Monday, October 8, 2012
The reasons the Tigers aren’t Geauxing...
LSU has not been the same since the thrashing at the hands of Alabama. The Crimson Tide really exploited the weaknesses in LSU’s offense and other teams have become hip to blitzing the Tigers. The problems that plague the Tigers are no complicated in nature, but are not visible to the naked eye.
Tyrann Mathieu- You cannot discredit losing a Heisman Candidate. Mathieu changed the flow of the Arkansas and Georgia game with a punt return for a touchdown. Although Mathieu is not the greatest cover corner, he is a playmaker. There were many times in games in which a well time forced fumble or interception would change the flow of the game. He worked very hard over the offseason to improve his coverage skills and was poised to make a run at the Heisman this year as well as being a leader for the vaulted LSU defense. Most teams don’t recover from losing a player of this magnitude; LSU is continuing this trend.
Wide Receivers- Odell Beckham Jr. and Russell Shepard are the biggest problem plaguing the LSU passing game, not Mettenberger. They are not getting open. When they are getting open, they are dropping passes. In the meantime, Mettenberger is holding the ball waiting for them to get open. Other coaches are seeing this on tape and are using it to their advantage. Why not bring pressure if these guys aren’t getting open and catching the ball? It is an easy formula to creating havoc with LSU. These guys are going to have to step their play up in order be what the LSU offense needs to open this offense up. Beckham has the speed to get open; Shepard is just not panning out. They need to move Jarvis Landry up and let Shepard play the slot. Les Miles has been too loyal to Shepard.
Zack Mettenberger- Mettenberger is not going through his progressions as a QB. He is locking on to one receiver. He doesn’t look to the TE or to the check downs with the running backs. As much pressure as SEC teams put on the QB, you have to have a good check down system. Mettenberger is looking for the big play too much. If he doesn’t fix this, his season will only get longer against the likes of South Carolina and Alabama; those defensive fronts are too much for the LSU offensive line to handle. Mettenberger has to help his offensive line out by trusting the check down receiver. This will make the defense cheat up; this will open up the big play.
Offensive Line- The offensive line is not playing well. And it starts with the receivers not getting open. On the football field, if one or two men don’t do their job, then they can cost the entire team. The running backs are not hitting the holes like they normally do. The line is also battered and beat up. At points in the games, freshman have had to come in for injured players.
Ron Cooper- You do not see the dynamics of having a great player until he is gone; the same is true with a great coach. Ron Cooper was the defensive backs coach for the LSU Tigers from 2009-2011. Under his coaching, he coached the last two Thorpe Winners and the last two Bednarik winners. This guy is a difference maker because with the coaching he provided made the defensive line that much better as well as the linebackers. When you are sure about the coverage on the backend, it gives the front seven that much more confidence when defending the run as well as rushing the passer. Cooper is missed. Any LSU fan really understands what Ron Cooper meant to this team.
LSU is a solid team. They can be a great.
team with a few changes in the lineup; they can become a great team. Every unit on this team must play as one in order to accomplish this goal.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Hip Your Chick #3
This week in Hip Your Chick, we will highlight the defense. In the previous Hip Your Chick, we highlighted the offense. This one is to hip you on the defense and their responsibilities. The defense’s primary responsibilities are to stop the offense from scoring points, force turnovers, and quite possibly score themselves. There is an old saying that offense sells tickets and defense wins championships. This has been proven many times, especially in the past 2 BCS victories by the University of Alabama.
The defense creates havoc for an offense. They want to prevent any yards from being gained. That is how you measure just how good a defense is. A great defensive team can stop the run as well as the pass. When a defense is at its best is when it is penetrating through the offensive line and getting pressure on the quarterback or running back. When the quarterback drops back to pass the ball, and there is pressure on him, it makes it difficult to complete a pass. This is usually accomplished when the defense brings extra people other than the defensive line. This is called a blitz. When the defense brings the quarterback down to the ground before he is able to throw the ball, it is called a sack.
When the defense forces a turnover that means they take the ball away from the offense. This is done by either stripping the ball out of the offensive players hand (a fumble) or when the quarterback attempts to throw the ball, and one of the defenders catches the ball instead of the player he was attempting to throw the ball to on the offensive side of the ball (an interception). In most cases, when the defense can force more turnovers, that gives that team’s offense more chances to score points. Let’s highlight each player and their primary responsibilities.
