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Playoffs? You Kidding Me?: Ravens Will Get There, but They Won’t Go Far
Posted: 8th December 2009 by Jarrett Carter in NFL
Despite the title of this post, I do believe that the Ravens will still make the playoffs as a wild card team.
At which point they will be promptly throttled by their opening round opponent, likely the Denver Broncos.
Out of sorts doesnÆt begin to describe this team, and the responsibility falls squarely on the shoulders of the coaches.
Most of the positivity that the Ravens have enjoyed despite reverting back to Brian ...
Gilbert Arenas, Washington Wizards Lose the Handle in Detroit
Posted: 7th December 2009 by Jarrett Carter in NBA
Under the very reasonable assumption that the talent-stocked Washington Wizards could easily overpower an undermanned Detroit Pistons squad on Sunday night, I didn't bother to watch the game.
I was painfully reminded of the old refrain about making assumptions when the
LaRon Landry Can’t Play Safety, So How About Linebacker?
Posted: 6th December 2009 by Jarrett Carter in NFL
Contrary to popular sentiment, LaRon LandryÆs biggest problem as an NFL safety isnÆt going for big hits or misjudging routes. ItÆs that he has too much space in which to operate and too much time to think about what to do with it.
So maybe the Redskins should put this characteristic to good use and put Landry at weak side linebacker. TheyÆre better off with a corner at the position than ...
After a heartbreaking loss like the one the Redskins just suffered at the hands of the Saints, you never want to dwell on what went wrong, who missed what, and what owner caused it all. The easy route for a blogger would be to rip Sean Suisham for a missed field goal that would’ve insured a win and a halfway decent highlight for this year’s NFL Films package.
Instead, Suisham is ...
While long gone from Washington, former Wizards and current 76ers coach Eddie Jordan still has a thing against big men. This time its Elton Brand , who isnÆt one percent of the douchebag Brendan Haywood is, but is in just as big of a doghouse in Philly.
Talked with Eddie Jordan today and asked him if he wanted to keep Brand coming off the bench and if he liked him ...
HereÆs the problem with Redskins fans that would laugh off the possibility of Charlie Weis coming to Washington; itÆs that same kind of situation that got your team and your emotions into this mess in the first place.
LetÆs go over the facts about this gloriously hypothetical scenario. Vinny Cerrato, the GM that canÆt do enough to get fired, has Notre Dame ties. LetÆs assume for a moment that these ties ...
SoàAbout this Brotherhood Thing With Ray Lewis and Ray Rice
Posted: 3rd December 2009 by Jarrett Carter in NFL
From the jump, please know that IÆm not insinuating anything inappropriate orálasciviousáabout Ray Lewis or Ray Rice.
But it is truly interesting to watch the burgeoning brother-to-brother dynamic between Lewis, a grizzled-14-year veteran who could motivate a glass of water; and Rice, the second-year, hard running mighty mouse who is the heart of the RavensÆoffense.
Ray Lewis has played beside some great defensive players; Ed Reed, Terrell Suggs and Trevor ...
Is Gilbert Arenas Being Targeted By NBA Referees?
Posted: 3rd December 2009 by Jarrett Carter in NBA
He seems to think so. And has no problem disclosing as much to the media.
ôThey made this new rule, I donÆt know what it is àitÆs frustrating this season. I used to average about 11 or 12 free-throws a game*, now I canÆt even get a call. I feel like theyÆre profiling me as a player.
IÆm creating all the contact, and IÆm saying thatÆs what a scorer is supposed ...
Gregg Williams and What Would’ve Been for the Washington Redskins
Posted: 3rd December 2009 by Jarrett Carter in NFL
Sure, Gregg Williams is internationally known and locally reviled as a loud mouth jerk, but what would the fortunes of the Washington Redskins have been under his tenure as head coach, instead of the 3-8 debacle preparing to face his defense this Sunday?
Maybe Vinny Cerrato wouldÆve drafted differently. Perhaps the team still secures Brian Orakpo as its first overall pick, but maybe there is a premium placed on offensive ...
Should the Ravens’ Mark Clayton Be Defined by Numbers?
Posted: 3rd December 2009 by Jarrett Carter in NFL
The simple answer is yes; professional athletes and teams are heralded or jeered by wins and losses and the stats that amount to them.
But is it that simple for RavensÆreceiver Mark Clayton? Between dropped passes, more attention from Joe Flacco to other receivers, and the occasional big play down the field, it may not all be so simple.
But since catching 67 passes for 939 yards and five touchdowns in ...