Should an NFL Team Consider Making Mike Leach an Offensive Coordinator?

Moments ago, Mike Leach, former head football coach of the Texas Tech, was fired by the university amid allegations of mistreating receiver Adam James after a concussion.

With the Internet and media worlds going off via Twitter, Facebook, and other Web sites, what I can tell you for a fact is that Mike Leach won’t be a head coach next season. Though he is a hot candidate that some universities could be interested in, they would be taking on a coach who would be filled with much drama.

So as the news broke, an idea came to me: Should an NFL franchise make him an offensive coordinator?

There is nothing to hide about his ability to coach, as his offense has led the nation in passing for most of the decade.

The master of the passing game, Leach will find a job in a year or so, but would he take a job to be an offensive coordinator on the next level if a team took a chance on him?

You may think to yourself that there is no chance a team would take on an offense like Leach’s and turn it into an NFL-style playbook.

Yet, I’m sure nobody saw the Wildcat entering the NFL, and now being the copy-cat league that it is, a majority of teams use it.

Facts are facts, and the NFL has turned into a passing league, with many draft picks consisting of quarterbacks, receivers, and offensive lineman.

With the league turning into one where you need a good quarterback to win a championship, it would be interesting to see Mike Leach get some job on a NFL team and see if his master offense can work on opposing defenses.

After all, with the way the defenses have changed and with the way cornerbacks can cover wide receivers, it may not be a bad idea for a general manager to take a look at him.

It’s not like Leach isn’t well respected. Former and current players coached by Leach came to his defense right away after the allegations came out. Though his antics can sometimes make you scratch your head, the NFL is all about respect.

If you are not respected as a coach, you will have a difficult time in making your plan come into action.

However, with the reputation and the mastermind Leach is, it is quite possible that players would buy into the new offense if it can produce results on the field.

Leach built a Texas Tech program that had no identity into a rising powerhouse, especially after the defeat of rival Texas last year.

There is no doubt that Leach will be back into coaching, but there is no time frame as to how long it will take for him to be back in the college ranks.

But while he is out there on the market, it would be really interesting to see him get a shot as an NFL offensive coordinator, and possibly make his offense a new trend in the NFL for years to come.

 

Matt Miselis is an NFL writer for BleacherReport.com.

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Wade Phillips Needs Playoff Win to Get Off Hot Seat.

Wade Phillips has led the Cowboys to three winning seasons, two playoff appearances, a ton of Pro Bowl selections, a top 15 ranking offensively and defensively, and a 32-15 overall record with the Cowboys.

However, all of that may mean nothing in two weeks if Phillips doesn’t win a playoff game.

Jerry Jones said on Sunday Night Football that he wants Wade Phillips back next year, but he needs some evidence to ratify doing so.

That evidence is a playoff win.

Jerry Jones hasn’t had a playoff win since 1996, and considering he won three Super Bowls before that, he’s not asking much.

It’s obvious Jones doesn’t want to fire Phillips. The players love Phillips and the drama that was around when Parcells was coaching the ‘Boys is gone for the most part. Also, Phillips allows Jones to be who he is: He doesn’t stop Jones from watching the game on the field, coming into the locker room to give speeches, coming to the combine and giving his opinion on prospects.

However, winning comes first for Jones, and with Mike Shanahan and Bill Cowher sitting around at home, he has options to go to.

Also going against Phillips is Norv Turner. Turner was the other finalist for the Cowboys job and now he’s with the Chargers, who are the second seed in the AFC. Turner also has a playoff win on his record from last season.

So for Phillips, it starts on Sunday at 4 pm on Fox (the Cowboys have lost their last two late-afternoon games on Fox) against the Eagles.

For Phillips, winning the NFC East would be good, but breaking the Cowboys playoff winless streak would be great.

And being great is what Jones wants.

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I’ll Admit It, I Was Wrong

I’ve been called a “Favre-hater” many times in my life, even when he was a member of the Green Bay Packers. That’s fine with me, because I just call it as I see it. I’m not going to put all of the blame on Favre when they lose, or all of the credit to him when they win.

But before the season started, I thought Favre was not the same quarterback at the end of the season as he is when he starts the season. To a certain extent, I think that’s true. Over the last few weeks, I have seen numerous throws that a few months ago, wouldv’e been completed easily. Now, they are incomplete or intercepted.

But there aren’t many of those. Many of what I think are the true “Favre-haters” are coming out of the woodwork now that the Vikings have lost three of four and are saying, “I told you! He fades at the end of the year.”

