Panthers Vs. Cowboys: Preview and Prediction

Well here we are in week three. I surely expected to see the Cowboys coming off of an amazing homestand against the G-men, but it seems the Giants pulled off a huge upset in Dallas’s new digs.

Romo’s play was horrifying to watch, the secondary didn’t show up, and Jason Witten assisted the Giants in a most peculiar fashion (bouncing a pass off his foot for a Giants INT). Really, the only bright spot was the Cowboys’ running game. The run was nearly impossible to stop from the Giants perspective.

In all reality though the game’s action unfolded almost as I expected it to. The game remained close thoughout, and the final score was 33-31. That is what the NFL is all about: pure excitement. There were some silly penalties, an interception that just should not have been an interception, and a disgusting tripping foul against the Cowboys’ dumbest player.

Flozell Adams is on my last nerve. I am tired of seeing him rack up stupid penalties and cost the Cowboys good feild position. I think next season Jerry Jones should really look to replace Adams if he continues his stupidity.

I hate the G-men, but I am on Justin Tuck’s side this time. He is forced to sit out a game for an unfortunate injury that should not have happened in the first place. I agree with the fine that came down from the NFL against Flozell.

Tony Romo needs to have a little more patience and confidence in the pocket when he is playing in a big game. This first game in the new stadium was a test for Romo: A record-setting crowd on national T.V.

If you asked me, I would say he failed horribly. I am a Romo fan, but I am a bigger fan of the Cowboys. If Romo continues to play poorly in big-game settings, then I think it will be time to sever ties and find a QB with big-game success.

The run game was excellent for the Cowboys, it kept them in the game. At times they shied away from the run a little too much, favoring the non-reality that Romo would pull himself together. I understand the concept of mixing run with pass, but in this case they should’ve stuck with the run. It was unstoppable, and could’ve netted a decisive victory for the Cowboys.

The Cowboys’ secondary is another story all by itself. Manning torched the secondary all game long, and never lost faith in his new wide-outs. I was disgusted to see the defense give up the yardage they did.

I think the defense was a little too focused on the run, which cost them dearly. The run defense against Jacobs and Bradshaw suprised me, though. They were able to stuff them all game.

Now on to Moday night’s game. Panthers QB Jake Delhomme was able to bounce back from a embarassing week one performance, but it really wasn’t enought to get them the win against a tough Atlanta Falcons team.

Delhomme has thrown five INTs this season already, and is a continued target in the backfield for opposing defenses. Without Delhomme playing well, the Panthers really become one-dimensional and can’t run the ball for squat. If Delhomme can get going, the Panthers have a legit shot at winning.

But I really don’t see that happening.

The Cowboys have been in a sack drought the first two games. This will change come Monday night. Demarcus Ware is too good to go too long without a sack. I expect the Cowboys to break through Carolina’s pourous o-line and drop Delhomme at least three times. Three times is enough to hurt any QB’s confidence.

So here we go, the Cowboys take this one for the first win in Cowboys Stadium, and they will do it en route to a dismantling 35-17 perfromance.

Thankk you for reading my long article, and feel free to leave mature comments.

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Oakland Raiders: Watch, Fight and Prey

I like to read the articles the day before the game. It let’s me know how folks are thinking.

I am going to counter an argument, right now. One article was on the front page of B/R for a hot minute. By the time I finished this opposite opinion, it was not there. It predicted a loss, 20-6. I have an opposing opinion.

We are going to watch, fight and prey, and I do mean “prey.”

There will not be a margin of defeat. There will be victories.

Why?

It’s simple.

We are going to watch, fight and prey on the Broncos. We are going to be victorious in transforming our state of mind. We are going to think “victory” and we are going to have “victories.”

Are you telling me you believe that the Broncos are going to come to Oakland and kick our butts? I don’t think so.

The Oakland Raiders are the aggressors. They are going to “prey on” the Broncos and bring them down, to defeat them.

I know there is fierce rivalry between Oakland and the Broncos. But, where are we playing this week? In our house.

Are you telling me you are going to let some jokers kick down our door, and plunder our house? No, I don’t think so, not at this time, nor at this place!

In another article I talked about a battle or, let us say, competition between a historical Gideon and his opponents.

Gideon used the element of surprise, induced confusion, and there was a powerful synergy.

