The program, tentatively titled "Rams Tailgate," will bring insight to the players and coaches of the Rams organization by showcasing their lives both on and off the field. This deal also includes primetime specials, as well as community events and coverage opportunities, including home and away games.
The goal is to provide Rams football jerseys fans with more than just highlights, according to Lynn Beall, President and General Manager of KSDK.
"The Rams have shown that they're building toward a bright future here in our community, and we want to be part of that," she said.
Danario Alexander visits the Rams jerseys on Monday. He'll also take a physical, and if everything checks out the Rams might have another wide receiver in the mix this month.
As expected, it's all over but the shootin' for a deal between the Rams and second round pick OT Rodger Saffold. His agents flew to STL last night and the ink will start drying this morning.
Spagnuolo is planning fewer live tackling sessions for camp this year. I wonder about that decision. The Rams defense, for all their faults, were one of the best teams in the league in terms of broken tackles. As far as a lighter camp workload for Steven Jackson, that's a pretty smart idea. Why put excess wear and tear on those tires; he knows how to do his job.
It will be interesting to see how the Cowboys employ their top three wide receivers this year: Miles Austin, Roy Williams and rookie Dez Bryant. Austin is coming off a Pro Bowl season, Williams has the size to go along with tremendous talent, but continues to be a disappointment, and Bryant, like Williams, is blessed athletically, but comes with baggage. Bryant played in only three games in 2009 after he was ruled ineligible for violating an NCAA bylaw. That incident and his lackluster showing at his Pro Day caused him to fall in the first round. Bryant has some maturity issues and needs to improve his work ethic, but he's an amazing talent on the field and will immediately become one of Tony Romo's favorite targets.
Williams immediately noticed Bryant's pass-catching ability: "The dude is scary. He's good, and he doesn't even know it yet. He's a man among boys. He's got big hands -- real big hands. When he shakes my hand, his fingers come up to my elbows."
Spiller was the most explosive offensive threat drafted in 2010. In need of a playmaker at wide receiver, the Bills surprised many when they selected the multi-dimensional Spiller with the ninth overall pick. The Bills have a crowded RB depth chart that features Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch, and it could be challenging for Spiller to achieve 10 touchdowns on the ground this season. However, coach Chan Gailey stated that Spiller could split out wide as a receiver in certain packages, which would create matchup problems for the opposition and open another avenue to get him involved in the offense; the result is more opportunities to reach paydirt.
Said Bills GM Buddy Nix, on Spiller's ability to get in the end zone: "He's a playmaker. He's a guy that creates field position and scores points. He's exciting. We need some excitement, somebody that can make a big play and create some things on their own
The consensus entering the April draft was Brandon Graham was a perfect Chris Long fit for a 3-4 defense as an outside rush linebacker. But, the Philadelphia Eagles, who run a 4-3 scheme, thought otherwise and decided the undersized pass rusher would be the ideal complement to All-Pro Trent Cole. The Eagles run an aggressive 4-3 that features multiple looks, including some 3-4. That's a positive for Graham, who was a starter at Michigan for two years and averaged 10 sacks per season during that period. The aggressiveness the Eagles have shown over the years on defense could transition into them being creative with Graham -- using him not only at end, but in the "joker" position where he can unleash havoc.
Coach Andy Reid: "Brandon is a relentless player, and I put a lot of value in guys who play relentless football. I also like defensive linemen that do a good job of playing and making plays on the other side of the line of scrimmage, and there weren't a lot of them better in college football than this kid.
2010年7月28日星期三
2010年7月25日星期日
None of this necessarily means the Redskins will be an overnight contender
The controversy all started back in August 2009, when Jennings received her seasonal flu shot. She had already had seasonal flu shots before, but this time the reaction was severe and debilitating. Over the course of a few weeks, she lost the ability to walk properly or talk normally.
Reports say that she also began to suffer from violent seizures, and recurrent blackouts. Then months later on November 4th, a press release stated that Desiree was making a remarkable recovery. At that moment in time, it wasn't clear whether or not the diagnosis was still dystonia.
She was diagnosed by Dr. Rashid A. Buttar as having a number of conditions, including Acute, Viral Post Immunization Encephalopathy and Mercury Toxicity with secondary respiratory and neurological deficits. The press release did not indicate Jennings suffered from dystonia however.
If we know nothing else about Shanahan and the team he is putting together, at least we know that he doesn't rationalize their weaknesses, or attempt to defend the indefensible. One of the first things he was asked when he was introduced as head coach and vice president of personnel was whether the Redskins were better than their record. He answered: "You are what you are. If you're 4-12, you're 4-12." Shanahan will bring somewhere between 35 or 40 new players to camp. He has turned over fully half the roster that was purportedly so "talented on paper." He's done it quickly and for the most part inexpensively, without awarding huge motivation-sapping contracts. While all the attention has been on his bolder moves, such as grabbing quarterback Donovan McNabb and right tackle Jammal Brown, it's moves such as Larry Johnson and utility lineman Artis Hicks, that may be just as significant if they produce and give the Redskins the substance they've lacked.
