The Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was extremely disappointed when his starting job was taken away to Brett Favre when the 40-year-old future Hall of Famer arrived in middle of last preseason, but Jackson now knows well he is still young and has chance to win the starting job back while Favre’s time already in countdown.
With that knowledge, Jackson’s attitude towards anything Favre is now doing or permitted to do is calm enough to get himself work hard in preparation for the upcoming season. He did not complain at all when Favre did not show for any of this offseason’s workouts and has made it clear that he will also be fine if Favre continues to miss the training camp.
“If he doesn’t show up to Mankato, sign the same time he did last year, that’s fine, that’s more reps for me, Sage (Rosenfels) and Joe (Webb),” Jackson told Chip Scoggins of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “We just basically try to take advantage of it. When he comes backs, be ready mentally and just know what you’re getting yourself into. It’s going to be a long season.”
Talking about the possibility of Favre’s return, Jackson is confident that the quarterback will return to start with the Vikings for another season. What if he does not return? Jackson laughed and joked that he would wear Terry Bradshaw jersey for the whole training camp.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Vikings DE Allen supports Redskins DT Haynesworth
The Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen became one of the people who watched Albert Haynesworth drama with great interests, and according the his recent comments, he seemed to be supporting Haynesworth for holdout against team’s switch to a 3-4 defense.
“I tell you what, I'd show up and just drink water for $30 million,” Allen told KTAR, an interview transcribed by SportsRadioInterviews.com. “Honestly, I don't know the circumstances so I can't judge anybody. I mean, obviously there are some uncertainties there. I'm sure both sides are a little bit at fault. It's one of those things, I'm a firm believer, you sign a contract, and obviously they are doing their part by paying you. Honor the contract by showing up and play it out.”
The Redskins have threatened that if Haynesworth wants to leave he will have to pay the $32 million he received from the team during the past one year back. And Haynesworth did announce that he would appear for the training camp but would do nothing but sit in his beloved Brett Favre jersey watching others working out. I guess he would be glad if he gets to know that Favre’s teammate is supporting him.
“I tell you what, I'd show up and just drink water for $30 million,” Allen told KTAR, an interview transcribed by SportsRadioInterviews.com. “Honestly, I don't know the circumstances so I can't judge anybody. I mean, obviously there are some uncertainties there. I'm sure both sides are a little bit at fault. It's one of those things, I'm a firm believer, you sign a contract, and obviously they are doing their part by paying you. Honor the contract by showing up and play it out.”
The Redskins have threatened that if Haynesworth wants to leave he will have to pay the $32 million he received from the team during the past one year back. And Haynesworth did announce that he would appear for the training camp but would do nothing but sit in his beloved Brett Favre jersey watching others working out. I guess he would be glad if he gets to know that Favre’s teammate is supporting him.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Titans CB Finnegan received confidence from team
The Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan was previously unconfident that he could deal with a starting job well at the left side of defense, but the team showed a great confidence in his ability and still moved him from right to the left during the offseason. What’s more, they even plan to give him the starting job.
As an All-Pro in 2008 season, Finnegan as struggled to play up to his standards in the spring. He used to tell reporters that he gave up way to many catches in spring practices and did not expect to get a starting job. It would be fine for him if he has to watch his teammates play while he was wearing a Terry Bradshaw jersey on sideline.
"I just tried to make too many big plays, and I got away from what I was supposed to do," Finnegan told The Tennessean. "But I want to do more to help this team win, and I felt like at this point in my career I need to be on the (left) side to help even more.”
But the Titans evaluated the cornerback carefully before making the decision. They still take Finnegan as one their best players and believe that he could help the other defensive players the most. Surely, they will continue the observation during training camp before making the final and official decision on starters.
As an All-Pro in 2008 season, Finnegan as struggled to play up to his standards in the spring. He used to tell reporters that he gave up way to many catches in spring practices and did not expect to get a starting job. It would be fine for him if he has to watch his teammates play while he was wearing a Terry Bradshaw jersey on sideline.
"I just tried to make too many big plays, and I got away from what I was supposed to do," Finnegan told The Tennessean. "But I want to do more to help this team win, and I felt like at this point in my career I need to be on the (left) side to help even more.”
But the Titans evaluated the cornerback carefully before making the decision. They still take Finnegan as one their best players and believe that he could help the other defensive players the most. Surely, they will continue the observation during training camp before making the final and official decision on starters.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
CB Cromartie had issue with his hips
The New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie recently missed the team’s minicamp, claiming that there was fatigue in his left hip. However, reporters are guessing that he might use the wrong excuse to take a leave because it was his right hip that was fractured during the 2008 season when he was playing in New Orleans Saints jersey.
Cromartie’s agent Gary Wichard recently told reporters that his client had an issue with his hip without specifying which hip was the one that prevented Cromartie from working out. So did Jets secondary coach Dennis Thurman when he was receiving interview from ESPN.
“His hamstring was fatigued and his hip was fatigued,” Wichard said. “(Thurman) was the one who chose to give him a few reps off. It wasn’t a big deal. At the end of the day, it was not the same hip that was hurt two years ago. It’s a nonissue. It was nothing. It’s typical training fatigue. He’s fine.”
No matter which hip was bothering Cromartie, at least one thing is for sure according to his agent. That is, he is fine and will be ok for game days. Perhaps he was just taking the hip as an excuse for staying out of hard work in minicamp.
