4_9_E_R_S!!!!! ESPN Refugee BS Thread

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I think this is the first time where a press conference was in my dreams but I just dreamt last night that Harbaugh announced that not only Kaepernick was starting, but also Alex. He went on to say that Alex would start his car, jumpstart it if needed, start a new fashion, etc. I don't remember much except that he gave examples of things you can start that didn't include football. Weird dream.

 

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A little old, but I thought it was funny.

 

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Looks fake to me, as a sleeping guy appears to move before the hit and the kid doesn't look like he's hit at all. The slap noise could be elsewhere. But it was funny and if real, I can empathize with him because I'd be annoyed, too. Though I don't think I'd hit him. I'd just stop cutting his hair wherever I was at and he'd have to go home with half a haircut.

 

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These guys do a lot of Bad Lip Reading videos, anywhere from music videos to politicians and thei debates, etc. Check them out. www.badlipreading.com

 

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New Orleans Hornets to change nickname to Pelicans, according to report - ESPN

 

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I remember when people from this board used to treat Percy Harvin the same way they are currently treating Janoris Jenkins.



NFL's 10 most versatile players
RG3, Troy Polamalu and Percy Harvin among league's top multithreat talents
Updated: December 4, 2012, 1:07 PM ET
By Herm Edwards | ESPN Insider

Redskins QB Robert Griffin III has piled up 714 rushing yards and ranks fourth in Total QBR.

In the NFL, players with multiple skill sets are more important than ever due to the prevalence of spread sets on offense and defenses that are required to use multiple fronts. Players who can serve many uses, such as returning kicks and playing wide receiver or playing cornerback and returning punts, are extremely valuable on 46-man game-day rosters.

On offense, these players help determine coverages. If you have a guy in the backfield who can be motioned out wide, it allows the quarterback to read coverage and determine if the defense is in man or zone. On defense, players who are versatile allow defensive coordinators more leeway in terms of blitzing and flexibility in personnel groupings. For example, a cornerback who is a good blitzer, can play on the outside and can line up in the slot on third down is able to shore up problems for a porous pass defense.

Here is my list of the 10 most versatile players in the NFL:


Percy Harvin, WR, Minnesota Vikings
Coming out of college, Harvin clearly wasn't just a wide receiver, running back and returner; he was a special talent. The only questions regarding Harvin were durability and some potential character issues.

Now that he seems to have gotten his migraine problems under control, the biggest issue for Harvin is staying healthy. There is almost nothing he can't do on the football field.

Harvin can play in the backfield, in the slot or outside as a wide receiver and can return kickoffs, averaging 35.9 yards a return with a touchdown this season. The Vikings have had great success using him on bubble screens and running him up the middle, and he is Christian Ponder's security blanket on third down. Harvin has the power to get extra yards between the tackles and the speed to get around the edge on reverses. A terror for defenses in the open field, he will be even more valuable when Minnesota gets another dangerous wide receiver (or two) to take coverage double-teams away from him.

Antonio Brown, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
Brown has a slight build (5-foot-10, 186 pounds), but he is a game-changer on offense. He has elite speed to beat jams off the line of scrimmage and is very quick-footed. He displays excellent elusiveness in tight spaces on punt returns and became Ben Roethlisberger's favorite target before Brown missed a couple of weeks with an ankle sprain. He has fantastic vision in the open field, and the Steelers love to use him on reverses, bubble screens and slants in Todd Haley's offense. Brown is second on the team in targets with 75.

At age 36, Charles Woodson remains one of the league's most versatile defenders.

Charles Woodson, CB, Green Bay Packers
Even though Woodson will still be out a couple more weeks due to a broken collarbone, he makes this list because he is such a big part of the Packers' 3-4 defense and can cover up so many holes. He is a solid tackler, understands run-gap responsibilities and can even move inside to play nickelback on third downs and during the two-minute drill. This season, the versatile Woodson has played 309 snaps at safety versus 177 snaps at corner. Woodson can diagnose route combinations and zone concepts better than most players in the league and has terrific ball skills even at age 36. The Packers defense is a different unit when he is on the field.

Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Atlanta Falcons
In the second half of the season, the Falcons have used Rodgers more often -- and for good reason. Rodgers brings athleticism and a change of pace from Michael Turner and provides a weapon in the draw and screen games out of the backfield. He has improved at picking up blitzes this season, which will allow him to stay on the field longer. With Julio Jones, Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez on the outside, Rodgers should see single coverage out of the backfield when he runs option and arrow routes and should continue to win those matchups. He will be a vital piece of the Falcons' playoff run.

Troy Polamalu, S, Pittsburgh Steelers
Like Woodson, Polamalu is a supremely gifted and intelligent player who must be accounted for by the offense at all times. He has played only three games this season due to a calf injury, and the Steelers' defense simply isn't the same without him. He creates chaos and makes plays around the ball. As Vince Verhei of Football Outsiders noted earlier this season, Polamalu, by himself, can cut opponents' scoring output by a full touchdown a game. If Pittsburgh wants to make a playoff run this season, Polamalu needs to be healthy.

C.J. Spiller, RB, Buffalo Bills
Spiller has had problems staying healthy and has put the ball on the ground, but he is enjoying a terrific season for Buffalo, leading all running backs with 6.6 yards per carry. Chan Gailey's offense is perfectly suited for Spiller, as it creates matchup problems by spreading defenses out and getting the ball out of Ryan Fitzpatrick's hands quickly (which reduces Spiller's need to pick up blitzes, a weakness for him). This season, Spiller has been effective as a runner and a receiver, piling up 907 rushing yards to go with 339 receiving yards, 107 of which he earned while lining up as a receiver. Spiller is a one-cut runner who sticks his foot in the ground and gets upfield quickly, and he has been particularly effective on quick-hitting draws and sweeps on the inside. However, he is not built to be a workhorse back, and given his durability issues, the Bills should try to limit him to about 20 touches a game.

Aaron Hernandez is a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses.

Aaron Hernandez, TE, New England Patriots
Hernandez is unique because of his combination of size, speed and strength. In short, he is a matchup nightmare. Too big for cornerbacks and too fast for linebackers, Hernandez has excellent agility for his 6-1, 245-pound frame. Although his production has been diminished this season because of injuries (27 catches, 276 yards, two TDs), his versatility is critical to New England's success on offense. He can line up in the backfield and even take some snaps at running back. When the Patriots have two tight ends in the game with Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski, they are nearly unstoppable, because if the defense puts run personnel on the field, Tom Brady will option to a pass. If the defense puts an extra corner in, Brady will option to a run. Good luck stopping this offense once Gronkowski comes back.

Patrick Peterson, CB, Arizona Cardinals
Peterson has great ball awareness and ball skills at cornerback and is probably the best punt returner in the league right now. With four punt returns for touchdowns last season, teams have kicked away from him this season, but he remains a threat. As a corner, Peterson is long-armed, has great recovery speed and is tough. He has a sense of where the ball is when his back is turned, but he is still too loose in his hips and peeks into the backfield too much. He'll get beat by guys because he is not playing the proper technique, but most of the time, his talent makes up for some fundamental issues that he can improve upon.

Robert Griffin III, QB, Washington Redskins
RG3 has taken the league by storm and makes this list because of his dual-threat ability to run the ball and throw with accuracy. He simply runs away from cornerbacks and safeties in the open field. But what's most impressive is his poise in the pocket as a passer. Running the read-option for the Redskins, RG3 has a Total QBR on the season of 73.6 (fourth in the NFL) and has thrown only four interceptions. The big question is whether his body can sustain the volume of designed runs the Redskins have for him -- as well as the number and severity of hits the offensive line is allowing him to take. He needs to take better care of his body, especially after suffering that first concussion.

Delanie Walker, TE, San Francisco 49ers
Coach Jim Harbaugh does a fantastic job with formations, and Walker's 12 catches for 186 yards on the season, including eight of his 25 total targets the past three games, don't reveal how important he is for this 49ers offense. He can line up at fullback, inline tight end or in the slot. Walker can block off the line of scrimmage in the 49ers' jumbo package, is very light on his feet and is surprisingly quick for a tight end. The 49ers should continue to involve Walker in the offense as a safety valve for Colin Kaepernick, especially when teams double Vernon Davis.



