Archive: September 3, 2006 - September 9, 2006
Weekly Awards/The Best Pro Sports Story Ever
Never got a chance to do the weekly awards last week with the Thursday night game and all, but figured we'd get back to the norm now. Fridays are a slow practice day, and not a lot of news going on, generally. I figured I'd take three suggestions from the...
By Jason La Canfora | September 8, 2006; 1:00 PM ET | Comments (31)
B.Lloyd's Latest Cuts
Checked out B.Lloyd's latest demo tape driving to and from work the last few days, and it's pretty dope. He definitely has lyrical skills and an ability to change up his flow. His delivery sounds pretty effortless, which means it definitely takes work. The beats are catchy and there...
By Jason La Canfora | September 8, 2006; 9:00 AM ET | Comments (13)
Portis Speaks
Portis said he's about 75 percent, would not be ready to play if he had to today and sounds very skeptical about being ready for Monday. he kept talking about the long-term and not doing anything to hurt himself for the long haul by rushing back. He said he's 75...
By Jason La Canfora | September 7, 2006; 4:40 PM ET | Comments (21)
Here's Your Portis Update
Alright everyone. Can't tell you who has practiced until practice actually starts (2 pm), dudes and dudettes. Dang. Work with me here. Portis has been out of the building much of the day; just came back in with practice starting. Doesn't look good for him having full particiupation in practice...
By Jason La Canfora | September 7, 2006; 2:16 PM ET | Comments (9)
The Wonders Of Email
I got this email the other day. Man, this dude is easy to please. I think this guy had been busting my chops lately via email, then,. I go and drop a "penultimate" bomb in a Mark Brunell story the other day, and he's my biggest fan. If only...
By Jason La Canfora | September 7, 2006; 1:00 PM ET | Comments (41)
Quote Of The Season (So Far)
It came from rookie Rocky McIntosh Tuesday. He was asked that most innocuous of TV-ready questions, about his confidence level entering the season. He responded thusly, and with glee: "I'm way far from being a sissy." Okay, so it's something of a nonsequitor, and, trust me, no one was...
By Jason La Canfora | September 7, 2006; 9:00 AM ET | Comments (14)
Afternoon Update (couldn't come up with anything better; pretty weak, I know)
Early reaction to the Redskins unusual quarterback rotation: Jason Campbell seemed pretty excited by the prospect of actually playing football this season, and took his "long-term" backup role as a major sign of faith. Todd Collins says he was "surprised," by the unconventional decision, and seemed a bit confused...
By Jason La Canfora | September 5, 2006; 2:17 PM ET | Comments (30)
Who's Up Second?
Okay, so we know that Todd Collins is the backup quarterback for Week 1. We know Jason Campbell is the No. 3 QB for Week 1 - exactly where he was a year ago. We know that if Mark Brunell gets in a game, Collins, unequivocally, is the man...
By Jason La Canfora | September 5, 2006; 8:00 AM ET | Comments (18)
Labor Day Blog-ette
Hey there. Hope you're all having a great weekend. I'm trying to stay low key and do the family thing, but thought I would throw a lil somethin up here for the diehards. After the widespread NFL cuts came down Saturday there were a handful of players available I...
By Jason La Canfora | September 4, 2006; 1:12 PM ET | Comments (4)
