Mikey Likes It

 If there has been one theme for the Browns' off-season, it has been "change". 


Mike Holmgren was brought in this off-season, and his actions speak volumes. He jettisoned quarterbacks Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn. He traded Corey Williams and his big contract to Detroit. He traded former first round pick Kamrion Wimbley.

He brought in veterans Jake Delhomme, Seneca Wallace, Tony Pashos, and Scott Fujita. He added to those today by making a great deal to acquire Sheldon Brown and Chris Gocong from the Eagles.


Defensive tackle Shaun Rogers could possibly be  the next player on the way out after his recent arrest.

Holmgren has done these moves without much fanfare. With ten draft picks remaining in the NFL Draft, this team will not remotely resemble the one that took the field last year. Eric Mangini will have his work cut out for him as they will be thin on explosive playmakers. 

There is no denying that this team already has Holmgren's fingerprints all over it. Now if he can only get them into the Superbowl like he did with the Packers and the Seahawks.
 
 


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Cardinal Sin

 As many have heard by now, newly signed Arizona Cardinal Joey Porter has been arrested for allegedly being drunk and slapping the hand of a police officer.


This is not shocking news as Porter is known for his pre game antics, having been shot, and allegedly being apart of an altercation with former Bengals offensive tackle Levi Jones.


The biggest concern with the Cardinals' offseason has been the loss of leadership. Kurt Warner and Karlos Dansby were the leaders of the offensive and defensive huddles. Anquan Boldin was known as a locker room leader, inspite of his contractual circumstances. 


All of them have departed in an offseason that left them with more questions than answers. Early Doucet is a good young receiver, but can he replace Boldin's tenacity and fire? Is Leinart the same guy who beer bongs with college chicks, or is he ready to take over this team? Can Derek Anderson take over if Leinart can't?


Adding a known volatile character to a team searching for a new identity can be - at the least - a huge distraction. At the most, it can divide a locker room.


Porter can still play. The Steelers and Dolphins didn't want him for a reason. I just hope the Cardinals have a behavioral clause in their contract with Porter.


 


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