Quick Hits: the Week in Review- Best Corner?, Back in Action, and Holmgren Returns
Darrelle Revis, CB, NYJ- “New York Jets coach Rex Ryan is quickly developing a reputation for making big statements, some so large his 7-7 team has not come close to backing them. But no one blinks whenever Ryan promotes Darrelle Revis as “the best corner in the league.” (USAToday) Brian Westbrook, RB, PHI- “Just in time [...]
Quick Hits: the Week in Review- New Owner, New Homes, Aches and Pains, and Rest in Peace Chris
Chris Henry, WR, CIN- “Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry has died, one day after falling out of the back of a pickup truck in what authorities described as a domestic dispute with his fiancée.” (ESPN) Chad Henne, QB, MIA- “The Miami Dolphins are a smash-mouth team trying to crash a postseason party likely to be loaded [...]
Quick Hits- the Week in Review: Show of Support in Big D, Tardiness in New England, Complaints in Baltimore, and Dieting Does Wonders in Denver
Eli Manning, QB, NYG- “New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning raised his play to rare heights in a postseason run two years ago that culminated in a Super Bowl upset of the previously undefeated New England Patriots.” (USAToday) Randy Moss, WR, NE- “Four New England Patriots players, including receiver Randy Moss, were sent home from Gillette [...]
Quick Hits- the Week in Review: Jobs on the Line, Injuries Taking Their Toll, and a Premature End
Jamal Lewis, RB, CLE- “Cleveland’s punishing running back, who announced last month that he planned to retire following this season, was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with post-concussion symptoms, a premature and unceremonious ending to his illustrious NFL career.” (Yahoo) Wade Phillips, Head Coach, DAL- “Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday that if his team [...]
Quick Hits- Alex Smith to the Rescue and Jets, Jets, and More Jets
Alex Smith, QB, SF- “…If you’re one of those owners worried about losing your top quarterback, I’d suggest going out and grabbing 49ers QB Alex Smith off the waiver wire.” (NFL) Mark Sanchez, QB, NYJ- ” Mark Sanchez had big plans for an early Thanksgiving buffet, inviting everyone in the New York Jets organization to come [...]
Quick Hits- Injuries, Injuries, Everywhere, Brawlin’ in Big D, and Irrelevant No More
Terence Newman, CB, DAL- “Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman had his dukes up and tongue in cheek when he finally offered an explanation for the sideline confrontation with secondary coach Dave Campo.” (ESPN) Ryan Succop, PK, KC- “Ryan Succop gained the dubious honor of being ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ when he was the 256th and final player selected [...]
Quick Hits- Quarterbacks Stand Out, For Better or For Worse
Brett Favre, QB, MIN- “Leading the Seattle Seahawks 28-3 at the Metrodome, the Minnesota Vikings aren’t taking any chances — they’ve pulled QB Brett Favre in favor of backup Tarvaris Jackson…Before leaving, Favre also managed to set the Vikings’ single-game record for completion percentage (88 percent), breaking the previous mark of 84 percent set by [...]
Quick Hits- Season Ended, Season Slumping, and a Record Breaking Rookie
Ronnie Brown, RB, MIA- “Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown has seen the field for the last time in 2009. The team placed him on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season.” (FFToolbox) Jim Caldwell, Head Coach, IND- “…The humble Caldwell, 32 years a college and NFL apprentice, stepped into the spotlight by eclipsing Potsy Clark of [...]
