How Far Can a Team Go on Half a Tank?
Posted: June 28, 2007 @ 1:03 am
Speculation that Dallas will pursue former Bears’ DT Tank Johnson began almost immediately after his release. Former DMN blogger Matt Mosley has offered teaser after teaser that Dallas has Johnson under consideration. (scroll down)
Big. Deal.
For starters, his Espn blog brother John Clayton wonders out loud if the Bills and Saints could pursue Johnson — after he serves his eight game suspension, of course? This assumes he doesn’t run afoul of Commissioner Roger Goodell another time. (protected story, so no link)
Even if signed, how far can a playoff team go on half a Tank?
Let’s look at his last playoff team, the Super Bowl-losing ‘06 Bears. The stats show that his fellow DT Tommie Harris was infinitely more important to Chicago’s defensive success than Johnson. Consider:
– Johnson did not start the month of September, when the Bears went 3-0 and allowed just 20 points. Harris did. The two paired through game 13, when Harris was lost with a severe hamstring pull that ended his season. Through those 13 games the Bears allowed an average of 11.6 points.
– In the final three games of the season, when Harris was out, Chicago allowed an average of just over 28 points per game. In the six games Harris missed, the Bears allowed an average of 25.5 points per game, two touchdowns more per contest than they did when he was around. Chicago played better defense when BOTH Harris and Johnson were gone than they did when only Harris was missing.
The stat lines won’t show Harris’ influence. Look them up and you’ll see both tackles had 5 sacks last year and similar numbers of tackles. What they don’t show you is the consistent interior pressure Harris generated.
When healthy, the Bears play a fairly vanilla cover-2 scheme, with little blitzing. Lovie Smith as a similar philosophy as Jimmy Johnson did when he ran the Cowboys in the early ’90s. When J.J. had Charles Haley leading a nine man rotation he blitzed less than any coach in the league. Tampa played a similar scheme when it could turn Warren Sapp and Simeon Rice loose in the early ’00s.
The Bears were not a high sack team in ‘06. They produced 40 for the year. (Dallas, by comparison had 34.) However, they generated nearly all that pressure with their front four — 35.5 of the 40 sacks came from five players, the tackles Harris and Johnson and ends Alex Brown, Mark Anderson and Adewale Ogunleye. The rest of the defense split 4.5 sacks among themselves.
Harris was their igniter. He was the player who demanded double-teams and freed the rest to win their guaranteed one-on-one battles. The very speedy Bears back seven was free to drop into zone coverage and fly to the ball. The pressure led to 54 turnovers during the regular season, an average of almost 3.5 per game.
When Harris went down, the Bears had to blitz to maintain the same level of pressure. They’re not built for extensive man-to-man coverage and they were torched frequently. Their secondary gave up more passing yards per game in the playoffs than Dallas’ maligned secondary did. Chicago was able to produce a similar level of turnovers in its two NFC playoff games but sacrificed points to do so. They backed off in the Super Bowl, fearing Peyton Manning’s arm, and were overrun by the Colts running backs.
The numbers don’t lie. The Bears defense maintained its championship level of play when Johnson was out early. It collapsed completely when he returned and Harris faltered. We can speculate all we want but I don’t think Tank Johnson is the missing character in any Cowboys’ Super Bowl dreams.
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Wow, I guess I’m first.
Raf
I am not discoutnting one thing that you have stated. However, I believe the question is Tank Johnson better than anything we have to back up Jason Ferguson? Or, is he a better fit than Ferguson in Phillips defensive scheme?
As for Tank’s prior problems I’m not saying he deserves a pass. What I am saying is that isn’t at least appropriate to see what comes out of the blood test he took? If he was impaired or dirty in some way, fine throw him to the wolves. But since he was not charged or booked for any crime, (even the one he was arrested for) shouldn’t the system be allowed to work before we take his job? Suppose the test comes back clean? Then he would be cut for going 40 in a 25mph zone. Is that really conduct detrimental to the league? Couldn’t the Bears have waited at least until the test came back in two weeks? Just food for thought.
Here is food for thought: check the tanks record. He has been in trouble a fair amount. NOT including what he went to jail for. He is NOT WORTH it.
Raf,
Excellent write up, but Jevans does have a good point; while he is not a savior, would he be an upgrade?
If Tank does not demand a double team (and it doesn’t appear he will), he is not significantly (if any) better than what we have.
