| Jacksonville Jaguars Offseason Questions: Pass Rush Improved? | | 2008-07-17 00:14:15 | |
With training camp just around the corner (July 26th), Big Cat Country is taking a look at the progress made by the Jaguars to address their biggest offseason questions. Today's episode revolves around the addressing the pass rush.
Where to Begin: (not) Under Pressure
When the Jacksonville Jaguars left the playoffs after a painfully disappointing and embittering loss to New England, the offseason needs wrote themselves. The Jaguars had just participated in the Tom Brady passing school, where an ineffective pass rush had allowed Brady to complete 26 of 28 passes, a number that would haunt the Jaguars defense.
The front four of the Jaguars struggled during the 2007 season to bring effective and consistant pressure against opposing quarterbacks. For the Jaguars, this led to a multitude of problems, from allowing opponents to come back into games to forcing the secondary to cover receivers for so long that finding the open man was only a matter of time.&nb | | By: Big Cat Country - An Unoffical Jacksonville Jaguar | | |
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| Hello, Goodbye...AFC North Offseason Review | | 2008-07-15 23:11:57 | | We saved some of the most intriguing offseason moves for last. Yes, the AFC North is home to some personnel changes that all fantasy owners should know about. Let's take a look...
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| Hello, Goodbye...NFC South Offseason Review | | 2008-07-15 23:03:14 | | Is there any doubt that the newly revamped edition of TJI is vastly superior than the original? We think not. We also think that we can help you dominate your fantasy draft. And remember, if you're...
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| The Bills made a big splash with the offseason acquisition of DT Marcus Stroud, whose physical pr... | | 2008-07-15 15:40:49 | |
The Bills made a big splash with the offseason acquisition of DT Marcus Stroud, whose physical presence will improve a run defense that ranked 25th in the league in allowing 124.6 ypg) last season. Stroud not only can defeat the double-team, he also should provide an upfield push that should throw off the timing of the ground game. He will take a lot of pressure off DT Kyle Williams, who is a short, powerful player who shows intensity and solid technique.
ESPN - Bills' D-Line Ranks #22 in NFL (Insider needed) | | By: Buffalo Rumblings | | |
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| Hello, Goodbye...NFC North Offseason Review | | 2008-07-13 17:56:25 | | There's been just a little attention paid to one particular NFC North team lately. The Brett Favre situation is still unresolved, and we don't know whether to list him under "Goodbye" or "Hello" or...
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| Hello, Goodbye...AFC South Offseason Review | | 2008-07-13 06:10:48 | | Some interesting changes, with fantasy football implications, happened in the AFC South. Training camp and preseason games will provide more insight into how things will work out, but lets take a...
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| Hello, Goodbye...AFC WEST Offseason Review | | 2008-07-07 23:01:01 | | This marks the halfway point in what's proving to be a seemingly endless new TJI series, "Hello, Goodbye." If we were novice or casual fantasy football fans, we'd find these quite informative....
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| Hello, Goodbye...NFC West Offseason Review | | 2008-07-06 23:02:01 | | Some interesting things were afoot this offseason in the NFC West. This is a division with a ton of fantasy football question marks, not all of which involve recent acquisitions. Here's a look at the...
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| Hello, Goodbye...AFC East Offseason Review | | 2008-07-05 23:01:01 | | Now that you're hooked on TJI, you're probably realizing that we cater to all types of fantasy football enthusiasts. In this particular series, we're hoping to update those players who might not pay...
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| Hello, Goodbye...NFC EAST Offseason Review | | 2008-07-05 07:33:50 | | Fantasy Football drafts are like Presidential Elections. Most people (geeks excluded) don't pay attention until the month before. Well, guess what? It's time to start paying attention.
To aid you in...
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| Offseason Diagnosis: 2008 Predictions | | 2008-06-12 10:15:45 | |
[promoted to the front page - Joe]
Well, we're about a week away from the "actual" start of the offseason move period, the draft, and I'm bored. Because I'm bored in the absence of hockey, and as I anticipate we'll start hearing about UFA re-signings and retirement decisions before then, this seems like a good time to start this discussion / game. On each of the below decisions, what do you think will happen?
Go ahead and put your predictions on these issues in the comments, and I'll put my predictions in this post. Just to add a little spice to this competition, if you beat me, there will be a prize (yes, a real one TBD by your distance to CO) for the person with the most points. If I win, Joe has to fly out to an Avs game in CO and buy me a beer*.
Assuming people actually respond to this, I'll keep all the standings in the comments after decisions come down the pike. The more trash talk and/or discussion of each other's choices, the better.
