Hey guys,
A lot went on this past week in the NFL including Micael Vick seeing his first action, Brandon Marshall's suspension and Andre Smith signing with the Bengals. No Michael Crabtree is still not signed niners fans. Looking forward to the final week of the preseason because the means the regular season is getting closer. Tune in all week @ 2PM to check out NFL Chalk Talk with Me, Nick, Joe or D-Ray.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Hey guys,
Crazy week last week in the NFL, with Michael Vick, Brett Favre and Plaxico Burress all in the news. Looking foreword to this week covering the pre season and division by division break downs coming soon. Tune in all week @ 2PM for NFL Chalk talk to hear me and Joe Mac break down the weeks events in the NFL.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Hello everyone I would like to introduce myself. I am Josh Powers the new producer and host of NFL Chalk Talk. There will be new voices being introduced Monday on the show including myself and Joe Mac. Check out the Monday at 2 PM for our first show.
Some topics we will be discussing
1. Michael Vick signing
2. Donté Stallworth suspension
3. First impressions after week one of the preseason
4. Divisional predictions
Looking forward to hearing feedback from all of you and bringing you fun and interesting football coverage on scoreonair.com 2PM everyday!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Can anyone save the once proud Oakland Raiders organization? Not Allen Davis
The Oakland Raiders were one of the teams of the 70's (Pittburgh and Dallas are the two) led by coach John Madden. Kids today know Madden from his popular video game and don't remember that he led the Raiders their first Super Bowl in 1976. Since then the Raiders have been in disarray led by the capricious Al Davis.
Al Davis took over the Raiders underhandedly, when former managing partner Wayne Valley was out of the country on business. Davis had the "takeover" papers drawn up and had the other partners on his side, ultimately taking over the organization.
Davis started his career as a offensive line coach with the then Los Angeles Chargers for two years. In 1963, he took over the Oakland Raiders and led the team to a 10-4 record. Also, winning the coach of the year.
Over the years since John Madden retired, Davis has hired 10 coaches (including two stints by Art Shell) with the premise the coach would run the vertical passing that he likes so much.
The Raiders haven't had a winning record since 2002, after losing the Super Bowl to the Jon Gruden led Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
This year if JaMarcus Russell can play like a number one overall player the Raiders can creep up on you.
Davis just needs to bequeathed the daily operations to a more modern day football executive so the team can compete with the upper echelon teams in the NFL.
Read my NFL blog daily only on Scoreonair.com
Craig A. Ward, host of Chalk Talk
Al Davis took over the Raiders underhandedly, when former managing partner Wayne Valley was out of the country on business. Davis had the "takeover" papers drawn up and had the other partners on his side, ultimately taking over the organization.
Davis started his career as a offensive line coach with the then Los Angeles Chargers for two years. In 1963, he took over the Oakland Raiders and led the team to a 10-4 record. Also, winning the coach of the year.
Over the years since John Madden retired, Davis has hired 10 coaches (including two stints by Art Shell) with the premise the coach would run the vertical passing that he likes so much.
The Raiders haven't had a winning record since 2002, after losing the Super Bowl to the Jon Gruden led Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
This year if JaMarcus Russell can play like a number one overall player the Raiders can creep up on you.
Davis just needs to bequeathed the daily operations to a more modern day football executive so the team can compete with the upper echelon teams in the NFL.
Read my NFL blog daily only on Scoreonair.com
Craig A. Ward, host of Chalk Talk
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Aaron Rodgers is Truth!
Aaron Rodgers had a great season in 2008. People in Northern Wisconsin didn't want lose Brett Favre a year ago, but this kid from Northern California is going to get better. Thanks to Favre passing the torch to Rodgers.
Rodgers grew in Chico, California and excelled at Pleasant Valley high school, but didn't get many offers from Division 1 schools. Declined a scholarship from then Illinois coach Ron Turner to play in Champaign. Staying local to play for Butte College, there he was discovered by California coach Jeff Tedford.
Transfering to California in 2003, he was the starter after 5th game and never lost the position. Rodgers led the Golden Bears to an 8-6 record in his first year, including a win over Matt Leinart led USC.
In 2004 season his last in Berkeley, expectations were high for both Rodgers with multiple pre-season awards. The team finished 11-2 but were snubbed by Texas for a Rose Bowl berth.
Entering the 2005 draft, experts were amazed with his arm strength and field awareness. Some say the San Francisco 49ers (who were drafting first) should of picked Rodgers, but selected Alex Smith (flop) out of Utah. Rodgers would fall down to 24th selection by the Green Bay Packers.
In Green Bay it was thought that Favre was a year away from retirement. Ultimately, he was tutored by one of the greatest quarterbacks that has ever played. With that lesson we witness flashes of brilllance last season (08-09) 28 TD's and only 14 INT.
Overall if Rodgers and the Pack can get in rhythm with their running game (Ryan Grant) and the defense holds up, this team can reach the Super Bowl!
Read my NFL bog daily on scoreonair.com
Craig A. Ward, host of Chalk Talk
Rodgers grew in Chico, California and excelled at Pleasant Valley high school, but didn't get many offers from Division 1 schools. Declined a scholarship from then Illinois coach Ron Turner to play in Champaign. Staying local to play for Butte College, there he was discovered by California coach Jeff Tedford.
Transfering to California in 2003, he was the starter after 5th game and never lost the position. Rodgers led the Golden Bears to an 8-6 record in his first year, including a win over Matt Leinart led USC.
In 2004 season his last in Berkeley, expectations were high for both Rodgers with multiple pre-season awards. The team finished 11-2 but were snubbed by Texas for a Rose Bowl berth.
Entering the 2005 draft, experts were amazed with his arm strength and field awareness. Some say the San Francisco 49ers (who were drafting first) should of picked Rodgers, but selected Alex Smith (flop) out of Utah. Rodgers would fall down to 24th selection by the Green Bay Packers.
In Green Bay it was thought that Favre was a year away from retirement. Ultimately, he was tutored by one of the greatest quarterbacks that has ever played. With that lesson we witness flashes of brilllance last season (08-09) 28 TD's and only 14 INT.
Overall if Rodgers and the Pack can get in rhythm with their running game (Ryan Grant) and the defense holds up, this team can reach the Super Bowl!
Read my NFL bog daily on scoreonair.com
Craig A. Ward, host of Chalk Talk
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Who's going to take a chance on Michael Vick?
When Mike Vick came into the NFL in 2001, we as fans were absolutely amazed by his athleticism and will to win. He should be signed by some team that can used a proven winner on the football field. Don't throw him into the fire, but use him in any capacity that can help your football team win a few games. He hasn't played since 2006, but he is only 29 years old with alot left to give. From a player standpoint he is better than most of the quarterbacks that played in the NFL in 2008. He never was Steve Young accurate or had the most touchdown passes in a season, but you got to give the guy a chance at redemption and getting his live back on track. If I was general manager of a pro team who wants to win then you got to give this guy a shot
Craig A.Ward
Craig A.Ward
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