Honorable Mentions


Darren Sproles, RB, New Orleans Saints -- The San Diego Chargers are still kicking themselves for letting him go. Sproles has terrific hands and is extremely quick out of his breaks as a receiver. He is also a great punt returner.

Marcel Reece, FB, Oakland Raiders -- With 46 catches for 467 yards and 55 carries for 261 yards, Reece does it all for Oakland. A throwback player who can line up at tailback, fullback and tight end, Reece has helped carry the load this season because of injuries to Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson

 

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Style in Training with Matthew Stafford, Steve Young and Jerry Rice from Van Heusen, Matthew Stafford, Jerry Rice, and Steve Young

 

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Peyton Manning again NFL's top QB
Denver QB retakes the throne; Russell Wilson sees the biggest rise in ranks
Originally Published: December 7, 2012
By Ron Jaworski | ESPN Insider

What a difference four weeks can make.

Since my midseason rankings, five new quarterbacks have claimed starting jobs. While injuries have opened the door in some cases, some quarterbacks are seizing opportunities. And I believe some of them can succeed long term as NFL starters.

Start with Colin Kaepernick. He debuts at No. 20 on my big board, though a lot of that is projection. The potential is great, however, because his athleticism and big arm give the San Francisco 49ers more weapons on offense. He can run with the ball and also take the top off a defense with the deep ball, an element they lacked with Alex Smith. I think Kaepernick will be a keeper.

I've also liked what I've seen from Nick Foles in Philadelphia. He now has a very important audition ahead of him, but from what I've seen and heard from the organization (more on that below), he has some highly desirable qualities for a starting quarterback.

Brady Quinn isn't a new name in the NFL, and maybe now in Kansas City we can see if he can solve his enigmatic pro career. I liked him a lot coming out of Notre Dame, but he always seemed to be in a bad situation once he reached the NFL. While the Chiefs' record is not good, they do have some offensive assets. If he can harness them, he could finally establish himself as a legitimate starter.

But for all the shuffling under center -- and we'll dive deeper into the recent quarterback chaos -- the biggest surprise may be the name who reclaimed the No. 1 spot on my board this week.

A year ago if I told you Peyton Manning would be able to change teams, recover from multiple neck surgeries, return to the NFL and outperform Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, I would have gotten a lot of raised eyebrows. But as the season enters its final quarter, that's precisely what Peyton has done.


1. Peyton Manning
Previous: 3

The fact that Manning is sitting atop these rankings is just remarkable after what he has gone through in the past two years. New team, multiple surgeries -- no problem. Every week, I review the film and see something else he has improved. At this stage of the season, he has mastered the system in Denver, and the players around him understand it as well. Last week's third-quarter touchdown pass to Demaryius Thomas pretty much epitomizes the level Manning is at right now. He dropped back, read the blitz and released the ball when Thomas was on the goal line. It found Thomas's hands in the back of the end zone. Not only is Manning "back," but he is playing some of the best football of his career.



2 . Tom Brady
Previous: 2

He's Old Man River. Brady just keeps rolling along. The changes the Pats have made to their scheme, the injuries they've had to deal with, the lack of a vertical receiving threat -- Brady has negotiated all of it and kept the Pats among 2012's title favorites. This is a more balanced offense, and Brady has benefited from that. "Monday Night Football" is going to be fun, as we'll get to see a couple of hot quarterbacks versus susceptible defenses.



3. Aaron Rodgers
Previous: 1

Rodgers' skill set is still probably superior to any quarterback's. He can throw on run, throw with velocity and throw with accuracy, but his play has been uneven this season. The changes and injuries the Packers have endured at receiver may play a role, as the QB-WR chemistry just doesn't seem to be there. An inconsistent offensive line has hurt as well, requiring a lot of help from chip blocks and keeping tight ends in. The running game has been nonexistent, which puts even more pressure on Rodgers to perform. And he just hasn't been the MVP we saw last season. His talent is tremendous, but he drops because it takes just a little inconsistency for elite quarterbacks like Brady and Manning to pass you.