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| Offseason Training for Brady Limited by Ankle Injury | | 2008-06-07 19:05:12 | | Tom Brady has been probable for years becuase of a “shoulder injury.” In 2008 it may be an actual injury that the Patriots and their fan base may have to be worried about. That injury is to Brady’s ankle, who said on Saturday that he is slowed by it and can’t jump due [...] | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
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| Jeter's Offseason Work Paying off at Short | | 2008-06-01 08:41:00 | | From Dan Graziano:By all available objective statistical measures, Jeter has ranked as one of the worst defensive shortstops in baseball for the past several years. Forget what your eyes and (especially) your heart tell you -- this is what the stats say, and as mentioned a moment ago, that's what we're dealing with here.The Yankees know the stats, and their eyes were backing them up. So this past winter, they got up the nerve to talk to their future Hall of Fame shortstop about it.According to t | | By: Sliding Into Home | | |
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| Offseason Overviews: Breaking Down the NFC North | | 2008-05-29 18:35:46 | | NFL Gridiron Gab has spent the past few weeks breaking down the divisions with our “Offseason Overviews.” We went through all 32 teams, and today we highlight the NFC North. Click below to read the Offseason Overview of your NFC North team:
Chicago Bears: Growing Pains Not Over for the Bears
Detroit Lions: Can the [...] | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
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| Offseason Overviews: Breaking Down the AFC North | | 2008-05-28 13:30:40 | | NFL Gridiron Gab has spent the past few weeks breaking down the divisions with our “Offseason Overviews.” We went through all 32 teams, and today we highlight the AFC North. Click below to read the Offseason Overview of your AFC North team:
Pittsburgh Steelers - Steelers Have Talent; Can They Put it All Together?
Cleveland Browns - [...] | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
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| An Off Season Leads To The Offseason | | 2008-05-22 17:37:11 | | A tour of Blog Land's offseason advice: LeBron - Fine Tuning and Further Trades - Brian Windhorst Ongoing Discussion of Post-Season To-Do list - Cavs News Supporting Cast is Sagging - Cavalier Attitude Don't Fire Mike Brown - True Hoop... | | By: And One | | |
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| Offseason Overview: Steelers Have Talent; Can They Put it All Together? | | 2008-05-22 14:14:08 | | Franchise Player: None
TRANSITION PLAYER: OT Max Starks (tendered at $6.895M; signed tender April 21).
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
• LB Marquis Cooper is a special teams player and possible developmental linebacker. Not a priority.
• RB Verron Haynes was re-signed late in the season after Willie Parker was hurt but likely won’t receive another offer from Pittsburgh.
• [...] | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
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| Jason Taylor Boycotting Offseason: Prepare for Trade Rumors | | 2008-05-21 15:05:23 | |
In a move that will surely set radio shows and message boards afire, Miami Defensive End Jason Taylor is not attending any offseason activities with the Dolphins, including Training Camp. Head Coach Tony Sparano announced Taylor's intention to boycott in his OTA press conference today:
"This is my reaction with the Jason Taylor situation and I'm going to answer this question one time," Sparano said. "I'm not going to answer another question about the Jason Taylor situation after I answer this. Here's what I know. What I know is that Jason Taylor – and I'm glad we know this, we've gotten the information and that's important – but I know that Jason is not going to be at any OTAs, I know that Jason is not going to be in any mini-camps and I know that right now Jason is not going to be at training camp.
This, obviously, effects the Jaguars as they have long been connected to rumors of interest and trade talks. It seemed as though these talks came to an abrupt e | | By: Big Cat Country - An Unoffical Jacksonville Jaguar | | |
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| Offseason Overview: Jets Hoping Busy Offseason Pays Off in 08 | | 2008-05-16 13:54:07 | | FRANCHISE PLAYER: None.
TRANSITION PLAYER: None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
• QB Marques Tuiasosopo is a reasonably-priced insurance policy. He could be back.
RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: None.
EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS: None.
PLAYERS ACQUIRED
• RB Jesse Chatman: UFA Dolphins; 1 yr, terms unknown.
• G Alan Faneca: UFA Steelers; $40M/5 yrs, $21M guaranteed.
• TE Bubba Franks: FA Packers; $1.65M/1 yr, SB unknown.
• S [...] | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
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| Offseason Overview: Can the Cardinals Finally Reach Their Potential? | | 2008-05-16 07:39:49 | | Franchise Player: LB Karlos Dansby (tendered at $8.065M; signed tender April 17).
TRANSITION PLAYER: None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
• DL Rodney Bailey has the ability to play inside and out adds to his value.
• P Mitch Berger didn’t secure the job in the final weeks of ‘07.
• QB Tim Hasselbeck is probably out of the picture after the [...] | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
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| Offseason Overview: Browns Ready to Challenge in the AFC | | 2008-05-15 13:15:31 | | Franchise Player: None.
TRANSITION PLAYER: None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
• LB Keith Adams is unlikely to be brought back.
• WR Tim Carter will not be re-signed after the Browns signed Donte Stallworth in free agency. Carter is a track guy trying to play football.
