Despite the NFL being in lockout mode, one of the hottest topics this week has been the latest buzz regarding Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb and how he seems to be a perfect fit for the Minnesota Vikings in 2011. With the Redskins most likely parting ways with the veteran quarterback once teams are allowed to trade or release players again, McNabb will be looking for a new home in 2011–which is why Minnesota may be a likely destination.
Here are five reasons why:
Joe Webb is nowhere close to being an effective starting quarterback
Yes, Joe Webb had ONE good game in the national spotlight last season when he led the Vikings to an impressive road win over the Philadelphia Eagles late in December–but that was about it. The fact that Webb played in five games last season and has yet to throw his first career touchdown pass is a major reason why Minnesota should be concerned. Not to mention there are even members within the organization that have already e...
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Jim Nantz caught rehearsing one-liners?
April 4th, 2011: Amazing hidden camera footage of what appears to be CBS announcer Jim Nantz rehearsing his final buzzer Nantzisms as he drives to Reliant Stadium in houston. (Or what I think is going through his head). Ode to Jim Sackel for inspiration.
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Chelsea 0 United 1: Rooney's Goal Gives Reds Advantage
In the first leg in their UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal tie, Manchester United secured a 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Rooney Was All Smiles With His Winner
Wayne Rooney applied the finishing touch to a wonderfully crafted move to give the Reds a vital away goal, and the Reds were able to hang on for the vital away victory, which was the first time in nine tries in West London.
This crucial away win certainly gives United the upper hand in this all-English quarterfinal tie, but, to be honest, this two-legged affair is far from over, and Old Trafford will be buzzing in two weeks time.
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Rooney Was All Smiles With His Winner
Wayne Rooney applied the finishing touch to a wonderfully crafted move to give the Reds a vital away goal, and the Reds were able to hang on for the vital away victory, which was the first time in nine tries in West London.
This crucial away win certainly gives United the upper hand in this all-English quarterfinal tie, but, to be honest, this two-legged affair is far from over, and Old Trafford will be buzzing in two weeks time.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
DT Cullen Jenkins Heading To The Bears?
The Bears need some help at the defensive tackle position. Veteran defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins could be the answer. The 30-year old tackle has spent his entire seven year career with the Bears biggest rival, the Green Bay Packers.
Jenkins is a unrestricted free-agent and the Packers don?t seem that interested in re-signing when and if the lockout is over.
The 6?2?, 305 lb defensive tackle has appeared in 93 games, making 194 tackles, 29 sacks, one interception and five forced fumbles.
Jenkins has averaged over four sacks per season since he came into the league in 2004. Jenkins has stayed pretty healthy throughout his career besides 2008, where he went down for the season with a torn pectoral muscle.
Jenkins will likely be a priority signing behind Bears veteran Anthony Adams, who is currently an unrestricted free-agent.
CSNChicago.com?s beat writer John ?Moon?Mullin said had this to say about Cullen Jenkins:
?Consider Adams along with Jenkins...
Jenkins is a unrestricted free-agent and the Packers don?t seem that interested in re-signing when and if the lockout is over.
The 6?2?, 305 lb defensive tackle has appeared in 93 games, making 194 tackles, 29 sacks, one interception and five forced fumbles.
Jenkins has averaged over four sacks per season since he came into the league in 2004. Jenkins has stayed pretty healthy throughout his career besides 2008, where he went down for the season with a torn pectoral muscle.
Jenkins will likely be a priority signing behind Bears veteran Anthony Adams, who is currently an unrestricted free-agent.
CSNChicago.com?s beat writer John ?Moon?Mullin said had this to say about Cullen Jenkins:
?Consider Adams along with Jenkins...
Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/dt_cullen_jenkins_heading_to_the_bears/4515300
Joey Crabb Video: Watch Maple Leafs Winger Get Stuck in the Glass
There's a video of Toronto Maple Leafs winger Joey Crabb sweeping across the sports world today, after the 28-year-old found himself in an embarrassing position Tuesday night.
Crabb had just finished making a nice little kickstop, spin and shoot move in the offensive zone, when he sped towards the far corner to make a check on Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom.
But, Crabb missed his check on the 23-year-old center, and when he turned to go down the ice, he found himself unable to do so.
Crabb had managed to get his glove stuck in the hole cut in the glass for the photographer's camera lens and seemed genuinely stunned by the turn of events. He struggled for a few moments and eventually freed himself, but not before making the world a little brighter with his goof.
Crabb had two shots on goal Tuesday night, but really didn't have much impact on the game (other than giving fans something to laugh about after the fact).
In the end, even his hilarity couldn't save the Leafs from a playoff dream-crushing defeat, as the Capitals went on to win 3-2 in a shootout, mathematically eliminating Toronto from the playoffs.
But, at least they'll have something to laugh about on the end-of-season highlight reel, right?
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
2011 NBA Mock Draft: Chicago Bulls Bolster Depth with Addition of Tobias Harris
Tobias Harris Too Good a Talent to Pass at Pick No. 25
Harris has a balanced offensive game that will equate to success at the next level. He can beat you inside with a soft touch in the paint or he can hurt you from outside. He will need to work on his consistent from three-point range as he only connected on 30 percent of them his freshman season.
He has an impressive basketball IQ and is a solid ball-handler for a forward.
Draftexpress.com writer Jonathan Givony thinks Harris as a variety of skills that make him NBA ready:
?The biggest intrigue around Harris stems around his versatility, as he's a solidly built 6-8 power forward with a very good skill-set and an excellent feel for the game. Harris is a tremendous mismatch threat at the college level as he has the ball-handling skills to take his man off the dribble from the perimeter, but is still big and strong enough to make his presence felt inside the paint on both ends of the floor.
Harris has the freedom to grab a rebound and go coast to coast on his own, showing really nice body control handling the ball fluidly in the open floor, and even being able to change directions on the fly.?
Good Fit or Bad Fit?
The 6-8, 225-pound freshman isn?t NBA-ready right now, but can gain valuable knowledge watching the likes of Carlos Boozer and Derrick Rose on a daily basis.
The Bulls don?t need anything in particular and drafting Harris would strengthen the bench. Harris doesn't want any part of the disastrous situation at Tennessee and is better off jumping straight to the pros now.
As an eventual replacement to Luol Deng, that's not a bad way to go for the Bulls this late in the draft.
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Does Anyone Want the NC State Men?s Basketball Coaching Job?
VCU's Shaka Smart has passed up the opportunity to coach the NC State. Gregg Marshall, the Wichita State coach who has been in the mix for over a month, isn't going to Raleigh. A radio station in Wichita, Kansas mentioned it a few hours ago, and a source told me Marshall will remain as Shockers' [...]
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