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[Skkorpion]

http://arizonasportsfans.com/storypage.php?Story_ID=202&Category=cardinals

Mexican food. That did it.

 

[AZ1766]

Good article Jo Sparkes!
Ok I'll bite.....what did the feet have to do with recognizing the players????????

 

[LVCARDFREAK]

I am total disagreement. The absolute absurd move to let Boston go with no compensation overshadows any and all moves currently made by this organization.

They signed an aging runner who should have lost his starting job 2 years ago, a decent linebacker who will excel mostly on special teams and a free safety, who although had a good year, hasnt produced beyond that and could very well be a product of the system.

Blake I like for no other reaosn than fans wont have to put up with bonehead plays and trailing by 21 after the first quarter due to QB mistakes. But he is not the answer to this team and Graves can rectify the situation in the draft by selecting Leftwich at all costs. we will have to wait and see.....

 

[Shane]

Originally posted by LVCARDFREAK
Graves can rectify the situation in the draft by selecting Leftwich at all costs. we will have to wait and see.....

Not to be an ass but how does drafting an unproven college QB rectify anything? Especially losing Boston with nothing to show for it?

How in any way shape or form does that make all the doom and gloom you are portraying any better?

 

[Sandan]

Have you ever seen L Davis in person ?

His shoe size is unreal by normal human standards, ie he is a really, really big guy.

Problem is when he is sitting down it's tougher to gauge his size, but the sizee of his hoes are easier to see from a distance of 10-20 ft

 

[jstadvl]

I've got

picture of my daughter eating(kind of LOL) with him and sitting in his lap. He's a very big man!I've also got pics with her standing between he and A.C. Man! No I won't try to post them!LOL!
Good article Jo.

 

[LVCARDFREAK]

Originally posted by Shane H
Not to be an ass but how does drafting an unproven college QB rectify anything? Especially losing Boston with nothing to show for it?

How in any way shape or form does that make all the doom and gloom you are portraying any better?

Because he is the best player in the draft. I was talking about his decisions NOT losing Boston. There is no substitute for that right now. I am referring to the outlook I have on Graves as a GM. If he does the right thing-passes on ANOTHER DT and takes the best player in the draft to build the team around, I will certainly think a little higher of his decision making

 

[jstadvl]

We have

got to have a DT that can stuff the run and get some push on the QB!

 

[RLakin]

Could you name a better man for Marcel Shipp to work with?

I'd like to focus on this, because I've seen it several times and it's flat out ridiculous. The idea of a older running back grooming a younger running back is just absurd. For the record, running backs aren't groomed in the NFL. It's the one position (possibly DL as well) that you don't have to wait to put a youngster in. That's why almost every single 1st round draft pick at the position in already penciled in as a starter during their rookie year. No tutors.
Now, that's not to say that working w/ someone like Smith wouldn't be a benefit to Shipp, but being a backup to him certainly is not. There's only one way a running back learns how to play. And that way is.........by playing. I talked at length about this w/ a former NFL running back a couple weeks back and his conclusions were identical to my own. You learn by playing. Emmitt, of all people, should know. After all, he started 15 of 16 games during his rookie season and had his first 1,000 yard season during his 2nd year. Shipp is entering his 3rd NFL year and will probably have to wait until at least year 4 to get the carries that mentor Emmitt got in year 1.
And I've heard the other stuff about Emmitt's work ethic rubbing off on Shipp among others. But what type of work ethic do you think a 5'11" former rookie free agent out of Massachusetts has?

If he was slowing down, he’d still be in the top 10%.

There are no words that describe how nonsensical this notion is. Since there are 32 teams in the NFL (each presumably w/ a starter at RB), Emmitt would have to be among the top 3 to 4 RBs in the league to be considered top 10%. The last time Emmitt finished in the top 3-4 in the NFL in rushing was 1995. And for those who blame Dallas for Smith’s top 10% drought, wasn’t it the Cowboys who had the league’s 3rd ranked rushing attack in 2001? Smith wasn’t top 10 % that year. He wasn’t even in the top 40%.

 

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My favorite article was the one where she said Rich Gannon was gay. That was classic.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Re: We have

Originally posted by jstadvl
got to have a DT that can stuff the run and get some push on the QB!

who? I sure as hell didn't see it while we were giving up ridiculous yards on the ground and couldn't get within 5 feet of the QB - just cause a Player is on our team - doesn't make him good!

