Month: February 2008 (Page 4 of 30)

      NFL Offseason Odds & Ends: 2/27

      February 27, 2008 /

      – The Browns offered a three-year, $20 million contract to quarterback Derek Anderson. Anderson originally stated that he wanted a six-year contract, but it’s clear Cleveland wants to stay in the three-year range.

      – One day after FOXSports’ columnist John Czarnecki said that Randy Moss and the Patriots aren’t even close to a new deal, AOL Sports is reporting the two sides are ready to agree on a multi-year deal. Just one more reason not to read Czar’s columns.

      – The Redskins cut wide receiver Brandon Lloyd. Just another example of how bad Daniel Snyder’s spending has been – the Skins gave up two-mid round picks and $12 million for Lloyd and he did next to noting in Al Saunders’ offense.

      – Chiefs released wide receiver Eddie Kennison. Mr. Reliable is gone – it’s Dwayne Bowe’s playground now.

      – Patriots released linebacker Rosevelt Colvin. More from New England: Running back Kevin Faulk was busted for possession of the reefer following a Lil’ Wayne concert. The Pats are having a very productive offseason.

      – Jets released wide receiver Justin McCareins.

      NFL

      Yao Ming lost for season

      February 27, 2008 /

      Yao Ming has a stress fracture in his foot and will miss the rest of the season.

      This is devastating news for the Rockets, who will find it difficult to hold on to a playoff spot without their franchise center. Teams like Utah, New Orleans, Golden State and Denver are probably breathing a little easier knowing he’s out. There was talk of a 50+ win team missing the playoffs for the first time in league history, and Houston just has to win 13 of its remaining 25 games to reach that mark, so it still could happen.

      More importantly (for Houston), are the Rockets going to reconsider building around an injury-prone player? Is Yao Ming injury-prone? He played in all 82 games in each of his first three seasons, but in the last three, he has only played in 57, 48, and 55 games, respectively. He is only 27, so conventional thinking would say that he has four or five years left in his prime, but at 7’6″, one has to wonder if his body will be able to hold up that long. Right now, it’s not looking too good.

      Fantasy Basketball, NBA

      Tradewatch: 2/26

      February 26, 2008 /

      Let’s take a look at how the big-name players involved in all those pre-deadline trades are doing for their new teams. This is the way to read the line: Pau Gasol, who is 9-1 in games played for the Lakers, has averaged 22.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.5 blocks per game since the trade.

      Pau Gasol (Lakers): 9-1, 22.0p, 7.1r, 2.9a, 1.5b
      Jason Kidd (Mavs): 3-1, 8.3p, 6.8r, 11.3a, 3.8s
      Shaquille O’Neal (Suns): 1-2, 8.7p, 11.3r, 1.7a, 1.3b,
      Shawn Marion (Heat): 0-5, 16.6p, 11.0r, 3.0a, 2.8s
      Mike Bibby (Hawks): 1-4, 11.8p, 5.4a, 2.0r
      Ben Wallace (Cavs): 1-0. 12.0p, 10.0r, 1.0b, 2.0s
      Wally Szczerbiak (Cavs): 1-0, 10.0p, 1.0r
      Drew Gooden (Bulls): 0-2, 14.5p, 8.0r, 0.5b
      Larry Hughes (Bulls): 0-2, 13.5p, 3.5r, 2.5a

      The Gasol trade is obviously working out for the Lakers, but it’s too early to tell how these other trades are going to affect each team’s record. I’ll update Tradewatch every two weeks through the end of the season, so be sure to check back.

      Fantasy Basketball, NBA

      “Money” Mayweather takes big payday to join WWE

      February 26, 2008 /

      Floyd Mayweather just got fat cash (as in $2 mil fat) to wrestle for WWE’s Wrestlemania.

      A $20 million payday awaits the undefeated WBC welterweight champion when he takes on Big Show as part of WWE’s “WrestleMania XXIV” at Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on March 30.
      “It’s entertainment. You have a chance to just be you and do what you want to do,” Mayweather said Monday after a chaotic Staples Center event that masqueraded as a news conference.

      The boxer nicknamed “Money” clearly likes the way WWE does business.

      “Wrestling takes care of business right on the spot,” Mayweather said. “Whatever they say they’re going to do, they do it right on the spot. There’s no waiting three, four, five months. Quick results, quick money. Quick big money, too.”

      I can almost respect a man who says, “Yeah, I’m doing this for the money” instead of one who denies it and tries to make it about doing a good deed. Have fun Floyd and remember, you now have a small connection to Pacman Jones.

      General Sports

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