Why is Shanahan's brand of optimism more believable than the brands we've listened to before? The most striking thing about Shanahan's leadership is that he doesn't talk so much as he acts. You get the sense Shanahan brought in certain players simply to challenge the status quo. Whether guys like Johnson and Willie Parker get on the field or not, they are already serving Shanahan's purpose. Every coach claims to be demanding, but Shanahan doesn't just demand, he leverages. His remark that Portis needed to work harder in the offseason wasn't a toothless suggestion -- he followed it up by bringing in no fewer than five running backs hungry for a piece of his job. Brian Orakpo Consequently, reports that Portis is putting in the offseason work, so disappointingly untrue last season, are realistic for once.
Shanahan has also made it clear he's not sold on what he sees at wide receiver. He's not sitting around hoping Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly finally mature in their third seasons, or accepting their lip service about becoming big timers. The Redskins go into camp carrying 11 receivers. It's put up or shut up time.
Shanahan has done more than anyone perhaps thought he could in a single Chris Cooley offseason, addressing a variety of urgent needs, while rattling the cages of some established veterans who might be complacent. There's a distinct theme to the sort of guys he's brought in: They are players whose value slipped because they were injured or supposedly worn out, who he is betting can still play at a high level and are deeply motivated to show what they still have. If his judgments about even some of them are right, the Redskins will be considerably better.
Reality check: None of this necessarily means the Redskins will be an overnight contender. They probably aren't going from 4-12 to 10-6 in one season with all they had to do. They're transitioning to a new 3-4 defense, they remain one of the oldest teams in the league, and they're reliant on a lot of "ifs." If Haynesworth reports fit and committed. If the young receivers finally develop. If rookie tackle Trent Williams learns fast on the job. We simply don't know what Portis has left in him, or how much a Joey Galloway can contribute. We don't even know how McNabb will perform -- will we get the Pro Bowler, or the guy who so often threw balls at his receivers' feet last year?
The fact is, they could be considerably improved and still be an under-.500 team. For that reason, Redskins football jerseys prognosticators are all over the map -- Fox Sports has them at No. 17 in its power rankings, while the New York Times has them last in the NFC East for the third straight year.
But the ace in the hole is Shanahan. There's a sure-handedness, and an I-mean-business aura to his dealings that we haven't seen at Redskins Park in years, not even during Joe Gibbs's tenure. The bet here is that Shanahan's presence alone is worth at least eight victories -- although in an interview with Redskins.com last week, he spoke as if 8-8 would be a cringe-worthy failure. "To go 8-8 in Denver, I didn't want to go out, I didn't want to eat. You're embarrassed because it's your name on the football team." There is no reason for Redskins jerseys fans to "temper" their expectations, he declared. Even that wasn't phony optimism on Shanahan's part -- it's based on his record. He had just two losing seasons in 14 years in Denver. Nine times he won nine games or more.
Reports say that she also began to suffer from violent seizures, and recurrent blackouts. Then months later on November 4th, a press release stated that Desiree was making a remarkable recovery. At that moment in time, it wasn't clear whether or not the diagnosis was still dystonia.
She was diagnosed by Dr. Rashid A. Buttar as having a number of conditions, including Acute, Viral Post Immunization Encephalopathy and Mercury Toxicity with secondary respiratory and neurological deficits. The press release did not indicate Jennings suffered from dystonia however.
If we know nothing else about Shanahan and the team he is putting together, at least we know that he doesn't rationalize their weaknesses, or attempt to defend the indefensible. One of the first things he was asked when he was introduced as head coach and vice president of personnel was whether the Redskins were better than their record. He answered: "You are what you are. If you're 4-12, you're 4-12." Shanahan will bring somewhere between 35 or 40 new players to camp. He has turned over fully half the roster that was purportedly so "talented on paper." He's done it quickly and for the most part inexpensively, without awarding huge motivation-sapping contracts. While all the attention has been on his bolder moves, such as grabbing quarterback Donovan McNabb and right tackle Jammal Brown, it's moves such as Larry Johnson and utility lineman Artis Hicks, that may be just as significant if they produce and give the Redskins the substance they've lacked.
Why is Shanahan's brand of optimism more believable than the brands we've listened to before? The most striking thing about Shanahan's leadership is that he doesn't talk so much as he acts. You get the sense Shanahan brought in certain players simply to challenge the status quo. Whether guys like Johnson and Willie Parker get on the field or not, they are already serving Shanahan's purpose. Every coach claims to be demanding, but Shanahan doesn't just demand, he leverages. His remark that Portis needed to work harder in the offseason wasn't a toothless suggestion -- he followed it up by bringing in no fewer than five running backs hungry for a piece of his job. Brian Orakpo Consequently, reports that Portis is putting in the offseason work, so disappointingly untrue last season, are realistic for once.
Shanahan has also made it clear he's not sold on what he sees at wide receiver. He's not sitting around hoping Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly finally mature in their third seasons, or accepting their lip service about becoming big timers. The Redskins go into camp carrying 11 receivers. It's put up or shut up time.
Shanahan has done more than anyone perhaps thought he could in a single Chris Cooley offseason, addressing a variety of urgent needs, while rattling the cages of some established veterans who might be complacent. There's a distinct theme to the sort of guys he's brought in: They are players whose value slipped because they were injured or supposedly worn out, who he is betting can still play at a high level and are deeply motivated to show what they still have. If his judgments about even some of them are right, the Redskins will be considerably better.