Whatever Gideon directed his team to do, they did it, and they did it exactly as he commanded.

So, the lesson for the day, the day before our football battle:

Surprise the opponent with an accurate, precise quarterback

Confuse the opponent with a powerful spirit and determination to win

Watch the opponent and have a level of attentiveness that defies any attempt of the opponent to get the ball through to the goal

Fight and maintain a powerful and forceful defense that puts fear in the opponent

Prey (fight hard and plunder their strategies), pray, and press toward the mark of victory.

Now, my powerful proclamation on Sept. 26:

The horse (Broncos) will NOT ride the Pirate (Raiders); rather, the Pirate will ride the horse.

In other words. we’re gonna watch, fight, prey and ride those Broncos and break their spirit, tame them, and send them home.

Got it!

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Rhino Relief: Rinehart to Start For Redskins Against Detroit, and What It Means

I’ve been repeating it like a chorus since the offseason ended: The Redskins are very close to being a regularly competitive team. They have pretty decent talent and depth at most positions. The one glaring hole is depth in the O-line. With a starting squad that’s 80 percent injury-prone or old, the lack of depth is a big problem.

The first stumble occurred last weekend when right guard Randy Thomas injured himself for the rest of the season. The two choices to replace him were second-year prospect Chad Rinehart and hometown favorite Will Montgomery.

Rinehart, a third-round draft pick last season, ranks behind only Stephon Heyer as the most promising O-line prospect on the roster.

Montgomery is somewhat of a fan favorite because he played high school in Fairfax, Va., not far from the stadium, and because he went to Virginia Tech—which has a large fan base in and around Washington.

Still, Rinehart’s the better pick. He has a much higher ceiling and has played respectably—though not great—when he’s seen playing time in the past.

So what does all of this mean for the O-line? How can fans expect the unit to perform against the Lions this Sunday?

Fortunately for the Redskins, the Lions’ defensive line is battling nagging injuries. Starting defensive tackles Gradie Jackson and Sammy Hill are both listed as probable for Sunday’s game, and backup defensive end Cliff Avril is doubtful.

Despite these injuries, the Lions have produced at a pretty state. So far, they’ve tied for ninth in the NFC in sacks, which is where the unit finished in 2008. Though this number is above the median, it’s still not an incredible number: three sacks in two games.

I’d give the advantage to the Redskins in this situation. The Skins’ O-line still has enough gas in its tank to perform well. It’s not for another three or four games that you have to worry about the so-called “dirtbags” really succumbing to aches and pains like they did last year.

With Chris Samuels anchoring the unit at left tackle and the rest of the usual suspects ready to silence the doubters, expect the Redskins to hold the advantage against the Lions’ defensive line.

The trendy pick is to for the Lions to end their losing streak against the Redskins, who seemed incapable of finishing offensive drives last Sunday versus the floundering Rams.

Based on the battles in the trenches, the Redskins have a big advantage, so I think Washington will walk away with a victory.

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New York Jets Week 3: Preview

Weekly Storyline: On Sunday, the 2-0 New York Jets look to win their third game of the season against an 0-2 Tennessee Titans team that is desperate to win their first game of the season.

The Jets’ defense shone last week, shutting down Tom Brady and the Patriots in a 16-9 win. A win this week against the Titans would proclaim the Jets as early season Super Bowl contenders.

After back-to-back wins against the Patriots and Titans in 2008, many people saw the same Super Bowl expectations for the Jets before they fell apart at the end of the season. This year, the Jets don’t want to buy into the hype and they hope to prove this winning streak is legit.

 

Player Profile: This week’s player profile is going to Darrelle Revis. The third-year corner out of Pitt has be nothing short of amazing in 2009.

Thus far, the Pro Bowl cornerback has limited Andre Johnson and Randy Moss, two of the best wide receivers, to minor impacts in games.

In order for the Jets’ defense to continue their dominate ways, Revis must do his part as their shut-down cornerback. If Revis can continue his high-caliber play, another Pro-Bowl selection awaits the cornerback.

Matchups

Jets Passing Offense vs. Titans Passing Defense: Although the Jets’ obviously start an inexperienced quarterback, this week it might not matter. The Titans’ weak and inexperienced secondary rank at the bottom for pass defense in the NFL. Look for Sanchez to have his best game in September, and big games for Keller and Cotchery.

