He didn't last long he went to the Jets as the 4th pick of the 4th round.
I'm surprised they went for another OL in the 7th round and they went for a TE in the 7th round too. Since they lost their FB I imagine the TE is a good blocker and they will utilize him that way, especially if he has the ability to come out of the backfield and be another safety check down for Romo.
They did draft 2 LBs which I kinda figured they would do since they seem to have a lot of injuries at that position. And another DL so it looks like they pretty much filled their wish list, except for one thing a punt returning WR!!
Sometimes I start reading in sequence...but maybe I should just read until I get to the bottom. 82, you answered my previous questions.
I've always thought the NFL never placed enough premium on competent offensive linemen -- especially from the blindside.
They could use LBs...but hey -- how about if Dez returns some punts? (chyeah, as though, right? :-)
good ,they got the O lineman they needed in the 1st pick . They moved up to the #1 pick in the 2nd round to pick a Dback to replace Rolle (cost them 3 later picks ) . They then went for depth on their remaining picks ,including an insurance slot receiver in case Victor Cruz is not ready to start the season.
All three [TEs]they have are coming back and Witten is still performing at a high level.
Yes, Jason Witten is still competitive and a leader in that clubhouse, his hands are still good and he's savvy enough to create separation to find voids in the zone, but I've noticed he's lost that crucial step -- especially man-to-man. It doesn't take much for Father Time to take a physical toll. Witten taken a pounding over the years. OTOH Escobar hasn't quite played up to par (blocking issues) but my guess is they still think they can fix that and he will be Witten's successor.
He's looked good at times (don't know about his blocking abilities.)
I didn't know you were into hockey?? I haven't found too many people that were into it cause most don't understand it, especially the pugilistic aspect.
Oh yeah. Been following since the early 70s --the pre-helmet days. Really wild back then. I was fortunate enough to watch Rangers/Islanders/Flyer TV games all the time. Liked both the Rangers and Isle. Despised the Flyers. Not watching NHL hockey as much during the last 10 years or so.
The styles have really changed....people used to love the "pugilistic" or "enforcer" aspects *for* the anticipated entertainment value; I thought the fighting got too distracting, but intimidation and threat made for compelling strategy and gut-checks. If you get Netflix (don't know if it's still there) there was an interesting "30-30" documentary on former Habs' enforcer (and even one-time Ranger/Bruins) Chris Nilan. Mostly played during the 80s/90s but became a heroin addict. Sad story.
So do we need to start a 2015 Playoff thread or wait awhile and do a 2016 Predictions thread or both??? :)
Heh...Whatchoo think? Rangers won 3-2 and tied up the Caps yesterday -- series at 1-1. Ovechkin -- he's the league's Darth Vader...but a heckuva hockey player.
I got hooked on it when I was living in Texas and went thru the Dallas Stars 2 Cup runs (beat Buffalo and lost to NJ).
Ha...the Mike Modano days? The Stars had some excellent teams. Go to many games? NOTHING like the intensity of NHL playoff hockey.
Also apparently, Jones drafted another (I can't recall :-( yet another high-skill/"red flag" player. How did the Boys do in your respective opinion?
Randy Gregory was projected to go 1st round top 10 cause of his pass rushing ability, he supposedly was the best one in the draft. But the dumbass decided to do some weed and ended up failing a drug test and fell about 50 spots before the Cowboys drafted him. They supposedly had a meeting with him were he promised "jerra" that he would walk the straight and narrow so they went ahead and pulled the trigger on him.
The team does seem to have personnel just for dealing with problem children and they seem to do better than any other team at it. It all started back when they traded for Haley and has continued to this day. Anyway I'll guess we will see what happens with Gregory, if they can get him to grow up like they did with Dez then they should have a really good player some day. If not then oh well another wasted draft selection.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
LOL weren't we just talking about Petty's faith a few weeks ago. And the Jets go out and grab another "Fundie."
LOL.
tabbed by some as "Sportsageddon"
Yeah watched my Spurs lose with one second left. Borderline foul call in the last 8 seconds. Great bit of acting on the Clippers part. Not a big NBA guy but get swept up in Spurs fever where I live and when we lived in SA for a few months 5 summers ago.
Was not tracking the heavyweight fight until yesterday. I'm at the car wash and a youngster working there asked me who did I like.
Focus of Sportsageddon weekend was my son's opening day game. We won 12-2. Sonny boy knocked in 4 runs with a bases loaded line shot in the gap. OFs were playing too shallow so with his speed got an in the park HR. First at bat too. Then he drew a walk and scored a run from that. Big kid who pitches had no balls go out of the infield. Three ground balls for outs and one a throwing error. So no perfect game for him:) But a little league no hitter. Too many BBs though which accounts for one run. Good day until....