Reality check: None of this necessarily means the Redskins will be an overnight contender. They probably aren't going from 4-12 to 10-6 in one season with all they had to do. They're transitioning to a new 3-4 defense, they remain one of the oldest teams in the league, and they're reliant on a lot of "ifs." If Haynesworth reports fit and committed. If the young receivers finally develop. If rookie tackle Trent Williams learns fast on the job. We simply don't know what Portis has left in him, or how much a Joey Galloway can contribute. We don't even know how McNabb will perform -- will we get the Pro Bowler, or the guy who so often threw balls at his receivers' feet last year?
The fact is, they could be considerably improved and still be an under-.500 team. For that reason, Redskins football jerseys prognosticators are all over the map -- Fox Sports has them at No. 17 in its power rankings, while the New York Times has them last in the NFC East for the third straight year.
But the ace in the hole is Shanahan. There's a sure-handedness, and an I-mean-business aura to his dealings that we haven't seen at Redskins Park in years, not even during Joe Gibbs's tenure. The bet here is that Shanahan's presence alone is worth at least eight victories -- although in an interview with Redskins.com last week, he spoke as if 8-8 would be a cringe-worthy failure. "To go 8-8 in Denver, I didn't want to go out, I didn't want to eat. You're embarrassed because it's your name on the football team." There is no reason for Redskins jerseys fans to "temper" their expectations, he declared. Even that wasn't phony optimism on Shanahan's part -- it's based on his record. He had just two losing seasons in 14 years in Denver. Nine times he won nine games or more.
2010年7月21日星期三
St. Louis Rams lies on the shoulders of their marquee
That shoulder. Oh that precious, precious Bradford joint. How just months ago you were the consternation of the universe; how now you are 193% healthy. We don't know you, but we're scared to death of you. We trust you, but then again, we don't trust you at all. You seem to be fan-friendly, but you've never had 275 lbs of twisted, juiced (probably) steel come at you with the fury of a thousand scorned Bieber fans and try to gnaw at you like a chew toy.
This worst-case scenario for the Rams is actually, if not probable, at least on the table.
Bradford, the future franchise and soon-to-be newly-minted highest-paid rookie in football hasn't played in a real football game since injuring his shoulder at Oklahoma nearly a year ago. Good thing blitzing linebackers won't be jealous of the last guy before the new collective bargaining agreement to get an insane amount of cash for proving nothing, right?
Bradford getting injured may not kill a poor team in 2010… It probably WILL kill a franchise.
Any semblance of hope for the future of the new St. Louis Rams jerseys lies on the shoulders of their marquee first round pick and new face of the franchise. If he starts out his career carrying a clipboard in one hand with a sling on the other? Let's just say Ari Gold will be setting a meeting up with Rams ownership to see about their interest in Los Angeles.
No one is really 100% confident that the Rams can survive in St. Louis. We're all hopeful they can, but in order to prosper, Joe 6-Pack has to give a crap.
A.J. Feeley does not get Joe 6-Pack excited. Keith Null will be Joe 6-Pack soon enough. If you're locked in for 50M+ in guaranteed money for a guy that can't play in a stadium with no fans and a city with no interest… well, that sounds like the recipe for the dirtiest four letters in STL Sport: M-O-V-E.
2. 0-16 becomes reality!
They've teased us with it the past few years. But 2010 may finally be the year where the Rams football jerseys get that elusive perfect season. No wins, all losses!
Almost as tough as going 16-0, 0-16 takes more than sheer incompetence. You need horrible luck, putrid coaching, no slip-ups from the other teams—they have to be perfect, too—and a real dedication to mailing it in. Remember, Richie Incognito is no longer around to get those critical 15- yard personal fouls that you really need to throw in the towel week in and week out!
The Rams schedule appears to be front loaded with land-mines to this achievement, most notably the Seahawks at home and a game in Oakland. Two fairly week teams. But if they can get through week 6 without a single W, then perfection can be realized week 17 at New Orleans.
Nice.
The defending Super Bowl champs putting the final touches on a winless season for the Rams.
3: Stan Kroenke demands a new stadium!
The Edward Jones Dome may not be the worst stadium when it c omes to game experience in the NFL...
I KID. I kid.
It's the worst by far. Or at least tied with Jacksonville. (Side: remember when they thought they were going to need that space for conventions and stuff? Ah, the good old days.) And even worse, the stadium doesn't print money like some of the new NFL palaces popping up all over the country.
The Rams lease ends after the 2014 season, and if the EJD isn't in the top 25% of all stadiums Chris Long in a number of criteria, well, the Rams can pretty much do whatever the hell they want.
In short—the number one priority for the new Rams ownership group after finalizing the deal to buy 100% of the team is to figure out how to either screw the CVC for an even more sweetheart lease or demand a new stadium that would pretty much be a toxic bomb for any local politician talking up that cross.
Kroenke has cryptically indicated that he's willing to work with the city and the CVC on an amicable resolution. But 2015 is creeping up on all of us and once this issue is broached, this year or the next few, it's going to be the line in the sand where the Rams are either getting something new or leaving town.
4. Steven Jackson requests a trade!
I mean, one star player can only take so much.
Another lackluster start and all those whispers about SJ39 wasting his prime toiling for a crap team in a small media market start to get louder in his ear. Or perhaps he realizes that never playing on a team with a winning record is just not acceptable after 8 years in a league that does everything it can to have parity.
Whatever the reason, Jackson looking for a life raft out of town will not only cripple a bad team on the field immediately, it will undermine the credibility of the front office, deter future free agents from coming on board, and allow Rams fans to see a top 5 running back dominate for another team as he gushes about how happy he is now to be out of St. Louis.