 

[Cheesebeef]

Originally posted by RLakin
I'd like to focus on this, because I've seen it several times and it's flat out ridiculous. The idea of a older running back grooming a younger running back is just absurd. For the record, running backs aren't groomed in the NFL. It's the one position (possibly DL as well) that you don't have to wait to put a youngster in. That's why almost every single 1st round draft pick at the position in already penciled in as a starter during their rookie year. No tutors.
Now, that's not to say that working w/ someone like Smith wouldn't be a benefit to Shipp, but being a backup to him certainly is not. There's only one way a running back learns how to play. And that way is.........by playing. I talked at length about this w/ a former NFL running back a couple weeks back and his conclusions were identical to my own. You learn by playing. Emmitt, of all people, should know. After all, he started 15 of 16 games during his rookie season and had his first 1,000 yard season during his 2nd year. Shipp is entering his 3rd NFL year and will probably have to wait until at least year 4 to get the carries that mentor Emmitt got in year 1.
And I've heard the other stuff about Emmitt's work ethic rubbing off on Shipp among others. But what type of work ethic do you think a 5'11" former rookie free agent out of Massachusetts has?



There are no words that describe how nonsensical this notion is. Since there are 32 teams in the NFL (each presumably w/ a starter at RB), Emmitt would have to be among the top 3 to 4 RBs in the league to be considered top 10%. The last time Emmitt finished in the top 3-4 in the NFL in rushing was 1995. And for those who blame Dallas for Smith’s top 10% drought, wasn’t it the Cowboys who had the league’s 3rd ranked rushing attack in 2001? Smith wasn’t top 10 % that year. He wasn’t even in the top 40%.

well said - the emmit signing was to me a joke that adds absolutely nothing to this football wise and is pruley PR - can anyone please tell me why we gave him so much money - besides the fact that he would never have come here otherwise?

 

[Shane]

Originally posted by RLakin
I'd like to focus on this, because I've seen it several times and it's flat out ridiculous. The idea of a older running back grooming a younger running back is just absurd. For the record, running backs aren't groomed in the NFL. It's the one position (possibly DL as well) that you don't have to wait to put a youngster in. That's why almost every single 1st round draft pick at the position in already penciled in as a starter during their rookie year. No tutors.
Now, that's not to say that working w/ someone like Smith wouldn't be a benefit to Shipp, but being a backup to him certainly is not. There's only one way a running back learns how to play. And that way is.........by playing. I talked at length about this w/ a former NFL running back a couple weeks back and his conclusions were identical to my own. You learn by playing. Emmitt, of all people, should know. After all, he started 15 of 16 games during his rookie season and had his first 1,000 yard season during his 2nd year. Shipp is entering his 3rd NFL year and will probably have to wait until at least year 4 to get the carries that mentor Emmitt got in year 1.
And I've heard the other stuff about Emmitt's work ethic rubbing off on Shipp among others. But what type of work ethic do you think a 5'11" former rookie free agent out of Massachusetts has?



There are no words that describe how nonsensical this notion is. Since there are 32 teams in the NFL (each presumably w/ a starter at RB), Emmitt would have to be among the top 3 to 4 RBs in the league to be considered top 10%. The last time Emmitt finished in the top 3-4 in the NFL in rushing was 1995. And for those who blame Dallas for Smith’s top 10% drought, wasn’t it the Cowboys who had the league’s 3rd ranked rushing attack in 2001? Smith wasn’t top 10 % that year. He wasn’t even in the top 40%.

Very nice post! The only thing Emmitt might be able to teach Marcell is pass blocking.

Other than that Vision, Instinct, Strength, Burst to the hole, Toughness, All of the above cannot be coached or taught either a RB has them or he doesnt!

 

[jstadvl]

I meant

either in FA or the draft,rather than spending a pick on a QB! C'mon man.

 

[az643dp]

Re: I've got

Originally posted by jstadvl
picture of my daughter eating(kind of LOL) with him and sitting in his lap. He's a very big man!I've also got pics with her standing between he and A.C. Man! No I won't try to post them!LOL!

Come on...give it a try!

 

[Cheesebeef]

Re: I meant

Originally posted by jstadvl
either in FA or the draft,rather than spending a pick on a QB! C'mon man.

sorry - misread you're post - still think that a team has to be forward thinkers and if Lefty's there we got to nab his ass.