Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is contemplating letting 2nd year offensive coordinator Mike Sherman and general manger Jeff Ireland. Sherman is facing scrutiny about the way the team struggled down the stretch while Ireland's firing would be more about the issues with Incognito and Martin.
As for the New York Giants ownership they view things much differently. They feel patience is needed and that after starting the season 0-6 and finishing 7-3 that this coaching staff and general manager needs more praise. It has been made known that Coughlin will be brought back and Jerry Reese's job is safe even with him struggling to hold onto or developing mid round picks. The Giants have failed to develop or locate talent in the 2nd-4th round of the NFL draft which has hurt this teams depth. Today they ownership meets with Coughlin to discuss if his coaching staff will stay intact.
Josh McDaniels is interviewing for the Cleveland Browns head coaching vacancy today. Rumors on Black Monday was that he is the coach the Browns covet the most. They still have other interviews to do throughout the week and next but if McDaniels is a hit today that search could come to an end very fast.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Blake Bortles Decision
Blake Bortles QB for Central Florida is set to make his decision next week after he returns to Orlando and him and his family sit down with George O'leary his head coach. Bortles is being talked about as a top 5 pick and after last nights game he certainly did not hurt his stock. With teams like the Texans, Jaguras, Raiders, Vikings and Browns all selecting early in the draft more than 1 quarterback is likely to come off the board in the first 10 picks.
I currently I have Bortles #3 in my quarterback rankings but that may change if he has as good as an off season as Tannehill did the year he came out.
I currently I have Bortles #3 in my quarterback rankings but that may change if he has as good as an off season as Tannehill did the year he came out.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Buccaneers Snag Their Guy
Lovie Smith and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have decided that they are a good fit. While certain language still needs to be figured out in the contract all signs point to this deal being worked out in the next 24 hours.
On Black Monday the Buccaneers decided to let go of 2nd year coach Greg Schiano. Schiano went 11-21 while in Tampa and was amid of much player scrutiny especially with former Bucs QB Josh Freeman who was released from the Bucs earlier this season. Schiano never panned out as the coach the Bucs envisioned they signed out of Rutgers. Schiano aggressive no player friendly approach seems better suited for the college game.
As for Lovie Smith he takes over a top 10 NFL defense and an offense with an intriguing running game and a young QB who had a very good rookie season. Lovie Smith supposedly has his coaching staff in place but that will remain to be seen until the contracts are agreed to.
Lovie Smith last coached a season ago for the Chicago Bears and took this season off. Smith, 55, is 81-63 in his coaching career will look to provide a winning culture which has been missing from Tampa since 2007 when they last made the playoffs.
On Black Monday the Buccaneers decided to let go of 2nd year coach Greg Schiano. Schiano went 11-21 while in Tampa and was amid of much player scrutiny especially with former Bucs QB Josh Freeman who was released from the Bucs earlier this season. Schiano never panned out as the coach the Bucs envisioned they signed out of Rutgers. Schiano aggressive no player friendly approach seems better suited for the college game.
As for Lovie Smith he takes over a top 10 NFL defense and an offense with an intriguing running game and a young QB who had a very good rookie season. Lovie Smith supposedly has his coaching staff in place but that will remain to be seen until the contracts are agreed to.
Lovie Smith last coached a season ago for the Chicago Bears and took this season off. Smith, 55, is 81-63 in his coaching career will look to provide a winning culture which has been missing from Tampa since 2007 when they last made the playoffs.
Giants Disclosing Future Plans?
Jerry Reese stated recently that the team can not go into next season thinking David Wilson as the #1 back. With the neck injury that can still be determined career threatening and with impending free agent Andre Brown the team has question marks at the running back position.
Andre Brown has stated that if the Giants wanted to give him a deal he would be ready to sign it tomorrow. Brown would like to remain a Giant and I believe the feeling is mutual.
There are some enticing names on the Free Agent list this season that the Giants may be interested in as well. The Jaguars recently stated they are willing to let Maurice Jones-Drew test the free agent market and the oft injured Darren McFadden is going to test the waters as well. Some big time back ups will also be available like Ben Tate, Toby Gerhart and James Starks.
Another position in which the Giants have a free agent decision to make is at middle linebacker. After a mid season trade that brought Jon Beason to the Giants this defense turned the corner. Beason, 28, had 98 tackles with the Giants over the 8 games he was with the team. He has also stated he would love to return and play in New York and even Jerry Reese stated what a difference he saw in the defense once Beason arrive.
All in all the Giants have many questions to answer going into this off season and running back and linebacker are positions they could answer quicker than others.
