http://yardbarker.com/content/team/62 Recent articles about the Washington Redskins en-us Prime Time Love, the reality series on the Oxygen Network that chronicles the day to day "struggles" of Deion Sanders and Family, has a lot of "playing to the camera"… and not in a good way. At first it was slightly amusing when Deion would do the trademark smirk as if to say "I got this" but it's slowly taken a turn into portraying him as not only a chauvinist pig but possibly less than human. Wow do I feel sorry for his wife (ex and present). While I know you sell your soul for that life, the lifestyle and the opportunity of being a semi-celebrity, his current wife, Pilar, has sold her soul, her dignity and any sense of good judgment right up the river by staying married to him. A little banter is ok between couples… it keeps it interesting. But Deion basically treats her like the maid, the nanny and the chef and he's just supposed to be the breadwinner and reap the benefits. The fact that he rides around on a RASCAL SCOOTER throughout his mansion (complaining that he needs it because his feet hurt from his football days) is not only pathetic but a joke. You don't see Emmitt Smith needing to hop a Segway to roll from the car to the studio for an interview. It's ridiculous and he should be embarrassed for how he is portraying himself and his family on national television. I'm not sure which I find more offensive about him. The fact that he can't seem to give his wife an inch and thus picks fights at every turn just to make sure everyone knows that he's "The Man Of The House" or the fact that he basically told his son "Don't open car doors or pay for meals for women because then you'll always be expected to do it." While it surprised me that he has already been divorced once before, (since I thought all 5 kids were Pilar's), it won't surprise me one bit if he's shopping for wife #3 by the time this GARBAGE of a reality show is CANCELLED. Deion, you're on the clock and your 15 minutes is up. Mon, 12 May 2008 01:35:08 -0500 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/265908 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/265908 I kind of wondered why I was jumping off of the Roy Williams bandwagon and now I kind of know why. He think the fans don't care about the Dallas Cowboys unless they are winning. I have been a Cowboy fan through thick and thin and I can tell you that a true fan will be there whether you are winning or losing. He better perform this season or he might not have to worry about ANY fans. Roy says "I'm tired about worrying about the fans," Williams said. "The fans are only around when things are good. I want supporters. At the end of the day, we're human beings, too. Everything can't be perfect, and you can't let your emotions rule over you being a human being. It gets to a point where you are abusing who you really are as a fan." Sun, 11 May 2008 19:44:35 -0500 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/265822 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/265822 After reading this article, I may have underestimated the real Roy Williams. The fans are around only when things are good? Maybe if he could cover someone, he wouldn't get the criticism he has been getting from the fans. I have been slowly jumping off the Roy Williams bandwagon and I may be off of it for good now. I have been a fan for many years and I have been around during the good times and the bad. "I'm tired about worrying about the fans," Williams said. "The fans are only around when things are good. I want supporters. At the end of the day, we're human beings, too. Everything can't be perfect, and you can't let your emotions rule over you being a human being. It gets to a point where you are abusing who you really are as a fan." Sun, 11 May 2008 10:25:11 -0500 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/265683 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/265683 Archie Manning admits it. He's getting greedy. The patriarch of America's reigning first family of football wants sons Peyton and Eli to keep going back to the Super Bowl. Just not at the same time. The Manning family celebrated Peyton's first NFL championship when the Indianapolis Colts won the 2007 Super Bowl. Then came an encore when Eli guided the upstart New York Giants to this year's title. What's more, each was the game's MVP in this remarkable brother act. Sat, 10 May 2008 08:48:44 -0500 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/265433 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/265433 Even though I'm a HUGE Eagles fan, the passing of Sean Taylor felt as though a part of "me" was gone as well. I felt bad for his family, friends, teamates, and the NFL in general because they had lost a rising star. Another senseless act of violence that has taken one of our "own" far too soon. A sad day indeed. And to Philips: Nice homage to a player that will be missed. RIP Sean Taylor http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/ny-spgiants0510,0,4294640.story?track=rss Fri, 09 May 2008 21:54:46 -0500 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/265366 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/265366 IRVING – The Dallas Cowboys have not tried to hide the fact they were looking for a big-name, highly productive veteran wide receiver this off-season. They were interested in Javon Walker before Oakland guaranteed him $16 million. They have been linked to Chad Johnson, Roy Williams and Anquan Boldin even though their teams have repeatedly said none would be dealt. And if something were to happen now, executive vice president Stephen Jones admits it would likely be a player-for-player deal. Fri, 09 May 2008 16:49:29 -0500 