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DeShaun Foster Re-signs with the Carolina Panthers
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Athletes, Front Office, NFL,
The Carolina Panthers showed DeShaun Foster the money by offering a three-year, $14.5 million contract, that also includes a $4.5 million signing bonus. Coach John Fox was concerned over team continuity, a trait that seems to be overlooked as a recipe for success in the NFL. So far as free agent running backs go, the star players are staying with their current teams, Shaun Alexander re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks, and Ahman Green will be in a Green Bay Packer uniform next year. WR Javon Walker on the other hand is another story entirely. He feels the organization doesn’t take care of it’s players, here are Walker’s thoughts:
“I just don’t like the way the organization runs itself. They want players to come up there and play hard and work hard, but when it comes time to be compensated, it’s like,‘We forgot what you’ve done.’”
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Most New York Giant fans seem to be pleased with this free agent signing, especially in terms of price and Sam Madison’s resume of being a four-time Pro Bowl player. The smart fans of Big Blue Interactive were all over this topic, and fans hope Madison can return to his Pro Bowl form. The terms of the deal were four-year contract worth 7.4 million. While playing with the Miami Dolphins, Madison and ex-teammate Patrick Surtain formed as one of the premier secondaries in the league in recent years.
Colorado Avalanche Acquire Jose Theodore in a Trade with the Montreal Canadians
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Athletes, Front Office, NHL, Trades,
The deal was straight up, goalie for goalie, with the Montreal Canadians picking up David Aebischer. To the casual hockey fan, Jose Theodore is more of the big name player, as he won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league’s most valuable player in 2001-02. During that season he led the league with a .931 save percentage, but many believe he hasn’t been the same player he used to be. The hockey fans on espn.com seem to be split on the decision on who at this point is the better player, with the vote being 53%-47% in favor of Theodore. Here is one analysts who thinks the Avs got the short end of the stick, and Theodore won’t rejuvenate his career making the switch from the Canadians to the Avalanche as Patrick Roy did.
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Shaun Alexander Re-signs with the Seattle Seahawks
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Athletes, Front Office, NFL,
The Seattle Seahawks were able to do what the Indianapolis Colts were not able to do, re-signing their star running back to a multi year deal. The reigning MVP has been rewarded with a eight year, $62 million extension, with $15.1 million guaranteed. Seattle’s focus will now be on WR Joe Jurevicius, who is a free agent as well. Edgerrin James’ most attractive potential suitor seems to be the Minnesota Vikings.
Philadelphia Sports Fans on 610WIP Are Passionate about Their Team
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Editorial, Front Office, NBA, Rumors,
Holy cow, I spent my entire day in the Pennsylvania area today, and was able to catch 610 AM WIP Sports Talk radio for the majority of the day. I am impressed how for the most part Philadelphia fans are not fair-weather fans, and are “four for four” fans - meaning they are die-hard fans of Eagles, 76ers, Flyers, and Phillies. The topic of the day was the blown out of proportion comments of 76ers/Flyers owner Ed Snider. Snider’s comments were something to the affect of: “Hey maybe I should move the team to a city that would support the team”. This comment was obviously made in the heat of the moment, even though it was a mistake to threaten the loyal Philadelphia fans.
The hot buttons were the criticism of 76ers President/GM Billy King and his trade moves, especially obtaining Chris Webber late last season. The fans have been frustrated with the team being stuck in mediocrity since the trip to the NBA Finals when Larry Brown was there coach. 76er fans should be grateful they don’t have the Knicks management running their team to the ground. Snider was interviewed in the mid-afternoon to defend his comments made the night before, and was trying to quell the fans anger. The bottom line is that, all but a handful of teams are under the salary cap, and the current system in which the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement is operating on, it is very difficult to make the necessary changes to make your team from pretender to contender. To all you sports fanatics out there, if your team is struggle, please keep voicing your concerns and disappointment, but remember it is harder than you think to change your team’s fortunes around.
Chicago White Sox Visit White House Without Ozzie Guillen
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Championship, Front Office, MLB,
There was some controversy when the 2005 MLB champion Chicago White Sox went to visit the White House yesterday. They were without their manager Ozzie Guillen, who was criticized by the Chicago Mayor Richard Daley. Guillen was backed by White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf stating he has more than fulfilled his managerial duties last year and Guillen’s vacation was arranged prior to the planned trip to the White House. Perhaps Guillen was a bit frightened at the prospect of being accidentally shot at by Vice President Dick Cheney.
Pittsburgh Offensive Coordinator Ken Whisenhunt Staying with the Steelers
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Front Office, NFL,
After interviewing with Oakland Raider owner Al Davis, Whisenhunt decided to stay put in the comfortable surroundings of the Pittsburgh organization and to attempt to repeat as champions. Oakland may turn to one of their ex-coaches, Art Shell. Whisenhunt who is the creative mastermind of Pittsburgh’s “gadget play”, which is a ridiculous name by the way - it’s a trick play people. Why was there a sudden urge by all the announcers to call a trick plays to gadget plays all of the sudden? The Raiders opening is the final NFL head coach vacancy.
During the Super Bowl, when all the former MVP’s came out and presented themselves to the fans (except for Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana) I had a good feeling when I saw something in particular. When Super Bowl III MVP, Broadway Joe Namath came out of the tunnel, he flashed the inside flap of his suit jacket and showed the New York Jets stitching to us Jets fans, as if to say: ‘Hey guys, hang in there, things will get better.’ It might not have been much, but hey it could have been a good omen of things to come.
Terry Bradway, who has been criticized heavily for many of his personnel moves (especially on draft day,) has stepped down. The only true standout Bradway has drafted has been Jonathan Vilma in 2004, which was the obvious choice for the Jets to pick at that time. He will be replaced by Assistant general manager Mike Tannenbaum, who has close ties to new coach Eric Mangini.
Bengie Molina Signs with Toronto Blue Jays
Posted by Jeff Chan Categories: Athletes, Front Office, MLB,
Now, I am officially impressed with the Blue Jays off-season. Catcher Bengie Molina has been a proven winner with the Angels in recent years, joins other new teammates, B.J. Ryan, A.J. Burnett, Troy Glaus, Lyle Overbay. Molina signs a one-year 5 million dollar deal. Ryan, Burnett were questionable signings considering they have not been impact players over an extended period of time, but Molina solidifies this off-season with aggressive moves to show the fans the Blue Jays mean business in the AL East.
NFL head honchos are finally contributing to the effort of rebuilding the tattered Superdome in New Orleans. This comes almost a month after the Saints said that they will be spending all of their home games in New Orleans. This seems like a drop of water that’s part of a lake after learning that it will take and estimated $153 Million to fully repair the Dome. Luckily, 90% of it will be covered by state insurance and FEMA, while the remaining $29 Million will have to be paid by the state. I sincerely hope that the Saints give them something to cheer about after having suffered so much.
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