Raiders Sign Former Pro Bowler Newberry- see my end note...
By JOSH DUBOW
AP Sports Writer
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders and two-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Jeremy Newberry agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract Wednesday, hoping to boost a struggling offensive line.
Newberry, a Pro Bowler in 2001-02 with San Francisco, spent all of last season on injured reserve with the 49ers with an damaged left knee. He has played in only 11 games the past three seasons because of various injuries.
But the Raiders are counting him to help an offensive line that allowed a league-worst 72 sacks last season.
"In researching and evaluating Jeremy's background and history, it became obvious that he is a perfect fit for the Raiders right now," Raiders coach Lane Kiffin said. "He is an intense competitor and definitely understands what being a team player is all about."
Newberry, who turns 31 this month, has played center, tackle and guard in the past and could be used in any of those spots with Oakland.
He has previously worked with Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Knapp and running backs coach Tom Rathman when they were assistants in San Francisco and for offensive line coach Tom Cable in college at California.
"When this opportunity presented itself, I made it known that I wanted to play across the Bay for the Raiders, as I have a ton of respect for Al Davis and this organization," Newberry said. "I'm very excited about what Coach Kiffin has got going and I am excited to be reunited with some people that I have worked with in the past."
The Raiders also cleared up some salary cap room by restructuring the contracts of running back LaMont Jordan and receiver Ronald Curry. The new deal with Jordan reduces the $4.75 million roster bonus he was due on Wednesday by $1.75 million.
Curry signed a five-year deal that could be worth up to $20 million and includes $5 million in guaranteed money.
"As we continue to find ways to build and improve upon our team through our evaluation process, it was imperative that LaMont and Ronald were on board," Kiffin said. "It was extremely important to get their contract situations settled. We look forward to working with both players, introducing them to the many changes we will have on offense, and including them in our new team philosophy as well."
Jerry Porter is expected to be back as a starter at receiver after languishing on the bench most of last season while feuding with coach Art Shell. Curry could either be a starter if the team trades Randy Moss or be used as a third receiver if Moss returns.
Jordan rushed for only 434 yards and two touchdowns before going down with a season-ending knee injury Nov. 19.
The Raiders also added four more assistant coaches: John DeFilippo (quarterbacks), James Cregg (assistant offensive line), Randy Hanson (assistant defensive backs) and Sanjay Lal (quality control, offense). The team also announced that Kelly Skipper, who was hired last month, will coach tight ends.
The way the Raiders are going, they could have signed Jason Newsted From the Band SUPERNOVA(before that he was the Bassist for METALLICA) and it would not have made a difference. Do they think Newberry is going to help get Robert Gallery In Line??? In Shape?? Block the defense?? Hey...Maybe Newberry has some value as an extra coach, but The Raiders now have 2 OL coaches, which seems to be a new ternd in Coaching in the NFL
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Petitgout Signs With Buccaneers See my Note
By Associated Press
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers bolstered their offensive line on Tuesday by signing free-agent tackle Luke Petitgout.
Petitgout spent the last eight seasons with the New York Giants, who selected him in the first round of the 1999 draft. He's appeared in 113 games, including 106 starts, and has blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher six of his eight years in the league.
The 30-year-old started nine games at left tackle before breaking a leg against Chicago on Nov. 12 and missing the remainder of last season. He's also started games at left guard and right tackle during his career.
So thanks for the memories Luke, but more importantly, thanks for provimg me wrong. I mean I used to scream at you(in my head and otherwise) when you missed a key block as you were oft to many times early in your career, I won't repeat here what i said back then, because it's not proper language even for a Football Blog. The last few years however, you were one of the more steady Pass Blockers i the NFL, let along with the Giants, and now that you are a complete OL, The Team had to go and release you....We in NY who know a Good OL when we see one wish you well.
By Associated Press
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers bolstered their offensive line on Tuesday by signing free-agent tackle Luke Petitgout.
Petitgout spent the last eight seasons with the New York Giants, who selected him in the first round of the 1999 draft. He's appeared in 113 games, including 106 starts, and has blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher six of his eight years in the league.
The 30-year-old started nine games at left tackle before breaking a leg against Chicago on Nov. 12 and missing the remainder of last season. He's also started games at left guard and right tackle during his career.
So thanks for the memories Luke, but more importantly, thanks for provimg me wrong. I mean I used to scream at you(in my head and otherwise) when you missed a key block as you were oft to many times early in your career, I won't repeat here what i said back then, because it's not proper language even for a Football Blog. The last few years however, you were one of the more steady Pass Blockers i the NFL, let along with the Giants, and now that you are a complete OL, The Team had to go and release you....We in NY who know a Good OL when we see one wish you well.
Ex Giant Pettitgout signs with Tampa Bay
Petitgout Signs With Buccaneers See my Note
By Associated Press
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers bolstered their offensive line on Tuesday by signing free-agent tackle Luke Petitgout.
Petitgout spent the last eight seasons with the New York Giants, who selected him in the first round of the 1999 draft. He's appeared in 113 games, including 106 starts, and has blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher six of his eight years in the league.
The 30-year-old started nine games at left tackle before breaking a leg against Chicago on Nov. 12 and missing the remainder of last season. He's also started games at left guard and right tackle during his career.
So thanks for the memories Luke, but more importantly, thanks for provimg me wrong. I mean I used to scream at you(in my head and otherwise) when you missed a key block as you were oft to many times early in your career, I won't repeat here what i said back then, because it's not proper language even for a Football Blog. The last few years however, you were one of the more steady Pass Blockers i the NFL, let along with the Giants, and now that you are a complete OL, The Team had to go and release you....We in NY who know a Good OL when we see one wish you well.
