GovernorSilver Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 It is so weird to see Mike Shanahan get the QB that the Bears rejected to take his previous starting QB. I doubt Campbell has much to worry about but we'll see. Hmmm...this is another system Campbell has to learn. He hasn't spent more than 2 years with the same coaching staff. So, it really depends on how well he digests the latest playbook. OTOH, Grossman already knows the system having spent time in Houston. If he is still in shape and has refined his skills, training camp could be interesting. Shanahan's offense shares the same roots with the offense that Zorn and Sherman Lewis ran in the previous regime - the Bill Walsh/West Coast Offense. At the very least, the terminology will be unchanged. So, Campbell's learning curve this time around should be minimal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Gov, I'm not sure Thorny Zorn and Sherm Stick Lewis were running the West Coast offense according to Walsh's progeny. But, I hope you're right in that Campbell will only have to learn a new terminology and not the real version of the West Coast offense. Otherwise, I want to see some quality O-lineman brought to Redskins Park and a few DBs too. Despite the pass happy NFL, we need a 2015 version of the "hogs" protecting the QB and allowing that ground game to be productive. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Run to daylight. Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 PLAYOFF OVERTIME RULE CHANGED... FINALLY! Team owners vote 28-4 to change the sudden-death format in the playoffs. The team that gets the ball to start overtime must score a touchdown to win, or the other team gets a possession. That was NOT expected. Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 You beat me to the punch, Jeff! So, the rule change is for playoff games only ... for now. Here's the link I was going to post: NFL tweaks playoff OT rule Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Lame. If that's the way it's going to head, get rid of the field goal entirely. Seriously. If the field goal is allowed during the game, there should be nothing special about overtime, and if you're a damned professional, sudden death is the only way to go. A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 Yeah, they made the wrong tweak as far as I'm concerned. They should have just moved the kickoff back to where it was before 1994 -- when the statistical odds were more equal. Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Yeah, they made the wrong tweak as far as I'm concerned. They should have just moved the kickoff back to where it was before 1994 -- when the statistical odds were more equal. Best, Geoff Interestingly, it seems in the last couple of years that kickers' legs are starting to catch up to the distance change. I don't have any hard numbers to back up my assertion, but it seems like we're seeing more touchbacks these days, and more kickoffs going toward the back of the end zone, certainly over the front of the end zone. A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Looks like the trade rumors of the Eagles trading McNabb are heating up: Clonk Here I understand it from a financial perspective and having a promising young QB on the roster. Still, despite the appearance of McNabb choking in big games, I've always felt the Eagles were (2) weapons short on offense. At first they had a mediocre WR corps. Once they acquired a Pro Bowl-caliber WR, their RB started getting hurt. Nonetheless, it will be interesting to see how the Eagles shore up with draft picks and what Kolb or Vick can do with the team if/when McNabb leaves. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Still, despite the appearance of McNabb choking in big games, I've always felt the Eagles were (2) weapons short on offense. Regardless of whether or not that's true (and I don't think it is), I firmly believe that McNabb does not have the ability to win the big game. Seen him choke waaaay too many times. Bad throws, bad decisions, bad clock management...you name it. I say trade him. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 It seems possible that Donovan could wind up in Minnesota: Source: Favre unswayed by McNabb rumors Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antimatter Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 I could see a lot of teams taking a good look at McNabb. I read that some teams interested are being very private as to not cause a ruckus with their present QBs. Take the renegade Jets; they need to sell more PSLs plus they get to stick it to the Giants. Sure it puts Sanchez on the bench, but they're running on the edge with Ryan at the helm. Could be any number of teams looking for a changup at QB. The Vikings make a lot of sense but the wait for Favre might be too long of a delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 The Vikings make a lot of sense but the wait for Favre might be too long of a delay. As a Vikings fan, I'd take Donovan over Brett in a NY minute. He's younger, less fragile, more mobile, and doesn't call audibles to himself 90% of the time. A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 The Vikings make a lot of sense but the wait for Favre might be too long of a delay. As a Vikings fan, I'd take Donovan over Brett in a NY minute. He's younger, less fragile, more mobile, and doesn't call audibles to himself 90% of the time. I'll concede three of those four but less fragile? Favre hasn't missed a game due to injury in, like, forever. Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I've read a rumor of McNabb going to Oakland instead, due to Jamarcus weighing in at 290lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I've read a rumor of McNabb going to Oakland instead, due to Jamarcus weighing in at 290lbs. I'd take that gladly, actually. Anything to get Russell out of there.... Got a link? dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanker. Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I've read a rumor of McNabb going to Oakland instead, due to Jamarcus weighing in at 290lbs. I'd take that gladly, actually. Anything to get Russell out of there.... Got a link? dB I think you just got dB excited there Governor.... A ROMpler is just a polyphonic turntable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I've read a rumor of McNabb going to Oakland instead, due to Jamarcus weighing in at 290lbs. I'd take that gladly, actually. Anything to get Russell out of there.... Got a link? dB It sounds like Russell is a hamburger short of getting himself out of there. I'm still amazed by how little that guy has done in comparison to what he has stolen, er, made in the NFL. Oakland would benefit from having McNabb. I'm not so sure that his career will be prolonged there. