Posts tagged Michael Crabtree
NFL International Series 2010: Wembley Watch – 13 Days To Go
Oct 18th
Less than two weeks to go now, and momentum built last night and carried into week 7 will play a key part when the teams line up at Wembley on the 31st, their ears still ringing from My Chemical Romance…
Denver Broncos
The Broncos have had a tough couple of weeks having to face the Ravens and Jets, two AFC teams that will almost certainly make the post-season. But they’ve been respectable in both and should not be at all discouraged despite successive losses.
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Week 5, 2010: Philadelphia Eagles @ San Francisco 49ers
Oct 8th
After getting last weeks prediction drastically wrong I’m beginning to think that I’m in the wrong business! Nevertheless, I’ll stick with it and overcome this slump I’ve fallen into. For week 5 I’ll be travelling to Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California and checking out the Philadelphia Eagles at the 49ers.
As part of our regular Wembley Watch articles, Andrew will take a look at the 49ers after the game, but I have to make a call before. So let’s take a look…
NFL International Series 2010: Wembley Watch – 5 Weeks To Go
Sep 27th
Week 3 is in the books for the two teams who’ll be gracing Wembley Stadium here in the UK later this year, so it’s time for this week’s Wembley Watch.
San Francisco
Oh dear, there is big trouble in San Fran. The Chiefs took them to school last night in an embarrassing outing. Craig fancied the Chiefs when we looked at the games last week and this turns out to have been a good move. Offensively the 49ers couldn’t get any of their playmakers involved at all and paid the price. The first 11 possessions producing only 3 points, 5 sacks allowed, untold quarterback hits – the rookie-laden line struggled all night. Very poor.
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NFL Is Back In Abundance
Sep 10th
Special Report from Joshua Modaberi:
After seven months away the NFL was back last night with the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings in a repeat of last years NFC Championship match.
The Saints came out on top in that encounter which they won in overtime 31-28. New Orleans then went on to win their first Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts in Miami 31-17.
Sean Payton’s side continued from where they left off last season by beating the Vikings 14-9.
The NFL is a bit like a London double decker bus – having been away since February, this weekend in the UK there are still another five games on TV.
Joshua Modaberi has caught up with Kevin Cadle from Sky Sports and Dan Arkush from Pro Football Weekly to discuss the remaining television fixtures over the opening weekend.
Kevin Cadle on
Carolina @ NY Giants Live on Sky Sports 4 Sunday from 17.30:
“I don’t think you can look past the New York giants in this one, they are going to be opening the brand new stadium.
“Eli Manning is probably coming off his best season ever as a pro. Wide Receiver Steve Smith really came out and did a great job last year receiving the ball and Ahmad Bradshaw has established himself as the number one running back.
“You are still going to have to look at what the Giants are going to do defensively and that will be the key to their season. On Sunday they are going to have to go out there and do something with Carolina’s dynamic duo – they had two guys running 4,000 yards last year so you know they are going to be looking to run the football against the Giants.”
San Francisco @ Seattle Live on Sky Sports 4 Sunday from 21.00:
“We don’t know a lot about Seattle, right now you don’t know if Pete Carroll thinking is as a head coach of this particular team.
“What kind of team are the going to have, you have Justin Forsett as the top running back, and he’s only about 5’6 on a good day. With Seattle I think the betting will be out for them until teams can see exactly what they emphasise and what they are doing on both the offensive and defensive edge.
“As for San Francisco we know all about them, Mike Singletary has put a stamp on that defence and the defence is going to get better and better.
“Offensively I think the San Francisco organisation has done a tremendous job as far as trying to assist the role of Alex smith. Last year they brought in Michael Crabtree and now this year you have two new offensive linemen who where the top two draft choices – so they are trying to do whatever they can to get things in order for Alex Smith to be as successful as he can possibly be.”
Dan Arkush on
Dallas @ Washington Live on Channel 4 Monday from 00.55:
“Dallas in terms of pure talent probably have the most talented team in the league. That doesn’t necessarily mean they will get to the Super Bowl by any means.
“I think in this game they match up well against their opponents the Redskins. Nobody can really get a firm reading on what the deal is going to be with Washington.
“They have a new head coach in Mike Shanahan, who was a very successful head coach with the Broncos. By all accounts he seems to be heading in the right direction with the Redskins. Donovan McNabb is another great addition to Washington, but I think Dallas is going to win this game with the Super Bowl in Dallas they are going to want to have a good season and get off to a winning start.”
NFL International Series 2010: Wembley Watch – 8 Weeks To Go
Sep 5th
The season is so close now, I know we’re all getting excited here.
The final week of pre-season saw the second teams (and below) get their chance to shine.
Denver Broncos
Although it was hoped that Elvis Dumervil would play some part this season, it’s not to be the case as he’s been placed on Injured Reserve ahead of the final roster. LenDale White is also out for the season after an ankle injury incurred against the Vikings. Brandon Stokley joins them on IR.
Corell Buckhalter did see some playtime but Knowshon Moreno is still not back. It’s likely we’ll see some movement here before the 53 is set.
All teams suffer with injuries, but the Broncos – as we’ve said before – seem to have been affected more than most.
Tim Tebow and Brady Quinn got roughly similar playtime, but Tebow suffered early on – giving up turnovers and 10 points. But he rushed and apart from those two series, he played well. Quinn also did well, but doesn’t have the redzone options that Tebow brings so he’ll see less playing time. Kyle Orton continues as a dependable starting QB.
NFL International Series 2010: Wembley Watch – 12 Weeks to Go
Aug 9th
What’s been happening this week for the two NFL teams bound for the UK later this year?
Denver Broncos
Elvis Dumervil
If he is lost for that long, then he’s a massive loss to the Broncos who will miss his pass rush, and the situation is further compounded by the injury that’s so far kept lineman Darrell Reid out of training. Hopefully it’s not as bad as it seems.
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San Francisco 49ers – Can they go from nowhere to the Super Bowl?
Oct 3rd
Those who have been following the predictions will know that I fancied the 49ers to do good things from before the start of the season. They seemed like a team that were quietly working hard. There were no reports of upset on the run up to pre-season and other than the Michael Crabtree saga, there has been little to worry us since.
Now, I am a gambling/trading man and before the start of the season you could get the 49ers at odds of 120 (119/1). In fact in one market someone has already made £7,000 trading on this bet before we are even half way through the season!
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Second Look… NFC West
Jul 22nd
In our second look at the NFC West predictions, we consider if the Seahawks will have done enough to reclaim the division. We also keep a close eye on the NFC Champions and the developing 49ers.
(Take a look at the First Look… to refresh your memory of our initial thoughts)
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