INteresting Tibits from The Sporting News

[PATSNUTme]

As I'm sitting through a 3 day seminar, I got a copy of the Sporting News to kill the boredom.

Three things that they brought up that I thought was interesting.

1.Scott Pioli is listed as the #1 guy to turn around a bad franchise. No rumor that he's going anywhere.

2. Seattle is not very happy with Jeremy Stevens either on or off the field. They could be a candidate to go after Graham.

3. Baltimore's Thomas is a prime FA. But, his backup Jarret Johnson is also a FA and has filled in very well for Thomas and Ray Lewis. Johnson "tough,smart, and doesn't make mistakes"?

Could this be the next Mike Vrable for us? Here's a link on Johnson.

http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/395998

 

[BelichickFan]

Seattle supposedly wanted Graham back when Graham and Stevens were drafted. Hopefully we can re-sign him. Screw Seattle.

 

[IcyPatriot]

As I'm sitting through a 3 day seminar, I got a copy of the Sporting News to kill the boredom.

Boredom ... at a 3-day CHEERLEADER SEMINAR???

 

[PATSNUTme]

Boredom ... at a 3-day CHEERLEADER SEMINAR???

Wish it was. We did have a lecturer from seattle hwo has a seagals calender.:rocker:

 

[Terry Glenn is a cowgirl]

And......................HERE THEY ARE

You mean the Phoenix Suns?

 

[cstjohn17]

Seattle supposedly wanted Graham back when Graham and Stevens were drafted. Hopefully we can re-sign him. Screw Seattle.

Lets trade them Watson for their 2008 1st round pick and then sign Graham.

 

[stinkypete]

As I'm sitting through a 3 day seminar, I got a copy of the Sporting News to kill the boredom.

Three things that they brought up that I thought was interesting.

1.Scott Pioli is listed as the #1 guy to turn around a bad franchise. No rumor that he's going anywhere.

2. Seattle is not very happy with Jeremy Stevens either on or off the field. They could be a candidate to go after Graham.

3. Baltimore's Thomas is a prime FA. But, his backup Jarret Johnson is also a FA and has filled in very well for Thomas and Ray Lewis. Johnson "tough,smart, and doesn't make mistakes"?

Could this be the next Mike Vrable for us? Here's a link on Johnson.

http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/395998

Thanks for the info on Johnson. Certainly this is an interesting player. I

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

http://www.houstonprofootball.com/draft/2003/prospects/jjohnson.html

Scroll down to find the write-up, check the personal info.
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/team/teamRosterDetails.jsp?id=339

Interesting look back at the rankings - check out #6.
http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/archive/2003/03rankings.html#de

Another check out this ranking from 2003 chuckle - see others to watch under tackles...
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCL/is_9_32/ai_99378825

http://www.prideofthetide.com/dennychimes.htm

Tyler Watts and Jarret Johnson are the only two persons to be elected Co-Captains twice. They have slabs for 2001 and 2002.

http://www.bigblueinteractive.com/draft/drpros03.htm

Jarret Johnson lacks size, but he is a quick, athletic tackle who is tough, competitive, and instinctive. Plays hard. Can be disruptive with his ability to penetrate quickly, but he can also get mauled at times due to his lack of size. Needs to add strength. Above average pass rusher with some moves and a decent closing burst.

http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-23041737_ITM

http://sikids.com/football/nfl/players/6445/defensive_splits.html

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=167887

The Ravens are preparing to lose Pro Bowl free-agent OLB Adalius Thomas because they anticipate teams will be willing to pay Thomas more than they can justify. If Thomas signs elsewhere, the team probably will try to replace him with backup Jarret Johnson, assuming they can re-sign him. Johnson is regarded as a poor man's Thomas. He isn't as versatile as Thomas, so coordinator Rex Ryan wouldn't be able to be as ambitious with his game plans. But Johnson, who filled in for MLB Ray Lewis when Lewis was injured, is tough and smart and doesn't make many mistakes. . . .

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/16/AR2006111601901.html

The Ravens (7-2) are preparing versatile outside linebacker-defensive end Jarret Johnson (6-foot-3, 270 pounds) to start at inside linebacker with former practice squad member Dennis Haley filling in on passing downs. Starting inside linebacker Bart Scott will move over to play Lewis's spot, with Johnson occupying Scott's normal position.

 

[The Predator]

SIGN THEM BOTH ON DAY 1 OF FREE AGENCY PLEASE. Talk about and instant LB fix. Johnson sounds like a younger Vrabel doesn't he?

 

[PatsWorldChamps]

what did pioli turn around? thats a joke

 

[Keegs]

SIGN THEM BOTH ON DAY 1 OF FREE AGENCY PLEASE. Talk about and instant LB fix. Johnson sounds like a younger Vrabel doesn't he?

yeah there is no need to type this that big. Just type a normal size so you don't take up so much space.. It is annoying when you try to read the thread.

I know you are trying to get as much attention as possible and be the "edgy" and "outspoken" pats fan , but next time please type it smaller.

thanks...

(you can see how annoying it is by looking at my post quoting yours.)

