DET @ GB: GB
TEN @ HOU: HOU
IND @ JAX: JAX
NYJ @ MIA: NYJ
CHI @ MIN: MIN
BUF @ NE: NE
WAS @ PHI: PHI
TB @ ATL: ATL
BAL @ CIN: BAL
PIT @ CLE: PIT
KC @ DEN: DEN
OAK @ SD: OAK
DAL @ NYG: NYG
SF @ STL: SF
SEA @ ARI: ARI
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
Browns fans and media are a hypocritical and racists!!!
In listening to sports talk in Cleveland one can't help but, to highlight and point out the contradictions of the Cleveland fans and media in how to build the Browns back up so, they can eventually become a championship team. I've listened long enough to the point where I need to point out these contradictions and I do go with the theory that Cleveland fans AND media don't want to see a Black QB with the Browns!!!
Contradiction#1
You build a team around the QB: I don't subscribe to this theory because I have seen it work both ways, however, most GM's in the NFL would say this is how you build a team. With the unfair rules that clearly favor the offense and the NFL wanting to generate more revenue by getting more high scoring games and making the game more exciting to the average fan, getting offensive players and namely a QB is the way to go.
Carmen Policy who was the CEO of the Browns in 99' let it be known from day one that you build a team a round a QB. SUPPOSEDLY, the QB is the most important person in the Franchise and that he was going to indeed keep up with conventional wisdom and choose a QB with the first pick in the draft. During the process Chris Palmer was hired because of his experience in picking out , developing and handling QB's. As the draft got closer it was obvious that the Browns had the choice of clearly the better player in Ricky Williams and and QB's Akili Smith and Tim Couch. Palmer wanted Akili Smith but, was overruled by Policy and the Lerner because of... Well, they could never give us a reason why they overruled him.
To those that weren't fooled such as BSK, Rich Passon and myself we knew that it had everything to do with Tim Couch being white and Smith being black and that marketing toward the fan base played a role in why Tim Couch was selected. Tim Couch went on to have a very bad career exhibiting zero arm strength and very mediocre skills as I predicted throughout the entire process(BTW, Donovan McNabb and Daunte Culpepper were in that draft and weren't considered).
Fast forward to 11': Clearly anyone that knows anything about football can clearly see that the Browns need a QB. Colt McCoy can't get the job done. He can only throw two yard dink and dunks and simply doesn't possess the physical skills to be able to handle the position going forward. The Browns by the end of Sunday could very well have the 3rd pick in the 12' draft coming up.
Witht the third pick in the draft it's a good chance that Robert Griffin III will be there, however, you have a large segment of fans and media who say that the Browns should wait and fill other needs before filling the QB position. WAIT!!! Yes, these were the same fans who twelve years ago , WITH AN EXPANSION TEAM said that the Browns should build a team around a QB and that taking a RB that high will not improve the team because a RB will not make it past five years because of the beating he will take behind a porous OL.
I ask these fans and media people which one is it?? Do you build a team around a QB or don't you ?? This wreaks of a double standard especially when you consider the fact that the Browns have an established team with pieces in place as opposed to an expansion team and considering how desperate the team and city is for a Franchise QB. Robert Griffin III is the best QB prospect I've ever scouted in terms of the total package and the fans and media want to pass on this opportunity, WOW!!!
Contradiction #2:
Browns have to many holes to fill: Expanding on the theory that you build a team around a QB. The fans and media say the Browns have other holes to fill and should concentrate on filling them, however, these are the same fans and media people who ask if the Browns should take the few precious resources the have to get the pieces they need and try to get Andrew Luck!!!
I ask if you have some many needs and need all your resources then why would you use all those resources to get one guy who IMHO, is more polished at this point but, long term won't be as good??!!!! It absolutely "ZERO" sense considering the holes on your team, the strong possibility that you could get a better player, and the asking price that it will take to get this player(last reported if Indy get the pick will be a minimum of six first round picks). Do you, or don't have the resources and how much better is Luck over Griffin. None in my opinion but, it points to a contradiction of how the people use excuses to push their agendas.
