Training camps and preseason football is just around the corner.

I'm ready for some football. A lot of talk has been about the Cowboys

and Dez Bryant. Many feel he is one of the pieces that could get them

into the Super Bowl. There is also a lot of talk about the Ravens and

adding 2 quality receivers in Aquan Boldin and Donte Stallworth plus

a good draft that can put them over the top. Keith Bulluck just signed

with the Giants and i think that's an excellent pickup that could help

turn their defense around especially after what the Panthers did to them

on the ground in their final home game. And guess who's up to start the

regular season in the new Giants stadium. That's right the Panthers with

that running duo of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart.

This year should shape up to be an interesting one as this is the final year

under the current NFL CBA. They need to get started on that shit fast. I don't

want to see a lockout.

As long as Lovie (I can't coach) Smith is running my team. I'm doomed.

The Bears have not addressed their OL, receivers, corners and safties, Head coaching, defensive coaching & bad drafting 4 years.

As a Patriots fan, I have mixed feelings going into this year. I think the Pats are destined for another year like the last one. Competitive, but not enough pieces to go all the way.

Of course you can't count out Belicheck and Brady, ever, and with Wes Welker looking strong, that's definitely a good thing. I just think the Pats don't have enough on defense and have set themselves up salary cap and draft wise (two picks in the 1st and 2nd round next year) to really make a splash in 2011.

As much as it pains me to say it, I think the Jets are the team to beat in the AFC so long as they don't have any key guys holding out and Mark Sanchez conitnues to play well wnough to not lose the game.

What I love about football is that every year it seems like there's a new pecking order. And you're right Phunkdaddy, they better not lock out after this year. I know in the long run most of us sheep will come flocking back, but I know many a baseball fan that never came back after the 94 World Series got cancelled.

Giants start training camp Aug. 1st. Biggest question is the defense of course. Not expecting much from Keith Bulluck. Dude's 33 coming off knee surgery.

uPtoWnNY said:

Giants start training camp Aug. 1st. Biggest question is the defense of course. Not expecting much from Keith Bulluck. Dude's 33 coming off knee surgery.

this was a brilliant move by Jerry Reese. you'll see, he'll play the position better than AP ever did.

BlackAdder7 said:

uPtoWnNY said:

Giants start training camp Aug. 1st. Biggest question is the defense of course. Not expecting much from Keith Bulluck. Dude's 33 coming off knee surgery.

this was a brilliant move by Jerry Reese. you'll see, he'll play the position better than AP ever did.

It tells me the Giants braintrust isn't satisfied with what they have.

Fenwick said:

As a Patriots fan, I have mixed feelings going into this year. I think the Pats are destined for another year like the last one. Competitive, but not enough pieces to go all the way.

Of course you can't count out Belicheck and Brady, ever, and with Wes Welker looking strong, that's definitely a good thing. I just think the Pats don't have enough on defense and have set themselves up salary cap and draft wise (two picks in the 1st and 2nd round next year) to really make a splash in 2011.

As much as it pains me to say it, I think the Jets are the team to beat in the AFC so long as they don't have any key guys holding out and Mark Sanchez conitnues to play well wnough to not lose the game.

What I love about football is that every year it seems like there's a new pecking order. And you're right Phunkdaddy, they better not lock out after this year. I know in the long run most of us sheep will come flocking back, but I know many a baseball fan that never came back after the 94 World Series got cancelled.

I don't care for your Pats but i must admit you can never count them out. Their like the old

Boston Celtics, you have to stick a stake in their heart over and over until their dead. Their

defense is a concern but they have some young up and coming talent on defense like Jerod

Mayo and they have a lot of young talent in the secondary. I hate to admit it but i don't

think it will take very long before this defense become one of the better units in the league

again. Their offense is aging somewhat but i think the defense will carry them as the

youngsters grow. Yes the Jets look great on paper but you still have to play the game and

they won't sneak up on anyone this year. I think Miami is a team the Jets and Pats need to

keep an eye on.

uPtoWnNY said:

BlackAdder7 said:

this was a brilliant move by Jerry Reese. you'll see, he'll play the position better than AP ever did.

