Are You Ready For Some Football? 2008-2009

[PhoenixRising]

Are You Ready For Some Football? 2008-2009

Yes, Campers, it's time for FOOTBALL again.The Hall of Fame Game - Sunday August 3, 2008 : The Washington Redskins vs. The Indianapolis Colts

Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Sunday, August 3 in Canton's Fawcett Stadium. The game will be televised on NBC's Sunday Night Football, live from Canton, Ohio.

So come on, all you fans of the gridiron. All of you who root for your home town team, the team across the nation, the team you root for even if you live in foreign lands.


And, to start things off, I am hoping for a Cowboys/Colts Super Bowl.

Why not?



Just because!

[scarabY2k]

Woah there pallie.....Slow your roll mang. I think my Jags are gonna bump those Colts in that Super Bowl slot

And TJ.... another good thread has come to an end. Thanks for last years Football thread. I meant to get IBTL, but I was too slow.

[PhoenixRising]

NFL News - Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Sore elbow sidelines Raiders quarterback

Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell was held out of
all team drills during the evening practice Tuesday after
banging his elbow off the helmet of teammate Darren McFadden
earlier in the day. Russell, Oakland's starter this season
after spending most of last season on the sidelines,
complained of stiffness in his elbow after warming up and
making a few throws early during the night session. The No.1
overall draft pick in 2007 wore a thick bag of ice on his
right elbow at one point. He watched as Andrew Walter and
Marques Tuiasosopo split the reps with the Raiders' first-
when we checked him out after (the morning) practice he was
fine," Oakland coach Lane Kiffin said. "But he came out and
warmed up, threw the ball and it just stiffened up a little
bit on him. So we erred on the side of safety and pulled him
out at that point. "If we were playing a game he could have
very easily played, so I don't foresee it being an issue at
all." Kiffin said he expects Russell to be able to practice
when the Raiders hold an afternoon workout Wednesday.
This is Russell's first training camp. He missed Oakland's
entire camp and the preseason a year ago while he was locked
in contract negotiations with the team. He played in three
games as a rookie, starting the season finale against San Diego.


Eagles DE Clemons out of hospital, back in camp

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Clemons was released
from a hospital where he was treated for dehydration Tuesday.
Clemons was helped off the field at Lehigh University about
two hours into the team's Tuesday morning practice. He was
taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital in an ambulance, but never
lost consciousness. He returned to the training facility later
Tuesday, the team said on its Web site. Clemons signed a five-
year contract with the Eagles in the offseason, and is
competing for a starting spot.

Titans replace injured German lineman

-Tennessee defensive lineman Ulrich Winkler has a torn left
anterior cruciate ligament, and the Titans have replaced him
with defensive tackle Eric Taylor. Winkler hurt his left knee
during practice Monday afternoon and was able to walk off the
field with assistance. A native of Munich, Germany, Winkler was
in camp for a second straight year with the Titans after being
on their practice squad last season through an NFL Europa
exemption. Coach Jeff Fisher said Winkler was here this time
because they thought he would be a good player to have in camp.
But Winkler was waived in time for Taylor to be added to the
roster handed out Tuesday morning. Once Winkler clears waivers,
the Titans expect to place him on injured reserve.


Jaguars' Meester out after injuring biceps

Jaguars center Brad Meester could miss the start of the season
because of a strained right biceps. Meester sustained the injury
during training camp Sunday, but it wasn't clear he was hurt until
he missed practice Monday night. "We're still trying to determine
how long he may be out," coach Jack Del Rio said. It's the third
injury in the last four seasons for the 31-year-old offensive
lineman and the second in as many training camps. Meester missed
the last four games in 2005 after tearing his left biceps tendon.
He missed the first four games last season after breaking a bone
in his ankle during camp. His latest injury means the Jaguars
could be without one of the key cogs in a line that helped the
team set a franchise rushing record with 2,541 yards in 2006.
Longtime backup Dennis Norman, who filled in for Meester in '05
and '07, will move back into the starting lineup. "That's what
you have to do," Del Rio said. "Nobody in this league is going
to feel sorry for you. The next guy gets an opportunity, and
we expect him to step in and play well."

Niners' Robinson out at least 1 week

San Francisco running back Michael Robinson will miss at least
one week of training camp after undergoing arthroscopic surgery
on a torn meniscus in his right knee Monday. Robinson, the
former Penn State quarterback who has played sparingly in two
NFL seasons, was injured when he ran into rookie guard Chilo
Rachal during the 49ers' first full-contact practice Monday
morning. Robinson returned to the club's training complex in
the afternoon after the minor surgery, but the 49ers didn't
provide a timetable for his return to practice. Robinson has
rushed for just 237 yards and two touchdowns in his NFL career,
instead playing mostly on special teams and as a kickoff returner.
Joe Staley, the second-year pro beginning his first season as
the 49ers' starting left tackle, could participate in some
drills Tuesday after missing the first four days of camp with
an infection in his foot.