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/265307 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/265307 Personally, I think Roy is having problems because he isn't friendly with his teammates. Why would one of the stars of the team isolate himself in workouts and not socialize with his fellow DB's? Strange. Anyway, here's what Ellis says. Greg Ellis is tired of the criticism directed at Cowboys teammate Roy Williams. Ellis, the veteran outside linebacker, said he's heard the perception of fans and media that Williams, a strong safety, is a liability in pass coverage and the team should cut or trade him. Fri, 09 May 2008 16:43:58 -0500 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/265306 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/265306 2005 had its share of stars in the 1st round but also had a handful of busts check to see where your teams pick did............. 1. Alex Smith, quarterback, 49ers: When the first overall pick is competing three years later with Shaun Hill and J.T. O'Sullivan for the starting job, that's by definition a BUST. 2. Ronnie Brown, running back, Dolphins: After a so-so first year, Brown has been solid. A torn ACL derailed his opportunity to have a strong third year. Though he hasn't lived up to the billing of the No. 2 overall pick, we're not yet ready to call him a bust. (But we could be after 2008.) 3. Braylon Edwards, receiver, Browns: Edward is becoming one of the best receivers in the league. Clearly, not a bust. 4. Cedric Benson, running back, Bears: He's been a disappointment on the field, and his arrest conjures memories of past incidents in college. Without question, he's a BUST. 5. Cadillac Williams, running back, Buccaneers: Williams made a huge splash as a rookie, but can't stay healthy. After rupturing a patellar tendon in 2007, he might not play again. If he does, he might never be the same. Based on his top-five selection, he's a BUST. 6. Pacman Jones, cornerback, Titans: BUST 7. Troy Williamson, receiver, Vikings: We once tried to throw Williamson a compliment, but he dropped that, too. BUST. 8. Antrel Rolle, cornerback, Cardinals: When a cornerback might be shifted to safety at only age 25, it's not because he's a great cornerback. BUST. 9. Carlos Rogers, cornerback, Redskins: He's on the path to being declared a bust. We'll give him one more year. 10. Mike Williams, receiver, Lions: Maybe he wouldn't have been a BUST if the Lions had made him an offensive lineman. 11. DeMarcus Ware, linebacker, Cowboys: A 2006 Pro Bowl + a 2007 Pro Bowl = not a bust. 12. Shawne Merriman, linebacker, Chargers: He could still be a bust if he gets suspended again for steroids (or blown up on a regular basis by a pint-sized running back); for now, though, Merriman is clearly not a bust. 13. Jammal Brown, tackle, Saints: The Pro Bowler in 2006 slipped a bit last year, and the Saints were rumored to be shopping him. Still, he's not a bust. 14. Thomas Davis, safety/linebacker, Panthers: He's not spectacular, but he started 16 games in 2007. Not a bust. 15. Derrick Johnson, linebacker, Chiefs: Johnson made a splash as a rookie and hasn't taken it quite to the next level in two years since, but he's not a bust. 16. Travis Johnson, defensive tackle, Texans: When the biggest hit of your career is one that you unknowingly put on a quarterback's head with your knee, you might be a redneck. And a BUST. 17. David Pollack, linebacker, Bengals: Though he was on his way to becoming a great player, a neck injury ended his career early in his second season. Unfortunately, he must be declared a BUST. 18. Erasmus James, defensive end, Vikings: Knee problems have slowed his development, but barring injury to Jared Allen and Ray Edwards (and maybe Brian Robison), James won't be a starter in his fourth season. BUST. 19. Alex Barron, offensive tackle, Rams: The Rams wouldn't have been dreaming of Jake Long sliding to No. 2 if they thought that Barron was the long-term solution on the left side, or the right. BUST. 20. Marcus Spears, defensive end, Cowboys: Yeah, he has been a three-year starter. But he was rumored to be on the trading block earlier this year, and his impact hasn't reflected his stature as one of the top 20 players in the draft. BUST. 21. Matt Jones, receiver, Jaguars: This much-hyped quarterback-turned-receiver isn't very good, and doesn't seem to care. The Jags would have been wise to let him play quarterback — for another team. BUST. 22. Mark Clayton, receiver, Ravens: The thinking in NFL circles is that a player destined to be a high-end receiver performs like one by his third NFL season. For his third season, Clayton had 49 catches for 531 yards, and no touchdowns. BUST. 23. Fabian Washington, cornerback, Raiders: Being traded for a fourth-round pick after only three seasons automatically qualifies him for BUST status. 24. Aaron Rodgers, quarterback, Packers: He has looked good when he's gotten a chance to play, but the jury is out on whether he's a bust. Get back to us in a year. 25. Jason Campbell, quarterback, Redskins: Campbell is on his way to becoming a solid starter, and could evolve into one of the better signal-callers in the conference. Not a bust. 26. Chris Spencer, center, Seahawks: If he'd been taken higher, Spencer might qualify for strong consideration as a bust. But he started every game in 2005, and the Seahawks have gotten decent value out of him. Close, but not a bust. 27. Roddy White, receiver, Falcons: White was on his way to being a bust after his first two years. He broke out in 2007, which coincidentally was his first season without catching one-hoppers from Mike Vick. Not a bust. 28. Luis Castillo, defensive tackle, Chargers: Solid defensive linemen despite some injuries. Not a bust. 29. Marlin Jackson, defensive