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Monday, May 17, 2010
Archie Manning expects Colts to win Super Bowl XLV
Being always a supporter to his sons, former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning was as excited and happy as any other Saints fans when his former team won the Super Bowl XLIV, although he previously rooted for his second son Peyton Manning’s team, the Indianapolis Colts.
Recently, Archie Manning said that he does not regret for Colts’ Super Bowl loss just as he would not regret either if it was the Saints who lost the game. The great father also said that he still expected the Colts to make appearance in Super Bowl XLV game and Peyton to bring home another Super Bowl ring. He even plans to customize a Colts style of Archie Manning jersey with Super Bowl XLV patch as preparation for the celebration. Now Peyton Manning has one more motivation to win more games this season as father is looking at him.
Talking about Saints’ chance to repeat Super Bowl victory, Archie Manning said he wished his former team to win but he still rooted for his son’s team. What if the two teams rematch in the Super Bowl game? “Oh, I don’t see that is highly possible to happy,” said Archie Manning. “But if they do, that’s a good chance for both teams.”
Recently, Archie Manning said that he does not regret for Colts’ Super Bowl loss just as he would not regret either if it was the Saints who lost the game. The great father also said that he still expected the Colts to make appearance in Super Bowl XLV game and Peyton to bring home another Super Bowl ring. He even plans to customize a Colts style of Archie Manning jersey with Super Bowl XLV patch as preparation for the celebration. Now Peyton Manning has one more motivation to win more games this season as father is looking at him.
Talking about Saints’ chance to repeat Super Bowl victory, Archie Manning said he wished his former team to win but he still rooted for his son’s team. What if the two teams rematch in the Super Bowl game? “Oh, I don’t see that is highly possible to happy,” said Archie Manning. “But if they do, that’s a good chance for both teams.”
Friday, May 14, 2010
Saints defensive coordinator Williams aimed at Brees nine years ago
The New Orleans Saints current defensive coordinator Greg Williams recently talked about his tie with quarterback Drew Brees. Out of our expectation, Williams said the link already existed nine years ago when Brees was waiting for a call from an NFL team in the 2001 NFL draft.
According to Williams, at that time he was still the coach for the Buffalo Bills and suggested the team trade up to pick Brees at the beginning of second round as they already drafted defensive back Nate Clements in first round. However the Bills failed to find a buyer of their 46th overall pick and had to see the San Diego Chargers pick Brees away with the 32nd overall pick. As a result, the Bills drafted defensive end Aaron Schoebel with 46th pick. Williams was so mad with losing the right to pick Brees that he jumped up and down and almost pulled a hamstring.
Since then, Williams had wished for a chance to work with Brees in the same team. The Bills did have a quarterback with name Drew in 2002, but it was Drew Bledsoe. Three years after Brees put on Saints jersey, Williams finally had his wish come true to work with Brees for the Saints. What a happy ending!
According to Williams, at that time he was still the coach for the Buffalo Bills and suggested the team trade up to pick Brees at the beginning of second round as they already drafted defensive back Nate Clements in first round. However the Bills failed to find a buyer of their 46th overall pick and had to see the San Diego Chargers pick Brees away with the 32nd overall pick. As a result, the Bills drafted defensive end Aaron Schoebel with 46th pick. Williams was so mad with losing the right to pick Brees that he jumped up and down and almost pulled a hamstring.
Since then, Williams had wished for a chance to work with Brees in the same team. The Bills did have a quarterback with name Drew in 2002, but it was Drew Bledsoe. Three years after Brees put on Saints jersey, Williams finally had his wish come true to work with Brees for the Saints. What a happy ending!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Ex-Vikings DE James was ordered to enter offender program
According to reports by the Associated Press, Washington Redskins defensive end, Erasmus James, who used to play with the Minnesota Vikings, pleaded guilty to a charge of battery and was ordered to enter offender program for observation before local judge makes his final sentence.
Coming from Wisconsin, James was picked by the Vikings in 2005 as a first-round pick. During the three seasons of playing football in Vikings jersey, James had a total of 28 tackles and 5 sacks for 30 yards. He was traded to the Redskins in 2008 but did not play in 2009.
The case involving James is about a bar fight that happened in last November. According to records from the police, James was angered because a bartender refused to offer service as James and his friend arrived after closing time. The argue turned to be fight and the bartender punched one of James’ friend in face. James was arrested later and was charged with felony battery and misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
The charge for disorderly conduct was dropped on Tuesday, and instead, the prosecutors charged him with battery. As a result, Dane County Circuit Judge William E. Hanrahan delayed the sentencing and ordered James to take part in the county’s first offender program instead.
Coming from Wisconsin, James was picked by the Vikings in 2005 as a first-round pick. During the three seasons of playing football in Vikings jersey, James had a total of 28 tackles and 5 sacks for 30 yards. He was traded to the Redskins in 2008 but did not play in 2009.
The case involving James is about a bar fight that happened in last November. According to records from the police, James was angered because a bartender refused to offer service as James and his friend arrived after closing time. The argue turned to be fight and the bartender punched one of James’ friend in face. James was arrested later and was charged with felony battery and misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
The charge for disorderly conduct was dropped on Tuesday, and instead, the prosecutors charged him with battery. As a result, Dane County Circuit Judge William E. Hanrahan delayed the sentencing and ordered James to take part in the county’s first offender program instead.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Saints safety Darren Sharper could miss offseason workouts
Although the New Orleans Saints Sean Payton did not make it clear when starting safety Darren Sharper would be available in his Saints jersey to participate in team’s offseason programs, some clues was there in Payton’s recently comments on the safety to indicate that Sharper might be held out until training camp.
According to Payton, Sharper is still working his way back into shape after undergoing a knee surgery that was originally reported to be arthroscopic surgery but later was said to be a microfracture procedure after he was signed back by the Saints. Payton said the team has been told by doctors that the rehab needs a longer time than expected and is currently somewhere in the middle, so it’s reasonable to expect Sharper to return by the time training camp. Before that, Sharper would have some proper workout on his own in preparation for hard training camp.
While talking about Sharper, it’s inevitable to mention a much younger safety Malcom Jenkins, who was formerly playing as cornerback but will be moved to safety this year. Payton said that Jenkins always learns quickly and his physical traits would make him a best backup at the position of safety.
According to Payton, Sharper is still working his way back into shape after undergoing a knee surgery that was originally reported to be arthroscopic surgery but later was said to be a microfracture procedure after he was signed back by the Saints. Payton said the team has been told by doctors that the rehab needs a longer time than expected and is currently somewhere in the middle, so it’s reasonable to expect Sharper to return by the time training camp. Before that, Sharper would have some proper workout on his own in preparation for hard training camp.
While talking about Sharper, it’s inevitable to mention a much younger safety Malcom Jenkins, who was formerly playing as cornerback but will be moved to safety this year. Payton said that Jenkins always learns quickly and his physical traits would make him a best backup at the position of safety.
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