Well, the Patriots have made a lot of brilliant moves in the past such as Randy Moss, but today they made a bad one - a real bad one. In desperate need of a deep threat at wide receiver, the Triots traded for Chad Ocho "Stinko". Why? Stinko is not a true deep threat. He can't really stretch the field like the Patriots need. He wants to be a celebrity more than a great wide receiver. Most of all, he acts like a 15 year old and will never be a "pro" mentally.
The Triots could have went after other wide receivers such as Sidney Rice or Plaxico Burress. Rice has more upside than Stinko and Burress is more motivated right now after missing the last 2 seasons in prison. Both of these players act more professional on the field than Stinko. Stinko can't help himself when it comes to SHUTTING HIS MOUTH AND AVOIDING THE CAMERA. He will become a distraction on any team. He has to be in the spotlight and cannot just focus on football. Stinko will always say something or do something totally immature and stupid that will be a distraction from being the best player he can be and keeping his team from being the best they can be.
The Triots have already added a possible headache by acquiring Albert Haynesworth. However, Haynesworth is somewhat over a barrel if he wishes to continue playing football. If Haynesworth doesn't perform with the Triots, his career may be over. After literally giving no effort at all for the Redskins last year, Haynesworth has a lot to prove to a lot of people. If Haynesworth falls in line and gives good effort, he is worth the risk because he can contribute greatly to the Patriots pass rush, which was nonexistent last year.
Every NFL team needs players with some attitude or a mean streak. Squeaky clean teams don't reach the ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl. The Patriots have been great at having a blend of the right personalities and attitudes in the locker room. You either do it the Patriot Way or you are shown the door. Ocho Stinko is the wrong guy for this locker room. He won't make a huge mistake to get shown the door. He will contribute just enough on the field, but off the field he will be that zit on the end of the Patriots nose - constantly reminding everyone he is here. Ocho Stinko will never learn how to just SHUT UP, WORK HARD, and LET HIS PLAYING DO THE TALKING!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Do You Think Ben Roethlisberger Is A Thug?
I had an interesting conversation with a friend the other day pertaining to "Big" Ben Roethlisberger the QB of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He asked the question is "Big" Ben a thug in my opinion? The question is an interesting one because we all know that Ben has a shady past but he has never been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime. Also, I do respect Roethlisberger as a QB and the job he has done for the Steelers over his career.
No, I am not a big fan of "Big" Ben but I always try to be realistic when evaluating players and their performances. Roethlisberger has been very clutch in his career. Although he lost the Super Bowl to the Packers and didn't play his best game, Roethlisberger makes big plays in the clutch as often as any QB in the NFL. He has 2 Super Bowl rings and has now played in 3 Super Bowls. Whether you like him as a player or not, the accomplishments prove that "Big" Ben gets it done on the field.
Is he a thug, though? As I considered that question, it became very clear to me how PERCEPTION carries so much weight in our world. "Big" Ben has been ACCUSED of some very poor decisions and possibly criminal actions in the past by more than one person. No, he has never been charged, arrested, or convicted of any crimes. However, with all the clouds of accusation and differing accounts of what happened or didn't happen, one can't help but believe he has executed HORRIBLE judgement at the very least. But, when you consider "Big" Ben - star Super Bowl winning QB of one of the most popular and successful teams in NFL history, most people don't PERCEIVE him as a THUG.
Again, don't PERCEIVE HIM AS A THUG. How do we PERCEIVE THE MEAN, NASTY, DIRT EATING, NAIL SPITTING linebacker if he is accused of the actions that Ben has been accused of? How do we PERCEIVE THE FLAMBOYANT, ARROGANT, SELF CENTERED, BRAGGING wide receiver if he is accused of those same actions? How do we perceive the champion boxer or MMA fighter if accused on those same actions?
I define a thug as a person who bullies or runs over others with no consideration as they satisfy their own selfish wishes while either breaking the law or breaking society's law of human decency. Based on all the information that has emerged from the acts that "Big" Ben has been accused of - Yes, as of today I consider him a THUG. Great football player, but a THUG.
