manti Te'o-LB
This is safe pick at this point in the draft. Bears need a replacement for Urlacher. Te'o is not as athletic as Urlacher but is good against the pass and run. I think he can be a three down linebacker.
21.Cincinnati Bengals-Desmond Trufont-CB
Bengals are going with best player available and take Trufant. This definitely gives them a deep secondary.
22. St Louis Rams from Washington Redskins-Cordarrelle Patterson-WR
Rams took Vaccarco at 16 figuring a WR would be available. The gamble pays off.
23. Minnesota Vikings-Justin Hunter-WR
I had to change this pick after word got out that Keenan Allen was red flagged for drug tests at combine. He will fall to the second round. So it is highly likely Minnesota could trade back and still get him. Minnesota desperately needs help at WR. I think they will reach here. I would trade back with a team looking for a QB and pickup a WR and a later pick. Remember they have a second pick in round one that they can get help at LB.
24. Indianapolis Colts-DJ Hayden-CB
They need help on defense and Hayden is best player available at this point
25. Minnesota Vikings-Seattle Seahawks-Kevin Minter-LB
This is solid pick and I am not sure if he might be a better pick than Olgetree because of where they are getting him.
26. Green Bay Packers-Eddie Lacy-RB
Packers need to protect Rogers and one of the best ways to protect your QB and help the defense by shortening the game is by running the ball better. I didn't say more often just better.
27. Houston Texans-Robert Woods
The definitely need another weapon on offense and they need right tackle. I think they would have taken Fluker is he had fallen to them. They decide to go straight after the extra weapon on offense. Woods will be a nice complement to Andre Johnson.
28. Denver Broncos-Cornelius Washington-DE
They lost a great outside pass rusher in Elvis Dummervil and I think Washington can play with his hand on the ground and get after the QB. I really like this kid if he is put in the right defense where he can use his great athletic ability.
29. New England Patriots-Jonathon Cyprien-S
NE still needs help in the defensive secondary and they need a WR. Cyprien is best player available at these two positions.
30. Atlanta Falcons-Kyle Long-OT/G
This is solid pick because whats the point of bringing in Steven Jackson if you can't run the ball. Falcons have needs at right tackle and guard and Long can play either. His versatility makes him more valuable. If Long only played guard he would be mid second round. Falcons cut starting right tackle Tyson Clabo and starting Center Todd McClure retired. I would move Peter Konz from guard to center where he played at Wisconsin then plug in Long at guard.
31. San Francisco 49ers-Margus Hunt-DE
This is the a team with no great needs. I love this pick because it has vision in that Justin Smith was injured this past year and he is not getting any younger.
32. Baltimore Ravens-Tyler Eifert-TE
I see Ravens taking Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert to give Flacco another weapon. They lost Boldin at WR when they traded him to SF and he was practically a TE in that he was huge physical receiver. They could play Pitta and Eifert together.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers-Alec Ogletree-LB
I could see them taking Fluker but I would not pass up the youth and speed that Ogletree can add to the defensive side of the ball.
18. Dallas Cowboys-Sylvester Williams-DT
This is worst care scenario for the Cowboys. They want to help the OL but all the top offensive lineman are gone. They could take Fluker but I think they will address this position in Free Agency. I dreamed that Cooper or Warmack fell to them but that is not going to happen.
19. New York Giants-DJ Fluker-OT
They have to keep Manning upright to have an chance at all in this division. This Giants team needs help on both sides of the ball but they can't ignore teams putting pressure on Manning. Giants are definitely in danger of slipping behind everyone else in the divison.
20. Chicago Bears-Manti Te'o-LB
This is safe pick at this point in the draft. Bears need a replacement for Urlacher. Te'o is not as athletic as Urlacher but is good against the pass and run. I think he can be a three down linebacker.
21.Cincinnati Bengals-Desmond Trufont-CB
Bengals are going with best player available and take Trufant. This definitely gives them a deep secondary.
22. St Louis Rams from Washington Redskins-Cordarrelle Patterson-WR
Rams took Vaccarco at 16 figuring a WR would be available. The gamble pays off.
23. Minnesota Vikings-Justin Hunter-WR
I had to change this pick after word got out that Keenan Allen was red flagged for drug tests at combine. He will fall to the second round. So it is highly likely Minnesota could trade back and still get him. Minnesota desperately needs help at WR. I think they will reach here. I would trade back with a team looking for a QB and pickup a WR and a later pick. Remember they have a second pick in round one that they can get help at LB.
24. Indianapolis Colts-DJ Hayden-CB
They need help on defense and Hayden is best player available at this point
25. Minnesota Vikings-Seattle Seahawks-Kevin Minter-LB
This is solid pick and I am not sure if he might be a better pick than Olgetree because of where they are getting him.
26. Green Bay Packers-Eddie Lacy-RB
Packers need to protect Rogers and one of the best ways to protect your QB and help the defense by shortening the game is by running the ball better. I didn't say more often just better.
27. Houston Texans-Robert Woods
The definitely need another weapon on offense and they need right tackle. I think they would have taken Fluker is he had fallen to them. They decide to go straight after the extra weapon on offense. Woods will be a nice complement to Andre Johnson.
28. Denver Broncos-Cornelius Washington-DE
They lost a great outside pass rusher in Elvis Dummervil and I think Washington can play with his hand on the ground and get after the QB. I really like this kid if he is put in the right defense where he can use his great athletic ability.
29. New England Patriots-Jonathon Cyprien-S
NE still needs help in the defensive secondary and they need a WR. Cyprien is best player available at these two positions.
30. Atlanta Falcons-Kyle Long-OT/G
This is solid pick because whats the point of bringing in Steven Jackson if you can't run the ball. Falcons have needs at right tackle and guard and Long can play either. His versatility makes him more valuable. If Long only played guard he would be mid second round. Falcons cut starting right tackle Tyson Clabo and starting Center Todd McClure retired. I would move Peter Konz from guard to center where he played at Wisconsin then plug in Long at guard.
31. San Francisco 49ers-Margus Hunt-DE
This is the a team with no great needs. I love this pick because it has vision in that Justin Smith was injured this past year and he is not getting any younger.
32. Baltimore Ravens-Tyler Eifert-TE
I see Ravens taking Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert to give Flacco another weapon. They lost Boldin at WR when they traded him to SF and he was practically a TE in that he was huge physical receiver. They could play Pitta and Eifert together.
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