14
Aug
2012
Watch Chad Johnson get cut by the Dolphins on Hard Knocks (VIDEO)
In what might go down in one of the more compelling moments in series history, tonight’s episode of HBO’s Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Miami Dolphins, gave viewers an inside look into the aftermath of Chad Johnson’s recent arrest for domestic violence, and his subsequent release from the team.
(Image via ballertainment.com)
The meeting between Johnson and Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin - where Philbin informed Johnson that he was being released – made for genuinely riveting (albeit awkward) television. Johnson’s weak attempt at an apology goes right through Philbin, who had clearly made up his mind about Johnson well before the arrest even took place.
Watch for yourselves:
VIDEO AFTER THE JUMP
12
Aug
2012
Chad Johnson arrested for domestic violence … and he predicted it on Hard Knocks (VIDEO)
UPDATE: The Dolphins wasted no time in releasing Johnson on Sunday, clearly deciding that the receiver isn’t worth all the drama. It will be interesting to see if another team is willing to take a chance on the over-the-hill diva.
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Well, the honeymoon is over in Miami.
As you probably know by now, Dolphins WR Chad Ochocinco Johnson was arrested last night on a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence for allegedly head-butting his newlywed wife, Evelyn Lozada, during an argument outside their home in Davie, FL.
The mug shot (Photo via NYDailyNews.com)
The argument apparently started over a receipt for box of condoms Lozada found in Johnson’s car. According to police, the argument escalated as the couple was returning home from dinner, and things got physical in the driveway. At this point, Lozada alleges that Johnson head-butted her, leaving her with a “pretty good-sized” laceration on her forehead. Not surprisingly, Johnson claims that Lozada leaned into him, and that the two accidentally bumped heads.
Either way, it’s not a good look for the long-troubled wide receiver, who was theoretically looking to rehabilitate his image and jump start his career with the Dolphins. Johnson is currently being held at Broward County Jail, but is expected to be released on a $2,500 bond on Sunday morning.
Ironically, on the premier episode of HBO’s Hard Knocks: Training Camp With The Miami Dolphins, which just aired this week, Johnson actually told members of the Miami Dolphins staff that he was planning on getting arrested during their time off:
VIDEO AFTER THE JUMP
7
Aug
2012
Hard Knocks: Miami Dolphins premiers tonight (VIDEO)
Tonight, HBO kicks off the eighth season of their (sort of) annual look inside an NFL training camp, Hard Knocks. This summer, after taking a year off in 2011, the NFL Films crew has been roughing it down in Davie, Florida to bring us “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Miami Dolphins”
Image via bleacherreport.net)
With the Dolphins under the microscope, the series promises an in-depth peek at Joe Philbin‘s rookie year as head coach, as well as the much-hyped 3-man quarterback competition between Ryan Tannehill, Matt Moore and David Garrard. Throw in a couple new coordinators in OC Mike Sherman and DC Kevin Coyle, plus vets like Vontae Davis, Karlos Dansby and the always-entertaining Chad Ochocinco Johnson, and you’ve got some solid potential storylines down in Miami.
We’re just hoping they shed some light on the Dolphins’ whacky ownership team that includes Gloria Estefan, Fergie, Marc Anthony, and Venus & Serena Williams. I’m fascinated to know how involved these people are in actual football decisions.
Episode one premieres Tuesday at 10pm ET/PT, and you can catch a sneak preview below, as well as a chat with the three QBs competing for the starting job here at NFL.com.
VIDEO AFTER THE JUMP
17
Feb
2012
Let the wild “Where will Peyton Manning land?” speculation continue! (PIC)
Which uniform looks best on Petyon? (Image via Adam Schefter/Facebook.com)
So far, the story of the 2012 NFL off-season is Colts QB Peyton Manning, and where he’s going to play next season. The back-and-forth between Manning and Colts’ owner Jim Irsay has reached a near-comical level of he said-she said, with Irsay saying on Thursday that they’re currently in negotiations with the veteran quarterback. But the general consensus seems to be that Irsay is just posturing for the media, and that Pey-Pey has likely played his last down as a Colt.
