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.
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Monday, December 10, 2007
Top 10 Who Would Have thought
Mikes who would have thought players. These are the players that at the begining of the year we would have never guessed they would be where they are now.
The Bad
1. Marc Bulger - Adding a Pass catching TE did not help him but you really can put the RB situation on him as well.
2. Ahman Green - He had less points then Brian Leonard wow thats un good.
3. Shaun Alexander - Yeah we know you have a hurt hand get over it you should not be this bad.
4. Vincent Jackson - Yep you are one hell of a sleeper..... WAKE UP. What a waste he is so bad they went out and traded for another WR.
5. Santana Moss - Yeah you have stunk up the joint this season.
6. Randy McMichael - Yeah you need to find another team dont you
7. Julius Peppers - I hate you
8. Bart Scott - Thanks for leading everyone on the trail that you were good and granting a high draft choice. You now are horrible and non existent in most leagues.
9. Jonathan Vilma - Yep its the system, I know he has been injured for awhile but when healthy he was not dominating anyone.
10. Dre Bly - What happened to you my man? You dont know? well hell we should not know either this guy lost the big play ability this season
The Good
1. Derrick Anderson - He was not even with the team when the first game happened. Amazing to me actually
2. Adrian Peterson - Yeah we all thought he was good but can we honestly say he would be this good?
3. Ernest Graham - Who? Exactly what happens with this guy when Caddy comes back, well if he does.
4. Ryan Grant - Yeah we all knew this guy would be good right?
5. Wes Welker - I thought he was going to be one of the most over paid players in the league when Randy came to town, I was wrong along with many others.
6. Owen Daniels - Yeah he came on a little last season but not to the point of drafting him above Shockey, Crumpler, and Heath Miller
7. Patrick Kerney - Moving to a new team and a new system usually does not bode well.
8. EJ Henderson - From a nothing to a something quickly a great steal that probably was not drafted in most leagues.
9. Barrett Ruud - Although fell off the table the past few weeks he has put up some pro bowl numbers in his first year to start.
10. Darrelle Revis - Usually corners dont put up the big numbers this kid has. Maybe he was worth the wait.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Green Bay Packers @ Dallas Cowboys
GB strolls to Dallas to play in a NFL match up of two 10-1 teams. Very interesting match up if you ask me and I am not sure I am sold on a winner because the teams are pretty equal. I am going to give my edge to the Cowboys though because of there running game. I think that Marion and Julius are going to be able to run more than Ryan Grant will tonight.
Lets break down the positions a little bit:
QB
Tony Romo -vs- Brett Favre - (=)
Interesting that both of these QB's are 1 and 2 ranked in the NFC QB wise. Romo has a 105.3 QB rating and Favre has a 101.5 QB Rating next on the list in the NFC is Jeff Garcia with a 96 QB rating. To me that is an amazing stat at this point in the season.
Here are the top QB ratings at the end of the season the last 5 years in the NFC
2006 - Drew Brees 96.2 - (Favre 72.7, Romo 95,1)
2005 - Matt Hasselbeck 98.2 - (Favre 70.9)
2004 - Daunte Culpepper 110.9 - (Favre 92.4)
2003 - Daunte Culpepper 96.4 - (Favre 90.4)
2002 - Brad Johnson 92.9 - (Favre 85.6)
Pretty amazing after looking at those stats huh?. I think both QB's are going to be able to pass in this game and think you would be wise to start either of them if you have the opportunity.
RB
Marion and Julius -vs- Ryan Grant - (DAL)
Marion and Julius seem to get it done week in and week out no matter who they are playing they are used as a committe so there stats really do not show what the run 2 of them do together. For instance the last 3 weeks the two have combined for:
Week 10 - 23 carries 82 yards
Week 11 - 23 Carries 73 yards 1 catch
Week 12 - 32 carries 167 yards 8 catches 38 yards
Now these combined numbers are not huge fantasy numbers but it does show that Dallas does do some serious running and its not just all passing like I have heard some say. With that information said I still give the running game to Dallas this week but fantasy wise I do not play either Barber or Jones and I think Dallas focus's on the Run and Grant will be off as well.
WR
TO and Clayton or whoever -vs- Driver and Jennings - (GB)
I really think Dallas shuts down the run in this game and tries to pressure Favre more than trying to cover these WR's. With that being said I think GB's guys are going to have pretty big days. Look for Favre to be spreading the ball all over the field you may even see some Offensive lineman catch a pass in this game.
TE
Jason Witten -vs- Donald Lee (DAL)
Key factor to me in this game, I think GB shuts down Owens well maybe not shut him down but at least cover him unlike last week where he was open on I think all of his catches. Look for Witten to make some huge plays and really pull out the win for the Cowboys. I do not think the Pack have anyone to cover him and I think Dallas Exposes it.
