FOLLOW THE LEADER: Jeff Fisher Helps Car Crash Victims
By Gayle Saunders
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Jeff Fisher gives the St. Louis Rams fans a glimpse of what kind of coach their getting for their franchise. Not only is he a leader on the field but he follows suit off the field.
According to WKRN-TV. This past Sunday, the newly hired rams coach arrived at the scene of a car crash in Brentwood, Tenn. Coach Fisher was the first to arrive at the scene, where a Nissan Altima went off the road and overturned after hitting a pole.
A 17-year-old driver lost control of the vehicle, while a 13-year-old passenger was thrown from the car. On his way home, Fisher encountered the victims on the side of the road. The coach stayed with the victims and attempted to provide aid until medical help arrived.
Fisher did not want to take credit for what he did as he was just doing a good deed that anyone else would do.
“I got there after, I saw him, we were going to our cars, (but I) didn’t speak to him,” Brentwood Vice Mayor Rod Freeman said of Fisher. “If he stopped and helped, that is fantastic and I appreciate it.”
The 17 year old driver was released from the hospital, however the 13-year-old was listed in critical but stable condition at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.
Skinnypost.com takes our hats off to Jeff Fisher for doing what any leader would do. A big shout out to the teens for a healthy and speedy recovery!
Derrick Mason Steps Away From the Game
By Gayle Saunders
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The long time NFL vet Derrick Mason, stepped away from the game on Monday. He leaves as the all-time leading receiver for the Ravens.
Masons 15th season didn’t go as expected, as he was cut by the Ravens, traded by the Jets, and then released by the Texans all in the same year.
“I’m done,” Mason told Scout.com. “I won’t be playing football. I leave it healthy and able to run and walk and not take a half-hour or 45 minutes to get out of bed. Me leaving now, even though it didn’t happen the way I wanted it to happen, I had a good run.”
In Mason’s career, the 38 year old went to two Pro Bowls, and had 943 receptions which is 11th all-time. Mason had 453 receptions with the Titans where he started his career (1997-2004). In Baltimore he caught 471 passes from 2005-2010.
Mason leaves the game with no regrets, as he always left everything on the field. The savvy veteran plans to pursue a career in broadcasting.
FANTASY FOOTBALL PICKUPS: Week 16
By Gayle Saunders
Lets get ready for week 16! The moment you’ve been waiting for should finally be here. I’m assuming you’re in the championship finals like myself and playing for the prize. Now even though I believe in the ”if its not broke then don’t fix it” rule, There might be one or two guys that could help your lineup last minute. Below are some pick ups for this week. As always Good luck this week and stay thirsty my friends!
QUARTERBACKS
Matt Moore -Miami Dolphins - Its safe to say that any QB going up against the Patriots will put up numbers…enter Matt Moore. Don’t front on Moore, as he’s had at least one TD in five straight games with nine TDs in that time frame. The Patriots have given up multiple TDs to six of the last eight QBs they’ve faced. #NUFFSAID
Rex Grossman – Washington Redskins - Grossman again? Yes again! He gets the Minnesota Vikings who have been shredded like taco meat these days. In the last 9 games they’ve given up 25 touchdown passes. Yup I did not studder.
Kyle Orton – Kansas City Chiefs - Last but not least Mr. Kyle Orton is relevant again . Last week he quietly put up close to 300 yards against the Packers and this week he gets the Raiders Defense who have allowed multiple TDs in the last 7 games.
RUNNING BACKS
Donald Brown -Indianapolis Colts - Brown came to life last week against the Titans and showed and proved that he is not a bust. He had 161 on the day and 1 TD. Look at the numbers Brown has had 3 TD’s in the last 4 games. My only concern is he faces a tougher defense this week with the Texans…so he’s a risky start, but if your in need feel free to deploy.
Kahlil Bell – Chicago Bears – Bell had 15 carries for 65 yards and caught five passes for 43 yards with a touchdown in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Seahawks. The fact that the Bears offense has been super shaky and they play the recently Lets get ready for week 16! The moment you’ve been waiting for should finally be here. I’m assuming you’re in the championship finals like myself and playing for the prize. Now even though I believe in the “if its not broke then don’t fix it” rule, There might be one or two guys that could help your lineup last minute. Below are some pick ups for this week. As always Good luck this week and stay thirsty my friends!