The coach of the other team calls time out, comes over to the ump and complains we are a "ringer" team and it was unfair to have all these great players. Ump explained to him the rosters are made by the city parks and rec and are fair and equitable. Funny part is this guy never complained when his son was on my team last year. I even emailed and texted the guy two months before the season to ask him if he wanted to help me coach. He never responded. I shook his hand and sat down with him between innings to see if he received my notes. He did. Seems he wanted to coach himself and rolled the dice and let the parks folks pick his roster.
After this age group (starting with 11 years old) the city runs a draft based on try outs. But for the younger kids parents can request the same coach each year with some exceptions. I think they allow only 6-7 of a 14 player roster to be retained. So I have coached some of the same kids since tball. So has 90% of the other coaches.
"The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul.” (Psalm 121:7)
They addressed every issue except for WR/punt returner/kick returner, they usually like to have one guy do all three as the 4th receiver. They had a good one in Harris but he signed with the "Vagiants" for about $15M or so and Jerry didn't match the offer, and rightly so too expensive.
You could also say they didn't address the RB slot but they have 4 so.......
Other than that I can't think of anything else they didn't address but that doesn't mean they can't upgrade here and there with other teams releases and undrafted free agents. They always seem to find at least one undrafted free agent every year to keep.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
They did end up drafting a TE in the 7th because they lost their FB, guys name is Geoff Swaim. According to what I read he is a good blocker and they will utilize him that way, especially if he has the ability to come out of the backfield and be another safety check down for Romo.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
They either believe McFadden solves that void, OR will rummage thru roster dumpsters and free agency.
I was watching the NFL channel while eating supper and all I heard for about 2 minutes was Brian Baldinger whining about how the Cowboys didn't draft a RB.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
And Petty...goes to...THE JETS! (referred to in the New York Post as "polarizing.")
Everything I've seen on Petty so far has been he needs to be tutored for a couple of years before he will be ready to be an everyday QB. Hopefully the Jets feel the same way, if not and he gets thrown to the wolves it may ruin him just like it's ruined a lot of other QBs before him.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
#58. To: CZ82, Liberator, Redleghunter (#57)(Edited)
Knowing the Jest ,they will find gadget plays for him neat the goal line. They couldn't believe Petty was still available in the 4th round . So they moved up to draft him.
Best guess is that Geno Smith and Ryan Fitzpatrick will falter this year and Petty will be the started next year.
It's been what 20-30 years since the Jets last had a decent/franchise QB, or does it go all the way back to Namath?
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Randy Gregory was projected to go 1st round top 10 cause of his pass rushing ability, he supposedly was the best one in the draft. But the dumbass decided to do some weed and ended up failing a drug test and fell about 50 spots before the Cowboys drafted him. They supposedly had a meeting with him were he promised "jerra" that he would walk the straight and narrow so they went ahead and pulled the trigger on him.
HA! "Jerra." Like that talk will help.
Well, THIS guy's doobie-fest just cost him how many millions? Destined for suspension and subsequent arrests for GF/dog beatings.
Anyway I'll guess we will see what happens with Gregory, if they can get him to grow up like they did with Dez then they should have a really good player some day. If not then oh well another wasted draft selection.
It's only Jerra's money. And the usual distraction of "problem children" AND tampering with the fragile psyches of Cowboy fans ;-)
LOL weren't we just talking about Petty's faith a few weeks ago. And the Jets go out and grab another "Fundie."
Yup, how 'bout that? Just talking about the guy. I guess his "potential" depends on how outspoken he is (or isn't) about Jesus.
Yeah watched my Spurs lose with one second left. Borderline foul call in the last 8 seconds. Great bit of acting on the Clippers part. Not a big NBA guy but get swept up in Spurs fever where I live and when we lived in SA for a few months 5 summers ago.
Oh man. 8 secs on the clock? By a questionable foul? Sounds like something that Michael Jordan and the refs used to pull. Not a big NBA guy either...but of all the teams, the Spurs have adopted the concept of "teamwork" well. That's kinda fun to watch.
Was not tracking the heavyweight fight until yesterday. I'm at the car wash and a youngster working there asked me who did I like.
For anyone who remembers Tyson and before, THOSE fights were justifiable hype. Not this.
Focus of Sportsageddon weekend was my son's opening day game. We won 12-2. Sonny boy knocked in 4 runs with a bases loaded line shot in the gap. OFs were playing too shallow so with his speed got an in the park HR. First at bat too. Then he drew a walk and scored a run from that. [against a] Big kid who pitches had no balls go out of the infield.
