Friday, April 6, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Examining & Ranking the 2012 NFL Draft Quarterbacks
These years draft class has a few for sure stars like Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III but once you get beyond those two there are quite a few mediocre quarterbacks in this class as well.
1. Robert Griffin III Baylor
He's got all the tools for a star at the next level and he has the best mobility any NFL scout has ever seen. Imagine a Mike Vick talent but instead with world class sprinter speed how could he not be the first pick in the NFL Draft? RGIII also has the best deep ball out of all the quarterbacks in this draft class and can throw it 60 yards down the field and drop it on a dime something I have never seen Mike Vick do consistently. He's also proved in college he can carry a team on his shoulders something I never saw from Andrew Luck. The only negative on RGIII is he wasn't groomed in a pro-style offense.
2. Andrew Luck Stanford
He also has all the tools including under recognized athleticism, he has the ability to escape the pocket and even scramble for a few yards sort of like an Aaron Rodgers. The one thing I'm skeptical about is whether or not he can play on a team that all depends on him like the Colts would. At Stanford he always had a good sometimes great running game which took a lot of pressure off of him but in Indy there is NO running game whats so ever. Andrew Luck did play in a pro style system at Stanford which will definitely benefit him in the NFL.
3. Nick Foles Arizona
Quietly he had a great career at Arizona until his senior year but still may be a top 32 first round draft pick. His arm is good, he ran a pro-style offense at UofA, is a great leader, has great poise in the pocket, throws a great ball under duress, and even has pretty decent size. He's also 5 years younger than Brandon Weeden and needs less development than Weeden.
4. Brandon Weeden Oklahoma St.
He has probably the best arm in the draft I would compare it alot to Cutler, he has better accuracy than Cutler. The two major negatives to his draft stock are his age 29, and the fact that he played in a spread offense and it would take some time for him to get acquainted with a pro system in the NFL. Weeden is also a great leader and made guys better around him and can fit balls in holes only a few quaterbacks' could fit them.
5. Brock Osweiler Arizona St.
If Brandon Weeden has a good arm Osweiler has a CANON, he has probably the best arm I've seen from a college football quarterback. He also has tremendous size at 6' 7" but athleticism to go along with it. His pocket awareness still isn't quite where you want it to be. He played in a pro-style offense which is a plus but will need a year or two to become starting material in the NFL.
6. Kirk Cousins Michigan St.
He definitely won't be a star in the NFL but will be a very good quarterback, probably something like a Ryan Fitzpatrick. He has average measureables like arm strength, size, accuracy, and pocket awareness. In the great words of Skip Bayless "all he does is win." He too won't start right away and probably not for a few years, he played in the Big Ten so the transition for him will be easier than most. He's a great leader and can be a great person in the locker room.
Next Blog: Ranking the running backs, who really is the best back in this years draft class is it LaMichael James find out next time.
1. Robert Griffin III Baylor
He's got all the tools for a star at the next level and he has the best mobility any NFL scout has ever seen. Imagine a Mike Vick talent but instead with world class sprinter speed how could he not be the first pick in the NFL Draft? RGIII also has the best deep ball out of all the quarterbacks in this draft class and can throw it 60 yards down the field and drop it on a dime something I have never seen Mike Vick do consistently. He's also proved in college he can carry a team on his shoulders something I never saw from Andrew Luck. The only negative on RGIII is he wasn't groomed in a pro-style offense.
2. Andrew Luck Stanford
He also has all the tools including under recognized athleticism, he has the ability to escape the pocket and even scramble for a few yards sort of like an Aaron Rodgers. The one thing I'm skeptical about is whether or not he can play on a team that all depends on him like the Colts would. At Stanford he always had a good sometimes great running game which took a lot of pressure off of him but in Indy there is NO running game whats so ever. Andrew Luck did play in a pro style system at Stanford which will definitely benefit him in the NFL.
3. Nick Foles Arizona
Quietly he had a great career at Arizona until his senior year but still may be a top 32 first round draft pick. His arm is good, he ran a pro-style offense at UofA, is a great leader, has great poise in the pocket, throws a great ball under duress, and even has pretty decent size. He's also 5 years younger than Brandon Weeden and needs less development than Weeden.
