Jevon Kearse, the Tennessee Titans Defensive End who returns to Nashville this year after a career hiatus in Philadelphia, has beeen arrested for DUI.
Kearse actually appeared on local radio last Thursday, where he made the grand claim that he will get double digit sacks in 2008/9. While there's no knock on his ability to get to the QB, his penchant for the physio room will likely rule out that achievement.
Sunday 22 June 2008
Kevin Jones
The Detroit Lions cut starting RB Kevin Jones earlier this year. A multitude of injuries had left Jones's career looking about as stable as a CBS production meeting.
Jones worked out for reporters this week, and while the reports are impressive, a few quotes from the man himself are slightly worrying. Regarding contract offers from the Patriots and Titans, Jones says:
“I’m not trying to break the bank, but I’m not about to go anywhere just to go, just because there’s a team out there and I haven’t gotten picked up yet,” Jones said. “I know my worth. A lot of the teams know my worth, but they figure, ‘OK, you’re hurt right now. We’ll bring you in.’ They’re just going to lowball you. But that’s not happening with me."
While Kevin Jones is clearly talented enough to play somewhere, it's a ridiculous assumption on his part to think that he will get anywhere near starter money right now. We find it particularly interesting that if the Patriots offered him a deal of any sort, he rejected it. The Pats' pass happy offensive scheme has given perrenial backups like Kevin Faulk and Sammy Morris decent numbers, so a proven back like Jones could potentially ressurect his career behind Tom Brady.
Regardless of who is offering the deal though, we definately think Jones's hand is short. In fact, he's holding a Joker and 'The rules of Gin Rummy'. A solid one year deal (in the Jamal Lewis mould) would see Jones entering Free Agency next year aged just 26. For one thing, it's unlikely that any team will sign someone as injury-prone as Kevin Jones to a multi-year deal anyway.
If we were Jones, we'd take less money now and prove we could get it done next season, putting him in a very strong position this time next year.
Jones worked out for reporters this week, and while the reports are impressive, a few quotes from the man himself are slightly worrying. Regarding contract offers from the Patriots and Titans, Jones says:
“I’m not trying to break the bank, but I’m not about to go anywhere just to go, just because there’s a team out there and I haven’t gotten picked up yet,” Jones said. “I know my worth. A lot of the teams know my worth, but they figure, ‘OK, you’re hurt right now. We’ll bring you in.’ They’re just going to lowball you. But that’s not happening with me."
While Kevin Jones is clearly talented enough to play somewhere, it's a ridiculous assumption on his part to think that he will get anywhere near starter money right now. We find it particularly interesting that if the Patriots offered him a deal of any sort, he rejected it. The Pats' pass happy offensive scheme has given perrenial backups like Kevin Faulk and Sammy Morris decent numbers, so a proven back like Jones could potentially ressurect his career behind Tom Brady.
Regardless of who is offering the deal though, we definately think Jones's hand is short. In fact, he's holding a Joker and 'The rules of Gin Rummy'. A solid one year deal (in the Jamal Lewis mould) would see Jones entering Free Agency next year aged just 26. For one thing, it's unlikely that any team will sign someone as injury-prone as Kevin Jones to a multi-year deal anyway.
If we were Jones, we'd take less money now and prove we could get it done next season, putting him in a very strong position this time next year.
The Offseason
As any fan will tell you, the period after the football season finishes is often a time where grown men cry like little girls at the prospect of the NFL being taken from their lives for another 7 months. In fact, with the draft in April, there is actually something to focus on to break up the monotony of your stinking, Football-less life.
The real killer is this time we're entering into now. As Lovie Smith says, now is the time that even the front office, the coaches and players go on holiday or try to stay away from anything to do with football. We don't begrudge them it, especially not with the stress and pressure that comes with micro-managing franchises these days.
We'll be filling the time by previewing each team's chances next season. The vast majority of personel decisions have already been made now, and we feel confident that, despite the inevitable arrests and cuts that come in the next few months, that any huge trades and cuts are unlikely. As such, expect something approaching the Network's '32 teams in 32 days' piece, only not at all, and probably finishing up on the eve of the regular season opener.
We'll still be bringing our thoughts on all the inevitable fluff that the media manages to dredge up at this time of year. Lucky you.
The real killer is this time we're entering into now. As Lovie Smith says, now is the time that even the front office, the coaches and players go on holiday or try to stay away from anything to do with football. We don't begrudge them it, especially not with the stress and pressure that comes with micro-managing franchises these days.
We'll be filling the time by previewing each team's chances next season. The vast majority of personel decisions have already been made now, and we feel confident that, despite the inevitable arrests and cuts that come in the next few months, that any huge trades and cuts are unlikely. As such, expect something approaching the Network's '32 teams in 32 days' piece, only not at all, and probably finishing up on the eve of the regular season opener.
We'll still be bringing our thoughts on all the inevitable fluff that the media manages to dredge up at this time of year. Lucky you.
A True Sporting Hero
Once in a while we'll take the time to salute those who's dedication to sport is truly special, and we'll start this off today with an athlete beyond compare:
Me.
Sunday may be your 'day of res't, but it's also the day 50% of Wide-Right plays the rounder, gayer version of 'Football'. Inevitably, Sunday is also hangover day, and frankly I've had 3hrs sleep, the last of which was spent with my eyes wide open, whilst I lay muttering 'This cannot be happening, this CANNOT be happening!'
Still, I'm going, and I think that's the main thing. Half an hour before the game, and I've had 2 slices of cold pizza, a banana, and a couple of painkillers.
So I salute me. If only more athletes took their proffession so seriously.
Me.
Sunday may be your 'day of res't, but it's also the day 50% of Wide-Right plays the rounder, gayer version of 'Football'. Inevitably, Sunday is also hangover day, and frankly I've had 3hrs sleep, the last of which was spent with my eyes wide open, whilst I lay muttering 'This cannot be happening, this CANNOT be happening!'
Still, I'm going, and I think that's the main thing. Half an hour before the game, and I've had 2 slices of cold pizza, a banana, and a couple of painkillers.
So I salute me. If only more athletes took their proffession so seriously.
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