But over the last four games, the offensive and defensive lines for the Vikings have embarrassed themselves. Adrian Peterson… wait, is Adrian Peterson even playing anymore? I can’t tell.

Jared Allen disappeared a few weeks ago, and Viking fans are still waiting to see if he’s going to play again this year. The defense has gotten torched by some pretty mediocre quarterbacks in recent weeks, and the Vikings Receivers have been dropping the ball like they are supposed to be playing hot potato.

All of that, I did not expect. I expected to see Favre’s accuracy take a downward spiral, along with his play and statistics.

But, here is one “Favre-hater” (so i’m called) coming out of the woodwork to say I was wrong.

I was wrong, i’ll say it again.

Favre’s play has dropped off a bit this year, but it has nothing to do with him. Against the Cardinals and Panthers, I was thinking that the Vikings offense would go to a 3 or 4 Wide Receiver set, spread out the defense and slow down the pass rush.

Nope.

I was expecting to see the Vikings do something differently in those games than what was not working at all.

No way.

Against the Bears in the second half, they finally did that. They spread out the defense, and Favre had his way against a bad Bears defense, just like it should be.

I will quote Paul Allen to finish my article-

“I was wrong, you were right. I have one eyebrow, you have two.”

“I have two chins, you only have one. I’m dumb, you’re smart.”

“You’re attractive, I am hideous.”

“I was wrong, you were right.”

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2009 NFL Pro Bowl Snubs

Before we get started, check out my Week 17 NFL picks.

The Pro Bowl rosters are pretty much what they should be. But there are always some guys who get snubbed. Let’s take a look at them.

 

Quarterback

While some are calling for Ben Roethlisberger to make the roster over Tom Brady, I actually think Brady deserves it over Big Ben.

However, I do feel that Matt Schaub should be ahead of both of them.

All he’s done is lead the league in passing yards. He doesn’t have a No. 2 WR, plus he lost his tight end and No. 2 target (Owen Daniels) halfway through the year. He trumps Brady and Big Ben in completion percentage, completions, and passer rating. He has one fewer TD than Brady, but four more than Ben. Plus, he has half the sacks against him as Ben.

In the NFC, Tony Romo, Eli Manning, and Donovan McNabb deserve to be mentioned, but none have had the year Brett Favre has.

 

Running Back

Cedric Benson gets mentioned as a snub, but I think the AFC got it right. Chris Johnson and Maurice-Jones Drew had amazing seasons. Ray Rice didn’t have the TDs, but his total yards and the way he carried the Ravens make him a wise selection. I’d actually put Thomas Jones in over Benson.

In the NFC, I like the picks of Adrian Peterson and Steven Jackson. DeAngelo Williams, on the other hand, should not have been picked; Frank Gore and Ryan Grant are both more deserving. I’ll give the nod to Gore since he doesn’t have quite the surrounding cast Grant does.

 

Wide Receiver

I can’t argue with Andre Johnson, Wes Welker, or Reggie Wayne. Brandon Marshall is questionable. Randy Moss, Vincent Jackson, and Chad Ochocinco are in the conversation. Given the QB situation Marshall has, I’ll stick with him despite Moss having more yards and TDs.

In the NFC, it’s between Sidney Rice, Roddy White, and New York’s Steve Smith for the final WR spot. In the end, I think they made the right call: Rice has made some unbelievable catches this year.

 

Tight End

I’m in total agreement in the AFC: Dallas Clark and Antonio Gates are easily the most deserving.

In the NFC, I think they missed the boat by picking Jason Witten. He had a ton of yards, but just one TD. Meanwhile, Brent Celek had a similar yardage total, but had seven more TDs. I would have even taken Tony Gonzalez over him.

 

Other Snubs

London Fletcher got jobbed. Jonathan Vilma had a nice year, but can’t London catch a break? He had 24 more tackles than Vilma. I kind of hope the Saints make the Super Bowl so Fletcher can make it as a replacement.

Leon Hall is a shutdown cornerback that picked off six passes. With all respect to Nnamdi Asomugha, I think Hall should have gotten the call.

DeSean Jackson made the team as a WR. Why not reward Percy Harvin for his impressive rookie season? He was also an electric return man.

I would absolutely go David Diehl at Left Tackle over Bryant McKinnie.

Originally published at LestersLegends.com.

 

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Buccaneer Win Was Homecoming Joy for a Tampa Hero

It was the treat of the year to see the underdog Tampa Bay Buccaneers take down the high and mighty New Orleans Saints last Sunday.

