Friday, August 31, 2012
NFL 49er Cuts - Cutdown Day
The niners have traded a special teams player Colin Jones and they have released Rock Cartwright.
Monday, August 27, 2012
NFL Cuts
Today is a big day. Teams are starting to cut players to reduce the rosters.
Just waiting for the notable names that are being let go.
Terrell Owens was cut by the Seattle Seahawks. I thought he would make the team. Wonder if he will get another chance with another NFL team or if this is it?
Just saw that Vince Young got released in Buffalo. They traded for Tavarus Jackson and I guess Vince Young was expendable.
NFL cut days are always interesting. You never know what big time players are going to get let go.
Just waiting for the notable names that are being let go.
Terrell Owens was cut by the Seattle Seahawks. I thought he would make the team. Wonder if he will get another chance with another NFL team or if this is it?
Just saw that Vince Young got released in Buffalo. They traded for Tavarus Jackson and I guess Vince Young was expendable.
NFL cut days are always interesting. You never know what big time players are going to get let go.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
The Raiders
Watched part of the Raider game last night. It is preseason, so it is what it is. I don't know how the Raiders are going to be this year. When you have big changes in the offseason, everything is thrown into disarray.
Carlson Palmer should have a better season than last year. He was really good fresh out of college, but after that injury, he has never really been the same. We will see if this is the year that he gets back in sync.
The Raider running game has been good the last few years. I think they made a big mistake in letting Michael Bush leave. That guy was a workhorse and I think they will miss him. McFadden is a great running back, but you just have to wonder if he can stay healthy the whole season.
The Raiders have some good young wide receivers and it will be interesting to see if Carlson Palmer can get good use out of them. Darrius Heyward-Bey is fast as they come, but the guy has a problem catching the ball. They really should consider turning that guy into a running back. He drops too many passes. Each year you think that he will become a big part of the offense but it never comes into play. They had a guy last night Streater I think his name was, that was catching just about everything that was thrown in his direction. Denarrius Moore wasn't in the line up but he is a baller and I expect big thing from him this year. Jacoby Ford is also another speedy wideout that the can do damage.
The Raiders need to stay healthy and get that offense hitting on all cylinders. It will be interesting to see how the new management and coaching have an impact on the team this year.
Carlson Palmer should have a better season than last year. He was really good fresh out of college, but after that injury, he has never really been the same. We will see if this is the year that he gets back in sync.
The Raider running game has been good the last few years. I think they made a big mistake in letting Michael Bush leave. That guy was a workhorse and I think they will miss him. McFadden is a great running back, but you just have to wonder if he can stay healthy the whole season.
The Raiders have some good young wide receivers and it will be interesting to see if Carlson Palmer can get good use out of them. Darrius Heyward-Bey is fast as they come, but the guy has a problem catching the ball. They really should consider turning that guy into a running back. He drops too many passes. Each year you think that he will become a big part of the offense but it never comes into play. They had a guy last night Streater I think his name was, that was catching just about everything that was thrown in his direction. Denarrius Moore wasn't in the line up but he is a baller and I expect big thing from him this year. Jacoby Ford is also another speedy wideout that the can do damage.
The Raiders need to stay healthy and get that offense hitting on all cylinders. It will be interesting to see how the new management and coaching have an impact on the team this year.
Friday, August 10, 2012
49ers First Pre Season Game
What are you going to be looking for in the first 49ers preseason football game? Well, I want to see how the offense looks with Alex Smith at the helm. I wanted to see if they were going to start Randy Moss, but it looks like he will not be in there on the first team.
The defense should be solid because they have a lot of returning players. On the offense I want to see the rookie running back LaMichael James and those new wide receivers. Plus it will be good to get a look at the backup quarterbacks. We saw a little bit of Colin Kaepernick last year, it will be good to see if he is more comfortable in the pocket this season. Josh Johnson will also be someone that we want to keep an eye on.
They are putting Kyle Williams back there to return kicks. I wonder how the crowd will re-act the first time he is back there.
It will be good to see if the first team can move the ball effectively. The questions are still hanging around Alex Smiths neck. Is he going to be the quarterback that can actually lead the team to the playoffs and the SuperBowl. I am still not sold.
So happy that football season is upon us. mmmm Giggity Giggity.
The defense should be solid because they have a lot of returning players. On the offense I want to see the rookie running back LaMichael James and those new wide receivers. Plus it will be good to get a look at the backup quarterbacks. We saw a little bit of Colin Kaepernick last year, it will be good to see if he is more comfortable in the pocket this season. Josh Johnson will also be someone that we want to keep an eye on.
They are putting Kyle Williams back there to return kicks. I wonder how the crowd will re-act the first time he is back there.
It will be good to see if the first team can move the ball effectively. The questions are still hanging around Alex Smiths neck. Is he going to be the quarterback that can actually lead the team to the playoffs and the SuperBowl. I am still not sold.
So happy that football season is upon us. mmmm Giggity Giggity.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Seattle Seahawks and Terrell Owens
This morning I got up and checked a few sports blogs. It was nothing really different about today. The only big difference was that yesterday, Terrell Owens joined the Seattle Seahawks.