Just a few minutes ago I had the opportunity and the privilege to talk to Shirley Sherrod on the phone," Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told reporters late this afternoon. "I wanted to offer my personal and profound apologies for the pain and discomfort that's been caused to her and her family over the last several days."
Vilsack said he caught Sherrod in the airport on her way up to New York City from Atlanta and "she was extraordinarily gracious." He said he told her that he "regretted the circumstances" that led to her resignation and he "took full responsibility for them."
"I did not think before I acted," Vilsack said, explaining that he was on the road Monday and had only read a partial transcript of her remarks.
The former governor of Iowa said he asked Sherrod "if she would be interested in figuring out a way forward," indicating he offered her a job having to do with various legal claims against the Agriculture Department by women and minority farmers who claim that they've been discriminated against through the USDA loan program. Noting that Sherrod has been a claimant against the Agriculture Department, Vilsack said she "has a unique set of skills trying to turn the page on our civil rights chapter which has been difficult."
I miss him already.
This worst-case scenario for the Rams is actually, if not probable, at least on the table.
Bradford, the future franchise and soon-to-be newly-minted highest-paid rookie in football hasn't played in a real football game since injuring his shoulder at Oklahoma nearly a year ago. Good thing blitzing linebackers won't be jealous of the last guy before the new collective bargaining agreement to get an insane amount of cash for proving nothing, right?
Bradford getting injured may not kill a poor team in 2010… It probably WILL kill a franchise.
Any semblance of hope for the future of the new St. Louis Rams jerseys lies on the shoulders of their marquee first round pick and new face of the franchise. If he starts out his career carrying a clipboard in one hand with a sling on the other? Let's just say Ari Gold will be setting a meeting up with Rams ownership to see about their interest in Los Angeles.
No one is really 100% confident that the Rams can survive in St. Louis. We're all hopeful they can, but in order to prosper, Joe 6-Pack has to give a crap.
A.J. Feeley does not get Joe 6-Pack excited. Keith Null will be Joe 6-Pack soon enough. If you're locked in for 50M+ in guaranteed money for a guy that can't play in a stadium with no fans and a city with no interest… well, that sounds like the recipe for the dirtiest four letters in STL Sport: M-O-V-E.
2. 0-16 becomes reality!
They've teased us with it the past few years. But 2010 may finally be the year where the Rams football jerseys get that elusive perfect season. No wins, all losses!
Almost as tough as going 16-0, 0-16 takes more than sheer incompetence. You need horrible luck, putrid coaching, no slip-ups from the other teams—they have to be perfect, too—and a real dedication to mailing it in. Remember, Richie Incognito is no longer around to get those critical 15- yard personal fouls that you really need to throw in the towel week in and week out!
The Rams schedule appears to be front loaded with land-mines to this achievement, most notably the Seahawks at home and a game in Oakland. Two fairly week teams. But if they can get through week 6 without a single W, then perfection can be realized week 17 at New Orleans.
Nice.
The defending Super Bowl champs putting the final touches on a winless season for the Rams.
3: Stan Kroenke demands a new stadium!
The Edward Jones Dome may not be the worst stadium when it c omes to game experience in the NFL...
I KID. I kid.
It's the worst by far. Or at least tied with Jacksonville. (Side: remember when they thought they were going to need that space for conventions and stuff? Ah, the good old days.) And even worse, the stadium doesn't print money like some of the new NFL palaces popping up all over the country.
The Rams lease ends after the 2014 season, and if the EJD isn't in the top 25% of all stadiums Chris Long in a number of criteria, well, the Rams can pretty much do whatever the hell they want.
In short—the number one priority for the new Rams ownership group after finalizing the deal to buy 100% of the team is to figure out how to either screw the CVC for an even more sweetheart lease or demand a new stadium that would pretty much be a toxic bomb for any local politician talking up that cross.
Kroenke has cryptically indicated that he's willing to work with the city and the CVC on an amicable resolution. But 2015 is creeping up on all of us and once this issue is broached, this year or the next few, it's going to be the line in the sand where the Rams are either getting something new or leaving town.
4. Steven Jackson requests a trade!
I mean, one star player can only take so much.
Another lackluster start and all those whispers about SJ39 wasting his prime toiling for a crap team in a small media market start to get louder in his ear. Or perhaps he realizes that never playing on a team with a winning record is just not acceptable after 8 years in a league that does everything it can to have parity.
Whatever the reason, Jackson looking for a life raft out of town will not only cripple a bad team on the field immediately, it will undermine the credibility of the front office, deter future free agents from coming on board, and allow Rams fans to see a top 5 running back dominate for another team as he gushes about how happy he is now to be out of St. Louis.
Just a few minutes ago I had the opportunity and the privilege to talk to Shirley Sherrod on the phone," Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told reporters late this afternoon. "I wanted to offer my personal and profound apologies for the pain and discomfort that's been caused to her and her family over the last several days."
Vilsack said he caught Sherrod in the airport on her way up to New York City from Atlanta and "she was extraordinarily gracious." He said he told her that he "regretted the circumstances" that led to her resignation and he "took full responsibility for them."
"I did not think before I acted," Vilsack said, explaining that he was on the road Monday and had only read a partial transcript of her remarks.