It was an even bigger treat to see the face of one of our nation’s finest react to his team’s great victory.

Meet Major Earl Bedford, 172nd Infantry (Task Force 1-2), veteran of four tours in the fields of Iraq.

It was a joy to finally have him home. A huge reception of friends and family welcomed him with open and loving arms while the Bucs pulled the surprise of the year on the Saints.

Earl Bedford, field call sign “Black Hawk 20”, is a Tampa guy. He’s an unwavering fan of the Buccaneers and all things Tampa. His friendships were forged on the playing fields of Port Tampa, Robinson High School, and Florida A&M University.

He is a member of this Bleacher Report community as well.

He had his hands full Sunday with his mom (Irene), wife (Janice), and his children Chanice (14), Yovan (10), Kierra (5), and baby Pearl, who is a year old.

With another 80-100 people showing up to welcome him home, Bedford had to catch portions of the Buccaneer action and rely on some of us to call him over as things turned in favor of the Bucs.

He was the man of the hour; you could see it on the face of his wife, mother, and all those with him as they rejoiced in his return. He has returned with a Bronze Star, awarded to him for his courage and leadership in combat.

And he’s seen way too much combat. He thanked his mother and wife, “for being patient and keeping the faith. I stayed strong because of her (wife Janice). I can’t imagine what she was going through and can’t imagine what my mother was thinking when she hadn’t heard from me in a while.”

He presented them with the “black scarves” of the 1-2 Infantry. It is their unique addition to their uniforms and a tradition from the Vietnam combat era.

Then the Bucs presented Earl with a victory.

It was a thriller in overtime. A stunner, to say the least.

But in many ways, it seemed less important than the work Bedford has performed.

You see, he’s a member of the real “team of the decade”; that would be the United States military.

Major Earl Bedford is weary of combat. He’s spent the equivalent of three years in harm’s way.

And it was a mortar attack on his company headquarters at 4:30 one morning that was “the last straw.”

He lost two of his men in that attack.

Look in the face of a combat veteran and you can see the toll it takes.

But Earl Bedford is now home, in Tampa, back with those who have prayed for him and are now overjoyed to be back with him.

He’ll be at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, pulling for his Bucs when they face Atlanta.

Sure, the Bucs want to win for embattled coach Raheem Morris on Sunday.

But if they knew Major Earl Bedford, they’d want to win for him too.

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Denver Broncos Sign Miami Dolphins Practice Squad Punter Britton Colquitt

Unhappy with current punter Mitch Berger, the Denver Broncos have re-signed rookie Britton Colquitt off the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad to their active roster.

Colquitt re-joins the Broncos having spent the offseason and preseason with the team after signing as an undrafted free agent following the 2009 NFL Draft.

Colquitt, who originally lost the punting competition in Denver to Brett Kern and was waived on Sept. 1, was a free agent during the regular season until joining the Dolphins’ practice squad on Dec. 22.

Because Colquitt was signed directly off the practice squad of another team, the Broncos must keep him on the roster for three weeks (if their season lasts that long).

Interestingly, Colquitt’s first NFL appearance could come this upcoming weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs, where his brother Dustin punts.

With seven players on the practice squad plus cornerback Will Billingsley on the practice squad injured list, the Dolphins now have one open spot to fill if they so choose.

Guard Mark Lewis, whom Colquitt replaced last week, could be re-signed, or the Dolphins could bring in an entirely new face.

Any player signed to the practice squad will likely be with the team less than a week, as all practice squad contracts expire once a team’s season ends and the Dolphins are a long shot for the postseason.

 

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Weekly NFL Observations for the 2009 Season: Week 16

Other than the multiple playoff implications set up for next week, the biggest story of Week 16 was the Indianapolis Colts eschewing a chance to go undefeated in the regular season by pulling their key starters out in the third quarter against the New York Jets.

The Colts ultimately lost the game. The look on Peyton Manning’s face as he saw the backups give up the lead and the game were quite revealing. He was a true solider, though, of course, and after the game said he was fine with the coach’s decision.

Colts fans were not on board with the decision, however. Coach Jim Caldwell has taken a bit of a whacking the press. All I will say is that going 16-0 means nothing if you don’t win the Super Bowl, as I so painfully know as a Patriots fan.

