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PHILOSOPHY…IS A TOP ON A CEREAL BOX ~ When the Cincinnati Bengals visit the Kansas City Chiefs to start their 2006 NFL season, No. 2 could be No. 1. While some think that Carson Palmer is on track to be behind center on opening day, Marvin Lewis can’t rule out the possibility that it could end up being newly acquired Anthony Wright. Wright appears to be embracing Bengals’ QB Coach Ken Zampese’s offensive philosophy while exorcising that of the Baltimore Ravens.
“I think that the offense in Baltimore is predicated on the defense. It was based on if the defense was playing well or if they were struggling,” Wright said. “That’s been the problem with that offense. They don’t lay their ears back. They kind of go into a situation and try to feel it out, and if they get ahead, they didn’t continue to attack. They get ahead and they sit back and (let) the defense win the game. It’s been that situation ever since they won the Super Bowl. The philosophy isn’t like that here. The philosophy is like Steve Spurrier: You’re on the field to stop us.”
The Ravens hope that the QB in Wright’s “us” equation is the former Raven so he can look like No. 2 again (pun intended) when playing at M&T Bank Stadium on November 5.
HYMES NOT ON MY SIDE, NO HE’S NOT…HYMES NOT ON MY SIDE ~ According to Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times, Randy Hymes has agreed to a 2 year deal to play for Jack Del Rio in Jacksonville. The Jaguars recently lost Jimmy Smith to retirement. Our best go out to Randy. May consistency and focus find you!
BAD BOYS, BAD BOYS…WHATCHU GONNA DO WHEN DEY COME FOR YOU? ~ According to the Florida Times Union, Jaguars second round pick (and admittedly a favorite of mine) Maurice Drew from UCLA is facing charges stemming from an incident at a Denny’s restaurant near the UCLA campus. Allegedly Drew was one of three players who taunted a man at a nearby table for using a laptop computer before beating the man unconscious out in the parking lot. The three were released on $30,000 bail each. According to Drew’s agent Adisa Bakari, "It's not true, not true. It's all a bunch of misinformation that will be cleared up shortly."
The other two players charged in the incident include Ricky Manning, Jr., former Bruin and current Chicago Bear and former Bruin RB Tyler Ebell who transferred to UTEP after the 2003 season. Gee, I hope these guys don’t visit The Gin Mill anytime soon. I’ve been known to have lunch there with my laptop using the wireless internet access over one of those world famous bison burgers.
OH CANADA ~ After meeting with Nick Saban and other Dolphins’ officials, it now seems likely that the team will allow Ricky Williams to play for the Toronto Argonauts provided that the Argonauts release him when their season ends in November. Word is the Argonauts are prepared to agree to this request. Williams’ agent Leigh Steinberg has hinted that Williams’ contract will exceed $300,000. No truth to the rumor that Williams has requested an unusual perk -- a large climate controlled green house to protect his horticultural assets from the Canadian elements.
YOU DON’T REALIZE HOW MUCH I NEED YOU ~ Adam Teicher of The Kansas City Star reports that 2003 Pro Bowl safety Jerome Woods has been released by the team. The move saves the Chiefs $600,000 in cap space which could be used to reel in Ty Law.
The Chiefs spent second and seventh round draft picks on two safeties Bernard Pollard and Jarrad Page and the two coupled with current starters Sammy Knight and Greg Wesley makes Woods expendable.
Woods, a former No. 1 pick, was benched last season after the Chiefs signed Knight and wanted out. He has not participated in the Chiefs’ offseason workouts. Woods is looking for new employment.
“The thing I really want is to play well enough so that people say the Chiefs made a mistake when they benched me,” he said. “That’s my main objective. That’s as important as winning the Super Bowl to me.”
The Ravens have a need but can they meet Woods’ price? If the Ravens are interested, they likely will not set the market for Woods’ services. More than likely, they will wait and observe.
I HAD IT MADE LIKE A MOUNTAIN RANGE WITH A SNOW WHITE PILLOW FOR MY BIG FAT HEAD ~ At one time David Boston ran neck and neck with Barry Bonds for the title of Mr. Potato Head in the sporting world as a result of excess “vitamins.” Now Boston is simply looking for employment in the NFL and naturally, Jon Gruden is taking a look at the former BALCO billboard.
“I have a lot of respect for what he's done in this league,” Gruden said. “He had a couple of seasons where he was one of the most feared football players in the league. He's had his share of adversity with injuries and what not in the last couple of seasons. We're obviously just looking into his situation.”
Parents, please encourage your children to steer clear of those dreaded “what nots.”
THAT’S WHY I’M PEEZY, PEEZY LIKE SUNDAY MORNING ~ Joey Porter just loves the taste of leather and once again, he’s stuck his big fat foot in his even bigger and fatter mouth. The world class knucklehead is now flaunting his political acumen and wants to showcase it for the Commander-in-Chief. Here’s a sampling:
"I don't like the way things are running right now, so I have something to tell [President George W.] Bush. I feel like he gotta give some of my money back. I'll try to get on that level with him, like, 'Peezy, what's happening?' So if I get to the point where the president is calling me Peezy, it will be a good situation."
And then what, off to the Denver night club for a little lead up the wazole?
WILL YOU STILL NEED ME, WILL YOU STILL FEED ME WHEN I’M 64? ~ And finally, one month removed from his 64th birthday, Paul McCartney’s marriage to Heather “Wolfie” Mills appears to be over – thankfully! Going back to their days of engagement, Mills has been nothing short of a female dog and for some unexplained reason I keep hearing a word that rhymes with what you do on fourth and long from deep within your own territory.
McCartney publicly is saying all the right things about Mills, probably as part of an effort to minimize the financial damage she is likely to unload on him. Mills allegedly offered to sign a pre-nuptial agreement prior to their marriage and McCartney reportedly declined, obviously sucked in by the phony gesture on Mills’ part intended to inspire the exact response McCartney served up, “Oh Darling, if you leave me. I'll never do you no harm."
How could you not sign the pre-nup Paul? First Whacko Jacko and now Wolfie are reaping the rewards of your canon of work. The pre-nup wouldn’t have given Mills a leg to stand on.
Hey, are you thinking what I’m thinking?
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