• OT Nat Dorsey is slow, but he can back up left or [...] | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
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| Offseason Overview: Vikings Seem Ready to Take Another Step Up | | 2008-05-11 12:46:41 | | FRANCHISE PLAYER: None.
TRANSITION PLAYER: None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
• S Mike Doss made little impact in first season with the Vikings; likely will be allowed to find work elsewhere.
• DE Darrion Scott had 2007 season ended early by injury after recording team-high 5.5 sacks the previous year.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS (not tendered offers)
• CB Ronyell Whitaker (not tendered [...] | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
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| Offseason Overview: Nowhere to Go But Up for Dolphins | | 2008-05-11 06:42:20 | | Franchise Player: None.
TRANSITION PLAYER: None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS:
• LG Chris Liwienski was benched at the end of season. Decent backup, but certainly not worth big bucks.
• G Gene Mruczkowski was snatched from the Patriots; a backup without much value.
• OT Mike Rosenthal didn’t play a down in 2007 due to shoulder injury.
• S Lance [...] | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
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| Offseason Overview: Redskins to Have a Much Different Look in 08 | | 2008-05-10 12:34:06 | | FRANCHISE PLAYER: None
TRANSITION PLAYER: None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
• G Rick DeMulling was signed in September, cut in November and re-signed in December. He played sparingly in six games and will only return with a minimum contract.
• LB Randall Godfrey signed in training camp because of his history with assistant head coach Gregg Williams. Godfrey was a [...] | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
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| Offseason Overview: Broncos Look to Regain Playoff Form | | 2008-05-07 12:57:45 | | Franchise Player: None.
TRANSITION PLAYER: None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
• TE Stephen Alexander is very unlikely to be back, he will probably retire.
RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: None.
EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS: None.
PLAYERS ACQUIRED
• LB Boss Bailey: UFA Lions; $17.5M/5 yrs, $4.35M SB.
• WR Keary Colbert: UFA Panthers: $7.3M/3 yrs, SB unknown.
• WR Darrell Jackson: FA 49ers; 1 yr, [...] | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
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| Offseason Overview: Falcons Facing a Long Overhaul | | 2008-05-07 07:03:24 | | FRANCHISE PLAYER: None.
TRANSITION PLAYER: None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
• PK Morten Andersen is a reliable geriatric kicker that still has some leg left but the signing of Jason Elam takes him out of the picture.
RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: None.
EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS: None.
PLAYERS ACQUIRED
• FS Erik Coleman: UFA Jets; $10M/4 yrs, $2.5M guaranteed.
• K Jason Elam: UFA Broncos; [...] | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
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| Offseason Overview: Colts Again a Threat in the AFC | | 2008-05-06 15:42:46 | | FRANCHISE PLAYER: TE Dallas Clark (tendered at $4.522M; then signed 6-year contract).
TRANSITION PLAYER: None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
• WR Aaron Moorehead played hurt (back) for most of the season before finally ending up on the team’s injured reserve list. Did not play as well as expected when he was forced to fill in after the knee injury [...] | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
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| Offseason Overview: Panthers Looking to Claw Their Way Back to the Top | | 2008-05-06 07:46:12 | | Franchise Player: OT Jordan Gross (tendered $7.455M); signed the tender March 20.
TRANSITION PLAYER: None.
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
• FS Deke Cooper played well after being tossed into the starting lineup following an injury to Nate Salley. Cooper may want to explore the market, but look for the Panthers to make a run at bringing him back.
• CB [...] | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
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| Bills Writer Attacks Jets Offseason Moves | | 2008-03-24 20:02:04 | | David Staba of the Niagara Falls Reporter attacks each of the Jets moves that the team has made this offseason.
