Thousands of fans were left lifeless as the Lakers went down 3-1 to the Celtics. Whats worse was the fact that they blew a 24 point lead. Lamar Odom looked lifeless. Gasol was almost camtose, Sasha Vujacic was enraged. Derek Fisher looked more like a fish in a water, belly up i may add. And a Manic Kobe and Phil Jackson looked on helplessly as the Lakers lost a golden opportunity. What could have been a 2-2 series is now a 3-1 stranglehold on the NBA Finals. But as we all know its never over. Boston fans shouldn't look any further than last season's NFL SuperBowl. It all seemed but won, when the perfect New England Patriots took the lead over the slumping New York Giants. The Stadium and Pats' fans errupted when Rany Moss caught a go ahead touchdown from Tom Brady. with a little under a 2 minutes left. Thats when the amazing happened. Eli Manning not only evaded and should have been sack, but more likely he had the last laugh when he took the air out of a veteran team stockpiled with talent. With that being said, we all expect the Celtics to be holding the trophy up soon. But not so fast Boston nation. You of all people know about early celebrations. So until we see a 4-1 defeat, lets hold the champaigne, stop the parades, and play some basketball. The Lakers still have another game in Los Angeles, and all is needed to steal a game in Boston. At this point in time, thats wishful thinking. Before we all crown the Celts as champions before game 5, Unlike the Titans of the motion picture, we all need to remember the Patriots.
Save the smiles for now....You still have business to take care of.
Welcome to the NFL. Sure, we all can debate who's the best in the NFL, but i have decided to dig a bit deeper to see who's the best at his position soley based on potential of the 2008 season. (my top 5)
1.Tom Brady: Love him. Hate him. When it comes down to clutch performances and getting the job done, this is my feild general in every situation. With the re-signing of Randy Moss, that keeps the Patriots the most potent offense. New England however did lose to free agency Donte Stallworth. With that being said, Stallworth wasn't a regular weapon on this team's offense. so expect this Patriots team to go undefeated. Remember where you heard it first.
1.Petyon Manning : I never liked to use the term 1 and 2 with these top QB's. But since 1A isn't a number, sorry Mr. Manning, you'll have to accept number 2. Not as clutch as Tom Brady nor does he proves to be calm is the harshest situations, Manning is Mr. Consistency, when I think of a "prototypical" quaterback, my answer is always this man. With a SuperBowl under his belt, this guy can easily surpass Brady with solid play. But due to Marvin Harrison's injury and no true backup, this is the only thing that hurts Manning. Reggie Wayne is always a go to guy, so thats always a security blanket. (Sorry younger brother, it takes more than an escaped sack under two minutes to play and ultimately win the superbowl to get on this list)
3.Tony Romo : This Celeb/Quaterback is without doubt the best QB in the NFC. As far as being number this season, he must be ready to put up Brady like numbers, Manning or Brady like Playoff wins, and Terry Glenn must return to top form. With T.O. ,Crayton, Witten, and the recomittment of stockpiling a formidable running trio in Barber, Choice, And Jones, Chances are that Romo may lose passing reps. The Cowboys last season put too much pressure on Romo and Co. without having a run game to rely on. Just because he's number 3 on my list doesn't mean he can't become number when it all matters. (just ask Eli Manning) With all the glamour and glitz this Dallas team possess, i'm not so sure if Romo is 1 on a team with celeb-like players such as Terrell Owens, Pacman Jones, Jessica Simpson( sorry but i couldn't resist) and even the owner himself Jerry Jones.
4. Ben Roethlisberger: I know, I know, I know. Big Ben has had an up and down career, which makes me beleive that he's straddled the fence. When he's good, he's great. But when he's bad, he's terrible. With immediate draft studs such as Limas Sweed who can make the whole team forget about Plaxico Burress, and Rashard Mendenhall giving them a running attack that will resemble the old Bettis/Parker duo. Look for Big Ben to put up great numbers in this upcomign 2008 season.
5. Donovan McNabb/Jake Delhomme: I know 5A isn't a number but since this is my list i can manipulate my owns sytem. I don't believe in Kevin Curtis, nor do i beleive in Reggie Brown. But i do beleive in a Better Defense and the addition of Lorenzo Booker who in my mind is a poor man's Brian Westbrook. There's no dropoff when either is on the feild therefore keeps both guys fresh. Sure Plenty of you would say why not Carson Palmer? Why not Drew Brees? i don't see any improvement in either team that'll make these guys better. However in Jake Delhomme, I see Steve Smith. I see Mushin Muhammad. I also See Dwayne Jarrett. Above all, I see Jonathan Stewart, Jeff Otah and an average of a 330 pound offensive line capable of running and play action that'll make Delhomme that much better.
