Logic suggested the Washington Redskins would have the opportunity to move the ball from the air Sunday contrary to the beleaguered pass defense from the Denver Broncos -- but that did not happen.
Robert Griffin III produced a season-low 45.4 passer rating and didn't look right throwing the ball in the 45-21 loss. Denver held the Redskins quarterback to 132 yards and intercepted him twice inside the rout.
Asked about Washington's problems throughout the air, wide receiver Pierre Garcon turned the question around.
"We've had trouble passing all seasons to inform the truth. Any idea what?" he asked reporters following the game, per WJFK-FM's Grant Paulsen. " ... I'm able to only run the routes, seek to make separation. Employing only thing I truly are able to do."
Teams have passed for 380.6 yards per game against Denver, but Washington didn't make the most of that.
"No matter (who you're playing)," Garcon said. "In the event you suck at passing, you suck at passing ... We've just adopted to find against eachother."
Garcon managed to get clear his rant was about it, not his quarterback, but let's not pretend: RGIII's sophomore outing has been a bumpy ride.
His completion percentage, passer rating and rushing yards per game all have regressed from what he accomplished during his explosive rookie campaign. A year ago, RGIII tossed 20 touchdowns to merely five picks. His current 9-to-8 ratio tells the tale of average quarterback.
Nobody expected miracles at a player coming off major knee surgery, but it's surprising to see Griffin's accuracy and touch trail on this kind of degree. He's also saddled with one of the NFL's worst defenses, one that gets the offense playing from behind that's put Griffin right corner he's yet to back himself from.
2013年10月30日星期三
2013年10月29日星期二
Miami Heat's preseason wasn't pretty
The Miami Heat finished their exhibition schedule which has a 5-3 record, and yes it has not been for any not enough trying. Meanwhile, the Bulls went undefeated.
Perhaps, this is actually the most despicable thing about Miami's early games: On the three games the Heat lost, we were looking at beaten by double-digits, the largest on the Brooklyn Nets (86-62).
In case that was not enough to convince you something is with a lack of the Heat's repertoire, here's another: Miami lost its second of two meetings towards the Nets by 21.
It's simply my take, but the new-look Nets will not be quite inside the same conversation as Chicago.
Still, the usual understanding compels die-hard Miami fans to lose the anemic performance by saying "it's just preseason."
Baloney.
I don't think a spat can be achieved that suggests Heat players didn't desire to win. They did. They each do. That is certainly what makes them champions.
LeBron James and also the Heat are facing unnerving NBA history
Defending champions typically win the opener. In truth, as outlined by NBA.com, only four teams didn't work to win the initial game in defending their titles since 1980. However, a frightening group of circumstances await the warmth.
Let's be perfectly clear here: LeBron James carries a large order to fill through the 2013-2014 NBA season, as far as "firsts" have concerns:
James could become:
- The first one to win three straight MVPs since Larry Bird managed it with all the Boston Celtics (1984-1986).
- The first to win three straight Finals MVPs since Shaquille O'Neal did so while using the Los Angeles Lakers (2000-2002).
- The first to win five total MVPs because great Michal Jordan accomplished it while using Chicago Bulls.
In other words, with that form of pressure on his shoulders, LeBron is required a great season and a lot of contribution from his supporting cast. Fit: Will be the other Bulls nearly the task? The short fact is an unequivocal yes.
Low number of fast. The challenge is actually they are able to remain healthy and face formidable rivals inside East. It's simply a case of time before they face the Nets again and Brooklyn is relying on doling out exactly the same results from preseason.
Finally, the Heat have to overcome mental fatigue so that you can three-peat. The emotion in the banner-drop and ring ceremony is sufficient to require a player off their game.
It presents a kind of pressure that may be challenging stay in check. Turning rid of it at tip-off if the confetti stops falling, the lights stop flashing and the music stops playing is a challenge that usually works in the visiting team's favor.
Perhaps, this is actually the most despicable thing about Miami's early games: On the three games the Heat lost, we were looking at beaten by double-digits, the largest on the Brooklyn Nets (86-62).
In case that was not enough to convince you something is with a lack of the Heat's repertoire, here's another: Miami lost its second of two meetings towards the Nets by 21.