4. Brandon Weeden Oklahoma St.
He has probably the best arm in the draft I would compare it alot to Cutler, he has better accuracy than Cutler. The two major negatives to his draft stock are his age 29, and the fact that he played in a spread offense and it would take some time for him to get acquainted with a pro system in the NFL. Weeden is also a great leader and made guys better around him and can fit balls in holes only a few quaterbacks' could fit them.
5. Brock Osweiler Arizona St.
If Brandon Weeden has a good arm Osweiler has a CANON, he has probably the best arm I've seen from a college football quarterback. He also has tremendous size at 6' 7" but athleticism to go along with it. His pocket awareness still isn't quite where you want it to be. He played in a pro-style offense which is a plus but will need a year or two to become starting material in the NFL.
6. Kirk Cousins Michigan St.
He definitely won't be a star in the NFL but will be a very good quarterback, probably something like a Ryan Fitzpatrick. He has average measureables like arm strength, size, accuracy, and pocket awareness. In the great words of Skip Bayless "all he does is win." He too won't start right away and probably not for a few years, he played in the Big Ten so the transition for him will be easier than most. He's a great leader and can be a great person in the locker room.
Next Blog: Ranking the running backs, who really is the best back in this years draft class is it LaMichael James find out next time.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
NFL Conference Championship Preview and Picks
A shocking development in the playoffs thus far is that two of the top three quarterbacks lost last week in Brees and Rodgers and two mediocre quarterbacks made it to the last step before the super bowl. Flacco vs. Brady and Smith vs. Manning who will win and punch their ticket to Indianapolis for the Super Bowl?
Ravens vs Patriots: Two years ago the Ravens embarrassed New England at Foxboro even in spite of Joe Flacco and will probably have to do the same this time around. Brady looked unstoppable last week against Denver and the Ravens defense looked below average against TJ Yates and the run. It took three well timed interceptions for the Ravens to squeak by the Texans. If the Ravens have a shot the defense has to hold Brady to field goals, stop the run, and Ray Rice MUST have at least 20 touches via the pass and the run.
However, the Patriots offense looks like a juggernaut and I don't think there is anyway in heck that the Ravens defense can cover the two athletic tight ends that New England has in Gronkowski and Hernandez. These two will probably take the two best corners the Ravens have which leaves Wes Welker to produce which he is more than capable of doing. In my opinion the Patriots will flip the script on Baltimore and blow them out this time leaving people to question if Flacco is a legitimate quarterback and the Ravens defense as Tom Brady will shred them Sunday afternoon.
My Pick: Patriots by 10
Giants vs 49ers: In a battle of two teams hardly anyone would've picked to be the last two standing in the NFC one team (Giants) has a defense that rushes the passer with the best of any team and the other (49ers) that has the best linebacking corp in football. The Giants are on FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIREEEEEEEE! and Eli Manning is playing a lot like his older brother Peyton, the running game has shown up the last two playoff games and they dominated the Packers in every aspect of the game a week ago. If the Giants want to win this game they have to stop the 49ers running game and get constant pressure on Alex Smith to force him into quick ill advised decisions something I think they'll be able to do. The Giants also have to make big plays in the passing game like they have the last few weeks with either Victor Cruz or Hakeem Nicks and the running game must at least keep the linebackers at bay.
The 49ers keys to victory are simple and the core of their success keep the opposing quarterback off the field by running the ball with Frank Gore, be effective with the play-action, get pressure on the quarterback with Justin and Aldon Smith, and punch the ball into the endzone. Please 49ers score touchdowns kicking field goals won't win you this game. last but not least either Crabtree or Vernon Davis need to have a big game and a couple big plays just like last week against the Saints. In conclusion 49ers and Giants on paper looks fairly even and is a battle of the two hottest teams in the NFC over the past 2 months it will be close and I think Eli Manning will play New England once again in the Super Bowl...What....? DEJA VU MUCH?!?!?!?!?!