The former governor of Iowa said he asked Sherrod "if she would be interested in figuring out a way forward," indicating he offered her a job having to do with various legal claims against the Agriculture Department by women and minority farmers who claim that they've been discriminated against through the USDA loan program. Noting that Sherrod has been a claimant against the Agriculture Department, Vilsack said she "has a unique set of skills trying to turn the page on our civil rights chapter which has been difficult."
I miss him already.
2010年7月19日星期一
The St. Louis Rams and top overall pick Sam Bradford
The biggest sports surprise of the past week came from a 27-year-old South African who grew up on a dairy farm. Louis Oosthuizen entered the 139th British Open ranked No. 54 in the world, but he managed to blow away the competition at St. Andrews with a four-day total of 16-under-par 272.
In one of the most impressive, Tiger-Woods-like routs on the course, Oosthuizen Steven Jackson captured the claret jug by seven shots over England's Lee Westwood. But as Golf.com's Damon Hack explains, Oosthuizen wasn't always that smooth on the golf course. His hot temper and history of mistakes kept him from fulfilling the potential that fellow star golfers knew he had.
But in this year's Open, he quashed all doubts, leaving Woods to struggle for a 3-under, 23rd-place finish and Phil Mickelson to end up 48th.
Oosthuizen's victory Sunday night was just a warmup for what's ahead this week.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals (7 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Matt Holliday's RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning Sunday propelled the Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the win, the Cards completed their first four-game sweep of the Dodgers since July 1987. It put them a half-game ahead of the Reds in the NL Central – and that was without Albert Pujols, who took the day off.
And while the Cards are riding a four-game win streak, the Phillies Chris Long will be just hours removed from their losing their third straight road series. Philly fell to the Chicago Cubs 11-6 Sunday night as ace Roy Halladay beaned All-Star Marion Byrd twice and gave up two homers, to Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto.
St. Louis right-hander Blake Hawksworth (3-5, 4.73 ERA) will face off against Kyle Kendrick (5-3, 4.44) and look to snap the Cards' four-game home losing streak to Philadelphia and claim six straight for the first time since September 2008.
The new St. Louis Rams jerseys and top overall pick Sam Bradford started contract talks over the weekend, however a deal is not expected to be made any time soon, according to the "Post Dispatch."
The Oklahoma product is expected to get somehwere between 45 and 50 million dollars in guaranteed money, which would be higher than last year's top pick, quarterback Matthew Stafford, who received just under 42 million in guaranteed money.
The Rams open up training camp on July 28th in Earth City.
In one of the most impressive, Tiger-Woods-like routs on the course, Oosthuizen Steven Jackson captured the claret jug by seven shots over England's Lee Westwood. But as Golf.com's Damon Hack explains, Oosthuizen wasn't always that smooth on the golf course. His hot temper and history of mistakes kept him from fulfilling the potential that fellow star golfers knew he had.
But in this year's Open, he quashed all doubts, leaving Woods to struggle for a 3-under, 23rd-place finish and Phil Mickelson to end up 48th.
Oosthuizen's victory Sunday night was just a warmup for what's ahead this week.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals (7 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Matt Holliday's RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning Sunday propelled the Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the win, the Cards completed their first four-game sweep of the Dodgers since July 1987. It put them a half-game ahead of the Reds in the NL Central – and that was without Albert Pujols, who took the day off.
And while the Cards are riding a four-game win streak, the Phillies Chris Long will be just hours removed from their losing their third straight road series. Philly fell to the Chicago Cubs 11-6 Sunday night as ace Roy Halladay beaned All-Star Marion Byrd twice and gave up two homers, to Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto.
St. Louis right-hander Blake Hawksworth (3-5, 4.73 ERA) will face off against Kyle Kendrick (5-3, 4.44) and look to snap the Cards' four-game home losing streak to Philadelphia and claim six straight for the first time since September 2008.
The new St. Louis Rams jerseys and top overall pick Sam Bradford started contract talks over the weekend, however a deal is not expected to be made any time soon, according to the "Post Dispatch."
The Oklahoma product is expected to get somehwere between 45 and 50 million dollars in guaranteed money, which would be higher than last year's top pick, quarterback Matthew Stafford, who received just under 42 million in guaranteed money.
The Rams open up training camp on July 28th in Earth City.
2010年7月16日星期五
St. Louis on Friday to discuss a contract for the rookie
Bradford never concerned himself with the quarterback rankings and where scouts had him listed on their charts. He knew he had the potential and skills as a player to get a chance to excel at the University level. And so, the hometown kid did not have to travel very far to play with the Oklahoma Sooners.
In his first game for his new team, Bradford completed 21 of 23 attempts for 363 yards and three touchdowns in just little over two quarters against the University of North Texas, breaking the school record for passing yards in a half in the process. His solid play did not end there and through his first nine games, Bradford threw 25 TDs.
Bradford made sure his critics had little to say about his game and dismissed any notion of his early success as beginners' luck. He went on to capture the Heisman Trophy, an award given to the most outstanding player in collegiate football, after the 2008 season.
In no rush to jump feet first in the pros, which many expected him to do, Bradford Steven Jackson opted to stay as the Sooners' quarterback and bring home the school's eight national championship, and first since the 2000 campaign.
But somewhere along the lines, Bradford's illustrious plan fell apart after suffering a serious injury to his throwing shoulder.
