Nearly every day, I receive an e-mail or two asking me to profile sleeper prospects for the San Francisco 49ers in the upcoming draft. Seeing as how I've all but exhausted my options when it comes to writing about potential first-round selections, I'm going to be focusing on these players for the next 2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
several weeks. Besides, when it comes to the draft, few things are more interesting than talking about players casual fans have never heard of. Forget mock drafts and guessing who is going to go where -- what I enjoy the most is informing people of these unknown players and working my way around what might become of them in the NFL.That said, our first sleeper prospect in this line of columns will be David Ball, the wide receiver from New Hampshire who...well, I'll just let this e-mail from Eva Hernandez introduce him."Will you profile David Ball? I've read some interesting comments about him, and I'm wondering if you could put together some info. Of course everyone compares everyone to Jerry Rice. (Would he) be a steal in the third or fourth round?"No, I would not call him a steal in the third round. In fact, I'd call his selection in the third round a draft-day reach of epic proportions. Ball is expected to go on the second day, anywhere from the late fourth to late sixth round, depending on the person you ask. Then again, Matt Millen does love him some receivers, so who knows? Anyway, it's true that a few misguided individuals have compared Ball to Jerry Rice, but as you pointed out, Eva, just about every standout receiver from Division I-AA is said to be the next Rice. The fact that Ball's 58 career touchdown catches broke Rice's record lends credence to this comparison, but is he going to be anything special in the pros? Is he going to be a player of Rice's or even Terrell Owens' caliber? It's doubtful. When you take a look at most standout receivers from the small college ranks, each of them possess something tangible. Rice had amazing hands and unbelievable football speed (he clocked a slow 40 time in college, but everyone knows how fast he really was). Owens and the New Orleans Saints' Marques Colston have size and are able to use their bodies to their advantage to come down with the catch. Ball? He's not very big (6-foot-1, 196 pounds), he's not fast (4.70 40 time), and he's not the most athletic player on the field, either. He does, however, have excellent hands and is an adept route runner. So no, he does not remind me of Jerry Rice. What he does remind me of, however, are two different players: one is a positive comparison, the other...not so much. The first player is Wayne Chrebet -- you may remember him as the Yin to Keyshawn Johnson's Yang when he played for the Jets. Chrebet was an undrafted rookie out of Hofstra University who found a place on the Jets' roster for more than a decade. Though he was undersized and lacked elite speed and athletic ability, Chrebet's excellent hands and an innate understanding of the position resulted in the wideout being productive for many years. If he ends up in the right system, Ball could be the same type of player. Then again, Ball could end up like the other player he reminds me of: Mike Hass. You may not remember him, but Hass (6-1, 208) was a fantastic college receiver at Oregon State University. During his time with the Beavers, he set school records in receptions (220), yards (3,924) and touchdowns (20), even winning the Biletnikoff Award his senior season. However, thanks to his lack of speed and athletic ability, Hass was selected in the sixth round by New Orleans in the 2006 draft, and he was cut in September. The last I checked, he was standing on the Bears' sidelines during the Super Bowl. Right now, he's headed for NFL Europe.Here's the thing, according to their times in the 40-yard dash, Hass (4.61) is actually faster than Ball (4.7). Ball's college numbers were better, but he played against teams like Maine, James Madison and Iona, while Hass played10 Santonio Holmes black jersey
in the Pac 10 against USC and Oregon. Don't get me wrong, it's possible that he could end up being this generation's Chrebet or Ricky Proehl, but his measurables indicate otherwise. I believe Ball will have to play in the perfect system to be effective, and the Niners would not be the right fit for him. What they need is a playmaker on the outside, not a slower version of Arnaz Battle or a smaller Eric Johnson.Have a player you want to see profiled? Thoughts on a column? E-mail Thomas at tsorrell .
