A look at the AFC East!!
By Michelle Jarvis
Contributing Author
Most fans and media of the NFL are already handing the Jets the AFC East title before the season has even started. No one can argue that they had a fantastic off season; beefing up the defense by acquiring Antonio Cromartie from the Chargers and Jason Taylor from the rivaled Dolphins. Not to be outdone by the defensive side of the ball, moves were made to improve the offense; adding veteran playmakers like Steelers 2008 Superbowl MVP Santonio Holmes and Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson. The Jets appear to be taking a “win now” attitude after having traded away numerous draft picks in 2009 for their young quarterback and the above mentioned veterans. Time will tell if the “no longer a rookie” Mark Sanchez is ready to take the next step or head into a sophomore slump, as many young quarterbacks before him have. Read more
Kickin’ it with Fabian and Mike Jenkins!
B-Ballin’ for Bradenton!!
By Steve O’Reilly
Bradenton, Florida is much like any city in the US. This small community, like many others, has been effected by the recent downturn in the economy and as businesses have had to cutback and layoff… big time Bradenton residents stepped up! Read more
New York Giants draft pick Chad Jones in serious car crash
By Gayle Saunders
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LSU’s Chad Jones, one of the nation’s most versatile college athletes, is in “guarded” condition after a serious car crash today in New Orleans, according to TV station WAFB.
Jones, 21, suffered a fractured left leg that exposed arteries and nerves, and doctors were attempting to get blood flowing back into his foot, officials said. He was reportedly in surgery at 10:15am local time.
The accident occurred at approximately 6:15am local time Friday morning.
Jones, who recently was a third-round draft pick of the New York Giants, was a free safety on LSU’s national champions of 2007. He also was on LSU’s College World Series champions in 2009, as a pitcher.
LSU football coach Les Miles tweeted that:
“Just got news about Chad Jones’ car accident. We are praying for Chad and his family. Keep him in your prayers.”
We here at Skinnypost.com send prayers out to Chad Jones and his family at this time.
Video from the scene of the accident.
Drunk Steelers Fan Climbing – FAIL!!!!
18 Games? What do the players think?
By Steve O’Reilly
Recently the NFL and Union Officials have been hashing around the idea of extending the NFL Season from 16 games to 18 games. Some of the concepts have the Pre Season shortened two games from its original 4 along with other concepts that would be different from the way the current set up is. The idea of 20 games any way you slice it, is 20 games. The question is how many are exhibition and how many are regular season are the cornerstone of debate. Under the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) the NFL has the authority to expand the season to 22 games but doesn’t want to so without the consent of the Players Union and without figuring out the financial compensation for the players involved. Read more
Rodney Harrison tees off on Vince Young
By Narada Watson
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In a pre-season game in 2007 Vince Young became a victim of “The Blind Side”. Harrison hit Young with a textbook hit they teach you in pee-wee football! He didn’t see it coming but he felt it!
Madden 2011: Top Player Rankings at each position
Madden NFL 11 Player Ratings: Top Players at Each Position Read more
Rams re-sign safety Atogwe to five-year deal
By Gayle Saunders
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Today it was announced that Oshiomogho Atogwe was resigned by the St. Louis Rams. He received a five-year contract, however the financial terms of the deal were not announced.
“I’m at peace,” Atogwe told the Rams’ official Web site. “I am very excited to be coming back. It was a long drawn-out process, but I believe it was supposed to be that way just so that the right decision could be made. I believe and am thankful that the right decision was made.”
