Vick, Culpepper, Quinn, Favre, Marbury - Part I - which one does not fit?
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Brett says, “Have you heard? We have a defense!”
It’s a tale of 5 quarterbacks.
Michael Vick pleaded guilty in court and suddenly he was all sorry and felt dog fighting was so terrible. Come on.
The plea was accepted by Hudson, who asked: “Are you entering the plea of guilty to a conspiracy charge because you are in fact guilty?”
Vick answered yes, and Hudson emphasized his broad latitude in sentencing.
“You’re taking your chances here. You’ll have to live with whatever decision I make,” he said.
U.S. Attorney Chuck Rosenberg said a first-time offender ordinarily might receive no jail time for the dogfighting conspiracy.
“We thought, however, that the conduct in this conspiracy was heinous, cruel and inhumane,” he said. source
As Michael Vick was busy squandering a less than dynamite career, Brett Favre was finding out he may have a better team than he first thought.
The Packers defense was fantastic against the Jaguars. I was really impressed how Mike McCarthy’s defenders flew around the field. Desmond Bishop nearly took Reggie Williams head off on one play. In talking to cornerback Al Harris the day after the game, the veteran said that a play like that really inspires the entire unit.
Harris says the defense is on the same page and that a second year in the same system will go a long way. You could see how cohesive the Green Bay defense was. Harris also believes that he and Charles Woodson will form one of the best cornerback combinations in the NFL. source
So Vick faces jail time and Favre may have a defense to support him.
Over in Cleveland, they continue to fiddle while Cleveland fans burn.
Nobody has to remind Cleveland’s Romeo Crennel of the importance of making the right choice at quarterback entering the Sept. 9 season opener against Pittsburgh.
The decision is among the toughest Crennel has had to make since becoming Browns head coach in 2005.
There is heavy local pressure to name rookie Brady Quinn the starter based on how well he has performed in two preseason games, especially compared to the generally non-descript efforts of turnover-prone teammates Charlie Frye and Derek Anderson. source
Cleveland does not get it. Fans will flock to see Brady Quinn usher in the new era of Browns football. Don’t judge him by Tim Couch!
There are some pretty good, no make that excellent quarterbacks that have started right off the bat.
Peyton Manning and Troy Aikman took their lumps during miserable rookie seasons as starters in Indianapolis and Dallas but still forged careers that will ultimately find both of their busts in Canton. And it didn’t take long for another Hall of Famer who slid in the draft’s first round — Miami’s Dan Marino — to make an immediate impact.
Ok, Michael Vick is taking his lumps, Brett Favre is optimistic, and Brady Quinn is in no man’s land.
Read Part II tomorrow.
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3 opinions for Vick, Culpepper, Quinn, Favre, Marbury - Part I - which one does not fit?
Markj
Aug 28, 2007 at 12:01 pm
The big difference between Manning, Aikman, Marino, and Quinn is that the 3 hall of famers were accurate passers coming out of college. I think when Quinn finally plays against NFL starters, his lack of accuracy under pressure will kill him.
Vick, Culpepper, Quinn, Favre, Marbury - Part II - which one does not fit?
Aug 29, 2007 at 1:10 am
If you missed part 1, you can catch it at Vick, Culpepper, Quinn, Favre, Marbury - Part I - which one does not fit? …
James
Aug 29, 2007 at 8:44 pm
True, until he plays a game, who knows.
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