No, we don't know what happened last off season when Ben was accused of sexually assaulting a very intoxicated girl in her early twenties in a back room of a bar as the door to that room was supposedly guarded by 2 of his body guards. But when you put yourself in that position with what appears to be a very vulnerable person, I PERCEIVE YOU to be creating an atmosphere where you can bully someone with no consideration while either breaking the law or breaking society's law of human decency.
Again, it is amazing how the star QB can get the hall pass for shady behavior, when we would crucify others for those same actions. Will I ever give "Big" Ben the opportunity to change and prove he isn't a THUG? ABSOLUTELY, everyone deserves that opportunity. However, it will take years of consistent behavior to believe someone is truly different and has learned the error of their ways - whatever those errors may be.
What say you, is Ben Roethlisberger a thug?
No, I am not a big fan of "Big" Ben but I always try to be realistic when evaluating players and their performances. Roethlisberger has been very clutch in his career. Although he lost the Super Bowl to the Packers and didn't play his best game, Roethlisberger makes big plays in the clutch as often as any QB in the NFL. He has 2 Super Bowl rings and has now played in 3 Super Bowls. Whether you like him as a player or not, the accomplishments prove that "Big" Ben gets it done on the field.
Is he a thug, though? As I considered that question, it became very clear to me how PERCEPTION carries so much weight in our world. "Big" Ben has been ACCUSED of some very poor decisions and possibly criminal actions in the past by more than one person. No, he has never been charged, arrested, or convicted of any crimes. However, with all the clouds of accusation and differing accounts of what happened or didn't happen, one can't help but believe he has executed HORRIBLE judgement at the very least. But, when you consider "Big" Ben - star Super Bowl winning QB of one of the most popular and successful teams in NFL history, most people don't PERCEIVE him as a THUG.
Again, don't PERCEIVE HIM AS A THUG. How do we PERCEIVE THE MEAN, NASTY, DIRT EATING, NAIL SPITTING linebacker if he is accused of the actions that Ben has been accused of? How do we PERCEIVE THE FLAMBOYANT, ARROGANT, SELF CENTERED, BRAGGING wide receiver if he is accused of those same actions? How do we perceive the champion boxer or MMA fighter if accused on those same actions?
I define a thug as a person who bullies or runs over others with no consideration as they satisfy their own selfish wishes while either breaking the law or breaking society's law of human decency. Based on all the information that has emerged from the acts that "Big" Ben has been accused of - Yes, as of today I consider him a THUG. Great football player, but a THUG.
No, we don't know what happened last off season when Ben was accused of sexually assaulting a very intoxicated girl in her early twenties in a back room of a bar as the door to that room was supposedly guarded by 2 of his body guards. But when you put yourself in that position with what appears to be a very vulnerable person, I PERCEIVE YOU to be creating an atmosphere where you can bully someone with no consideration while either breaking the law or breaking society's law of human decency.
Again, it is amazing how the star QB can get the hall pass for shady behavior, when we would crucify others for those same actions. Will I ever give "Big" Ben the opportunity to change and prove he isn't a THUG? ABSOLUTELY, everyone deserves that opportunity. However, it will take years of consistent behavior to believe someone is truly different and has learned the error of their ways - whatever those errors may be.
What say you, is Ben Roethlisberger a thug?
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Is It Fair To Punish A Team When You Punish An Individual?....YES
Let's get right to the point, as this has been brewing with Sarge for a while now. The question has been asked more than once of late, if it is fair to bench or suspend a great player for a big game since it would be punishing his teammates also? Being as LOUD and CLEAR as I can, YES - IT IS FAIR!
If a player breaks a team rule or commits behavior unbecoming of the program, he or she must be dealt with. Discipline is huge in the world of sports. Without discipline, success is hard to find. Teamwork depends greatly on consistent unbiased discipline. Players must know that they are all held to the same rules. Of course, in the real world consistent unbiased discipline doesn't always apply. Favoritism is found in every profession, but that doesn't mean it is right or best for the organization as a whole.
