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News, Notes & Rumors for week 3

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There is trouble in 49er land.  The passing game has gone south because the O line can’t protect Colin Kaepernick and the receivers can’t catch, the running game has disappeared and the D can’t get off the field.  Now LB Aldon Smith’s locker has been cleaned out and the team reports he has been given a leave of absence indefinitely while he goes to a rehab facility.

 

The Giants and Redskins are equally miserable.  Both are 0-3 but for different reasons.  The Giants can’t run the ball and QB Eli Manning throws as many to the other team as he does to his own.    The Redskins are waiting for Robert Griffin III to get back to where he was last year.  He is getting better every week but needs his receivers to catch the ball.  The Redskin defense stinks.  Neither team is getting into the post season but the Skins have hope.  The Giants do not.

 

The Browns traded RB Trent Richardson who was the third pick overall in 2012 to the Colts for a 2014 1st round pick.  For my thoughts on the  trade check out my editorial The Browns’ 2013 season has just been … Read more at FryingPanSports

News, Notes & Rumors Week 3 of the preseason

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Later this week I will post the AFC and NFC projections for the league.

When asked which team might be a surprising team, Chris Mortensen of ESPN suggested the Browns will “make it very interesting in the AFC North.”  He mentioned the improvement of QB Brandon Weeden in the new offense and the additions on the defensive line.  Needless to say that was before the Browns choked at Indy.

The Steelers traded to get RB Felix Jones from the Eagles.  Steelers’ 2nd round pick RB Le’Veon Bell has a lisfranc injury in his foot.  It is not a good idea to draft a back that has carried the ball as much as Bell did at Michigan State.  His injury could not have been a surprise.  Look for Jones to be a significant factor this year for the Steelers but the running game will struggle.

“DANGER—DANGER”  The first team of the Pats turned the ball over on 4 of their first 5 possessions against the Lions Friday night.  QB Tom Brady has been harassed consistently in the first 3 preseason games.  Brady looked disgusted with the play of his team.  Those are not good signs for the Pats.  The … Read more at FryingPanSports

Round 2 and 3 NFL Draft coverage tonight on http://mooheadradio.com/2.0/

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Mock draft from Brett Shaver

Rcd 04/28/11 at 5:57 AM

1. Panthers – Cam Newton

2. Broncos – Marcell Dareus

3. Bills – Blaine Gabbert

4. Bengals – AJ Green

5. Cardinals – Von Miller

6. Browns – Patrick Peterson

7. 49ers – Prince Amukamara

8. Titans – Nick Fairley

9. Cowboys – Tyron Smith

10. Redskins – Julio Jones

11. Texans – Robert Quinn

12. Vikings – Jake Locker

13. Lions – Daquan Bowers

14. Rams – Cam Jordan

15. Dolphins – Aldon Smith

16. Jacksonville – Ryan Kerrigan

17. Patriots – Mark Ingram

18. Chargers – JJ Watt

19. Giants – Adrian Clayborn

20. Bucaneers – Muhammed Wilkerson

21. Chiefs – Anthony Castanzo

22. Colts – Akeem Ayers

23. Eagles – Jimmy Smith

24. Saints – Corey Liuget

25. Seahawks – Brooks Reed

26. Ravens – Torrey Smith

27. Atlanta – Gabe Carimi

28. Patriots – Benjamin Ijalana

29. Bears – Justin Houston

30. Jets – Nate Solder

31. Pittsburgh – Mike Pouncey

32. Packers – Cameron Hayward

Special Announcement: My radio version of News, Notes and Rumors will be on air during the entire NFL draft Friday April 29th for rounds 2 and 3. The show will … Read more at FryingPanSports

3 Quick Running Tips For Beginners

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Many people who start out running simply pull on their new running shoes and set off around their local streets or parks. Often, they retire from their fitness regime within a few weeks because their knees start playing up, or their hips or lower back hurt so much both during exercise and afterwards. The problem is that nobody teaches us how to run properly, and most beginners’ injuries are a result of poor technique. Here are a few simple tips which will help you to ward off unnecessary overuse injuries such as shin splints and painful joints.

  1. Stop Heel Striking – landing on the heel of the front foot is very common among beginners because they stretch their leg forward, locking the knee, when they stride. Unfortunately, the human heel is not cushioned and is designed mainly for balance. So if you only try out one of these running tips for beginners, this is the one to incorporate into your exercise: always aim to land on your forefoot. This allows you to make effective use of your foot’s natural shock absorber in the arch, and also provides some elastic recoil, which will enable you to run faster with less
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