Wednesday, August 8, 2012

WASHINGTON REDSKINS ARMCHAIR QUARTERBACK

There is a lot of excitement in Washington this year with the addition of RGIII, and understandably, more than a few Washington Armchair Quarterbacks have specifically made a point of observing him at camp.  Word is, he's been pretty inconsistent in all of his throws; short, intermediate and deep.  The Washington Redskins have been handling him with kid gloves, to the extent that there is a coach that stands in the huddle with him singing kumbaya, holding his hand, or whatever else is required to make him feel comfortable.  On these occasions he subsequently throws a good ball.  However, whenever they remove the coach and communicate with him via his helmet, that's when the fun begins.  His passes become inaccurate among other things.  I'm not saying he's on par with Donovan McNabb in the errand throw department, but again, he was never asked to do the things in college that he will be expected to do in the NFL.  This has been giving some fans reason for concern.  


Whether these unsubstantiated observations give you cause for alarm or not, look sharp giving your opinion to whomever will listen in this awesome Washington Armchair Quarterback shirt.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

BLOG FAILURE TURNS TO HAWKING HIS WARES

My attempts at spouting off about sports and stuff has been an abject failure. So, at least for the foreseeable future, I plan on hawking my Zazzle and CafePress wares here instead. Basically focusing on the "...Stuff".  I'm also changing the Look and Feel of this blog a bit in order to shake things up..



Today I'm posting a Pittsburgh Armchair Quarterback plate.  This is perfect for tailgating at Heinz Field.  Not going to the game?  No problem, throw out that Pottery Barn crap and grace your table with a whole set of these fine dishes.  



Monday, August 6, 2012

DID ANDY FAIL TO READ SON GARRETT REID

Multiple media outlets (ESPN article) have reported that Garrett Reid, the oldest son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid, was found dead Sunday morning in his room at training camp at Lehigh University.  His death does not come as a huge surprise to many, given his widely publicized bouts with drugs and the law.
The civil thing is to offer condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Reid family.  I trust the ravenous Philly faithful will give Andy and couple of days before questioning whether Andy failed his sons, particularly Garrett.

I am not the biggest fan of the Eagles, loathe their quarterback, but losing a child has got to be jacked up...

I sincerely wish Andy Reid and his family the best in these difficult times.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

NO HASH FOR TYLER SASH, BUT STILL SUSPENDED

Safety Tyler Sash of the New York Football Giants was suspended four games for violating the NFL’s “Performance Enhancing Drug Policy”.  According to the NFL, he will still be eligible to participate in all of the preseason games and practices.
According to an article in the Columbus Dispatch this morning, Sash went on record claiming that “I took a prescription drug (Adderall) legally under a doctor’s care for an anxiety condition during the offseason in March of this year. The purpose was to help me with public-speaking appearances. I had no idea that this prescription drug was banned by NFL policy. Although I take full responsibility for this situation, I also want to state that I have never cheated or taken performance-enhancing drugs, and I frown on those who do.”
Not surprisingly, Sash added: “I am highly disappointed by the league’s decision.”






Tuesday, July 31, 2012

TENNESSEE TITANS ARMCHAIR QUARTERBACK BUTTON


Tennessee Titans WR O.J. Murdock committed suicide.  Police in Tampa found Murdock, still alive, around 8:30 a.m. inside his car with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident took place in front of Middleton High School, where Murdock made a name for himself as a football star and state champion sprinter in track and field.

According to an article in the Atlanta Black
Star, He was taken to Tampa General Hospital, where he later was pronounced dead. The Titans reported that Murdock did not report to training camp over  because of what it called a “personal issue.”

Various outlets have reported that the reserve WR had spent the last year battling back from an Achilles injury as he prepared for this year’s training camp. 

However, there was no official word about possible reasons for O.J. Murdock to take his own life.



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Monday, July 30, 2012

THE TEBOW-SANCHEZ QUARTERBACK CONTROVERSY

Anxious to see how things develop between Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow at Jets camp this summer up there in Cortland, NY. I have no doubt Sanchez is (and will continue to be) the 'starter', with Tebow listed as the number two,  but playing in certain packages under various circumstances. The number and frequency that those packages are employed will be the thing to watch.  That at least is how things are currently configured at the end of July, and how things will go throughout the season barring injury.
There was a lengthy article in the New York Times this Sunday, presumably intended to stir up a quarterback controversy where by all other accounts there isn't any.  The article is actually a good accounting of NFL quarterback controversies in the past, some even remotely relevant to the situation in New York today.  Rest assured that head FOOT-ball coach Rex Ryan has spent considerable time kicking around his options.  He and offensive coordinator Tony Sparano will be employing some semblance of a two-quarterback system, so there is already an expectation that the two will be routinely seeing a fair amount of playing time.  I suspect that the quarterback controversy in New York is simply much ado about nothing.
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Sunday, July 29, 2012

PEYTON MANNING MILESTONE REACHED


Peyton Manning met a milestone Saturday, practicing in full pads for the first time in nearly 18 months.
This marked his first real practice since coming back from a nerve injury that prevented him from playing all last season,  and was a major factor in the noodle-necked QB being released from the Indianapolis Colts.
It has only been a couple of days since the start of Broncos training camp, so it is really far too soon to know whether Manning's health will prove to be a liability to either himself or the team.  Both players and coaches have suggested that Peyton Manning is fully recovered.

Now that number 18 has put on the pads, the next big test will be how he and his neck respond to the first significant hit.  There is no way of knowing when that will be.  Could be in preseason or could come a lot sooner from some rookie desperate to make the team.  The Chicago Bears will get the first opportunity at testing out his neck on August 9th in an exhibition game.  The Pittsburgh Steelers will get their chance on September 9th when the games count.
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