On Tuesday morning, WR Ochocinco did not appear on Bengals organized team activities in Georgetown, Ky., but was seen at the Wildcard Boxing Club in Hollywood, Calif.
Does the Artist Formerly Known as Johnson want to show his versatility? Not really. As we know Ochocinco has been openly calling for a trade, so is it the reason? Ochocinco's response was that he just wanted to erase the sting of the 2008 season, when he made the worst record in his career. Sounds reasonable. Boxing training will stress core work, explosiveness in his hips and feet, and even Tai Chi breathing, all of which will help Ochocinco to gain more advantage on the football field.
Ochocinco is currently working hard with specialized personal trainer, former WBC featherweight champion Kevin Kelley. I hope that his performance in 2009 season will prove what he is doing right now to be right.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Versatile Troy Smith appeared on receiver position
On Ravens' Tuesday practice, QB Troy Smith played role as receiver. Derrick Mason, Mark Clayton, Demetrius Williams and Yamon Figurs, who were supposed to be at the receiver positions did not appear. Figurs was known that he got a foot injury. I am not sure about the reason for other 4 players' missing.
As it was said by coach John Harbaugh, Smith is obviously a good quarterback, but if he can play well on other position, that would just add his value. So it will not be a surprse if Smith is seen playing as receiver ths season.
As it was said by coach John Harbaugh, Smith is obviously a good quarterback, but if he can play well on other position, that would just add his value. So it will not be a surprse if Smith is seen playing as receiver ths season.
Bly is looking forward to the preseason game with previous team
After being released by the Broncos, Dre'Bly signed a one-year contract with the 49ers on May 21st. In the 49ers' first preseason, Bly will face his former teammates in the Broncos. He told the media that he was looking forward to the first preseason game with opponent being the Broncos.
Bly expressed his disappointment with the Broncos. His eagerness showed that he might want to prove something. Perhaps he wants to prove his competence or perhaps he wants to prove that the Broncos made a wrong decision.
Bly began his career in the Rams, then went to Lions, then the Broncos, and now the 49ers. What does this prove? Just thinks about it.
Bly expressed his disappointment with the Broncos. His eagerness showed that he might want to prove something. Perhaps he wants to prove his competence or perhaps he wants to prove that the Broncos made a wrong decision.
Bly began his career in the Rams, then went to Lions, then the Broncos, and now the 49ers. What does this prove? Just thinks about it.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
NFL may have new farm system---UFL
United Football League is, in fact, under consieration. Its slogan right now is:"Where the Future Stars Come to Play!", definitely advertisement of its role as future NFL new farm system.
At them moment, the NCAA is considered as the NFL's farm system. But it is only for college student players. In order to give chance also to non-college players, UFL is a necessary plan.
The building of UFL may also solve the problem of soaring player contract pay. A new prominent player selected from the UFL will ask much less than current star players, and they may just be as talented as any former great players.
At them moment, the NCAA is considered as the NFL's farm system. But it is only for college student players. In order to give chance also to non-college players, UFL is a necessary plan.
The building of UFL may also solve the problem of soaring player contract pay. A new prominent player selected from the UFL will ask much less than current star players, and they may just be as talented as any former great players.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Rams is unlikely to win in 2009 season
Although Steve Spagnulou joined the Rams, 2009 season will still be a tough season for the team.
In last season, the Rams was the second worst team, and in this offseason, perennial Pro Bowlers Orlando Pace and Torry Holt left the team. All this made the team's offensive line weaker than before. And signing free agencies and rookie players did not improve the defense.
Really tough situation. But I still do not want to say absolutely hopeless. Anyway, new coach Steve Spagnulou was rahter successful during his working for the New York Giants. Just wish them to be better than expectation.
In last season, the Rams was the second worst team, and in this offseason, perennial Pro Bowlers Orlando Pace and Torry Holt left the team. All this made the team's offensive line weaker than before. And signing free agencies and rookie players did not improve the defense.