Ratliff sounds exactly like the NT type Mosley described in his article, he can penetrate and has a big motor. He will probably wear down but he and Fergie in some combination are probably what WP is looking for, that is if WP is truly placing a premium on quick penetration from the NT.
I don’t see Tank as a particuarily impressive upgrade anywhere and is certainly not the “guy”.
Now Harris, another story.
burmafrd
I am unaware of any other issues with Tank other than the ones he was suspended for and the traffic violation. What is the other trouble he was involved in?
Look it up. He has had problems from college on up. Do a search on him- its gotten write ups on SI, ESPN, etc. He was ALREADY on probation when that gun charge hit him- that is why he went to jail.
Don’t need him, don’t want him! Nuf said.
Unfortunately for Tank, he’s too replaceable seeming to be getting in to this crap. For the most part, a NFL player making $500,000 a year is replaceable. Other wise your talent demands more money.
Going with what Mosley said, that 4-3 DTs are better suited to Wade Phillips system.
When I think of all the preasure Ratlif got, I always remember Hatcher lining up at DT next to him, forcing the QB to run, and both Ratlif sacks were from this — Hatcher forcing the QB in to Ratlif’s grasp.
I’d rather Jay Ratlif stayed at DE, because I think of him as the 4th player at that position, but akin to what an above user said, Monaveous Staley is supposedly more suited for 4-3 work too. Not so well suited that he could stick on a team last season, though.
And as an aside, Wade Phillips says he doesn’t have a system as much as he is always finding a way to use players that he has.
bumafrd
I took your advice and looked it up. Tank was on probation for having an unregistered gun in his vehicle. (Stupid and a misdemeanor charge.)That was why he was on probation.At a later time, his home was raided and again unregistered weapons were found and he was jailed for violation of his probation. I am not condoning his activity but I am questioning whether the motor vehicle stop rises to the level of being waived? If you compare this situation to Pac Man’s it’s seems a little ridiculous. Pac Man has posted bond on TWO FELONIES and he has not been dismissed by the Titans.I am not defending either of these guys, but in Tank’s case consider a motor vehicle stop where he was neither booked or charged versus two felony charges for Pac Man and he is not waived? Could this be a case of a shut down corner being more immportant than a defensive tackle? Whatever the case something doesn’t seem right here as respects the administration of either team or league policy.
Well, its easy to see Pacman has a Titanic Boatload of talent, while Tank is just a decent role player in the NFL.
Frank Lloyd Wright never did time for murdering his wife, and he didn’t even need a one armed man to blame.
In regard to the current NFL conduct policy I usually side with the players. For some odd reason I think that the government should discipline an individual for breaking the law and a person’s workplace should punish the individual for any detrimental action preformed during work. That said I really do not want Tank on the Cowboys. I agree with Rafael’s assertion that he is not that good and I do not believe the claims that he will be such a great fit with the cowboys. WP’s old NT had 50 pounds on Tank after all. I can’t see him as being any better fit than Ratliff.
On another note here is a link to a article I found interesting regarding the case for MB III to get more carries this year and to perhaps replace JJ as the primary back. I agree with a lot that is said here and although I do not think MB can carry the load by himself, I think he should have a shot at a lot more playing time. We need to find out if he is the real thing.
http://sports.espn.go.com/fantasy/football/ffl/story?page=32qdal
I dont think hes the guy but after the tackle debaucle 2 years ago Im not comfortable coming into a season without known backups at key positions. After being embarassed he might be motivated..
Tank repeatedly made the same mistake. When you are on probation for having an unregistered weapon; then you have several more, that indicates an inability to LEARN from his mistakes. He was out at 330 AM, which is not smart to begin with. And I repeat- there were incidents in college as well. Put it all together and he is just not the kind of PERSON we want wearing the Star.
NO way should Tank be considered as a Cowboy. I’d rather have a player that appreciates his gifts and the opportunity to be a pro player and not one that takes it for granted.
I agree with Becho - that said I’m reminded of when the Smashing Pumpkins stage keyboardist died of a herion overdose and the band kicked out their drummer because he was doing heroin with the keyboard player.
Ultimately, the drummer cleaned up his act and is now with Billy Corigan again. Which I like, cause I think those two are a good pair.
