Why would Ochocinco call out Merriman?
The San Diego Chargers will play against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 20, 2009. But, the hype for the game has already began. Bengals wide-receiver Chad Johnson said on Twitter about Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman: “Somebody please tell Shawne Merriman thats is ass on Dec. 20th, relay the message to the rest of the D, especially Cromartie!!!!child please.”
In response, Shawne Merriman created a video. Merriman said that if Chad Johnson continued to call him out, he was going to ring his neck. This new Merriam vs. Ochocinco rivalry should bring great attention and hype to this game. Though, all the talking will be done on the field.
But, of course, the only problem is that the game between the San Diego Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals is in December, which is five months from now. A lot of things can happened between here and then. What if one of the players or both players are out of this game due to injuries, what then?
Well see if the trash taking continues throughout the season, but one thing for sure is that the hype will start up again the week of the game. Only time will tell who will be on the winning side and who will have the last laugh. Stay tuned.
Why Rodney Harrison should have retired as a Chargers?
Last Wednesday, the former San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots safety, Rodney Harrison announced his retirement from the NFL. As a New England Patriots, Rodney Harrison won two Super Bowls. But, more than that, Harrison brought passion and physicality to the safety position. One of the best quality of Rodney Harrison’s game was his leadership.
For the San Diego Chargers, with all of Harrison qualities as an NFL player, it would have been nice to keep Rodney Harrison. Harrison went to two Pro Bowls as a San Diego Chargers. In 2003, due to several factors, the Chargers decided to release Rodney Harrison. Since Harrison left the Chargers, the Chargers have had a hard time finding players to fill his spot.
Despite of what was going on between the Rodney Harrison and the Chargers front office, Rodney Harrison should have never been let go. The best thing for Harrison was moving on and joining the New England Patriots. Harrison leadership helped the Patriot win two Super Bowl. Who know how his career could have turned out as a Chargers. But, the only thing left for Rodney Harrison’s NFL career to be complete, will be his placed in the NFL Hall of Fame. And what a Hall of Fame career it was.
Sources: (ESPN, San Diego Union-Tribune)
Why does a former Chargers QB continues to Struggle with Life after College?
On Thursday, former San Diego Chargers quarterback, Ryan Leaf was indicted with on drug and burglary charges. What’s is wrong with this story? The fact that Leaf cannot turned his life around in unbelievable. The Chargers drafted Ryan Leaf as their first pick and second overall draft pick in the 1998 draft. But, Ryan Leaf’s NFL career turned out be a was huge disappointment.
Ryan Leaf’s NFL career ended in 2002. After a short stint as West Texas A&M quarterbacks coach, Ryan Leaf was put on indefinite leave for allegedly asking one of his players for a pain killer. In late 2008, he resigned from his position at West Texas.
But, the fact that Ryan Leaf continues to struggle with life after football is too bad. Coming out Washington State, there was so much potential for Ryan Leaf as a successful college player. And for all that potential to not be fulfilled is unfortunate. If Ryan Leaf has hit rock bottom, hopefully he will be able to get his life straight, but we will have to wait and see what happens next.
Sources: (ESPN)
What’s Next for Michael Vick?
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Michael Vick was released from prison today. Michael Vick served 19 months in prison for a dogfighting conviction. Now that he is out of prison, so what’s next for Michael Vick? If you believe in second chances, then after Michael Vick meets all the requirements that the NFL asks him to do, then Vick should be able to play in the NFL again. However, if one believes that what Vick did was very cruel and wrong then he should not be able to have the privilege of playing in the NFL.
Michael Vick first priority should be being with his family first. Then, Vick must focus on his new job at a construction company. But, once is clear that Michael Vick could play in the NFL, should he be able to play in the NFL?
The best thing for Michael Vick to do is that he should meet with both the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Humane Society of the United States and try to figure out the best way for him to make his second chance a successful one. Michael Vick’s future and his chance of playing in the NFL remains a mystery. Only time will tell if Michael Vick has learned his lesson and will become a better person. Stay tuned.
Sources: (ESPN)
What’s Wrong with being Rewarded?
One of the rewards of winning the Super Bowl is getting a chance to meet the President of the United States. And this year, the Pittsburgh Steelers have the honor of meeting President Barack Obama. However, for one Steelers player, James Harrison decided that he was not going to the White House to meet the President.
James Harrison, the 2008 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, told a Pittsburgh news station that if the Arizona Cardinals would have won the Super Bowl then the President would have met with the Arizona Cardinals and not the Steelers. Well, of course, if the Arizona Cardinals would have won, they would have earned the honor of meeting the President. Since the Cardinals didn’t win, they did not get rewarded.
James Harrison has that choice of not meeting the President. But, the President has a busy schedule and for him to take the time away from that to meet with the Super Bowl Champions, Pittsburgh Steelers even if you do not agree with his policies, one should be proud and honor because not everyone gets that chance to meet President.
Sources: (ESPN)
Should Brett Favre Comeback to Football?
With reports of Brett Favre possibly returning to NFL and playing football for the Minnesota Vikings, please vote what you think Brett Favre should do. Should Favre stay retired or comeback to football.
Loading ...Why would Brett Favre want to return to Football?
There are reports that Brett Favre might comeback to the NFL and possibly play for the Minnesota Vikings. Why would the former Green Bay Packers and New York Jets quarterback, Brett Favre want to comeback? Why would he possibly want to join the Vikings? And, is this the good decision?
Only Brett Favre can answer those questions. But, if Farve does come out of retirement to join the Minnesota Vikings, there will be more questions that would need to be answered. What will Farve’s legacy be as a Green Bay Packers, if he were to join the Packers rival, the Minnesota Vikings? What will Packers fans think of Farve then?
Being a part of the New York Jets, there was no big rivalry between the Jets and Packers, so there was no real issues between Farve and the Packers. But, if Farve does plays for the Vikings, then the rivalry between Farve, the Vikings and Packers will be more intense then ever before.
What will the NFL be without Brett Favre? Well, we will have to wait until Brett Favre is finally retired and is at the podium during the Hall of Fame ceremonies in Canton, Ohio talking about his career. Until then, stay tuned to see what Brett Favre does next.
Sources: (ESPN)
How did the Chargers get an A in English?
Last year, the San Diego Chargers had a hard time getting to the quarterback without Shawne Merriman. The Chargers needed someone to help them filled the void at linebacker and put pressure on the QB when Merriman is not in the line-up. With the drafting of Northern Illinois University’s outside linebacker, Larry English, the Chargers accomplished their goal. Larry English had 31.5 sacks and 63 tackles behind the line of scrimmage at NIU.
Larry English should help the Chargers pass rush, which struggled at important times last season, including the playoffs. Also, putting pressure on the QB helps create turnovers, which the Chargers were successful at a couple of years ago. Now that the Chargers have Larry English along with linebackers, Shawne Merriman and Shaun Philips, the San Diego Chargers could be one of the dominating defenses this year. Only time will tell if Larry English makes the grade, stay tuned.
(Sources: NFL.com)