Vegas released updated odds today on where Manning will play in 2012, which place the Dolphins as the favorite to land Peyton at 2.5-to-1, barely edging out “Does Not Play” (currently getting 3-1 odds), for those who believe Peyton’s neck injury could force him into early retirement. The Redskins are next in what seems like a perfect Dan Snyder move, followed by the Colts and Cardinals at 5-1, and Jets at 6-1.
My gut says Peyton will end up in either Washington or Arizona … what do you think?
SEE THE COMPLETE PEYTON MANNING ODDS AFTER THE JUMP
23
Oct
2011
Tebow has rough start, but rallies Broncos over Dolphins (VIDEO)
Praise me! (Image via mockession.com)
Well, it wasn’t pretty, but after all the fanfare leading up to his first start of the season, Tim Tebow led the Broncos to an 18-15 OT win over the Miami Dolphins. After turning in one of the uglier 3+ quarters of football you’ll ever see from an NFL QB (in which he was 4-14 passing for 40 yards), Tebow stepped up when it mattered most with his Broncos trailing 15-0 with just over five minutes remaining.
In the last few minutes, Tebow threw two late touchdowns and added a 2-point conversion rushing, and the Broncos converted on a successful onside kick to help complete the comeback and send the game to overtime.
On his first TD pass, Tebow was able to elude defenders and find WR Demaryius Thomas in the corner of the endzone:
VIDEO AFTER THE JUMP
18
Oct
2011
Watch Fireman Ed’s Monday Night Football Intro (VIDEO)
(Photo: NYDailyNews.com)
We’ll be honest, we didn’t really watch last night’s Jets-Dolphins game, and by most accounts it was a major suckfest with the Jets proving to be less sucky, so we don’t feel too bad about that.
But when we heard that ESPN enlisted Jets superfan “Fireman Ed” Anzalone to do the Monday Night intro honors, we knew we had to see what they came up with. In their continuing effort to replace the erstwhile Hank Williams’ Jr., ESPN has switched gears from his rauckus theme song to focus on the host cities with more solemn spoken word tributes.
This week’s effort focused on the passion and loyalty of the Jets fans, with the 52-year old retired New York firefighter doing the honors:
VIDEO AFTER THE JUMP
14
Mar
2011
TheDarkHorse’s 2011 Mock Draft – Picks 11-20
2015 just called to tell us that J.J. Watt is the steal of this draft. (Source: Madison.com)
For picks 1-5, go here.
For picks 6-10, go here.
11. Houston Texans — J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin: We get so many of these projections wrong. The “sure lock” winds up a flaming bust, and players we’re ignoring today — guys who won’t even be drafted — will light up the league. I believe we’ll look back on this 2011 NFL Draft five years from now and call J.J. Watt a top 5 pick. I loved his presence, intensity and motor at the combine. Wade Phillips‘ 3-4 defense is the perfect landing spot for Watt, and a good environment for this hard-working, self-made player. He worked himself onto Wisconsin’s roster, paying his own way at the start of his tenure — delivering Pizza Hut to save up dough. He’s no prima donna. He’s a coachable workhorse who did the requisite work at Wisconsin to make the switch from tight end to defensive lineman. Watt is the steal of this draft at No. 11. Sometime these midround picks are where you find the real gems — where less pressure is placed on the incoming player, as well. Houston and Watt are an excellent match.