I imagine his 500,000 dollar contract has to do with it being the contract he got when drafted. To truly know what his contract is you need number of years and signing bonus. Im just interested in an old Jimmy and BP trick of churning the waters and see what you find.
In my humble opinion, this whole discussion about Tank is just wild speculation. Moseley and his mediot cohorts claim that Jerry is willing to take risks on guys with character issues, but that’s not entirely true. Jerry is willing to take on projects with personal problems (Alonzo Spellman, Demetrius Underwood, and, of course, TO), but not punks running afoul of the law. At least not since the stupid shenanigans of Irvin, Newton, and company. Since then, name one guy with drug, alcohol, firearm, or dogfighting issues that Jerry has signed or drafted. The Amazing Bullet-Attracting Backside is the closest thing, and that was Parcell’s call, not Jerry’s.
I have to say the Sportswriters on ESPN.com are just trying to murder Tank Johnson. They have his picture on the frontpage and say its attrocity that he’ll find another job.
Did he rape a woman? They still promote Mike Tyson. ESPN profits form Mike Tyson’s freak show. They make money when he gets arrested.
Did he shoot someone? Pacman hasn’t even lost his job!
Kevin Blackstone formerly of the DMN is the only sportswriter who writing on ethics didn’t reflect puritanism. All these other writers are duplicit hate mongers.
Should we cut of a man’s hands for what Tank Johnson has done? Prevent from playing football ever again?
What a crock!
Jerry would sell his soul to the devil if it guaranteed a Super Bowl. Anyone remember the “White House”, Cocaine Mike, and strippers galore. As long as they were winning, not a peep.
Tank is a young, decent propect at the only position of need (perceived) we have. Between Tank and Robert Armstrong in the Supp Draft, there may be a very cheap alternative to just hoping that Mount Tavious or Remi can develop.
Well, once again, regarding Tank on the Boys this year - will Tank be allowed at Training Camp? Can he practice and workout until his suspension is over? Will he be in game shape this season? Will he have a chance to learn the 3-4?
And I read that Ireland said intrest was minimal; I take that as true. Wait tell a camp injury happens to an important DT. That will be the team that signs Tank Johnson quickest, if teams wait tell then.
Fighter, you’re absolutely right about the winning shutting everyone up during the “White House” years. But then that all fell apart, and Jerry saw how having punks on the team, even ones that used to be winners, turned people off from his team, and hurt his bottom line. Lesson learned, and he hasn’t deviated from the straight-and-narrow since then. Exhibit A: drafting Ellis over Randy Moss. Exhibit B: how many guys from “the U” have become Cowboys?
Where is your evidence that Jerry would “sell his soul” by picking up a punk like Tank?
Austonian, I believe that Tank’s suspension, like any other, prohibits him from attending camp, practicing, or even working out at team facilities until his suspension is over.
How can we even place T.O. in the same category as a Tank Johnson ~who people just end up dieing around him while he has illeagle fire arms~ and Pacman~ which every social event he ends up attending ends up coincidentally being the meeting arrangment for a gang fight..
T.O. has been great while at Dallas, he could have sat last year when some were telling him his finger could potentially damage or even end his career.. And yet the man played through it, and played well might I add, in all honesty the only drop that I can say effected the outcome of a game last season was the sure touchdown bomb he dropped against Washington.
He got into a single spat with his position coach this past season and everyone wants to throw him in with same crowd as these two morons that have nomore common sense than a two year old with down syndrom. (My apologies if that offended anyone.)As the saying goes “give credit where credit is due” also comes “put blaim where it rightfully belongs” T.O. is not one of these guys.. and im honestly getting sick of hearing people say Jeryr will take Tank or Pacman cuz they took on T.O. Well fact is while T.O. may be a head case at times, he certainly isnt even close to being comparable to either of these guys.
casual, I don’t see anyone on this blog putting TO and Tank in the same category. The mediots certainly correlate Jerry’s signing of TO with their speculation that he’d take a chance on Tank, though. I find that laughable; like you said, TO doesn’t leave dead people in his wake. Jerry’s risk-taking doesn’t include punks like Tank or Pacman.
greatwhite,
Thats mainly what i was talking about (the mediots) but i have seen several on here chirping in saying “Jerry will sell his soul to the devil” and then throwing in the fact that he always signs troubled players such as T.O.