Jets Rushing Offense vs. Titans Rushing Defense: The duo of Jones and Washington made it easy for Sanchez to be comfortable in the pocket thus far. But in Week Three, they face a stingy Titans defense that ranks second in the NFL against the run. If the Jets aren’t careful, this could be a long day for the running game. The Jets must find a way to bring Shone Greene into the fold, who could trick up the Ttians defense.

Titans Passing Offense vs. Jets Passing Defense: Kerry Collins has looked mediocre at best in the first two weeks, and he needs to be more consistent with his throws in order for the Titans to win. He’ll face a difficult Jets defense that has shut down both Matt Schaub and Tom Brady. After not recording a sack last week, the Jets will pressure Collins this week and they will get a sack.

Titans Rushing Offense vs. Jets Rushing Defense: The Titans’ running offense, led by the talented Chris Johnson and LenDale White, look to put up big numbers this week. WIth Calvin Pace out of the lineup again because of his suspension, Bart Scott and David Harris need to step up and limit the Titans’ rushing game. If the Titans can run the ball well on Sunday, they’ll take off some of the pressure from Collins.

Weather: Cloudy with a chance of rain. High in the mid-70’s.

 

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Optimism Vs Pessimism: Which is a Jaguars Fan to Choose?

Listening to the Jaguars play-by-play, I was getting frustrated. Finally, around the third quarter, I gave up. I walked away, threw my jersey off, and took a deep breath. Shaking my head, I thought about my high hopes for the season.

Then I pulled up the Internet. I went to nfl.com and saw the Jaguars had finally scored a touchdown. I turned the radio back on, and listened to the Jaguars force a comeback.

Yet on fourth down, Nate Hughes dropped the ball on a sure touchdown. 

And what would have been one of the greatest comebacks in the NFL this season disappeared, just like that.

And so did the Jaguars’ season. 

Of course, the season is far from over—in fact, it is only week two, and there are 17 weeks of football (14 games) left to be played.

Only around 13 percent of teams who start 0-2 make the playoffs.

But was the Jaguars’ objective this season to make the playoffs, or to just show improvement?

Of course, the goal for every season should be the playoffs.

And thus begins the debate. Optimism or Pessimism?

What should we see from the Jaguars? Should we see a team that doesn’t give up, a team that exploded through the air in the second half, MJD playing like he was supposed to, and the possible emergance of Mike Sims-Walker?

Or should we see a team who let Kurt Warner throw for hundreds of yards and break the percentage-completion-in-a-game record, a team that may have been able to move the ball in the second half because the game was already seemingly over, a team who couldn’t maintain drives?

Personally, I have been leaning toward the optimistic side for the first part of the season. Yet the 31-17 score of last weekend’s game brings down the postives that were established.

It’s all perspective, my friends, and this persepective is what defines the Jaguars’ success or failure so far this season.

Take the loss to the Cardinals.

If the refs had called the pass interference, or if the field goal hadn’t been blocked, does anyone realize that the game would have been at least 24-20? The Jaguars would not be heralded as the terrible failure that people see now. 

Or what if Nate Hughes catches the touchdown? The Jaguars could have pulled off one of the greatest combacks in NFL history. 

Yet it is the bad play of the first half that reminds people of the Vikings game a year ago. 

So which perspective will the Jaguars bring out on Sunday afternoon against the Texans?

I guess we’ll just have to wait and see…

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Brownie Points: Excuses, Fights, Injuries, and Advice

Just a few thoughts as the Cleveland Browns prepare for their upcoming game with the Baltimore Ravens this week:

 

 

 

EXCUSES

 

Plenty of Browns fans are quick to excuse quarterback Brady Quinn’s play so far this season. Granted, he doesn’t have many starts under his belt, and I am not ready to call for him to be replaced after only two games.

 

But one excuse that has been making the rounds is that coach Eric Mangini stunted the growing process because he made Brady earn the job in the pre-season.

 

The theory is that if Brady were named the starter earlier, he could have developed better chemistry with his receivers. I say that is absolute nonsense.

 

Brady has been throwing balls to his best receiver Braylon Edwards for going on two years now. He has gotten plenty of repetitions with his receivers during off-season conditioning, OTAs, mini-camps, training camps and practices.

 

If you looked at preseason games throughout the league, starting quarterbacks and the first teamers get very few opportunities to play for fear of injury.