Contradiciton #3:
RG3 played in a conference that didn't play defense: This is true but, people forget that Mike Holmgren tried desperately to get up to #1 in the 10' draft to get Sam Bradford. Where did Sam Bradford come from ?? You got it: the same exact conference that RG3 is coming from. Where was the media and fans to raise objection to Holmgren trying to get Bradford?? I listen alot to Cleveland Sports talk and didn't hear ONE OBJECTION TO Mike Holmgren trying to get Bradford and not one saying that he played in a conference that played no defense.
Oh yeah BTW, where are these same individuals when they talk about Andrew Luck not playing in conference that doesn't play defense?? Any given Saturday the Pac 10 is known to have scores well within the 40's and 50's!!! This is yet another contradiction by the fans and media.
Contradiction #4:
We need a QB that played in a pro style offense: Again on the Sam Bradford Comparison: Not only did Sam Bradford play in the same conference as RG3 but, he played in the same style offense of RG3. Why weren't these concerns brought up when Mike Holmgren tried to get Bradford in10'?? Why is this being Brought up now?? Again, it shows that the media and fans have personal agendas in their contradictions of what they want and don't want.
In my opinion, this shows that Cleveland is a very hypocritical region with bigots and racists abound who simply don't want to see a Black QB running the show in this region. It shows that the region still hasn't grown up and doesn't deserve a winner until they not only acknowledge these things but, take meaningful steps to correct these shortcomings and until they do they will find it increasingly to get start athletes to get them out of the funk of losing and ignorance that so much plagues the region!!!!
Contradiction#1
You build a team around the QB: I don't subscribe to this theory because I have seen it work both ways, however, most GM's in the NFL would say this is how you build a team. With the unfair rules that clearly favor the offense and the NFL wanting to generate more revenue by getting more high scoring games and making the game more exciting to the average fan, getting offensive players and namely a QB is the way to go.
Carmen Policy who was the CEO of the Browns in 99' let it be known from day one that you build a team a round a QB. SUPPOSEDLY, the QB is the most important person in the Franchise and that he was going to indeed keep up with conventional wisdom and choose a QB with the first pick in the draft. During the process Chris Palmer was hired because of his experience in picking out , developing and handling QB's. As the draft got closer it was obvious that the Browns had the choice of clearly the better player in Ricky Williams and and QB's Akili Smith and Tim Couch. Palmer wanted Akili Smith but, was overruled by Policy and the Lerner because of... Well, they could never give us a reason why they overruled him.
To those that weren't fooled such as BSK, Rich Passon and myself we knew that it had everything to do with Tim Couch being white and Smith being black and that marketing toward the fan base played a role in why Tim Couch was selected. Tim Couch went on to have a very bad career exhibiting zero arm strength and very mediocre skills as I predicted throughout the entire process(BTW, Donovan McNabb and Daunte Culpepper were in that draft and weren't considered).
Fast forward to 11': Clearly anyone that knows anything about football can clearly see that the Browns need a QB. Colt McCoy can't get the job done. He can only throw two yard dink and dunks and simply doesn't possess the physical skills to be able to handle the position going forward. The Browns by the end of Sunday could very well have the 3rd pick in the 12' draft coming up.
Witht the third pick in the draft it's a good chance that Robert Griffin III will be there, however, you have a large segment of fans and media who say that the Browns should wait and fill other needs before filling the QB position. WAIT!!! Yes, these were the same fans who twelve years ago , WITH AN EXPANSION TEAM said that the Browns should build a team around a QB and that taking a RB that high will not improve the team because a RB will not make it past five years because of the beating he will take behind a porous OL.
I ask these fans and media people which one is it?? Do you build a team around a QB or don't you ?? This wreaks of a double standard especially when you consider the fact that the Browns have an established team with pieces in place as opposed to an expansion team and considering how desperate the team and city is for a Franchise QB. Robert Griffin III is the best QB prospect I've ever scouted in terms of the total package and the fans and media want to pass on this opportunity, WOW!!!
