The Linc - What makes a winner?

by JasonB on May 8, 2010 12:01 PM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

Not much Eagles related news today, so instead today's Linc will be a sampling of all kinds of NFL related tidbits.

What exactly makes a Quarterback a "Winner"? - Stampede Blue
Why is a Quarterback called a "winner"? Find out here, and why the ultimate "winner" QBs are never actually called that.

Tell Me How My Class Tastes: Scenes From The Worst NFL Draft Party Ever - New York Jets - Deadspin
This is, on the surface, the tale of the lamest NFL Draft party of all time. But it's also a story about class and about fans who project their own anxieties on their favorite teams and about teams that respond in kind. (Hint it's about the NY NJ teams.)

JaMarcus Russell "earned" $110K per completion - Game On!: Covering the Latest Sports News
Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times points out that Russell made more that $100,000 per completion. To be exact, when Russell picks up his exit check he will have taken about $39 million of Davis' cash in exchange for his 354 completions.

Union to host Manchester United at the Linc | Philadelphia Daily News | 05/07/2010
Storied English Premier League team Manchester United will visit Philadelphia for the second time when it plays the Union at Lincoln Financial Field on July 21.

The League Panelists: Offseason acquisitions make Baltimore Ravens one of the favorites in AFC title hunt - Jason Brewer
Bolstered by several top free agent signings and another stellar draft class, the Baltimore Ravens have no excuse for not challenging for the AFC championship in 2010.

Brian Cushing Suspended For Four Games: Reaction - Battle Red Blog
Houston Texans' fans reaction to the news that Brian Cushing is suspended for the first 4 games of the 2010 season for violating the league's performance-enhancement policy.

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definiely

agree about the Ravens.

My "t" and "y" buttons are messed up so don't bitch at me about misspelling, I'm just saying.

by RadioheadbeatlesEagles on May 8, 2010 12:11 PM EDT reply actions

The thing about the Ravens

Is that the defense continues to get OLD, their secondary was a MESS last year. And Joe Flacco and even Sanchez were two QBs who hid behind a decent defense. Flacco was DECENT his rookie year and he didn’t do a whole lot better the year after. I think Cincy is more primed to win the AFC title than the Ravens woujld be.

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on May 8, 2010 12:24 PM EDT reply actions

At least Flacco could make throws well when he needed to. Sanchez has no excuse for 20 picks in less than 350 attempts, especially with a half-decent receiving corps and a very, very good offensive line. Even if he was a rookie.

Berries are nice, but Graham crackers taste pretty good too.

by alcatraz0109 on May 8, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions

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Flacco was DECENT his rookie year and he didn’t do a whole lot better the year after.

He certainly was better his second year. His completion percentage went up (60% to 63.1%), threw more touchdowns (14 to 21), had same number of interception in both years (12), threw more yards (2,971 to 3,613) and improved his QB rating (80.3 to 88.9). What do you want him to do last year? Throw 5,000 yards, 50 touchdowns, and 2 picks?

And he should improve on those numbers, especially having Bolden now.

RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.

by Imp on May 8, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions

But as far as making good qb decisions he wasn't that great

in the playoffs, they were showing all the bad decisions he made and all the ways the defenses were confusing him

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on May 8, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions

to further my point

his rating was 39.4 in the playoff games and completed 53% of his passes, no TDs, and 3 picks….. things change when you play decent teams.

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on May 8, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions

jamarcus russell is proof that the nfl needs to make a rookie salary cap...

the guy made stupid amounts of money because of a lunatic owner and a system that allows teams to overpay for kids who have never even played a game in the league. in the midst of the cba fiasco, i’m surprised this issue hasn’t been brought up more often.

by awd777 on May 8, 2010 1:12 PM EDT reply actions

yes i have been saying this forever now

and instead of signing vets that might deserve the money teams are tied up in these kids.

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on May 8, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Jamarcus

That bum ought to be ashamed to go the bank. What a complete bust.

by 92-74-99-96 on May 8, 2010 2:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Cushing...

Does anyone else remember him saying at the draft “I’ve passed every test there is. I’m not that kind of guy.” Guess he IS that kind of guy…

by 92-74-99-96 on May 8, 2010 1:58 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

a LOT of NFL players are that kind of guy ha ha

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on May 8, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Jamarcus Russel = shitty ass QB = great business man (or is it thief)

by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on May 8, 2010 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

great business man (or is it thief)

There’s a difference?

RIP Jim Johnson, best ever.

by Imp on May 8, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions

You got your equation all bassackwards..

Should be:
Al Davis = Shitty ass Business man OR great philanthropist.

Why is Russel a theif??!? Not like Jamarcus forced Al to draft him… or pay WAY too much.

by Sparki on May 10, 2010 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions

well…one would think that if you get paid around 40 million dollars to play football…one would actually put forth some sort of effort, hence the thief comment.

He signed the contract, but hasn’t honored it by giving it his ALL.

And Al Davis = Crazy Old Bastard obsessed with Combine Statistics.

by 5 plus 10 equals 6 on May 10, 2010 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions

So the article about the Jets/Giants

comes down to the Giants treat their fans with more class and dignity. Pretty much everyone in the states of New York/New Jersey is already aware of this.

Homer: Aw, twenty dollars! I wanted a peanut!
Homer's Brain: Twenty dollars can buy many peanuts!
Homer: Explain how!
Homer's Brain: Money can be exchanged for goods and services!
Homer: Woo-hoo!

by bigbluethruandthru on May 9, 2010 5:32 PM EDT reply actions