Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Chargers could regret playing Marty Ball
The Chargers brought back Marty Schottenheimer so he could lose in the first round of the playoffs next year but they may have made a huge mistake. Marty Ball turned down an extension, which means he's a lame duck coach. San Diego was thinking they would promote either offensive coordinator Cam Cameron or defensive coordinator Wade Phillips when The Ball left. One problem. Neither one of those coaches could be on the Chargers staff next year. Miami has already gobbled up Cameron and Phillips is Jerry Jones' second choice after Lovie Smith. As I posted earlier, most people believe Smith will become the Cowboys coach if the Bears refuse to dust off their wallets and pay the man. However, if Smith stays and Phillips goes to Dallas instead, the Chargers would have lost both coordinators they were grooming to take over for the Ball. All this just to keep a coach for one more year that's now 5-13 in the playoffs. My guess is the Chargers take a big step backwards when "Roided Out" gets suspended again for taking "a weight lifting supplement" and Ball leaves after the season. Good work A.J. and stay classy San Diego.
Jerry wants some Lovie
It's no secret around NFL circles that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had two main replacements in mind if Bill Parcells stepped down. Jeff Fisher, Jones' first choice, is no longer an option. However, the other guy Jones has high on his list is Bears Head Coach Lovie Smith. Despite leading the Bears to the Super Bowl, Chicago's front office isn't sold on Smith for the long haul. Let me translate for you: "We are the cheapest SOB's in the NFL and we don't want to pay Lovie more than $9 an hour." Jones is well aware of the Bears cheap ways and is ready to swoop in and steal Lovie after the Super Bowl.
I was told that the interviews taking place right now are backup interviews in case Jones can't get Smith. However, expect Jones to get his man. The Bears simply refuse to pay Lovie what he's worth and will instead hand the reigns over to defensive coordinator Ron Rivera. There's a good possibility that win or lose, one week after his Super Bowl appearance, Lovie Smith will become the Cowboys new head coach. If Jones is unable to lure Smith (unlikely) he will turn to either Wade "Why do people keep making me a head coach?" Phillips or Wade Wilson. Phillips could get the job with Wilson becoming his OC and taking over in a few years. This will most likely be a moot point because the cheap Bears will screw their fans once again and let a Super Bowl coach walk because he wants health insurance and a dental plan.
I was told that the interviews taking place right now are backup interviews in case Jones can't get Smith. However, expect Jones to get his man. The Bears simply refuse to pay Lovie what he's worth and will instead hand the reigns over to defensive coordinator Ron Rivera. There's a good possibility that win or lose, one week after his Super Bowl appearance, Lovie Smith will become the Cowboys new head coach. If Jones is unable to lure Smith (unlikely) he will turn to either Wade "Why do people keep making me a head coach?" Phillips or Wade Wilson. Phillips could get the job with Wilson becoming his OC and taking over in a few years. This will most likely be a moot point because the cheap Bears will screw their fans once again and let a Super Bowl coach walk because he wants health insurance and a dental plan.
Buddy's bitch back in the mix
For reasons not know to anyone around the NFL, Kevin Gilbride aka "Buddy's Bitch" landed another offensive coordinator job. This time the idiot that is Tom Coughlin thought it would be a good idea to promote his good friend Gilbride to offensive coordinator, despite the fact that quarterback Eli Manning can't stand him.
Gilbride has screwed up Manning so bad that he actually sought out the help of his former college coach and current University of Tennessee OC David Cutcliffe this offseason to help him with his mechanics. What Manning should have done is give Buddy Ryan a call so he can deliver another right cross to Gilbride's jaw.
Known for his 100,000 page playbooks that no one understands, a former player under Buddy's Bitch told me, "The guy is a world class jerk. If his brain was as big as he thinks it is, he would be one hell of a coach."
Obviously, Gilbride is using the size of his book to compensate for shortcomings in other areas. Someone should tell that jerk-off that size that doesn't matter and it's amazing he still has a job in the NFL. Then again, Paul Hackett still has a job in the NFL too. And we wonder why minority coaches get mad when these morons keep getting jobs two seconds after they're fired from another one. Bottom line: I'm told Coughlin and Gilbride better be renting and not buying property in New York. The Giants have their eyes set on bigger fish next year. Are you listening Bill Cowher and Bill Belichick? They will be after the Giants throw a pile of money their way next offseason.
