SB Nation User Blog: OneMore

Let the crying begin

OneMore — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:39:38 -0000

Across the blogosphere. Internet coaches, armchair quarterbacks, and the "I used to play (insert high school or college football reference.), will be lambasting the Patriots organization, Bellichick, and Brady for doing what they get paid to do , play professional football. Alot of the babies will be saying how "unclassy" the team is, how they were unsportsmanlike for "running the score up", or how Bellichick should've pulled Brady well before his 5th touchdown pass. Let me state, these people are morons! Blah,blah,blah. Play pro football. Coach pro football. Hell, even be married to a pro football player. Then come talk to me. You will never know what it's like to play on a field in front of thousands of fans who would boo you and cheer you in the same breadth. The team needed this. Kind of like letting off the biggest buildup of steam ever accumulated. Brady needed it. Moss needed it. Maroney needed it. The defense needed it. And yes, I think even Bellichick needed this. Anyone who derides the Pats for absolutely embarassing the Titans last night is a schmuck. Give Jeff Fisher a call, he'll probably thank the Pats for doing it. Players get played to play. Not to lighten up because they're opponent sucks. It's football people. these guys get paid millions to produce, they get paid millions to suck too.

Joey Galloway

OneMore — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:44:01 -0000

Reports are that he is heading to the Patriots for a tryout.

"Galloway had only 13 receptions for 138 yards and no touchdowns. However from 2005-2007, Galloway averaged 67 receptions, 1,119 yards, and nearly 8 touchdowns."

http://wbztv.com/sports/patriots/joey.galloway.patriots.2.950847.html

Would be a good addition as a third receiver if he could come back into form, avoid injuries, and be left alone with everyone focusing on Moss and Welker. Being the third receiver wouldn't entail being on the field every snap and would keep him rested and possibly get his legs back. Liked him with Tampa Bay, until last year of course. Porked me in Fantasy Football!!!

Banta Cain back....

OneMore — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:21:35 -0000

"The Patriots announced the signing of the team’s former 2003 seventh-round draft pick late Wednesday afternoon, as well as the signing of TE Brad Listorti."

http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/projo_20090218_patriots_banta-cain.2beef476.html

A LB and a TE,starting early, trying to shore up some trouble spots -- know nothing about Listorti and hope Banta-Cain can get back in shape, he knows the system and could spot some starters.

ALSO-----our rivals waste no time.

"The Jets are hosting free-agent WR Kelley Washington, formerly of the Patriots, tonight and tomorrow, according to the NFL Network.

Washington, primarily a special teams contributor in two seasons with the Patriots, was cut last week."

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2009/02/jets-trying-out-ex-patriot.html

I personally liked Washington, thought he played well on special teams and always thought he might pan out as a 3rd or 4th receiver.

Harrison case coming to an end??

OneMore — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:39:15 -0000

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3812436

"Philadelphia police detectives met with the city's district attorney's office about a month ago to present their final evidence relating to an April 29 shooting outside a business in North Philadelphia owned by Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison that injured three people, a source with knowledge of the meeting told ESPN Monday night.

District Attorney Lynne Abraham has scheduled a press conference for Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Philadelphia to announce the results of the investigation."

Mayo wins Defensive Rookie of the year

OneMore — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:33:07 -0000

This kid is a BEAST!!!! What a season. To come in to this sytstem and be a MAJOR contributor from day one is an impressive start to a hopefully long Patriots career. Every game I watched, this kid did something great -- from picking up a screen, to getting at the running back, to being in on a tackle, he did it all. I tip my hat to him for such a stellar season. Just plain awesome.

Here's the link and the write up....

"NEW YORK (AP) — Jerod Mayo firmly answered everyone who criticized the Patriots for taking him with the 10th pick in April's draft by winning The Associated Press 2008 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

Mayo was a nearly unanimous choice, earning 49 of 50 votes Wednesday from a nationwide panel of sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. He was the outstanding performer on a linebacking corps that often struggled during New England's 11-5 season, leading the team with 137 tackles.