Bradford announced that he would have season-ending surgery on his injured right shoulder. He discussed that decision with his team mates and those who have been in a similar situation.
"We've been trading phone calls," Alex Smith of the San Francisco 49ers stated. "He called, twice. When you've torn ligaments in your shoulder, it takes time to heal. It's different than other positions. When you take hits like that, it impairs your ability to throw the ball."
Smith knows all about that. He first injured his throwing Chris Long shoulder in 2007 and was limited to seven games.
The junior also announced that he would not return to the team for the 2010 season and became the first underclassman to declare for the 2010 NFL Draft. "To make this decision and realize I've probably played my last game," Bradford said before hesitating, "it's really tough."
The time was now for the quarterback to try his luck in the National Football League and carry over his success at the collegiate level.
"I think I'm back. The arm feels great," said Bradford when asked about his shoulder prior to the draft. That is all the Saint Louis Rams needed to hear and after seeing him throw the ball around during his pro day practice, the Rams selected Bradford with the No. 1 overall pick.
The St. Louis Rams jerseys, who attempted to work out a contract with quarterback Sam Bradford(notes) before picking him first overall in the NFL draft, are ready to start negotiating again, according to ESPN.
ESPN reports that representatives for the 22-year-old Oklahoma alum will be in St. Louis on Friday to discuss a contract for the rookie.
In his first game for his new team, Bradford completed 21 of 23 attempts for 363 yards and three touchdowns in just little over two quarters against the University of North Texas, breaking the school record for passing yards in a half in the process. His solid play did not end there and through his first nine games, Bradford threw 25 TDs.
Bradford made sure his critics had little to say about his game and dismissed any notion of his early success as beginners' luck. He went on to capture the Heisman Trophy, an award given to the most outstanding player in collegiate football, after the 2008 season.
In no rush to jump feet first in the pros, which many expected him to do, Bradford Steven Jackson opted to stay as the Sooners' quarterback and bring home the school's eight national championship, and first since the 2000 campaign.
But somewhere along the lines, Bradford's illustrious plan fell apart after suffering a serious injury to his throwing shoulder.
Bradford announced that he would have season-ending surgery on his injured right shoulder. He discussed that decision with his team mates and those who have been in a similar situation.
"We've been trading phone calls," Alex Smith of the San Francisco 49ers stated. "He called, twice. When you've torn ligaments in your shoulder, it takes time to heal. It's different than other positions. When you take hits like that, it impairs your ability to throw the ball."
Smith knows all about that. He first injured his throwing Chris Long shoulder in 2007 and was limited to seven games.
The junior also announced that he would not return to the team for the 2010 season and became the first underclassman to declare for the 2010 NFL Draft. "To make this decision and realize I've probably played my last game," Bradford said before hesitating, "it's really tough."
The time was now for the quarterback to try his luck in the National Football League and carry over his success at the collegiate level.
"I think I'm back. The arm feels great," said Bradford when asked about his shoulder prior to the draft. That is all the Saint Louis Rams needed to hear and after seeing him throw the ball around during his pro day practice, the Rams selected Bradford with the No. 1 overall pick.
The St. Louis Rams jerseys, who attempted to work out a contract with quarterback Sam Bradford(notes) before picking him first overall in the NFL draft, are ready to start negotiating again, according to ESPN.
ESPN reports that representatives for the 22-year-old Oklahoma alum will be in St. Louis on Friday to discuss a contract for the rookie.
2010年7月14日星期三
Takes from Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Unga worked out for 20 teams as part of his Pro Day and raised more than one eyebrow from scouts and coaches.
Michael Lombardio of speculates that Unga could go in the third-round and has drawn serious interest from the St. Louis Rams, new Tampa Bay Buccaneers jerseys and Miami Dolphins.
The Chicago Bears are also "very interested" in obtaining Unga.
The former Cougar met with team GM Jerry Angelo and director of player personnel Tim Ruskell recently in Chicago. It appearantly went very well.
Meanwhile, Rays owner Stuart Sternberg, whose team shares the American League East division with the Yankees (who hold spring training in Tampa), said in a statement: "George Steinbrenner's impact on both the game of baseball and in the Tampa Bay community will have an everlasting effect on us all. We send our deepest sympathies to the Steinbrenner family and the Yankees organization."
"As I learn more about the Tampa Bay community, it's very evident that George Steinbrenner established a tremendous legacy here," said Jeff Vinik, new owner of the Lightning. "He was one of Tampa's greatest citizens and one of the most benevolent and successful owners in all of sports. We all can learn from his leadership in giving back to those less fortunate and those who mentor our young people. Collectively, we all need to work together to try to fill the void in the community his passing creates."
Thorn in their side
George Steinbrenner's impact as the most famous sports franchise owner is well-known. But his impact is still being felt by the city of St. Petersburg and the Rays, a front-runner this year in the standings but not when it comes to filling the Tropicana Field stands.
"Everyone wonders why the Rays don't have the undivided attention of the area," writer Peter Golenbock said. "The reason they don't have the undivided attention is because of the Yankees."
The Yankees remain Tampa's team to many, and Steinbrenner did everything he could to keep it that way. He tried to sabotage St. Petersburg's attempts to build a baseball stadium in the late 1980s and early 1990s as the city tried to recruit another franchise that didn't belong to him.