It's simply my take, but the new-look Nets will not be quite inside the same conversation as Chicago.
Still, the usual understanding compels die-hard Miami fans to lose the anemic performance by saying "it's just preseason."
Baloney.
I don't think a spat can be achieved that suggests Heat players didn't desire to win. They did. They each do. That is certainly what makes them champions.
LeBron James and also the Heat are facing unnerving NBA history
Defending champions typically win the opener. In truth, as outlined by NBA.com, only four teams didn't work to win the initial game in defending their titles since 1980. However, a frightening group of circumstances await the warmth.
Let's be perfectly clear here: LeBron James carries a large order to fill through the 2013-2014 NBA season, as far as "firsts" have concerns:
James could become:
- The first one to win three straight MVPs since Larry Bird managed it with all the Boston Celtics (1984-1986).
- The first to win three straight Finals MVPs since Shaquille O'Neal did so while using the Los Angeles Lakers (2000-2002).
- The first to win five total MVPs because great Michal Jordan accomplished it while using Chicago Bulls.
In other words, with that form of pressure on his shoulders, LeBron is required a great season and a lot of contribution from his supporting cast. Fit: Will be the other Bulls nearly the task? The short fact is an unequivocal yes.
Low number of fast. The challenge is actually they are able to remain healthy and face formidable rivals inside East. It's simply a case of time before they face the Nets again and Brooklyn is relying on doling out exactly the same results from preseason.
Finally, the Heat have to overcome mental fatigue so that you can three-peat. The emotion in the banner-drop and ring ceremony is sufficient to require a player off their game.
It presents a kind of pressure that may be challenging stay in check. Turning rid of it at tip-off if the confetti stops falling, the lights stop flashing and the music stops playing is a challenge that usually works in the visiting team's favor.
2013年10月28日星期一
Redskins name protestors approach team bus in Denver
Protests from the Washington Redskins name are following the team across the country. The 2009 weekend in Denver, protestors woke up close and private while using the team.
As being the Redskins team bus approached Sports Authority Field at Mile High, many of the estimated hundred-plus protestors approached the bus, bearing signs and looking to obtain attention with regards to cause.
"We caused those players for the buses to begin to stop," Glenn Morris of the American Indian Movement of Colorado told the Washington Post. "Those players had to stop and get sucked in there are Native people in Denver, Colorado, who are instead of the things they're doing... So we were saying to them as predominantly Charcoal players, you must understand the history with this team. And you ought to understand your own private role in continuing racism through this team. And we hope that people piqued their conscience but happened to be these phones think a small amount that, and their very own personal role with this national debate."
It's a good strategy, approaching the squad themselves; if Robert Griffin III were to come out simply a reputation change, that could affect the dynamic overnight.
Still, the gamers weren't engaging the protest, at least not on this occasion. "They didn't open the windows and so they were surrounded by police cars because of their lights and sirens," Morris said. "They usually didn't comment. But you can easliy see them with the windows, that they their faces pressed on the windows, watching the fact that was going on. Could that they took notice. And for that reason that was our intention, would have been to end up in the heads in the players as well as the coaching staff, to start out to work with really well to place some pressure for the ownership and also the management team in the Washington eleven to change this racist mascot."
Protestors have said they're going to continue the time and effort at bringing notice with their cause. This protest was bigger than a recent one out of Green Bay, they contended, and the next one in Minneapolis is going to be larger still.
As being the Redskins team bus approached Sports Authority Field at Mile High, many of the estimated hundred-plus protestors approached the bus, bearing signs and looking to obtain attention with regards to cause.
"We caused those players for the buses to begin to stop," Glenn Morris of the American Indian Movement of Colorado told the Washington Post. "Those players had to stop and get sucked in there are Native people in Denver, Colorado, who are instead of the things they're doing... So we were saying to them as predominantly Charcoal players, you must understand the history with this team. And you ought to understand your own private role in continuing racism through this team. And we hope that people piqued their conscience but happened to be these phones think a small amount that, and their very own personal role with this national debate."
It's a good strategy, approaching the squad themselves; if Robert Griffin III were to come out simply a reputation change, that could affect the dynamic overnight.