Contradiction #2:
Browns have to many holes to fill: Expanding on the theory that you build a team around a QB. The fans and media say the Browns have other holes to fill and should concentrate on filling them, however, these are the same fans and media people who ask if the Browns should take the few precious resources the have to get the pieces they need and try to get Andrew Luck!!!
I ask if you have some many needs and need all your resources then why would you use all those resources to get one guy who IMHO, is more polished at this point but, long term won't be as good??!!!! It absolutely "ZERO" sense considering the holes on your team, the strong possibility that you could get a better player, and the asking price that it will take to get this player(last reported if Indy get the pick will be a minimum of six first round picks). Do you, or don't have the resources and how much better is Luck over Griffin. None in my opinion but, it points to a contradiction of how the people use excuses to push their agendas.
Contradiciton #3:
RG3 played in a conference that didn't play defense: This is true but, people forget that Mike Holmgren tried desperately to get up to #1 in the 10' draft to get Sam Bradford. Where did Sam Bradford come from ?? You got it: the same exact conference that RG3 is coming from. Where was the media and fans to raise objection to Holmgren trying to get Bradford?? I listen alot to Cleveland Sports talk and didn't hear ONE OBJECTION TO Mike Holmgren trying to get Bradford and not one saying that he played in a conference that played no defense.
Oh yeah BTW, where are these same individuals when they talk about Andrew Luck not playing in conference that doesn't play defense?? Any given Saturday the Pac 10 is known to have scores well within the 40's and 50's!!! This is yet another contradiction by the fans and media.
Contradiction #4:
We need a QB that played in a pro style offense: Again on the Sam Bradford Comparison: Not only did Sam Bradford play in the same conference as RG3 but, he played in the same style offense of RG3. Why weren't these concerns brought up when Mike Holmgren tried to get Bradford in10'?? Why is this being Brought up now?? Again, it shows that the media and fans have personal agendas in their contradictions of what they want and don't want.
In my opinion, this shows that Cleveland is a very hypocritical region with bigots and racists abound who simply don't want to see a Black QB running the show in this region. It shows that the region still hasn't grown up and doesn't deserve a winner until they not only acknowledge these things but, take meaningful steps to correct these shortcomings and until they do they will find it increasingly to get start athletes to get them out of the funk of losing and ignorance that so much plagues the region!!!!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
What Browns should do in the offseason 3.0
People always ask the questions what should the Browns do this offseason to get people excited again, I've decided to give some details on what I would do if I were the Browns, with a realistic approach to get the Browns deep within the playoffs next year.
Resign:
Peyton Hillis and D'Qwell Jackson, Phil Dawson and Usama Young:
Analysis:
Hillis will give the Browns that bruising type back that is needed to establish the running game especially in the later parts of the year and considering that Montario Hardesty can't be counted on because of Injuries. Jackson will give the Browns some stability at the LB position and is coming off a very solid season with a bunch of tackles. Young has played well at times and hasn't played well at other times but, would give the Browns time to groom someone to eventually take over.
Free Agency:
DeSean Jackson
Rocky McIntosh
Demetrius Bell
Paul Soliai
Analysis:
DeSean Jackson is a player that can give the Browns both a threat via the long ball and in the punt return game as well. He would team up beautifully with the Greg Little and Momass to give, I believe a very solid WR unit.
Rocky McIntosh is a veryathletic, solid, young veteran LB that will give the Browns speed at that position and will allow them to groom someone younger without having to force them to start right away.
Demetrius Bell: would give the Browns a young, athletic RT that would significantly upgrade that position in terms of run blocking and would look to get him better in terms of pass blocking.
Paul Soliai: Soliai, would give the Browns a tough, hard nosed run stuffer to work in a awesome tandem with Rubin, Taylor and Paxson. His presence would give the Browns much needed depth along the DL.
