Looks like there is a new island in the Caribbean.
The New York Jets finally traded Darelle Revis sending the corner to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In return, the Jets get the 13th overall pick in this year's NFL Draft which starts this Thursday and also a conditional pick for next year.
As for Revis, he agrees to a six year $96 million contract with the Bucs in which none of it is guaranteed.
Not a bad move for the Bucs as they get perhaps the top corner in the game for basically just a 1st round pick. I say "perhaps" because Revis is coming off an ACL injury which might hamper his ability to some degree. If he pulls through barely affected, then Tampa will be one of the toughest teams to pass the ball on in the league.
The Jets, meanwhile, achieve their goal of slashing salaries by getting rid of Revis. They take a step back as they try to rebuild for the future. As for the immediate future, the Jets are definitely a sub .500 team once again, not that they weren't going to be that. Revis, though, was their best player and without him, they are far worse.
With him gone, Rex Ryan's future with the team seems in jeopardy as he's set up for a failed season from the start. This set up could get Rex fired by the end of 2013 with John Idzik, the new Jets GM, putting in a guy he wants.
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Monday, November 26, 2012
Giants Crumble the Cheeseheads, Falcons Beat Bucs and More
The Sunday Night match up yesterday wasn't really a game so much as a beat down. The Packers wanted to win their postseason rematch vs. the Giants but New York wouldn't have any of it. The G-Men started to separate themselves from the Packers late in the 1st quarter and just continued into the 2nd quarter. Two more TDs by the G-Men in that quarter put them up by 21 at the half. One more TD for New York was all that was scored the rest of the game and the Giants put the Packers down 38-10. Eli Manning threw 3 TDs in this game while Aaron Rodgers threw one TD early and also an interception. Both teams are now 7-4.
Meanwhile, the Falcons took their questionable game play to Tampa to face the Buccaneers. This game featured a neck and neck game that went down to the final seconds as the Falcons barely make it out of central Florida with a 24-23 win. Atlanta scored the game winning TD with a Michael Turner 3 yard TD run in the middle of the 4th quarter. A FG miss for both sides afterwards put the end to this game. Falcons are now 10-1 while the Bucs fall to 6-5.
Tampa Bay, however, do not loss any ground in their Wild Card hunt. The Seahawks lose to the Dolphins 24-21 which keeps them at 6-5. So does Minnesota with their 28-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. True, Washington crept a step closer winning their game over Dallas on Thanksgiving but New Orleans 31-21 loss to San Francisco means they don't tie with the Bucs. So Seattle, Tampa, and Minnesota remain tied at 6-5 fighting for that 6th Wild Card spot.
Also, how does San Diego let Ray Rice convert a 4th and 29 on a dump play like that late in the game. The Ravens get the game tying FG as a result and then win it in OT 16-13. Someone fire Norv Turner now. He and Lane Kiffin never deserved their jobs. THAT'S RIGHT, LANE, I'M CALLING YOUR BS YOU CALL HEAD COACHING SKILLS OUT TWO DAYS IN A ROW!!!
P.S. To read my full take on the 49ers win over the Saints, click here. Remember to check out the 49ers section at Prosportsblogging.com for my scoop on the team before and after the game.
Meanwhile, the Falcons took their questionable game play to Tampa to face the Buccaneers. This game featured a neck and neck game that went down to the final seconds as the Falcons barely make it out of central Florida with a 24-23 win. Atlanta scored the game winning TD with a Michael Turner 3 yard TD run in the middle of the 4th quarter. A FG miss for both sides afterwards put the end to this game. Falcons are now 10-1 while the Bucs fall to 6-5.
Tampa Bay, however, do not loss any ground in their Wild Card hunt. The Seahawks lose to the Dolphins 24-21 which keeps them at 6-5. So does Minnesota with their 28-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. True, Washington crept a step closer winning their game over Dallas on Thanksgiving but New Orleans 31-21 loss to San Francisco means they don't tie with the Bucs. So Seattle, Tampa, and Minnesota remain tied at 6-5 fighting for that 6th Wild Card spot.
Also, how does San Diego let Ray Rice convert a 4th and 29 on a dump play like that late in the game. The Ravens get the game tying FG as a result and then win it in OT 16-13. Someone fire Norv Turner now. He and Lane Kiffin never deserved their jobs. THAT'S RIGHT, LANE, I'M CALLING YOUR BS YOU CALL HEAD COACHING SKILLS OUT TWO DAYS IN A ROW!!!
P.S. To read my full take on the 49ers win over the Saints, click here. Remember to check out the 49ers section at Prosportsblogging.com for my scoop on the team before and after the game.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Eagles Survive the G-Men, Saints Now 0-4, Falcons Get By Panthers and More
Week 4 of the NFL continued yesterday with us all thanking our refs and then yelling at them the next minute. After the awkward encounter, we pressed on.