"He didn't have as much power as he thought he did because he tried everything he could to keep St. Pete from getting the Trop," Golenbock said. "He did everything he could to try and muck up St. Petersburg from getting that stadium."'I'm going to miss him'Yogi Berra heard the news from his wife, Carmen, who got a call from a reporter early Tuesday to say that George Steinbrenner had died.
2010年7月12日星期一
The St. Louis Rams are expected to launch
That's when Rams negotiator Kevin Demoff's vacation is over and he plans to meet with Tom Condon, Bradford's agent.
"That's why I hired an agent," Bradford said when asked about whether he'll get involved in the talks. "I don't want to deal with any of that stuff. That stuff's all on (Condon). I've done my part to get myself here. Now, it's his job to get me in camp."
Per the report, Bradford could be in line for as much as $45 million to $50 million in guaranteed money.
That's an increase over last year's top overall pick, Matthew Stafford, who signed a six-year, $72 million deal that included $41.75 million in guaranteed money.
If you read my preview of the Panthers, you know how little I think of this team. I'm sorry, but there isn't a team in the league that is going to be led by Matt Moore or Jimmy Clausen – or anyone who might lose the quarterback job to one of those two – that is going to win games. It just isn't going to happen.
Carolina is a team in flux, and it still seems that head coach John Fox is on his way out the door one way or the other. The defense just isn't the same as it was last year with Julius Peppers rushing off the end, and it certainly isn't the unit of a few years ago when Peppers and DT Kris Jenkins were on the same defensive line.
The only thing this team has going for it is its rushing attack. You won't find a much better duo of backs in this league than Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams, both of which cracked the 1,000-yard barrier in '09. Aside from that though, Carolina is a disgrace. The oddsmakers think that the Panthers are winning 7.5 games? Balderdash. Not even in the NFC South will the Panthers reach .500 this year, and until the oddsmakers figure it all out, they are going to be on a swoon against the NFL spreads.
Again, is this a train wreck waiting to happen? After starting the season at 6-0 SU and ATS, Broncos betting fanatics went a whopping 2-8 SU and 3-7 ATS over the last 10 games of the '09 campaign. In the final three weeks of the season alone, Denver lost to both Kansas City and Oakland...at home. Yikes.
Head coach Josh McDaniels is now putting his career on the line, going "all-in" with the left arm of QB Tim Tebow. The Broncos traded up in the first round of the NFL Draft to grab the "chosen boy" out of the University of Florida in spite of the fact that most believe his game just doesn't translate to the NFL.
It is already debatable whether McDaniels should still have a job after suspending several key players of his team for the final week of the season for internal team disputes and blowing that 6-0 record to start the season. Now, WR Brandon Marshall is playing in Miami after essentially forcing a trade out of town, and the Broncos don't have any legitimately viable options to replace him.
Steve SpagnuoloFor whatever reason, the NFL oddsmakers have tabbed the Rams as a team that can win five games in 2010. Yes, there is reason for optimism in the Gateway to the West with the addition of Oklahoma Sooners QB Sam Bradford. But can we really count on a guy who hasn't thrown a football in a meaningful game in almost an entire year to win six NFL games?
2010年7月7日星期三
Two seasons ago Arizona lost the Super Bowl
He will be there for sure," Fitzgerald said this week following a workout at the training sessions he helps to conduct on the University of Minnesota campus. "Who would turn down $13 million? Would you?"
Fitzgerald was talking about the amount Favre is due to make this coming season. Told by the reporter that he wouldn't turn down $5 million, Fitzgerald laughed and said, "You wouldn't turn down $100,000."
Fitzgerald, whose father, Larry, is a veteran Twin Cities sportswriter and radio host, grew up rooting for the Vikings and served as a ball boy for the team during his youth. But given the Vikings' success with Favre last season, Fitzgerald said he wouldn't be bothered in the least if the future Hall of Fame quarterback decided to retire.
Sorry for the sporadic posting the past few weeks. Arizona Cardinals jerseys I am now officially back from the hometown of BYU backup center James Anderson (Page, Ariz.) and a few days at beautiful Lake Powell, and it's time to catch up on a myriad of BYU sports happenings while I've been away. Hopefully, there shouldn't be any more long breaks between blog posts from now until the Cougars begin fall camp on Aug. 7.
I'm not sure if I need to say anymore. I just feel sorry for Larry Fitzgerald and Darnell Dockett.
Larry will keep playing hard but his numbers will suffer now that Warner has gone, add to that Boldin is no longer there to help. This looks like a long hard season for Mr Fitzgerald.
Now don't get me started on Mr Dockett, since the Super Bowl run he hasn't been happy. Will he be this year, me thinks not.
The Cards should finish in second place behind the 49ers but week 17 will be there final game of the season.
They do have one lucky break, they get to be the first team to get there hands on 'Mr Number One' Sam Bradford.
Fitzgerald was talking about the amount Favre is due to make this coming season. Told by the reporter that he wouldn't turn down $5 million, Fitzgerald laughed and said, "You wouldn't turn down $100,000."
Fitzgerald, whose father, Larry, is a veteran Twin Cities sportswriter and radio host, grew up rooting for the Vikings and served as a ball boy for the team during his youth. But given the Vikings' success with Favre last season, Fitzgerald said he wouldn't be bothered in the least if the future Hall of Fame quarterback decided to retire.
