KJC
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well he was correct in that case, his beef was that the team was in contention and the FO didnt aquire ANYONE where was seatle in the playoffs? oh yeah they didnt make it.
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Nelly isnt known to have a bad rep... other than that bullpen thing in bean town :confused
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Cowboys need QB they can rely on By Randy Galloway Star-Telegram Staff Writer Hello. It's one week into the Cowboys' off-season. And a mere 33 weeks until the 2004 opener. Let's not waste time. There's much work to do. The questions, particularly offensively, are many. Where to start? Oh, why not, say ... quarterback? OK, you're not surprised. Actually, offensive line might be the highest off-season priority, although that area has been pretty much overlooked as fans and media rush to judgment on running back and quarterback. Within the Valley Ranch bunker, however, that's not the case. Offensive line is the legitimate worry it should be. But back to quarterback. Based on personal e-mail, pro and con, there seems to be an opinion that this is the headquarters of the Q's-Gotta-Go movement. Not true. This is the headquarters of the More-Is-Needed-Than-That movement. But where does the "More" come from? Can Quincy himself provide it if he's given more help? Won't this be the toughest call Bill Parcells has to make in the off-season? Then again, what exactly are the alternatives in seeking options beyond Quincy? The three most prominent veteran quarterbacking names who can or might be available all have holes in their r?sum?s. Mark Brunell will be leaving Jacksonville, but reportedly he's the No. 1 candidate on Miami's list. If true, it would drive up the price. The higher the price, the less interested the Cowboys would be. Drew Bledsoe will not be leaving Buffalo, at least according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen. And Kurt Warner? Damaged physical goods, they say. Parcells, in last week's going-into-hibernation-for-a-while speech to the media, mentioned the obvious. He is looking for off-season upgrades most everywhere, including quarterback. If "Dan Fouts" comes along, Parcells jokingly told us, then he wants Dan Fouts. OK, I understand. Except why did Parcells also give this generic opinion on the position: "... the more you can be less reliant on your quarterback, the better team you can have." If Dan Fouts does suddenly surface at Valley Ranch, would Bill still be telling us he would be "less reliant" on his quarterback? I sense a contradiction. Parcells was defining Quincy, not a proven NFL quarterback. Where is Troy Aikman when you really need him? And I don't mean in Philadelphia today, calling the Eagles-Packers game for Fox. "Here's the way I look at quarterback," Aikman said Friday. "You had better have one who can make big plays and not make many mistakes. I am certainly not a believer, like some coaches today, that you win consistently, and win in the playoffs, by playing defense and running the ball. To me, you have to throw the ball to build a lead, and then run the ball to keep the lead." Aikman, however, understands the offensive philosophy Parcells used most of this season. "Bill was learning about Quincy as he went along," he said. "I can't argue with that. For this season, he felt there were limitations. But, if the overall philosophy is to run it and play good defense while minimizing the exposure of the quarterback, then I don't think a team has much chance of getting better. "People like to bring up Trent Dilfer when the Ravens won the Super Bowl. That is one situation. But look at it overall. And look at the quarterbacks on the eight teams for this weekend. Seven of them have an offense built around the play of the quarterback, and with the other, Jake Delhomme, Carolina is not hesitant to turn him loose, as the Cowboys discovered." And as the Rams certainly learned in Saturday's shocking upset. Aikman hears talk about today's NFL teams, with the league watered down, being less reliant on the quarterback, and he does what you'd expect him to do -- he balks. "Every forum I have, I use it to disagree strongly with that," he said. "The objective is still the same as when I played: score points. And when the Cowboys, for instance, were scoring points in the first half of the season, they did it with big plays in the passing game. "Once people shut that down, then you are dependent on a running game, and also on your quarterback to make plays in other ways. That didn't happen. As Bill is now saying, he has to figure out how his offense can make more plays next season. To me, that starts with quarterback." Which brings us back to the "more" factor. More is needed at quarterback, running back, receiver, and certainly offensive line. Thirty-three weeks to go, and counting. LINK on the Boys side i find it odd that everyone bails on Q even though he led this team to the playoffs with a horrible running game and a rotating right side of the O line. on the Miami side its kindof strange for them to keep going after old QBs that nobody else wants...