One of the most severe punishments one can have is to realize that his or her actions have hurt others or cost others who are innocent. I have learned as a parent that to get your child's attention sometimes you MUST push the button that hurts them the most. Whether it be a favorite toy, a favorite tv program, or a favorite place to go, a parent must be willing to take it away from the child in order to correct poor behavior. For many youngsters who love sports, the button that must be pushed is the suspending of their participation in sports, individual or team. Of course, if the child is an outstanding player in a team sport this will punish his or her team also.
Maybe it isn't fair to the coaches or the teammates to bench a person for behavior outside of the playing field. However, it is necessary sometimes to correct behavior. If playing that sport is the number one enjoyment that person has in life, the playing of that sport being taken away will get their attention better than anything. More important, is the life lesson that will come from the punishment. Our actions can have an impact, good or bad, on many lives whether we realize it or not. Each innocent teammate should also realize that if they break rules they can hurt innocent people just as they have been affected in this situation. Again, life lessons are more important than games. Make a bad decision early in life and get benched, it can ruin a GAME for many people. Make a bad decision later in life (crime), it can ruin LIFE for many people.
If a player breaks a team rule or commits behavior unbecoming of the program, he or she must be dealt with. Discipline is huge in the world of sports. Without discipline, success is hard to find. Teamwork depends greatly on consistent unbiased discipline. Players must know that they are all held to the same rules. Of course, in the real world consistent unbiased discipline doesn't always apply. Favoritism is found in every profession, but that doesn't mean it is right or best for the organization as a whole.
One of the most severe punishments one can have is to realize that his or her actions have hurt others or cost others who are innocent. I have learned as a parent that to get your child's attention sometimes you MUST push the button that hurts them the most. Whether it be a favorite toy, a favorite tv program, or a favorite place to go, a parent must be willing to take it away from the child in order to correct poor behavior. For many youngsters who love sports, the button that must be pushed is the suspending of their participation in sports, individual or team. Of course, if the child is an outstanding player in a team sport this will punish his or her team also.
Maybe it isn't fair to the coaches or the teammates to bench a person for behavior outside of the playing field. However, it is necessary sometimes to correct behavior. If playing that sport is the number one enjoyment that person has in life, the playing of that sport being taken away will get their attention better than anything. More important, is the life lesson that will come from the punishment. Our actions can have an impact, good or bad, on many lives whether we realize it or not. Each innocent teammate should also realize that if they break rules they can hurt innocent people just as they have been affected in this situation. Again, life lessons are more important than games. Make a bad decision early in life and get benched, it can ruin a GAME for many people. Make a bad decision later in life (crime), it can ruin LIFE for many people.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
I Just Don't Understand......
Could you please help me understand one question that I have about two different football teams this season? The Dallas Cowboys and the Alabama Crimson Tide have confused and baffled me all season long. Why? Because both of these teams are fortunate enough to have not 1 but 2 great running backs, and they don't get the most out of these great players.
The Cowboys have Felix Jones and Marion Barber. Bama has Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson. For the life of me, I cannot figure out why neither of these teams will use both great running backs in the backfield together at the same time. The Cowboys NEVER do it. Bama only does it rarely. WHY?
If two great backs are in the backfield doesn't it put pressure on the defense because they cannot key on one or the other but must respect both? If two great backs are in the backfield, does it not increase the chances that your offense can score and score quickly? If you fake to a Marion Barber and give to a Felix Jones, aren't the chances greater that some defenders will be fooled than if you are faking to a hardly known running back? Shouldn't the middle of the field open up better for Marion Barber, if defenders think that Felix Jones may have the ball running with it to the outside? Doesn't a defense HAVE to give respect to Mark Ingram's fake, which should allow Trent Richardson larger holes and fewer defenders to beat? Vice versa, doesn't Mark Ingram have better lanes to run in, when the defense thinks that Trent Richardson may have the ball? In addition to all of this, shouldn't the play action passing game be even better when the defense must respect the play fake to not just one but two running backs?