The Sunday Night Football game featured the Giants going into Philly to take on the Eagles. Both teams were 2-1 entering the contest and looking to gain an edge in the NFC East (and hope that the Cowboys lose the next day). It was a slow start that picked up by the end of the first half with a TD pass from Michael Vick to DeSean Jackson to grab the lead for Philly. The Giants would answer back in the third quarter and it was neck and neck until the final drive of the game which had the Giants inexplicably getting first downs via Pass Interference calls. Finally an unfortunate offensive PI call causes Lawrence Tynes to miss the game winner (twice thanks to icing the kicker) for the Giants. Eagles win a close one at the end 19-17 and are somehow 3-1 on the season despite the turnovers and inability to score more points than 90% of the league (including the 49ers).
Earlier in the day, Lambeau had an interesting couple of teams with the Saints looking to get their first win while the Packers were looking to recover from the sacks and the bad call on the Monday Night game. Both Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers played the role of gunslinger in this QB duel. They threw for a combined total of 765 yards and 7 TDs. In the end, it was Aaron Rodgers and the Packers getting the last shot in with an 11 yard TD pass to Jordy Nelson to be the game winner in the 4th quarter. Packers win a close one 28-27. Saints are still winless and have a bigger grudge against the league than the Packers do.
As for the rest of the league, the Falcons survive a visiting Panthers and their QB Cam Newton 30-28 by Matt Bryant making a 40 yard FG leaving 5 seconds left. Cam Newton actually ran for a first down to seal the deal for the Panthers but forgot the ball fumbling it to lead to a 4th down punt. The Patriots adjust for the Bills at halftime and end up destroying them in the 2nd half. They scored 45 second half points to win the game 52-28. The Vikings rattle another team beating the Lions 20-13. The aid of 2 special teams TDs help them win that game and they are surprisingly 3-1. Last one I'll mention is the Redskins beating the Bucs with a FG at the end 24-22. A fine effort by the Bucs to make the comeback in the 2nd half only to come up short.
Another Sunday well wasted in front of the tube. Just wish I could find those chips I lost. I swear they were all in the bag this morning.
The Sunday Night Football game featured the Giants going into Philly to take on the Eagles. Both teams were 2-1 entering the contest and looking to gain an edge in the NFC East (and hope that the Cowboys lose the next day). It was a slow start that picked up by the end of the first half with a TD pass from Michael Vick to DeSean Jackson to grab the lead for Philly. The Giants would answer back in the third quarter and it was neck and neck until the final drive of the game which had the Giants inexplicably getting first downs via Pass Interference calls. Finally an unfortunate offensive PI call causes Lawrence Tynes to miss the game winner (twice thanks to icing the kicker) for the Giants. Eagles win a close one at the end 19-17 and are somehow 3-1 on the season despite the turnovers and inability to score more points than 90% of the league (including the 49ers).
Earlier in the day, Lambeau had an interesting couple of teams with the Saints looking to get their first win while the Packers were looking to recover from the sacks and the bad call on the Monday Night game. Both Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers played the role of gunslinger in this QB duel. They threw for a combined total of 765 yards and 7 TDs. In the end, it was Aaron Rodgers and the Packers getting the last shot in with an 11 yard TD pass to Jordy Nelson to be the game winner in the 4th quarter. Packers win a close one 28-27. Saints are still winless and have a bigger grudge against the league than the Packers do.
As for the rest of the league, the Falcons survive a visiting Panthers and their QB Cam Newton 30-28 by Matt Bryant making a 40 yard FG leaving 5 seconds left. Cam Newton actually ran for a first down to seal the deal for the Panthers but forgot the ball fumbling it to lead to a 4th down punt. The Patriots adjust for the Bills at halftime and end up destroying them in the 2nd half. They scored 45 second half points to win the game 52-28. The Vikings rattle another team beating the Lions 20-13. The aid of 2 special teams TDs help them win that game and they are surprisingly 3-1. Last one I'll mention is the Redskins beating the Bucs with a FG at the end 24-22. A fine effort by the Bucs to make the comeback in the 2nd half only to come up short.
Another Sunday well wasted in front of the tube. Just wish I could find those chips I lost. I swear they were all in the bag this morning.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
2012 NFC South Preview: Falcons Clear for Takeoff
The NFC South should be very fun to watch unfold this year considering that each team is very intriguing for different reasons.
One thing that everyone couldn't stop talking about was Cam Newton and his rookie season as QB for the Panthers. He was phenomenal and could do even better this season. But I'm not sure he has the pieces around him to get it done and that defense needs improving . Hopefully rookie linebacker and the Panthers first draft pick in 2012, Luke Kuechly, can help give their defense a much needed boost.
What makes this division remarkable, however, is the fact that I honestly think each team has a shot at the playoffs (maybe more than some). Even though the Buccaneers had a bad season last year and have a new coach, there is still some hope for them. Josh Freeman may have slumped but partly due to a unbalanced offense. They will need help from the rushing attack a bit more and hopefully LeGarrette Blount does better along with new RB's Doug Martin and Michael Smith.