Hey -- nice day for Coach and his son! Inside the Park slam? 5 ribbie day? The pizza musta tasted good afterward ;-) Big kid pitchers who get shocked by getting bombed is a nice humbling experience.
Good day until....
The coach of the other team calls time out, comes over to the ump and complains we are a "ringer" team and it was unfair to have all these great players. Ump explained to him the rosters are made by the city parks and rec and are fair and equitable. Funny part is this guy never complained when his son was on my team last year.
The sore-loser coach who used to be a sore-loser bully. Seems there's one in every league every year. "Ringers"?? What a great compliment to you and your team, Coach! Lol. Instead of making a scene this guy should have just graciously tipped his cap to your team. Losing like a man is a lesson his kids would have benefited from. He sure had a short memory as his son was on your team last year.
I even emailed and texted the guy two months before the season to ask him if he wanted to help me coach. He never responded. I shook his hand and sat down with him between innings to see if he received my notes. He did. Seems he wanted to coach himself and rolled the dice and let the parks folks pick his roster.
Nice try Red. He wanted to be the boss.... and now blames "ringers" for a loss? Embarrassing. Some guys never learn how to man-up.
After this age group (starting with 11 years old) the city runs a draft based on try outs. But for the younger kids parents can request the same coach each year with some exceptions. I think they allow only 6-7 of a 14 player roster to be retained. So I have coached some of the same kids since tball. So has 90% of the other coaches.
That sounds like a fair system, although I imagine some disappointment that all your guys can't remain with you. Your kids will learn a lot from you. About baseball. AND LIFE. Fortunately, my LL coach's temperament was probably a lot like yours. Today's boys more than ever need that example.
They addressed every issue except for WR/punt returner/kick returner, they usually like to have one guy do all three as the 4th receiver. They had a good one in Harris but he signed with the "Vagiants" for about $15M or so and Jerry didn't match the offer, and rightly so too expensive.
Heh -- WHO?? The "Vagiants"? Not my NY team...or wuz it? lol. Rosters are changing too much these days.
Jerra's still stirring the pot that he's messed up.
You could also say they didn't address the RB slot but they have 4 so.......
It might help Romo's health if they all could block on play-action. How is McFadden with that?
They always seem to find at least one undrafted free agent every year to keep.
Oh, great. Can't wait for Michael Sam's auspicious debut (the nut STILL thinks he's gonna be a Cowboy or Ram.)
They did end up drafting a TE in the 7th because they lost their FB, guys name is Geoff Swaim. According to what I read he is a good blocker and they will utilize him that way, especially if he has the ability to come out of the backfield and be another safety check down for Romo.
Question/Issue answered.
Yep, can see him drifting out of the backfield as a checkdown OR blocking. How are his hands? Witten needs a break now and then.
I was watching the NFL channel while eating supper and all I heard for about 2 minutes was Brian Baldinger whining about how the Cowboys didn't draft a RB.
NOT a big fan of Brian ("did you know I wuz a good OL?") Baldinger. He specializes in second-guessing masquerading as "analysis." FA RBs with potential are a dime a dozen.
Everything I've seen on Petty so far has been he needs to be tutored for a couple of years before he will be ready to be an everyday QB.
Hopefully the Jets feel the same way, if not and he gets thrown to the wolves it may ruin him just like it's ruined a lot of other QBs before him.
90% of the QBs need to sit for at least two years with a clipboard. It's rare that a Wilson or Luck comes out of the shoot as a legit everyday QB. The learning curve is steep, but the Jets are a team that apparently doesn't care about QB "grooming," which why their rooks always look ill-prepared.
Btw -- Have you guys figured out what makes Petty "polarizing"? He's got the physical tools and instincts, right? And he buys his own crab legs as far as I know ;-)
Knowing the Jets ,they will find gadget plays for him neat the goal line. They couldn't believe Petty was still available in the 4th round . So they moved up to draft him.
Yeah, and scar 'em for life when they fail.
Nice move by the Jets...unless they picked Petty just to "Tebow" him. Can't tell with this org.
Best guess is that Geno Smith and Ryan Fitzpatrick will falter this year and Petty will be the started next year.
Well, we know Geno Smith is NOT an NFL QB. Fitzpatrick is an enigma. He had the Bills going to the playoffs a few years ago...until he threw an ill-advise INT to the Giants and lost the game. That seemed to derail him as well as the Bills. I'd say NFL coaching staffs and systems are a much bigger deal than we know. Walsh, Parcells, and Bellichick prove that.