Sgt. Football is only a "borderline" idiot who has never coached a game of football in his life. Every coach and employee for the Dallas Cowboys and the Alabama Crimson Tide know more football than Sgt. Football will ever know. But for crying out loud, someone please explain to Sgt. Football why a team with 2 great running backs cannot use them both at the same time? Or at least try to and see how it works out? I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND!
The Cowboys have Felix Jones and Marion Barber. Bama has Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson. For the life of me, I cannot figure out why neither of these teams will use both great running backs in the backfield together at the same time. The Cowboys NEVER do it. Bama only does it rarely. WHY?
If two great backs are in the backfield doesn't it put pressure on the defense because they cannot key on one or the other but must respect both? If two great backs are in the backfield, does it not increase the chances that your offense can score and score quickly? If you fake to a Marion Barber and give to a Felix Jones, aren't the chances greater that some defenders will be fooled than if you are faking to a hardly known running back? Shouldn't the middle of the field open up better for Marion Barber, if defenders think that Felix Jones may have the ball running with it to the outside? Doesn't a defense HAVE to give respect to Mark Ingram's fake, which should allow Trent Richardson larger holes and fewer defenders to beat? Vice versa, doesn't Mark Ingram have better lanes to run in, when the defense thinks that Trent Richardson may have the ball? In addition to all of this, shouldn't the play action passing game be even better when the defense must respect the play fake to not just one but two running backs?
Sgt. Football is only a "borderline" idiot who has never coached a game of football in his life. Every coach and employee for the Dallas Cowboys and the Alabama Crimson Tide know more football than Sgt. Football will ever know. But for crying out loud, someone please explain to Sgt. Football why a team with 2 great running backs cannot use them both at the same time? Or at least try to and see how it works out? I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND!
Monday, November 15, 2010
You See It Coming....Don't You?
You do see it coming don't you? If you don't see it, please tell me you hear it coming? OK, if you don't see it or hear it, please tell me you smell it coming? Brett Favre is laying the ground work to bolt out of Minnesota and back to Mississippi, now that the Vikings are practically eliminated from the playoffs.
Yesterday, after Favre threw three interceptions and the Vikings lost to the Bears, Favre mentioned pain in his throwing shoulder for the first time all season. HUH? What about all those other injuries? Oh, he has been able to play with those as long as the games were meaningful. Now that the games are no longer meaningful, Favre needs a new injury that will keep him from playing well so he can be put on the injured reserve list and be through playing for the season.
Favre is having an MRI done on his shoulder and then will send the results to Dr. James Andrews for evaluation. I expect that Doc Andrews will inform him that his shoulder is too bad for him to play any more and Favre will head to Mississippi, possibly for good. However, until a complete season is finished without Favre playing a down, I would not say "for good".
So, now that you know this, please tell me that you do see it coming - Brett Favre quitting mid season on the Vikings since they can't make the playoffs. Should happen any day now!
Yesterday, after Favre threw three interceptions and the Vikings lost to the Bears, Favre mentioned pain in his throwing shoulder for the first time all season. HUH? What about all those other injuries? Oh, he has been able to play with those as long as the games were meaningful. Now that the games are no longer meaningful, Favre needs a new injury that will keep him from playing well so he can be put on the injured reserve list and be through playing for the season.
Favre is having an MRI done on his shoulder and then will send the results to Dr. James Andrews for evaluation. I expect that Doc Andrews will inform him that his shoulder is too bad for him to play any more and Favre will head to Mississippi, possibly for good. However, until a complete season is finished without Favre playing a down, I would not say "for good".
So, now that you know this, please tell me that you do see it coming - Brett Favre quitting mid season on the Vikings since they can't make the playoffs. Should happen any day now!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Need A Job.....How Bout NFL Head Coach?