After listening to a few people talking I finally had enough. There are so many people that talk down about T.O. that it is just too much to take.
People are calling him washed up and talking about how he tears up teams. I just don't buy it. The guy is a player and he has performed at every stop on his trip through the NFL.
They said that he ran a sub 4.5 40 yard dash before he was signed. This guy is pushing the limits of 40 and still able to bring it.
You really can't listen to a lot of the talk about T.O. There is so much emotion that comes up when people talk about him that it is ridiculous. People talk all out of their necks about how bad the guy is and then always take notice that they always come back at the last minute and say that he is a great player.
The NFL is all about production. T.O. produces when you give him a chance to contribute. I hope that T.O. is successful in Seattle. It will be interesting to see him in action again. I just hope that Seattle is not playing games with him and using him for camp bait. I think if he makes the final roster that he will shock some people again.
After listening to a few people talking I finally had enough. There are so many people that talk down about T.O. that it is just too much to take.
People are calling him washed up and talking about how he tears up teams. I just don't buy it. The guy is a player and he has performed at every stop on his trip through the NFL.
They said that he ran a sub 4.5 40 yard dash before he was signed. This guy is pushing the limits of 40 and still able to bring it.
You really can't listen to a lot of the talk about T.O. There is so much emotion that comes up when people talk about him that it is ridiculous. People talk all out of their necks about how bad the guy is and then always take notice that they always come back at the last minute and say that he is a great player.
The NFL is all about production. T.O. produces when you give him a chance to contribute. I hope that T.O. is successful in Seattle. It will be interesting to see him in action again. I just hope that Seattle is not playing games with him and using him for camp bait. I think if he makes the final roster that he will shock some people again.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
49ers Football Season is here!
Training camp has started and you can now taste the new nfl football season. There have been many changes on the 49ers. Who would have thought that Randy Moss would be wearing the red and gold? Alex Smith is still at the qb position but you have to wonder for how long.
The niners defense is pretty much still intact. There are a lot of people that don't think the niners will have as good a season as last year. They have upgraded the wide receivers and added a few new running backs.
The real question is still going to be Alex Smith. He played ok last year. He had a few moments of looking like a real NFL quarterback, but you still get the feeling that the old Alex Smith is going to show up.
The Niners came really close to going to the superbowl. Two fumbled punt returns were the difference. They might have even beat the New England Patriots if they had gotten there. We will never know.
Now we are getting ready for a new football season and niner fans have to put last year behind them. The niners were not on peoples radar last go round, but this year they are going to be in clear view.
It is going to be really interesting to see how Randy Moss and Alex Smith work together. Tom Brady got a lot out of Randy. He was really good at completing those deep passes. I just wonder if Alex Smith can hook up with Randy on a consistent basis. The other thing to look out for is Vernon Davis. With Randy Moss and Mario Manningham entering the lineup, it should open up some routes underneath for Vernon Davis. With his speed it only takes a few yards of separation for him to pick up big yards after the catch.
I expect Michael Crabtree to have a breakout season too. People talk bad about Crabtree, but I think he is a real talent that just needs to get the ball thrown in his direction. The ball needs to be accurate though. Sometimes Alex Smith was throwing ducks that were making it hard on Crabtree and the other receivers.
This is the first time in a long time that Alex Smith will be having the same offense. So it will be interesting to see if he can really make it count this year. I know that he has to be looking over his shoulder because of the offseason moves the niners made and were attempting. Josh Johnson and the other niner quarterbacks have to be licking their chops with all the receiving options available. Alex Smith better not slip.
The niners defense is pretty much still intact. There are a lot of people that don't think the niners will have as good a season as last year. They have upgraded the wide receivers and added a few new running backs.
The real question is still going to be Alex Smith. He played ok last year. He had a few moments of looking like a real NFL quarterback, but you still get the feeling that the old Alex Smith is going to show up.
The Niners came really close to going to the superbowl. Two fumbled punt returns were the difference. They might have even beat the New England Patriots if they had gotten there. We will never know.
Now we are getting ready for a new football season and niner fans have to put last year behind them. The niners were not on peoples radar last go round, but this year they are going to be in clear view.
It is going to be really interesting to see how Randy Moss and Alex Smith work together. Tom Brady got a lot out of Randy. He was really good at completing those deep passes. I just wonder if Alex Smith can hook up with Randy on a consistent basis. The other thing to look out for is Vernon Davis. With Randy Moss and Mario Manningham entering the lineup, it should open up some routes underneath for Vernon Davis. With his speed it only takes a few yards of separation for him to pick up big yards after the catch.
I expect Michael Crabtree to have a breakout season too. People talk bad about Crabtree, but I think he is a real talent that just needs to get the ball thrown in his direction. The ball needs to be accurate though. Sometimes Alex Smith was throwing ducks that were making it hard on Crabtree and the other receivers.
This is the first time in a long time that Alex Smith will be having the same offense. So it will be interesting to see if he can really make it count this year. I know that he has to be looking over his shoulder because of the offseason moves the niners made and were attempting. Josh Johnson and the other niner quarterbacks have to be licking their chops with all the receiving options available. Alex Smith better not slip.
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