Draft:
round one: Robert Grffin III, QB Baylor
round one: Andre Branch, DE Clemson
round two: Chase Minnifield, CB Virginia
round three: Travis Lewis, LB Oklahoma
round four: Nate Potter, OT Boise State
round four: Brandon Joiner, DE Arkansas State
round five: George Iloka, S Boise State
round six: Curnelius Arunick, ILB Tulsa
Analysis:
RG3: Big time Talent, can make all passes with touch and velocity. Is as accurate as anyone in the draft and extremely mobile. Does need to polish up in few areas and might not be ready to take over the very first game of the preseason but, will be clearly the best QB by the end of camp.
Andre Branch. Has the chance to be that explosive pass rusher the Browns so desperately need. He is very athletic and can run. He would be counted on to give the Browns big production from day one. He does lack consistency at times but, that can be over come.
Chase Minnifield: This pick had nothing to do with the fact that his father is a legend with the Browns but, because this guy can flat out play. I was torn between Minnifield and Janoris Jenkins and flipped a coin to get Minnifield and because he's an inch taller. The kid can play and plus he has terrific Blood lines. He will be counted on heavily to give the Browns good production from day one.
Travis Lewis: With the addition of Rocky McIntosh, Lewis would be able to concentrate on Special Teams and then ease his way into the position. He is fast and athletic but, sometimes lacks the consistency in production that is needed. He would do well to sit for a year or two to get ready to take over for McIntosh or Gocong.
Nate Potter: A good, athletic big man that hasn't completely filled out and won't be asked to come in a play right away. This will be good for all parties because he will have time to work on strength and learn how to play at this level. The tools are in place but, sitting him for a year and maybe two won't hurt at all.
Brandon Joiner: Joiner is an exciting athletic prospect that would be worked in gradually as strictly a rotation DE. Substituting with Andre Branch, Sheard and Marcus Bernard. With the Addition of Paul Soliai it will give the Browns a legit eight deep to keep the DL fresh.
George Iloka: Iloka is a tall, hard hitting S from Boise State. He is fast and plays well is space. He does struggle at times in coverage but, that can be overcome with coaching because this guy definitely has the ability to cover with his speed.
Cornelius Arnick: Is a tough, fairly athletic inside linebacker who would concentrate on special teams but, provide much needed depth at the linebacker position
Resign:
Peyton Hillis and D'Qwell Jackson, Phil Dawson and Usama Young:
Analysis:
Hillis will give the Browns that bruising type back that is needed to establish the running game especially in the later parts of the year and considering that Montario Hardesty can't be counted on because of Injuries. Jackson will give the Browns some stability at the LB position and is coming off a very solid season with a bunch of tackles. Young has played well at times and hasn't played well at other times but, would give the Browns time to groom someone to eventually take over.
Free Agency:
DeSean Jackson
Rocky McIntosh
Demetrius Bell
Paul Soliai
Analysis:
DeSean Jackson is a player that can give the Browns both a threat via the long ball and in the punt return game as well. He would team up beautifully with the Greg Little and Momass to give, I believe a very solid WR unit.
Rocky McIntosh is a veryathletic, solid, young veteran LB that will give the Browns speed at that position and will allow them to groom someone younger without having to force them to start right away.
Demetrius Bell: would give the Browns a young, athletic RT that would significantly upgrade that position in terms of run blocking and would look to get him better in terms of pass blocking.
Paul Soliai: Soliai, would give the Browns a tough, hard nosed run stuffer to work in a awesome tandem with Rubin, Taylor and Paxson. His presence would give the Browns much needed depth along the DL.
Draft:
round one: Robert Grffin III, QB Baylor
round one: Andre Branch, DE Clemson
round two: Chase Minnifield, CB Virginia
round three: Travis Lewis, LB Oklahoma
round four: Nate Potter, OT Boise State
round four: Brandon Joiner, DE Arkansas State
round five: George Iloka, S Boise State
round six: Curnelius Arunick, ILB Tulsa
Analysis:
RG3: Big time Talent, can make all passes with touch and velocity. Is as accurate as anyone in the draft and extremely mobile. Does need to polish up in few areas and might not be ready to take over the very first game of the preseason but, will be clearly the best QB by the end of camp.
