Hats off to the New Orleans Saints for winning Super Bowl 44.
They have come a long way since the days of the New Orleans Aints.
The Saints franchise has struggled for most of its existence, and seeing Drew Brees proudly holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy last night shows just how far that franchise has come.
The sight of the Saints players celebrating victory reminded me of another team that came from the bowels of the NFL to ultimately win the sport's richest prize; the 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
For years, the Buccaneers were THE biggest joke in the NFL. This was the first team to finish a season winless; in fact the team started off 0-26 until they beat (you guessed it) the Saints.
After a few playoff runs in the late 70s and early 80s, the team became the poster child [...]
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January 11, 2010 by
David Nelson |
Bill Cowher,
David Nelson,
dirk koetter,
Head Coach,
jack del rio,
Jacksonville Jaguars,
Jaguars,
NFL,
Pete Carroll,
Tony Dungy,
USC
Before I start writing, just know that this is a possible scenario heard on ESPN.
With Pete Carroll leaving USC to coach the Seattle Seahawks, speculation is everywhere concerning the opening left behind.
The name seemingly making the most sense at this point is Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio.
Del Rio, who attended USC, is the hard-nosed head coach that USC may possibly be looking for.
From rumors and analysts, it looks like USC is going to be looking for a coach with head coaching experience in the NFL or the NCAA at a big name program.
Del Rio would give USC a credible, defensive-minded coach that could come in and continue where Carroll left off.
The question in my mind is, where would this leave Jacksonville? If Jack Del Rio left the Jaguars tomorrow, [...]
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November 11, 2009 by
Jeremy Smith |
analysis,
Bengals,
bills,
Buffalo Bills,
Donte Whitner,
Jarius Byrd,
Lindell,
Michael Vick,
preview,
Titans,
Tony Dungy,
Trent Edwards,
Vince Young
Hey fans, yes, the rumors are true about Michael Vick's adviser, former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy expressing his personal interest about Vick joining the Buffalo Bills next year. In the same conversation, the Bills were also in the mix of acquiring Vick's services before the season started along with Bengals. This of course, was after his prison sentence for dog fighting was completed.
Now, I am not saying that the rumors for next season have been completely thrown out the window, but when it comes right down to it, the Bills have two starting QBs already, Edwards and Fitzpatrick. Furthermore, what has Vick done this year for the Eagles that could contribute to the success of the Bills next season? Vick, has completed 2 of 6 passes for 6 yards and rushed 12 times for 27 [...]
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October 15, 2009 by
Michael Ellis |
Aqib Talib,
Barret Rudd,
Boise State,
Brandon Spikes,
Byron Leftwich,
Derrick Brooks,
Florida,
Jermaine Phillips,
John Lynch,
Jon Beason,
Jon Gruden,
Josh Freeman,
Kellen Winslow,
Kyle Wilson,
Mike Alstott,
Mike Nugent,
Monte Kiffin,
Patrick Willis,
Ronde Barber,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
Tanard Jackson,
Tony Dungy,
Warren Sapp,
Warrick Dunn
Brooks did not deserve to be mentioned with ZERO.
Zero wins, Brooks has been through his trials and far share of poor teams. Yet nothing as dejected at what I have witnessed thus far into a season. If the Glazers (owners of the franchise) were smart...wanted to do something for their fans (a band aide to the season that is) they would go out and beg on their hands...knees...butts...whatever it takes to get Herman Edwards on a flight from Bristol, Connecticut where he works at ESPN (have no idea where the man lives) and get his ass firmly in front of the team to talk to them about how "you play to win the game". That is the aspect the Buc's seem to be lacking...an intensity....a fire...a passion to go out and play hard, leave it all out on the field.
You saw the media point out [...]
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