Defensive Line- Just like with the offense, the defensive line is the most important part of this unit. If the defensive line is good, they can get pressure on the quarterback without sending a blitz. This leaves more men back to guard the offensive players and make things harder for the offense. There are 4 players on the defensive line
DT (Defensive Tackle) – These guys are usually very big. They plug up the middle to stop running lanes from opening up in the running game; in the passing game, they rush the quarterback. There are usually 2 DTs, but in some defenses there is only one defense tackle. In this case he is called a nose guard, and he has the same responsibilities. (Notable Ndamukong Suh, Nick Fairley, Terrance Cody, Haolit Ngata)
DE (Defensive End) – These guys line up on the outsides of the defensive tackles. They are usually the most athletic players on the field. They protect the outside of the line in the run game, and they rush the passer in passing situations. They usually have best combination of power and speed on the field. There are a lot of hybrid Outside Linebackers that play as DEs. (Notable Jared Allen, Julius Peppers)
MLB (Middle Linebacker)- The middle linebacker is the pulse of the defense. He is the quarterback of the defense and calls the plays. He ensures that players are lined up correctly and is usually the leading tackler on the team. He blitzes, he controls the middle of the field in the run game as well as in pass game. (Notables Ray Lewis, Patrick Willis, Donte’ Hightower, Rolando McClain)
OLB (Outside Linebacker)- The outside linebacker is responsible for outside containment. There are 2 types of outside linebackers. The strong side linebacker is the OLB that lines up outside across from the tight end (remember him from last article). He has to be able to stop to the run by following the tight ends block as well as guard the tight end if he goes out to catch a pass. The weakside linebacker is the OLB that usually pass rushes the QB in passing situations. He has to be the fastest of the 3 LBs. He covers the backside of plays as well and can drop into coverage. (Notable Terrell Suggs, DeMarcus Ware)
S (Safety)- The safety is the last line of a defense. They are expected to cover any extra WRs and TEs. They cover RBs out of the backfield. They line up 10-15 yards from the line of scrimmage. There are two types of safeties. The Free Safety is primarily used in pass coverage. He comes up in run support only after it is determined that it is NOT a pass. He will on occasion blitz to create pressure on the QB. The Strong Safety usually covers the strong side of the offense, which is the side that the tight end is covering. He comes up in run support and also draws the assignment of covering the Tight End if he goes out in coverage and the strong side linebacker blitzes. (Notable, Ed Reed, Troy Polomalu)
CB (Cornerback)- The cornerback is the usually the fastest player on the defense. He covers the wide receiver, who is usually one of the fastest players on the offense. He guards him and tries to prevent him from catching any passes. (Notable Darrelle Revis, Nnamdi Asomugah, Champ Bailey)
Penalty
This week’s penalty is pass interference. It’s when there is contact when ball is in there air that prevents either player, offensive or defensive, from catching a pass. Pass interference in college is 15 yards and an automatic first down. In the NFL it is a spot foul, meaning wherever it happens that is where the ball will be spotted. This penalty has decided games and is a very bang bang play; sometimes it is missed, sometimes they get it right. Next week we will highlight situational football, and what to expect in certain situations and some more advanced penalties!
Friday, June 22, 2012
Hip Your Chick #2
This week we will concentrate on the actual positions on the field. The team is broken down into offense (Side that attempts to score) and defense (side that defends against the first down. Remember last week we talked about the goal of the game (score the most points.) We’ll highlight each player and their primary responsibilities. This week we will highlight the offense.
Offensive Line-Don’t be fooled ladies and gents. This is THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF ANY OFFENSE. Without these guys, there are no pass plays, no rushing plays. There is no time to do anything on offense. It this group dominates a game; this is usually the team that wins. The offensive line consists of 5 players.
The Center (C) snaps the ball to the QB between his legs. He makes all the calls for the proper protection of the QB on passing plays.
On each side of the center there is a Guard (G). They are usually the biggest of the offensive linemen. They handle the big guys that line up across from them, and they will lead block on certain plays.
Next to each guard, there is a Tackle (T). Tackles are the most athletic of the offensive line. They protect the QB blind side and have to take on some of the most athletic players on the field, the defensive end and outside linebacker.