Without Manning, the chances of the Colts winning the Super Bowl would be close to nil, so I have no real problem with playing it safe. It’s the psyche and momentum of a team that has historically choked in the playoffs that is the real question. They really have nothing to play for next week, so they’ll definitely get some rest.

There are so many mediocre teams in the AFC it’s comical. Despite shooting themselves in the foot repeatedly, the Baltimore Ravens have avoided a shot to the head and are still alive!

Unbelievable, until you consider all the other teams vying for a playoff spot have done the same.

Right now, the Ravens and the New York Jets control their fates next week. Wins and they are in.

I am not going to worry or care about who wins and how it shapes up. Whoever the Patriots play in the playoffs will be a tough matchup.

The New York Giants are finally out of the playoff hunt. They laid down against the Carolina Panthers. Good riddance to one Manning.

And speaking of the Panthers, what would this team look like going into the playoff race had Matt Moore been starting all season long? GM Marty Hurney and coach John Fox seem to have made a big mistake at the quarterback position early in the year.

You can say the same for Jeff Fischer of the Tennessee Titans. While I don’t fault Kerry Collins for the Titans 0-6 start like some do, clearly Young should have come in sooner to add a spark to the team.

I am ready for the playoffs!

 

GAMES I WATCHED

New England Patriots over Jacksonville Jaguars, 35-7

The Patriots seem to be hitting on all cylinders the past few weeks and are poised to make some noise in the playoffs. Brady played an outstanding game against the Jaguars, and the defense has shown up and played well the past few weeks.

Being the pessimist I am, and that it’s looking like a No. 4 seed in the playoffs, the Pats will probably end up facing the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the playoffs (assuming they beat their first playoff opponent, which I think they will). But I guess that might be easier than facing the Chargers in San Diego, who are hitting on all cylinders (and then some) themselves.

Patriots fans will basically be praying the Pats come out of this Sunday’s game healthy and ready to roll into the playoffs.

MVP: Tom Brady, QB

 

San Diego Chargers over Tennessee Titans, 42-17

While I thought the Chargers would win this game, I did not expect them to win so easily.

Right now I think San Diego is the team to beat in the playoffs. They are playing the best football in the league as of Week 16. I hate to say that because they have to rank as one of my least favorite teams. I expect them to easily get to the AFC Championship game against either the Patriots or the Colts.

I’d sure like to see the Pats dance on their logo again and make LaDainian Tomlinson cry, though.

MVP: Philip Rivers, QB

 

Pittsburgh Steelers over Baltimore Ravens, 23-20

How many times can a team shoot itself in the foot, blow game after game after game, and still control its destiny for making a playoff spot? It’s really unbelievable.

Having seen the Ravens squander games so many times this year, I want to say they don’t really deserve to be in the playoffs, but neither do any of the of other mediocre teams they are vying against.

Once again, big mistakes at the worst moments cost the Ravens the game. Derrick Mason dropped a touchdown pass in the end zone in the fourth quarter that would have sealed the win, so he has to be the goat of this game. But Joe Flacco didn’t do much to help matters at the end of the game either.

If the Ravens win Sunday they should be a dangerous team in the playoffs. They do have a lot of talent on both sides of the ball and really should be looking at a better record than they have now. If they had a true No. 1 receiver they could be really dangerous, but they don’t.

Pittsburgh still has a heartbeat left too, and again, if the Steelers make the playoffs, despite their recent poor play, who knows what could happen?

MVP: LaMarr Woodley, LB

 

Philadelphia Eagles over Denver Broncos, 30-27

After the Eagles took a 20-7 lead into halftime, I thought the game was basically over, but the Broncos gave them a real run for it in the second half. That the Broncos didn’t fold and fought back must be a bit gratifying to Broncos fans.

They still have a good chance to make the playoffs. Even though they are listed as a wild card team as of today, they need help to get in. Like many of the other AFC teams vying for playoff spots, if they make it in, they will be a scary opponent for whoever they play.

I am not a big believer in the Philadelphia Eagles, frankly, but right now they seem to be playing the best football in the NFC. I still think that the faltering Saints and Vikings are  the teams to beat in the NFC, but Philadelphia right now is looking poised to make a real run.

MVP: Brent Celek, TE

 

Dallas Cowboys over Washington Redskins, 17-0

I really don’t have a lot to say about this game. I originally was not going to bother watching it, but I did. It was a nondescript game. Everyone knew Dallas would win, and they did so rather easily. As usual, the Redskins offense looked awful.

Dallas goes to Philadelphia next week for a huge game which will decide the NFC East champion.