It tells me the Giants braintrust isn't satisfied with what they have.

Well you needed a suitable replacement for Antonio Pierce.

phunkdaddy said:Yes the Jets look great on paper but you still have to play the game and

they won't sneak up on anyone this year. I think Miami is a team the Jets and Pats need to

keep an eye on.

Jets are doing a lot of woofin'. We'll see how bad they are after their first two regular-season games against Baltimore and New England.

Bengals are supposedly talking to T.O.'s agent.

The NFC east should be tough as usual. There has been some movement of key personnel. However...Go Cowboys!!!!!!!!!!! 1st team to host and play in the big game. I'm ready!!!!!

uPtoWnNY said:

BlackAdder7 said:

this was a brilliant move by Jerry Reese. you'll see, he'll play the position better than AP ever did.

It tells me the Giants braintrust isn't satisfied with what they have.

no harm in that. they got a VERY talented player for not alot of money. it's all good

This just in - Dez Bryant is a knucklehead.

RodeoSchro said:

This just in - Dez Bryant is a knucklehead.

Why is that??? The carrying of pads, 1st first round sign, or showing up 45 min for practice????

fec06 said:

The NFC east should be tough as usual. There has been some movement of key personnel. However...Go Cowboys!!!!!!!!!!! 1st team to host and play in the big game. I'm ready!!!!!

We will see. I've been hearing Dallas in the big game talk for the past

few seasons.

phunkdaddy said:

fec06 said:

The NFC east should be tough as usual. There has been some movement of key personnel. However...Go Cowboys!!!!!!!!!!! 1st team to host and play in the big game. I'm ready!!!!!

We will see. I've been hearing Dallas in the big game talk for the past

few seasons.

True. But, the Boys are coming of an 11-5 season, NFC east champs, and several returning starters including pro-bowlers. My main concern is the O-line and injuries. There shouldn't be as many drive stopping penalties (Flozell). But, can Free protect the blindside???? That and safety stability. I think they have a good shot and upgraded and maintained a solid unit. Let the games begin!!!!

Remember this cat?

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University says former football star Maurice Clarett has been granted re-entry to pursue his degree after he spent more than three years in prison.

Ohio State spokesman Jim Lynch says in a statement that Clarett started classes on Monday after he was readmitted by the College of Education and Human Ecology, where he was originally enrolled.

Clarett says in a statement that it is a "surreal feeling to be back at Ohio State" and that he doesn't want to be a "distraction or nuisance" to the football team or other students.

Clarett led the Buckeyes to the 2002 national championship in his only college season. He pleaded guilty in 2006 to aggravated robbery and carrying a concealed weapon, and served 3½ years in a Toledo prison, where he took college-credit courses.

[Edited 7/27/10 10:15am]

More T.O. News;

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5411203

uPtoWnNY said:

Remember this cat?

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University says former football star Maurice Clarett has been granted re-entry to pursue his degree after he spent more than three years in prison.

Ohio State spokesman Jim Lynch says in a statement that Clarett started classes on Monday after he was readmitted by the College of Education and Human Ecology, where he was originally enrolled.

Clarett says in a statement that it is a "surreal feeling to be back at Ohio State" and that he doesn't want to be a "distraction or nuisance" to the football team or other students.

Clarett led the Buckeyes to the 2002 national championship in his only college season. He pleaded guilty in 2006 to aggravated robbery and carrying a concealed weapon, and served 3½ years in a Toledo prison, where he took college-credit courses.

[Edited 7/27/10 10:15am]

I wish this guy luck but he put the OWN in Clown.

Ex-Ohio State Defender Jack Tatum Dies

http://www.10tv.com/live/content/osufootball/stories/2010/07/27/story-ohio-state-football-jack-tatum-death.html

Rumor is that Bengals owner Mike Brown really wants to sign T.O.

