Jay Cutler Versus Kyle Orton: Why Does Either Player Have to Be Bad?

Jay Cutler is overrated, and Kyle Orton is a system quarterback.

Or is it: Cutler is a wimpy cry baby, and Orton is a simple-minded game-manager?

How about none of those?

Why do either of these guys have to be regarded as fantasy (or real world) busts for 2009 just because they are switching teams?

Yes, they both have new offenses, new coaches, new cities, and new weapons.

But that doesn’t mean they aren’t good or can’t play at an elite level.

Even though both of these players have a hate-wagon following them to every city they go to, I beg of you to relax, sit back, and read an unbiased approach to both of their new situations.

Life is about change, people. Remember the song? “Change, change…will do you good.”

No?

Well, still, both of these guys are talented enough to make things happen in their first year in new colors, and I have evidence as to why I believe so.

 

Jay Cutler

Cutler took over for Jake Plummer midway through the season three years ago, and he showed enough to Mike Shanahan and Co. that they knew they had done the right thing.

Trouble is, they stopped at the quarterback, and never built a new defense.

John Lynch, anyone?

Cutler went on to form a bitter and exciting rivalry with Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers, routinely dominate the Oakland Raiders, and finally turn himself into a sure- fire Pro Bowler in 2008.

You don’t pass for 25 touchdowns and over 4,500 yards on a whim. The guy is talented.

He’s got a Brett Favre-moxie that you can’t teach, a rocket arm, and excellent mobility.

To anyone who doubts his ability to win, or his fading at times in clutch situations, I have some news for you.

The guy is 25-years-old.

He just started coming into his own last year. And while a change in scenery could potentially affect that growth, I believe he’s already reached a confidence and talent level too high to be knocked back down to where he was as a rookie.

In Chicago, he will find no Brandon Marshall’s, no Eddie Royal’s, and no Mike Shanahan.

But he still has weapons.

Devin Hester’s speed and explosiveness could make both players look like magicians in 2008, and Greg Olsen’s size and speed could make Tony Scheffler look like a baby Mark Chmura.

The point is, Cutler may not be quite as “great” as his Denver weapons and numbers made him out to be, but he also isn’t anywhere close to the wimpy, cry baby, drama king that the trade to Chicago made him out to be either.

He still knows how to play football, and he’s talented enough to make things happen with the few weapons that Chicago does have.

Oh, and this time around, he’ll actually have a supportive defense.

 

Kyle Orton

Orton is entering into a system that gave Matt Cassel the quickest quarterback makeover we’ve ever seen.

Cassel had no experience to speak of at any level, and he hadn’t started a football game since high school. We may find out fairly soon in Kansas City that, while the guy is talented, he is nowhere near as good as this system, Randy Moss, and Wes Welker made him out to be.

Do you see the common theme here? Nothing is what you think it is. At least, not when you’re discussing Cutler and Orton.

Orton tossed over 2,900 yards and 18 touchdowns with those average weapons everyone keeps talking about. But he is now walking into Cutler territory, where he has the luxury of having Marshall, Royal, and Scheffler at his disposal.

So, really, which is it?

Did those talented receivers make Cutler, or did Orton’s lack of talent make him? Or is it both?

I say neither.

Orton proved—on a bum ankle for the final four weeks—that he can manage games and is talented enough to put up solid numbers, despite not having polished weapons around him.

With a new cast of friends sharing the load on offense, Orton’s numbers could get halfway to where Cutler was last year.

And as far as that whole “system quarterback” label is concerned—so what?

If he is indeed a system quarterback, then that’s all the more reason to pull the trade that Josh McDaniels orchestrated to nab Orton—a guy who can clearly do what he’s told, when he’s told it, and do it well.

Denver won’t have the defensive support Orton had last year, at least, not immediately. But if McDaniels’ system is anything like Bill Belichick’s in New England, there should be some good results.

 

Fantasy Summary

If you’re looking to draft either of these guys as sleepers, good luck.

It’s becoming more and more obvious that both quarterbacks are getting very comfortable in their new environment, and with all of their respective offensive weapons healthy, there’s no reason to think they both can’t succeed.