4. Matt Ryan
Previous: 4

Ryan has been solid throughout the season. I know he'd want some throws back, but after 400-500 throws, you're definitely going to have a few bad ones. I didn't like what the Falcons did against the Saints, as they were unable to go deep much, but that was more of a factor of the offensive line not holding up. If you look at his body of work, he has clearly been a top-five guy all season long.



5. Ben Roethlisberger
Previous: 5

His absence may have some thinking he should have slipped. I'd actually argue that it could have caused him to go higher in these rankings. After seeing the Steelers struggle without Big Ben, aside from a great comeback in Baltimore, we know exactly the kind of impact he has on this team. It is pivotal for the Steelers to keep Roethlisberger healthy. They need his arm, intelligence and ability to extend the play.



6. Matt Schaub
Previous:8

The Texans QB has made a nice little leap. It's been fueled by consistent play, and by winning despite a declining defense that has not been as good in the third quarter of the season. Schaub has brought his team back from behind a few times recently. That's one aspect I always worried about -- those critical times in games where he made mistakes. I'm not seeing that this season and think he has gotten over the hump. He has become much better at dealing with high-pressure, adverse situations.



7. Eli Manning
Previous: 6

Look, if you're a top-10 QB, you're still a great quarterback. But inconsistency has plagued Eli lately. I thought he showed a weary arm around midseason, but after the bye, I saw his strength come back. Against the Redskins, I saw a new problem, though. He looked a little flustered. He seemed to have difficulty getting the offense into the right protections and identifying the open receiver. Maybe that's more of a credit to Jim Haslett and Washington's defense. This is "Eli time," though. As we've seen in the past, the fourth quarter of season is when he usually picks it up.



8. Drew Brees
Previous: 7

This gradual decline has been pretty interesting. Brees started at No. 2 in my preseason rankings and dropped to No. 5, then No. 7 and now No. 8. The cause has been a surprising number of mistakes that are very uncommon for him. It looks as if he is pressing and trying to make every play. You just can't do that. Sometimes the defense wins on a down. Throw the ball away and move forward. Take a breath. Relax. Brees has not been declining in terms of ability; it's just that the results aren't there. Sure, he has faced a lot of pressure this season and shouldered a larger share of the team's leadership due to the coaching suspensions. But he's carried that load in the past, particularly with the NFLPA during the lockout. Maybe it's something of a cumulative effect dating back to the lockout. All those added responsibilities may be taking their toll.



9. Joe Flacco
Previous: 9

Everyone has an opinion on Flacco. Is he good, is he bad, is he elite? For me, he's the same, steady guy every week. Sure, there have been some negative plays, but he also makes big plays for a 9-3 team. All the Ravens do is win under Flacco. If you want something to worry about, be concerned with the receivers' inability to win in man-to-man coverage. Defenses do a good job rerouting and jamming Baltimore's receivers, and when that happens, they struggle to provide Flacco with a clear window. But when they get free on iso routes on the outside, Flacco will destroy defenses. I doubt this will silence any of Flacco's detractors, but if they can take me through the Steelers tape and show me the Ravens receivers winning their matchups on a regular basis, I will applaud you. I'm pretty confident my hands won't need to leave my pockets, though.



10. Jay Cutler
Previous: 10

Cutler is having a tremendous season. He seems to be trusting his receivers, particularly Brandon Marshall, and has the physical abilities to do everything a winning quarterback needs to do. But here's the catch: He is only as good as offensive line will allow him to be. He can throw from every platform, but he shouldn't need to. The line must protect him. He has taken far too many hits this season.



11. Tony Romo
Previous: 12

I'll be blunt. I love Romo. People need to get off his back. The Dallas Cowboys may not win a game without him at quarterback. The Dallas offensive line is average at best. Romo is able to makes plays because he can move around so well. His receivers really lack discipline with their route running. When he is able to connect for a big play with Dez Bryant, it's usually because Romo has bought time with his movement, which has allowed Bryant to uncover in the secondary.