My Pick: Giants by 4
Next Blog: Recap on the NFL Conference Championship games as well as a Super Bowl Preview
Ravens vs Patriots: Two years ago the Ravens embarrassed New England at Foxboro even in spite of Joe Flacco and will probably have to do the same this time around. Brady looked unstoppable last week against Denver and the Ravens defense looked below average against TJ Yates and the run. It took three well timed interceptions for the Ravens to squeak by the Texans. If the Ravens have a shot the defense has to hold Brady to field goals, stop the run, and Ray Rice MUST have at least 20 touches via the pass and the run.
However, the Patriots offense looks like a juggernaut and I don't think there is anyway in heck that the Ravens defense can cover the two athletic tight ends that New England has in Gronkowski and Hernandez. These two will probably take the two best corners the Ravens have which leaves Wes Welker to produce which he is more than capable of doing. In my opinion the Patriots will flip the script on Baltimore and blow them out this time leaving people to question if Flacco is a legitimate quarterback and the Ravens defense as Tom Brady will shred them Sunday afternoon.
My Pick: Patriots by 10
Giants vs 49ers: In a battle of two teams hardly anyone would've picked to be the last two standing in the NFC one team (Giants) has a defense that rushes the passer with the best of any team and the other (49ers) that has the best linebacking corp in football. The Giants are on FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIREEEEEEEE! and Eli Manning is playing a lot like his older brother Peyton, the running game has shown up the last two playoff games and they dominated the Packers in every aspect of the game a week ago. If the Giants want to win this game they have to stop the 49ers running game and get constant pressure on Alex Smith to force him into quick ill advised decisions something I think they'll be able to do. The Giants also have to make big plays in the passing game like they have the last few weeks with either Victor Cruz or Hakeem Nicks and the running game must at least keep the linebackers at bay.
The 49ers keys to victory are simple and the core of their success keep the opposing quarterback off the field by running the ball with Frank Gore, be effective with the play-action, get pressure on the quarterback with Justin and Aldon Smith, and punch the ball into the endzone. Please 49ers score touchdowns kicking field goals won't win you this game. last but not least either Crabtree or Vernon Davis need to have a big game and a couple big plays just like last week against the Saints. In conclusion 49ers and Giants on paper looks fairly even and is a battle of the two hottest teams in the NFC over the past 2 months it will be close and I think Eli Manning will play New England once again in the Super Bowl...What....? DEJA VU MUCH?!?!?!?!?!
My Pick: Giants by 4
Next Blog: Recap on the NFL Conference Championship games as well as a Super Bowl Preview
Friday, January 13, 2012
NFL Divisional Playoffs
Its time for the divisional playoffs and with two cinderella's in the AFC (Texans and Broncos) and the juggernauts in the NFC it'll be interesting to see what happens. Here is the divisional playoffs analysis and picks Turbonian style...
1. Texans vs Ravens: In what I hope will be a pretty straight forward and decisive victory for the Ravens I think they have a great defense a great running game, and a mediocre quarterback...Wait a second isn't that exactly what Houston has? Arian Foster vs Ray Rice is going to be a wash, both defenses force turnovers and don't give up a lot of points. So this game will come down to Flacco vs Yates and oh brother! is all I have to say. Flacco has thrown 7 picks in his 5 starts in the postseason but I'm going to go with his experience over Yates since he's a rookie and playing a vaunted defense.
My pick: Ravens by 7
2. Broncos vs Patriots: I picked against the mighty Tebow last week and regretted it but this week I'm going against him with full confidence. I think Tom Brady is going to put up 35+ on the Broncos and there defense will minimize Tebow's passing ability by playing with a deep safety the whole game unlike the Steelers. I also think that although Tebow has potential last weeks game might have been a mirage. I also think Coach Fox will go back to his old ways of playing not to lose which will doom the Broncos and get them in a whole early.
My Pick: Pats by 10
3. Gaines vs Packers: This game I am torn on I want to pick the Packers based off their tremendous offense but their defense is just to suspect for my liking. As long as Eli doesn't get in a whole early I think the Giants D will get pressure on Rodgers quite frequently and he will show rustiness from not playing in 3 weeks. I think Eli will pick apart the Packers defense and the it will come down to Eli in the fourth quarter and this time he will get the last laugh.
