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Roethlisberger Suspended!
Ben Roethlisberger who was suspended for 6 regular season games, (possibly 4), has forced even his most diehard fans to question their team and their faith in the Steelers’ #1 quarterback. In the tepid eight-sentence apology Roethlisberger made on April 26 in accepting the suspension, he pointed out the fact that he has been charged with no crime. That is true. There are many reports of Roethlisberger’s spreading ill will around Pittsburgh, demonstrating a level of crudeness and immaturity that mandates he “make the necessary improvements,” a phrase he used in his apology.
Ben Roethlisberger has just announced that he will not appeal his suspension by the NFL.
He just issued a statement regarding his 6-game suspension for his actions in Milledgeville — in which Ben declares, “I am accountable for the consequences of my actions.” “Though I have committed no crime, I regret that I have fallen short of the values instilled in me by my family.” He says he will not appeal the suspension and will comply with what is asked of me. I for one will keep supporting one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL by wearing my Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers jerseys in hopes he will return to the game as soon as possible.
Pioneer Of The Passing Game
Because of this reason the game’s first true media superstar and the first quarterback to throw for 4000 yards in a 14 game season in 1967 that Joe Namath was inducted in the Professional Football Hall of Fame. His 4000 yard record held up until Dan Fouts defeated the record in a 16 game season in 1979. Joe Namath’s unlimited mobility helped evolve the quarterback position from the standard run style of play in the NFL to today’s open passing style of football. Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh said it best when stating that Joe Namath was “the most beautiful, accurate, and stylish passer with the quickest release.
Despite suffering a serious knee injury in college, Namath was drafted by both the National Football League’s St. Louis Cardinals in a 12th round pick, and the upstart American Football League’s New York Jets in their first round overall pick. He signed with the Jets for a salary of $427,000 which was a pro football record at that time. It is for these reasons I wear my authentic throwback New York Jets jerseys in remembering one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.
The Sweetness Of Football
He was one of the greatest running backs to ever play the game. Walter Payton was well known simply by all his fans as “Sweetness”. His entire professional career was played for the NFL’s Chicago Bears. He is known as the most creative running back in the history of American Football having broken many records of the time including most career rushing yards, touchdowns, carries, and many other categories. A nine-time Pro Bowl selection Walter Payton was described by Coach Mike Ditka as the greatest player he had ever seen.
On November 1, 1999, Payton died of complications from a rare autoimmune liver disease known as “primary sclerosing cholangitis”. In memory of who I believe is the best versatile running back that ever played in the National Football League I will be wearing my Walter Payton throwback Chicago Bears jerseys as much as possible.
An Unlikely Rise to the Top
In terms of elite NFL quarterbacks, Kurt Warner’s path to the top is unprecedented. After taking over for the Rams in 1999 following a season-ending injury to star QB Trent Green, Warner led St. Louis to a Super Bowl victory. His transformation to grocery store bagger to Super Bowl MVP is well-chronicled, and with his recent retirement, the only question left to answer is whether or not he’ll make it the Hall of Fame.
While his career was plagued by injuries, Warner still boasts two MVP awards and the three highest passing yardage totals in Super Bowl history. For his career, Warner also turned in a QB rating of 93.2—number three all time behind Steve Young and Peyton Manning. If Warner does make it to the Hall of Fame, he will more than likely go in as a Ram, with whom he won his Super Bowl, but fans should still keep their Arizona Cardinals jerseys as collector’s items.
Eagles Stumble in Season’s Final Weeks
Just a few weeks ago analysts were touting the Philadelphia Eagles as a sleeper pick in the playoffs and bandwagon fans around the country were rushing out to get their Philadelphia Eagles jerseys. Following back-to-back embarrassing blowout losses to the Dallas Cowboys, the Eagles are reevaluating their position. Many players assumed to have job security heading into the offseason, but that may not be the case any longer.
