tr1 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Sporting News http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=430275 Posted: July 2, 2008 Each week, Sporting News correspondents provide insight and analysis on every NFL team. Here's a sample of what you'll find in the latest NFC team reports. EAST DIVISION DALLAS COWBOYS: Rookie TE Martellus Bennett has struggled at times picking up the nuances of the Cowboys' offense, but he's working hard to improve. Bennett played in an unsophisticated passing offense at Texas A&M, which could be the cause of some of his problems. NEW YORK GIANTS: With the signing of RG Chris Snee to a six-year, $43.5 million contract extension, the Giants are in a rare and desirable situation with their offensive line. The entire five-man unit is signed at least through the 2012 season. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: Rookie S Quintin Demps has the skill set of most cornerbacks, which is why he'll probably play both positions. A fourth-round pick, he won't outrace any wide receivers or knock anyone's helmet off, but he's outstanding in coverage and has great hands. WASHINGTON REDSKINS: Redskins coaches should find a way to make RB Ladell Betts a bigger part of the team's offense. Betts runs well between the tackles, hits holes quickly and has the power to break tackles and the speed to get into the secondary. If he is given enough carries, he and Clinton Portis each could run for more than 1,000 yards -- and the wear and tear on Portis would be less significant. NORTH DIVISION CHICAGO BEARS: It was surprising to see the run-first Bears pass on the opportunity to bring in a blocking tight end after veteran John Gilmore departed for Tampa Bay. Neither starter Desmond Clark nor former first-round pick Greg Olsen is a strong blocker. DETROIT LIONS: WR Devale Ellis, if he's fully recovered from a knee injury, could be the wild card in Detroit's search for an explosive return man. Ellis -- who missed all of last season -- is by far the fastest return man the Lions have. GREEN BAY PACKERS: WR James Jones faded badly in 2007, hitting the rookie wall the final month of the season. He has put in a lot of time in the weight room this offseason and, though he never has lacked strength, should be better equipped to hang tough for 16 games. MINNESOTA VIKINGS: DE Ray Edwards is penciled in as the starter opposite Jared Allen. Edwards had five sacks last season but was inconsistent. He has the speed, size and talent to excel, though, and has made excellent use of his time all offseason. SOUTH DIVISION ATLANTA FALCONS: Prospect Willie Evans was one of the stars of offseason workouts. Evans excelled at speed rushing from both the left and right sides. He has an above-average first step and is a relentless battler. The Falcons don't have much depth behind DEs John Abraham and Jamaal Anderson. CAROLINA PANTHERS: Even though the Panthers drafted RB Jonathan Stewart, they are expecting more out of RB DeAngelo Williams and will use him more often this year. Williams could make a big impact in the screen game, which the team all but abandoned last season after the quarterback position unraveled. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: Even though they weren't able to land Jeremy Shockey in a draft-day trade, the Saints can still expect a significant upgrade at the tight end position this season. Mark Campbell, their best blocking tight end, is healthy after missing all of last season with a back injury. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: It takes someone special to play strong-side linebacker in Monte Kiffin's Tampa 2 scheme, and Cato June is the right kind of special. He's a team-oriented guy who doesn't mind forcing offenses toward the middle of the field, where the playmakers make the majority of tackles. WEST DIVISION ARIZONA CARDINALS: It won't be a surprise if Tim Castille -- who spent last season on the practice squad -- starts at fullback over Terrelle Smith. But Smith is a devastating blocker with a ton of experience, so Castille will have to play well in camp to win the job. ST. LOUIS RAMS: It's time for CB Tye Hill to show he was worthy of his first-round draft status in 2006. Hill has worked to improve his ball skills and needs to turn some pass breakups into interceptions. He must also improve on his tackling form and avoid lunging for ball-carriers in the open field. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS: The 49ers beat out the Rams, Ravens and Patriots to land free-agent RT Barry Sims. Sims, 33, probably isn't as talented as his chief competitor for a starting spot, Jonas Jennings, but Jennings has a history of injuries. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: Chris Spencer did all right in his first full season as the Seahawks' starting center, but he was no Robbie Tobeck, who retired after the 2006 season. Making matters worse, Spencer missed all the offseason minicamps while recovering from shoulder surgery. That limited him from working under new offensive line coach Mike Solari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Rookie TE Martellus Bennett has struggled at times picking up the nuances of the Cowboys' offense nuances? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: chuck it and hope TO or Witten can get to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 nuances? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: chuck it and hope TO or Witten can get to it He can't remember which one is T.O. and which one is Witten... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 He can't remember which one is T.O. and which one is Witten... TO is the one with the Ego spilling out of the earholes in his helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bware_Dware Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Im sure Bennett will know who T.O. is in no time flat by looking upfield and seeing the back of his jersey... Ding, low blow I know, -1 pt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEHEREAFTER Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 nuances? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: chuck it and hope TO or Witten can get to it Not bad for #3 offense in the league last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellsMyHero28 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Not bad for #3 offense in the league last year. http://youtube.com/watch?v=PS0d98RYcco Not bad at all. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bware_Dware Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 http://youtube.com/watch?v=PS0d98RYccoNot bad at all. :laugh: ouch, low blow, -1 for you too. Gloves up lets keep it clean :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellsMyHero28 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 ouch, low blow, -1 for you too. Gloves up lets keep it clean :laugh: :laugh: I'll accept that -1 for me. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Not bad for #3 offense in the league last year. Not good when the games matter Division games, Dec, Jan, Playoffs.... :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSO Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Im sure Bennett will know who T.O. is in no time flat by looking upfield and seeing the back of his jersey... Ding, low blow I know, -1 pt. Hooray for TO's performance when Sean Taylor wasn't back there making him piss his pants!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Not bad for #3 offense in the league last year. rankings + no playoff wins = short term memory. You should still be embarrassed that you're promoting basically the same team that choked last year...and the year before...and the year before...etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 rankings + no playoff wins = short term memory.You should still be embarrassed that you're promoting basically the same team that choked last year...and the year before...and the year before...etc. I bet he hasn't forgotten the time he spent in the rubber room during the weeks following the Cowboys season demise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWinzit Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 DALLAS COWBOYS: Rookie TE Martellus Bennett has struggled at times picking up the nuances of the Cowboys' offense, but he's working hard to improve. Bennett played in an unsophisticated passing offense at Texas A&M, which could be the cause of some of his problems.After seeing this I read back through some of the pre draft info. They all fail to list as a potential issue so this must surprise the Cowboys. I am certain they were more worried about the high maintenance stuff like lack of discipline, selfishness and poor work ethic along with the poor route running and speed concerns.MINNESOTA VIKINGS: DE Ray Edwards is penciled in as the starter opposite Jared Allen. Edwards had five sacks last season but was inconsistent. He has the speed, size and talent to excel, though, and has made excellent use of his time all offseason.If that front four stay healthy Edwards will have quite a few more this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 http://youtube.com/watch?v=PS0d98RYccoNot bad at all. :laugh: Who was he chucking it to, T.O. or Witten?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Who was he chucking it to, T.O. or Witten?... I don't think Romo sits to pee knew himself who that was intended for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I don't think Romo sits to pee knew himself who that was intended for. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Who was he chucking it to, T.O. or Witten?... God, that was an ugly throw into double coverage...the funny thing is that Glenn had zero separation. Romo sits to pee really sucks under pressure, doesn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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