Really tough situation. But I still do not want to say absolutely hopeless. Anyway, new coach Steve Spagnulou was rahter successful during his working for the New York Giants. Just wish them to be better than expectation.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Jackson is under pressure to work hard
In a recent radio interview, Pat Williams urged his teammate Tarvaris Jackson to work harder. To our gladness, Jackson accepted that suggestion and told the media that he will work harder.
While the media took Pat's words as criticism, I think that Pat might just want to express the challenge the team are facing. He might not mean that Jackson was not a hard-worker, but he was still not good enough.
Jackson defended his work ethic while facing media's questioning, and, in my opinion, he accepted Pat's suggestion and vowed to work harder. Really good attitude.
While the media took Pat's words as criticism, I think that Pat might just want to express the challenge the team are facing. He might not mean that Jackson was not a hard-worker, but he was still not good enough.
Jackson defended his work ethic while facing media's questioning, and, in my opinion, he accepted Pat's suggestion and vowed to work harder. Really good attitude.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Alvin Keels was signed back by Andre Smith
Alvin Keels was fired by Andre Smith about 1 month ago. And late last week he was re-hired by the same Andre Smith. The signing back of the original agent finally ended the saga surrounding Bengals rookie OT Andre Smith.
Before he rehired Keels, Smith had been working with agent Rick smith for several weeks. Rick was really unhappy with being fired by Smith. I really understand that. But it seems that Smith feels more comfortable in working with the original agent.
It is said that Keels never failed to keep contact with Smith after being fired. Hope his coming back will help the Bengal's rookie get more advantages in his career.
Before he rehired Keels, Smith had been working with agent Rick smith for several weeks. Rick was really unhappy with being fired by Smith. I really understand that. But it seems that Smith feels more comfortable in working with the original agent.
It is said that Keels never failed to keep contact with Smith after being fired. Hope his coming back will help the Bengal's rookie get more advantages in his career.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Ochocino's position in Bengals is in danger?
It was said that Carson Palmer's absence because of elbow problems partly caused Ochocinco's bad performance in 2008 seaon. Ochocinco only finished 53 receptions, 540 yards and four touchdowns during the 2008 season. And now since the veteran quarterback has been back in perfect form, Ochocinco is expected to prove his value again.
Palmer, however, denied his responsibility for Ochocinco’s bad performance in an interview on Sirius NFL Radio. It seemed that he was disappointed with Ochocinco and praised another teammate Chris Henry. We can consider his praises as both threaten and reminding to Ochocinco.
We can hope Ochocinco to prove him an elite WR again if he hears Palmer's statements.
Palmer, however, denied his responsibility for Ochocinco’s bad performance in an interview on Sirius NFL Radio. It seemed that he was disappointed with Ochocinco and praised another teammate Chris Henry. We can consider his praises as both threaten and reminding to Ochocinco.
We can hope Ochocinco to prove him an elite WR again if he hears Palmer's statements.
To Saints is it possible to believe RB Thomas can carry the load?
Recently the New Orleans Saints has been linked with free-agent RB Edgerrin James by reports.
Although Saints GM Mickey Loomis told NFL.com’s Steve Wyche that they are considering the possibility of signing Edgerrin James,
Saints coach Sean Payton seemed to like RB Pierre Thomas more. When he was asked about signing new player, he said to the Baton Rouge Advocate that he thought they should lool for the most suitable person in the team itself. Having started five games for the Saints in 2008,Thomas is in his second season in the league, and has run for 625 yards and nine touchdowns.
In February, the Saints' RB Deuce McAllister was released, and another one Reggie Bush is now ready for a microfracture surgery.
Although Saints GM Mickey Loomis told NFL.com’s Steve Wyche that they are considering the possibility of signing Edgerrin James,
Saints coach Sean Payton seemed to like RB Pierre Thomas more. When he was asked about signing new player, he said to the Baton Rouge Advocate that he thought they should lool for the most suitable person in the team itself. Having started five games for the Saints in 2008,Thomas is in his second season in the league, and has run for 625 yards and nine touchdowns.
In February, the Saints' RB Deuce McAllister was released, and another one Reggie Bush is now ready for a microfracture surgery.
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