Andre Branch. Has the chance to be that explosive pass rusher the Browns so desperately need. He is very athletic and can run. He would be counted on to give the Browns big production from day one. He does lack consistency at times but, that can be over come.
Chase Minnifield: This pick had nothing to do with the fact that his father is a legend with the Browns but, because this guy can flat out play. I was torn between Minnifield and Janoris Jenkins and flipped a coin to get Minnifield and because he's an inch taller. The kid can play and plus he has terrific Blood lines. He will be counted on heavily to give the Browns good production from day one.
Travis Lewis: With the addition of Rocky McIntosh, Lewis would be able to concentrate on Special Teams and then ease his way into the position. He is fast and athletic but, sometimes lacks the consistency in production that is needed. He would do well to sit for a year or two to get ready to take over for McIntosh or Gocong.
Nate Potter: A good, athletic big man that hasn't completely filled out and won't be asked to come in a play right away. This will be good for all parties because he will have time to work on strength and learn how to play at this level. The tools are in place but, sitting him for a year and maybe two won't hurt at all.
Brandon Joiner: Joiner is an exciting athletic prospect that would be worked in gradually as strictly a rotation DE. Substituting with Andre Branch, Sheard and Marcus Bernard. With the Addition of Paul Soliai it will give the Browns a legit eight deep to keep the DL fresh.
George Iloka: Iloka is a tall, hard hitting S from Boise State. He is fast and plays well is space. He does struggle at times in coverage but, that can be overcome with coaching because this guy definitely has the ability to cover with his speed.
Cornelius Arnick: Is a tough, fairly athletic inside linebacker who would concentrate on special teams but, provide much needed depth at the linebacker position
Week 16 picks...
HOU @ IND: HOU
CLE @ BAL: BAL
DEN @ BUF: DEN
TB @ CAR: CAR
ARI @ CIN: ARI
OAK @ KC: OAK
MIA @ NE: NE
NYJ @NYG: NYG
STL @PIT: PITT
JAC @TEN: TEN
MIN @ WAS:WAS
SD @ DET: DET
DAL @ PHI: PHI
SF @ SEA: SEA
CHI @ GB: GB
ATL @ NO: NO
CLE @ BAL: BAL
DEN @ BUF: DEN
TB @ CAR: CAR
ARI @ CIN: ARI
OAK @ KC: OAK
MIA @ NE: NE
NYJ @NYG: NYG
STL @PIT: PITT
JAC @TEN: TEN
MIN @ WAS:WAS
SD @ DET: DET
DAL @ PHI: PHI
SF @ SEA: SEA
CHI @ GB: GB
ATL @ NO: NO
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Week 15 picks
JAC @ ATL: ATL
DAL @ TB: TB
MIA @ BUF: MIA
SEA@CHI: SEA
CAR @ HOU: HOU
TEN @ IND: TEN
GB @ KC: GB
NO @ MIN: NO
WAS @ NYG: WAS
CIN @ STL: CIN
DET @ OAK: OAK
BAL @ SD: BAL
PIT @ SF: PIT
CLE @ AZ: AZ
NE @ DEN: NE
NYJ @ PHI: PHI
DAL @ TB: TB
MIA @ BUF: MIA
SEA@CHI: SEA
CAR @ HOU: HOU
TEN @ IND: TEN
GB @ KC: GB
NO @ MIN: NO
WAS @ NYG: WAS
CIN @ STL: CIN
DET @ OAK: OAK
BAL @ SD: BAL
PIT @ SF: PIT
CLE @ AZ: AZ
NE @ DEN: NE
NYJ @ PHI: PHI
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Picks for week 14
CLE@PIT: PIT
TB@ JAC: Jax
KC@NYJ: NYJ
HOU@CIN: HOU
NE@WAS: NE
ATL@CAR: ATL
PHI@MIA: MIA
IND@BALT: BALT
MIN@DET: DET
CHI@DEN: DEN
SF@ARI: SF
BUF@SD: SD
OAK@GB: GB
NYG@DAL: DAL
STL@SEA: SEA
TB@ JAC: Jax
KC@NYJ: NYJ
HOU@CIN: HOU
NE@WAS: NE
ATL@CAR: ATL
PHI@MIA: MIA
IND@BALT: BALT
MIN@DET: DET
CHI@DEN: DEN
SF@ARI: SF
BUF@SD: SD
OAK@GB: GB
NYG@DAL: DAL
STL@SEA: SEA
Matt Dolan...