Cutler has his defense backing him, as well as a fantastic weapon in Matt Forte, whom people tend to overlook when talking about Cutler’s supporting cast. And whether you like it or not, the guy is actually good.

Orton, on the other hand, is only going to play as bad as Marshall allows him to, and Eddie Royal is set to have huge numbers as the Wes Welker clone.

If those two receivers are putting up elite numbers, don’t you think Orton will reap some of those benefits?

 

Real World Summary

If we’re being realistic, it’s as simple as this:

Orton is good enough to help make the Denver offense go, but their offensive line is still aging, and their entire defense is, well, incomplete.

They are probably still a .500 team, but Orton is too smart and safe to have them lose more than nine games.

Cutler, on the other hand, has a good defense and special teams. And while some of his weapons aren’t necessarily elite or proven yet, the Bears have the athleticism and explosiveness needed to make that jump.

With Cutler’s arm guiding the way, the Bears could enter into the top 10 in the league offensively.

Even if they don’t, Cutler is still better than Orton, and Chicago won’t finish any worse than they did last year. That could equate to Cutler’s first “winning” season.

Bucs Ask the Experts: Which QB?

Bucsblitz.com presents, “Ask the Experts,” an occasional feature in which Scout.com experts present their opinion on questions that impact the Buccaneers. Today, Bucs and Scout.com NFL experts debate which quarterback should be the Opening Day starter for the Bucs on Sept 13.

The St. Petersburg Times reported that Luke McCown will be the top QB on the depth chart when Buccaneers training camp starts on July 31 in Tampa. But who will be the starter when the Bucs open at home against Dallas? Will it be McCown, Byron Leftwich or rookie Josh Freeman?

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The fact that the Buccaneers have three quarterbacks competing for the starting spot is impressive in itself. Any quarterback race can be intriguing, but a three-way race can be a very rare thing to watch.

The question is who will be the starting quarterback for the Bucs this season. Will is be Luke McCown, Byron Leftwich, or the rookie Josh Freeman?

I think McCown is the right choice.

This is a player and he’s been waiting in the wings for four years now. He thought he was going to get his shot on more then a few occasions, but there was always someone in his way whether is be Brian Griese, Jeff Garcia or Jon Gruden.

When given the opportunity in the past, McCown has risen to the occasion and I believe the time is now to see whether he is capable of leading this team.

McCown’s most successful year in the NFL came in 2007 when he played in 5 games, including 4 starts for the Buccaneers. That year, he completed 67.6 percent of his passes with 5 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.

He made a great first impression with the fans after leading the Bucs to a 27-23 victory over the Saints in his first start. During that game, he set career-highs in completions, attempts, and passing yards while tying his previous high of 2 passing touchdowns. ‘

That was the high point of his season though as McCown would continue to play well, but lost his next three starts to Houston, San Francisco, and Carolina. Since then, McCown has only thrown one pass in a game.

Adding Leftwich in the offseason was a smart move, but that does not mean he should be named the starter. He is a reliable backup to have on the team in case of an injury. Unless he can prove that he still has the skills and potential to be the same player who was dominant while in Jacksonville, he should remain with the second team.

When the Bucs used the 17th overall pick to select Josh Freeman out of Kansas State, they hadn’t planned for him to see the field his rookie season. Raheem Morris and Mark Dominik should stick to this plan. The statistics are against Freeman succeeding as a rookie. While some claim he should use this season to learn on the fly, taking the chance of ruining his confidence is just not worth it if you ask me.

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Originally Published at BucsBlitz.com

Breaking News: Redskins First Rounder Orakpo Signs Deal

Brian Orakpo, the No. 13 selection from Texas in this year’s draft, has signed a five-year, $20 million deal ($12.1 guaranteed) with his team, the Washington Redskins.

The deal ended a one-day holdout—Orakpo was the only player absent when camp opened on Thursday. Today he took the field, on his 23rd birthday.

“Got the deal done. My pocket’s a little bigger. On your birthday, it’s always a good thing,” Orakpo said.

Indeed, it was quite a wonderful gift he received. Orakpo gets to show why he received that gift today, as he will be fully participating in afternoon workouts.

Orakpo primarily played defensive end at Texas, where he had 11 sacks last season. The Redskins hope he can be their starting strongside linebacker “who can play end in pass-rushing situations” (AP, Joseph White).

