What is the problem with the Jacksonville Jaguars? Lack of talent? Poor Coaching? Poz playing like he's new to the game? Simply, the Jaguars defense is allowing points on points while the offense completely fails to produce. But where does it all start on the offense?
To begin with, the offense is failing to run the ball as well as pass due to a failing offensive line. Rather than picking up strong offensive lineman, they choose to pick 2 rookies, and trade for 1 pro-bowl guard. With their old offensive line already being mediocre, their failure to upgrade has left the offense severely crippled. however you cannot only blame the breakdown of the offense on the line, but the poor performances by both Chad Henne and Blake Bordles. Chad Henne started the first 2 games posting 3 touchdowns with 1 interception and 492 yards while Blake Bortles started against the colts during week 3 and posted 2 touchdowns with 2 interceptions and 223 yards. Toby Gerhart, cannot be to blame, while he isn't the strongest running back, poor blocking schemes result in poor statistics. The receiving core begs to be improved, with Allen Hurns, Allen Robinson and Marcedes Lewis being their most influential players., the offense barely has the potential to move the ball consistently. Overall, rather than focusing on winning this particular season, it appears the the Jags are looking to slowly build their offence for the following years.
Now what is the problem with the defense, simply put, they are not working together as one unit, several breakdowns in coverage and lack of communication has led them to give up loads of touchdowns, while there run game might be decent, their secondary proves to be extremely unreliable, Without proper unison between the 11 defenders, the points are going to continue to pack on. leaving the jaguars severeal crippled.
Sunday, 28 September 2014
Friday, 12 September 2014
Violence Abroad
To take a quick turn from covering the underdog teams of the sports world, domestic violence needs to be brought to attention by every aspect of the media. Domestic violence has appeared to be most prominent in the NFL. However there are several other athletes in the sports world who have been accused with a felony of domestic violence. While it has been a major problem for a long span of sports history, it has really inflated with the ex-Baltimore Raven running back Ray Rice clocking his wife in the face within an Atlanta casino elevator.
It may be controversial to say that the only way domestic violence can be silenced is by instating strict policies in all sports however realistically this is not the case. While the NFL has already installed a zero-tolerance policy on domestic violence, it is unlikely to cause all athletes to be much more intelligent and cautious towards such a serious felony. Punishment, will be the bane of domestic violence. With the NFL indefinitely banning Ray Rice, this opens the eyes to several athletes who may have been within contact of this serious matter, whether you are playing baseball or hockey or curling for that matter, the fear of being banned from your occupation... your source of revenue or plain and simple your pride and joy, can be devastating for some people.
Simply put, domestic violence needs to be brought to full attention, addressed by all major sports as well as minor, and eradicated in order to prevent the loss of successful athletic careers, get rid of potential prison time and protect the spouses of the athletes.
It may be controversial to say that the only way domestic violence can be silenced is by instating strict policies in all sports however realistically this is not the case. While the NFL has already installed a zero-tolerance policy on domestic violence, it is unlikely to cause all athletes to be much more intelligent and cautious towards such a serious felony. Punishment, will be the bane of domestic violence. With the NFL indefinitely banning Ray Rice, this opens the eyes to several athletes who may have been within contact of this serious matter, whether you are playing baseball or hockey or curling for that matter, the fear of being banned from your occupation... your source of revenue or plain and simple your pride and joy, can be devastating for some people.
Simply put, domestic violence needs to be brought to full attention, addressed by all major sports as well as minor, and eradicated in order to prevent the loss of successful athletic careers, get rid of potential prison time and protect the spouses of the athletes.
Diamond In The Rough
The Carolina Panthers have always been viewed as a mediocre team with monumental amounts of hype over a record shattering quarterback. Although Cam Newton has set several records as a rookie and had fairly impressive statistics throughout the 2011-2014 seasons, he has been unable to lead his Panthers to a Super Bowl appearance.
The 2014-2015 season may hold different futures for the Panthers, with a defense projected to post the second most points in fantasy football, and several offensive weapons such as 1st round draft pick, wide reciever Kelvin Benjamin and Stanford running back Tyler Gaffney, the panthers may be able to come out on top of their division.
while there is not a large amount of evidence to prove this, their game on Sunday afternoon really proved them to be a weapon both on defense and offense. The Carolina Panthers have some big expectations from both fans as well as myself this season.
The 2014-2015 season may hold different futures for the Panthers, with a defense projected to post the second most points in fantasy football, and several offensive weapons such as 1st round draft pick, wide reciever Kelvin Benjamin and Stanford running back Tyler Gaffney, the panthers may be able to come out on top of their division.
while there is not a large amount of evidence to prove this, their game on Sunday afternoon really proved them to be a weapon both on defense and offense. The Carolina Panthers have some big expectations from both fans as well as myself this season.
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