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LINK Rolle will return for senior season Good news for the Hurricanes: Cornerback Antrel Rolle decides against entering the NFL draft one year early. BY MARISSA SILVERA AND SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN msilvera@herald.com University of Miami cornerback Antrel Rolle will return for his senior season to give the Hurricanes much-needed experience in their secondary. After a Friday afternoon meeting with his parents, Armelia and Al, and UM coach Admin Coker, the junior announced he would not enter the NFL draft a year early. ''After evaluating the situation with my family and coach Coker, I have decided to remain at the University of Miami for my senior season and work towards getting my degree,'' Rolle, a South Dade High standout, said in a statement. ``I look forward to providing leadership to the team and am confident we will continue UM's history of excellence.'' Friday evening, Armelia Rolle told The Herald by phone that her son's decision was made without the NFL college advisory committee's evaluation of his draft status. Rolle had said after the season that if he was not a projected first-rounder he would not leave. The family had contacted their own NFL sources for guidance. Rolle's uncle, Harvey Clayton, a former FSU cornerback (1979-83) who played in the NFL for seven years, also was helpful in reaching this decision. ''It was just that Antrel felt more comfortable staying,'' said Armelia, a guidance counselor at Homestead High. ``There was a lot of soul searching, and he just did not feel like he was done playing college football.'' She said the information they received indicated it was too risky: ``Our sources were not even willing to project -- that's the bottom line. There was too much unknown to make the decision to leave early. ''About 40 juniors have declared in all different positions, which makes this draft risky for anyone projected from the 20th pick down. He is content. He just wanted to get it over with,'' she said. Rolle, a third-team All-American by The Associated Press, did not join fellow juniors Sean Taylor, Kellen Winslow Jr. and Vince Wilfork in declaring early for the draft. Rolle's return ensures UM will have two experienced cornerbacks in an otherwise depleted defensive backfield. Sophomore Kelly Jennings, who started in nickel and dime packages and was a starter in 2002, is expected to start opposite Rolle. UM will have to replace defensive back starters Taylor, strong safety Maurice Sikes and cornerback Al Marshall. Coker welcomed Rolle's decision. ''I am elated that Antrel has decided to return for his senior season and continue his studies towards his degree,'' Coker said in the statement. Rolle, 6-1 and 200 pounds, was considered one of the nation's top cornerbacks and helped Miami gain a top five ranking in passing defense and pass efficiency defense. He was a first-team All-Big East selection with 51 tackles, two interceptions and seven pass breakups. As a punt returner, Rolle averaged 15.6 yards a return. at least one DB is staying...
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i dont like coldplay but that was the song fox played after Fla won game 6.
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it wouldnt happen until after May 1st sorry, no dice.
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Sauerbeck and some low level role players will be fine BUT if Mad Dog or a trade is available :shifty
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no matter what you guys want to believe Pudge was a HUGE part of our WS run. i apreciate what he did for the team as a player and as a role model to the younger guys. he will always be a part of marlins history and thats fine with me...
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Fishies will add some "depth" in the nest few weeks. ST is just around the corner and there is still alot of talent on the market, bargain basement players usually have something to prove...
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Chi Town represent? 1st and goal for the Beagles but the catch is being challenged. looks like it will be overturned and we will get a FG try.
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McNabb runs all the way to the 15 on a scramble
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Trash with a nice KR, Beagles start at the 45...
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what an arm that was BRILLIANT! *drinks 6 guinness bottles*
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anyone remember the time when Tommy Jackson called the Eagle recievers TRASH and STINKSTON? priceless
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Donovan McSucks... ok not really but i cant root for the eagles
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yes. but you can all join in if you like...
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i wish Aikman would b***h slap him, Troy is one of the the better player to booth transitions i can remember...
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hes from the midwest so i expected you to be a fan