Each of these guys is very important to his team; that is why you hear the saying that the game is “won in the trenches”. Learn these guys. They are always under the radar, yet don't get the praise that they deserve.
Quarterback (QB)-The General of the offense. Throws the ball and also hands the ball off into the QB. Usually calls the plays. He can change up plays based on what he sees on the field. Most teams with solid to great QBs with a good offensive line usually dominate a league. Famous QBs include Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning, Michael Vick, and Cam Newton. Think of the QB as Kris Kardashian. She runs the show.
Running Back(RB)- The Workhorse of the offense. Primary responsibility is to carry the football for rushing yards on the ground. Their secondary responsibilities are in pass protection and catching passes thrown to him by the quarterback. Famous backs are Adrian Peterson, Maurice Jones-Drew, Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson. Think of Kim Kardashian as the RB. She gets the tough money for the Kardashians, (think Sex tape, think fake wedding as tough yards.)
Wide Receiver (WR)- The “Diva” Primary responsibility is to catch the football. They are usually the fastest players on the field. Their secondary responsibility is to block on running plays. On trick plays they can also run the football. Famous WRs include Larry Fitzgerald, Calvin Johnson, Andre Johnson, DeSean Jackson. Think Kourtney Kardashian . She is the prettiest of the Kardashians, yet she needs someone else to get her noticed. She’s the most talented, but needs someone else to throw her a pass.
Tight End (TE)- Mr. Versatile. Depending on the type of offense the tight end is in, this role varies. In a run first offense, the TE is an additional blocker for the run game. He is also an eligible pass catcher like the WR in pass first offenses. He usually has to be big as well nimble. Famous TEs include Jimmy Graham, Rob Gronkowski, and Tony Gonzalez. Think Khloe Kardashian. She is married, smart, and business minded. She can do it all. Depending on the type of play, there can be multiple TEs, WRs, and RBs on the field. The best way to learn what each player does is to look at your favorite teams’ roster or your favorite guy’s favorite roster and identify what each of them does. That way, you’ll start to understand their responsibilities and roles and understand the game. And relate them to the Kardashians.
Penalty
The penalty this week is false start. This is when the offensive player gets lined up and moves early. Offensive lineman cannot move. The WR, TE, and RB can go in motion, but all other players must stay set while they are moving. If anyone jumps, flinches, or moves this is a penalty. It’s a 5 yard penalty and they replay the down. This can make the difference in getting a first down or having to punt on 4th down.
Review last week’s hip your chick, combine it with this week’s hip your chick and you will start to see the game forming up! Next week, we’ll highlight the defense’s role and a defensive penalty.
This week we will concentrate on the actual positions on the field. The team is broken down into offense (Side that attempts to score) and defense (side that defends against the first down. Remember last week we talked about the goal of the game (score the most points.) We’ll highlight each player and their primary responsibilities. This week we will highlight the offense.
Offensive Line-Don’t be fooled ladies and gents. This is THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF ANY OFFENSE. Without these guys, there are no pass plays, no rushing plays. There is no time to do anything on offense. It this group dominates a game; this is usually the team that wins. The offensive line consists of 5 players.
The Center (C) snaps the ball to the QB between his legs. He makes all the calls for the proper protection of the QB on passing plays.
On each side of the center there is a Guard (G). They are usually the biggest of the offensive linemen. They handle the big guys that line up across from them, and they will lead block on certain plays.
Next to each guard, there is a Tackle (T). Tackles are the most athletic of the offensive line. They protect the QB blind side and have to take on some of the most athletic players on the field, the defensive end and outside linebacker.
Each of these guys is very important to his team; that is why you hear the saying that the game is “won in the trenches”. Learn these guys. They are always under the radar, yet don't get the praise that they deserve.
Quarterback (QB)-The General of the offense. Throws the ball and also hands the ball off into the QB. Usually calls the plays. He can change up plays based on what he sees on the field. Most teams with solid to great QBs with a good offensive line usually dominate a league. Famous QBs include Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning, Michael Vick, and Cam Newton. Think of the QB as Kris Kardashian. She runs the show.
Running Back(RB)- The Workhorse of the offense. Primary responsibility is to carry the football for rushing yards on the ground. Their secondary responsibilities are in pass protection and catching passes thrown to him by the quarterback. Famous backs are Adrian Peterson, Maurice Jones-Drew, Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson. Think of Kim Kardashian as the RB. She gets the tough money for the Kardashians, (think Sex tape, think fake wedding as tough yards.)
