Cornerback Pacman Jones says that he stills wants to play in the NFL. Whether or not somebody still wants him remains to be seen. According to Jones, the Jets have expressed interest, but are waiting things out.
Jones' agent Worrick Robinson said he hopes to get his client signed by training camp and wouldn't discuss which teams are interested.
When asked if the Cowboys, Jones' last employer, have requested a return engagement, Robinson said no.
Monday, May 11, 2009
The Brett Farve Saga continues
Well well well, the Brett Favre saga seems to be the story that will never end. Nowadays he seems to be sending shoulder MRIs to the Vikings, and if everything goes well, there is another possibility that he will consider un-retiring for the second time. It does'nt matter if his shoulder is fine or not, the Vikings need to be aware of how unlikely it is that Favre will be the answer to the team's quarterback problems.
Reality is that these days 40-year-old quarterbacks are very lucky if they make it through the season healthy, asking them to lead a team to the playoffs is too much.
If the Vikings are serious about bringing Favre in, it would make sense for them to sit him down for the first half of the season, then start playing him as the season hits November and December if Sage Rosenfels/Tarvaris Jackson are playing as expected. Or they could use him like Don Shula used Earl Morrall and Don Strock in the twilights of their careers--he would bring them in as relievers to pick up the team when it needed a lift. Doing this would save the few fire balls left in Favre's.
Reality is that these days 40-year-old quarterbacks are very lucky if they make it through the season healthy, asking them to lead a team to the playoffs is too much.
If the Vikings are serious about bringing Favre in, it would make sense for them to sit him down for the first half of the season, then start playing him as the season hits November and December if Sage Rosenfels/Tarvaris Jackson are playing as expected. Or they could use him like Don Shula used Earl Morrall and Don Strock in the twilights of their careers--he would bring them in as relievers to pick up the team when it needed a lift. Doing this would save the few fire balls left in Favre's.
Oakland's first rounder GONE...for now
Darrius Heyward-Bey was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the NFL Draft for one main reason, SPEED. The former Maryland wideout has tons of it, and while that may not be enough to justify his selection to anyone with a brain most people, it was enough for Al Davis.
Unfortunately, there is bad news it appears Mr. Heyward-Bey's speed comes with a troublesome side effect: injury. Darrius messed up his hamstring and sat out the final day of minicamp because he was "running too fast."
Now, it's probably not that big a deal that Heyward-Bey is taking some time off. But if there's one thing that the rookie wide receiver does really, really well, it's running really, really fast.
Unfortunately, there is bad news it appears Mr. Heyward-Bey's speed comes with a troublesome side effect: injury. Darrius messed up his hamstring and sat out the final day of minicamp because he was "running too fast."
Now, it's probably not that big a deal that Heyward-Bey is taking some time off. But if there's one thing that the rookie wide receiver does really, really well, it's running really, really fast.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Why be mad at T.O.
We all know that the past is the past and the present is the present. Right? Dallas Cowboys wide-receiver Terrell "T.O." Owens is....wait let me back up we all know that he can sometimes be known as the "Drama Queen" or a "turmoil" to a team. Not only in Dallas, but also when during the time of he previous teams that he played for San Francisco 49ers along with the Philadelphia Eagles. Fortunately the continuance of drama that is steady unfolding with lack of what I like to call evidence seems to slowly be coming to a hault.
The recent controversy is that T.O. has accused his current teammates Jason Witten and Tony Romo of creating plays behind his back, not to mention that he is jealous of their relationship. This along with other accusations of him going to whine to Offensive Coach Jason Garrett about various lingering issues throughout the offense itself. Okay...breathe..
Let me put everrryyy single detail out here so there will be no further confusion:
1.) Last Monday after a heart breaking lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jason Garrett calls receivers (Patrick Crayton, Roy Williams, and Terrell Owens) INDIVIDUALLY into his office for a meeting to discuss the issues on offense, and to talk about ways to have a successful trip to the playoffs.
2.) Thursday, reports come out that T.O. allegedly dragged Crayton, and Williams along with him into the office of Garrett to complain about the relationship between Romo and Witten. Hours later additional reports come out that T.O. complained about Witten and Romo's relationship and accused the two of creating plays on a one-on-one basis. Nano-Seconds later a well known reporter from ESPN comes out with quotes from an anonymous player claiming that there is always something with T.O. and that he is always keeping up mess throughout the team.
3.)Enough is enough the whole thing is basically blown out of proportion and a complete utter mess.
The only way that there can be some light shed on this story is if the "anonymous source" ever decides to come forward and admits that hes the one responsible for the specific "jealousy" remarks.
If you have or haven't heard this before, let me reiterate that we are all human beings and that no one is perfect. It seems that every time a report comes out that has any mention of T.O. he will always be the victim. I don't understand why everyone is so furious with T.O.
