Bennett is highly regarded as the top TE in the 2008 class. He is the ultimate blocking/catching TE. He prides himself on blocking, and it shows. He is also an excellent receiver with 105 receptions and 10 TD’s over his 3 years at A&M. Most scouts grade him in the 1st round, but unsure if he will actually be taken in their or if he will slip to the 2nd. He is very raw, but has shown the skill and the determination to become an elite TE. He will be fighting it out with the likes of Martin Rucker and Fred Davis come draft day, but Bennett gives teams a TE who could be the complete package with a little work.
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Friday, January 18, 2008
San Diego Chargers -vs- New England Patriots
Many NFL fans were anxiously awaiting this year’s AFC championship game as a continuation of the intense rivalry between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts. The San Diego Chargers upset the Colts last weekend however, to earn the right to play the Pats this weekend. So instead of the heated rivalry, what we are going to see is a chance for the Chargers to get revenge on the team that knocked them out of last year’s playoffs (mocked them afterwards), and then beat them handily 38-14 in Week 2 this season.
After last year’s playoff game, many of the Chargers players felt the team was disrespected by some excessive celebrating by the Pats, which included the mocking of linebacker Shawne Merriman’s sack dance along with some activities conducted on the Chargers logo on the field. Deserved or not, the way some of the Patriots handled themselves following that game is likely to give the Chargers some inspiration this weekend. The Patriots, will be looking to extend their unbeaten record into Super Bowl XLII, and they may have the advantage (not that they need one) of several key Chargers players being hobbled by injury. Most notably, running back LaDainian Tomlinson , quarterback Philip Rivers, and tight end Antonio Gates.
In the Pats win over the Jacksonville in the divisional round, quarterback Tom Brady was nearly perfect, completing 26-of-28 passes. In hindsight, it appears the Jags made a huge mistake in not putting enough pressure on him, often bringing just three men on the pass rush while dropping eight into “the box”. In my opinion, the way to beat the Pats is to consistently get to Brady by blitzing; knock him around a little, and get him off his feet. Otherwise, he will stand in the pocket and just pick you apart all game long. He may burn you a couple of times on the blitz, but it’s a chance you have to take. To beat the Pats, getting to Brady is one of the keys. Fortunately for the Chargers, they have a pair of outside linebackers in Shawne Merriman and Shaun Phillips who can do just that. To counter though, look for New England to go a little more to Laurence Maroney in the ground game, and run at both Merriman and Phillips to slow down their attack. Once they get the San Diego defense on its heals, it should open things up deep for wide receiver Randy Moss, and underneath for Wes Welker.
Just looking at the match-ups in this game, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out the Patriots have the edge basically everywhere on the field, except in the running game, and even there, there are questions about the health of LT, which could turn that into the Pats favor as well. With that being said though, the Pats can be beaten and in my opinion there are five keys to doing it…
1. Pressure Tom Brady - Shawne Merriman and Shaun Phillips, who have combined for 21 sacks this season,
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After last year’s playoff game, many of the Chargers players felt the team was disrespected by some excessive celebrating by the Pats, which included the mocking of linebacker Shawne Merriman’s sack dance along with some activities conducted on the Chargers logo on the field. Deserved or not, the way some of the Patriots handled themselves following that game is likely to give the Chargers some inspiration this weekend. The Patriots, will be looking to extend their unbeaten record into Super Bowl XLII, and they may have the advantage (not that they need one) of several key Chargers players being hobbled by injury. Most notably, running back LaDainian Tomlinson , quarterback Philip Rivers, and tight end Antonio Gates.
In the Pats win over the Jacksonville in the divisional round, quarterback Tom Brady was nearly perfect, completing 26-of-28 passes. In hindsight, it appears the Jags made a huge mistake in not putting enough pressure on him, often bringing just three men on the pass rush while dropping eight into “the box”. In my opinion, the way to beat the Pats is to consistently get to Brady by blitzing; knock him around a little, and get him off his feet. Otherwise, he will stand in the pocket and just pick you apart all game long. He may burn you a couple of times on the blitz, but it’s a chance you have to take. To beat the Pats, getting to Brady is one of the keys. Fortunately for the Chargers, they have a pair of outside linebackers in Shawne Merriman and Shaun Phillips who can do just that. To counter though, look for New England to go a little more to Laurence Maroney in the ground game, and run at both Merriman and Phillips to slow down their attack. Once they get the San Diego defense on its heals, it should open things up deep for wide receiver Randy Moss, and underneath for Wes Welker.
Just looking at the match-ups in this game, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out the Patriots have the edge basically everywhere on the field, except in the running game, and even there, there are questions about the health of LT, which could turn that into the Pats favor as well. With that being said though, the Pats can be beaten and in my opinion there are five keys to doing it…
1. Pressure Tom Brady - Shawne Merriman and Shaun Phillips, who have combined for 21 sacks this season,
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Friday, January 04, 2008
Redskins vs Seahawks
Saturday, January 5, 2008 - 4:30pm ET
Washington Redskins at Seattle Seahawks -3.5
The 12th Man is something I think both teams will have to over come in this game. Seattle has what some say are the loudest fans in the game today and make it difficult for opposing teams to come in an win easily. Since 2003 the Seahawks are 33-7 at Qwest field in the regular season. On the other side of the ball since the passing of Sean Taylor (R.I.P.) the Redskins have rallied to a 4-1 record loosing only by 1 point to the Bills only days after the tragedy. Right now I think the 12th man of the Redskins will be a tad bit higher.
Usually when the book's make the spread they give a 3 point advantage to the home team. Through out this season the line on Seahawks games at home they have been only been favored by this spread once early in the season at that was against the Bengals when some thought the Bengals were good. This means that Vegas is looking at this game as a pick em to an extent. After some research both teams line up pretty good against each other.
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Washington Redskins at Seattle Seahawks -3.5
The 12th Man is something I think both teams will have to over come in this game. Seattle has what some say are the loudest fans in the game today and make it difficult for opposing teams to come in an win easily. Since 2003 the Seahawks are 33-7 at Qwest field in the regular season. On the other side of the ball since the passing of Sean Taylor (R.I.P.) the Redskins have rallied to a 4-1 record loosing only by 1 point to the Bills only days after the tragedy. Right now I think the 12th man of the Redskins will be a tad bit higher.
Usually when the book's make the spread they give a 3 point advantage to the home team. Through out this season the line on Seahawks games at home they have been only been favored by this spread once early in the season at that was against the Bengals when some thought the Bengals were good. This means that Vegas is looking at this game as a pick em to an extent. After some research both teams line up pretty good against each other.
Offensive Stats...... Read The Rest Here
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