12. Josh Freeman
Previous: 15

The young Buc continues to have a very solid season, and I like how he has rebounded from a down year in 2011. He is taking advantage of a good running game and a balanced offense, which allows him to make plays downfield against defenses conscious of the run. He is a great fit for what the Bucs want to do. They want to run, establish the threat of play-action and take some shots downfield. Freeman can deliver big dividends with that formula.



13. Philip Rivers
Previous: 11

The slide continues. Rivers has dropped to No. 13 from No. 7 in the preseason. I can't say much beyond the fact that he is just not playing well. Maybe you can argue the receivers have declined without Vincent Jackson and they haven't gotten good left tackle play, but it's the bad decisions and bad throws that have doomed Rivers. With his experience, you can't make excuses for that.

 

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14. Matthew Stafford
Previous: 14

Stafford is an incredible physical talent who drives me crazy. You can see so much potential, but until he corrects some flawed fundamentals, there will always be too much inconsistency. For all the great plays, I'll also see sloppy footwork and regular changes in his arm slot change, resulting in sloppy throws. Even with a dynamic receiving corps, Stafford will always be a middle-of-the-pack quarterback until he corrects his mechanics.



15. Andrew Luck
Previous: 16

I could never have foreseen what Luck, RG3 and Russell Wilson have done this season, particularly in terms of the steadiness of their success. Luck is making plays late in games, most recently against Detroit last week. He has shown one of my favorite traits in a young quarterback -- composure after making mistakes. He had 3 interceptions against the Lions, but he showed that great amnesia by staying in the moment and moving on. He needs to cut down on the INTs, though. To date, Luck has nine first-down interceptions, the most in the league. First down needs to be your best down as a quarterback. Defenses are often playing a base scheme, which should be predictable more often than not. Still, I'm blown away by what he has done so far.



16. Robert Griffin III
Previous: 17

We now see why Mike Shanahan was so upset after losing to Carolina. It wasn't because he was packing it in; it's because he saw how good this team could be with Griffin. Look at where the Redskins would be with one more win. I have to applaud what the Skins' offensive coaches have done with Griffin, showing how the spread option and pistol formations can work in the NFL. They've stuck with them, even when they weren't always successful, and RG3 has executed everything well. Contrary to perception, they don't go overboard on options. In the Monday night game against the Giants, the Redskins called only six option plays. But they're often the memorable ones because they yield big chunks of yardage. Combined with the Shanahan running game, the play-action passing game is lethal because of the respect Washington commands running the football. One final note: The maturity I've seen from Griffin, Luck and Wilson is just uncommon. The way they handle the media and their teammates has shown class and character. The way they carry themselves is a testament to their families, colleges and coaches.



17. Andy Dalton
Previous: 19

I believe Dalton can go higher than this. When I watch him on TV, I see the great plays he makes and the decent numbers he puts up. But when I watch him on film, I always find a number of scoring plays he left on the field. Hey, the Bengals win and his stats are good, but when I see what might have been -- it leaves me wanting more. When he starts making those plays, he'll rise considerably and the Bengals will be even better than they already are.



18. Cam Newton
Previous: 20

Newton has settled down a bit, which is good, because I worried about him early on this season. I thought he was playing fast and frenetic, making too many inaccurate throws. But the past few weeks he has been playing more like we expected from the quarterback who made such a splash as a rookie. In the past four games, I've seen more maturity and more accuracy on the game film. His current standing in these rankings is about where we'd expect to find a quarterback in the second half of his second year.



19. Russell Wilson
Previous: 24

Jumping up five spots, Wilson is the biggest riser on the list, continuing his rapid climb. In my first quarter rankings, he sat at No. 31, then made a nice leap to 24 and now 19. He has jumped up 12 spots in his rookie season and deservedly so. We're now seeing him win games for the Seahawks, not just manage the game and avoid making mistakes. He has earned the trust of his coaching staff to play a key role with the game on the line. He was phenomenal against the Bears. The Seahawks got him outside against the pocket, which helped neutralize a Bears defense that likes to slant and stunt with their linemen. And again, I'm seeing a level of class and character uncommon for most quarterbacks, much less a rookie.