Still, the gamers weren't engaging the protest, at least not on this occasion. "They didn't open the windows and so they were surrounded by police cars because of their lights and sirens," Morris said. "They usually didn't comment. But you can easliy see them with the windows, that they their faces pressed on the windows, watching the fact that was going on. Could that they took notice. And for that reason that was our intention, would have been to end up in the heads in the players as well as the coaching staff, to start out to work with really well to place some pressure for the ownership and also the management team in the Washington eleven to change this racist mascot."
Protestors have said they're going to continue the time and effort at bringing notice with their cause. This protest was bigger than a recent one out of Green Bay, they contended, and the next one in Minneapolis is going to be larger still.
2013年10月27日星期日
Dolphins' Mike Pouncey subpoenaed by grand jury in Aaron Hernandez case
A lot less than an hour following your New England Patriots defeated the Miami Dolphins in Massachusetts, state police served Miami's center Mike Pouncey with a subpoena in connection with the grand jury investigating the Aaron Hernandez case, in line with a study in Sports Illustrated.Pouncey and Hernandez were teammates with the University of Florida. Based on SI's source, police would like more details on possible interstate gun trafficking charges involving Hernandez.
Per Sports Illustrated, the scene beyond your Dolphins' locker room was obviously a surreal one, with leastways five uniformed state police standing on the locker room door.
What the subpoena means is Pouncey will probably be questioned regarding the the investigation. However, he may certainly not be convicted of a criminal offense. Hernandez has become indicted on six charges, including first-degree murder and five weapons charges.
The Dolphins declined comment to Sports Illustrated. Gambling officials declined to tell SI whether Maurkice Pouncey, Mike's brother as well as a Florida friend of Hernandez, has also been served. Previously, the Pouncey brothers made news once they were photographed wearing "Free Hernandez" hats. They provided statements distancing themselves through the Hernandez case afterward.
Per Sports Illustrated, the scene beyond your Dolphins' locker room was obviously a surreal one, with leastways five uniformed state police standing on the locker room door.
What the subpoena means is Pouncey will probably be questioned regarding the the investigation. However, he may certainly not be convicted of a criminal offense. Hernandez has become indicted on six charges, including first-degree murder and five weapons charges.
The Dolphins declined comment to Sports Illustrated. Gambling officials declined to tell SI whether Maurkice Pouncey, Mike's brother as well as a Florida friend of Hernandez, has also been served. Previously, the Pouncey brothers made news once they were photographed wearing "Free Hernandez" hats. They provided statements distancing themselves through the Hernandez case afterward.
2013年10月26日星期六
Meeting between NFL and Redskins critics in the near future
Oneida Indian officials who oppose the Redskins nickname as a slur will meet with NFL officials in a few days in New york, a tribe spokesman said Friday.
The meeting decided by NFL officials latest research by is scheduled for Wednesday in Ny, Oneida Indian Nation spokesman Brett Stagnitti told The Associated Press.
The new york tribe and leader Ray Halbritter became prominent critics on the team's name after funding a "Customize the Mascot" radio advertising campaign plus a symposium in Washington on the harmful outcomes of the nickname.
Halbritter, whose tribe runs a big casino resort in Verona in central The big apple, says the name is degrading and has devastating effects, especially on younger Indians.
The tribe began pushing for just a name change recently since the Washington Redskins faced fresh waves of criticism over their nickname. Even President Obama weighed in, saying recently however "consider changing" the name if he owned they.
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said senior league executives will attend next week's meeting, but he didn't know if Commissioner Roger Goodell are going to be and this includes.
Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder states he's going to never get a new team's name and Goodell says that it is ultimately Snyder's call.
In a very letter to season-ticket holders this month, Snyder said he respected the feelings of the offended by the name, but wrote "I am hoping such individuals likewise try to respect just what name means, not merely for everyone inside extended Washington Redskins family, but among Indigenous peoples too."
Ponder to get started on for Vikings
Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said Friday that Christian Ponder will become Sunday night up against the Green Bay Packers.
Josh Freeman, meanwhile, will not play because of a concussion he sustained as part of his begin while using the team Monday contrary to the New York Giants.
Freeman has transpired several of the NFL's concussion tests, but will not be cleared to play. Former NFL player and current NBC analyst Rodney Harrison questioned Freeman's injury on Thursday, implying that he is faking. Freeman responded to Harrison's claims by saying, "All I am able to do is sleep in my truth."