Cromartie’s agent Gary Wichard recently told reporters that his client had an issue with his hip without specifying which hip was the one that prevented Cromartie from working out. So did Jets secondary coach Dennis Thurman when he was receiving interview from ESPN.
“His hamstring was fatigued and his hip was fatigued,” Wichard said. “(Thurman) was the one who chose to give him a few reps off. It wasn’t a big deal. At the end of the day, it was not the same hip that was hurt two years ago. It’s a nonissue. It was nothing. It’s typical training fatigue. He’s fine.”
No matter which hip was bothering Cromartie, at least one thing is for sure according to his agent. That is, he is fine and will be ok for game days. Perhaps he was just taking the hip as an excuse for staying out of hard work in minicamp.
Monday, June 28, 2010
You can actually sell service at home
Do you have any idea of what a caterer do? And do you know you can offer mental health counseling at home to make a living? There are many choices in the world for you to live on, and it’s not necessary to work for others. You can absolutely work at home and control your own time and determine your own work time and break time.
Working at home allows you to put on Vikings jerseys when it’s time for Vikings game without worrying that you may lose your job for long-time absence. Take caterer as example, a caterer do not have to be as busy as restaurant waiters or chefs and he can choose himself what orders to accept and what to refuse. By preparing food for large parties, a caterer needs well-equipped kitchens and efficient staff, but comparing to working at restaurant all day long, cooking at home when you feel like to cook is much better.
If you are good at counseling others, you may choose mental health counselor as your job. After learning some therapeutic techniques you may use your talent to treat patients suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, and other mental health disorders. Such a job is really great as you are not only able to bring happiness to others but also wealth to yourself.
Working at home allows you to put on Vikings jerseys when it’s time for Vikings game without worrying that you may lose your job for long-time absence. Take caterer as example, a caterer do not have to be as busy as restaurant waiters or chefs and he can choose himself what orders to accept and what to refuse. By preparing food for large parties, a caterer needs well-equipped kitchens and efficient staff, but comparing to working at restaurant all day long, cooking at home when you feel like to cook is much better.
If you are good at counseling others, you may choose mental health counselor as your job. After learning some therapeutic techniques you may use your talent to treat patients suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, and other mental health disorders. Such a job is really great as you are not only able to bring happiness to others but also wealth to yourself.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Bills RB Lynch loves Jets more than his own team
The Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch recently gave his high praise on the New York Jets in an interview about his favorite John Madden video game. As a game fan, he said that the Jets’ offseason changes would make the team a better one while chasing for the AFC East championship.
"I'm probably not supposed to say that, but I'm excited to see what the Jets are going to do," Lynch told ESPN.com. "I'm real excited. Now that's a team that I'm going to pick and play with on Madden. That's real talk. They made so many moves it's hard to just pinpoint one. I am a running back, and LT … Man, one of the best that ever did it. I'm going to be excited to see him twice a year. Santonio and [Darrelle] Revis and Cromartie over there, that's going to be interesting."
Well, later Lynch said that he was also confident in his own team, telling reporters that the Bills’ backfield would be more productive in new season. He also made a prediction on NFC North champion team Minnesota Vikings, pointing that whether the team is going to play with a quarterback wearing No.4 Brett Favre jersey, it’s still able to make it to NFC championship game appearance.
"I'm probably not supposed to say that, but I'm excited to see what the Jets are going to do," Lynch told ESPN.com. "I'm real excited. Now that's a team that I'm going to pick and play with on Madden. That's real talk. They made so many moves it's hard to just pinpoint one. I am a running back, and LT … Man, one of the best that ever did it. I'm going to be excited to see him twice a year. Santonio and [Darrelle] Revis and Cromartie over there, that's going to be interesting."
Well, later Lynch said that he was also confident in his own team, telling reporters that the Bills’ backfield would be more productive in new season. He also made a prediction on NFC North champion team Minnesota Vikings, pointing that whether the team is going to play with a quarterback wearing No.4 Brett Favre jersey, it’s still able to make it to NFC championship game appearance.
Friday, June 25, 2010
The record of most expensive jersey was broken
While an authentic throwback Terry Bradshaw jersey is available under $200 everywhere and the real worn one’s price never grew up over $10,000, recently an auction for the jersey of Hockey Hall of Famer Paul Henderson broke records of all famous players’ jerseys. When the auction ended on Tuesday night, the jersey was sold at price $1.275 million.
Previously the record of most expensive hockey jersey was held by a game-worn jersey Bobby Orr wore during his rookie season at price $191,200, and the record of highest jersey price was held by the game-worn jersey of former New York Yankees Babe Ruth. Henderson’s jersey is even more expensive than the two jerseys together, and it was bought by one of Canada's richest men, who was reported to hold a net worth of over $1 billion.
Henderson himself was rather calm with another record he made with his worn jersey, saying that he would rather donate it to the Sports Hall of Fame. He was simply glad to know that the buyer planned to place the jersey in a public museum.
Previously the record of most expensive hockey jersey was held by a game-worn jersey Bobby Orr wore during his rookie season at price $191,200, and the record of highest jersey price was held by the game-worn jersey of former New York Yankees Babe Ruth. Henderson’s jersey is even more expensive than the two jerseys together, and it was bought by one of Canada's richest men, who was reported to hold a net worth of over $1 billion.
Henderson himself was rather calm with another record he made with his worn jersey, saying that he would rather donate it to the Sports Hall of Fame. He was simply glad to know that the buyer planned to place the jersey in a public museum.
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