NFL Notes: Terrell Owens Controversy Again, Lane Kiffin Fired
by Jimmy on Sep 30, 2008 12:43 PM CDT
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T.O. is at is again. After the Cowboys lost to the Redskins on Sunday, T.O. basically blamed the loss on Tony Romo for not getting T.O. the ball more. He left out that he was targeted for 20 plays (18 times thrown to with 7 catches and 2 rushing attempts), and that he dropped a couple of those passes. T.O. is a great receiver, and very important to the success of a few of my fantasy football teams, but I have no idea why anyone would want him on their team. What he brings on the field is not worth what he brings off of it.
Al Davis finally fired Lane Kiffin, and as only Davis would do, told him over the phone. On top of that, he informed Kiffin that he would not pay him the rest of his contract. Anyone who takes that job deserves what they get. The Raiders will not be relevant again until Davis is no longer in control of the team.
The Rams also fired Scott Linehan. I don't understand how a team that has Marc Bulger, Torry Holt and Steven Jackson can be so bad. Hey Jacob Bell and Drew Bennett, I hope you are enjoying yourself out there.
As was mentioned yesterday, thoughts and prayers go out to Richard Collier. It was announced yesterday the he is paralyzed from the waist down and had to get his left leg amputated. Stuff like this reminds you how trivial football is.
The Pittsburgh Steelers walk away from last night's game having lost rookie running back Rashard Mendenhall and starting right guard Kendall Simmons. That game last night was one of the most physical games I have seen in a while.
Two site things: Does anyone want to be in charge of looking up the different power rankings from around the web and writing a post about them? Let me know if you are interested.
And here is the poll that was asked for..
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How in the world can Davis fire him without paying out the contract?
What a joke of an owner.
Michael Roos doesn't eat pitas because NOTHING BREAKS THE POCKET ON HIS WATCH!!!
by August West on Sep 30, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He was fired for cause.
If Kiffin sues, then Davis would have to prove cause. Since the causes were undoubtedly defined in the contract, that should be straightforward. However, Davis might not care and/or might not succeed in proving his point in court. You’ll note that this is exactly what happened to Mike Shanahan. Shanahan sued and won to get the rest of his money.
That said, I doubt Kiffin will sue. I’m sure he’s ready to just get on with his life at this point.
DannoE
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!
by DannoE on Oct 1, 2008 6:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since this is an NFL notes thread I hope that I'm not going too far off topic.
I was listening to ESPN radio at lunch today and Mike Tirico and Scott Van Pelt were talking about who would win the various divisions. Want to guess who they picked for the AFC south? Well amazingly they split. Tirico picked the Colts and Van Pelt picked the Jaguars! I was amazed. They talked about the Titans a bit but never said what there was about them that was off-putting.
We have one of three undefeated records. Have allowed less points against us than any team (unless you count the teams that have played one less game). Have the league leading rushing TD runner and the most picks yet don’t really merit a mention for winning the division. Oh, well. I guess we’ll have to wait and see.
BTW, the Steelers, Ravens and Chargers were the other AFC picks.
by DZone on Sep 30, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No respect!
The Titans never get the respect they deserve from the national media because they don’t want us to win. They don’t want a small market team to succeed. And we are not flashy and we don’t score a lot of points. Even Rich Eisen and Deion knows it.
Go Titans!
by Pinoy Titan on Sep 30, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strange..
I, too, on lunch today was watching ESPN on TV. Ol’ Hodge was on there and two others talking about the titans Defense. They said Ditka had picked them for the super bowl pre-season I think? wow. They also said the Titans are the best team in the NFL. I was shocked to hear them say it. I mean, we know the Titans are the best team right now, but I couldn’t believe they were saying it on ESPN!
(Rock n Roll Titans!)
by palpacino on Sep 30, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do they pick both the Steelers and Ravens?
They are in the same division.
If I hit a hole-in-one on this grand slam the dominoes will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
by jasonkylebates on Sep 30, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted never
Because if he doesn’t start this season (which he most likely won’t), he won’t be with us next season. At least, I wouldn’t be if I were him.
by Rustmeister on Sep 30, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He would have to retire
I doubt we would cut or trade him.
by theologic on Sep 30, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They would definitely trade him for the right offer.
It is an open question what that offer would be. But look, the Titans would trade Albert Haynesworth if the offer was right.
DannoE
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!
by DannoE on Oct 1, 2008 6:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bud Adams
Bud is still behind Young I think, and I really don’t think Fisher has given up on him. I don’t think anyone would offer us enough.
by theologic on Oct 1, 2008 7:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tend to agree with that.
I think it would take a 1st rounder to get him, and I doubt you could get even the Chiefs to give more than a 4th rounder.
DannoE
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
Go Titans!
by DannoE on Oct 1, 2008 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FYI
We have a power rankings volunteer. Look for that tomorrow.
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles
by Jimmy on Sep 30, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crawler
Jimmy, it seems I have seen a few web crawler type apps that you (I think) can configure to pull news and aggregate into one source. I guess they use XML or some crapola. Anyway. There might be an easy way to just have all that info presented to you programmatically. I’ll google it a little bit. Not sure what to search for just yet…
(Rock n Roll Titans!)
by palpacino on Sep 30, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My heart goes out to Richard Collier
I really feel terrible for him. Please keep this man in your thoughts and prayers, as he is going to need them. I was unaware of who Richard Collier was until this story, however I am moved by the tragedy. This truly does trivialize football as August mentioned. This man’s life is now completely changed because of the stupid act of the idiot who shot him.
by Joy Kat on Sep 30, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't know that he has legal custody of his nephews!
The story just gets more and more awful.
I guess it could always be worse.
by gramsey712 on Oct 1, 2008 7:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As far as T.O. goes
He really needs to get over himself. He gets the ball 20 times in a game and that is not enough. Yes he is one of the greatest receivers of all time, but to say what he does sometimes is unbeleivable. I thought he had grown up a lot after he went to the Cowboys, maybe I was wrong. McNabb had enough of him at Philly, I wonder if Romo feels the same way?.
by Joy Kat on Sep 30, 2008 5:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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