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Former Colts Edgerrin James and Shane Andrus cut; Jason David finds a new home
by BigBlueShoe on Nov 4, 2009 10:03 AM EST
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We shift this morning from the current team to some old-time Colts who have made the news of late.
Apparently, the Seahawks feel their 2-5 start might have something to do with Edgerrin James being on their roster. They cut the 11 year pro yesterday, just two days after he passed Marcus Allen for 10th all-time on the NFL rushing list. It seems kind of silly for Seattle to sign Edge after training camp, have him cram to learn a brand new offense, barely play him, and then cut him. But, then again, it is the Seahawks, and there is a reason their team is 2-5.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers also cut a former Colt, letting Shane Andrus go. He attempted one FG in three games with Tampa Bay, missing it. Buc'Em suggests that Andrus was erractic at practice. Funny, but Andrus was nothing short of brilliant during practices and games here in Indy. Maybe the combustable atmosphere in Tampa Bay had something to do with Andrus' consistency. A coach who has lost control of his team, an incompetent defensive coordinator, a clueless general manager, and cheap owners make for an 0-7 start. This was the team, and the franchise, Tony Dungy built. Now, look at it. Since 2003, the year after Jon Gurden won a Super Bowl with Tony Dungy's team, the Bucs have gone 45-58 and have won zero playoff games.
Finally, Jason David has signed with the Detroit Lions. David has taken some shots of late from fans after his disastrous tenure with the New Orleans Saints. The "genius" that was Saints management in 2007 decided to sign a Cover-2 corner (David), asked him to play man, and then were shocked he couldn't do it. I remind all of the haters that Jason David was the starting CB on the Super Bowl Championship Colts team in 2006. He played very well that season both in coverage and in run support. So, again, if David could start and play well on a championship team, that says more (in my eyes) about the lackluster defensive coaching in New Orleans than it does JD.
By the way, those defensive coaches in New Orleans were fired this past off-season. Gregg Williams now runs their defense, and the team is 7-0.
They run a lot of Cover-2 in Detroit under head coach Jim Schwartz. JD should do fine.
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Random Musings Of The King Week 8
by KingRichard on Nov 2, 2009 8:05 PM EST
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Welcome back suckers, to yet another edition of this pile that are my random thoughts. After the success (or failure depending on how you look at things) of the first go around I began contemplating whether I should continue to spill my guts and make this an ongoing series. I think too many of you are starting to see the inner workings of my brain and will use it against me in some fashion, kind of like the Jedi Mind Trick, except less awesome.
In today's edition we'll cover the Colts win (or near loss, again depending on how you look at things) against the raggin' 49ers, Peyton Manning's epic failure, a couple winless teams who finally decided to get with the program and play like they've got a pair, and much much more. So stick around for the the jump (or not).
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Random Musings Of The King
by KingRichard on Oct 29, 2009 8:59 PM EDT
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Over the past months that I've been a "writer", I noticed that I have this innate ability to go on tangents about random things. Many of my friends have seen this first hand when I've tossed back a few alcoholic beverages. But more importantly, I find it more eventful to rant on about football related topics. I did this a few times at that dump of a site I used to write for so I figured, hell, why not try it out over at Stampede Blue you know? At least this time someone will actually be reading it. (self-zing!)
It sounded like a good idea anyways, but let's find out. And away we go!
1) On the Titans' woeful season. (lmao)
So I'm sure most of you have heard the news that the Titans are going to be starting Vince Young again. An interesting point I keep seeing from Titans fans, which is nothing more than a homeristic justification to keep supporting their horrible team, is that they want Vince Young to see "what he can do."
Think about that for a second.
They want to start a quarterback who is nuttier than squirrel turds, who basically quit on his team last year because he was being RIGHTFULLY booed in his home stadium for poor play, in hopes that he can somehow salvage their 0-6 season? Really now. That's fascinating.
Well I hate to break it to you Titans fans but, it's just not going to happen. Yes I understand I'm not saying anything new here. I don't think there's a Colts fan who ever believed Vince Young would be a good let alone great quarterback, admittedly anyways.
I totally understand what Titans fans are doing. They are trying to cope with the fact that the season is basically lost but starting Vince Young is like hoping a bandaid will stop internal bleeding. First off, it doesn't make any sense. Secondly, it's just dumb. And considering I haven't had to deal with supporting a horrible team since the 90's (well just two seasons ago if you count the Fins which I do depending on the alignment of the stars on that given day), I've all but forgotten what it's like to be in that position. What I do know is that trying to convince yourself that Vince Young brings some ray of light or glimmer of hope in the Titans present or near future is just...words cannot describe how dumb that is.