Jerry Jones, Wade Phillips, along with numerous other teammates have all came out and said that the events that were reported throughout this saga are completely false. Lets not forget that no one really knows what all happened and I highly doubt that one will. I know that many of you have family members of your own that are constant screw ups or are known as the "drama queen or king" of the family. Fortunately with this current incident there is a lack of evidence that T.O. was actually the cause of this recent Cowboys saga. Give him the benefit of the doubt. During their win against that New York Giants on this past Sunday night, there was one main disturbing incident that took place...THE BBOOSSS!!! Being a fan and taking apart in a booing concert is not healthy. If your a fan be a fan, I was very bothered by the fact that he was BOOOOOOed for no reason. If anything its the fans that are going to divide the team not Terrell.
The recent controversy is that T.O. has accused his current teammates Jason Witten and Tony Romo of creating plays behind his back, not to mention that he is jealous of their relationship. This along with other accusations of him going to whine to Offensive Coach Jason Garrett about various lingering issues throughout the offense itself. Okay...breathe..
Let me put everrryyy single detail out here so there will be no further confusion:
1.) Last Monday after a heart breaking lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jason Garrett calls receivers (Patrick Crayton, Roy Williams, and Terrell Owens) INDIVIDUALLY into his office for a meeting to discuss the issues on offense, and to talk about ways to have a successful trip to the playoffs.
2.) Thursday, reports come out that T.O. allegedly dragged Crayton, and Williams along with him into the office of Garrett to complain about the relationship between Romo and Witten. Hours later additional reports come out that T.O. complained about Witten and Romo's relationship and accused the two of creating plays on a one-on-one basis. Nano-Seconds later a well known reporter from ESPN comes out with quotes from an anonymous player claiming that there is always something with T.O. and that he is always keeping up mess throughout the team.
3.)Enough is enough the whole thing is basically blown out of proportion and a complete utter mess.
The only way that there can be some light shed on this story is if the "anonymous source" ever decides to come forward and admits that hes the one responsible for the specific "jealousy" remarks.
If you have or haven't heard this before, let me reiterate that we are all human beings and that no one is perfect. It seems that every time a report comes out that has any mention of T.O. he will always be the victim. I don't understand why everyone is so furious with T.O.
Jerry Jones, Wade Phillips, along with numerous other teammates have all came out and said that the events that were reported throughout this saga are completely false. Lets not forget that no one really knows what all happened and I highly doubt that one will. I know that many of you have family members of your own that are constant screw ups or are known as the "drama queen or king" of the family. Fortunately with this current incident there is a lack of evidence that T.O. was actually the cause of this recent Cowboys saga. Give him the benefit of the doubt. During their win against that New York Giants on this past Sunday night, there was one main disturbing incident that took place...THE BBOOSSS!!! Being a fan and taking apart in a booing concert is not healthy. If your a fan be a fan, I was very bothered by the fact that he was BOOOOOOed for no reason. If anything its the fans that are going to divide the team not Terrell.
Hopeful coaches say..Enough is Enough
Many African-American coaches are done with lingering around and waiting to be hired under major lead college football programs. It seems that they are now attempting to seek justice by making a federal case out of the long going issue.
After years of attempting to persuade numerous university administrators into hiring minority football coaches, the executive director of the Black Coaches and Administrators is now searching for a potential lawsuit.
This comes only four days after former NBA player Charles Barkley nationally bashed Auburn, for choosing to hire Gene Chizik as their football coach, instead of hiring Turner Gill who is black and who was one among their top choices. For those that may not know, Barkley was pulling for Auburn to hire Turner Gill long before Gene Chizik emerged publicly as a candidate for the job. Barkley's take on why his Alma mater hired Chizik instead: Gill is a black coach, Chizik is white. "I believe race had a factor."
It is true to say that throughout the recent years, more black coaches have been granted interviews, but when they are compared to the number of minority coaches in the college basketball or the NFL, college football lags to far behind.
On a statistical stand point, it is an outright disgrace when you consider the number of minority coaches in college football.
An estimated 23 to 26 percent of college basketball coaches are minorities, while college football is now down to four blacks among the 119 Football Bowl Subdivision teams. By comparison, nearly one-fourth of the NFL's 32 teams (seven) have minority head coaches and the only black coach hired during this recent round comings and goings has been Mike Locksley at New Mexico.
In this day and age its so sad to see that racism still exists.
After years of attempting to persuade numerous university administrators into hiring minority football coaches, the executive director of the Black Coaches and Administrators is now searching for a potential lawsuit.
This comes only four days after former NBA player Charles Barkley nationally bashed Auburn, for choosing to hire Gene Chizik as their football coach, instead of hiring Turner Gill who is black and who was one among their top choices. For those that may not know, Barkley was pulling for Auburn to hire Turner Gill long before Gene Chizik emerged publicly as a candidate for the job. Barkley's take on why his Alma mater hired Chizik instead: Gill is a black coach, Chizik is white. "I believe race had a factor."