Mayo's versatility, highlighted by quickness and a physical style, made him stand out even though the Patriots didn't make the playoffs"

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hZxwIMlP61bZimUHtZ0-qeATr3qwD95DIK280

Looking forward to Sunday Night....

OneMore — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:44:47 -0000

Regardless of the records and who's injured, the Pats-Colts games are some of the best games in terms of heated rivalries. Here's to a good game, a relatively injury free game, and an all out slug fest on Sunday Night Football. GO PATS!!!!!!

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Brady's Knee -- 3rd time's a Charm

OneMore — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:56:06 -0000

Listening to the radio this morning, I learn that Brady's knee has undergone a 3rd attempt at "cleaning" out the infection that plagued the area. The Herald is reporting that if the knee does not begin to heal properly, doctors will have to go in and REDO the entire reconstruction.. WTF!!! This is beginning to sound more like the south after the Civil War -- RECONSTRUCTION. By the time he's finished going under the knife he will have had more surgeries than Joan Rivers . Should I be panicking?? Is everything under control?? How will this affect his approach to contact in a game? I'd love to say I'm not worried, but I am.

Brady's Knee -- via Boston Herald

Good Cause

OneMore — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:15:56 -0000

Just read this ....

Je'Rodd Cherry raffling his 1st Super Bowl ring for charity....

"Cherry, who now resides in Macedonia, is raffling off his ring from Super Bowl XXXVI after the 2001 season to benefit and create awareness for Asia's Hope, which builds orphanages for kids rescued from slave trafficking in Asia and Africa. "

"Tickets can be purchased at netraffle.org for $2 apiece with a minimum purchase of five.

The winning ticket will be randomly drawn by a computer on Nov. 27.

The winner will receive the 14-karat white gold Super Bowl ring worn by Cherry. It features 142 diamonds, red garnets and blue sapphires in the Patriots logo, platinum, a large marquis diamond and two tapered baguette diamonds. The ring is valued at $53,750.

Cherry said the winner also will be a paid a sum equal to the estimated taxes of $16,000. "

http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2008/10/nfl_insider_cherrys_donation_r.html

Lamont Jordan signed..

OneMore — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:08:52 -0000

Looks like the Pats are looking for some insurance in case anyone gets hurt again this year. With Sammy Morris injured last year, Maroney injured off and on his entire career, and the suppporting cast trying to make up the difference --- I leave Kevin Faulk out because he is a Jack of all trades and is too versatile to list as just your run of the mill running back -- I believe the Pats are looking to secure their backfield. Jordan was a decent enough back-up for the Jets but never really made a splash with the Raiders ... Here's to hoping the Pats eke out whatever life he has left in those legs of his. Maybe they'll use him more along the fullback lines and have him blow through the line for Faulk, Maroney, or Morris. Orrrr they could cut him at the end of camp. Who knows what the evil genius is up to....

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/story/2008/07/26/patriots-jordan.html

"The New England Patriots signed veteran running back LaMont Jordan on Saturday, a day after he was released by the Oakland Raiders.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The Raiders were unable to trade Jordan and released him Friday."

A little confused

OneMore — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:23:32 -0000

"Under orders from Roger Goodell to resolve their impasse with Brett Favre, the Green Bay Packers have begun making calls about their former franchise QB, according to online reports.

Goodell talked to Packers GM Ted Thompson, who confirmed the team was ready to move on without Favre. Goodell asked Thompson to begin exploring the market for the disgruntled QB, acccording to WEAU 13, an NBC television affiliate in Wisconsin.

The report also says Goodell told Thompson that he will reinstate Favre as an active player, should he make the request and that the commissioner has also spoken to Favre and promised his assistance."

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8370402/Report:-Goodell-tells-Packers-to-resolve-Favre-issue?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5#

What right does Goodell have in telling a team how to handle a contract issue?? I do not understand where Goodell can actually order a team to resolve an issue that basically comes down to wanting to be traded...

What's next?? A player wants more money and Goodell orders the team to honor his request??