QB Jeff Garcia, an eight-year vet with 99 games under his belt, looks to be coach John Gruden’s signal caller. Over his career, Garcia has completed 60.9% of his throws for 20,385 yards. He’s thrown 99 TDs and 73 INTs with a rating of 86.4. Continue reading “NFL- Gruden and Garcia may be a Perfect Match”
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ESPN.com reports that the Portland Trailblazers will choose Greg Oden first in this year’s NBA draft. The choice was between Ohio State freshman star center Oden and freshman small forward Kevin Durant from the Texas Longhorns. Durant won just about every college award possible prior to declaring for the draft.
It’s a no-brainer. The Dallas Cowboys, who tend to look at talent and not character, are interested in Tank Johnson. Johnson, who was released by the Bears a few days ago after yet another run-in with the law, is a young defensive tackle with good moves, energy and quickness. He’s currently serving a suspension for previous legal problems. Continue reading “NFL- Tank May Have a Job”
Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson have each been docked 100 points off their Nextel Cup Series standings. The penalties were assessed for violations related to vehicle alterations discovered last Friday. Continue reading “NASCAR- Penalties Assessed”
Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Gilbert Arenas are just three of over a dozen quality NBA players who will be free agents next year. Teams looking to make a power move towards the championship may want to clear out some salary cap room. Many of these guys—most—don’t come cheap. That makes the free agent market slim for the big time players. Continue reading “NBA- Free Agents Free Up League in 2008”
With the Chicago Bears waiving defensive tackle Tank Johnson what will Lovie Smith do to bolster the team’s defense? In three years and 46 games with the Bears, Johnson had 63 tackles, 52 solo and 9 sacks. Continue reading “NFL- Tank is Gone, What About Bears “D?””
The Chicago Bears have had enough and waived Tank Johnson after the defensive tackle was pulled over by Phoenix police who found him to be speeding and “DUI Impaired to the Slightest Degree.â€? Johnson had spent two months in jail on a gun charge and has been in trouble with the law numerous other times. Continue reading “NFL – Tank Johnson Jettisoned”
Detroit point guard, Chauncey Billups has exercised the opt out clause in his contract, which means he has terminated his contract with the Pistons a year early. This year, Billups played in 70 games, averaging 17.0 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 7.2 APG and 1.2 SPG. He shot 43% from the floor, 35% from downtown and 88% from the free throw line. The 30 year old has played 10 seasons in the NBA, playing for Boston, Toronto, Denver, Minnesota and Detroit. He’s been a member of the Pistons since the 2002- 2003 season. Continue reading “NBA – “Chauncey Billups” Worth More than $6.8 million”
When strong safety Donovin Darius was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars on June 14, no one was more surprised than the nine-year veteran. Darius, 31, has been rehabbing a broken ankle, which kept him out of 10 games and out of spring workouts.
Continue reading “NFL – Strong Safety Donovin Darius May Suit Up”
Ever since Dan Marino retired, the Miami Dolphins have been in search of a high-quality replacement. Of course, it’s tough to find the next, young QB who’s going to turn things around. Often first round QBs don’t work out. Other times late picks or guys who aren’t picked—Tom Brady and Kurt Warner respectively—lead teams to Super Bowls and league championships. Continue reading “NFL – Whatever Happened to Dan Marino?”