Wide Receiver (WR)- The “Diva” Primary responsibility is to catch the football. They are usually the fastest players on the field. Their secondary responsibility is to block on running plays. On trick plays they can also run the football. Famous WRs include Larry Fitzgerald, Calvin Johnson, Andre Johnson, DeSean Jackson. Think Kourtney Kardashian . She is the prettiest of the Kardashians, yet she needs someone else to get her noticed. She’s the most talented, but needs someone else to throw her a pass.
Tight End (TE)- Mr. Versatile. Depending on the type of offense the tight end is in, this role varies. In a run first offense, the TE is an additional blocker for the run game. He is also an eligible pass catcher like the WR in pass first offenses. He usually has to be big as well nimble. Famous TEs include Jimmy Graham, Rob Gronkowski, and Tony Gonzalez. Think Khloe Kardashian. She is married, smart, and business minded. She can do it all. Depending on the type of play, there can be multiple TEs, WRs, and RBs on the field. The best way to learn what each player does is to look at your favorite teams’ roster or your favorite guy’s favorite roster and identify what each of them does. That way, you’ll start to understand their responsibilities and roles and understand the game. And relate them to the Kardashians.
Penalty
The penalty this week is false start. This is when the offensive player gets lined up and moves early. Offensive lineman cannot move. The WR, TE, and RB can go in motion, but all other players must stay set while they are moving. If anyone jumps, flinches, or moves this is a penalty. It’s a 5 yard penalty and they replay the down. This can make the difference in getting a first down or having to punt on 4th down.
Review last week’s hip your chick, combine it with this week’s hip your chick and you will start to see the game forming up! Next week, we’ll highlight the defense’s role and a defensive penalty.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Santonio Holmes the new Terrell Owens, eerie similarities...
Santonio Holmes maybe our latest NFL “Diva” at wide receiver. I took up for Santonio Holmes when he was shipped out of Pittsburgh after he was arrested on marijuana possession. I felt that he was too good of a receiver to just ship out for a possession charge. Maybe if he was sexually assaulting women on two different occasions that would be different. It puts things into perspective for you. It makes you think about how important QBs are to their team and how replaceable most General Managers feel wide receivers are. Holmes was no exception and was shipped out of Pittsburgh in a heartbeat and I felt it was a move that shouldn’t have been executed.
But not only did Holmes quit on the Jets last year, he also is whining in camp this year. He seriously complained about getting too many reps. I have never in all my years of a football fan heard of a pro complaining that he was getting too many reps in practice! Name me 6 pro players that complain about getting too many reps and I will hand you the keys to 4th and Inches Magazine! With a new offensive coordinator coming in, I would think that you would like to get as many reps in as possible. You are proving yourself to be a reliable target, as well as gaining an understanding on what exactly he needs from you in every situation. But one of the team captains was complaining about working too hard in OTAs. Reports are now coming out of Jets camp that Holmes has a pulled hammy. He’s also been ducking reporters for the past 3 days of training camp. Is that really a pulled hammy or a disgruntled employee?
A part of being a great player is by also being a great teammate. Holmes is a captain, but his leadership skills have been questioned by numerous teammates. There is nothing wrong with being upset with your teammates for not doing their job; but you can’t openly get in the media and call out the offensive line and Sanchez; that’s a closed door conversation that you have in a player’s only meeting. Terrell Owens made this mistake and he was shipped from San Francisco as well as Philadelphia. When you are a leader there is a fine line between alienating and motivating teammates. People should be held accountable for their actions. Holmes pouted about not getting enough opportunities as well as him not getting accurate passes. He held everyone but himself accountable. Holmes never once mentioned on how he gave up on routes or was unable to recognize blitz packages so Sanchez could get him the ball quicker. Tebow is in town now, who is historically not the most accurate passer. Is Holmes going to go after him as well? If he was unhappy with Sanchez, you can only imagine what he will feel with Tebow.
If you haven’t learned from Terrell Owens, take a look of debilitating he was to the locker room. He divided them. Holmes is heading dangerously down that path. Terrell Owen’s personality is now preventing him from finding work. Be very mindful Holmes. Terrell Owens has Hall of Fame numbers and no one cares because of the type of person he is. It comes to show you that your performance can speak volumes; but your character speaks louder.