It is true to say that throughout the recent years, more black coaches have been granted interviews, but when they are compared to the number of minority coaches in the college basketball or the NFL, college football lags to far behind.
On a statistical stand point, it is an outright disgrace when you consider the number of minority coaches in college football.
An estimated 23 to 26 percent of college basketball coaches are minorities, while college football is now down to four blacks among the 119 Football Bowl Subdivision teams. By comparison, nearly one-fourth of the NFL's 32 teams (seven) have minority head coaches and the only black coach hired during this recent round comings and goings has been Mike Locksley at New Mexico.
In this day and age its so sad to see that racism still exists.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Another NFL player suspended due to drugs
Players, drugs, charges, and suspension.
This one is for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones.
Just the beginning.....
The saga began in July when Matt Jones was arrested in Fayetteville Arkansas on drug charges, after police say he was inside a car cutting up cocaine with a "credit card".
Details in the police report stated that while approaching the car, an officer drew his handgun after Jones did not immediately show his hands. Police then began to search the vehicle and found a plastic bag filled with a white substance that tested positive for cocaine and a jar with possible marijuana residue.
Get this even though the police officer caught Jones in the act of cutting up the cocaine with a credit card he still plead not guilty.
**Now 5 months later, the wide receiver is facing what I like to call
"Judgement Day."
Today, the NFL upheld Jones' three-game suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. With the Jaguars season pretty much at an end, they will now have to play the rest of the season without their leading receiver. In addition to a three-game suspension, Jones will also go without pay. Question, how is it that a first-round draft pick that's having the best year of his career be set back by a stupid decision that involves doing drugs? I know that many players in the league tend to smoke marijuana during their off season, don't get me wrong I'm not saying that's okay, but there is a difference between being behind closed doors and being out in public. It bothers me when its brought to my attention that someone with the amount of caliber as Jones blows their career on thoughtless decisions such as this. This is just another story that proves that NFL players are nothing more than normal human beings. Now the lingering question that will remain among Jags fans will be if the sudden troubled receiver comes back next year.
This one is for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jones.
Just the beginning.....
The saga began in July when Matt Jones was arrested in Fayetteville Arkansas on drug charges, after police say he was inside a car cutting up cocaine with a "credit card".
Details in the police report stated that while approaching the car, an officer drew his handgun after Jones did not immediately show his hands. Police then began to search the vehicle and found a plastic bag filled with a white substance that tested positive for cocaine and a jar with possible marijuana residue.
Get this even though the police officer caught Jones in the act of cutting up the cocaine with a credit card he still plead not guilty.
**Now 5 months later, the wide receiver is facing what I like to call
"Judgement Day."
Today, the NFL upheld Jones' three-game suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. With the Jaguars season pretty much at an end, they will now have to play the rest of the season without their leading receiver. In addition to a three-game suspension, Jones will also go without pay. Question, how is it that a first-round draft pick that's having the best year of his career be set back by a stupid decision that involves doing drugs? I know that many players in the league tend to smoke marijuana during their off season, don't get me wrong I'm not saying that's okay, but there is a difference between being behind closed doors and being out in public. It bothers me when its brought to my attention that someone with the amount of caliber as Jones blows their career on thoughtless decisions such as this. This is just another story that proves that NFL players are nothing more than normal human beings. Now the lingering question that will remain among Jags fans will be if the sudden troubled receiver comes back next year.
Lets talk BCS
Some say its the game that everybody wanted to see. Well, let me take that back everybody but Texas, but the date has been set Florida (12-1) and Oklahoma (12-1) will meet on Jan. 8 in the BCS National Championship Game.
The Gators have won nine straight games and many fans believe that Tim Tebow deserves his second straight Heisman Trophy with his 28 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns.
On the other hand, the Sooners have won seven straight games, setting an NCAA record by scoring at least 60 points in their last five games. Here in Oklahoma, folks believe that Sam Bradford should be the rightful winner of the Heisman Trophy with his 4,463 passing yards and 48 touchdowns.
So let me be the first to say let the debating, arguing, and good ole' trash talking begin. Hmmmmm January 8th in Miami can't get here soon enough.
The Gators have won nine straight games and many fans believe that Tim Tebow deserves his second straight Heisman Trophy with his 28 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns.
On the other hand, the Sooners have won seven straight games, setting an NCAA record by scoring at least 60 points in their last five games. Here in Oklahoma, folks believe that Sam Bradford should be the rightful winner of the Heisman Trophy with his 4,463 passing yards and 48 touchdowns.
So let me be the first to say let the debating, arguing, and good ole' trash talking begin. Hmmmmm January 8th in Miami can't get here soon enough.
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