Frazier said he saw no signs of Freeman's head trauma during the loss on the Giants. Freeman struggled, completing 20 of 53 passes for 193 yards by having an interception.
Freeman thinks the injury occurred in the third quarter but said he never told they about any symptoms until Tuesday.
The meeting decided by NFL officials latest research by is scheduled for Wednesday in Ny, Oneida Indian Nation spokesman Brett Stagnitti told The Associated Press.
The new york tribe and leader Ray Halbritter became prominent critics on the team's name after funding a "Customize the Mascot" radio advertising campaign plus a symposium in Washington on the harmful outcomes of the nickname.
Halbritter, whose tribe runs a big casino resort in Verona in central The big apple, says the name is degrading and has devastating effects, especially on younger Indians.
The tribe began pushing for just a name change recently since the Washington Redskins faced fresh waves of criticism over their nickname. Even President Obama weighed in, saying recently however "consider changing" the name if he owned they.
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said senior league executives will attend next week's meeting, but he didn't know if Commissioner Roger Goodell are going to be and this includes.
Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder states he's going to never get a new team's name and Goodell says that it is ultimately Snyder's call.
In a very letter to season-ticket holders this month, Snyder said he respected the feelings of the offended by the name, but wrote "I am hoping such individuals likewise try to respect just what name means, not merely for everyone inside extended Washington Redskins family, but among Indigenous peoples too."
Ponder to get started on for Vikings
Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said Friday that Christian Ponder will become Sunday night up against the Green Bay Packers.
Josh Freeman, meanwhile, will not play because of a concussion he sustained as part of his begin while using the team Monday contrary to the New York Giants.
Freeman has transpired several of the NFL's concussion tests, but will not be cleared to play. Former NFL player and current NBC analyst Rodney Harrison questioned Freeman's injury on Thursday, implying that he is faking. Freeman responded to Harrison's claims by saying, "All I am able to do is sleep in my truth."
Frazier said he saw no signs of Freeman's head trauma during the loss on the Giants. Freeman struggled, completing 20 of 53 passes for 193 yards by having an interception.
Freeman thinks the injury occurred in the third quarter but said he never told they about any symptoms until Tuesday.
2013年10月24日星期四
Finley released from hospital
Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley premiered from the hospital and returned to his Green Bay home, ESPN reported Thursday.
Finley was hospitalized, initially in intensive care, since Sunday after sustaining a spinal contusion as part of his neck. The injury caused temporary numbness as part of his extremities after choosing a hit throughout the Packers' 31-13 convert the Cleveland Browns.
He may check in by seeing additional doctors as has shared images of his MRIs, CT scans as well as other tests with other neurosurgeons and spinal injury specialists.
Packers tight end Andrew Quarless, that is one of several who visited Finley over the week, said Finley was most concerned with when he could resume this line of business.
"One of his biggest things was, 'I'll go back,' " Quarless said. "That's in different of people. Anytime any guys decrease, After all this is just what we like to do, so employing first thing (Finley asked doctors). 'When am I getting back? What's the timetable?' and things like that. So it really is a little whatever they mentioned."
Packers tight end Brandon Bostick said Finley promises to continue his career."You recognize Jermichael, he's a competitor; he definitely wishes to play," Bostick said. "I definitely think he'll return after they can."
Coach Mike McCarthy said no decision are going to be made about Finley's possible return until every one of the medical reports are complete.
Finley was injured in the fourth quarter with a hit towards head by Browns safety Tashaun Gipson, who was simply not penalized about the play. The overall game was delayed for 6 minutes while the team's medical staff attended to Finley.Gipson he's not been notified if he can be fined.He also said he sent Finley a message but would not say if Finley responded.
Finley was hospitalized, initially in intensive care, since Sunday after sustaining a spinal contusion as part of his neck. The injury caused temporary numbness as part of his extremities after choosing a hit throughout the Packers' 31-13 convert the Cleveland Browns.
He may check in by seeing additional doctors as has shared images of his MRIs, CT scans as well as other tests with other neurosurgeons and spinal injury specialists.
Packers tight end Andrew Quarless, that is one of several who visited Finley over the week, said Finley was most concerned with when he could resume this line of business.