But I think Jerry has lost his ass from preventing bad character players playing for Dallas (Randy Moss, even this year, we could have had safety Merriweather, and i think that if not for his character issues~the stomp, and other minor offenses~ he would be wearing blue and white)
He cut loose Quincy at first sight of him not changing his behavior after the second failed test. And Quincy was Jerrys pick to man the QB position for YEARS to come, but instead went with Vinny.
I dunno I just see a lot of things being Misconstrued by the fact Irvin and Newton decided to be jackass’s a couple of times. Now Jerry has to pay the price for it.
Mediots are unfortunately professionals at what they do, which is sensationalism. Such activities led to the Spanish American War, and in time, we’ll probably see sensationalism as leading to the invasion of Iraq. Ah well its boring, and I’ve read it before. I like football, not this other crud.
Nothing like a painful memory to feel good in the present. Heres a list of lost and gained players heading in to the 2001 season:
Signings
Tony Banks, QB
Dexter Coakley, LB
Darren Hambrick, LB
Michael Myers, DT
Carl Pickens, WR
Izell Reese, FS
Robert Thomas, FB
Draft picks:
Quincy Carter
Tony Dixon
Willie Blade
Markus Steele
Matt Lehr
Daleroy Stewart
Colston Weatherington
John Nix
Char-ron Dorsey
Departures:
Troy Aikman
Dexter Coakley
Joe Bowden
Darren Hambrick
Randall Cunningham
Michael Myers
Jorge Diaz
Carl Pickens
Dale Hellestrae
Izell Reese
Chad Hennings
Robert Thomas
Leon Lett
James McKnight
Ryan McNeil
Erik Williams
You think Moss caused problems in Oakland - imagine what it would have been like HERE once Troy left.
Merriweather was not all that- big whoop ti doo. There is not one bad charactor that we passed on that I have any regrets about.
burm,
What im trying to say is that these players have great talent but Jerry passed on them because of character issues. Moss just happens to be the biggest one. So people that are saying Jerry will sell his soul are way off, because he has passed on good talent for lesser talent because of character ever since the “white house” days.
Austonian
Your #20 post is exactly what I’m talking about. You’re right he didn’t rape anyone nor did he commit any crime that rose above a midemeanor level. If Tank had registered his guns there wouldn’t have been an issue. However to dismiss a guy for a traffic violation, while Pac Man is still employed seems to me to be dubious at best. Sean Taylor AIMED a gun at people and he’s still employed.
Also the fact that any owner lost one penny in revenue over any of these incidents is laughable. When the players went on strike and people didn’t want to see replacement players, that’s when the owners lost money. Football is doing just fine despite the few dummies that are on various teams.
Moss was a timing thing. If he comes out 2 years sooner or later he would have been ours. Im with Fighter, if we are a piece or 2 short there is nothing JJ wouldnt do. He wouldnt do it when rebuilding. Tank was a 2 year starter on 1 of the top Ds in the league. He has gun charges, big deal, last time I checked that was okay according to the 2nd amendment. Rather have a gun collector than a team/coach killer any day. There is no interest because when this latest shakes out Goodell might can him for the season.
squidlo,
i usually enjoy reading what you have to say, but when your implying that you would rather have tank on your team and Owens, for the simple fact that he fucked up in Philly, as opposed to a guy who fucks up everything in life, im sure im gonna have to act like post #32 never existed.
Tank is a thug.. I HATE thugs with a passion.. They are the morons that will fight you because of the color cloths you wore, or the look that they thought you gave them.. I know one when i see one, and Tank and Pacman are thugs, they think that rules do not apply to them because they are at the top of the athletic world.
And have you forgotton the second ammendment “the right to beare arms” was only relevant if those weapons are permitted, which this moron seemingly neglected to do.. and again, wasnt it his body gaurd that ended up dieing outside of a nightclub they were attending??
I think that these players should be in no position to call themselves role models and should be banned from the league permenatly.. they get paid huge money (money put toward lawyers to get themselves out of garbage they get themselves into) to be idiots and forget that laws exist. The world would be a much better place without thugs like these guys.. i think Roger Goodall is taking a good stance with these players, I only hope it gets better
Casual, right with you. I think Squid just admitted that he’d rather have a guy who is an actual killer than a “coach killer” (which ultimately makes for a real love/hate relationship with Latrell Sprewell, I guess). Does that also mean he’d rather have real cancer than a “locker-room cancer”?