But not only did Holmes quit on the Jets last year, he also is whining in camp this year. He seriously complained about getting too many reps. I have never in all my years of a football fan heard of a pro complaining that he was getting too many reps in practice! Name me 6 pro players that complain about getting too many reps and I will hand you the keys to 4th and Inches Magazine! With a new offensive coordinator coming in, I would think that you would like to get as many reps in as possible. You are proving yourself to be a reliable target, as well as gaining an understanding on what exactly he needs from you in every situation. But one of the team captains was complaining about working too hard in OTAs. Reports are now coming out of Jets camp that Holmes has a pulled hammy. He’s also been ducking reporters for the past 3 days of training camp. Is that really a pulled hammy or a disgruntled employee?
A part of being a great player is by also being a great teammate. Holmes is a captain, but his leadership skills have been questioned by numerous teammates. There is nothing wrong with being upset with your teammates for not doing their job; but you can’t openly get in the media and call out the offensive line and Sanchez; that’s a closed door conversation that you have in a player’s only meeting. Terrell Owens made this mistake and he was shipped from San Francisco as well as Philadelphia. When you are a leader there is a fine line between alienating and motivating teammates. People should be held accountable for their actions. Holmes pouted about not getting enough opportunities as well as him not getting accurate passes. He held everyone but himself accountable. Holmes never once mentioned on how he gave up on routes or was unable to recognize blitz packages so Sanchez could get him the ball quicker. Tebow is in town now, who is historically not the most accurate passer. Is Holmes going to go after him as well? If he was unhappy with Sanchez, you can only imagine what he will feel with Tebow.
If you haven’t learned from Terrell Owens, take a look of debilitating he was to the locker room. He divided them. Holmes is heading dangerously down that path. Terrell Owen’s personality is now preventing him from finding work. Be very mindful Holmes. Terrell Owens has Hall of Fame numbers and no one cares because of the type of person he is. It comes to show you that your performance can speak volumes; but your character speaks louder.
Why Chad Ochocinco can find work and Terrell Owens can't
Terrell Owens can no longer find a gig in the NFL. This 6”3 224 lb. receiver that is in better shape than 75% of the players in the NFL right now at 38 years of age. If this is the case why won’t anyone pick him up? While some say it’s his surgically repaired knee, I can’t help but think that he can’t find work because his baggage outweighs his talent now. His divalicious attitude and the” me” first mentality has bruised this talented receiver’s ability to find work. Isn’t Chad Ochocinco the same me first player? No. He’s definitely not.
The difference in Chad Ochocinco (better known as Chad Johnson) versus Terrell Owens is crystal clear. Ochocinco does do a lot of yapping, but he doesn’t bring what Terrell Owens brings to the table. Sure he tweets, had his own reality show with Owens as well. Ochocinco also works out with him and from time to time tweets him. But the difference in these two is the fact that Chad Ochocinco’s attitudes, ego, and antics always affected only one person. Chad Ochocinco.
He’s never destroyed a locker room.
He’s never disowned his quarterback.
He’s never forced a team to trade him because of his behavior.
Chad’s interviews are usually about his ON the field antics or his twitter page. He doesn’t use the media as an outlet to voice his frustration with a teammate, nor does he blame the quarterback for everything that happens to him. Chad didn’t get on Dr. Phil with his children’s mothers and blame them for everything. Chad is in a pretty start studded relationship, but that isn’t what he talks about in his interviews. He leaves his personal life away from the football field and too many times, Terrell Owens brought his personal life to the field. Ochocinco didn’t play much in NE, but he stayed out of Belichick and Brady’s way. He never complained about playing time, nor did he go to the media and complain about it either. Do you think that Terrell Owens would have been this quiet?
Terrell Owens proved that he could still play. His final season with the Bengals, he caught 72 passes for 983 yards and 9 TD and started 11 games. That’s a very solid season for a WR that’s supposed to be aging. After his surgery, his workout was VERY impressive and he looked in better shape than he did before he was injured. But no teams showed up to his workout. There are now speculations that he won’t be a for sure Hall of Famer, even though his resume’ screams Hall of Fame. Remember that say that Karma is a b*&*#; well this is just it manifesting itself. Maybe TO will be at someone’s game… but only as a spectator, never again as a player.