Never Doubt that a picture isn't worth a thousand words
After making his first NFL Pro Bowl, Marion Barber is now seeking an elite contract. The Dallas Cowboys have held preliminary talks with Barber’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, and are offering a financial package in the $30 million range, according to a report in Thursday’s Dallas Morning News. Barber, however, is reportedly seeking a package between $40 million and $60 million, more in line with contracts signed by the Kansas City Chiefs’ Larry Johnson and LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers, who received $43.2 million and $60 million respectively. With that being stated. Facts are Facts. Barber was only the backup last season. Barber didn't even get a 1,000 yards even getting the most caries. Yes his bruising style and rushing touchdown totals are impressive. If I'm the Cowboys, i want Marion in the backfeild and he's the guy i want there for years to come. However, asking for LT money, without giving me LT production, is asking for too much. Texas fans rejoice. I am not the Dallas Cowboys. I have been for the team making Barber the starter, and also have lobbied for him to become the future fulltiem starter, but his numbers are a bit to pricey for me. The guy in 0-1 as starter. Thats not convincing. He lacks NFL speed. Thats not convincing. so the price needs to go down. Period.Rosenhaus and the Cowboys have a good working relationship and it is likely the two sides will reach an agreement. Barber, a restricted free agent who scored 12 total touchdowns and rushed for a career-high 975 yards - despite not starting a single game during the 2007 regular season - was tendered a $2.5 million contract by the Cowboys in February.
I would have never thought that Barber would be delivering one of these to Jerry Jones or the entire Cowboys organization.
But when you are represented by this guy. Anything is Possible.
"So what will it be Marion? 50 million??? 60 million??".......(both)
As long as he can deliver some of these. Cowboys fans worldwide will be happy or....
he will be receiving treatmeant like this guy.......
this guy..........
and this guy.......
No added pressure Marion. Continue to do this......
to become something like................well...................this guy......
No Terrell Owens, you have that all wrong. Imagine if Terrell Owens had a Schedule in his hand instead of a ball??? Thats more like it. The 2008 NFL schedule was realeased yesterday and its odd how a 16-0 team gets the easisest schedule in the league. The Steelers, Cowboys, Dolphins, and others have a schedule thats pretty difficult. With that being said. How is it that the Dolphins , a 1-15 team gets a tougher schedule than the Pats. I had no idea that the more games you win, the less competitive schedule you earn. Its seems very obvious that this is the fact these days. I think this path to perfection has got everyone a little crazy. Is the NFL bias when it comes to the Patriots? Whats fact: the Patriots will go 16-0 (pending that the beat the colts). With a schedule like this one, the worst case scenario is that they will be 15-1. The Dallas Cowboys are America's Team. The Patriots are now: The NFL's Team. And when your the NFL's Team. Thats all that matters. Doesn't it???
Ever saw this before?!?! Sure you have. Although at First Glance, most may not know who's these guys are. For those who can't recognize these guys, those, my friends are the Baltimore Ravens. Year after year, this team Defense and Special Teams are always the key that hold the organization together. On the offensive side of the ball, we its always the same problem; no quaterback. Lets see we had Trent Dilfer, who actually won the superbowl. (released) Elvis Grbac who was dicey. (waived) Anthony Wright he developed a rapport Todd Heap. (traded) Kyle "I should have been a bowler" Boller, (credited by Skip Bayless). (demoted). And now we have Steve McNair, the playoff proven quaterback. (retired) As the draft near, the Raven will be looking for a QB. No doubt. But lets look at other situations for this team.
Regardless of what injury concern this guy has. When protected and on his game,he is one of the most effecient passers in the game. Yes, miami has right with him, but at this stage of his career, the Ravens can easy make a move to get him.
While he's no Tom Brady or Peyton Manning,(who is) but 2 years removed from the knee injury. Culpepper is still mobile. posseses a big arm and has one of the best and accurate deepball in the game. Although he doesn't have the credentials of a McNair. At times, he can be McNair-esque.
With the Ravens Offense, no one has to be Joe Montana, all a Qb needs to be is Trent Dilfer, so to speak. so Quinn gray coud be a pretty good option.
They have an unhappy Jeff Garcia, who wants morre money. Bruce Gradkowski. Chris Simms, a semi-retired"i don't know if i wanna play for the Bucs" Jake Plummer. All these options are great for the Ravens. They can make serious moves with this team.
Also in the same boat are the Falcon. They are targeting Matt Ryan, if thats to be true come draft day. Then the Ravens have a bunch of other QB's to chose from such as Byron Leftwich. Note: For the right price, they can buy the rights to Michael Vick. Pull a "Dallas Cowboys" and try to deal for a guy that you aren't sure to be reinstated.
So not all is lost in Ravens Land. Sniff. Sniff. I smell a Kyle Boller.......