"One of his biggest things was, 'I'll go back,' " Quarless said. "That's in different of people. Anytime any guys decrease, After all this is just what we like to do, so employing first thing (Finley asked doctors). 'When am I getting back? What's the timetable?' and things like that. So it really is a little whatever they mentioned."
Packers tight end Brandon Bostick said Finley promises to continue his career."You recognize Jermichael, he's a competitor; he definitely wishes to play," Bostick said. "I definitely think he'll return after they can."
Coach Mike McCarthy said no decision are going to be made about Finley's possible return until every one of the medical reports are complete.
Finley was injured in the fourth quarter with a hit towards head by Browns safety Tashaun Gipson, who was simply not penalized about the play. The overall game was delayed for 6 minutes while the team's medical staff attended to Finley.Gipson he's not been notified if he can be fined.He also said he sent Finley a message but would not say if Finley responded.
2013年10月23日星期三
Shutdown Corner fixes your team: Minnesota Vikings
You will come to Shutdown Corner, we want to help. So once every seven days, we'll go in and examine a team coming off a negative week, bad month, why not a bad decade, and find out what fixes can be produced to show round the season. So step aside, we have got this. Next beneath microscope: the Minnesota Vikings.
Current status: 1-5, dead last from the NFC North.
What's gone right: Well, the Vikings use a win, which will keep them on the dreaded 0-16 conversation. But that is about it. And that win didn't even appear in this hemisphere, as Minnesota took out your equally winless-at-the-time Steelers london. For the plus side, Minnesota is undefeated in Europe.
better, ranking 25th overall and 24th in passing. So when you may have Adrian Peterson with your team, ranking 19th in rushing is damn near a war crime. The quarterback situation is a garbage fire. Other than that, everything's great.
What we'd fix: The person under center. The Vikings made the suitable move by obtaining Josh Freeman, who's an upgrade over Christian Ponder. The situation was, they rushed Freeman to the lineup before he was ready, got him overmatched and concussed on Monday night, and could have shattered his confidence beyond repair. Combine by investing in the belief that Ponder got benched on short notice, so he's chaos, and, well. there's not much to create on, will there be? Hell, trade Peterson away for any raft of draft picks and go for a rebuilding year. Or half-decade.
The trail ahead: The Vikings' next five games include Green Bay twice, Seattle, Washington, and Dallas. It is possible that the Vikings will likely be underdogs atlanta divorce attorneys single considered one of their final 10 games. Quite simply, as ugly as it is now, it will relapse.
Will there be hope?: No. Sorry, Minnesota fans. Absolutely nothing is inside the immediate future that appears promising. You can get involved for the "Play Dead for Ted" sweepstakes for Teddy Bridgewater. Beyond that, we can't allow you to.
Current status: 1-5, dead last from the NFC North.
What's gone right: Well, the Vikings use a win, which will keep them on the dreaded 0-16 conversation. But that is about it. And that win didn't even appear in this hemisphere, as Minnesota took out your equally winless-at-the-time Steelers london. For the plus side, Minnesota is undefeated in Europe.
better, ranking 25th overall and 24th in passing. So when you may have Adrian Peterson with your team, ranking 19th in rushing is damn near a war crime. The quarterback situation is a garbage fire. Other than that, everything's great.
What we'd fix: The person under center. The Vikings made the suitable move by obtaining Josh Freeman, who's an upgrade over Christian Ponder. The situation was, they rushed Freeman to the lineup before he was ready, got him overmatched and concussed on Monday night, and could have shattered his confidence beyond repair. Combine by investing in the belief that Ponder got benched on short notice, so he's chaos, and, well. there's not much to create on, will there be? Hell, trade Peterson away for any raft of draft picks and go for a rebuilding year. Or half-decade.
The trail ahead: The Vikings' next five games include Green Bay twice, Seattle, Washington, and Dallas. It is possible that the Vikings will likely be underdogs atlanta divorce attorneys single considered one of their final 10 games. Quite simply, as ugly as it is now, it will relapse.
Will there be hope?: No. Sorry, Minnesota fans. Absolutely nothing is inside the immediate future that appears promising. You can get involved for the "Play Dead for Ted" sweepstakes for Teddy Bridgewater. Beyond that, we can't allow you to.
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