The new gov't of Cuyahoga County has been in office for a year now and we have seen some success in the form of an ethics code and different people held accountable in certain positions, however, we have yet to see the type of streamlining and improvement of the economic development side that we were promised(remember, this is the number one job of this Charter gov't).
I was a supporter of Ken Lanci in the race for County Exec but, I did like the platform of Matt Dolan. Matt Dolan would have given us the change the area so desperately needs. He would have cut the staff by more than what we have now, had a strict ethics code in which those violators would be terminated immediately who violated, championed the support of SB5 and destroyed the local Democratic Machine which has done nothing but, lay waste of the region and drive smart people out of region to ensure the selfishness that's been going on!!!
Matt Dolan didn't win because the African American Community refuse to be open minded and at the same time only listen to those SO CALLED leaders who have lead them astray to the point where they feel that they are unable to think for themselves. In saying this, I hope Matt Dolan is taking note of the lack of progress of our current County Executive , saving his money and making connections to strengthen himself in front of some objective elected officials, business people and leaders in order to finally overthrow the machine and the machine candidates that have continued business as usual.
I would be out supporting him in this quest from day one !!!
I was a supporter of Ken Lanci in the race for County Exec but, I did like the platform of Matt Dolan. Matt Dolan would have given us the change the area so desperately needs. He would have cut the staff by more than what we have now, had a strict ethics code in which those violators would be terminated immediately who violated, championed the support of SB5 and destroyed the local Democratic Machine which has done nothing but, lay waste of the region and drive smart people out of region to ensure the selfishness that's been going on!!!
Matt Dolan didn't win because the African American Community refuse to be open minded and at the same time only listen to those SO CALLED leaders who have lead them astray to the point where they feel that they are unable to think for themselves. In saying this, I hope Matt Dolan is taking note of the lack of progress of our current County Executive , saving his money and making connections to strengthen himself in front of some objective elected officials, business people and leaders in order to finally overthrow the machine and the machine candidates that have continued business as usual.
I would be out supporting him in this quest from day one !!!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Nina Tuner
I am so pleased to see that Nina Turner has decided to run against Marcia Fudge. For to long this area has followed SO CALLED leaders such as Pinkey, Forbes and Stokes to only do their bidding for them, while not getting progress for the area. They have continued to support individuals who will tow the party line and do as they pleased. This has proven to be devastating to the African American population of the county but to NEO has well.
Enter Nina Turner, I am not going to tell you that I agree with alot of the things she has said or positions that she has taken but, I will say that she is an upgrade over Marcia Fudge. I say this because Nina has come out and spoken on issues that have disappointed the political black establishment in the region such as issue 6 and being called names because she took this position and spoken about the gatekeepers mentality of the local black establishment. Nina has shown that she will do what is right, even when it's unpopular and that is why I am proud to support her in her quest to dethrone Marcia Fudge and spit in the face of the local black establishment!!!
Enter Nina Turner, I am not going to tell you that I agree with alot of the things she has said or positions that she has taken but, I will say that she is an upgrade over Marcia Fudge. I say this because Nina has come out and spoken on issues that have disappointed the political black establishment in the region such as issue 6 and being called names because she took this position and spoken about the gatekeepers mentality of the local black establishment. Nina has shown that she will do what is right, even when it's unpopular and that is why I am proud to support her in her quest to dethrone Marcia Fudge and spit in the face of the local black establishment!!!
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