My Pick: Gaines by 3
4. Saints vs 49ers: This game is going to be the game of the weekend to watch, this will pit the best defense in the NFL versus the best offense in the NFL. Whoever said defenses win championships definitely hasn't paid much attention to these past couple decades, juggernaut offenses rule (i.e. Packers last year, Saints the year before, Steelers vs Cardinals, Colts super bowl win) This trend will continue and the Saints will simply take the 49ers to the shed and whoop their ass. Brees for MVP!
My pick: Saints by 10
Next Blog: I will rank the best video game consoles of the past 30 years and give them a grade (A,B,C,D, F)
1. Texans vs Ravens: In what I hope will be a pretty straight forward and decisive victory for the Ravens I think they have a great defense a great running game, and a mediocre quarterback...Wait a second isn't that exactly what Houston has? Arian Foster vs Ray Rice is going to be a wash, both defenses force turnovers and don't give up a lot of points. So this game will come down to Flacco vs Yates and oh brother! is all I have to say. Flacco has thrown 7 picks in his 5 starts in the postseason but I'm going to go with his experience over Yates since he's a rookie and playing a vaunted defense.
My pick: Ravens by 7
2. Broncos vs Patriots: I picked against the mighty Tebow last week and regretted it but this week I'm going against him with full confidence. I think Tom Brady is going to put up 35+ on the Broncos and there defense will minimize Tebow's passing ability by playing with a deep safety the whole game unlike the Steelers. I also think that although Tebow has potential last weeks game might have been a mirage. I also think Coach Fox will go back to his old ways of playing not to lose which will doom the Broncos and get them in a whole early.
My Pick: Pats by 10
3. Gaines vs Packers: This game I am torn on I want to pick the Packers based off their tremendous offense but their defense is just to suspect for my liking. As long as Eli doesn't get in a whole early I think the Giants D will get pressure on Rodgers quite frequently and he will show rustiness from not playing in 3 weeks. I think Eli will pick apart the Packers defense and the it will come down to Eli in the fourth quarter and this time he will get the last laugh.
My Pick: Gaines by 3
4. Saints vs 49ers: This game is going to be the game of the weekend to watch, this will pit the best defense in the NFL versus the best offense in the NFL. Whoever said defenses win championships definitely hasn't paid much attention to these past couple decades, juggernaut offenses rule (i.e. Packers last year, Saints the year before, Steelers vs Cardinals, Colts super bowl win) This trend will continue and the Saints will simply take the 49ers to the shed and whoop their ass. Brees for MVP!
My pick: Saints by 10
Next Blog: I will rank the best video game consoles of the past 30 years and give them a grade (A,B,C,D, F)
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
New Years Resolution
I know every year people make New Year's resolutions and most don't succeed, but I will succeed mwahahahaha. Although late my resolution will challenge me greatly for I have a caffeine addiction.
Resolution #1: No more soda pop. This includes caffeinated and non-caffeinated soda for the rest of the year.
Resolution #2: Lose 20 pounds.
so these are my New Year's resolutions a little late I know, sorry this blog isn't very long but my next one will.
NEXT BLOG: NFL Divisional Round Playoff Picks will I pick the mighty Tebow's? Will I pick the highly inconsistent Flacco? Tom Brady? find out tomorrow....
Resolution #1: No more soda pop. This includes caffeinated and non-caffeinated soda for the rest of the year.
Resolution #2: Lose 20 pounds.
so these are my New Year's resolutions a little late I know, sorry this blog isn't very long but my next one will.
NEXT BLOG: NFL Divisional Round Playoff Picks will I pick the mighty Tebow's? Will I pick the highly inconsistent Flacco? Tom Brady? find out tomorrow....
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
NFL Blitz DLC Review
Blitz is back in a big way with an up to date version of the old classic arcade game for only $14.99 on both Xbox live and Playstation marketplace. Let's not waste any time and cut to the chase, I will break it down for you:
Gameplay: Similar to past NFL Blitz games there is the turbo button and massive hits and body slams but unfortunately there are no more after the whistle hits like in previous installments. It stinks not being able to body slam a receiver who's doing a TD dance or throw a quarterback 20 feet after the whistle to show him who his real daddy is.
