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Welker Done, Will Pats Be Next?
Published: January 7, 2010
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The New England Patriots could only watch as their hopes for a long playoff run may have been dashed when Wes Welker crumbled to the turf with a torn ACL and MCL against the Houston Texans this past Sunday.
Welker, in my opinion, is one of the top 5 receivers in the league, and is the security blanket for Tom Brady and the rest of the Patriots.
At the time of his injury, Welker had amassed 123 receptions for 1348 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Welker will be replaced in the lineup by former Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman (37 receptions for 359 yards and 1TD) for Sundays’ playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens.
The Patriots were already fighting an uphill battle in facing the no longer great, but still quite formidable, Ravens defense, and although Edelman looks like a fine young receiver, I don’t like the Pats’ chances without Welker.
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Whatever Happened to Offensive Pass Interference?
Published: January 3, 2010
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Okay sports fans, I know I’m going to take a beating on this one.
I’ve been watching NFL football for the last 42 years and I have to get this out of my system.
Back in the day, receivers depended on speed, agility, and route running ability to get open and catch passes and defensive backs were allowed to try to keep up with them, gee what a concept.
Now, with the NFL constantly changing rules in order to generate offense, receivers can do anything short of shooting cornerbacks and safeties to get to the ball.
Case in point (and here is where I will get hate mail, but I don’t care), Pittsburgh Steelers’ wideout Mike Wallaces’ game winning catch last week. Anyone who REALLY watched the constantly shown replay, saw him clearly push off before turning and making his remarkable catch.
Honestly, I’m not picking on Wallace, who is a fine young receiver. I see it happen all the time on all teams so this is just an example. What’s a poor defensive back to do?
I’m just saying that the NFL (No Fair League) needs to stop changing rules to manufacture excitement that is already there.
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