Can the Cavaliers Really Lose 70 Games in the 2010-11 Season?
September 28, 20102010-11 NBA Blogger Previews – Pacific Division
September 29, 2010While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at tips@waitingfornextyear.com
An Axeman update…kinda: “[Carlos] Santana had surgery performed on the knee last week at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Rick Parker repaired Santana’s lateral collateral ligament, and the Indians were relieved to learn that Parker did not find any other issues with Santana’s knee joint. So while the replays might have conjured up memories of Joe Theismann, the injury was nowhere near as debilitating. Still, this does lead one to wonder what the future holds for Santana, in terms of his recovery, his performance and how he approaches the game.” [Anthony Castrovince]
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Looking forward: “The Bengals have not impressed me much this year. They got squashed by a Patriots, a team that squeaked by the Bills, luckily beat the Ravens, and the Panthers scare nobody. Their offense, outside of running back Cedric Benson, has been very boring and unproductive. Their defense, although, has played pretty well outside of the Patriots game. I do, however, feel pretty confident coming into this Sunday with the way our offense played against the elite Ravens defense. ” [No Logo Needed]
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On the Tribe trade market: “Let’s get abstract for a moment. Every team would like to leverage every player it controls as much as possible, but of course that means different things to different teams. Decisions on individual players, as I’ve written before, are rarely if ever only about that one player, but rather about all the different players who present themselves as options for that player’s spot, whether through a trade, minor league promotion or free agent signing. [Chris] Antonetti himself has said that teams have to think in terms of an actual, specific player who will replace another player in each role, rather than working off a generalized “replacement level” concept.” [Lets Go Tribe]
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Talkling draft, and assuming they stick with the 3-4… “Most current 3-4 outside linebackers played defensive end at the collegiate level and made the transition once in the NFL. Many of these players were able to show their athleticism at the NFL Scouting Combine where they participate in not only the defensive line drills, but also the linebacker drills. This allows scouts to see if a defensive end prospect has the footwork and fluid hips needed to drop into coverage as a 3-4 outside linebacker at the next level. This is often the first opportunity for a scout to see if these prospects have the ability to make the transition.
There are, however, some prospects that are lucky enough to play in a 3-4 defense at the college level. Von Miller of Texas A&M is one of those players, and he might be the best “pure” 3-4 outside linebacker prospect eligible for the 2011 NFL Draft. If the Browns are looking to increase their outside pass rush, Miller is a player that their scouts will be examining closely.” [Will Spencer/The OBR]
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And finally, grading tOSU: “Special teams gaffes — particularly on return coverages — haunted the Buckeyes through the out of conference slate. In Week 1 Marshall took a blocked field goal back 61 yards for a touchdown. Against Miami the scarlet gave up kickoff and punt returns for touchdowns. Ohio’s Julian Posey took a 99-yard kickoff return to the house. The touchdown was ultimately called back on an illegal block. The Bobcats also disrupted an Ohio State punt.
Championship teams execute in all three phases of the game. For now, Ohio State is only 2/3rds of the way there.” [Off Tackle Empire]
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9 Comments
Hope Santana doesnt get staph.
JK
He’s not a Brown, so he should be ok
Haven’t read the whole No Logo Needed article yet, but this jumped out:
“I do, however, feel pretty confident coming into this Sunday with the way our offense played against the elite Ravens defense.”
I think that should probably read “I do, however, feel pretty confident coming into this Sunday with the way Peyton Hillis played against the elite Ravens defense.” The rest of the offense was nothing special. So, logically, Davis and Harrison will get most of the carries this week. That’ll keep the Bengals guessing.
Actually, I take that back – the rest of the skill positions were nothing special. Vickers and the left side of the line were great.
Mo Mass was a great decoy. He had a cornerback guarding him ALL GAME. That is truly special… Wallace never even looked his way and MoMass still occupied that D-Back allowing Hillis to get 55 receptions in the flats..
/read as if it’s ALL CAPS
I wonder why the waited so long to do Santana’s knee surgery? The play happened almost 2 months ago.
@ Mark: I was wondering the same thing. Two months for the swelling to go down? Maybe surgeon of choice was touring Europe and promised Carlos he’d still make the February pitcher/catcher reporting date. Seems strange to delay start of rehab like that.
I think certain writers here may be offended that he’s being called “The Axeman” instead of “The Big Smooth”. Just saying.
Certain readers will be offended he’s not being called “Black Magic”