Not that long ago, I think it was after the Colts beat the Titans, all of the Titans fans over at Music City Miracles were discussing how they'd fix the organization. After the jump you can read my opinion.
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From RealGM: Kansas City Chiefs waive Larry Johnson
by BigBlueShoe on Oct 28, 2009 7:35 AM EDT
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No second confirmation yet, but this is a big time cut if true:
I'll say it right now: No. I don't want anyone on this team who calls fans "faggots" when they dare to criticize his 2.7 yards per carry average. Johnson is a bum. Always has been. For all of you complaining about Joseph Addai (why, I don't know anymore), know that we could have been stuck with this schmuck the way the Chiefs have been stuck with him for years now.
He'd fit in better with the Patriots anyway.
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Fisher tells Titans fans they need to lighten up
by BigBlueShoe on Oct 21, 2009 10:27 AM EDT
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Jeff Fisher keeps it real, emphasis mine:
"It was for a very, very worthwhile cause, charity," Fisher said. "I was introducing Tony, just having fun with it and I really apologize if I offended anybody, but if you’re offended over the nature of that type of thing, then I think you need to rethink things.
I'm glad Fisher inserted that little "suggestion" at the end.
Once again, it's a charity event for a worthy cause. During the event, Fisher decided to jokingly welcome speaker Tony Dungy to the event by wearing a Manning jersey and poking fun at Tennessee's current 0-6 record.
It really is nothing, and if fans or the Titans ownership are not pleased by this, then (if I may be allowed to use a phrase of another generation) Titans fans and ownership need to get bent.
Seriously, IT'S CHARITY!
I can't believe I need to stress this, but charity is more important than friggin football. And if Fisher donning a Manning jersey helps earn a few extra bucks for a worthy cause, it's worth it and people should just shut up already. And if people think this is something that should get Fisher fired for, then by all means do it! I have absolutely no problem seeing the Titans cut off their nose to spite their face.
Hey, rumor is that hotshot play caller who "coaches" the Washington Redskins might be available soon. I bet you he won't show up to any charity events donning a #18.
Honestly, if anyone is still pissed about this thing, including (maybe) absentee Titans owner Bud Adams (he lives in Texas), they really need to rethink their priorities in life. I personally think most Titans fans, once they've gotten over the initial "What the hell is this?" moment have moved on and really don't care.
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Jeff Fisher wears Peyton Manning jersey, pisses off Titans fans
by BigBlueShoe on Oct 20, 2009 7:30 PM EDT
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I've taken my shots at Jeff Fisher, but when all is said and done he is still a top tier head coach. He is also someone who very much cares about the NFL and the integrity of the game. His comments about Bill Belichick getting caught cheating in 2007 were brave, honest, and most importantly appropriate. I'm glad he said them. He and Tony Dungy were one of the few coaches who denounced Billy Boy and his video taping gag back then.
Speaking of Tony Dungy, recently he was the guest speaker for a Rally in Rocketown luncheon. At the luncheon, he was introduced to the crowd by Jeff Fisher, whose record against Dungy when Dungy coached was, let's just say, really bad. However, Fisher is not a vindictive prick, and actually has this thing many coaches today lack, often referred to as a "sense of humor."
Prior to introducing Dungy, Fisher decided to inject a little humor into the event. He proceeded to unbutton and remove his shirt. Underneath the shirt, Fisher revealed that he was, in fact, wearing a Peyton Manning jersey underneath.
When he revealed the Manning jersey, Fisher turned to the crowd and jokingly said:
"I just wanted to feel like a winner."
It was funny. The crowd laughed. Dungy smiled. Yay.
Problem is, Tennessee Titans fans are most certainly not laughing. In fact, Fisher's Manning jersey joke fest pretty much has Titans Nation demanding owner Bud Adams serve up Fisher's head on a burning stick:
Danno: The guys is actively sabotaging his career.
He’s practically ASKING to be fired.
Can we PLEASE have a new coach now?Drubaru: I lost complete faith in Jeff Fisher.
smashville: I don't find it funny
when he’s the coach of a winless team and he’s making jokes.Jimmy: I hate the fact that he did that
It seems that at this point he would just want to lay low and not draw more attention to how bad HIS team is. I am not saying don’t do the event. I am just saying that it might not be the best idea to incite a fan base that is already on fire.