Graphics/ Commentary: The graphics are pretty good Madden-esque if you will although with the big heads it does look somewhat cheesy. The helmets on fire are a nice touch. The commentary is hilarious and fairly random which is entertaining in of itself from food references to comments on big hits Madden can learn a lot from this.
Replay Value: Always fun to play whether its with a friend or an arch enemy over the internet NFL Blitz has high replay value. There are also challenging computers to defeat who have robots..NFL players tackling metal robots yes!!!!!! best idea everrrrrrr!
Overall NFL Blitz proved to be back and better than ever with its fully relicensed NFL deal Blitz is sure to hit big with past and present gamers and make Madden ashamed to breathe.
For a DLC the overall rating will be a 9 out of 10 only downfall is lack of playcalling.
Gameplay: Similar to past NFL Blitz games there is the turbo button and massive hits and body slams but unfortunately there are no more after the whistle hits like in previous installments. It stinks not being able to body slam a receiver who's doing a TD dance or throw a quarterback 20 feet after the whistle to show him who his real daddy is.
Graphics/ Commentary: The graphics are pretty good Madden-esque if you will although with the big heads it does look somewhat cheesy. The helmets on fire are a nice touch. The commentary is hilarious and fairly random which is entertaining in of itself from food references to comments on big hits Madden can learn a lot from this.
Replay Value: Always fun to play whether its with a friend or an arch enemy over the internet NFL Blitz has high replay value. There are also challenging computers to defeat who have robots..NFL players tackling metal robots yes!!!!!! best idea everrrrrrr!
Overall NFL Blitz proved to be back and better than ever with its fully relicensed NFL deal Blitz is sure to hit big with past and present gamers and make Madden ashamed to breathe.
For a DLC the overall rating will be a 9 out of 10 only downfall is lack of playcalling.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
The Game of the Century Round II LSU vs Alabama
This may be the worst national title game in the history of college football on the offensive side of the ball. Neither team has a quarterback that's ever mediocre or an offense that's capable of putting up 20 points in this game. Sure you can say the defenses are soooooo good but in truth these teams are offensively challenged and McCaron is pretty much garbage and can't throw to save his life and is lucky that he has Trent Richardson to cover up his terrible QB play. As for Jordan Jefferson he can't throw either and more often than not the honey badger has to bail him out with a big play on defense or special teams.
With all the scoring in the bowl games this year I hope LSU smashes Alabama by 20 points and it causes an uproar about the BCS system but I sincerely doubt LSU will put up 20 points. What I don't understand is how the Seahawks played the Browns earlier this year in the same sort of game as LSU vs Bama and had a similar score but somehow all the analyst took out the negatives but when it comes to the "mighty SEC" its a game of the century of two great defenses what a joke.
Dear BCS,
The SEC isn't really that good and is overrated in a lot of aspects and LSU is really lucky that they didn't play Oklahoma State, Wisconsin, Oregon or Stanford because they would get their asses whooped over and over and the honey badger would turn into Andrew Luck or Brandon Weeden, Russel Wilson, or LaMichael James' red headed step child and get taken to the woodshed.
Overall I don't feel like making a prediction for this game because I think its a joke but if I'm forced to LSU by 17 and Bama's kicker continues the trend of kickers missing field goals in the bowl season.
SEC is overrated -that is all-
With all the scoring in the bowl games this year I hope LSU smashes Alabama by 20 points and it causes an uproar about the BCS system but I sincerely doubt LSU will put up 20 points. What I don't understand is how the Seahawks played the Browns earlier this year in the same sort of game as LSU vs Bama and had a similar score but somehow all the analyst took out the negatives but when it comes to the "mighty SEC" its a game of the century of two great defenses what a joke.
Dear BCS,
The SEC isn't really that good and is overrated in a lot of aspects and LSU is really lucky that they didn't play Oklahoma State, Wisconsin, Oregon or Stanford because they would get their asses whooped over and over and the honey badger would turn into Andrew Luck or Brandon Weeden, Russel Wilson, or LaMichael James' red headed step child and get taken to the woodshed.
Overall I don't feel like making a prediction for this game because I think its a joke but if I'm forced to LSU by 17 and Bama's kicker continues the trend of kickers missing field goals in the bowl season.
SEC is overrated -that is all-
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