back, Colts: Steady but unspectacular Tampa Two corner. He might be another Jason David in a defense that requires him to cover wideouts down the field. But his performance allowed the Colts let guys like David walk away. Not a bust. 30. Heath Miller, tight end, Virginia: The Steelers arguably reached on a guy who wasn't healthy in the months leading up to the draft. They ended up with a solid tight end. Not a bust. 31. Mike Patterson, defensive tackle, Eagles: The Philly chapter of PFT Planet will revolt if we were to call Patterson a bust. Not a bust. 32. Logan Mankins, offensive lineman, Patriots: Solid contributor on the offensive line. Besides, we can't call anyone who paid $7,500 for the privilege of punching a guy in the crotch a bust. Thu, 08 May 2008 07:30:49 -0500 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/264689 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/264689 A quick run down of some of the stories in the NFL and other sports. Wed, 07 May 2008 13:32:07 -0500 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/264324 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/264324 The Chicago Bears announced today that they have released safety Adam Archuleta after one year with the team. Last March the Bears traded their 2007 sixth-round draft pick to the Redskins in exchange for Archuleta, who had just finished a disappointing season in Washington. He played in 15 games for the Bears, starting 10. (The Redskins used the pick to draft quarterback Jordan Palmer.) Archuleta had his best seasons with the Rams from 2001 to 2005, with Lovie Smith, now the Bears' head coach, as his defensive coordinator. When Archuleta signed with Chicago, it looked like reuniting with Smith would make it the right fit. But the Bears apparently felt that Archuleta was expendable because they like the other safeties on the roster, including Mike Brown, Brandon McGowan, Danieal Manning, Kevin Payne and rookie fourth-round draft choice Craig Steltz. The 30-year-old Archuleta will now be an unrestricted free agent. Wed, 07 May 2008 06:08:50 -0500 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/264179 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/264179 "Brian Westbrook said the conversation he had with Eagles coach Andy Reid about newly acquired backup running back Lorenzo Booker was a quickie. But just the fact it happened is an indication of the scheming the Birds' brains are doing on the second floor of the team's practice facility. ''We talked briefly about using both of us in the passing game,'' Westbrook said. ''I think if you put Reggie [Brown], Kevin [Curtis] and DeSean [Jackson] in the wide receiver positions and me and Lorenzo in the backfield, it would be tough for any team to match up with the speed that we put on the field. I think it's tough for a defense to match up with us. I think that's what Coach Reid was thinking when we added him.''" good article click 4 full read Wed, 07 May 2008 05:53:04 -0500 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/264177 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/264177 Rookie mini-camps are filled with players who have long odds on making an NFL roster. But former Texas Tech wide receiver Danny Amendola has been battling those odds as long as he has been playing football - and winning. So maybe it shouldn't be a surprise he was one of the players catching the eye of Cowboys coaches and even owner Jerry Jones this past weekend here at the Cowboys mini-camp. "I just can't wait to see him go against the veteran guys and just watch him work," Cowboys wide receivers coach Ray Sherman said after just the first day of practice. Tue, 06 May 2008 16:53:08 -0500 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/264030 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/264030 Less than three years from kickoff, work on Super Bowl XLV is picking up momentum as the host committee on Monday announced its membership, logo and list of $1 million donors. Frank Supovitz, the NFL's Super Bowl czar, said the league staff starts preparing for the game four years in advance. Early in the process, he said, the NFL often has to slow down a little to let the host catch up. "As I sit here today, I have to say we have some catching up to do to you," Mr. Supovitz said as workers behind him continued construction of the $1.1 billion Dallas Cowboys stadium. Tue, 06 May 2008 09:26:42 -0500 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/263882 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/263882 The coaching staff made it plain at the end of 2007 that they weren't overwhelmed by his play, and that gargantuan Max Jean-Gilles would get every opportunity to unseat Herremans this year." Good because I dont think he is that good. click for full story Tue, 06 May 2008 06:54:38 -0500 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/263828 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/263828 "THE REPORTERS waited through the buckling of the belt that held up the elaborately embroidered jeans. Then came the donning of the white T-shirt, the vigorous brushing of the close-cropped hair, the applying of the lip balm, and the accessorizing (Tanzanite earrings and a large silver necklace). Finally, Lito Sheppard turned to face the cameras and microphones. Minutes earlier, an Eagles spokesman had dispersed the pack in front of Sheppard's locker stall, with the news that Sheppard did not plan to speak with reporters - even though in his brief remarks on Friday, when he reported for mandatory minicamp, Sheppard had said he would speak at the end of the 3 days of workouts Tue, 06 May 2008 06:52:12 -0500 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/263826 http://yardbarker.com/author/article/263826