The Eagles’ roster and payroll is weighted down by three mid to top level quarterbacks: Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick and Kevin Kolb. NFL insiders are predicting that at least one, and more probably two, of these play callers will be dealt by next season. There is also talk that Andy Reid, one of the league’s longest tenured coaches, may be on the hot seat after continually failing to live up to Philly’s expectations.
Favre Heads To NFC Championship
The Minnesota Vikings advance to the NFC Championship after a commanding performance to beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-3. The Vikings will face the New Orleans Saints for an opportunity to add a fifth conference title, the last of which was obtained in 1976 when they beat the then L.A. Rams 24-13. The 40 year old Brett Favre completed 15 of 24 passes for 234 yards and 4 touchdowns. Favre, who is having the best season of his career, came out of retirement for a second time with great enthusiasm and did everything he could to give his new team a chance at the finals and the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
The Vikings will have their hands full this week against the New Orleans Saints to determine who the NFC champions will be. My enthusiasm will be shown when I put on one of my Minnesota Vikings jerseys for the reinforcement of one of the best teams of the National Football League.
So Much For Being Rusty!
The New Orleans Saints are one win from their first Super Bowl. The Saints will play against the winner of the Cowboys vs. Vikings game on Sunday for the NFC title for the first time in franchise history. A little rest was all the Saints needed to shift their league-leading offense back into overdrive to defeat the Cardinals 45-14.
Drew Brees and Regie Bush both had exceptional games, Brees threw for three touchdowns, while Bush scored on a 83 yard punt return and a spectacular 46-yard touchdown run. Jeremy Shockey returned after a three-game absence and also caught a thochdown pass as did Devery Handerson and Marques Colston.
The New Orleans Saints looked tough in my eyes but do they have what it takes to make it to the Super Bowl and win? I think they do! So I will be donning one of my New Orleans Saints jerseys to show my support for for them all the way to the Super Bowl.
ARIZONA SET FOR PLAYOFFS
Larry Fitzgerald broke many records and was highly ranked as a wide receiver for Pittsburgh University; everyone knew he was going to be a star. Then the Arizona Cardinals picked him in the first round. With Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin and Kurt Warner this meant trouble for opposing defenses because of their ability to throw the football just about anywhere on the field.
Fitzgerald’s assets are that he has great hands and excellent speed and the ability to run away from defenders rarely getting caught from behind. His size also allows him to not get pushed around by the defenders, they will try to bump him, but he is too big and strong to allow them to get into his way.
Larry Fitzgerald, I think, is one of if not the best wide receiver in the National Football League today and now you can show your support for Fitzgerald and the rest of the Cardinals like I do with authentic Arizona Cardinals jerseys.
How the Mighty Have Fallen
It seems like just a few years ago the St. Louis Rams were touted as “The Greatest Show on Turf.” In recent seasons instead of competing for Super Bowl titles, the Rams have had the dubious honor of competing for the number one draft pick. St. Louis has just one win this year and, in my opinion, is lucky to have that.
Unfortunately for him, Steven Jackson has been stuck in St. Louis despite being one of the toughest runners in the league. We can only hope that his entire career isn’t plagued by his inferior teammates, much like Barry Sanders. The Rams will undoubtedly have a chance to begin rebuilding with a top pick this season, and fans will have a new name to put on their St. Louis Rams jerseys
HOW NOT TO IMPRESS
The Washington Redskins (4-10) missed an opportunity to impress their new GM, Bruce Allen on Monday night. They should have had a desire to put on a good show. Instead, they did a good job of showing Allen that maybe everyone ought to be fired.
I don’t really think this team is that bad. I don’t think the players are that bad. I think they are all just going in different directions, and are in need of someone to lead them in the right direction. The score and the record both say they’re horrible, that they don’t know how to play football. But I think that they do know how to play football.
So for Jason Campbell and the rest of the team I will be showing my support by wearing one of my Washington Redskins jerseys on Sunday night against the Cowboys.
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