20. Colin Kaepernick
Previous: N/A

I see a big upside with Kaepernick. With him under center for San Francisco, the Niners have a vertical game they just didn't have with Smith. Now it's just a matter of getting experience. We saw some mistakes in St. Louis -- and like Jim Harbaugh, I didn't like the play call to run an option that close to the goal line. But Kaepernick's mobility and ability to extend the play will be a big part of the Niners' offense in the fourth quarter of this season.



21. Carson Palmer
Previous: 22

Palmer has been reasonably steady this season given the circumstances in Oakland. Yes, Oakland has a poor record, but hey, its defense is just not very good. Palmer has been a stabilizing force for the offense, is hurt because he is constantly throwing from behind and has put up good production in the process. There just isn't much around him.

 

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22. Sam Bradford
Previous: 21

In time, Bradford has a chance to move into second tier of quarterbacks. He has good ability to throw the ball, and the offense is getting better as season goes on. My knock on him is that he should be more consistent at this stage, which I have not seen from him yet.




23. Ryan Fitzpatrick
Previous: 27

Fitzpatrick plays in a wide-open, gunslinging offense that tries to get the ball out quick, and the Bills have run ball better of late. But Fitzpatrick has gotten better as well, though his mechanics still bug me. He continues to need to focus on them if he wants to make a more significant jump. Too often I see him way off balance with his footwork, which leads to inconsistent throws. Overall, though, he has been much better the past few weeks.



24. Chad Henne
Previous: N/A

Henne has played well since he came on to replace Blaine Gabbert. The Jaguars' passing attack has opened up, and suddenly we've found Justin Blackmon from among the missing. Blackmon exploded onto the stat sheet now that he has a quarterback who can throw the ball downfield with accuracy. It's been a very small sample size, but Henne has been solid.



25. Christian Ponder
Previous: 25

Disappointing. I really can't say it any differently. After the first quarter of the season, I thought he was really coming on, but the second quarter saw a big dip that he has not pulled out of. The troubling thing is that you can't say he is not surrounded with good talent. He has arguably the best running back in the NFL behind him. The Vikings should be dominating out of play-action, but they're not. Quarterbacks make bad decisions, but some are more inexcusable than others. Last week, the Vikings led the Packers 14-10 and were threatening to score again to start the second half. Instead, Ponder throws to a tightly covered Michael Jenkins and watches Morgan Burnett pick it off. It was a play that may have cost Minnesota the game, and potentially a playoff spot.



26. Ryan Tannehill
Previous: 23

Tannehill has slipped a little, but I'm not really that concerned with him as a rookie. I think he'll be in the second tier next season, but right now he just doesn't have a go-to receiver to count on. Quarterbacks, especially young quarterbacks, need that security blanket, but the Dolphins don't have anyone he can depend on to get open or turn a jump ball into a catch. Give him a better receiver corps and his stock will rise.



27. Mark Sanchez
Previous: 26

We are seeing some really poor decision-making from Sanchez, and it has almost cost him his job. There is no way he should be throwing some of the balls he threw last week. He is not a rookie. He has been in big moments before. He has completed passes to make plays and win games late. Heck, he played in Indy in the AFC Championship Game. Now he is almost regularly throwing into coverage. It's mind-boggling because I've seen him make those good plays in the past. As an outside observer, I think we're seeing how a deteriorating quarterback situation in New York is affecting him. The Jets have three quarterbacks in the picture now. Sanchez has not said anything to that effect -- to his credit -- but he is not playing good football and that's the best reason I can think of as to why.



28. Jake Locker
Previous: N/A

I'd like to see Locker improve his quick-twitch and footwork. He is not as accurate as I'd like, but he definitely has a big arm. He needs a good offseason where he can spend significant time with a coach who will imprint solid fundamentals on him. If he gains them, he has the physical skills to improve.



29. Brady Quinn
Previous: N/A

In the right situation, Quinn could be a good quarterback. He had a great game last week under trying circumstances. He just needs confidence in people around him and an organization that has confidence in him. In Kansas City, he has a good cast on offense. I think we'll see him grow and help the Chiefs win some games in the stretch run.