2010年12月9日星期四
2010年12月2日星期四
Jacksonville Jaguars "Jaguars are the crazy exes of the NFL"
Have you ever had a crazy girlfriend or boyfriend who wants to cuddle up next to you and then later that night keyed your car and wrote "We're over," in show polish on it? That is pretty much what the Jacksonville Jaguars are to their fans. In Week 5, they broke hearts in a loss to the 36 Bettis Black Jersey
Steelers. Last Sunday? The Jags kicked Denver around in a 24-17 victory. Commentary: What was the most confusing part is that the Jaguars, almost always solid at home, were able to knock off Denver on the road. That almost never happens in Denver, where the Broncos hadn't lost since last Oct. 29. The win brought Jacksonville to 3-3 and will hopefully set the tone for the next few games. Then again, though, you can never reason with a crazy ex or football team.Two patients in the Jags asylum, quarterback David Garrard and running back Maurice Jones-Drew, had outstanding games. Garrard threw for 276 yards and Jones-Drew broke out for 125 yards and two touchdowns. This was the team we expected to see coming out this year. Fan Pulse: Jacksonville fans are more than ready for center Brad Meester to return to the starting lineup: http://mb.jaguars.com/Topic647355-6-1.aspx.Fantasy Football Commentary: If you have Jones-Drew you must be ripping your hair out. Prior to the Denver game, there wasn't much reason to 2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
believe he was going to put up numbers that had him in the top 10 running backs. Now he is a must-start at RB2 or a flex position. Injury Watch: DB Reggie Nelson missed the Bronco game with a knee injury. There is no word at the moment if he will sit out Jacksonville's next game, an Oct. 26 meeting with Cleveland.
Steelers. Last Sunday? The Jags kicked Denver around in a 24-17 victory. Commentary: What was the most confusing part is that the Jaguars, almost always solid at home, were able to knock off Denver on the road. That almost never happens in Denver, where the Broncos hadn't lost since last Oct. 29. The win brought Jacksonville to 3-3 and will hopefully set the tone for the next few games. Then again, though, you can never reason with a crazy ex or football team.Two patients in the Jags asylum, quarterback David Garrard and running back Maurice Jones-Drew, had outstanding games. Garrard threw for 276 yards and Jones-Drew broke out for 125 yards and two touchdowns. This was the team we expected to see coming out this year. Fan Pulse: Jacksonville fans are more than ready for center Brad Meester to return to the starting lineup: http://mb.jaguars.com/Topic647355-6-1.aspx.Fantasy Football Commentary: If you have Jones-Drew you must be ripping your hair out. Prior to the Denver game, there wasn't much reason to 2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
believe he was going to put up numbers that had him in the top 10 running backs. Now he is a must-start at RB2 or a flex position. Injury Watch: DB Reggie Nelson missed the Bronco game with a knee injury. There is no word at the moment if he will sit out Jacksonville's next game, an Oct. 26 meeting with Cleveland.
Fan Pulse: Richard Collier "paralyzed, left leg amputated"
Doctors attending to Jaguars tackle Richard Collier said Monday one of the 14 bullets that entered him when he was shot in his car earlier this month severed his spinal cord, and he will never walk again. Damage from other bullets also caused blot-clotting in his left leg, which forced the doctors to amputate. 36 Bettis White Jersey
Collier and former Jaguar Kenneth Pettway were assaulted early in the morning of Sept. 2 while waiting for two women outside their Jacksonville apartment. The incident shed a cloud over the start of a highly anticipated season in Jacksonville. After winning two straight games, the pall returns after hearing Collier, a.k.a. Big Rich, lost his leg and will need physical therapy to get from his bed to his wheelchair. Fans on the Jaguars.com Message Board are already planning on their Week 5 Sunday Night game at home vs. Pittsburgh to be a "Big Rich Game." One poster calls for a physical tribute from the players. ""I hope players get #76 stickers for the back of their helmets next to GU/63...I would definitely want to have a 'Richard Collier Day' when everyone knows he is at home watching the game from his new wheelchair. When he is at the hospital there is no guarantee he will be able to watch Sunday's game, so I would wait until he is discharged to make sure he sees all those signs fans hold up in the bleachers."Reports indicate Collier does not remember the night of the shooting, and the Florida Union-Tribune says there have been no arrests. It was a rough initial recovery period for Collier, who battled pneumonia and several dangerous infections before the hospital released any information on his condition. One poster mentioned the intention of keeping it quiet. ""The father of a friend of mine is pretty high up at Shands and he said that the whole situation has been very hush hush and nobody really knows anything outside of a few people."While some fans are being proactively positive with their suggestions of creating buttons and signs honoring Collier, the anger caused by the seemingly senseless act of violence is spreading through the 4 Brett Favre Purple jersey
Jaguars community. "There are some spineless, cowardly, conscienceless pieces of trash out there right now, and I really hope they get theirs. [That's] bad, I know. But I can't help it right now. I am angry. Very angry. No one deserves what happened to Rich. These punks are so big and bad hiding behind a gun - probably the same type of scum that can't fight one against one, gotta have their buddies jump in ... bunch of bleeping cowards, if you ask me."