QUARTERBACKS
Matt Moore -Miami Dolphins - Its safe to say that any QB going up against the Patriots will put up numbers…enter Matt Moore. Dont front on Moore, as he’s had at least one TD in five straight games with nine TDs in that time frame. The Patriots have given up multiple TDs to six of the last eight QBs they’ve faced. #NUFFSAID
Rex Grossman – Washington Redskins - Grossman again? Yes again! He gets the Minnesota Vikings who have been shredded like taco meat these days. In the last 9 games they’ve given up 25 touchdown passes. Yup I did not studder.
Kyle Orton – Kansas City Chiefs - Last but not least Mr. Kyle Orton is relevant again . Last week he quietly put up close to 300 yards against the Packers and this week he gets the Raiders Defense who have allowed multiple TDs in the last 7 games.
RUNNING BACKS
Donald Brown -Indianapolis Colts - Brown came to life last week against the Titans and showed and proved that he is not a bust. He had 161 on the day and 1 TD. Look at the numbers Brown has had 3 TD’s in the last 4 games. My only concern is he faces a tougher defense this week with the Texans…so he’s a risky start, but if your in need feel free to deploy.
Kahlil Bell – Chicago Bears – Bell had 15 carries for 65 yards and caught five passes for 43 yards with a touchdown in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Seahawks. The fact that the Bears offense has been super shaky and they play the recently embarrased Packers…the Bears could be passing heavily and will probably be playing from behind. (Which translates to catches out of the backfield and extra garbage fantasy numbers)
WIDE RECEIVERS
Demaryius Thomas – Denver Broncos - The young Thomas is starting to put up consistent numbers with 18 catches for 338 yards and three TDs over the last three games. Tebow is looking his way folks and has now become his “go-to” guy. He gets Buffalo this week and is a solid play for sure!
Nate Burleson – Detroit Lions - With Megatron playing across from him he finally got his swag back last weekend with seven catches for 81 yards and a TD against the Raiders. If you play in a PPR league feel free to give this guy a play.
Derrius Heyward Bey - DHB put up sick numbers last week vs the lions with eight catches for 155 yards and a score against the Lions. Any Raider fan will tell ya he’s hot & cold and when he’s hot he’s HOT. He had a decent game the last time he face the Chiefs so fee free to deploy as a flex play or WR3. He’s a risky play though you’ve been warned.
Jabar Gaffney – Washington Redskins – Last week Gaffney caught a team high six passes for 85. The week before he hauled in six passes for 92 yards with a touchdown. The facts folks… Gaffney has caught at least five passes and 72 yards in four of the last five games. He has a good matchup against a weak Vikings secondary.
TIGHT ENDS
Brent Celek – Philadelphia Eagles - Some people (which is odd) have not picked up on Celek yet. He’s been a solid play ever since his coming out party against the Cowboys. Last week he had a monster game vs the Jets where he had five grabs for 156 yards and a score. The sad part is he almost had another score on a 73 yard catch & run. He is being targeted heavily these days over the middle and on TE screens. He needs to be picked up if he’s out there in your league.
Jared Cook – Tennessee Titans – Cook finally showed some decent numbers last week when he had nine catches for 103 yards on the Colts D. You have to hope that the Titans get pass heavy vs the Jags for Cook to duplicate these numbers! If in need and your a gambling man look Cook’s way.
DEFENSE
Washington Redskins- You saw what the Redskins defense did to the Giants right? The Redskins played tough and had three sacks and three interceptions. When your facing a team whose lost 6 consecutive games like the Vikings and has turned over the ball 16 times in that time fram… its a no brainer folks!
Tennessee Titans - I know they came up lame against the Colts …BUT the Jaguars have only scored more than 14 points one time this season. Let me remind you were in the 16th week. Numbers don’t lie. Packers…the Bears could be passing heavily and will probably be playing from behind. (Which translates to catches out of the backfield and extra garbage fantasy numbers)
WIDE RECEIVERS
Demaryius Thomas – Denver Broncos - The young Thomas is starting to put up consistent numbers with 18 catches for 338 yards and three TDs over the last three games. Tebow is looking his way folks and has now become his “go-to” guy. He gets Buffalo this week and is a solid play for sure!
Nate Burleson – Detroit Lions - With Megatron playing across from him he finally got his swag back last weekend with seven catches for 81 yards and a TD against the Raiders. If you play in a PPR league feel free to give this guy a play.
Derrius Heyward Bey - DHB put up sick numbers last week vs the lions with eight catches for 155 yards and a score against the Lions. Any Raider fan will tell ya he’s hot & cold and when he’s hot he’s HOT. He had a decent game the last time he face the Chiefs so fee free to deploy as a flex play or WR3. He’s a risky play though you’ve been warned.
