Smith has Happy Feet

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— Geno (@GenoSmith7) March 23, 2017

Geno Smith Signs with the Giants

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Previous Jets quarterback, Geno Smith, is now a New York Giant.  The Giants picked up Smith during free agency and signed him to a 1 year 2 million dollar deal.

Smith was drafted by the Jets in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.  His time with the Jets has been hit or miss, playing only 3 games since the start of the 2015 season.  A locker room squabble with former teammate, Ik Enemkpali caused him to miss the 2015 season after Smith's jaw was fractured in two places; a torn ACL plagued him during the 2016 season.  

He has a career total of 5,962 passing yards, 28 passing touchdowns, and 7 rushing touchdowns.  

Geno will have to beat out Josh Johnson for the 2nd spot behind Eli Manning. 

Geno Smith via @Giants on signing with Big Blue: pic.twitter.com/qAGuMKU28f

— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) March 20, 2017

JPP vs ESPN - Settled

After the infamous fireworks incident in 2015, which caused significant injury to JPP’s left hand, ESPN’s Adam Schefter posted Pierre Paul’s medical records on social media.  This lead up to JPP filing a lawsuit against the network, claiming that it violated his privacy and Florida’s Medical Confidentiality Law.

ESPN is confident that they did not violate JPP’s privacy and their reporting on the injury was journalistically appropriate.  And although the two sides could not agree, ESPN announced on Friday that they’ve decided to settle the lawsuit harmoniously.  The trial was set for August.

JPP is a free agent with hopes of attaining a major contract this year.  

UPDATE: JPP Awaits a BIG Pay Day

 

Free agency is upon us. That means we're discussing JPP.  Only this time, Pierre-Paul will not settle for another one year deal.

According to Bleacher Report, Pierre-Paul told reporters, “I’m not signing another one year deal. I've proved it, I've showed it. There's not another guy like me doing it with seven and a half fingers.”

Sources say he is looking for a contract similar to the big pay day Olivier Vernon received in free agency last year. JPP ranked 13th amongst all edge rushers this season with Vernon trailing one spot behind him.

He had 53 tackles and seven sacks in 12 games this season. He missed the last four games after developing a hernia, but came back to play the Packers in the wildcard round. 

Looks like Pierre-Paul will stayed geared-up in big blue for a while.  He has come to terms with the New York Giants on 4 year, 62 million dollar contract with 40 million guaranteed and a 20 million dollar signing bonus.  He will receive 49.5 million over other first 3 years with 34 million in the first 11 months.  

Rookie Wagon: At the Half

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We’re just pass the halfway mark of the 2016 NFL Season.  Let’s check in on the Rookies….

1. Jared Goff, QB, Los Angeles Rams  

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Is the man that bad? Jeff Fischer seems to think so as he ignores the crowd’s chants to start Goff over Keenum.  Keenum has put up a few bench-worthy stinkers but we’ve seen worse.  His completion percentage is 61.5%.  He averages about 7 passing yards per play, has thrown 9 TD passes and racked up 11 interceptions.  I’d say a first round draft pick should put up better numbers than that but Fischer is not giving Goff a chance, and there’s a reason for that.   

2. Carson Wentz, QB, Philadelphia Eagles

Wentz seemed like a godsend to Philadelphia fans, especially during the first three weeks of the season.  He has recently shown us that he’s human with a few bad decisions here and there, but still a great talent.  I’d say the Eagles got every bit of a worthy second overall pick.

3. Joey Bosa, DE, San Diego Chargers

Bosa is doing okay, definitely not a bust.  He’s pretty much as mediocre as the Chargers themselves. With San Diego just under 500 (4W, 5L) and standing last in a pretty tough AFC West this year, you can only hope for better.

4. Ezekiel Elliot, RB, Dallas Cowboys

There’s no debate as to whether or not Elliott has lived up to the hype, especially as of late.  The guy has vision and is great at breaking tackles while stretching for that extra yardage.  Elliot is a sure factor in the Cowboy’s 7-1 start, leading the league in rushing with 891 yards at week 9. Their only loss is to their division rivals, the Giants.

5. Jalen Ramsey, CB, Jacksonville Jaguars
The rookie out of Florida State has not made much noise except when engaging in unfavorable conduct.  Ramsey was ejected for fighting during their week 7 matchup against the raiders.  He was then fined for a late hit against a Titans’ tight end, the following week.