DEF
Dallas -vs- GB (DAL)
Dallas's defens is better even though GB seems to be pulling it together on the other side of the ball. I just think Dallas will be able to move the ball on the Packers defense easily.
Dallas wins this game by 10.
Lets break down the positions a little bit:
QB
Tony Romo -vs- Brett Favre - (=)
Interesting that both of these QB's are 1 and 2 ranked in the NFC QB wise. Romo has a 105.3 QB rating and Favre has a 101.5 QB Rating next on the list in the NFC is Jeff Garcia with a 96 QB rating. To me that is an amazing stat at this point in the season.
Here are the top QB ratings at the end of the season the last 5 years in the NFC
2006 - Drew Brees 96.2 - (Favre 72.7, Romo 95,1)
2005 - Matt Hasselbeck 98.2 - (Favre 70.9)
2004 - Daunte Culpepper 110.9 - (Favre 92.4)
2003 - Daunte Culpepper 96.4 - (Favre 90.4)
2002 - Brad Johnson 92.9 - (Favre 85.6)
Pretty amazing after looking at those stats huh?. I think both QB's are going to be able to pass in this game and think you would be wise to start either of them if you have the opportunity.
RB
Marion and Julius -vs- Ryan Grant - (DAL)
Marion and Julius seem to get it done week in and week out no matter who they are playing they are used as a committe so there stats really do not show what the run 2 of them do together. For instance the last 3 weeks the two have combined for:
Week 10 - 23 carries 82 yards
Week 11 - 23 Carries 73 yards 1 catch
Week 12 - 32 carries 167 yards 8 catches 38 yards
Now these combined numbers are not huge fantasy numbers but it does show that Dallas does do some serious running and its not just all passing like I have heard some say. With that information said I still give the running game to Dallas this week but fantasy wise I do not play either Barber or Jones and I think Dallas focus's on the Run and Grant will be off as well.
WR
TO and Clayton or whoever -vs- Driver and Jennings - (GB)
I really think Dallas shuts down the run in this game and tries to pressure Favre more than trying to cover these WR's. With that being said I think GB's guys are going to have pretty big days. Look for Favre to be spreading the ball all over the field you may even see some Offensive lineman catch a pass in this game.
TE
Jason Witten -vs- Donald Lee (DAL)
Key factor to me in this game, I think GB shuts down Owens well maybe not shut him down but at least cover him unlike last week where he was open on I think all of his catches. Look for Witten to make some huge plays and really pull out the win for the Cowboys. I do not think the Pack have anyone to cover him and I think Dallas Exposes it.
DEF
Dallas -vs- GB (DAL)
Dallas's defens is better even though GB seems to be pulling it together on the other side of the ball. I just think Dallas will be able to move the ball on the Packers defense easily.
Dallas wins this game by 10.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Remembering Sean Taylor
A young adult, a father, a fiance, and gone at the age of 24. Coming from a father of 2 this thing really hurts me as well. I just can not think or even imagine not being able to see my kids grow up. What a horrible story that a 24 year old man gets killed in his own home.
Sean spent most of his life playing the game he loved becoming one of the hardest hitters in the NFL. You do not just get a nickname like the "Meast" (half man half beast) for no reason. He started out his life in football in Pinecrest Florida playing for Gulliver Prep School, playing running back and defensive back. Sticking around home Sean decided to go to the University of Miami. He played as a true freshman and went on to become one of Miami's top safety's. He later was drafted by the Washington Redskins in 2004 in the first round pick no.5. In his first year in the NFL Sean took the starting position at free safety.
What a shame..... Yes the death of a young man and how it happened is a shame but the bigger shame to me is the news reporters bringing up his past. Yes I guess you can get an acquired image because of your past but it does not need to be brought up in a situation like this. Every story you read yesterday was about how Sean's past was bad and how he got into trouble.
Quote from Clinton Portis, Sean Taylors friend and Team Mate
Quote:
| "Ever since Sean had his little girl, it was like a new Sean," Portis said. "He was always smiling, always happy, always talking about his child. It was good to see Sean walk by smiling. |
Sean leaves a family, a child and his future wife along with a lot of fans in Washington, including one that has been a valued member at NLS LadyNredskinsfan Smile girl it will be ok.. I did not know the man but after seeing him play in Miami and in the Pros I enjoyed watching him play and thought he could have become one of the best defensive backs in the NFL. I will miss watching him play much like his family and friends are going to miss his presents. Rest In Peace Sean we will miss you.
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Monday, November 26, 2007
Sean Taylor Shot
Sean Taylor Shot at Home
Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor was shot at his Florida home Monday
morning, sources tell WSVN-TV in Miami.
The Redskins free safety was in surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital where
he is listed in extremely critical condition.
Taylor, who had on the Redskins' injured list for the second straight week
due to a right knee sprain, was shot in the leg and the bullet reportedly struck
the femoral artery. The incident occurred at his home in the Palmetto Bay section
of Miami.
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