Even the Saints have a chance despite the fact that a couple of players are suspended along with the head coach and even the interim head coach for a while. They have a shot because of Drew Brees as their QB (which they risked jeopardizing a bit). But they are not my team in this division.
The Falcons are my choice for the NFC South. They might not be the sexiest pick but they are stable unlike most of the teams around them and they have a good QB in Matt Ryan looking to be called a great QB.
One thing that everyone couldn't stop talking about was Cam Newton and his rookie season as QB for the Panthers. He was phenomenal and could do even better this season. But I'm not sure he has the pieces around him to get it done and that defense needs improving . Hopefully rookie linebacker and the Panthers first draft pick in 2012, Luke Kuechly, can help give their defense a much needed boost.
What makes this division remarkable, however, is the fact that I honestly think each team has a shot at the playoffs (maybe more than some). Even though the Buccaneers had a bad season last year and have a new coach, there is still some hope for them. Josh Freeman may have slumped but partly due to a unbalanced offense. They will need help from the rushing attack a bit more and hopefully LeGarrette Blount does better along with new RB's Doug Martin and Michael Smith.
Even the Saints have a chance despite the fact that a couple of players are suspended along with the head coach and even the interim head coach for a while. They have a shot because of Drew Brees as their QB (which they risked jeopardizing a bit). But they are not my team in this division.
The Falcons are my choice for the NFC South. They might not be the sexiest pick but they are stable unlike most of the teams around them and they have a good QB in Matt Ryan looking to be called a great QB.
Friday, August 31, 2012
2012 NFC East Preview: How 'Bout RG3?
The 2012 NFL Season is almost upon us which means it's time to look at each division and predict what will happen to the best of my knowledge. I took a long shot with the Bucs last year and I assure you that I will not be foolish to pick a team like that again.
That being said, I really like the Redskins. They have Robert Griffin III as their new QB, he looked good during his brief time in the preseason, and I believe they can go a long way with him at the helm... if this was a prediction for beyond this season but it's not. They will bomb this year as RG3 tries to navigate through the league. There is interesting speculation here as to whether or not he will have a magnificent season like Cam Newton had last year. He might not win a lot of games as it looks like the Redskins are underdogs for most of them but he can still have a terrific season.
As for the rest of the NFC East, it seems like any teams game. The Super Bowl Champion Giants might be the strongest (barely) but they could easily be upset. They got beat by Washington the two times they faced them last year. Once they get into the postseason, watch out but they have to get there first. Tony Romo and the Cowboys have something to prove after the way they finished 8-8 last year and just missed the postseason. I'm not confident, however, that they have gotten better. Romo was playing his heart out last season and he still couldn't pull them into the playoffs.
So my favorite is going to be the Eagles. Seems like a long shot considering that Michael Vick can't play a full season because he keeps getting hurt but I think this team has a lot to prove after the "Dynasty" comment made last year and they will pull it together somehow. Plus Nick Foles, the back up, is having a nice preseason and might be able to hold the team together for a game or so if Vick gets injured.
P.S. It seems almost ironic that Vince Young, the guy who made the "Dynasty" comment last year, doesn't have a team to call home after Buffalo cut him. Apparently, the Bills would rather trade for Tavaris Jackson, a fair QB at best, as their #2 QB than stick with Young. What a fall from Tennessee it has been.
That being said, I really like the Redskins. They have Robert Griffin III as their new QB, he looked good during his brief time in the preseason, and I believe they can go a long way with him at the helm... if this was a prediction for beyond this season but it's not. They will bomb this year as RG3 tries to navigate through the league. There is interesting speculation here as to whether or not he will have a magnificent season like Cam Newton had last year. He might not win a lot of games as it looks like the Redskins are underdogs for most of them but he can still have a terrific season.
As for the rest of the NFC East, it seems like any teams game. The Super Bowl Champion Giants might be the strongest (barely) but they could easily be upset. They got beat by Washington the two times they faced them last year. Once they get into the postseason, watch out but they have to get there first. Tony Romo and the Cowboys have something to prove after the way they finished 8-8 last year and just missed the postseason. I'm not confident, however, that they have gotten better. Romo was playing his heart out last season and he still couldn't pull them into the playoffs.
So my favorite is going to be the Eagles. Seems like a long shot considering that Michael Vick can't play a full season because he keeps getting hurt but I think this team has a lot to prove after the "Dynasty" comment made last year and they will pull it together somehow. Plus Nick Foles, the back up, is having a nice preseason and might be able to hold the team together for a game or so if Vick gets injured.
P.S. It seems almost ironic that Vince Young, the guy who made the "Dynasty" comment last year, doesn't have a team to call home after Buffalo cut him. Apparently, the Bills would rather trade for Tavaris Jackson, a fair QB at best, as their #2 QB than stick with Young. What a fall from Tennessee it has been.
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