By Associated Press
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers bolstered their offensive line on Tuesday by signing free-agent tackle Luke Petitgout.
Petitgout spent the last eight seasons with the New York Giants, who selected him in the first round of the 1999 draft. He's appeared in 113 games, including 106 starts, and has blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher six of his eight years in the league.
The 30-year-old started nine games at left tackle before breaking a leg against Chicago on Nov. 12 and missing the remainder of last season. He's also started games at left guard and right tackle during his career.
So thanks for the memories Luke, but more importantly, thanks for provimg me wrong. I mean I used to scream at you(in my head and otherwise) when you missed a key block as you were oft to many times early in your career, I won't repeat here what i said back then, because it's not proper language even for a Football Blog. The last few years however, you were one of the more steady Pass Blockers i the NFL, let along with the Giants, and now that you are a complete OL, The Team had to go and release you....We in NY who know a Good OL when we see one wish you well.
Rosie O and Frenchie Davis Are Right - Antonella Barba Is Getting A Pass From "Idol" On Soft-Porn Picts - Frenchie's A Big Girl...
I'm not sure that it's racist or a function of American Idol waking up to a digital media world, but they are letting contestant Antonella Barba pass without punishment for all of the racy pictures that have sprung up on the Internet.
There's not just one photo, there's a lot of them, and on YouTube , too. Moreover, either she knew about them and told American Idol or she knew about them and didn't tell American Idol. In either case, the yank job that "Idol" did to Frenchie Davis four years ago could have been done again.
It wasn't.
The View's Rosie O'Donell is right to bring up race in this story. I think some people are brainwashed to only accept images of Whites, or people of color who are lighter skinned. It's wrong, of course, but all too common. None the less, we've got to put a stop to it as a society and I think we are at least waking up to the problem.
But to be fair, there's a bit more to the Frenchie Davis story and it's obvious: she's overweight. And this fact really underscores the fact that American Idol's playing a nasty double standard. It's ok to have almost nude picts of yourself online as long as you're this thin and light-skinned woman, but if you're plus-sized and Black, American Idol's got a problem.
After all, this is the same program on which Simon Cowall told a then-unknown Jennifer Hudson she was too fat. Now that same person just got the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in Dreamgrils. I'm serious. He said that. Now, I'm sure he had the same feeling for Frenchie Davis.
But it doens't mean America agrees with him.
See, in this Long Tail world, there's room for all tastes. The bottom line is this: was Frenchie a terrific singer? The answer -- given her success -- is yes. Why not bring her back on the show?
Simon, you've had your say. Now, it's America's turn.
What's The Limit To The Growth Of Digital Media?
I ask that question because we're all focused on growth numbers, but not what may cause that growth to eventually stop. I know the basic answer is "When everyone has the knoweldge of how to use video."
Or is that the case?
Just because -- well, the question is, when does this become a mainstream activity, rather than a niche process? I don't think we're at the place where we can say it's mainstream at all. I don't see everyone running around with camcorders and iPods, like me.
Well, I don't have an IPod....
Where's the high point? Why?
Report: Online Video Streams Up 38.8% in 2006 to 24.9 Billion
This is from Digital Media World or dmwmedia.com, a great industry website.
Submitted by Mark Hefflinger on March 6, 2007 - 1:04pm.
Monterey, Calif. - Over 24.9 billion video streams were served across all entertainment and media sites in 2006, an increase of 38.8% from the previous year, according to a report from AccuStream iMedia Research.
The data includes both free and subscription services, but leaves out user-generated video delivered via progressive download.
Music videos commanded the largest share of streaming video in 2006, capturing 35.5% of total streams served, down 22% from 2005.
News video was the biggest gainer, as total streams were up 90%, and the segment's share of the total video streaming market grew 38% from 2005 to represent 23.6% of the market in 2006.
The largest streaming video networks included Yahoo, MSN and RealNetworks, while broadband extensions from traditional media firms like Disney/ABC, CBS, Viacom, Time Warner and NBC Universal also commanded significant share.
"Media and entertainment brands fully embraced broadband publishing in 2006," said AccuStream research director Paul A. Palumbo.
"They made more premium content available, that's the key, and fashioned syndication relationships with aggregators who can deliver audiences and began to populate emerging distribution platforms. Moreover, a growing base high speed users and the adoption of Flash propelled the market."
Submitted by Mark Hefflinger on March 6, 2007 - 1:04pm.
Monterey, Calif. - Over 24.9 billion video streams were served across all entertainment and media sites in 2006, an increase of 38.8% from the previous year, according to a report from AccuStream iMedia Research.
The data includes both free and subscription services, but leaves out user-generated video delivered via progressive download.
Music videos commanded the largest share of streaming video in 2006, capturing 35.5% of total streams served, down 22% from 2005.
News video was the biggest gainer, as total streams were up 90%, and the segment's share of the total video streaming market grew 38% from 2005 to represent 23.6% of the market in 2006.
The largest streaming video networks included Yahoo, MSN and RealNetworks, while broadband extensions from traditional media firms like Disney/ABC, CBS, Viacom, Time Warner and NBC Universal also commanded significant share.
"Media and entertainment brands fully embraced broadband publishing in 2006," said AccuStream research director Paul A. Palumbo.
"They made more premium content available, that's the key, and fashioned syndication relationships with aggregators who can deliver audiences and began to populate emerging distribution platforms. Moreover, a growing base high speed users and the adoption of Flash propelled the market."
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