 

In fact, the reason that teams bring so many backup quarterbacks into camp is that there is a legitimate concern for their starting quarterbacks to suffer from “tired arm” because of the number of throws they have to make.

 

If anything stunted Brady’s growth, it occurred last pre-season when he and his agent wasted rookie practice time after holding out during contract negotiations. He really could have used that valuable time.

 

The bottom line is that Quinn is struggling because he has not caught up with the speed of the NFL…and not because he wasn’t named the starter until the week before the season started. Even practice and preseason games do not prepare young quarterbacks for the jump from college football to the professional game.

 

 

 

FIGHTS

 

The local pundits are up-in-arms about the lack of discipline in the Browns’ locker room as a result of rookie cornerback Coye Francies throwing punces at his defensive backfield mates after being doused with a bucket of ice water.

 

The bigger joke is how much everyone is making of the issue. Francies may have over-reacted, but not nearly as much as the media and the fans.

 

Practical jokes on rookies in a football locker-room are the norm and not the exception. And guess what fans? These guys are human beings, not robots. Just because the team has lost a few games, it does not mean that they have to hang their heads in the locker until they get a win.

 

The next time Joe Salesman in your office loses a client, are you going to tell him to sulk and cry about his failures until he picks up a new client?

 

And a word of warning to Francies…be wary of the Turkey Hunt during the Thanksgiving week.

 

 

 

INJURIES

 

Two players who have traditionally played well against the Ravens appear to be out this week: RB Jamal Lewis and K Phil Dawson.

 

Losing Dawson hurts because he essentially has been the Cleveland scoring offense for going on eight games.

 

And who can forget the kick that bounced over the crossbar two years ago that led to the Ravens collapse down the stretch (and helped propel the Browns to a 10-6 season)?

 

Losing Lewis is even bigger. He gets up for games against his former team. He is also one of the few guys prepared for how hard this Ravens defense hits and flies around the field.

 

This will be a “welcome to the NFL” moment for rookie RB James Davis. There is nothing he learned in college (or the pre-season) that can even remotely match the intensity he will see this week.

 

The Browns would be wise to line up Jerome Harrison in the backfield for the first few series, at least until Davis can get a feel for the flow of the game.

 

Not having guards Floyd Womack or Rex Hadnot (both listed as doubtful) is going to put even more pressure on both of these young running backs.

 

LB David Bowens and NT Shawn Rogers also showed up on the injury report as Questionable. The coaching staff better pray both can play on Sunday.

 

 

 

AND MORE

 

Memo to Browns’ Offensive Coordianator: Let’s hope Brian Daboll does not resort to a “ball control” offense to try to keep the game close. As famously put by former NFL coach Herm Edwards, “You play…to win…the game!”

 

The Browns only hope is to take advantage of the Ravens suspect cornerbacks and propensity to blitz their linebackers. The only way to counter that is to throw the football.

 

If the coaching staff is afraid to let Quinn and the receivers make plays, they might as well just not show up Sunday.

 

Memo to Browns Defensive Coordinator: Please…please…please! Do not leave Camerion Wimbley out on an island with TE Todd Heap this week! Camerion looks as though he has improved immensely since 2008, but that should not be his role on this team.

 

Good luck and Godspeed, Cleveland Browns. You are going to need it.

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Why Jay Cutler Beat the Steelers, and Why Carson Palmer Won’t

I have heard many conversations this week about the rising of the Cincinnati Bengals, and how they will overtake the Steelers this Sunday in Cincinnati.

Most of that talk centers around the Bengals new defense, and how if Jay Cutler can beat the Steelers with his arm, the surely Carson Palmer can do the same.

There is a distinct difference between Jay Cutler and Carson Palmer.

Jay Cutler has played his entire pro career in the AFC West, until this year. The defenses he has played against, San Diego mainly, run the 3-4 defense.

What the Steelers brought into Chicago last week was nothing that Jay Cutler was not used to seeing.

True, Carson Palmer has played his entire career against the likes of the Steelers (3-4), Ravens (3-4 hybrid), and Browns (3-4, kind of, they try).  Palmer has had nowhere near the success of Cutler.

I have said this numerous times in comments, so I decided to explain to everyone the real difference between players like Jay Cutler and Carson Palmer.

There are two basic types of quarterbacks in the NFL. Those who do well against the zone and those that do well against man-to-man.