Collier and former Jaguar Kenneth Pettway were assaulted early in the morning of Sept. 2 while waiting for two women outside their Jacksonville apartment. The incident shed a cloud over the start of a highly anticipated season in Jacksonville. After winning two straight games, the pall returns after hearing Collier, a.k.a. Big Rich, lost his leg and will need physical therapy to get from his bed to his wheelchair. Fans on the Jaguars.com Message Board are already planning on their Week 5 Sunday Night game at home vs. Pittsburgh to be a "Big Rich Game." One poster calls for a physical tribute from the players. ""I hope players get #76 stickers for the back of their helmets next to GU/63...I would definitely want to have a 'Richard Collier Day' when everyone knows he is at home watching the game from his new wheelchair. When he is at the hospital there is no guarantee he will be able to watch Sunday's game, so I would wait until he is discharged to make sure he sees all those signs fans hold up in the bleachers."Reports indicate Collier does not remember the night of the shooting, and the Florida Union-Tribune says there have been no arrests. It was a rough initial recovery period for Collier, who battled pneumonia and several dangerous infections before the hospital released any information on his condition. One poster mentioned the intention of keeping it quiet. ""The father of a friend of mine is pretty high up at Shands and he said that the whole situation has been very hush hush and nobody really knows anything outside of a few people."While some fans are being proactively positive with their suggestions of creating buttons and signs honoring Collier, the anger caused by the seemingly senseless act of violence is spreading through the 4 Brett Favre Purple jersey
Jaguars community. "There are some spineless, cowardly, conscienceless pieces of trash out there right now, and I really hope they get theirs. [That's] bad, I know. But I can't help it right now. I am angry. Very angry. No one deserves what happened to Rich. These punks are so big and bad hiding behind a gun - probably the same type of scum that can't fight one against one, gotta have their buddies jump in ... bunch of bleeping cowards, if you ask me."
2010年12月1日星期三
"Rulebook, Playbook Stun" vs. San Diego Chargers
Randy Cross spent 13 years with the San Francisco 49ers, only to find himself in defense of the Bay Area-rival for close to 13 minutes on Sunday.Cross -- a veteran analyst for the "NFL on CBS" -- was the first to question a fourth-quarter spin of the football that had NFL officials' heads spinning for 10 minutes in 43 Polamalu black jersey
the ' 21-14 loss at San Diego.With just under 12 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, trailing 14-7, the Chargers were facing a game-changing fourth-and-2 situation. Quarterback Philip Rivers gunned the ball across the middle of the field to 23-year-old WR Vincent Jackson for a gain of 13 yards. Jackson tumbled across the Oakland 27-yard line, rose to his feet and spun the ball in celebration.All before he was touched.Following NFL rules, however, Referee Mike Carey -- who had originally signaled Oakland ball -- ruled the celebration flip as a forward pass. As a result, the ball would stay in San Diego's possession, for a small cost of just 5 yards.Cross, a three-time Super Bowl-winning lineman, was the rational voice behind the stringent, but correct, ruling on the field."Art Shell's got an apology note in his future coming from the league office," he said. "If he's facing the other way, suddenly it's a throw backwards and it's a fumble.""I can give you a couple other examples where they'd call that a fumble in the same situation."Had the 6-foot-5 wideout's arm been swiveled slightly in the opposite direction, Oakland's offense would have hit the field at its own 27-yard line, with a seven-point advantage over the AFC West divisional leaders.Following an 11-game pattern, however, that ensuing Oakland possession would have likely led to a Shane Lechler punt.Yet again, the team -- led by head coach Art Shell and offensive coordinator Tom Walsh -- failed to adjust offensively during halftime. After posting 166 yards and no turnovers in the first half, the offense generated just 63 yards in the final 30 minutes of the game, which included two interceptions.The first of Aaron Brooks' two interceptions came late in the third quarter, following an interception by CB Nnamdi Asomugha that set the team up at the San Diego 34-yard line. After Randy Moss was flagged with a 5-yard illegal motion penalty, Walsh called for three consecutive pass plays. The last attempted pass came on a third-and-15 situation at the Chargers' 25-yard line -- well in Sebastian Janikowski's kicking range. The play resulted in a tipped interception, setting the Chargers up with the ball at midfield, down only seven points, as opposed to a possible 4 Brett Favre White jersey