He is a thug and a killer based on gun without a permit, guns in his house, and a maybe/maybe not DUI. That is a bit of a stretch gentlemen. If your willing to look over TO transgression of 2 QBs along with 2 head coaches thrown under the bus I just dont see why you cant take a flyer on a position of need. Im not say give him a garenteed contract, Im just saying when his probabtion is up see were we stand and act accordingly. If he still doing the same old crap, look elsewhere.
I still can’t believe that anyone seriously compares guys like Tank or PacMan to TO. TO’s a jerk, but he’s not a thug or a criminal. All that team killing stuff is bull. One man doesn’t make or break a team. I may not like his personality but I can deal with personality conflicts. I can’t deal with criminals. Especially ones who keep &#*$ing up over and over and over.
Just one thing I’d like to point out though. The 2nd Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms period. But according to most court rulings it doesn’t keep city, county, or federal legislatures from passing regulations in regards to the keeping or bearing of arms. That’s what Tank did wrong. If the law says you have to register your guns, then you have to register your guns. Doesn’t mean I like it or agree with it, but it was the law and he broke it. I don’t know enough about the rest of his problems but it still amazes me that with the amount of money these guys make they still feel the need to drive themselves home after having too many drinks (allegedly).
Okay Squid, I’ll agree that maybe Tank isn’t in Pac Man’s league just yet. I read another post that said he’s been in trouble even before these latest incidents but I don’t personally know enough about them.
You’re still way off on TO though. He doesn’t even deserve being compared to Tank or Pac Man. He didn’t throw Parcells under the bus. That was us fans after he failed to win games. 2 games over .500 gets you thrown under the bus in Dallas.
Maybe it is a stretch to call Tank a “killer,” so sorry if I implied that. Howevuh… it’s also a stretch to call him a “gun collector” Dude had an unregistered arsenal in his basement! You’re more naive than I am if you think that’s just an innocent collection, right-to-bear-arms or not. Especially after his “bodyguard” (why does a previously unknown $500,00 a year DT need a bodyguard?) was shot outside a nightclub? That’s thug behavior, and there’s no place for that in the NFL. Try the NBA if that’s what you’re looking for.
greatwhite
as a christian, can i get an AMEN!?!?!?
Tank Johnson and the Cowboys are a speculative match at best. He might do well or not, but in the Goodell era, players with character issues reflect badly on the team. It is not unthinkable though that the Cowboys would try to sign him if he was truly needed. That is the nature of the league.
If it’s okay with everyone, I’d like to have less ESPN coverage of the Cowboys during the offseason. It usually means that things are going well.
casual, my religious background is a bit more reserved, so you’ll have to settle for an agreeable nod and a polite handshake…
haha looks like ill have to settle for that i guess.
Squid
I appreciate you approaching this situation with some sense of logic.
Casual
How do we make the leap that because Tank’s “bodyguard” was shot outside of the nightclub that this is Tank’s fault? Did Tank shoot the guy? Isn’t it possible that the guy just screwed up on his own? I understand your dislike of thugs and believe it to be justified. However, even thugs get the right to make a living.
jevans,
I will give it to you, your brave for looking at this thing from another angle, but no one on this entire planet can tell me and expect to me believe it, that if that body gaurd had no affiliation with Tank he still would have died outside of a night club. I’m sorry just not buying it coming from a guy who has a track record such as his. and i will even go as far to say that his release wasnt justified due to an uncharged DUI in which he was able to drive home. i think thats rediculous.. But I do think he should have lost his job after the shooting incident..
These players get paid big money to represent a team and a community. and all they have to do is stay out of trouble.. its not hard, not hard at all. all you have to do to stay out of trouble is literally, nothing. stay in monday through thursday, and when you do go out on weekends be in by 1 AM latest, because theres nothing good out after that point in time anyways.and heres another thought, dont own illeagle weapons without permitting them.. try not snorting, smoking or drinking anything. your where you are because of the physical gifts that you were born with why mess up your body with any sort of drug????
like i said, trouble is actually a hard thing to do, because to get into trouble you have to go looking for it. the guy who sits at home with his wife and kids when he gets off work isnt getting anyone shot outside of a freaking night club.. nor is he owning an arenal that even Osama is jealous of in his basement.. Tank is a straight up thug, and theres nothing anyone can say to convince me otherwise, that had the bodygaurd had nothing to do with Tank, he would still be alive today
Hey casual, I’m on your side, but you’re overstating the facts here a bit. The police removed six guns from Tank’s house, mostly handguns. I think Osama has a bit more firepower than that…
Bottom line is that Tank is a thug, and a stupid one at that, thinking that shaving his dreads is enough to win him Man of the Year. Not a guy I want on the Cowboys. And–much more importantly–not a guy that Jerry will be interested in, as his track record shows.