MVP: Tony Romo, QB

 

Chicago over Minnesota, 36-30 OT

What is going on with the Minnesota Vikings? They suddenly have faltered badly on both sides of the ball.

This was an exciting game and the Vikings did come back from a 17-point deficit to almost win the game. I have to admit being a bit stunned most of the game. I was waiting for Jay Cutler to throw up some interceptions, but he actually played a decent game. Instead of folding under pressure, the Bears hung in and barely pulled out a victory.

Adrian Peterson and his fumbles are really a problem, and he essentially gave this game away by fumbling after a nice catch-and-run in overtime. The fumble handed the ball right back to the Bears, who scored on a nice pass play to end the game. Peterson, hold on to the ball!

While I still think the Vikings and Saints are the teams to beat despite faltering of late, maybe they have seen their best days and the rising Eagles and Cowboys will eat their lunch. We’ll see.

MVP: Devin Aromashodu, WR

 

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Offensive Player: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Carolina Panthers, 206 yards rushing
Defensive Player: Brian Cushing, LB, Houston Texans
Offensive Lineman: Kris Dielman, G, San Diego Chargers
Special Teams: Sebastian Janikowski, K, Oakland Raiders (61 yard field goal)
Rookie of the Week: Brian Cushing, LB, Houston Texans

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Eric Mangini & Mike Holmgren: A Holy Union

Don’t look now, but it seems they can co-exist after all.

Browns President Mike Holmgren spoke positively about his new head coach on Monday when he met the Cleveland media for the first time.

It wasn’t a ringing endorsement, but Holmgren appeared to look favorably on current Browns head coach Eric Mangini. Although a decision has yet to be made, Holmgren made it very clear what he is looking for in making his decision.

“Any decision I make regarding the coaching staff, or anybody there, will not be based on three games or two games or one game or anything like that,” Holmgren said. “I think it’s the total body of work. I’ve got to see progress. I’ve got to see things going in the right direction and then I’ll make my decision.”

After starting the season 1-11, the Cleveland Browns have won all three of their last games and appear to be playing their best football of the season.

“I’m very happy for those guys,” Holmgren said. “The last three weeks they’ve had three wins.  Coaches and players work so hard that you deserve a few wins.  That’s what you’re playing the game for.”

Mike Holmgren has not committed one way or the other on Eric Mangini’s future, and for good reason. Holmgren has no reason to back himself into a corner by making a decision now, and it seems he will take the rest of the season before evaluating his head coach.

If Mangini and his staff will be retained, the biggest point of contention will be the personnel department and how the two groups will interact with one another.

Think of the Mike Holmgren/Eric Mangini union as an arranged marriage.

Holmgren will bring his own people in to run things in Berea and that may come at the expense of the current regime. How the Holmgren camp meshes with the Mangini camp will play an important role in determining how effectively the Browns will function as an organization. Holmgren has been through this before, and he understands the consequences of what could be a disastrous wedding.

“Our first draft was less than spectacular, because I had really two groups giving me information, the existing group that had been there and the new group that came in with me,” Holmgren said. “We didn’t do a good job with the draft, because I didn’t [make changes sooner].  I learned from that.” 

“Those types of errors, I trust I won’t do again, I won’t make again,” Holmgren added.

There is no question Holmgren will put his stamp on the Cleveland Browns, but that does not necessarily indicate a complete overhaul of the organization.

“If you keep blowing up the team it takes longer to fix it,” Holmgren said. “I think, the current staff has tried very, very hard to start that process.  To restart it all over again, I don’t think we have to do that, I really don’t.  I hope it doesn’t appear that way when we roll up our sleeves and dive in there.  I think they’ve started that.  Now we just have to really identify areas where we need to get better and then figure out what the best way to handle that is.”

One of those areas the Browns could improve in is the passing offense.

Cleveland is ranked dead last in several offensive statistical categories, including passing yards and yards per pass attempt. Only the St. Louis Rams and Oakland Raiders have scored fewer points per game. At the helm of every offense is the quarterback, and Mike Holmgren understands good quarterback play is vital to the team’s success.

“Eric shares my views on how important the quarterback position is for any team,” Holmgren said. “That’s what we have to do.  We have to be tough in some ways.  We have to be honest about it.  If we think we have the quarterback there that can take us where we want to go, fine.  If we don’t, then we have to do something about it.”

With a regime change on the way and Mangini’s future hanging in the balance, it is bound to be another wild year in Berea. Fans have been patient with the team so far, and Holmgren would be best served to take that approach with the Browns.