Despite all the good feelings surrounding the signing, Redskins defensive coordinator Greg Blache was not happy when Orakpo was a no-show for the two practices on the first day, especially since he’s learning a new position.

“He’s not getting better,” Blache said Thursday. “We are not getting better as a team. When a guy holds out—doesn’t help him, doesn’t help the football team. The only person it benefits is the agent, so he can recruit people next year.”

 

 

Raiders’ Burgess Not Doing Himself Any Favors

Two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Derrick Burgess was a no-show again Friday at the Oakland Raiders training camp held in Napa, Calif.

This current holdout signals the end, some say, of his career in Oakland, as the one-time NFL-leading sack specialist has yet to make an appearance for any Raiders’ offseason activities. It has been well documented that Burgess has been unhappy in Oakland, due to the coaching change and the fact that the team had not offered him a contract renewal in line with deals signed by other players at his position around the league.

Calm Down Giant Fans, Camp Is Finally Here

As we embark on another training camp, speculation and anticipation have enveloped Giants’ fans in a frenetic fog.

Here are some answers to the questions that have vexed the faithful the past few weeks.

Stop worrying about the passing game.

Two things that work in the Giants favor:

1. They lost Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer but they back filled their spots with younger, faster athletes. Hakeem Nicks,don’t worry, he’ll be signed by camp, is very Michael Irvin-like. Last time I checked, Irvin had a bust in Canton.

When was the last time Steve Smith dropped a pass? Domenik Hixon is a tough receiver. David Tyree is as clutch as they come, and yes I can prove that.

If Mario Manningham stayed all four years at Michigan, where would he have been drafted this year? Uh, the first round…probably ahead of Jeremy Maclin, who the Eagles are gloating over.

Ramses Bardenis big, strong and fast. And he can catch! Travis Beckum is another big kid that will cause match-up problems. That leaves Sinorice Moss, who when healthy can be a deep threat.

2. The Timex Performance Center. The five full-length fields finally allow Eli Manning to throw routes more than 30 yards in practice. The old bubble was restricting the team’s ability to work on the timing and accuracy of deep passes. This will turn Manning into a better passer and help the Giants spread defenses more effectively.

Stop worrying about the linebackers.

The word is that Antonio Pierce is in hot water over his role in the Plaxico thing. That is true, but the DA needs to put pressure on him in order to pin down Burress. This will all be behind us soon…

Michael Boley‘s injury is troubling, but it opens the door for the much improved second-year LB Bryan Kehl and gives Gerris Wilkinson one more shot to show what he’s got.

There is nothing wrong with veterans Danny Clark and Chase Blackburn. These guys are pretty damn good pro players. Plus the emergence of rookie Clint Sintum will quell the fears of all Giant fans. The kid is good.

Stop worrying about Eli.

As stated, he’s going to be sharper now that he can air it out every day. His confidence level will rise and he’ll become a Peyton-like leader. There are only a handful of players that have tenure over him now. He will step up in 2009.

Now, sit back, take a Xanex and enjoy the pre-season.

 

John Fennelly is the founder/publisher of blogNYG.com, the fastest-growing fan-based blog in New York sports.

Taking a Look at Michael Vick’s NFL Options Now That He Is Reinstated

Michael Vick has been reinstated, and is free to sign with any team. But, until he is fully reinstated, he can’t play in a game—but can take part in all of the teams activities.

As we know, two teams have an interest in him. The Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots, both of which have their franchise quarterback.

He says he is “close” to signing a contract with an NFL Team. So if Michael Vick isn’t starting at quarterback, how could he be used?

I could see Bill Belichick using Michael Vick as a Quarterback, Receiver and Running Back. That is, if he still has the same speed. The Ravens could use him in a similar way, but maybe more of a receiver. Maybe that’s why they have interest?

Everyone always criticized Vick for not being a real Quarterback and that he would be a better running back or receiver. Now could be his chance to prove that statement right or wrong.

Another option for Vick would be Washington. They have been looking for a new quarterback all offseason, and Vick could improve Washington’s offense.

Those are just a few options for Vick. I will keep you updated on any news.