12. Minnesota Vikings — Julio Jones, WR, Alabama: The Vikings have been vocal about finding a quarterback in this draft. I see a potential trade up — or down — to get their guy. There was a time when it appeared Minnesota at No. 12 could snag Auburn’s Cam Newton, but the hype machine’s in full swing and I project him to go no less than No. 1 to the Carolina Panthers. He’s the type of passer that’s going to require time to develop, coming from a spread, and Leslie Frazier would love the challenge. There are other possibilities at quarterback for the Vikings — and all of them are better than Brett Favre right now, who’s back on his farm tilling soil. It’s time for a new start in Minnesota. In this mock, with no trades — and Jake Locker a reach — I project the Vikings to jump on Jones, who had an excellent combine and would be a good-value selection here. Sidney Rice could bolt via free agency, so Jones addresses a potential need as well. We all saw what happened to Percy Harvin when Rice was out of the offense — they need a No. 1 guy in there to give the passing game a shot.
Picks 13-20 after the jump.
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12
Dec
2010
VIDEO: Jets assistant coach trips Dolphins player
(CBS Image via Newsday.com)
The New York Jets are going to get a call from the league office regarding a sideline incident involving a member of their coaching staff … and surprisingly, it has nothing to do with Rex Ryan! Well, not directly anyway, but it certainly reflects negatively on the head coach and the culture he’s fostered surrounding this ball club.
During the third quarter of today’s 10-6 loss to the Dolphins, New York strength and conditioning coach Sal Alosi intentionally tripped Dolphins CB Nolan Caroll while he was sprinting downfield on punt coverage. The Miami gunner was two yards deep on the Jets sideline when Alosi stuck out his left knee and took Carroll out. Watch below:
Carroll – who had an interception earlier in the game – was shaken up on the play, but returned to the game later. Afterward, Alosi issued an apology and said he’s prepared for any punishment that’s coming his way (cough *you’re fired* cough):
30
Nov
2010
NFL Week 13 Power Rankings (featuring the “Berserker Number”)
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Does anyone want to play the Bills right now? (Source: BuffaloNews.com)
Note: For the teams from 32-17, I’ve tagged them with my BERSERKER NUMBER (B#). Ranging from 1 to 100, it rates a team’s ability to cause havoc for teams attempting a playoff run. Young, developing squads just beginning to show power (but stuck with losing records) are helped, in my rankings, by a high B#.
For the teams from 16-1, I’ve added my DESTINY SCORE (DS). Again, 1 to 100. Here, I’m attempting to weed out teams resembling, for instance, the 1988 Chicago Bears. Teams with towering regular season records that (we all know) will not get to — back to — the Super Bowl. Teams, well, missing something special.
My (totally subjective, imperfect) Week 13 Power Rankings:
32 Carolina Panthers (1-10) (B#4)
31 Arizona Cardinals (3-8) (B#8)
30 Cincinnati Bengals (2-9) (B#14)
29 San Francisco 49ers (4-7) (B#22)
28 Denver Broncos (3-8) (B#33)
27 Detroit Lions (2-9) (B#28)
26 Buffalo Bills (2-9) (B#68)
25 Dallas Cowboys (3-8) (B#41)
24 Minnesota Vikings (4-7) (B#42)
23 Oakland Raiders (5-6) (B#52)
22 Washington Redskins (5-6) (B#43)
21 Seattle Seahawks (5-6) (B#54)
20 Cleveland Browns (4-7) (B#73)
28
Sep
2010
Hit Of The Week – Anthony Fasano devastating downfield block (VIDEO)
We’ve started a new tradition every Tuesday here at ReadAndReact by bringing you the Hit of the Week! We’ll find the most brutal tackle (or block) from each weekend of NFL games, and present it for your viewing pleasure.
This week’s HOTW comes from the offensive side of the ball … see how enlightened we are? In addition to it being a light week for bone-crushing defensive hits, we can certainly appreciate a textbook block, especially when it ends up with the defender flat on his back.
From Sunday night’s game, Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano gets the honor for making the extra effort on this downfield block for Brandon Marshall. Watch as Fasano squares up his hips and delivers the blow to Jets DB Eric Smith at full speed, sending him flying:
Granted, the Dolphins lost the game, but this is just a beautiful hit by Fasano.
