Around The NFL: Haynesworth Causing a Problem; Saints Get Their Rings; Obligatory Favre Update; & More
by cjmulrain on Jun 17, 2010 1:44 PM EDT
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PrintGood afternoon, Giants fans. We haven't done an Around the NFL post in a long time, but now that a lot of teams have held minicamps we figured it was a good time to give you a brief update on what's going on with the other 31 teams out there:
- The biggest story involves our division rival Washington Redskins, and disgruntled DT Albert Haynseworth. Haynseworth, you may remember, was given a $100 million dollar deal last offseason, mostly (it seemed) to sit on the sidelines sucking wind. Well, now he wants out, claiming the Redskins organization lied to him from the start. The Redskins players seem to be just fine with the prospect of losing Haynseworth as a teammate, voicing their displeasure with his recent actions. Aren't you guys glad the Giants lost out to the Redskins for his services last year?
- Lest you think Haynseworth is the only disgruntled millionaire, a few other superstars have been grumbling about their contracts, most notably RB Chris Johnson of the Titans and CB Darelle Revis of the Jets.
- Speaking of the Jets, former nemesis Jason Taylor is attempting to win their fanbase over, one autograph at a time.
- Vikings running back Adrian Peterson might be the best running back in the NFL, but his one glaring weakness has been a fumbling problem (sound familiar, Giants fans?). Rather than hire Tom Coughlin to teach him to carry the ball high and tight, coach Brad Childress has Peterson carrying a 14-pound ball which he claims will help the way swinging a heavy bat in the on-deck circle helps baseball players. I'm not sure I understand that analogy, though I suppose the real benefit of the drill would be to make Peterson more aware of the ball as he's running. We'll see if it works.
- The New Orleans Saints have received their Super Bowl rings. For a closer look, check out the Saints SBN blog, Canal Street Chronicles. Not as nice as the SB XLII rings, but whatever.
- The Houston Texans have inspired expectations that they will reach the postseason for the first time in franchise history this season.
- All QB news from here on out: first, an update on Brett Favre, because I know you're all on the edge of your seat about whether he'll play again or not. Do you think ESPN even bothers re-writing these stories at this point, or are they just slapping a new date on a story they wrote 3 years ago?
- Deep in this 49ers article is an update on old friend David Carr.
- Titans QB Vince Young is in the news again for being involved in a fight at a Dallas strip club. Ross Tucker writes that this incident is further proof that Young isn't the right quarterback for the Titans.
- Finally, neither the Bills nor the Browns will commit to a starting QB, leaving their respective depth charts unsettled. Unfortunately for both of them, I'm not sure it will make all that much of a difference who they end up starting at QB.
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The 14 pound ball is designed so that if you don’t have the corners of the ball tucked away properly, the ball with fall out of your hands. It sort of forces you to carry it carefully at all times. I have to admit, when I first saw it, I was a little jealous – I’d like to see the Eagles make LeSean McCoy tote that thing around.
Formerly Bye, Dawk :(
I carry it around all the time
believe me…its NOT easy!
Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 17, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I've always said that being 16 lbs over-weight must be like carrying a bowling ball bag with you EVERYWHERE you go !!!
As for the fumbling issue, didn’t TC make make Tiki carry a football to meetings and stuff and the other players would try to knock it out of his arms??
well I really can't lose my 14lbs
that would really hurt
Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 17, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
FB, we've had words here, but I AM not hammering you or people over-weight
I’m tall and thin and get more shit from strangers in a store than you’d beleive.
I am not overweight either....
Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 17, 2010 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL!
Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit
by FreeBradshaw on Jun 18, 2010 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions
You'd think carrying around a heavy ball
Would make you less aware when you’re carrying a regular one. Wouldn’t a better idea be to grease up a super light ball?
Which football movie was it?
Where the college RB had a fumbling problem, so the coach made him carry a ball around everywhere, but if one of his teammates got the ball, the RB would have to be his butler or some other weird punishment?
Rings a bell....my money is on:
The Program or Necessary Roughness
"Throw the damn ball to Kevin Boss" - Andiamo708
It's definitely The Program...
one of his classmates knocked it out of his hand during a class and there was a pile-up for the ball. He ended up keeping it.
I think that Albert and the Skins deserve each other
He could have come here for less money and gotten to play in a scheme that would have absolutely highlighted his skills.
He went for the $$$ and he got what he deserves.
As for the Skins, its isn’t like this was an unknown. They wanted a cheap fast fix to the playoffs. They got 4-12, dissension and ripped off. Congrats Dan Snider. Hire a GM and worry about decorating the luxury box.
Skins don't deserve this idiot, hey maybe JJ will sign him next.
Thank Gawd thid idiot did not sign with us. He knocks up a stripper at the super bowl, than takes the Redskins cash and wont’ play cause he does not like the new system. I guess if they kept the old system and won 4 games a year he would be fine as long as his stats were okay.
by Late for Dinner on Jun 17, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
With a 14 pound ball
It is easier to try and pick up the 7-10 split.
"stupidity + alcohol = getting your ass beat" AKA the Philadelphia town motto - hotspur
your bowling humor wasn't lost on everyone DE (hahah)
“brum- tis…!!”
If I was you though, I’d stick to the stupidity and alcohol appproach :-)
(it’s the defense I’ve found most useful)
Man did the Titans have some knuckle heads
Imagine Fat Albert, V Young and Pac Man at the same strip club somewhere in Tenn.
by Late for Dinner on Jun 17, 2010 6:56 PM EDT reply actions
Re: Carr
I still wish we had him instead of Sergio…
by giant fan since 57 on Jun 17, 2010 7:02 PM EDT reply actions
Albert has a history of ultimately disrespecting
everyone except himself, so it’s not a surprise. It’s a real problem when your teammates are cool with you being gone.
Taylor is probably going to have problems connecting with some of the fans. I remember thinking years ago, I don’t think I could’ve handled it if Deion Sanders had played some for the Giants. There aren’t many players that I actually despise, but he comes pretty close. And no matter how great he was, had he ever been a Giant, well, that would’ve really bothered me just because of the history. Taylor will still encounter many a “boo” for the remainder of his career with the Jets.
The 14 pound ball thing with Peterson is interesting, but I’m just not sure it will yield the intended results. As Ed said, I guess we’ll see – at least they’re cognizant of it and are trying to fix it.
Ah Saints, Schmaints.
I would not be surprised at all to see the Texans make the playoffs.
I have to admit I just don’t care any more about whether Favre plays or not. Initially, when everything went down in Green Bay, the story made for interesting news – although it was getting old then. Now it’s just worn out fodder.
Is anyone surprised that Young was acting this way? I try my best not to judge people (because I myself don’t enjoy being judged), but I am not surprised at this at all. I know people who have played pro ball and the complete change of life does have an effect on every player who plays at the pro level. The major difference in the guys who do well and the guys who stink it up is how well of an adjustment is made to an extreme change in lifestyle. Hope he can get things straight.
And the Bills or Browns not backing a particular QB would be exactly what I would expect from both. They’re just trying to get their guys to compete before the race begins.
We didn't even have a chance for the "perfect season", but we did have the perfect ending.
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