Jay Cutler, had he been traded to the Cleveland Browns, could have changed the future of that franchise. Cutler is the first man that I can say does great against zone defenses.

The following is a list of some of the best QB’s playing against zone defenses:

Jay Cutler

Kerry Collins

Steve McNair

Tom Brady

All of these men over the years, have given the Steelers a difficult time playing against. They do not have the strongest arms, but have amazing accuracy.

They have the ability to read what a defense is doing, before they do it, and that makes them the hardest quarterbacks for a team like the Steelers to play against.

Is it a coincidence that the Steelers had a hard time in their first two weeks, playing two of the people that are on this list?  I think not.

These are the types of QB’s that know what the opposing defense is before the snap of the ball, so they can hit a quick read on a three step drop for success.

Then there are those who are good against man-to-man defenses.

Peyton Manning

Dan Marino

Joe Montana

John Elway

These men, known as some of the best ever to play that game, are better against man-to-man defenses, and have struggles against zone.

They have amazing arms, with timing, all can hit the long ball, and have the accuracy to hit a receiver in stride, anywhere on the field.

The problem with these guys, they did not see zone defenses very often, and regardless of how many times you watch it on film, it is different than live action.

Carson Palmer falls into the category of better at man-to-man.

When Palmer plays a team that runs man to man, and he gets time in the pocket to pick a defense apart. He has the arm strength to light a team up, if he gets time.

So far this season, the Bengals have played the Denver Broncos and the Green Bay Packers. Right now, Carson Palmer is ranked 23rd in the NFL. He has completed 36-of-56 passes, for 432 yards, with three touchdowns and four interceptions.

Cincinnati is probably going to try to control the game by running the ball. As most teams know, that is not easily done against the Steelers. For the Bengals to win this game, Carson Palmer is going to have to do it with his arm.

If the Steelers play this game as they should, blitzing like Blitzburgh does, then Carson Palmer will show that he is not what Jay Cutler was.

If Pittsburgh gives Palmer time, the result will be the same as it was against Cutler.

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New England Patriots: Moss, Edelman, Join Welker as Questionable

After New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker missed last Sunday’s game against the New York Jets with a right knee injury, he is expected to be a game-time decision against the Atlanta Falcons tomorrow.

However, Randy Moss missed team practices due to a back injury, and Edelman (who caught eight passes for 98 yards against the Jets in Welker’s place) is questionable with an ankle injury.

Also new adds on the injury report: safety Brandon Meriweather, defensive back Shawn Springs, cornerback Terrence Wheatley, tight end Chris Baker among other backups and reserves.

Couple this with the Jerod Mayo injury, and the Patriots could have a tough time against Boston College alum Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons.

Joey Galloway will have to step it up on offense, as he had a terrible game against the Jets. The defense will also have to step up to try to slow down Matty Ryan, Tony Gonzalez, and the rest of the high-powered Atlanta Falcons offense.

My prediction: If the Patriots’ offense gets under control without Welker, Edelman or Moss, the Patriots will win. If not, it’ll be a long day for the Pats faithful. Final score: Falcons 28, Patriots 17.

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Browns’ Defense (Literally) Tries to Show Offense How to Have More “Punch”

If you have not heard, there is reason to believe that the Cleveland Browns might not be so “punchless” after all!

Of course, when the punches are coming from rookie defensive backs and directed at his own teammates, it’s probably not the kind of “punch” Eric Mangini and the embattled Browns are looking for.

Nonetheless, that’s what happened in the Browns’ locker room yesterday, as rookie DB Coye Francies did not take too kindly to a little rookie hazing.

Via the Plain-Dealer account of the fight between Coye Francies and his Browns teammates:

Browns rookie cornerback Coye Francies, the victim of a rookie prank, lost his temper in the locker room Friday, heaving a bucket of ice water at teammates and taking a swing at safety Abe Elam. 

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Francies first threw half the bucket toward Brandon McDonald, splashing him and scattering ice over the floor. Then, he tossed some at safety Mike Adams. “Welcome to the Browns locker room,” receiver Braylon Edwards shouted. 

 

Shaun Rogers, David Bowens, and D’Qwell Jackson reportedly grabbed Francies and calmed him down. Eric Mangini was asked about the fight later and in his always-oh-so-serious manner discussed his thought process in coming to the conclusion that it was no big deal.