Knowing the Jets (and their psycho fans) they'll be screaming for Petty (until he tosses an INT in his first drive.)
The big kid is my pitcher. He had a great day too. He knocked his own in the park HR. Almost cleared the fence. He has no wheels so I was spinning that arm to get him in gear to make it home:)
"The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul.” (Psalm 121:7)
Well, THIS guy's doobie-fest just cost him how many millions?
Quite a lot of money in the 1st few years of his career, my guess is he won't sign a contract any longer than the standard rookie 4 yr contract.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Destined for suspension and subsequent arrests for GF/dog beatings.
Found a link on the DMN website saying Gregory had bipolar, but when I clicked on it it went nowhere.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
"The blocking ability of Geoff Swaim, in line, what you would call the normal wide tight end, he can do a little bit of (pass catching) but that’s not his stock and trade folks. His stock and trade is knocking people off the line of scrimmage, pulling and moving and leading people up into the hole, but he can do a little bit (pass catching)".
Looked up his stats and he has 13 catches for 84 yds.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
“I was pleasantly surprised to see him,” said private equity executive Bill Kunkler, who helped organize some of the Chicago events. “It would be significant -- he was a key player for Mitt. I kind of just assumed he’s on the bus now. But I can’t speak for whether he’s still doing his due diligence.”
I'm so shocked 'old money' is supporting Jeb.
Only in post-modern America can names like Bush and Clinton even be seriously considered again. Americans need to say 'no' to both.
"The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul.” (Psalm 121:7)
Didn't like his flash at the time but the guy had guts, called his own plays, and didn't accrue his passing stats on RB checkdowns as QBs do so often these days. Seemed as if Namath's typical pass play was a 20 yard out or bomb.
Heh -- "Butt-Fumble" Sanchez will *never* live that play down. OR "count" as a *real* QB. It's a miracle the Jets actually got to a title game with that guy.
The big kid is my pitcher. He had a great day too. He knocked his own in the park HR. Almost cleared the fence. He has no wheels so I was spinning that arm to get him in gear to make it home:)
Aaaah...my bad. Thought sonny bopped his shot of "that" pitcher. Well the day was even better; star hurler AND hitter. Lol -- no wheels?? Man, what a scene -- you frantically cranking the arms (as third base coach?) as sonny is staggering toward home plate. Was there throw home? Did he have to slide? Was wifey at the game to videotape the scene?
Had to cost himself a bundle. These young talented guys think they're invincible...and that *someone* will always cover their azz no matter what. You just hope Gregory just learned his lesson (yeah, I doubt it....these guys "live for today.")
Found a link on the DMN website saying Gregory had bipolar, but when I clicked on it it went nowhere.
Chyeah. "Bi-Polar." Aren't we all when we do something real dopey? That characterization may just be assuming....but can't be sourced because the doc's office (former GF or roomie)doesn't need a lawsuit.
His stock and trade is knocking people off the line of scrimmage, pulling and moving and leading people up into the hole, but he can do a little bit (pass catching)".
Looked up his stats and he has 13 catches for 84 yds.
So in other words, "NO JASON WITTEN."
This guys is...basically a fullback and desperation checkdown :-)
Only in post-modern America can names like Bush and Clinton even be seriously considered again. Americans need to say 'no' to both.
The pods whose (supposed) votes decide national election are American-In-Name-Only (illegal OR dead.)
As usual, the insane, the lazy, Commie, Union, and Statist (many with lucrative goob-jobs) will outnumber the rest of us and elect another subversive. That is if the current emperor and tyrant leaves on schedule. (50-50 odds.)
NY Rangers lost a TOUGH game, 1-zip last night to the Caps :-(
It was a frenetic, wild action-packed display of skill, heart and determination -- despite a 1-0 score. #1-seed Rangers are now down 2-1 in the series. Tomorrow night is a must-win (in DC.)
Meanwhile, with the Yanks up 1-0 in the 8th to the Jays, MGR Joe Girardi inexplicable decides NOT to go to the league's best set-up guy and closer to finish what should have been a masterpiece. They lost 3-1. Girardi blew it.
Wait...the big guy and pitcher who has "no wheels" is your son, right?
Sorry I wrote as if you were 'there.':)
Big kid different kid than my son. My son is tall for his age (10) and thin (and has wheels:). The big kid is a bit chubby and very tall. Puts the smoke in the strike zone. His grandma is his guardian and she keeps a copy of his birth certificate in her purse as he has been challenged on his age by other coaches in the past.
So the big kid almost put one over the fence which is pretty Hooah for his age.
"For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13)