The difference in Chad Ochocinco (better known as Chad Johnson) versus Terrell Owens is crystal clear. Ochocinco does do a lot of yapping, but he doesn’t bring what Terrell Owens brings to the table. Sure he tweets, had his own reality show with Owens as well. Ochocinco also works out with him and from time to time tweets him. But the difference in these two is the fact that Chad Ochocinco’s attitudes, ego, and antics always affected only one person. Chad Ochocinco.
He’s never destroyed a locker room.
He’s never disowned his quarterback.
He’s never forced a team to trade him because of his behavior.
Chad’s interviews are usually about his ON the field antics or his twitter page. He doesn’t use the media as an outlet to voice his frustration with a teammate, nor does he blame the quarterback for everything that happens to him. Chad didn’t get on Dr. Phil with his children’s mothers and blame them for everything. Chad is in a pretty start studded relationship, but that isn’t what he talks about in his interviews. He leaves his personal life away from the football field and too many times, Terrell Owens brought his personal life to the field. Ochocinco didn’t play much in NE, but he stayed out of Belichick and Brady’s way. He never complained about playing time, nor did he go to the media and complain about it either. Do you think that Terrell Owens would have been this quiet?
Terrell Owens proved that he could still play. His final season with the Bengals, he caught 72 passes for 983 yards and 9 TD and started 11 games. That’s a very solid season for a WR that’s supposed to be aging. After his surgery, his workout was VERY impressive and he looked in better shape than he did before he was injured. But no teams showed up to his workout. There are now speculations that he won’t be a for sure Hall of Famer, even though his resume’ screams Hall of Fame. Remember that say that Karma is a b*&*#; well this is just it manifesting itself. Maybe TO will be at someone’s game… but only as a spectator, never again as a player.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Hip Your Chick 06/11/2012
Hip YOUR Chick
4th and Inches Magazine wants to spread the knowledge of the game to everyone who wants it. This section is for fellas who need help explaining the game to his lady, or if you’re a lady that wants to hip yourself to the game, this feature is for you! This is the feature of the magazine in which we will, in a sense, “Hip Your Chick”!!! We’ll get her football terms and knowledge of the game up to par. We will start off with basic terms that you can start your chick out with that will help her keep up with the game, as well as a penalty that she will see called in a game.
The goal of the game of football is to score a touchdown. The field is 100 yards. You have 4 downs to get 10 yards. Every 10 yards gives you a new 4 downs to get 10 more yards. When you see it on the field or on the screen it will say 1st down and 10. When you gain yards, those yards are subtracted from the 10 yards. For example, if on 1st down and 10 you gain 5 yards, then the next play will be 2nd down and 5. If you gain 5 more yards, then the next play will be 1st down and 10 again. If you only gain 3 yards, it will be 3rd down and 2. If you cannot get a first down on the first 3 plays, you can either go for the 1st on 4th down, punt the ball to the other team (which means kick the ball away to the other team), or you can kick a field goal if you are close enough to the end zone (that means attempt to kick the ball through the yellow post behind the touchdown).
Penalty- Holding
Courtesy of NFL.com
Holding is a penalty in which one player impedes another player from the opposite team by grabbing the other player. Offensive holding is a 10 yard penalty and they repeat the down (review earlier explanation of downs) Defensive holding is a 5 yard penalty. This penalty can cancel out a great play, offense or defense.
Next week ladies and gents we’ll review this info and go over the positions on the field and what each does. We’ll get you ready for football season!!!
Courtesy of NFL.com
Holding is a penalty in which one player impedes another player from the opposite team by grabbing the other player. Offensive holding is a 10 yard penalty and they repeat the down (review earlier explanation of downs) Defensive holding is a 5 yard penalty. This penalty can cancel out a great play, offense or defense.
Next week ladies and gents we’ll review this info and go over the positions on the field and what each does. We’ll get you ready for football season!!!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Did the Jets make a smart move?