10.Nine plays later, LaDainian Tomlinson connected with tight end Antonio Gates on a halfback pass for a 19-yard touchdown.On the day, Tomlinson finished 1 for 1, Philip Rivers walked off the field 14-for-31, and Vincent Jackson...Well, Vincent Jackson wasn't on the stat sheet for his "pass attempt."Want to be in the Raiders mailbag? . . (27)
the ' 21-14 loss at San Diego.With just under 12 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, trailing 14-7, the Chargers were facing a game-changing fourth-and-2 situation. Quarterback Philip Rivers gunned the ball across the middle of the field to 23-year-old WR Vincent Jackson for a gain of 13 yards. Jackson tumbled across the Oakland 27-yard line, rose to his feet and spun the ball in celebration.All before he was touched.Following NFL rules, however, Referee Mike Carey -- who had originally signaled Oakland ball -- ruled the celebration flip as a forward pass. As a result, the ball would stay in San Diego's possession, for a small cost of just 5 yards.Cross, a three-time Super Bowl-winning lineman, was the rational voice behind the stringent, but correct, ruling on the field."Art Shell's got an apology note in his future coming from the league office," he said. "If he's facing the other way, suddenly it's a throw backwards and it's a fumble.""I can give you a couple other examples where they'd call that a fumble in the same situation."Had the 6-foot-5 wideout's arm been swiveled slightly in the opposite direction, Oakland's offense would have hit the field at its own 27-yard line, with a seven-point advantage over the AFC West divisional leaders.Following an 11-game pattern, however, that ensuing Oakland possession would have likely led to a Shane Lechler punt.Yet again, the team -- led by head coach Art Shell and offensive coordinator Tom Walsh -- failed to adjust offensively during halftime. After posting 166 yards and no turnovers in the first half, the offense generated just 63 yards in the final 30 minutes of the game, which included two interceptions.The first of Aaron Brooks' two interceptions came late in the third quarter, following an interception by CB Nnamdi Asomugha that set the team up at the San Diego 34-yard line. After Randy Moss was flagged with a 5-yard illegal motion penalty, Walsh called for three consecutive pass plays. The last attempted pass came on a third-and-15 situation at the Chargers' 25-yard line -- well in Sebastian Janikowski's kicking range. The play resulted in a tipped interception, setting the Chargers up with the ball at midfield, down only seven points, as opposed to a possible 4 Brett Favre White jersey
10.Nine plays later, LaDainian Tomlinson connected with tight end Antonio Gates on a halfback pass for a 19-yard touchdown.On the day, Tomlinson finished 1 for 1, Philip Rivers walked off the field 14-for-31, and Vincent Jackson...Well, Vincent Jackson wasn't on the stat sheet for his "pass attempt."Want to be in the Raiders mailbag? . . (27)
Defense Midseason Grades
How does an offense that scores 11 1/2 points per game win two games?It doesn't. The defense does.The ' defensive unit, in the team's lone two wins this season, generated over 38 percent of the total points scored, recording an equal amount of touchdowns as the offense.At the midway point of 6 Sanchez Purple AFL50th jersey
the season, Rob Ryan's defense ranks ninth in yardage allowed, a disciplined eighth in penalties committed, sixth in interceptions and boasts one the NFL's most dominant pass rushers.As the primary reason why the Raiders have two wins this season, let's evaluate how the unit has fared thus far.Defensive line: Oakland's D-line has been inconsistent, at best. In the team's six losses, the defensive front has allowed a total of 952 rushing yards, just under 160 yards per game. In their two wins, though, they held running backs Edgerrin James and Willie Parker to 34 and 83 yards, respectively.Individually, the veterans have stepped up, particularly as of late. Twenty-eight-year-old end Derrick Burgess and 33-year-old tackle Warren Sapp have combined for 12 of the defense's 17 sacks. Reserve tackle Terdell Sands has also shown flashes of greatness when given the opportunity to play; the 6-foot-7, 335-pound mammoth has recorded 24 tackles and an interception through eight games, despite starting in none of them.Beyond that, however, undersized DT Tommy Kelly has continued to struggle in plugging the inside on rushes. And, along