Dave Lane
07-01-2005, 08:50 AM
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/8607175
Guess they are not drinking the Browncos koolaid
Dave
(June 29, 2005) -- A closer look at some of the good and bad ideas floating around during the offseason:
GOOD IDEA
The Dallas Cowboys working first-round draft pick Marcus Spears at left defensive end and moving Greg Ellis to the right side: At 295 pounds, Spears has the bulk and strength to play the run more effectively than Ellis. Spears looks to have the ability to handle an offensive tackle one-on-one because he consistently shows proper technique and superb footwork to gain good leverage and balance. The fact that his pass-rush skills might be lacking isn't a problem given that the Cowboys' primary defensive concern on early downs is stopping the run.
The Jacksonville Jaguars taking a chance on making quarterback-turned-receiver Matt Jones a first-round draft pick: Since recovering from a hamstring injury early in offseason workouts, Jones has made a favorable impression on the Jaguars' coaches with his route running (considered his greatest shortcoming) and the fact he rarely drops a pass. If he can perform the same way during games, Jones could make a major splash with his incredible speed (4.3-second 40-yard dash) and towering frame.
BAD IDEA
Tight end Bubba Franks considering not reporting to the Green Bay Packers' training camp in an effort to get a major boost in pay and a long-term contract: It is unlikely that new Packers general manager Ted Thompson is going to satisfy Franks' salary demands. Franks is likely to end up playing this season under a transition tag that has already been placed on him.
The Denver Broncos counting on an improved defensive line built from Cleveland Browns castoffs: The new duo heading the Browns' football operation, general manager Phil Savage and coach Romeo Crennel, had no problem saying goodbye to a group of athletes whose time in Cleveland was defined by underachievement, poor health … or both. Why that still didn't prevent the Broncos brass from welcoming them with open arms is somewhat of a mystery. If all that Courtney Brown, Gerard Warren, Ebenezer Ekuban and Michael Myers needed was a change of scenery, they likely would still be in Cleveland, whose football scenery has dramatically changed under the new regime.
Guess they are not drinking the Browncos koolaid
Dave
(June 29, 2005) -- A closer look at some of the good and bad ideas floating around during the offseason:
GOOD IDEA
The Dallas Cowboys working first-round draft pick Marcus Spears at left defensive end and moving Greg Ellis to the right side: At 295 pounds, Spears has the bulk and strength to play the run more effectively than Ellis. Spears looks to have the ability to handle an offensive tackle one-on-one because he consistently shows proper technique and superb footwork to gain good leverage and balance. The fact that his pass-rush skills might be lacking isn't a problem given that the Cowboys' primary defensive concern on early downs is stopping the run.
The Jacksonville Jaguars taking a chance on making quarterback-turned-receiver Matt Jones a first-round draft pick: Since recovering from a hamstring injury early in offseason workouts, Jones has made a favorable impression on the Jaguars' coaches with his route running (considered his greatest shortcoming) and the fact he rarely drops a pass. If he can perform the same way during games, Jones could make a major splash with his incredible speed (4.3-second 40-yard dash) and towering frame.
BAD IDEA
Tight end Bubba Franks considering not reporting to the Green Bay Packers' training camp in an effort to get a major boost in pay and a long-term contract: It is unlikely that new Packers general manager Ted Thompson is going to satisfy Franks' salary demands. Franks is likely to end up playing this season under a transition tag that has already been placed on him.
The Denver Broncos counting on an improved defensive line built from Cleveland Browns castoffs: The new duo heading the Browns' football operation, general manager Phil Savage and coach Romeo Crennel, had no problem saying goodbye to a group of athletes whose time in Cleveland was defined by underachievement, poor health … or both. Why that still didn't prevent the Broncos brass from welcoming them with open arms is somewhat of a mystery. If all that Courtney Brown, Gerard Warren, Ebenezer Ekuban and Michael Myers needed was a change of scenery, they likely would still be in Cleveland, whose football scenery has dramatically changed under the new regime.