Through good times and bad, sickness and health.

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Did Scott Pioli Cripple the Kansas City Chiefs by Drafting Tyson Jackson?

If you are a Kansas City Chiefs fans, go back in time with me for a moment to about eight months ago.

Do you remember how you felt?  Well, I do…and it was very optimistic, almost giddy as we headed into the NFL draft.

The Chiefs were coming off of their worst season of all-time; things couldn’t get any worse. The offseason couldn’t come soon enough. 

The Chiefs were finally rid of GM Carl Peterson. Scott Pioli became his replacement. The Scott Pioli who had made a career out of helping orchestrate the personnel decisions responsible for the Patriots dynasty. 

The Chiefs now had the man in the front office who would put the pieces back together, starting with Matt Cassel.

Pioli brought in the “franchise” quarterback and was able to keep the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL draft. 

Going into the draft, the Chiefs had made swift yet necessary changes to the faces of the organization. The draft would be the proving ground for Pioli to show the fans why he (cue Denny Green’s voice) is who we thought he was.

This past April, Pioli and the Chiefs selected Tyson Jackson, defensive end out of LSU with the third overall pick.

If you remember correctly, many draft specialists had suggested that this pick was quite a stretch for Jackson with the third overall pick. Many of these specialists had Jackson much lower on the board, projected as a later first-round pick, and some even had him going in the second round.

However, the draft guru Pioli had his man.  The organization had Jackson at the top of their board, so they thought, “why go looking for hamburger when you have prime rib staring at you in the face?”

The Chiefs had a glaring need on the defensive line: They needed a pass-rush specialist who could create havoc in the backfield and put much needed pressure on the opposing quarterback. Tyson Jackson was drafted to do just that; after all, Pioli’s first pick with the Patriots was a defensive end by the name of Richard Seymour.

Now that we are basically at the end of the season, let’s see how Pioli’s pick and the largest investment in Kansas City’s history has paid off. Let’s see how this $57 million pass-rush specialist has fared so far for the Chiefs…

Jackson has played in every game in 2009. His stats: 34 total tackles with zero sacks. 

Obviously, it is a little too early to label Jackson a bust; however, I haven’t heard his name brought up more than a handful of times all year long. That’s just not a good sign coming from a man selected above every college football player in the nation except for two others.

The bottom line is that Jackson just hasn’t been the force that should be expected out of a man who signed the biggest contract in Chiefs’ history: five years worth $57 million, with $31 million guaranteed.

So let’s compare him to the other first round picks. Do you remember the name Aaron Curry?

Curry was the pick that most “draft specialists” projected the Chiefs to select with the No. 3 pick, including Todd McShay. Curry was labeled as the “surest thing in the draft.” He was a linebacker that could have been used on the inside against the run or the outside for pass rushing. 

Curry was drafted one spot behind the Chiefs, at No. 4 to Seattle. To date, he has produced 61 total tackles, two forced fumbles, and two sacks at the outside linebacker position. He has also been injured and missed one game this year—not too bad for the first-year player out of Wake Forest.

Maybe Pioli didn’t see as big of a need at linebacker than at defensive end: Ok, so what about the other defensive ends taken in the first round?

Aaron Maybin was the next end selected, with the 11th pick to the Bills. So far, Maybin hasn’t been able to crack the starting lineup and only has 16 total tackles and one forced fumble this season. Not acceptable.

The next defensive end taken was Brian Orakpo to the Redskins at No. 13. In case you haven’t heard, he is the lone Redskin to be selected to the Pro Bowl. Orakpo has racked up 48 tackles, one forced fumble, and 11 sacks after 15 games.

Why didn’t Pioli see this guy’s talent level during the combine, endless interviews, game film, etc.?

So, as you can see, Tyson Jackson was not the best defensive end taken in the draft.

As I mentioned before, only time will tell if he is a bust or not, but so far Jackson just isn’t earning his $57 million and Pioli didn’t do the Chiefs any favors with his drafting skills.

 

 

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The 2010 NFL Pro Bowl Snubs

Every year there are many talented NFL players that get chosen to represent their team in the Pro Bowl based on individual performances.

Unfortunately, there are many players that make the team just based on popularity even though they do not have as strong of a statistical performance as other players who get snubbed from playing with the best of the best.

The following is just one journalists’ opinion on which players got snubbed from going to the annual game.

(Sorry in advance to all the offensive lineman out there.)

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