the end, Tyler Brayton has stolen another seven undeserving starts this the season, recording just 22 tackles and a $25,000 fine. This offseason, Oakland should look to replace Brayton and find a run-stuffing nose tackle in the draft's later rounds.Grade: C-Linebackers: The Danny Clark dilemma has been resolved.Twenty-four-year-old Kirk Morrison has quickly become one of the most promising young linebackers in the NFL. Through eight games, the San Diego State grad has recorded a team-leading 67 tackles, on pace to shatter his rookie mark of 116. Alongside, 23-year-old rookie Thomas Howard has also surpassed expectations; the second-round draft choice is on pace for 108 tackles this season. Finally, Sam Williams and Robert Thomas, who have rotated in and out of the final linebacking slot, have also played particularly well. 4 Brett Favre Purple jersey
The pair has combined for 42 tackles, two fumble recoveries and a sack.The young crew of linebackers is playing their first season together; however, they are much of the reason the Raiders' total defense ranks ninth in the NFL, despite being on the field a 30th-ranked 32:50 a game.Grade: B+Cornerbacks: The Raiders' pass defense ranks second in the NFL, just one yard behind the hyped Chicago Bears unit. Beyond Chicago and Oakland, no team ranks within 10 yards.After recording a dismal, record-setting five-interception season in 2005, the Raiders' defense has already recorded a fifth-best 10 interceptions this year. The team's cornerbacks account for seven of those 10; Nnamdi Asomugha has snagged three, while Fabian Washington, Chris Carr, Tyrone Poole and Stanford Routt have each recorded one.Despite a lack of a consistent pass rush, Oakland's young crew of cornerbacks has performed consistently well week in and week out. Had it not been for Javon Walker's 55-yard grab in Week 6 and Deion Branch's 22-yard touchdown reception in Week 9, Oakland's cornerbacks would be a clear-cut "A."Grade: A-Safeties: Like the team's cornerbacks, Oakland's pair of safeties is notably young.At free safety, 25-year-old Stuart Schweigert has been far from flashy this season, but has been one of the defense's most consistent performers. The third-year safety has already recorded 58 tackles, good for second on the team, along with three pass deflections. Most importantly, though, Schweigert has cut down his amount of missed tackles this season considerably, which is something that plagued him in his first two NFL seasons.Alongside, 23-year-old first-rounder Michael Huff has had his share of ups and downs. Huff currently ranks fourth on the team in tackles with 36, but just recently posted one of his worst outings of his young NFL career in the team's 16-0 loss at Seattle. Just two weeks prior, though, Huff registered a promising four tackles and a safety in a 22-9 win 43 Polamalu white jersey
over Arizona. Thus far, No. 24 has had his share of bumps in the road; however, it's safe to say the young defensive back's career shows a very promising future. Plus, it's already better than Derrick Gibson's.Grade: BWant to be in the Raiders mailbag? Visit RaidersLive.com to submit your questions and comments for the Nov. 17 mailbag. Check back to RealFootball365.com daily for more news. (24)
the season, Rob Ryan's defense ranks ninth in yardage allowed, a disciplined eighth in penalties committed, sixth in interceptions and boasts one the NFL's most dominant pass rushers.As the primary reason why the Raiders have two wins this season, let's evaluate how the unit has fared thus far.Defensive line: Oakland's D-line has been inconsistent, at best. In the team's six losses, the defensive front has allowed a total of 952 rushing yards, just under 160 yards per game. In their two wins, though, they held running backs Edgerrin James and Willie Parker to 34 and 83 yards, respectively.Individually, the veterans have stepped up, particularly as of late. Twenty-eight-year-old end Derrick Burgess and 33-year-old tackle Warren Sapp have combined for 12 of the defense's 17 sacks. Reserve tackle Terdell Sands has also shown flashes of greatness when given the opportunity to play; the 6-foot-7, 335-pound mammoth has recorded 24 tackles and an interception through eight games, despite starting in none of them.Beyond that, however, undersized DT Tommy Kelly has continued to struggle in plugging the inside on rushes. And, along the end, Tyler Brayton has stolen another seven undeserving starts this the season, recording just 22 tackles and a $25,000 fine. This offseason, Oakland should look to replace Brayton and find a run-stuffing nose tackle in the draft's later rounds.Grade: C-Linebackers: The Danny Clark dilemma has been resolved.Twenty-four-year-old Kirk Morrison has quickly become one of the most promising young linebackers in the NFL. Through eight games, the San Diego State grad has recorded a team-leading 67 tackles, on pace to shatter his rookie mark of 116. Alongside, 23-year-old rookie Thomas Howard has also surpassed expectations; the second-round draft choice is on pace for 108 tackles this season. Finally, Sam Williams and Robert Thomas, who have rotated in and out of the final linebacking slot, have also played particularly well. 4 Brett Favre Purple jersey