As the 2010 NFL season continues to fly by, it becomes more clear every day that numerous teams will be searching for new head coaches for the 2011 season. In fact, a close look reveals that as many as ten teams may be looking for new leadership. Thirty two teams make up the NFL and almost a third of them may be looking for a new coach at the end of this season.
Dallas has already sent Wade Phillips packing. Sarge suggests that you watch Titans head coach Jeff Fisher to fill the opening in Dallas. Yes, I know that sounds nuts but number 1 - Sarge is a borderline idiot and number 2 - Fisher is tired of the Titans owner Bud Adams not spending money on elite players plus Jerry Jones has let it be known for a while how much he likes Fisher as a coach. Don't be surprised if the Cowboys even give up draft picks and/or cash to get Fisher.
Carolina will be starting over as their record is awful. John Fox seems to be at the end of the line there. Lovie Smith has been on thin ice the last two seasons in Chicago. If the Bears miss the playoffs, don't be surprised if they are looking for a new GM as well as a new head coach. As this is written, Brad Childress is hated by his players and frowned upon by the Vikings owner. Even a Super Bowl win may not be enough to fix Childress future in Minnesota. Brett Favre indicates he won't return in 2011 and Sarge don't expect Brad Childress to return either.
Mike Singletary was picked by many in the preseason to be the NFL Coach of the Year. Wrong, it ain't happening. With the Niners 2-6, Singletary has to find a way to win the weak NFC West to have a shot at keeping his job. In fact, it may take a playoff win.
In the AFC, the Jaguars have wanted to get rid of Jack Del Rio for the past two seasons but the team struggles so much financially that they don't wish to pay a new coach. Rumors are constant that the Jaguars will be sold or relocated by the NFL to a better supporting city. If or when this gets done, Del Rio is D-U-N, DONE. This was supposed to be the year that the Houston Texans and Gary Kubiak got over the hump and made the playoffs. Well, a 4-4 record with a putrid defense won't get it done. Texans will finish as they always do 8-8 or 9-7 and will miss the playoffs. When they do, Kubiak will be job hunting.
The Bengals won the AFC North last year and added Terrell Owens in the off season. Somehow, the same old sorry Bengals have found a way to be 2-6. Marvin Lewis has used up all 9 of his lives with the Bengals. The day the Bengals season ends will also end Lewis' title as Bengals head coach. Norv Turner has had more talent than almost any other coach during his time with the Chargers. Norv always finds a way to lose in the playoffs. Sure, his Chargers will make a run at the weak AFC West crown but anything less than a Super Bowl appearance will probably get him fired. And truthfully, he was given at least one more year than he really deserved. Finally, Josh McDaniels has literally made the Broncos a mess. He traded Jay Cutler and started last season 6-0 but missed the playoffs with a 8-8 record. This year he traded Brandon Marshall and currently the Broncos are 2-6. You ask, Sarge do you really think McDaniels could be fired after only 2 seasons in Denver? Well, you tell me. A 6-0 start last season, but a mess made, and since then McDaniels team is 4-14. Yes, this could be bad enough after 2 seasons that the Broncos have to tell McDaniels to get lost.
More than ever before, the NFL is a what have you done for me lately business. Head coaches don't get but 3 or 4 years to make serious improvements. When the 2010 season ends, a large number of teams are not going to see the improvements they were expecting. Update your resume' and make some phone calls. Maybe you won't get the opportunity to be a NFL head coach, but with all these openings you can at least ask to fill out an application.
Dallas has already sent Wade Phillips packing. Sarge suggests that you watch Titans head coach Jeff Fisher to fill the opening in Dallas. Yes, I know that sounds nuts but number 1 - Sarge is a borderline idiot and number 2 - Fisher is tired of the Titans owner Bud Adams not spending money on elite players plus Jerry Jones has let it be known for a while how much he likes Fisher as a coach. Don't be surprised if the Cowboys even give up draft picks and/or cash to get Fisher.