Bucs Flashback Briefly, Then Prepare For a New Beginning

It is interesting how the simple game of football can sometimes provide the greatest instances of irony in an already ironic world.

On the eve of one of the more interesting and mysterious days in Tampa Bay Buccaneer history, the team traveled back to its roots and revealed the creamsicle throwback uniforms that they will be wearing for their Nov. 8 contest with Green Bay.

The Bucs seem to be diving head first into this tribute, even referring to them as the 1976 uniforms. Is that really necessary?

As the organization praised the past and talked about how excited fans were for Bucco Bruce’s return, it appeared difficult to keep the minds of everyone from wandering ahead to tomorrow.

Yes, tomorrow the Bucs will open training camp with a morning session at One Buc Palace and an evening session at Raymond James Stadium. They will also unveil some of the most drastic changes in franchise history.

Nothing says new and drastic like debuting a 32-year-old head coach who was the Buccaneer secondary coach just eight months ago.

Raheem Morris’ every move will be under the close, watchful eye of every caring spectator and Tampa area critic beginning tomorrow morning at 10:15.

Many fan favorites have been discarded including, most notably, the one man who actually wore a creamsicle uniform. The release of Derrick Brooks was shocking to his legions of fans in the Tampa Bay area and will leave an awkward hole in the locker room.

Add in the departures of Warrick Dunn, Joey Galloway, Cato June, Jeff Garcia, and first down machine Ike Hilliard, and many Bucs fans will be flipping frantically through their programs this year to match names with numbers.

The most common question that will bombard the Bucs this training camp is the one with the seemingly taboo “R-word.” Over the next 19 days, the Bucs will dance around the rebuilding question like Emmitt Smith in a teal sleeveless button-up on Dancing With the Stars.

They will say that they are trying to put a championship product out on the field immediately and that this Buccaneer team can contend.

They are lying.

The Bucs are now officially in a full-out rebuilding mode and — gasp — it is long overdue.

Over the last few years, Bucs fans have been tortured by the constant short-term solutions of Bruce Allen, putting Scooby-Doo Band-Aids on wounds that need stitches and time to heal. What with the steady stream of one year contracts and washed up veterans.

“Oh we need depth at running back? I hear Charlie Garner is available.”

“Sign that Tim Brown fellow up to be a punt returner and a team public relations disaster. At least he won’t fumble.”

What the Bucs need desperately is what they are getting right now. Not even the most casual of Bucs fans were fooled by the hopeless wild card runs and first round playoff exits with a team that was going no where. The necessary is being done right now but you will not hear anyone in red and pewter admit it.

If you think that the eye of the critics will stop at Raheem Morris and the R-word, then you must have slept through the month of April.

Josh Freeman, possibly the most despised Buccaneer draft pick since Bo Jackson, will make his big training camp debut tomorrow. Under Gruden, we had his “Raider Guys” and it now seems that under Morris we might have his “Kansas State Guys” that get the upper hand in personnel decisions.

Expect fans to have a short leash of patience hooked onto the wide-eyed rookie quarterback.

Other new faces will be much more happily welcomed. Kellen Winslow, Angelo Crowell, and Derrick Ward will certainly receive great hype from the fans attending practice sessions tomorrow.

It will be interesting to monitor the contributions of this trio along with Byron Leftwich. I personally feel that they were all pleasant additions to the franchise.

This is a season of overwhelming uncertainty.

This will be the kind of season that writers, critics, and analysts love. The season that provides the unknown, spewing storyline after storyline along the way.

Most are clueless as to what we are really going to see out of this Buccaneer team this season and that will leave many fans uneasy.

A new beginning is on the horizon and we are just one day away from its arrival.

Now, back to the creamsicles.

Oakland Raiders’ Training Camp: Media Notes for Day Two

The media had their first preview of what the Raider’s training camp is all about as players took the field yesterday and ran drills as part of their two-a-day intensive practices.

Of course, the big story of the day was the signing of rookie Darrius Heyward-Bey and his entrance onto the Napa Valley field much to the relief of head coach Tom Cable.

“It’s a credit to him and his people to get him here on time, all those things to not be missing more than one practice,” said Cable at his podium speech. “With all the learning that is going on I think this is a really big deal for us.”