Cowboys CB Newman sidelined with strained groin

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman missed practice Monday
afternoon because of a strained groin sustained in the morning
workout. Coach Wade Phillips said Newman got tangled up with
a receiver during a play and twisted his leg awkwardly.
Phillips doesn't consider the injury serious. Newman, who went
to his first Pro Bowl last season, left the field a few minutes
before the morning practice ended. He watched some of the
afternoon practice but wasn't in uniform.



Jags' Williams hurts knee again

Jaguars receiver Reggie Williams reinjured his right knee
Tuesday night, hours after being activated. During the
evening practice, Williams made a spin move after a reception
and hurt the knee. He limped to the sideline, was examined by
team trainers and then carted off the field to the locker room
for tests. Coach Jack Del Rio declined comment, probably
realizing he would face tough questions about whether Williams
returned to the field too soon after an injury. Williams was
placed on the physically unable to perform list as the team
opened training camp Saturday. He said he sprained his knee
running steps inside Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Williams
missed the first three days of camp, but he was back on the
field Tuesday morning wearing a protective sleeve, running
routes and catching passes. A first-round draft pick from
Washington in 2004, Williams had his most productive season
last year. Although he caught just 38 passes, he averaged
16.6 yards a catch and had 10 touchdowns. If his injury is
significant, it would be another blow for Jacksonville's
offense. The Jaguars already are without receiver Jerry
Porter and center Brad Meester. Porter, who signed a six-year,
$30 million contract in February to be the team's No. 1
receiver, had surgery nearly two weeks ago to repair a torn
hamstring and will miss at least the entire preseason. Meester
injured his right biceps Sunday and could be out even longer.
Meester was planning to travel to Birmingham, Ala., on
Wednesday to get evaluated by renowned orthopedic surgeon
Dr. James Andrews.
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END OF NFL NEWS

[PhoenixRising]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

Woah there pallie.....Slow your roll mang. I think my Jags are gonna bump those Colts in that Super Bowl slot

And TJ.... another good thread has come to an end. Thanks for last years Football thread. I meant to get IBTL, but I was too slow.

Yer welcome, mang. And did you see the JAGS in the NFL news?

[scarabY2k]

sure did mang. If there's a saving grace, it's that the injuries are now and we'll have Meester and Planet Reggie back early in the season. I heard on sports talk today that Reggie is getting some orthoscopic knee surgery to clean up some things in his knee and should be ready for opening day. We'll see what happens.

[warren]

i'm ready. no predictions from this old Packer fan...might be a looooooong year for the Pack...

i'm just wishing for the last few weeks' oh-so-riveting drama in GB to be DONE

[Boopster]

Go Titans!!!!!

[mybugrocks]

I am so rooting for the Colts!!! LOVE the Colts GO COLTS!!!

[scarabY2k]

Originally Posted by Boopster

Go Titans!!!!!

TITANS?!?!?

Well Betty, I guess you and I are gonna have some fun this year. The rivalry continues.

Can I call you Betty?.......

Originally Posted by mybugrocks

I am so rooting for the Colts!!! LOVE the Colts GO COLTS!!!

Wow. I can't get no love around here. Titans on one side, Colts on the other. And they're both in My Jags Division. One things sure. We've got a strong division. Not like the Pats. I can't believe that they have one of the easiest schedules....AGAIN

Haaaaay..... You're in Cali- what gives? Why the love for the Colts?

[PhoenixRising]

I'm just happy I don't have to deal with the whole GB thing. Oy.

[mybugrocks]

because I have been following them and they are just good...as for the Raiders, they dont impress me much at all...plus Peyton Manning is an excellent QB...I've liked the Colts since i started watching football a few years ago

[jdesigns]

I've said it before, and I'll say it again.......

Go Seahawks!

[PhoenixRising]

Hey Justin! Do you think you have a chance this year??

[jdesigns]

Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

Hey Justin! Do you think you have a chance this year??

Nope, but then again, it's Coach Holmgren's last year, perhaps we can do something with it.

[Boopster]

Originally Posted by scarabY2k

TITANS?!?!?

Well Betty, I guess you and I are gonna have some fun this year. The rivalry continues.

Can I call you Betty?.......



Wow. I can't get no love around here. Titans on one side, Colts on the other. And they're both in My Jags Division. One things sure. We've got a strong division. Not like the Pats. I can't believe that they have one of the easiest schedules....AGAIN

Haaaaay..... You're in Cali- what gives? Why the love for the Colts?

yes the rivalry is on, and you can call me Bette

[AmyJane]

[Boopster]

oooh A giants fan, bet you were happy when they won, I
watched it

[AmyJane]

Originally Posted by Boopster

oooh A giants fan, bet you were happy when they won

That would be the understatement of the century

[PhoenixRising]

Originally Posted by CyberGreenBaby

That would be the understatement of the century

Here is the order of excitement for Amy this year:
Her Wedding
The Giants Winning the Super Bowl.


Am I right? Or is that suppose to be reversed?

[marvins_dad]

Here's to hoping for another disappointing Cowboys team.
My prediction, if they Jessica Simpson comes to the first 2 or 3 games and they lose - a red neck will take her out.

I hope they suck again this year like they did last year!


Geaux Saints!