Sorry for the sporadic posting the past few weeks. Arizona Cardinals jerseys I am now officially back from the hometown of BYU backup center James Anderson (Page, Ariz.) and a few days at beautiful Lake Powell, and it's time to catch up on a myriad of BYU sports happenings while I've been away. Hopefully, there shouldn't be any more long breaks between blog posts from now until the Cougars begin fall camp on Aug. 7.
I'm not sure if I need to say anymore. I just feel sorry for Larry Fitzgerald and Darnell Dockett.
Larry will keep playing hard but his numbers will suffer now that Warner has gone, add to that Boldin is no longer there to help. This looks like a long hard season for Mr Fitzgerald.
Now don't get me started on Mr Dockett, since the Super Bowl run he hasn't been happy. Will he be this year, me thinks not.
The Cards should finish in second place behind the 49ers but week 17 will be there final game of the season.
They do have one lucky break, they get to be the first team to get there hands on 'Mr Number One' Sam Bradford.
2010年7月6日星期二
Coryell had a decent NFL coaching
His first NFL head coaching job was with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1973. The franchise hadn't been to the playoffs since it was in Chicago in 1948, but Coryell guided the Cardinals to NFC East division titles in 1974 and 1975. His five-season record with St. Louis was 42-29-1, including 0-2 in the playoffs.
He then coached the "Air Coryell" San Diego Chargers from 1978 through midseason 1986. His record was 76-60, including 3-4 in the playoffs. When the NFL adopted rules to encourage passing, no coach took more advantage than Coryell. His stars included quarterback Dan Fouts and receivers John Jefferson, Charlie Joiner, Wes Chandler and Kellen Winslow. Fouts, Joiner and Winslow are Hall of Famers, and their coach should be, too.
Coryell had a decent NFL coaching record (114-89-1) but his greatest contribution to the sport was his genius in the passing game. The high-flying Chargers were the most entertaining show in the league and helped make the NFL America's new favorite sport.
# The Canadian Football League delivered one of the best advertisements for its product Thursday night as Saskatchewan defeated Montreal 54-41 in overtime in the first of 14 CFL games to be carried on the NFL Network this season. The Roughriders rallied from a 33-12 deficit early in the third quarter to win in an extremely entertaining game for viewers in the U.S.
Stock We Already Thought Was Bankrupted: Chan Gailey
Bonus points if you even knew that Buffalo's coach was Gailey. Once the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, we were convinced that Gailey's career was over as a head coach after his brief stint with the Dallas Cowboys.
It's not like this is a man that has succeeded wherever he has gone. He wasn't a smashing success with the Miami Dolphins as the offensive coordinator there for two years. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets had at least some modest success, but ultimately, the team fired him in 2007. The Kansas City Chiefs held on to Gailey for a year as an offensively coordinator before canning him before the start of the '09 season.
So why did the Bills jerseys bring him in to coach their team? We may never really find out.
Buying or Selling the new Buffalo Bills jerseys
First round NFL draft selection C.J. Spiller is the only player to get excited about on this team aside from Byrd and perhaps WR Lee Evans. We know that Spiller's speed in second to none for running backs on this team, and if Gailey doesn't make sure that he touches the ball at least 20 times per game this year, he should be fired on the spot.
There just isn't enough talent anywhere on the field for Buffalo to make a huge impact, particularly in a division in which the Jets and Patriots are the kings of the castle.
He then coached the "Air Coryell" San Diego Chargers from 1978 through midseason 1986. His record was 76-60, including 3-4 in the playoffs. When the NFL adopted rules to encourage passing, no coach took more advantage than Coryell. His stars included quarterback Dan Fouts and receivers John Jefferson, Charlie Joiner, Wes Chandler and Kellen Winslow. Fouts, Joiner and Winslow are Hall of Famers, and their coach should be, too.
Coryell had a decent NFL coaching record (114-89-1) but his greatest contribution to the sport was his genius in the passing game. The high-flying Chargers were the most entertaining show in the league and helped make the NFL America's new favorite sport.
# The Canadian Football League delivered one of the best advertisements for its product Thursday night as Saskatchewan defeated Montreal 54-41 in overtime in the first of 14 CFL games to be carried on the NFL Network this season. The Roughriders rallied from a 33-12 deficit early in the third quarter to win in an extremely entertaining game for viewers in the U.S.
Stock We Already Thought Was Bankrupted: Chan Gailey
Bonus points if you even knew that Buffalo's coach was Gailey. Once the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, we were convinced that Gailey's career was over as a head coach after his brief stint with the Dallas Cowboys.
It's not like this is a man that has succeeded wherever he has gone. He wasn't a smashing success with the Miami Dolphins as the offensive coordinator there for two years. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets had at least some modest success, but ultimately, the team fired him in 2007. The Kansas City Chiefs held on to Gailey for a year as an offensively coordinator before canning him before the start of the '09 season.
So why did the Bills jerseys bring him in to coach their team? We may never really find out.
Buying or Selling the new Buffalo Bills jerseys
First round NFL draft selection C.J. Spiller is the only player to get excited about on this team aside from Byrd and perhaps WR Lee Evans. We know that Spiller's speed in second to none for running backs on this team, and if Gailey doesn't make sure that he touches the ball at least 20 times per game this year, he should be fired on the spot.
There just isn't enough talent anywhere on the field for Buffalo to make a huge impact, particularly in a division in which the Jets and Patriots are the kings of the castle.
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