Jasmine Moore
It is official Peyton Manning is the new QB for the Denver Broncos. So where does this leave former starting QB Tim Tebow, who led his team to an 8-8 season and ended as the AFC West Champions? Not only did he lead his team to the AFC Wildcard game & Divisional Round, but threw the game-winning pass in overtime to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tebow was told he would be the starting QB for the Broncos during training camp and from the looks of things he will not be around when camp begins. After Manning agreed to negotiate a deal with the Broncos, word traveled fast that Tebow would be either cut from the team or traded. Some feel that Tebow is worthy of a 2nd round draft pick while some others believe he is not worth anything higher than a 5th round pick. The question now is WWTD- What would Tebow do? Would he go to the Jacksonville Jaguars to be paired up with Maurice Jones-Drew whose QB Garrard has stated he was taking a trip to visit Miami? Or would he fit with the Cleveland Browns? Most experts feel that the Cleveland Browns are not sure of their current QB Colt McCoy. There is also the option of Miami, who has been getting the short end of the stick trying to land a big-name coach and QB only to be turned down and is being forced to make alternate plans. Where will “TebowMania” spread next?
Well after Peyton Manning and John Elway announced that Manning will be the new QB for the Denver Broncos all wondered what would happen to Tim Tebow, would he be cut or would he be traded? Not even a week later we all found out the new fate of Tebow; he was traded to the New York Jets for 4th and 6th round draft picks. This was a big move, being that the Jets had just signed a contract with QB Mark Sanchez for a 3 – year extension. We all know of the issues surrounding the Jets last season on the field. Even more issues brewed in the locker room and some can only imagine that this trade would cause even more problems. Right after the trade was announced Jets CB Antonio Cromartie made his feelings apparent on Twitter saying “We don't need Tebow.” But the Jets organization made it official in a statement saying that Sanchez would there starting QB and Tebow would be a back-up used to shake up there offense. Days later Cromartie back tracked his statements on Tim, now calling Tebow a winner and saying with him as the #2 it will push Sanchez. With the dysfunction going on in N.Y it is believed that if Sanchez slips up just a little the fans and maybe even some of the players will be chanting,” TEBOW! TEBOW!” I guess we will all have to just wait and see if Sanchez and Tebow can co-exist or will one get the upper hand on the other. There is a controversy brewing here….
It is official Peyton Manning is the new QB for the Denver Broncos. So where does this leave former starting QB Tim Tebow, who led his team to an 8-8 season and ended as the AFC West Champions? Not only did he lead his team to the AFC Wildcard game & Divisional Round, but threw the game-winning pass in overtime to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tebow was told he would be the starting QB for the Broncos during training camp and from the looks of things he will not be around when camp begins. After Manning agreed to negotiate a deal with the Broncos, word traveled fast that Tebow would be either cut from the team or traded. Some feel that Tebow is worthy of a 2nd round draft pick while some others believe he is not worth anything higher than a 5th round pick. The question now is WWTD- What would Tebow do? Would he go to the Jacksonville Jaguars to be paired up with Maurice Jones-Drew whose QB Garrard has stated he was taking a trip to visit Miami? Or would he fit with the Cleveland Browns? Most experts feel that the Cleveland Browns are not sure of their current QB Colt McCoy. There is also the option of Miami, who has been getting the short end of the stick trying to land a big-name coach and QB only to be turned down and is being forced to make alternate plans. Where will “TebowMania” spread next?
Well after Peyton Manning and John Elway announced that Manning will be the new QB for the Denver Broncos all wondered what would happen to Tim Tebow, would he be cut or would he be traded? Not even a week later we all found out the new fate of Tebow; he was traded to the New York Jets for 4th and 6th round draft picks. This was a big move, being that the Jets had just signed a contract with QB Mark Sanchez for a 3 – year extension. We all know of the issues surrounding the Jets last season on the field. Even more issues brewed in the locker room and some can only imagine that this trade would cause even more problems. Right after the trade was announced Jets CB Antonio Cromartie made his feelings apparent on Twitter saying “We don't need Tebow.” But the Jets organization made it official in a statement saying that Sanchez would there starting QB and Tebow would be a back-up used to shake up there offense. Days later Cromartie back tracked his statements on Tim, now calling Tebow a winner and saying with him as the #2 it will push Sanchez. With the dysfunction going on in N.Y it is believed that if Sanchez slips up just a little the fans and maybe even some of the players will be chanting,” TEBOW! TEBOW!” I guess we will all have to just wait and see if Sanchez and Tebow can co-exist or will one get the upper hand on the other. There is a controversy brewing here….
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