Cecil, with the quick turnaround AGAIN - here's the news and notes show we rolled out earlier today - me without A/C btw - hope THAT changes soon.
News and Notes for 7/3
In This Episode: Cecil Lammey and Andrew Garda break down the top stories from around the NFL. Topics include: is Brett Favre coming back and will it be for the Packers, Marshawn Lynch could be more involved in the Bills passing game, Aqib Talib v Cory Boyd at the rookie symposium, Ronald Curry as a sleeper WR, plus more!
Happy 4th - stay safe and if you drink, don't drive!
And don't blow your little finger off, please.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
A few notes and have a happy July 4th!
Just did a News and Notes Show on the Audible podcast with Cecil Lammey over at Footballguys.com.
Should post tonight to tomorrow - I'll post it tomorrow night or Saturday but you can catch it on their ITunes feed or on the fbg site under podcasts. We go over notes from the continuing Brett Favre rumors to the Aqib Talib fight at the rookie symposium to some thoughts on Marshawn Lynch and Reggie Williams and more!
A few other grace notes before I head out (with the caveat I could be back - you never know) -
Should post tonight to tomorrow - I'll post it tomorrow night or Saturday but you can catch it on their ITunes feed or on the fbg site under podcasts. We go over notes from the continuing Brett Favre rumors to the Aqib Talib fight at the rookie symposium to some thoughts on Marshawn Lynch and Reggie Williams and more!
A few other grace notes before I head out (with the caveat I could be back - you never know) -
- Adam 'former Pacman' Jones has decided to stay in Texas during the three weeks between OTAs and Training Camp in Oxnard California. Smart move, Adam. The more he is around the team spending extra time at the facility, the better. Stay out of trouble and he could really make that D even more scary. He's doing what he needs to do - showing committment.
- The Cards are reportedly offering linebacker Karlos Dansby a deal somwhere near what Seattle's Lofa Tatupu or Chicago's Lance Briggs (13-18 mill guarenteed and somewhere near 21mill in the first three years) made. According to the Arizona Republic, Dansby wants more like what new Jet Calvin Pace got - about $27 million over the first three years of his contract. The Jets - and this is from a Jets fan - overpaid Price significantly. I think he could be a great addition, but still. And that has set the mark higher for a guy like Dansby than you would normally see. The Cards need to figure how to split the difference and so does Dansby. Of course, they could just Franchise him again and then eventually end up trading or letting him go. But I think both sides should find a way to work it out.
- Finally, it seems like the NFL has canceled the Supplemental Draft due to lack of interest. In other words - nobody asked to be in it. A lot of the Juniors (or new Seniors) who normally might throw their hat in the ring are going back to school and working towards a better draft slot in 2009.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Favre Wednesday continues
According to NFL Network, Favre has denied reports he's coming back.
I dunno if this is people testing the waters or not - the Wisconsin State Journal has a report his agent called the Packers to see if they would release him to allow him to play elsewhere (kinda like what Barry Sanders asked for many moons ago....) and was denied.
Who can tell what is truth and what isn't? I'm not saying it can't happen but I AM saying that until you see him steps into cleats again, assume he is gone.
The rest is just fancy illusion and interesting discussion.
I dunno if this is people testing the waters or not - the Wisconsin State Journal has a report his agent called the Packers to see if they would release him to allow him to play elsewhere (kinda like what Barry Sanders asked for many moons ago....) and was denied.
Who can tell what is truth and what isn't? I'm not saying it can't happen but I AM saying that until you see him steps into cleats again, assume he is gone.
The rest is just fancy illusion and interesting discussion.
Favre vs the Energizer Bunny - who wins?
Ho Ho Holy Schniekies.
So ESPN's Chris Mortenson is reporting that Brett Favre is once again thinking about playing. This follows this notice on former NFL Personnel guy Mike Lombardi's blog about the same thing.
If it were just ESPN, I might raise an eyebrow and take a wait and see attitude. I mean, ESPN has it's hooks into a lot of things, but sometimes they tend to throw stuff against the wall to see if it sticks - or at least that's how it felt a lot of last season.
But backed by Lombardi (or actually following in the wake of Lombardi's post) who has some tremendous links to the NFL still, I have to give it more credence.
And is it a shock? It took Favre years to actually make a decision to retire. Of course it follows he's still not sure.
My 3 year old is more decisive when it comes down to it. And I don't mean that completely snarky. It's just that Favre really doesn't know what he wants and hasn't for years.
Now, as others have pointed out, this is a really sticky wicket, if true. The Packers own the rights to Favre, and if he comes back he's theirs. But do they want to move on anyway? I mean, how long has Rodgers waited? And now he seems to be ready and Favre comes back?
The fans would likely want Favre. The coaching staff might as well. The players... that's a tough call but would it be a shock if they preferred the known quantity over the unknown?
What a mess. You know, I respect Favre. Heckuva player, seems to be a heckuva guy. But he needs to get himself together. I thought it was pretty unfair how long he would drag this out every single off-season for years to begin with.
I think this is even more unfair than that. I respect that he still has the desire. That's great. I just regret that the whole team keeps having to get wrung out every time Favre changes his mind.
We'll keep you posted....
