Palmer Learning New Offense In Oakland
Carson Palmer came to the Oakland Raiders with a lot of hope. The team gave up a lot, two first round picks, for the former number one overall pick. Palmer started nine games last year, throwing for 2,753 yards, 13 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. The team went 4-6 in games in which Palmer played.This offseason, he's learning the West Coast offense. Palmer studied footage from the 1980s San Francisco 49ers and Bill Walsh's origins offense. He also looked at the last two seasons of the Houston Texans. Gregg Knapp, the former Texans quarterbacks coach, is bringing his West Coast system to the Raiders as the new offensive coordinator. Knapp has had three other stops as OC, and one year previous in Oakland. New head coach Dennis Allen expects a lot from the veteran signal caller and Knapp is teaching Palmer all he knows about the system. The Raiders will have a potent offense. Darren McFadden might be a top five back, Read More..
Key Offensive Piece Missing For Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars have a new coaching staff. They're looking at a second year of Blaine Gabbert at starting quarterback. Now, tehir best offensive weapon is holding out for a new deal. Maurice Jones-Drew wants a new contract, it's why he didn't show up to the first day of organized team activities on Tuesday. Jones-Drew is suppose to make $4.45 million this season, much less than other elite running backs like Chris Johnson and Marshawn Lynch. Jones-Drew led all backs with 1,606 and usually doesn't attend the voluntary camps. He prefers to workout closer to his off season home on the West Coast. Jacksonville had the worst offense in the league last year, with Jones-Drew as the lone bright spot. He has two years left on his current deal. It should be interesting to see how the franchise proceeds with Jones-Drew. He's definitely deserving of the money, but probably won't get it until after the upcoming season. Jacksonville added wide receiver Read More..
Bills Add Another Piece In Young
Quietly, and then probably not, the Buffalo Bills filled most of their glaring holes this off season. Buffalo was anemic in the pass rush last season. They went out and signed defensive end and highest-profile free agent Mario Williams. The team also added fellow DE Mark Anderson. They needed depth behind starting quarterback and signed Vince Young to a one-year deal. He will be insurance for starting QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. Young started three games for the Philadelphia Eagles, throwing three touchdowns to nine interceptions in six games played. Buffalo also filled holes in last month's draft. They chose Stephon Gilmore in the first round and offensive tackle Cordy Glenn in the second round, Both guys will get a chance to start. Buffalo could quickly become a sleeper chic choice to make the playoffs next year. There's still a lot of time left. The New England Patriots are still the class of the AFC East. Buffalo did a solid job of filling Read More..
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