30. Brandon Weeden
Previous: 32

Weeden is raw, but talented, and he is getting better. We've seen the arm strength, but he still demonstrates too many typical young quarterback flaws, such as staring receivers down. I do see him improving each week, though, and believe he is getting coached well, because I can see his mechanics and fundamentals improving. And soon, so will his overall game. It helps that the young Cleveland receivers have hung onto a few balls lately.



31. Nick Foles
Previous: N/A

I see some good upside here. Foles stands 6-foot-6, 240 pounds with a strong arm. We've seen he can be successful when the Eagles have a balanced attack. While he has lost DeSean Jackson, who can take the top off a defense, Bryce Brown is just shredding guys right now. Over the next four games, we'll find out what Foles it all about, and those games will likely determine his fate in Philly. If he doesn't play well, the Eagles will draft a quarterback and Foles' starting career could be over. He does have a few things working in his favor. According to the Eagles, he studies his butt off, and that's the type of hunger to improve you want in a young quarterback.



32. John Skelton
Previous: 32

And the Cardinals' quarterback carousel continues to spin. We've now seen the Cards represented by three guys under center. That's not good. But hey, it's Skelton's team now. He has a strong arm, but somewhere along the line the synapses aren't connecting properly. What I see in Skelton is an inaccurate quarterback who flushes out of pocket too soon. If I'm him, when I have Larry Fitzgerald on my team, somehow, some way I've got to get him the football. Part of that is the offense's design, but if I'm the quarterback, I'm looking for Fitzgerald unless they triple cover him.


Ron Jaworski
NFL analyst / writer

 

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Sanchez shouldn't even be ranked. give it to Alex!

 

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I think this is the first time where a press conference was in my dreams but I just dreamt last night that Harbaugh announced that not only Kaepernick was starting, but also Alex. He went on to say that Alex would start his car, jumpstart it if needed, start a new fashion, etc. I don't remember much except that he gave examples of things you can start that didn't include football. Weird dream.

Another Niner dream. I dreamt that I sold an autographed Kaepernick photo to Kaepernick. I told him how the photo would raise in value over time because of how hard it is to get him to sign anything. (I know that doesn't make any sense.) Then my friends and I went to Universal Studios Orlando and saw Kaepernick there. He told me he was there waiting for the Miami game. I informed him it was in SF, and I didn't see him after that. If it weren't for me, Alex would be starting. So Kaep and a few on here, should thank me.

 

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I've messed up every time I've tried to put a gif up, so randomly testing one here.

Edit: Hmm, I swear I have tried doing the same thing with other gifs to no such success. Oh well, none of them were really that great and now I know it at least can work this way.

 

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I think the Santa Clause is Coming to Town song is a bit illogical as well as creepy. It says he's checking the list he made twice to see who's naughty or nice and that's he's watching you all the time, "so be good for goodness sake." It should be, "so be good for presents sake." Or get a injunction or restraining order from the court. If you value your autonomy and privacy, you'll forego the gadget you want and buy it yourself.

 

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Oh, and the moral of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer is that if you do not have some unique physical feature, you are unneeded and useless - because the perfectly respectable Comet is just another reindeer. I'd have to check to see if saying "all of the other reindeer" indeed meant all or just an exaggeration. Or if it means, "Olive, the other reindeer", in which Olive is a prick who doesn't even deserve to be mentioned. Maybe Comet was nice to him, but yet gets just a passing mention in history as another reindeer despite working just as hard every Christmas as the mutant reindeer.

 

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Just like how in the Ugly Duckling, it isn't a good story that someone ugly feels beautiful or worthy but rather that someone ugly turns out to be good looking after all, now that we know he's not a duck.

 

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Also, "All I Want for Christmas is You" sounds nice, but that's an awful lot to give someone for Christmas. Because then you not only get that person, you get their thoughts, gifts, and everything else. I find it easier to give someone a book or DVD for Christmas. Saying that you don't need all these little things, but just want something big is like me saying that all I want for Christmas is a million dollars. I don't want a television, a computer, a smartphone, season tickets to the Jazz games, new printer, etc. All I want is a million dollars. The singer would agree that the "you" in the song was worth a million bucks, right?