All Mangini needed to do was listen to Francies, who said afterwards that he was “just playing around.”  I’m sure it was a little more than “just playing around” but whatever. For a team that has shown absolutely zero punch on the field — especially offensively — it’s almost depressing to hear about Browns’ players wasting such energy on their own teammates.

Let’s see…what’s the bright side here?…come on, I can find something…

Hmm…well maybe this galvanizes the Browns, brings the team closer together, and leads them to a victory Sunday afternoon in Baltimore!

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Yeah, yeah, I know.  I’m laughing too.

Have a great Saturday everyone.  Be back later.

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* Coye Francies photo credit: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images via The OBR

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Oh Graham Harrell: Where Art Thou When Needed?

Does anyone remember Graham Harrell? The former quarterback for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, had an illustrious career as a three year starter for the Red Raiders. He won the Sammy Baugh Award in 2007, and an All-American in 2008 and won the Johny Unitas Golden Arm award that same year as well.

Where is he now? The Canadian Football League. Quarterbacks such as Matt Stafford, Mark Sanchez, Josh Freeman, Pat White, Drew Willy, Curtis Painter, Stephen Hodge, Mike Teel, Tom Brandstater, Nate Davis, Stephen McGee were all taken. Graham Harrell, went undrafted.

Now there are coaches in the NFL who are kicking themselves because they passed on Harrell, and if they aren’t, they should be. Some teams have found themselves in a pickle, with no solid starting quarterback. While Graham Harrell dominates the CFL, these four NFL teams continue to lose.

 

 

Cleveland Browns

 

I know it’s a little early, but Brady Quinn isn’t getting the job done. Derek Anderson was proven to be a one-year-wonder, and I doubt he is going to get another shot. Quinn has only throw one touchdown and two interceptions. He has just over a 50 percent completion percentage and has a dismal 66.9 passer rating.

Imagine Harrell throwing the ball two Braylon Edwards. With the running game non-existent, they need to score through the air, and they obviously can’t with Brady Quinn under center.

 

 

St Louis Rams

 

Marc Bulger is done, he may have not have seriously screwed up this year so far, but he will. Behind Bulger is Kyle Boller, the former incumbent starter for the Baltimore Ravens. The Rams are ranked 31st in passing yards per game, and total yards per game. Hell, if it weren’t for Steven Jackson, this team might have gone 0-16 last year, and maybe this year.

The Rams right now have an extremely green and raw receiving corps. If they get some time they could be a good group. They need to do the same with Harrell, give him a few years while the O-line and receivers improv, and then let him off the leash.

 

 

Washington Redskins

 

I have faith in Jason Campbell, I believe he is a good quarterback that can become great. Unfortunately, the Redskins don’t think the same. The Jason Campbell Job Security Meter: is reading CRITICAL. The Jim Zorn meter is even higher, and when Zorn gets canned, Campbell with likely join him

Who do they turn to after Campbell? Colt Brennan, Brennan was arguably the better quarterback in college, but in the NFL, Brennan hasn’t lived up to expectations. He hasn’t performed like the stud he was in college, in all the preseason games he’s played he has been disappointing. Harrell may not have played in the NFL yet, but I’d bet that Harrell would be better suited to play than Brennan.

 

 

Oakland Raiders

 

Sorry Raider Nation, but your faith in JaMarcus Russell is misplaced. As of now, Russell and Jake Delhomme are in contention for worst starting quarterback in the league. I don’t know where to begin, he showed up for training camp overweight, and has yet show that he even takes his job seriously.

He has a cannon for an arm, I’ll give him that. Unfortunately, his accuracy is worse than a a blindfolded chimpanzee with a shotgun. He doesn’t miss throws by just inches, he overthrows wide open receivers by yards. On the season so far he inexcusable 35 percent completion percentage and horrifying 46.6 passer rating.

If I were Al Davis or Tom Cable, I’d be scrambling to find a quarterback that can get the ball to his young receivers, who have shown a lot of potential. Once they can get an offense to complement their defense, they might start winning some more games.

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Hopefully, Graham Harrell will be getting some phone calls soon, or this offseason. I was shocked to see him go undrafted in the 2009 Draft. If these teams were smart, they’d be the ones to be calling Harrell, I hate to see such talent go unnoticed.

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