Although the heat was beating down, the practice itself was pretty cool and timid. Not much time passed after the snap and pass by JaMarcus Russell and the whistle was quick to blow. It seems as if the team is still working out technical difficulties which they did with much precision, according to sources who attended the practice.

Russell, the obvious starter at this point, gave props to four receivers he sees as starters based on their performance at his offseason private practice for the offense. Todd Watkins, Louis Murphy, Will Franklin, and Jonathan Holland were awarded the nod from Russell but Cable declined to announce any starters as of yesterday.

Heyward-Bey’s inclusion into the starting lineup looks good, and pretty obvious as a No. 7 pick, but the active Physically Unable to Perform list now includes WR Javon Walker who just opened up a spot, at least, he says, until after the first game against Dallas, and, assuming he continues to attend practice, Heyward-Bey is likely to step in.

Off the record, Derrick Burgess’ teammates seemed displeased and confused about his decision to boycott practice. And, as Contra Costa Times reporter Jerry McDonald muses, “public issues with Al Davis over money seldom end well.”

Players seemed to be getting accustomed to, and even appreciating, Cable’s direction. Strong side linebacker Jon Alston said, “When we get in on Monday, it’s pop, pop, pop, and you don’t have any excuse about rust, because you’ve already had an opportunity to get it out of the way.”

Plaxico Burress: His Legacy As a New York Giant

“Manning, lobs it. For Burress. Alone. Touchdown New York.”

Those infamous words from Joe Buck when Plaxico Burress caught the game winning touchdown pass in Super Bowl XLII was the greatest line Giant nation heard since “Wide Right.”

Burress, right there and then, became an icon. He will always be remembered as the player who hauled in the most important touchdown in New York Giant history.

Burress signed with the Giants in the ’05 and he provided that number one target that young quarterback Eli Manning needed. Amani Toomer was always a good receiver to throw to, but Burress provided that vertical, big-play ability.

In his first few seasons with New York, Burress was putting up outstanding numbers and was always leading the Giants’ receiving corps. Whenever head coach Tom Coughlin was in need of a big play, he knew that Burress was the right guy to be called upon.

Although the Giants were a solid team, Burress’ first two years with New York both ended with first round playoff loses to the Carolina Panthers and the Philadelphia Eagles, respectively.

In ’07, New York was a Cinderella team and made a magical run throughout the playoffs, capping it off with a monumental upset of the once undefeated New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. Burress and his teammates were on top of the world, and it seemed that nothing could go wrong.

New York entered the ’08 season with a chip on its shoulder. No one was giving the defending Super Bowl champions the respect that they deserved. The Giants started off the season hot and it seemed like capturing back-to-back championships was possible.

Then tragedy struck to not only Burress, but an entire organization.

On a November night in ’08, Burress was at night club when he accidentally shot himself in leg. Burress, who was with current Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce, was rushed to the hospital to get medical attention.

Burress came away from the incident without any major injuries, but major consequences were soon to come.

He was out for the rest of the season, killing the momentum of the Giants’ offense. Manning looked lost without Burress and had to depend on young receivers to step up to be number one threats.

New York’s thoughts of another Super Bowl title were being questioned. They were totally erased from their minds after another first-round playoff lose to the Eagles.

Burress was released by the Giants this past offseason and is now going through the process of seeing of how much jail time he is going to receive.

Burress did a lot of great things for the Giants, and not many players can handle the number one receiver job in New York. He brought joy and tears to all when he caught that game-winning touchdown pass over Ellis Hobbs.

Unfortunately, all great things come to an end, and the Giants, as well as Burress, have to move on.

Grounded: Why the NY Giants Will Fail To Produce an Effecive Rushing Attack

On Monday, the New York Giants will take the field in Albany as a top Super Bowl contender.  Or will they?

 

The pieces are certainly in place for another run at the Lombardi Trophy.  As there were at this time in 2008, expectations are high.  However, 12 months ago the Giants had a deep threat receiver and were truly a complete team. 

 

Yes, there were rumblings of a hold out by former Giant Plaxico Burress, but no one truly doubted that he would take the field against Washington in Week One.  This August, things will be different. 

