DMN Blog: Mike Jenkins says he's fine/Doug Free, Alan Ball earn solid reviews

[WoodysGirl]

Mike Jenkins says he's fine
1:28 PM Mon, Nov 23, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Cornerback Mike Jenkins had an electrical stimulation machine strapped to his left biceps for treatment, but he said he was fine and will play Thursday vs. Oakland.

Jenkins said he aggravated the injury Sunday vs. Washington when he took a knee to the arm while making a tackle.

When I suggested he not make a tackle that way, he laughed.

"I tried to switch it up but I hit my head," Jenkins said.

He was referring to the fourth quarter tackle on Rock Cartwright when he and Bradie James sandwiched the Commanders running back. Jenkins said he was a little "blurry" for a second but it cleared up quickly.

Center Andre Gurode said his sprained right ankle was OK and will not limit him this week.



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Doug Free, Alan Ball earn solid reviews
1:50 PM Mon, Nov 23, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Coach Wade Phillips said new right tackle Doug Free, filling in for Marc Colombo, and free safety Alan Ball, filling in for Ken Hamlin, played well Sunday vs. Washington.

"They weren't perfect, but I thought both of them filled in well enough certainly that you wouldn't say, 'Hey, they've got a weakness there looking at us on tape,'" Phillips said. "I don't believe Oakland is going to say, 'We're goingto attack the right tackle because he's not good enough to play,' that kind of thing. The same thing with Alan Ball. I thought both of them played pretty well. They did some things that other guys in that position hadn't done as well. Now they did some things that they can improve on and they did make some mistakes, but I think playing another week and both of them starting at that position."



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[Rampage]

great to here Jenkins will play on Thursday

 

[big dog cowboy]

Very good news all around.

If we can get thru Thursday without any more injury scares.......

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I thought Jenkins had a concussion?

 

[CATCH17]

LOL @ the ref calling PI on Jenkins.

The ref didn't even see anything illegal but he just knew nobody should be covered that well on a quick pass like that so he had to throw the laundry.

 

[JBell]

Mike Jenkins swag is on a whole nother level............

 

[Chocolate Lab]

LOL @ the ref calling PI on Jenkins.

The ref didn't even see anything illegal but he just knew nobody should be covered that well on a quick pass like that so he had to throw the laundry.

I loved it when Troy actually stepped up and said the rules these days make it virtually impossible to cover man to man, and that the league is overdoing it. I'm actually surprised we've been able to cover man to man as much as we have this year.

But some of these ticky-tack penalties on us, like illegal contact and hands to face, have been ridiculous. The officials could call that literally every play if they wanted to.

 

[followthestar]

Other teams have been missing key components and seem to hum right along, at least against us. It seems we have some depth after all - at least enough to keep things patched up. I saw Ball and Free both make mistakes both mental and technique-wise, but so does every player at some point in a game. This is actually a perfect time to get these guys on the field - we may need to draw on this experience at some point later this season... I think both of them will have a roster spot next year, since both of them are swing players who can man different positions if need be.

 

[dbair1967]

I loved it when Troy actually stepped up and said the rules these days make it virtually impossible to cover man to man, and that the league is overdoing it. I'm actually surprised we've been able to cover man to man as much as we have this year.

But some of these ticky-tack penalties on us, like illegal contact and hands to face, have been ridiculous. The officials could call that literally every play if they wanted to.

The rules are only interpreted closely when it comes to our DB's.

Other teams are allowed to assualt, mug, rape etc our guys without much question

 

[Doomsday101]

I loved it when Troy actually stepped up and said the rules these days make it virtually impossible to cover man to man, and that the league is overdoing it. I'm actually surprised we've been able to cover man to man as much as we have this year.

But some of these ticky-tack penalties on us, like illegal contact and hands to face, have been ridiculous. The officials could call that literally every play if they wanted to.

The illegal contact drives me crazy because it is not called the same from game to game or play to play. Best thing the NFL could do is get rid of the 5 yard bump rule.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

The illegal contact drives me crazy because it is not called the same from game to game or play to play. Best thing the NFL could do is get rid of the 5 yard bump rule.

And do what though? Let them bump for more than 5 yards or don't let them bump at all? My biggest complaint is that you have holding, pass interference and illegal contact that you can call on a corner. That's OD. 15 yard pass intereference is all there should be. Not give the opponent the ball wherever the interference occurred at.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

LOL @ the ref calling PI on Jenkins.

The ref didn't even see anything illegal but he just knew nobody should be covered that well on a quick pass like that so he had to throw the laundry.

Excellent observation... The refs completely blew that call.

 

[Doomsday101]

And do what though? Let them bump for more than 5 yards or don't let them bump at all? My biggest complaint is that you have holding, pass interference and illegal contact that you can call on a corner. That's OD. 15 yard pass intereference is all there should be. Not give the opponent the ball wherever the interference occurred at.

I like it the way it was before the 5 yard bump rule. As long as the ball was not in the air the DB could make contact.

 

[Vintage]

Oh, thank you God. Jenkins will play.

 

[Achozen]

Ball was ok, but he has to make that tackle and pick that pass off.

Somethings gotta give. Besides Jenkins, no one on our secondary tries to make plays on the ball.

 

[ShiningStar]

LOL @ the ref calling PI on Jenkins.

The ref didn't even see anything illegal but he just knew nobody should be covered that well on a quick pass like that so he had to throw the laundry.

I do think Adam cleared that up in another thread. If its the same call I am thinking of. I think Jenkins was past the 5 yards. Ticky tack yes, but a call that has to made.

Id just rather have the call instead of more ref bashing, because lately it is coming down to "do the refs control the game" and if so, fans are going to be talking football differently than when they did 10 20 years ago.

WE have so much information at our fingertips it actually slows down the game, yet we know so much more today instead of an injury and saying "well the player can play, screw it"

Its just impressive how we talk about the same sport that has changed and technology has goofed up more than its worth sometimes. in the end tho, its about what the dollar controls, thank you prima donna Qb's and you "you cant touch us rule".

 

[RealCowboyfan]

That's pretty good.

 

[Hostile]

I wonder if burm can eat his crow yet on Doug Free?

 

[Phrozen Phil]

I wonder if burm can eat his crow yet on Doug Free?

Don't hold your breath. My respect for Jenkins continues to go up. He's one tough nut.

 

[skinsscalper]

The rules are only interpreted closely when it comes to our DB's.

Other teams are allowed to assualt, mug, rape etc our guys without much question

No kidding. Any of you guys pay attention to Cortland Finnegan (sp?) of the Titans? Holy cow! That guy straight rapes the man across from him. I didn't watch all of the game last night, but I kept watching him and saying "If that was Mike Jenkins, he'd be flagged 11 times by now."