The pair has combined for 42 tackles, two fumble recoveries and a sack.The young crew of linebackers is playing their first season together; however, they are much of the reason the Raiders' total defense ranks ninth in the NFL, despite being on the field a 30th-ranked 32:50 a game.Grade: B+Cornerbacks: The Raiders' pass defense ranks second in the NFL, just one yard behind the hyped Chicago Bears unit. Beyond Chicago and Oakland, no team ranks within 10 yards.After recording a dismal, record-setting five-interception season in 2005, the Raiders' defense has already recorded a fifth-best 10 interceptions this year. The team's cornerbacks account for seven of those 10; Nnamdi Asomugha has snagged three, while Fabian Washington, Chris Carr, Tyrone Poole and Stanford Routt have each recorded one.Despite a lack of a consistent pass rush, Oakland's young crew of cornerbacks has performed consistently well week in and week out. Had it not been for Javon Walker's 55-yard grab in Week 6 and Deion Branch's 22-yard touchdown reception in Week 9, Oakland's cornerbacks would be a clear-cut "A."Grade: A-Safeties: Like the team's cornerbacks, Oakland's pair of safeties is notably young.At free safety, 25-year-old Stuart Schweigert has been far from flashy this season, but has been one of the defense's most consistent performers. The third-year safety has already recorded 58 tackles, good for second on the team, along with three pass deflections. Most importantly, though, Schweigert has cut down his amount of missed tackles this season considerably, which is something that plagued him in his first two NFL seasons.Alongside, 23-year-old first-rounder Michael Huff has had his share of ups and downs. Huff currently ranks fourth on the team in tackles with 36, but just recently posted one of his worst outings of his young NFL career in the team's 16-0 loss at Seattle. Just two weeks prior, though, Huff registered a promising four tackles and a safety in a 22-9 win 43 Polamalu white jersey
over Arizona. Thus far, No. 24 has had his share of bumps in the road; however, it's safe to say the young defensive back's career shows a very promising future. Plus, it's already better than Derrick Gibson's.Grade: BWant to be in the Raiders mailbag? Visit RaidersLive.com to submit your questions and comments for the Nov. 17 mailbag. Check back to RealFootball365.com daily for more news. (24)
The re-signed wide receiver Jerry Porter and designated cornerback Charles Woodson as their franchise player February 23 2005
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - The took steps Tuesday to ensure they will enter the 2005 season with playmakers on both sides of the ball. The Raiders on Tuesday re-signed wide receiver Jerry Porter and designated cornerback Charles Woodson as their franchise player. The 26-year-old Steelers 10 Santonio Holmes jersey
Porter, a second-round pick in the 2000 NFL draft, led the Raiders in all three major receiving categories last season with 64 catches for 998 yards and nine touchdowns. He set career high in yards and catches and tied his career best in TDs. "We're excited to have Jerry back in silver and black for the long term," Raiders coach Norv Turner said. "Although he posted career numbers last year, we feel that Jerry's best football is still ahead of him." In five seasons, Porter has 163 receptions for 2,273 yards and 19 TDs. "I'm happy to return to the Raiders and I'm ready to get started on a new football season," Porter said. "This year, a year stronger, another year with Kerry (quarterback Kerry Collins), another year in Norv's offense, it's only going to get better." With Porter back as the Vikings Brett Favre jersey
offense's main threat, the Raiders turned their attention to the defense and tagged Woodson as their franchise player for the second consecutive season. The fourth overall pick in the 1998 draft, Woodson is a four-time Pro Bowler with 16 interceptions in seven seasons. "We're pleased to retain the services of Charles Woodson," Turner said. It will cost Oakland $10.529 million for the one-year qualifying offer that comes along with the franchise designation.