 

[holyredeemer]

yeah there is no need to type this that big. Just type a normal size so you don't take up so much space.. It is annoying when you try to read the thread.

I know you are trying to get as much attention as possible and be the "edgy" and "outspoken" pats fan , but next time please type it smaller.

thanks...

(you can see how annoying it is by looking at my post quoting yours.)

Keegs! You're one to talk? Shut the hell up please. I personally liked it. Made me laugh. Atleast someone here is showing their enthusiasm.

 

[Keegs]

Keegs! You're one to talk? Shut the hell up please. I personally liked it. Made me laugh. Atleast someone here is showing their enthusiasm.

that's not necessary... we don't need to add to this.

You don't need to be "that guy" that calls me out..

Everyone here has read it before.

I never type in font that big...
And if that makes you laugh, then you have the worst sense of humor that i have ever come across.

 

[PatsFanInVa]

So many to sign on Day 1 of Free Agency... so little time.

And more importantly... so little money.

If it were that easy, don't you think everybody would be making runs at every name player that hit the market? (Spiking their prices dramatically, by the way?)

Maybe we should preface every mention of the $26M left with "only" every time it is mentioned. But on second thought, that would bring the chicken littles out of the woodwork....

PFnV

 

[holyredeemer]

that's not necessary... we don't need to add to this.

You don't need to be "that guy" that calls me out..

Everyone here has read it before.

I never type in font that big...
And if that makes you laugh, then you have the worst sense of humor that i have ever come across.

First of all, I wasnt calling you out. Just merely bringing something to your attention. Secondly, coming from you, I am glad you dont understand my humor. So, finally. I did add that. The whole thread was going fine until you bombarded it with a pansy ass complaint over something ridiculous and stupid. God forbid you have to see large font on one post. But then again, I am continuing the thrashing of this nice thread by continuing this, so I guess that doesn't make me much better now does it? Back to our regularly scheduled program.

 

[holyredeemer]

So many to sign on Day 1 of Free Agency... so little time.

And more importantly... so little money.

If it were that easy, don't you think everybody would be making runs at every name player that hit the market? (Spiking their prices dramatically, by the way?)

Maybe we should preface every mention of the $26M left with "only" every time it is mentioned. But on second thought, that would bring the chicken littles out of the woodwork....

PFnV

I agree. However, did the chicken littles ever really go away?
I am so stoked about the 2007 season. We are so close, and so few key players away from continuing the consistent standard that has made us the elite of the NFL. Though I may not be happy with alot of their decisions, I trust Belioli will do what is right for the long term success of this ball club.
We truly are lucky, because I don't know how many other fans around the league can say that, and mean it.

 

[Keegs]

First of all, I wasnt calling you out. Just merely bringing something to your attention. Secondly, coming from you, I am glad you dont understand my humor. So, finally. I did add that. The whole thread was going fine until you bombarded it with a pansy ass complaint over something ridiculous and stupid. God forbid you have to see large font on one post. But then again, I am continuing the thrashing of this nice thread by continuing this, so I guess that doesn't make me much better now does it? Back to our regularly scheduled program.

well calling me out is exactly what you did.
And Actually the sense of humor is yours... the humor was The Predator's...

And i still don't see what is funny about his post.. he said that we need to sign 2 linebackers really soon and for some unknown reason, you think it's comedy club material because he wrote it with big letters.


I didn't bombard anything. I made a comment (and said "please") which actually offered to improve the thread by keeping the pages down.

The Predator thinks if he writes with a larger font, more people will read it and he'll get more attention.. I wanted to skip that step and keep it smaller which keeps the pages down in the thread.

Also, if it was up to God i bet he would forbid font that big when it is not necessary.. He/she just has other things to take care of.

 

[DarrylS]

So many to sign on Day 1 of Free Agency... so little time.

And more importantly... so little money.

If it were that easy, don't you think everybody would be making runs at every name player that hit the market? (Spiking their prices dramatically, by the way?)

Maybe we should preface every mention of the $26M left with "only" every time it is mentioned. But on second thought, that would bring the chicken littles out of the woodwork....

PFnV

The NFL has become a 12 month sport, thus we now know of the first day of free agency, on and on.. it is good, but not all that significant for this team.. they will let the dust settle, unless there is someone out there they really believe will help this team immediately. I expect to see some very mediocre players signing for big money, remind you of baseball, if the pats were to do this it would throw out the salary structure of this team. There will be those who will see this and start doomsday threads, have faith folks these guys know what they are doing.

 

[NEPatriot]

Stevens has been very inconsistent and has major off the field problems. Graham is right where he needs to be.

 

[DaBruinz]

I've been mentioning Jarrett Johnson for the past 2-3 weeks when those thoughts about him were on Yahoo!Sports. I did catch a couple games with him and he looks like a 3 down LB who could easily start next to Bruschi next season. Adalius Thomas would be a much BETTER signing than TBC and Thomas would give the Patriots plenty of LB depth and make it so they wouldn't have to bring back Seau.

Now, the ONLY problem that I see with this is that Johnson needs to start, imho.

If the Pats signed those two AND drafted an ILB and OLB in the draft, then this defense would be well on its way to being over-hauled.