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Redskins Trade For Mike Rumph
And I'm glad to say I'm handling the news with typical grace and aplomb.
For those unfamiliar with my feelings on Mike Rumph, click on his name to search this site for a few of the times I've mentioned him. For some reason the Blogger search tool is pretty weak, which is odd considering Blogger is run by Google, so you won't get all my Rumph rips from the past 2+ years. Here's a brief sample though:When Mike Rumph and Roy Williams square-off, there is only one winner: Society. Oh, and anyone who has Brandon Lloyd or Terry Glenn on their fantasy teams.
-September 23, 2004
This brings us to Nate Burleson, who put up the best numbers for a receiver playing with Randy Moss since Cris Carter retired, but now finds himself “the man” in Minnesota. Without the luxury of playing against the Mike Rumph’s and Nick Harper’s of the NFL, Burleson will have a rude awakening.
- August 23, 2005
By the way, this is the second straight year a marquee free agent cornerback from the Redskins was burned by Palmer and Chad Johnson. Last year the pair torched Champ Bailey for three TDs and yesterday Fred Smoot did his best Mike Rumph impersonation in his home debut for the Vikings.
- September 19, 2005
And not to take anything away from Donovan and T.O., but did you see Mike Rumph's coverage on Owens' second touchdown? I give Mike Rumph a hard time, mainly because he's Mike Rumph. On this play he shows why he's so Rumphian - With the ball in the air and T.O. slowing to catch it, Rumph comes over to help on the coverage and has a decision to make. He can:
1) Make a play on the ball, which is hanging up in the air like a puffy cloud.
2) Get behind Owens, wait the ball to touch his hands and then pop him, which could cause the ball to jar loose and force an incompletion or fumble.
3) Play like a corner and try to swat the ball away.
Rumph declines and chooses answer #4: He run in front Owens, looks up to see him catch the ball, then continues to watch as his own momentum takes him towards the sidelines as Owens trots to the endzone.
Watch the play if you can, it will be on Inside the NFL. Nobody will mention how poorly Rumph played it, but it's one of the more remarkable things I saw all day.
- September 19, 2005
Decisions, decisions… Do I harp on the pitiful play of Champ Bailey and the Denver secondary (who should be forced to watch every dope in the media proclaim Eli Manning the greatest tantrum-throwing, draft-avoiding quarterback since John Elway, since it was they who lost the game for the Broncos on Sunday. Seriously, how do they let Plaxico Burress catch that jump ball in the endzone, watch Jeremy Shockey get wide open on the game’s final drive and allow Manning’s final touchdown pass to stay in the air for 15 minutes and then softly land in Amani Toomer’s hands, despite five white jerseys being within one step of him? Did they sign Ade Jimoh, Mike Rumph and Stanley Richard or something?) or make the fairly obvious statement that the Broncos would be 6-1 and sitting comfortably atop the AFC East if Jake Plummer would stop pussyfooting around and shave the damn beard to reveal the magnificence that is his bewhiskered nose-tickler.
- October 25, 2005
Why am I tempted to take St. Louis here? Jacksonville is 3rd in the Chaz Rankings and I rip on the Rams more than Mike Rumph.
- October 28, 2005However, for as much shit as I give Mike Rumph, his acquisition by the 'Skins actually isn't that terrible. Oh, it's terrible, but not as terrible as you'd (or I'd) expect.
Washington gave up Steve Spurrier's former second-round pick Taylor Jacobs to get Rumph. I've been ripping Jacobs since he let an injured toe keep him out of his rookie training camp. Here's what I wrote about him last January in my "State of the Redskins" address:Taylor Jacobs, the final legacy of the immortal Steve Spurrier era, makes the Eagles receiving corps look like All-Pros and he will most definitely be gone [in 2006].Considering Jacobs almost certainly was going to make that prediction come true by being cut before the season began, that the Redskins were able to get anything for him, even a stiff like Rumph, is sort of miraculous.
The thing with Rumph is, he can't get any worse. And maybe by playing with a much better defense under a much better coach with a lot fewer responsibilities (Rumph figures to be used solely in nickle and dime coverages), he won't be as bad as he's been in the past.
Yet even with that rare bout of optimism, I now have a new least favourite Redskin, for the moment anyway. David Frost, consider yourself lucky. Maybe I'll be taking my head out of the oven after all (especially with this somewhat encouraging Clinton Portis update from renowned orthapedic specialist James Andrews.)
The NFL Network really shines this time of year. I don't want to watch all the NFL's preseason games, but I would like to watch the beginning of them all (when the starters play). Now I can, thanks to replays on NFL Network.
Jay Cutler looked outstanding against the Lions. He has a rocket arm that throws a nice tight spiral. He reads defenses well. He looks comfortable in the pocket. Is it too early to start making Elway comparisons?
Jake Plummer's days as starting QB in Denver are numbered.
Mike Bell will not be the starting RB for Denver. The only RB on Denver who looked impressive was Tatum Bell.
Phil Rivers made the Chargers look smart for getting rid of Drew Brees. Rivers also made Vincent Jackson look like the next stud wideout. There was clearly a comfort level there between the two of them, as Jackson caught everything thrown at him. Expect Jackson to move up from third on the depth chart soon.
Vince Young looked like a rookie QB, although he did show some flashes of how good he will be.
Reggie Bush is making the Texans look awfully stupid for not taking him with the first pick.
The Houston Texans look a little better than last year. Clearly, Dom Capers was not a good coach for them. Now if they only had a running back…
Derrick Johnson was awful! The first round linebacker taken by the Chiefs last year looked like a warm body on the field, as the Texans were able to block him at every turn. I didn’t see him shed a single block either. If he plays like this during the season, it will be another long year for the Chiefs defense.
Hank Baskett? Every time I turn around, I see him making a big play for the Eagles. Is he a preseason phenom, or the real deal?
Anthony Wright looked like he could actually be a decent sub for Carson Palmer. Or maybe the Bengals offense is just that good?
Why is Clinton Portis making a tackle on an interception return? There is something to be said for veterans dogging it in preseason. Clinton, enjoy your separated shoulder.
Is there a player in the NFL with a better name than Rock Cartwright? Cue the theme from "Bonanza"...
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