Gilbride has screwed up Manning so bad that he actually sought out the help of his former college coach and current University of Tennessee OC David Cutcliffe this offseason to help him with his mechanics. What Manning should have done is give Buddy Ryan a call so he can deliver another right cross to Gilbride's jaw.
Known for his 100,000 page playbooks that no one understands, a former player under Buddy's Bitch told me, "The guy is a world class jerk. If his brain was as big as he thinks it is, he would be one hell of a coach."
Obviously, Gilbride is using the size of his book to compensate for shortcomings in other areas. Someone should tell that jerk-off that size that doesn't matter and it's amazing he still has a job in the NFL. Then again, Paul Hackett still has a job in the NFL too. And we wonder why minority coaches get mad when these morons keep getting jobs two seconds after they're fired from another one. Bottom line: I'm told Coughlin and Gilbride better be renting and not buying property in New York. The Giants have their eyes set on bigger fish next year. Are you listening Bill Cowher and Bill Belichick? They will be after the Giants throw a pile of money their way next offseason.
Just stay senile baby
After hiring a college sophomore to be his new head coach Al "Where am I?" Davis is now thinking about trading for running back/receiver Mike Vick. The only problem is that Vick (and everyone on ESPN) thinks he can play quarterback. At what point is it the right time to put a pillow over the clueless Davis and tell people he died in his sleep? Seriously, what is he thinking? His head coach can't legally buy a case of beer yet and he wants to start him off by bringing in a quarterback who can't throw?
When Vick first came into the league, people around the NFL told me to give him at least three years to develop. Those same people are now telling me they waited three years too long. From what I've been told, the problem with Vick is his work ethic and lack of intelligence. Not only does he not study film often, he doesn't understand it when he does. So, instead of rebuilding his offense through the draft, the diaper-wearing Davis wants to trade for a big-name bust so he can sell tickets. Davis once said he would give up control of his team over his dead body. Oakland fans can only hope that moment comes sooner than later.
When Vick first came into the league, people around the NFL told me to give him at least three years to develop. Those same people are now telling me they waited three years too long. From what I've been told, the problem with Vick is his work ethic and lack of intelligence. Not only does he not study film often, he doesn't understand it when he does. So, instead of rebuilding his offense through the draft, the diaper-wearing Davis wants to trade for a big-name bust so he can sell tickets. Davis once said he would give up control of his team over his dead body. Oakland fans can only hope that moment comes sooner than later.
Samuel bucking the Patriots for Denver?
Could Asante Samuel be getting ready to join Champ Bailey in Denver? It's more than a slight possibility. Reports out of Denver are the team is going to make a strong play for Samuel as soon as free agency starts. Samuel and Bailey tied for the NFL lead in interceptions this season, each recording 10 picks. The tandem would obviously give Denver the best set of corners in the NFL and help the Broncos offset the loss of Darrent Williams who died tragically last month.
Reports out of New England are that Samuel and the Patriots are miles apart in contract negotiations. Someone close to Samuel called the Patriots first offer "laughable." New England could still put the franchise tag on Samuel but he's already stated if that happens, he won't be happy. This could be Deion Branch all over again in New England. Of course, with over $20 million to spend in free agency this offseason, the Patriots could try something crazy like actually paying one of their players but I wouldn't hold your breath. Look for Denver and the Jets to both go after Samuel hard and for him to get a signing bonus in the neighborhood of $15 million. In other words, goodbye New England.
Reports out of New England are that Samuel and the Patriots are miles apart in contract negotiations. Someone close to Samuel called the Patriots first offer "laughable." New England could still put the franchise tag on Samuel but he's already stated if that happens, he won't be happy. This could be Deion Branch all over again in New England. Of course, with over $20 million to spend in free agency this offseason, the Patriots could try something crazy like actually paying one of their players but I wouldn't hold your breath. Look for Denver and the Jets to both go after Samuel hard and for him to get a signing bonus in the neighborhood of $15 million. In other words, goodbye New England.
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