raiders
April 24, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
Oakland Raiders Trade LB Kirk Morrison to Jacksonville Jaguars!
Leading into the draft, there was talk that linebacker Kirk Morrison could see a time share at the position because the Oakland Raiders wanted to upgrade the position, or that he could be traded to another team.
Well, it appears the Raiders went with Plan B.
Morrison, who will be entering his sixth season in a Jags uniform, is a great pickup for Jacksonville, whose defense was porous at time last year. The Jags also received a fifth-round pick in this year’s draft.
Meanwhile, the Raiders didn’t get much in return, settling for just a four-round pick, where they selected Jacoby Ford, a wide receiver from Clemson.
In 2009, he made 133 tackles in his final year with the Raiders. He has proven that he has a knack for finding the ball and taking down the ball carrier, averaging more than 100 tackles per season and set a personal high of 135 in 2008.
He also has five sacks and seven interceptions to his credit while playing for the black-and-silver.
Oakland tipped its hand that there might be a deal after drafting 20-year-old Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain in the first round with the No. 8 pick. He’ll inject some youth into the position not to mention bring a lot of athleticism to the field; however, it’s a little bit of a head scratcher for the team to deal Morrison since he is only 28 and has several good years still in front of him.
Morrison confirmed the deal Saturday morning on his Twitter page, and Jags running back Maurice Jones-Drew welcomed the linebacker via a tweet he posted to his account.
source:sportsgather
new york jets
April 24, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
New York Jets trade RB Leon Washington to Seattle for fifth-round pick
The New York Jets added another flashy and versatile option for Mark Sanchez and their suddenly high-powered offense, and then dealt the popular Leon Washington.
The Jets selected Southern California running back Joe McKnight, Sanchez’s former college teammate, after moving up and acquiring Carolina’s fourth-round pick Saturday. New York traded its fourth-rounder (No. 124) and sixth-rounder (No. 198) to the Panthers to move up to No. 112.
Shortly after drafting McKnight, the Jets traded Washington to Seattle, along with a seventh-rounder, for the Seahawks’ fifth-rounder. New York selected Kentucky fullback John Conner with the pick.
McKnight is regarded as an excellent multipurpose player who can be a change-of-pace back and punt returner. Rex Ryan also has Shonn Greene, LaDainian Tomlinson and Chauncey Washington, another former Trojan, on the roster.
“Whatever Coach Ryan wants me to play, I’ll play whatever,” McKnight said by phone from his home in River Ridge, La. “Whatever role he has for me in the package or whatever he wants me to do on the field, I’m going to do whatever.”
Add in recently acquired wide receiver Santonio Holmes, Braylon Edwards, Jerricho Cotchery and Brad Smith, and Sanchez should have plenty of targets in his second season.
New York drafted Boise State cornerback Kyle Wilson in the first round, 29th overall, and Massachusetts offensive lineman Vladimir Ducasse in the second round.
The 5-foot-11, 198-pound McKnight, who made himself eligible for the draft after his junior season, is an elusive player who shows some good power for his size, along with good vision and patience. He was often compared to former USC star Reggie Bush because of his versatility.
“I’ve got some toughness to my game and I think I showed people this past year that I can work between the tackles somewhat,” McKnight said. “I did a decent job with that.”
Washington signed his tender contract offer last week and is recovering from a broken right leg, but became expendable when the Jets drafted McKnight. The former Pro Bowl kick returner suffered a compound fracture of the tibia and fibula at Oakland on Oct. 25, and missed the rest of the season.
The Jets have done well in the fourth round lately. Washington (2006), Cotchery (2004), Dwight Lowery (2008) and Kerry Rhodes (2005) are all recent fourth-rounders who have been significant contributors for New York.
McKnight doesn’t come without concerns. He had a few injuries at USC that limited his production at times, and he sat out the Trojans’ Emerald Bowl victory against Boston College while the school investigated whether he violated NCAA rules.
atlanta falcons
April 24, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
Falcons boost both lines in third round
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons added bulk and smarts with Southeastern Conference talent on the second day of the NFL draft.
The Falcons picked defensive tackle Corey Peters of Kentucky and first-team All-America offensive guard Mike Johnson of Alabama in the third round on Friday.
Peters and Johnson join Atlanta’s first-round pick, outside linebacker Sean Weatherspoon of Missouri.
“The three positions we picked were the three positions we wanted to come out with the first two days,” said general manager Thomas Dimitroff.
Each of the three has graduated.
That’s no coincidence, according to Dimitroff, who said each player boasts what the team calls FBI — football intelligence.
“No question, football intelligence is a big part of what we’re trying to develop here,” Dimitroff said. “Our picks fall in line with what we are needing as far as football intelligence and players who are going to handle themselves properly off the field.”
The Falcons did not have a second-round pick.
Peters (6-3, 300) was a three-year starter at Kentucky. He had 49 tackles, including 11 for losses, and four sacks as a senior. He also had four sacks as a junior.
“I think I’m really a heady player and really focused during the week and prepare myself well and know my opponents’ weaknesses,” Peters said in a telephone interview on Friday night. “I think I do a good job taking advantage of that.”
Peters, the No. 83 overall pick, said he visited the Falcons, Titans, Ravens and Jets. He said Atlanta was his last visit.
“I was just hoping and praying for the best opportunity,” Peters said. “I really like the coaching staff down there.
“I’m just looking forward to working hard and possibly working my way into the starting rotation and getting on the field.”
Peters played nose tackle and defensive tackle in Kentucky’s 4-3 scheme. The Falcons also use a four-man defensive front.
Johnson (6-5, 312) completed his career at Alabama by making 41 consecutive starts. He also played offensive tackle and center.
The Falcons chose Johnson, the No. 98 overall selection, with their first of two compensatory picks for losing free agents Michael Boley, Keith Brooking, Domonique Foxworth and Grady Jackson after the 2008 season. The Falcons also have a compensatory pick at the end of the fifth round.
“We are fired up he was there,” said Dimitroff of Johnson. “The fact he’s versatile, he’s a smart football player who was definitely a part of a winning program.”
The Falcons did not have a second-round pick. They traded the pick to Kansas City last year for tight end Tony Gonzalez.
Weatherspoon was introduced at the Falcons’ facility on Friday. Weatherspoon is expected to eventually replace outside linebacker Mike Peterson, who will be 34 this season.
Dimitroff said the team followed Weatherspoon for two years, paying close attention when there were rumors the linebacker would enter the draft as a junior in 2009.
Coach Mike Smith said Weatherspoon’s skills are the perfect fit for the challenges linebackers face on run defense and pass defense.
sasha doran
February 14, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
TrendPK.com The Wayzata Trojans traveled to Armstong last night on the other side of Plymouth to take on the Falcons. The Trojans scored easyily and often, with great performances from Sasha Doran at quarterback, Adam Gooley at wide receiver, and a solid game by the defense.
1st Quarter
Armstrong started at their own 24 [...]
Nfl Scores Week 2
Nfl Scores Week 2, NFL Scores 2009:NFL Scores Week 2 – NFL Scores 2009 can be found here.It was a very busy Sunday for NFL fans with nine games completed and only six games remaining.Panthers took on the Falcons and the Patriots battled it out with the Jets.NFL Scores 2009 are after the jump.
Nfl Scores Week 2 was first posted on September 21, 2009 at 8:38 pm.
©2009 “News Trends“.