 

The Giants have quality depth at nearly every position.  Both the offensive and defensive lines are arguably the best in the NFL.  The running-back rotation is headed up by a seemingly fantastical hybrid of Jerome Bettis and (Gasp) Tiki Barber in Brandon Jacobs. 

 

Jacobs gained 1,089 yards on the ground last season, despite sitting out long enough for former Giant Derrick Ward to rush for 1,025.   

 

Behind him is the hungry Ahmad Bradshaw, who burst onto the scene late in 2007 and went on to lead all rushers in Super Bowl 42.  Add in the raw potential of Danny Ware and Andre Brown, and the rushing attack looks as dangerous as ever on paper.

 

For this reason, fans and journalists alike have supported New York’s decision to abstain from recruiting the services of a proven, No. 1 receiver.  After all, Burress only caught four touchdown passes last season and after a huge showing in the season opener, he didn’t seem to make much noise. 

 

It was the two 1,000-yard rushers that carried this offense to a 12-4 record wasn’t it?  Why wouldn’t New York be just fine with a pack of second option receivers?  To be fair, Steve Smith led the team in receptions last season as a third option. 

 

But why was he open so often?  Why were there fewer guys in the box to stop the run?  The answer is that New York had a deep threat, a guy that drew double coverage and could spread the defense thin.  He didn’t need to record a reception all season. 

 

As long as his 6’6″ frame was sprinting down field, defenses knew that if guarded by mere one-on-one coverage, it was almost a given that he would make the reception.  His presence had to be accounted for.  And his lack of production was the result of being the defense’s focus.  Thus the door was opened for Jacobs & Co. to succeed. 

 

The Giants appeared to be unaffected by Burress’s absence at first.  Less than two days after his accident, New York defeated Washington yet again 23-7. 

 

However, a seven-game win streak and Domenik Hixon’s honeymoon with the organization came to a screeching halt the following week against the Eagles.  The offense came out sputtering, as if Kent Graham or Dave Brown had been catapulted through time to lead the pitiful Giants offenses of the ’90s once again. 

 

After Hixon’s impressive preseason performance and solid Week Five replacement of Burress, many felt that the number 1 slot was his to lose.  So he lost it; letting a perfectly thrown deep ball and the Giants dominance of the NFL slip right through his wide open hands. 

 

The drop cost the Giants a sure touchdown and let defenses know that the deep threat resided in New York no longer.

 

The most startling aspect of the post-Burress skid was the lack of production from the rushing attack.  Against the Eagles, the Giants rushed for a total of 88 yards (far below their per game average at the time). The following week against Dallas, the league’s top offense looked just as lost and scatter brained. 

 

Without Jacobs in the lineup, Derrick Ward failed to impress.  Facing linebackers who hadn’t just been trucked over by a Michael Strahan with speed, New York’s rushing attack limped to a mere 72 rushing yards.

 

In perhaps the most exciting and pivotal game of the regular season, New York’s ground game overcame the loss of a big play receiver and managed to squeak out an overtime win over the Panthers.  Derrick Ward’s unbelievable “extra-inning” performance vaulted the Giants over Carolina, but the game could have easily gone either way. 

 

In fact, Ward would never have had the chance to shine the way he did had the Panthers not missed a field goal as regulation ran out.  After a loss in a meaningless loss to Minnesota the following week, New York was embarrassed by the Eagles yet again in a home playoff loss. 

 

The rushing attack and the offense as a whole continued to struggle in the game.  New York did not score a touchdown. 

 

What does this all mean?  Without Plaxico Burress, a player who drew double coverage due to his deep threat abilities, the Giants earned a record of 2-3 (they actually finished 2-4 but Minnesota is being excluded due to the fact that backups played half the game). 

 

According to those numbers, if the Giants had played the entire season without a true No. 1 target, they would have finished with merely six or seven wins.  The rushing attack cannot carry this team alone.  The success of the unit in 2008 depended upon the defenses’ inability to game plan against it. 

 

There is currently no receiver on New York’s roster that warrants double coverage.  The box will be stacked and the yards per game will drop.  If a true No. 1 doesn’t materialize amongst the Giants crowded receiving corps, or if one isn’t added via trade or free agency, New York will be the NFL’s biggest disappointment in 2009.        

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