In an effort to save you guys from my grammer and spelling I tried to cut short my post and gave the wrong impression. Bears did the right thing and so did Goodell. Hes been humiliated and has lost at least 300,000 dollars and maybe more if suspension is extended. He screwed up and he will pay his debt and if we are struggling at NT hes worth a look. As far as his bodyguard, Im willing to bet it was part of his entourage who he gave a job. You might be surprized how many idiots want to take on a player just to see how they stack up or a possible lawsuit.
I think it all goes back to do we really need him as a player? If we do need him “as a player”, then it is next taht we would evaluate his character. IMO, we don’t need him. As people have stated before, and as Raf has pointed out in his thread; Tank wouldn’t add anything more than the players we already have for NT. We used the same process for getting TO. We really had a need at WR. TO could fill that role. Then we decided that his on the field efforts would outweigh his possible “baggage” he carries. So the real FIRST question is do we need Tank as a player?
i have a personal view against the whole “thug” popularity, thats why i get so worked up about thigns like this (i remember getting this worked up when artest went into the stands..
My nephew was beatin by a man he didnt know because he was wearing black and blue, (some sort of gang colors) and is now in a wheelchair… thats rediculous, and these athletes are paid to be role models to everyone and yet they are acting like the same young man that had beatin my nephew to the point where he will never walk again.. they need to set a better standard than this…
just thought you all should know why im reacting so heavily on the subject, considering i dont post all that much just here and there.
Nobody wants to argue Julius vs Marion?
This is a first.
that sounded funnier in my head.
hey mowgli remember when we got stoped by the cops going 40 in a 25, if you know what i mean.
Casual 1031
I offer my sincerest sympathies to your nephew and your family for such a senseless and stupid act of violence. I assure you that I detest the whole gang mentality thing as much as you do.
It is my desire to raise only two issues in this debate:
1. A policy, that is any policy, should be administered consistently to all of those who must adhere to it. If that is not done then there is no policy in place at all.
2. The rush to judgement that seems to be occurring not just in sports but all over the USA. The media is running with stories without all of the facts (or slanted facts)and we, the public, are buying into it. People ought to be convicted of something before the sentence is passed whether by the law or the court of public opinion. Let the evidence speak for itself and apply the punishments consistenly across the board for all parties. That’s all I’m saying.
We defiantly have to wait for the blood test to come back to pass any judgment on Tank. I live in Arizona and I can tell you that a cop can arrest you for dui if they can smell even mouthwash on you. It is called impaired to the slightest degree and it is a bunch of horse #$%&. I think only the fact that he was out at 3 am is of concern at this point. How many of you have even sped 15 mph over the speed limit. I understand that Tank should be held to a higher standard, but how high? I think at this point lets holster those stones until all the facts are in.
I have spoke highly of MB3 before and some followed and some did not, in fact most did not.
I am not saying MB3 is a better back, i am saying he is a stronger more powerful back that works in our system more. (Julius needs to stop going down after one hit, speed means nothing if you are falling down.)
Maybe JJ will have a breakout year, and i hope he does. I think Jerry has his eyes on Mcfadden from Ark, you know how jerry loves his Ark. boys. If that is the case, then give MB3 just as many carries and see what happens, maybe we have a great back and just dont know it yet.
Everyone feel free to vote with me here
I vote MB3 to get most carries.
Rush to judgement. tank has been judged by the numerous incidents starting in college. This BS about waiting for the seriously flawed legal system to act is pathetic. OJ anyone? If you have the money to buy good lawyers that usually gets you off. Or at the very least special treatment like Paris Hilton.
You can say a lot of things about why MBIII,should get more carries,but the truth of the matter is that he is not a better runner than J.J.,Parcells knew it and apparently so does Wade…I think this year J.J.,will have a breakout season,especially since the big fish is off his back.I mean TUNA…