Antonio Bryant's injury from last season is apparently lingering.

2010 NFL Power Rankings: Training camp edition

http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings?year=2010&week=0

Giants at #16.

uPtoWnNY said:

2010 NFL Power Rankings: Training camp edition

http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings?year=2010&week=0

Giants at #16.

Those rankings are fairly accurate except maybe the Bears should be #32.

T.O. to the Bengals for one year.

My Giants looking to rebound;

http://blogs.wfan.com/looking-to-rebound/

uPtoWnNY said:

T.O. to the Bengals for one year.

If Carson Palmer is playing up 2 his prior all-pro level, look 4 the Bengals 2 set some offensive records this year. Also look 4 Benson 2 run for close to 2,000 yards baring injury.

uPtoWnNY said:

T.O. to the Bengals for one year.

That could either raise the stakes in the AFC North this year or

either raise Carson Palmer's blood pressure.

phunkdaddy said:

uPtoWnNY said:

T.O. to the Bengals for one year.

That could either raise the stakes in the AFC North this year or

either raise Carson Palmer's blood pressure.

Both. You KNOW those cats will be in Palmer's ear in the huddle after every play.

Report: Tim Tebow wants more than Dez Bryant(profootballtalk.nbcsports.com)
Posted by Michael David Smith on July 28, 2010 4:23 PM ET

The Dallas Cowboys selected Dez Bryant with the 24th pick in the 2010 NFL draft, and the Denver Broncos selected Tim Tebow 25th. Ordinarily, that would mean Tebow should get paid a little bit less than Bryant.

But Tebow apparently wants more money than Bryant, and that's why he wasn't there when the Broncos' rookies reported to training camp today.

Ed Werder of ESPN reported on NFL Live that the holdup on Tebow's contract is the request from agent Jimmy Sexton that a premium be paid to Tebow because he's a quarterback. Sexton wants Tebow to get a bigger signing bonus, higher base salaries and more money overall than Bryant is getting from the Cowboys.

Werder reported that Tebow and the Broncos are close to getting the deal done, but in the mean time, coach Josh McDaniels has called Tebow and expressed disappointment that Tebow didn't report with the rest of the rookies.

"You're missing time and you can't afford to miss it," McDaniels told Tebow, according to Werder. "You're not going to get these snaps back."

Praise Jesus.

uPtoWnNY said:

Report: Tim Tebow wants more than Dez Bryant(profootballtalk.nbcsports.com)
Posted by Michael David Smith on July 28, 2010 4:23 PM ET

The Dallas Cowboys selected Dez Bryant with the 24th pick in the 2010 NFL draft, and the Denver Broncos selected Tim Tebow 25th. Ordinarily, that would mean Tebow should get paid a little bit less than Bryant.

But Tebow apparently wants more money than Bryant, and that's why he wasn't there when the Broncos' rookies reported to training camp today.

Ed Werder of ESPN reported on NFL Live that the holdup on Tebow's contract is the request from agent Jimmy Sexton that a premium be paid to Tebow because he's a quarterback. Sexton wants Tebow to get a bigger signing bonus, higher base salaries and more money overall than Bryant is getting from the Cowboys.

Werder reported that Tebow and the Broncos are close to getting the deal done, but in the mean time, coach Josh McDaniels has called Tebow and expressed disappointment that Tebow didn't report with the rest of the rookies.

"You're missing time and you can't afford to miss it," McDaniels told Tebow, according to Werder. "You're not going to get these snaps back."

Praise Jesus.

Tebow better get his ass in camp or Josh is gonna fuck him up

for costing him his job.

Steelers sign Flozell Adams to a two year deal.

He should help bolster their run game. I know he's a liability in

pass protection at this stage but he provides some much needed beef

on that offensive line. Now if the steelers can get Maurkice Pouncey

signed the o-line can be much maligned.

[Edited 7/29/10 21:30pm]