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I've read a rumor of McNabb going to Oakland instead, due to Jamarcus weighing in at 290lbs. I'd take that gladly, actually. Anything to get Russell out of there.... Got a link? dB DB, I first read about it on digg.com. This is just one site, others showed up in Google search: http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2010/03/27/jamarcus-russell-weighed-290-recently-that-would-explain-a-lot/ OTOH, this was posted 3 hours ago - Raiders talking to Vikes about Rosenfels: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/370349-more-evidence-the-raiders-dont-expect-to-land-mcnabb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antimatter Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 OTOH, this was posted 3 hours ago - Raiders talking to Vikes about Rosenfels: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/370349-more-evidence-the-raiders-dont-expect-to-land-mcnabb Another move the Vikings might balk on waiting for Favre. Brett should really commit now one way or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antimatter Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 The first trade rumour I saw on http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/ was McNabb and Asante Samuel would go to Oakland, and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha would go to Philadelphia. The other two teams in the rumour mix were Buffalo and Arizona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidLifeCrisis Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 The possible Oakland deal is also on the front page of ESPN under the Insider section. Steve A Lifetime of Peace, Love and Protest Music www.rock-xtreme.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meccajay Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Well my thoughts on the whole McNabb thing is I figure any deal is going to have to get his approval at some level. I mean he's got to sign a mid-long term deal with whatever team involved for the deal to complete. That said, I don't see Donovan in Oakland or Buffalo. I mean, a QB of Donovan's stature finishing his career in Buffalo? Don't see it.. The Raiders are closer, but not a SB contender just yet with or without him. I could see Minny, but the vibe I'm getting is just like last year, Favre is going to wait until camp's over, then grab a helmet and play. At this point why not just say "I'll play, but I don't want to go to camp". I don't know, maybe that voids his contract or something so he has to leave it unsaid. As far as Philly is concerned, I'm of the school of thought that says, McNabb carried this team on his shoulders for like 10 years with little to no offensive help. Sure he's choked, but in a a way, so did Elway until had the right mix of offensive ballers late in his career. Simply put, he by far the greatest QB the franchise has ever had, and last year was one of his best years. I'm my mind you keep a guy like that around. On the other hand even Steve Young and Joe Montana got traded, so nobody's immune. Also, I don't see the Eagles D as nearly the force they used to be, so maybe the change is best for all. As usual, I hate these situations cause I never quite know how I feel! TROLL . . . ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 The first trade rumour I saw on http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/ was McNabb and Asante Samuel would go to Oakland, and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha would go to Philadelphia. As an Oakland and Philly fan, I could live with that. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antimatter Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Somehow it would be fitting he stay in Philly and continue probably one of the weirdest relationships ever between a QB and the fan base. If he does stay, he'll probably get booed at the home opener because management decided not to trade him. I thought Philly needed size on the lines after the Cowboys smacked them around. Somehow the Eagles matched up well against the Giants, but really looked small and over-matched against the boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 The first trade rumour I saw on http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/ was McNabb and Asante Samuel would go to Oakland, and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha would go to Philadelphia. As an Oakland and Philly fan, I could live with that. Gahhhhhh. You had me right up until it meant losing Asomugha. Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 You had me right up until it meant losing Asomugha. I thought Nnamdi looked as if he had lost a step last year, and I quite like Asante Samuel. Seems like a good trade to me. dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meccajay Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I thought Philly needed size on the lines after the Cowboys smacked them around. Somehow the Eagles matched up well against the Giants, but really looked small and over-matched against the boys. Exactly.. What does trading Donovan have to do with the real questions the Eagles have right now.. The #1 issue is, the Cowboys have taken over the division due to matchup problems across the line of scrimmage. What is the motivation to trade Donovan? TROLL . . . ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 And despite all of this chatter, the Raiders are claiming this morning that they "haven't even spoken with the Eagles about McNabb." I read an article with several very good points as to why it would be crazy for Oakland to take McNabb. And since we're talking about Al Davis, I'm expecting it to happen any moment now. Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahZark Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 McNabb to the Redskins. I'm still processing whether I like it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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