Adding Faneca, Woody and Richardson would make New York the best-blocking team in the division — if this were 2002. At this point in their careers, though, the three 30-somethings are just more typical Jets [...] | | By: JetsCentral.com | | |
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| Vikings Final Offseason Need: DE | | 2008-03-04 11:38:51 | | Entering this year’s off season the Vikings needed to fill major holes at DE. A total lack of the pass rush last year and unexpected health complications have left the Vikings scrambling. Last week the Vikings addressed needs in pass coverage and at WR by adding a deep threat in Bernard. [...] | | By: TheGoldSeat.com | | |
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| Heat's Offseason Options | | 2008-02-28 15:43:00 | | Per request, I'll try to outline what the Heat should be looking at this coming offseason.First off, if Shawn Marion doesn't opt out, then forget about being big time spenders. We won't have enough money to offer anyone a large contract, so we'd have to wait until 2009 for cap space. If he does opt out, then either we can re-sign him to a cheaper deal, or let him walk and go after a guy like Elton Brand or Baron Davis.It's imperative the Heat get rid of Haslem and/or Blount's contracts for someone who can contribute, which is unlikely. If the Heat do draft Michael Beasley, then either of those two players become expendable. The problem is that the trade deadline has passed, so trading for expiring contracts no longer becomes a good idea. We would still have to wait till the 2009 offseason to spend that cash.What I've suggested is packing Haslem and someone else to the Clippers for Maggette and Brand. Maybe letting them have Shawn Marion. Both Brand and Maggette look to leave the Clippe | | By: State of Miami | | |
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| Dolphins Begin Offseason Cuts | | 2008-02-11 22:11:00 | | The Dolphins made some news today by cutting 9 players off their 2008 roster.Notable cuts were QB Trent Green, OT L.J. Shelton, WR Marty Booker, and DT Keith Traylor. Additionally, the Dolphins cut ties with linemen Anthony Alabi, Joe Toledo, and Marion Dukes. Also cut were DTs Marquay Love and Anthony Bryant.Armando Salguero reports that the cap casualties resulted in about 8 million dollars worth of freed up cap space. The problem is that this doesn't factor in the opportunity cost of having to replace 4 starters, 2 backups, and 3 practice squad players. It wouldn't surprise me if the Dolphins ended up spending more money to replace who they cut than what they initially saved by cutting the players.That's not to say these guys shouldn't have been released. Trent Green really should consider hanging them up. Besides his health issues, the worst thing this team can have happen is for Beck to start 5 games next year, lose 4 of the 5 and have the coaching staff panic and send in Trent Gr | | By: State of Miami | | |
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| Dolphin Nuggets: QB Talk; Offseason Look | | 2007-12-12 23:01:07 | | More QB Talk So now we now that it will be Cleo Lemon starting on Sunday. But that's not very surprising to me. In fact, I've been hearing from various sources that Cam Cameron wanted to keep John Beck on the bench all year and let him learn. However, that changed when some of the veteran defensive players starting calling for Beck to play due to how well John was performing on the scout team. Then when he got the chance to split reps with Cleo, John was outperforming Cleo, making the calls for Beck even more distinct. I'm also hearing from sources that there may have very well been pressure put on Cam by upper management to start Beck rather than sit him down the entire season. And if that is the case, then it's very understandable as to why Cam has decided to go with Cleo. I may not personally agree with it, but I can now understand it better. And very quickly, I just wanted to do a simple comparison of these 2 QBs and how efficien | | By: The Phinsider | | |
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| Maddog’s offseason plan | | 2007-11-22 23:12:51 | | I began writing this piece more than a month ago and had more included and never got around to finishing it. I had Edgar Renteria listed as the SS the Cubs should go after, but he was traded to the Tigers. Orlando Cabrera was an option. He's now with the White Sox. Rafael Furcal is another option. He's got one year left on his 3-year deal and the Dodgers have a young SS prospect who is MLB ready. Miguel Tejada is another option. | | By: Another Cubs Blog | | |
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| Cubs improve this offseason for the first time | | 2007-11-20 22:03:55 | | The Brewers traded Johnny Estrada to the Mets for Guillermo Mota and are on the brink of signing Jason Kendall. I wrote this comment: It appears almost certain that Jason Kendall will be the everyday catcher for the Brewers in 2007 as they traded Estrada to the Mets for Guillermo Mota. Mota [...] | | By: Another Cubs Blog | | |
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| Offseason Football and Basketball Buzz | | 2007-07-23 04:35:00 | | From our friends at Blue Ribbon Yearbook, including this snippet about UNC's Deon Thompson stepping up for the departed Branden Wright in the post.North Carolina is not going to miss Brandan Wright as much as some peoplemight think. Sophomore big man Deon Thompson leads the U.S. U19 team in freethrows made and attempted and is second in rebounding. Those stats tell us thatThompson isn't afraid to throw his weight around under the rim. Thompson andfellow sophomore Alex Stepheson, both of whom played in 38 games as freshmen andshowed they can score in the post, will give Tyler Hansbrough plenty of help.Mo Info | | By: ACC SEC Blog | | |
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| Top 10 Broncos Moves this Offseason | | 2007-06-19 14:23:00 | | Listing all the moves the Broncos made this offseason is a tall task. Besides 10 cuts and 12 free agent signings, there were 4 draft picks, 2 trades, several coaching changes and a handful of undrafted rookie free agent signings. I rank the best moves in my latest edition of Top Ten Tuesdays. #11 - Hiring Jim Bates to revamp our defense. | | By: BroncoTalk | | |
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| BroncoTalk Offseason Awards - Best/Worst Cut | | 2007-05-24 21:05:00 | | Sometimes the best way for a team to improve is to cut the fat, so to speak. At the same time, cutting a fan favorite can be hard for a city to take (ahem Denver). The best and worst cuts, as determined by this week's BOA, are here. | | By: BroncoTalk | | |
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