Andre Brown has stated that if the Giants wanted to give him a deal he would be ready to sign it tomorrow. Brown would like to remain a Giant and I believe the feeling is mutual.
There are some enticing names on the Free Agent list this season that the Giants may be interested in as well. The Jaguars recently stated they are willing to let Maurice Jones-Drew test the free agent market and the oft injured Darren McFadden is going to test the waters as well. Some big time back ups will also be available like Ben Tate, Toby Gerhart and James Starks.
Another position in which the Giants have a free agent decision to make is at middle linebacker. After a mid season trade that brought Jon Beason to the Giants this defense turned the corner. Beason, 28, had 98 tackles with the Giants over the 8 games he was with the team. He has also stated he would love to return and play in New York and even Jerry Reese stated what a difference he saw in the defense once Beason arrive.
All in all the Giants have many questions to answer going into this off season and running back and linebacker are positions they could answer quicker than others.
Teddy Bridgewater
Teddy Bridgewater has announced he will enter the 2014 NFL draft. The junior out of Louisville announced today that he is ready to leave college and enter the professional ranks. Bridgewater threw for 3,970 yards and 31 touchdowns this season. Each season as a starter at Louisville his number continued to increase.
Bridgewater is not the guaranteed number one pick this upcoming draft but he will spend the next 5+ months making a case to be it. While I have him currently ranked as my #1 quarterback it is a close race between him and the #2 Derek Carr.
Bridgewater is lean for the quarterback position and questions of durability will be an issue throughout the evaluation process. He has tremendous field vision and arm power to make all the NFL throws. He is an accurate medium and short range passer who was asked to carry his Louisville team all year. He wasn't in the limelight much this season even with his stellar play and the fact he was viewed as a top prospect, so it will be interesting to see how he handles all of the interviews and upcoming attention he is set to receive.
Bridgewater is not the guaranteed number one pick this upcoming draft but he will spend the next 5+ months making a case to be it. While I have him currently ranked as my #1 quarterback it is a close race between him and the #2 Derek Carr.
Bridgewater is lean for the quarterback position and questions of durability will be an issue throughout the evaluation process. He has tremendous field vision and arm power to make all the NFL throws. He is an accurate medium and short range passer who was asked to carry his Louisville team all year. He wasn't in the limelight much this season even with his stellar play and the fact he was viewed as a top prospect, so it will be interesting to see how he handles all of the interviews and upcoming attention he is set to receive.
Texans Looking to Make a Roar
The Houston Texans have found their 4th Head Coach in franchise history. Bill O'Brien of Penn State and formerly of the New England Patriots will take over one of the newest franchises in the NFL. The Houston Texans started in 2002 after taking over the former Houston Oilers. Since 2002 the only coaches they have had are Dom Capers and Gary Kubiak. Wade Phillips was an interim head coach this season after the Texans let go of Kubiak in the middle of the season.
Bill O'Brien is taking over a team that many thought would have been Super Bowl contenders this season. After Matt Schaub struggled to play at his normal level this season the team decided the best move was to go with young Houston product Case Keenum.
O'Brien inherits a very strong running game with Arian Foster, he may be without the likes of Ben Tate who is set to test free agency this off season and may receive top dollar to become a starting running back elsewhere. O'Brien also has two very good wide receivers and a tight end in Andre Johnson, DeAndre Hopkins and Owen Daniels.
The defense is still top notch and while it had its struggles this season they still return very good safeties and a very strong front 7.
It will be interesting to see what Bill O'Brien wants to do with his first overall pick. I think with O'Brien being an offensive minded guy that he may look to move that pick (much like the Patriots typically do) and keep Schaub as their QB or select someone later in the draft.
We Are Back
Finally, Sullysports is back up and running. I apologize for the long hiatus but after getting into this last year around this time and doing player evaluations and team needs. We weren't quite sure the direction we really wanted to go in. Now, after many months of ideas and brainstorming we have decided what we want this site to truly be and hopefully we didn't lose to many of our strong followers in the process.
We are looking for you the viewers to be more interactive this year. We have opened up commenting on all posts to enable everyone to debate amongst themselves. We are always open to any suggestions you the viewers have as well since you are what drive this site.
Thank you for following and I look forward to 2014.
Sullysports team
We are looking for you the viewers to be more interactive this year. We have opened up commenting on all posts to enable everyone to debate amongst themselves. We are always open to any suggestions you the viewers have as well since you are what drive this site.
Thank you for following and I look forward to 2014.
Sullysports team
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