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Posts Tagged ‘Julius Peppers’

 
Jan
27
2010

3

Season’s Meanings: Oh where art thou Patriots?

 

This season wasn’t a complete waste. For the New England Patriots, I think, it was a pretty humbling experience. For the fans, I think it was a very violent, rough and painful wake up call.  Having the ability to follow the team the entire season and being able to go to all home games this season, I saw first hand how unsatisfied fans were this time around. Fans were yelling, crying and leaving before the end of the game.  This actually happened more than once in the 2009 season.  What happened to the New England Patriots?

We drafted well for the most part. Picked up an offensive sleeper in the 7th round (Julian Edelman) and a handful of pretty useful defensive weapons as well (Darius Butler, Patrick Chung). We had Tom Brady back, healthy, kinda. Defense seemed hopeful just no Bruschi, Harrison or Seymour.  Hell, who am I kidding. The team suffered a lot without these three players. Call it a rebuilding year or whatever, there was a spirit that was missing with the New England Patriots that newly acquired players just couldn’t put back.

So what does this even leave up for discussion? With an uncapped season coming, there is no doubt that the Patriots are going to do what they’ve done before: keep everyone guessing.  I have a few ideas on who would be a great fit.

Idea #1: Brandon Marshall, WR Denver Broncos
Well this needs very little explaining.  Wes Welker is out for the next year or so and there is no guarantee that when he does return, he’ll be at 100%.  Brandon Marshall is a hell of a receiver, especially when he feels like doing his job.
Marshall finished the season with 1,120 yards and 10 touchdown catches. This is him at like 60%..40% of the time. Read that again, I promise it makes sense.  He’d be a great addition to the Patriots even if just for the fact of giving Randy Moss some breathing room.  I’m pretty sure that BB can get Marshall to play 100% without having to hug during a press conference to prove that they don’t hate each other.

Idea #2: Julius Peppers, DE Carolina Panthers
Before the season began last year, I had many discussions with people about the idea of picking up Julius Peppers.  I even threw some headline ideas with my little brother about it.
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Mar
16
2009

5

Madne$$! Show me your brack-a-lacket. Fresh Peppers?

 

Here it is everyone, my bracket for the NCAA Tournament (well, at least one of them) .  Yes, I know its pretty amazing.  I’ll give you few moments to bathe in it’s glory.
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Yeah, so what if I have UConn winning the whole thing? They’ve proven to be good overall throughout the season, unlike Oklahoma who struggled without Griffin and Pitt who randomly loses to random teams (Providence College?).  Other notable wins I think are Marquette over Memphis and Texas over Villanova.  I think it would be incredible if Texas won the whole thing (I really don’t think they can) but I will take them as far as beating Villanova.  I’m wicked excited about this tournament since this is actually the first time I’ve followed these teams for the entirety of the season prior to the tourny.  It’s almost as good as playoffs in the NFL, almost.

So I want to hear everyone’s Final Four.  Here are mine:
UCONN Vs. Wake Forest
Pitt vs. Oklahoma
Give me your best predictions.

JULIUS PEPPERS to be a PATRIOT?!

I have been asked this question at the very least, eight times within the last 3 hours.  First of all, this is merely rumor folks, my sources (who are quite dependable) have not confirmed anything about the Pats getting him just yet.  The Pats are PURSUING. Key word.  I know a lot of guys who pursue girls, doesn’t always mean they get them.   So until this is finalized, I, with the help of my little brother, have come up with some pretty hilarious sayings if the Patriots do get him.
Vote and let me know what you think is the best one.

Whooa, there cowboy: Jay Cutler wants out?

I don’t enjoy picking on Jay Cutler, I really don’t. First, its just too easy and secondly it makes my little brother really angry.  This whole McDaniels and Cutler fiasco is becoming to be a worst breakup than Miley Cyrus and Jonas kid. I just imagine McDaniels doing roll call for offense (which, I don’t even know if they do this) and he just keeps saying, “Cutler? Cutler?”  No response.  Who does this? Who just doesn’t show up? Who are you Manny Ramirez? No, you’re Jay Cutler. Now you’re asksing to be traded? Ok, Josh this is when you have to act like you’re more than just 7 years older than Jay.  This is when …

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