Tag: Oakland Raiders

Here We Go Again!

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Well, this sucks. The Eagles, once again, are underachieving. Despite the firing of ex-defensive coordinator Juan Castillo, the Eagles have once again fallen far from expectations. The team just doesn’t look solid, and we are close to the halfway point.

One major red flag was this past weekend. The Eagles, with Andy Reid as head coach, have never lost a game following their bye week. This year was a different story. The team looked even sloppier following their bye, almost as if they hadn’t put in any extra work to help their cause.

I don’t blame this recent loss on Michael Vick. I blame this one on coaching and defense. I do not blame new DC Todd Bowles. He was given two weeks to turn a lackluster unit and completely transform them. That’s a tall task considering how much star power the defense has.

Let’s go down the list.

Jason Babin has been horrendous. He hasn’t been able to get to the quarterback at all this season. He’s far behind his 18.5 sack mark from last year.

The other defensive end, Trent Cole, hasn’t had any success either. However, if both pieces can improve, the entire defense will improve as well.

I now turn the attention to one of the most incredible busts (although still somewhat too soon to tell) I think I’ve ever seen.

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Worst person #4-JaMarcus Russell

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Ya, that’s right. I’m writing something about one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history. Maybe you’re thinking “Hey backinphilly, what could you possibly have to say about a quarterback that isn’t even signed?” My response is that since he’s not signed, he has plenty of time to say something stupid. And like all other diva players in the NFL, he has in fact said something stupid and has taken the cake this week as being the worst person in sports.

Russell was interviewed in Sports Illustrated this month regarding his failed NFL career and instead of blaming himself for lack of dedication or bad work ethic, he blamed his sleep apnea and his coach.

What? That’s just wrong. You’re a paid professional. You were the top pick in your draft. And you don’t have enough guts to take SOME of the blame? Maybe it’s the team. Maybe Oakland wasn’t the right fit for him. Ya? I play football, and ya the Raiders are kind of a joke. But, I’d kill to play for them simply because it’s freakin’ professional football. He was paid millions of dollars and he screwed it up. Don’t blame Tom Cable and a disease that you may not even have. Take responsibility.
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