Porter, a second-round pick in the 2000 NFL draft, led the Raiders in all three major receiving categories last season with 64 catches for 998 yards and nine touchdowns. He set career high in yards and catches and tied his career best in TDs. "We're excited to have Jerry back in silver and black for the long term," Raiders coach Norv Turner said. "Although he posted career numbers last year, we feel that Jerry's best football is still ahead of him." In five seasons, Porter has 163 receptions for 2,273 yards and 19 TDs. "I'm happy to return to the Raiders and I'm ready to get started on a new football season," Porter said. "This year, a year stronger, another year with Kerry (quarterback Kerry Collins), another year in Norv's offense, it's only going to get better." With Porter back as the Vikings Brett Favre jersey
offense's main threat, the Raiders turned their attention to the defense and tagged Woodson as their franchise player for the second consecutive season. The fourth overall pick in the 1998 draft, Woodson is a four-time Pro Bowler with 16 interceptions in seven seasons. "We're pleased to retain the services of Charles Woodson," Turner said. It will cost Oakland $10.529 million for the one-year qualifying offer that comes along with the franchise designation.
cornerback Charles Woodson signed a $10.5 million tender February 27 2005
ALAMEDA, California - Four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Charles Woodson signed a $10.5 million tender Friday as the ' franchise player, perhaps trying to force a trade. By signing, Woodson puts the Raiders far over the salary cap. "The actions of agent Carl Poston and Charles Woodson tell us that they must have reached a long-term deal with a team and we expect a trade very soon," the Raiders said in a statement. Poston could not be reached for comment Friday, but may have determined that the Raiders planned to shop Woodson anyway and looked for a possible suitor himself. Woodson, also the Raiders' franchise player last season, received the franchise tag Tuesday. He received a one-year contract offer worth $10.5 million, a 20 percent raise over last year's salary of Steelers 10 Santonio Holmes jersey
nearly $8.8 million. Some believed at the end of the Raiders' 5-11 season that Woodson would not return. He is a non-exclusive franchise player, which allows him to negotiate with other teams - and if he leaves, Oakland will get two first-round draft picks as compensation. Woodson has said he wants to be the highest paid at his position, a distinction currently held by Denver's Champ Bailey. Among the Raiders' most talented and popular players, Woodson has battled injuries and clashed with management and coaches in recent years. In addition, he was arrested in downtown Oakland in December for investigation of public intoxication. Woodson and teammate Marques Anderson were arrested early December 21 after refusing to leave the back seat of a woman's car, and both were jailed briefly. Police said Woodson and Anderson were uncooperative, had problems maintaining their balance, had bloodshot watery eyes and a strong odor of alcohol. They were acting in a belligerent manner, police said. Woodson, who signed a one-year tender for $8.782 million last August 31 after missing 33 days of training camp, was sidelined for the final three games last season with an injured knee. Nonetheless, he finished with 74 tackles, 2 1/2 sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception. Woodson also was suspended and sent home by former coach Bill Callahan for the final game of the 2003 season at San Diego for missing curfew. The CB was among Callahan's harshest critics, saying the coach was 4 Brett Favre Purple jersey
stubborn and lost control of the team. Callahan was fired after the '03 season. In May 2000, Woodson was cited in warrants charging him with drunken driving and driving with a suspended license in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he won the 1997 Heisman Trophy for Michigan. Police said he registered a blood-alcohol level of 0.24 percent, more than twice Michigan's legal limit.
nearly $8.8 million. Some believed at the end of the Raiders' 5-11 season that Woodson would not return. He is a non-exclusive franchise player, which allows him to negotiate with other teams - and if he leaves, Oakland will get two first-round draft picks as compensation. Woodson has said he wants to be the highest paid at his position, a distinction currently held by Denver's Champ Bailey. Among the Raiders' most talented and popular players, Woodson has battled injuries and clashed with management and coaches in recent years. In addition, he was arrested in downtown Oakland in December for investigation of public intoxication. Woodson and teammate Marques Anderson were arrested early December 21 after refusing to leave the back seat of a woman's car, and both were jailed briefly. Police said Woodson and Anderson were uncooperative, had problems maintaining their balance, had bloodshot watery eyes and a strong odor of alcohol. They were acting in a belligerent manner, police said. Woodson, who signed a one-year tender for $8.782 million last August 31 after missing 33 days of training camp, was sidelined for the final three games last season with an injured knee. Nonetheless, he finished with 74 tackles, 2 1/2 sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception. Woodson also was suspended and sent home by former coach Bill Callahan for the final game of the 2003 season at San Diego for missing curfew. The CB was among Callahan's harshest critics, saying the coach was 4 Brett Favre Purple jersey
stubborn and lost control of the team. Callahan was fired after the '03 season. In May 2000, Woodson was cited in warrants charging him with drunken driving and driving with a suspended license in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he won the 1997 Heisman Trophy for Michigan. Police said he registered a blood-alcohol level of 0.24 percent, more than twice Michigan's legal limit.
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