Frustration In the NFL
This time, I am going to take a break from the Top 5 In the NFL and talk about frustration. This year in the NFL there has been plenty of frustration in both players and teams. Some dreams dashed by injuries, players not having a good year, and bad coaching staffs.
paraorkut.com
In 2004, Philip Rivers was drafted by the New York Giants. But he didn't stay there for long. He soon went to the Chargers and then had to wait a short but painful two years before he would eventually get to start. One year it was Drew Brees starting, then when Brees left, Doug Flutie took over, then finally it was his time to start. And what a way to make a statement. Throwing over 3,000 yards and 22 Touchdowns. Ever since then, he has never missed a game. I feel sorry for Rivers. He had high hopes, the fans had high hopes, and every football fan had hopes. I thought he was going to have a year better than last year. But so far his stats are:
- 13 Touchdowns
- 15 Interceptions
- 6 Fumbles
- 80.2 Passer Rating
These stats are pitiful. Last year he had a great year. Near 5,000 yards passing, 30 Touchdowns, and 13 Interceptions. No where near as good as last year. Major disappointment. But don't get me wrong. When the real Rivers comes to play, he is the best on the field. But when he doesn't play, he is as bad as a 3rd String QB. Every QB is entitled to mistakes, expect a better year next year.
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Disappointment Number 2 is Sam Bradford. This guy had such high hopes this year. He almost took his team to the playoffs last year but lost in the deciding game against Seattle. He although did win Offensive Rookie of the Year. This year has been a total opposite of last year. He has played 6 out of 9 games. Here are his stats
- 3 Touchdowns
- 3 Interceptions
- 3 Fumbles
- 72.3 Passer Rating
This is disappointing. I understand being injured for a few weeks contributes to this, but still what about the 6 game he did play. Is it him or just his Wide Receivers lack of catching ability. Only two years of experience doesn't give us much to predict by. I guess we will see how the rest of the season goes for him.
carolinapanthersblog.com
The final frustration has got to be the Carolina Panthers. I mean look at it. A huge draft pick Cam Newton who has done wonders for his team's offense. Then the season is ruined by injuries. Training camp, David Gettis tears his ACL. Game one, tragedy. Jon Beason is injured for the season with an Achilles injury. Then the next week, Thomas Davis is a out for the rest of the season. Then just recently, Offensive Lineman, Jeff Otah is out for the season with a knee injury. This team was ruined due to injuries. Hard to stop the run and have a chance at the pass if you do not have any good Linebackers. Another problem is the secondary. It stinks. They have only had 5 Interceptions this year. If this team was healthy you better believe that they would be a serious contender this year. But Newton has impressed me. He has faced these star defenses for the first time and he has handled them very well. Just imagine how he will do with another year of experience under his belt.