So ESPN's Chris Mortenson is reporting that Brett Favre is once again thinking about playing. This follows this notice on former NFL Personnel guy Mike Lombardi's blog about the same thing.
If it were just ESPN, I might raise an eyebrow and take a wait and see attitude. I mean, ESPN has it's hooks into a lot of things, but sometimes they tend to throw stuff against the wall to see if it sticks - or at least that's how it felt a lot of last season.
But backed by Lombardi (or actually following in the wake of Lombardi's post) who has some tremendous links to the NFL still, I have to give it more credence.
And is it a shock? It took Favre years to actually make a decision to retire. Of course it follows he's still not sure.
My 3 year old is more decisive when it comes down to it. And I don't mean that completely snarky. It's just that Favre really doesn't know what he wants and hasn't for years.
Now, as others have pointed out, this is a really sticky wicket, if true. The Packers own the rights to Favre, and if he comes back he's theirs. But do they want to move on anyway? I mean, how long has Rodgers waited? And now he seems to be ready and Favre comes back?
The fans would likely want Favre. The coaching staff might as well. The players... that's a tough call but would it be a shock if they preferred the known quantity over the unknown?
What a mess. You know, I respect Favre. Heckuva player, seems to be a heckuva guy. But he needs to get himself together. I thought it was pretty unfair how long he would drag this out every single off-season for years to begin with.
I think this is even more unfair than that. I respect that he still has the desire. That's great. I just regret that the whole team keeps having to get wrung out every time Favre changes his mind.
We'll keep you posted....
Fantasy Sports Group Podcast up!
As promised, here is the show I did yesterday with Greg Kellogg and the guys at the Fantasy Sports Group - it's a Wide Receiver centric show and covers topics as varied as the relative value of Miami WRs Davone Bess and Jayson Foster, the continued drama around Denver WR Bandon Marshall, a good debate about when you start drafting WRs and a breakdown of every division and the WR values (or lack therof) within. Even if you aren't a big Fantasy Football geek, there's some great general wide reciever talk here so check it out.
The Fantasy Sports Report - WR Style
Also, check out the Fantasy Sports Groups sites like the FFReport and their Fantasy Forums.
The Fantasy Sports Report - WR Style
Also, check out the Fantasy Sports Groups sites like the FFReport and their Fantasy Forums.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
The Ernest Graham Hour
I think a few more notes about Graham in the next few days and he WILL deserve his own show here at the Blurb.
According to PewterReport.com, not only is Graham's overall money lower than expected, but there is absolutely no guaranteed money or Guara as I believe Jeff Ellis of NFL Rants and Raves calls it.
Further, Graham is only making 1.5 million this year (just being a relative term for you and me - and still better than the 605k the former undrafted free agent was scheduled to make this year.
He gets a million dollar bonus if he makes the roster, which he really should. With Caddy still rehabbing and Dunn old, well, Graham is still the main man.
Sure makes you wonder more about those Kevin Jones to Tampa rumors I talked about yesterday though, huh? Maybe they aren't all that sold on Graham.
Small payout, no guarenteed money........
Think about it. I will and I'll keep you posted.
PS - finished up Greg Kellogg's show for FFReport - will post a link of 2 hours of goodness for you all tomorrow.
According to PewterReport.com, not only is Graham's overall money lower than expected, but there is absolutely no guaranteed money or Guara as I believe Jeff Ellis of NFL Rants and Raves calls it.
Further, Graham is only making 1.5 million this year (just being a relative term for you and me - and still better than the 605k the former undrafted free agent was scheduled to make this year.
He gets a million dollar bonus if he makes the roster, which he really should. With Caddy still rehabbing and Dunn old, well, Graham is still the main man.
Sure makes you wonder more about those Kevin Jones to Tampa rumors I talked about yesterday though, huh? Maybe they aren't all that sold on Graham.
Small payout, no guarenteed money........
Think about it. I will and I'll keep you posted.
PS - finished up Greg Kellogg's show for FFReport - will post a link of 2 hours of goodness for you all tomorrow.
Podcast Appearance - today, 8pm EST
Hey folks
Just a quick early (well for my West Coast self) reminder that I will be appearing on The Fantasy Sports Groups show today - I'll be on most of the show and we'll be talking Wide Receivers and Fantasy Football.
You can click the link above or go to Talkshoe.com and look for the FSG - Fantasy Football Webcast.
Again, that's at 8pm EST, 5pm PST.
You can listen and chat live and if you've the mind, call in using Talkshoe's engine. You may need an account for that one, so if you plan on being there, you might want to look that up.
If I figure it out first I'll let ya'll know.
Back with more news later...
Just a quick early (well for my West Coast self) reminder that I will be appearing on The Fantasy Sports Groups show today - I'll be on most of the show and we'll be talking Wide Receivers and Fantasy Football.
You can click the link above or go to Talkshoe.com and look for the FSG - Fantasy Football Webcast.
Again, that's at 8pm EST, 5pm PST.
You can listen and chat live and if you've the mind, call in using Talkshoe's engine. You may need an account for that one, so if you plan on being there, you might want to look that up.
If I figure it out first I'll let ya'll know.
Back with more news later...
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