Carolina will be starting over as their record is awful. John Fox seems to be at the end of the line there. Lovie Smith has been on thin ice the last two seasons in Chicago. If the Bears miss the playoffs, don't be surprised if they are looking for a new GM as well as a new head coach. As this is written, Brad Childress is hated by his players and frowned upon by the Vikings owner. Even a Super Bowl win may not be enough to fix Childress future in Minnesota. Brett Favre indicates he won't return in 2011 and Sarge don't expect Brad Childress to return either.
Mike Singletary was picked by many in the preseason to be the NFL Coach of the Year. Wrong, it ain't happening. With the Niners 2-6, Singletary has to find a way to win the weak NFC West to have a shot at keeping his job. In fact, it may take a playoff win.
In the AFC, the Jaguars have wanted to get rid of Jack Del Rio for the past two seasons but the team struggles so much financially that they don't wish to pay a new coach. Rumors are constant that the Jaguars will be sold or relocated by the NFL to a better supporting city. If or when this gets done, Del Rio is D-U-N, DONE. This was supposed to be the year that the Houston Texans and Gary Kubiak got over the hump and made the playoffs. Well, a 4-4 record with a putrid defense won't get it done. Texans will finish as they always do 8-8 or 9-7 and will miss the playoffs. When they do, Kubiak will be job hunting.
The Bengals won the AFC North last year and added Terrell Owens in the off season. Somehow, the same old sorry Bengals have found a way to be 2-6. Marvin Lewis has used up all 9 of his lives with the Bengals. The day the Bengals season ends will also end Lewis' title as Bengals head coach. Norv Turner has had more talent than almost any other coach during his time with the Chargers. Norv always finds a way to lose in the playoffs. Sure, his Chargers will make a run at the weak AFC West crown but anything less than a Super Bowl appearance will probably get him fired. And truthfully, he was given at least one more year than he really deserved. Finally, Josh McDaniels has literally made the Broncos a mess. He traded Jay Cutler and started last season 6-0 but missed the playoffs with a 8-8 record. This year he traded Brandon Marshall and currently the Broncos are 2-6. You ask, Sarge do you really think McDaniels could be fired after only 2 seasons in Denver? Well, you tell me. A 6-0 start last season, but a mess made, and since then McDaniels team is 4-14. Yes, this could be bad enough after 2 seasons that the Broncos have to tell McDaniels to get lost.
More than ever before, the NFL is a what have you done for me lately business. Head coaches don't get but 3 or 4 years to make serious improvements. When the 2010 season ends, a large number of teams are not going to see the improvements they were expecting. Update your resume' and make some phone calls. Maybe you won't get the opportunity to be a NFL head coach, but with all these openings you can at least ask to fill out an application.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Aikman Confirms What We Have All Known All Along!
Sarge has been preaching ever since Wade Phillips was named Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys, that Wade wasn't the real deal but only a puppet for Jerry Jones to be the real Head Coach. Anyone watching the Cowgirls can tell that the players answer to Jones not to Phillips. In addition, it has been obvious that the players don't respect Phillips. After their only win of the season over the Texans, Phillips made his team promise to give that effort in every game. Promise? Are you kidding me? Seriously, Wade, Promise? What a joke. Head Coaches, Generals, and CEO's don't make their subordinates promise. They tell them what it is expected and if those expectations are not met then heads will roll. Now, one of the great Cowboys of all time has confirmed what the Cowboys problem really is. In fact, he has made it elementary simple for Jerry Jones. The only problem is Jerry Jones won't accept the advice because Jerry wants to be the head coach and a REAL head coach will not tolerate being a puppet for Jerry. Copy the url below and paste it in the address bar.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/system/mt-search.fcgi?search=aikman&IncludeBlogs=14&limit=20
Aikman is dead on the money. However, if he really wants to help Cowboy fans, he should bust the chops of Jerry Jones for wanting to much coaching control. Either be the coach or hire a real one.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/system/mt-search.fcgi?search=aikman&IncludeBlogs=14&limit=20
Aikman is dead on the money. However, if he really wants to help Cowboy fans, he should bust the chops of Jerry Jones for wanting to much coaching control. Either be the coach or hire a real one.
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