Now, for me personally, I think Titans fans are going a bit overboard on this. It's a joke. It's meant to introduce and appreciate Tony Dungy, a legendary coach who Jeff Fisher is friends with. Nothing more than that. I know doing this two days after the Titans were Tecmo Bowled by the Patriots in Foxborough 59-0 is probably not the best timing, but in the grand scheme of things it is really no big deal.
When the Titans get back to their winning ways, after they've benched all the schmucks who quit on the team last weekend, people will forget about this silly little "incident."
Now, I know the typical response from Fisher haters will be "Imagine if the Colts lost 59-0 and the next day Tony Dungy showed up at a luncheon wearing a Tom Brady jersey."
One, I wouldn't care. Tom Brady is a great player and if Tony Dungy wants to make a joke using a Brady jersey as a prop, whatever. Second, the act does not suggest, in any way shape or form, that Jeff Fisher is "happy" or "okee-dokey" with being 0-6. Jeff Fisher is a fierce competitor. He works hard. His teams are often well-coached. He's not happy being 0-6.
But what do you want him to do? Sit in his office all day and cry on the sleeve of his throwback Houston Oilers hoodie?
You'd think after a billion years of this guy coaching Titans football, fans would know this, cut him a little slack, and see the thing for what it is: A joke for his friend, Tony Dungy. Sadly, some Titans fans are looking for something to point a finger at as they try and make sense of their 2009 season, and Fisher's joke only provides more gasoline for a fanbase raging collectively like a man on fire.
I agree with what shake n bake said in the comments at MCM. The Titans should indeed fire Fisher... so that they can start being coached as poorly as the Jaguars.
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2009 NFL Trading Deadline- Open Thread
by BigBlueShoe on Oct 20, 2009 1:42 PM EDT
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The deadline is in 2 hours and 20 minutes. Will a big deal go through? So far, the only major trade is the Chiefs sending defensive tackle Tank Tyler to the tackle-starved Panthers in exchange for a 5th round pick.
Will the Colts make a move for Joshua Cribbs, Barrett Ruud, or anyone else?
Use this thread to chat away about rumors, possible trades, and actual trades as they happen.
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A Tribute to Edgerrin James
by BigBlueShoe on Oct 2, 2009 11:41 AM EDT
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Edgerrin James is a Hall of Fame running back.
There. I said it.
Don't believe me? OK, before you call me names and say I'm biased for all past, present, and future Colts greats, look at the numbers.
12, 164 rushing yards - 80 rushing TDs - career rushing average of 4.1 a carry - 430 receptions - 3,345 receiving yards - 11 receiving TDs
He is currently ranked #11 all-time on the career rushing list. Very soon, he will pass Marcus Allen for #10 all-time. Marcus Allen is in the Hall of Fame, and it took him 15 seasons to rush for 12,243 yards. Edgerrin James has rushed for 12,164 yards in 11 seasons.
Edgerrin is ahead of Franco Harris (Hall of Famer), Thurman Thomas (Hall of Famer), John Riggins (Hall of Famer), and O.J. Simpson (Hall of Famer) on the all-time list.
By the time this 2009 season is over, it is very likely that Edgerrin James will pass Marshall Faulk, Jim Brown, and Tony Dorsett, ranking him 7th overall. In the top ten rushers of all time, currently only three backs (Curtis Martin, ranked #4; Jerome Bettis, ranked #5; Faulk, ranked #9) are not in the Hall of Fame. Faulk is Hall of Fame eilligible in 2011, Martin in 2012, and Bettis in 2013. All are locks to get in on the first ballot. If not, well then sorry, but the Hall of Fame would become a sham and not reflect what it was intended to honor: True football greatness.
Factoring all that information in, and it is pretty much a lock that Edgerrin James will have his bust enshrined in Canton. Not bad for for a kid who grew up in modest Immokalee, Florida.
In the lead-up to this Sunday's game between the Seahawks and the Colts, we are seeing many articles about the "Return of Edgerrin James" to Indianapolis, and rightly so. Edgerrin James is one of the greatest running backs this league has ever seen. But more than that, Edgerrin James will always be a Colt, and we Colts fans will always treat him as one of our own.
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Real GM’s Jeff Ridson has the story: According to a team source, the Chiefs are planning to cut ties with Larry Johnson for good. Johnson was previously suspended for freaking out at his head coach and making homophobic slurs in the meantime. Now, it appears the Chiefs are completely fed up.
More on this as it becomes available. Nice work, Larry.