Jabar Gaffney – Washington Redskins - Last week Gaffney caught a team high six passes for 85. The week before he hauled in six passes for 92 yards with a touchdown. The facts folks… Gaffney has caught at least five passes and 72 yards in four of the last five games. He has a good matchup against a weak Vikings secondary.
TIGHT ENDS
Brent Celek - Philadelphia Eagles - Some people (which is odd) have not picked up on Celek yet. He’s been a solid play ever since his coming out party against the Cowboys. Last week he had a monster game vs the Jets where he had five grabs for 156 yards and a score. The sad part is he almost had another score on a 73 yard catch & run. He is being targeted heavily these days over the middle and on TE screens. He needs to be picked up if he’s out there in your league.
Jared Cook - Tennessee Titans - Cook finally showed some decent numbers last week when he had nine catches for 103 yards on the Colts D. You have to hope that the Titans get pass heavy vs the Jags for Cook to duplicate these numbers! If in need and your a gambling man look Cook’s way.
DEFENSE
Washington Redskins- You saw what the Redskins defense did to the Giants right? The Redskins played tough and had three sacks and three interceptions. When your facing a team whose lost 6 consecutive games like the Vikings and have turned over the ball 16 times in that time frame…its a no brainer folks!
Tennessee Titans - I know they came up lame against the Colts …BUT the Jaguars have only scored more than 14 points one time this season. Let me remind you were in the 16th week. Numbers don’t lie.
Kenny Britt’s Monday MRI confirmed that he has a torn ACL and MCL
By Gayle Saunders
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Well bad news for Titans fans as Kenny Britt’s Monday MRI confirmed that he has a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season.
He’s facing a lengthy rehab after reconstructive surgery. The good news is Britt has no history of serious injuries and just turned 23. He’s got a better shot to return at 100 percent than most players would.
With Kenny Britt gone for the season, fellow wideouts Nate Washington, Damian Williams, and Lavelle Hawkins will have to step up and make plays. Most likely the Titans will get tight end Jared Cook more involved in the passing game.
No Blackout: Jaguars sell just enough tickets
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Looks like the folks of Jacksonville can let out a sigh of releif…The Jaguars have recently just enough tickets to lift the NFL’s television blackout. So fans will get to see them take on division rival Tennessee Titans.
In total the Jaguars have 1,400 non-premium tickets left for Sunday’s game. Senior Vice President in charge of slaes and marketing, Macky Weaver, says the Jaguars sold roughly 2,500 tickets in the past 24 hours.
Good news for the USO, 1,400 extra tickets were bought and will be given to them so that they can have a strong military presence for the NFL’s 9/11 tribute.
Last season the Jags were able to show all of their home games versus in 2009 when they blacked out a total of seven games.
Randy Moss Speaks to Young Inmates
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Unfortunately Randy has had a first hand experience with being a troubled teen, however Moss is taking his negative past and turning it into a positive.
On the football field, Moss led the DuPont Panthers to back-to-back state championships in 1992 and 1993. He was a star at wide receiver and defensive back, returned kickoffs and punts, and was the team’s kicker and punter. In 1994, he was West Virginia’s Football & Basketball Player of the Year.
Off the field growing up in Rand,West Virginia, Randy Moss got into some trouble which paved the way for a slow start to his college career. It first started with a fight with a fellow student at DuPont High School that landed him in jail for 30 days. The fight caused Moss to lose his scholarship to the University of Notre Dame. Moss was expelled from DuPont and eventually completed his education at Cabell Alternative School.
The next year Moss failed a drug test which violated the terms of his probation, which caused him to lose his chance at a college career at Florida State University. Before Randy Moss even suited up for the Seminoles he was kicked off the team. He served an additional 60 days in jail for the probation violation
Moss took two college courses as part of his work-release program and transferred the credits to Marshall University, where he became a Heisman Trophy finalist in 1997.
With all that being said, last week the 34 year old Randy Moss had an opportunity to sit down with a group of inmates at the West Virginia Industrial Home for Youth.
Given his past, Randy’s words hold weight:
“Everybody is entitled to a mistake or two or three,” Moss said of his visit to the facility. “I don’t want them to think my road was easy. I’ve had some bumps in the road.
“I’ve been there. I’ve been where they are. I’ve worn those orange jumpsuits.”
Justin Gage’s Sick Catch vs 49ers
Chris Brown gives Roy Williams the stiff arm
Marc Mariani Kick 98 yd return TD vs Broncos
Eddie George Stiff Arms Ray Lewis
With a separated shoulder, Eddie George stiff armed Ray Lewis to the ground hard and then got in his face to let him know that he got absolutely owned!
