04-16-2019, 06:24 AM
Colin Kaepernick threw for more than 400 yards and three scores; Russell Wilson more than 300 yards and one score; even Terrelle Pryor nearly led the Oakland Raiders to a road win over the Indianapolis Colts, all in Week 1. Chaussure Adidas Superstar Pas Cher . The read-option/pistol formation is here to stay. Increasing the number of ways to attack an opposing defence is too enticing for offensive coordinators to ignore: If theres nowhere to run, pass; if theres nowhere to pass, take off and run; and just when a sack seems inevitable, have your QB inexplicably escape and rumble downfield for a first down. The deterrent of course is the heightened injury risk for these quarterbacks. Theres merit to that – just ask the Washington Redskins about their nervous off-season. But injuries will always be a part of the game, and a lot of todays QBs are built like running backs and should be able to handle a similar workload. What may be different for read option QBs is how long they can stay effective. Where teams typically expect to get at least 15 seasons out of strict pocket passers (Peyton Manning is in his 15th year, Tom Brady his 14th) read-option QBs may break down after just 10 seasons or so. They could adopt the same expiration date many place on running backs, the dreaded age of 30. That could be okay though. First of all, the superstars – the guys that can hurt a defence from the pocket and while on the run – you dont have to worry about them too much. These guys should face less pressure and take fewer hits, theoretically stretching their careers closer to 15 years. Then theres the second level of read-option throwers. The non-superstars can still give their teams a chance to win every Sunday through their athleticism and creativity, think Pryor with the Raiders. Its the flaws in their game, typically with their fundamental QB techniques or mechanics that make them easier to replace when they show signs of slowing down. Thats what makes this plan work. Guys like Pryor, a third-round Supplemental pick in 2011, can be found in the draft and should become easier to find moving forward (as much as 70 percent of NCAA teams run some type of read-option or pistol offence). Not every athlete posing as a QB will work out – if they did, Tim Tebow would still have a job – but there are enough out there that do enough to help a team win. And if you hit on one of those superstars, your offence could be virtually unstoppable. Basket Adidas Superstar Pas Cher . Kyrie Irving and the Cleveland Cavaliers were left fretting over an MRI on the stars left knee. Paul George scored 21 points, Roy Hibbert added 19 and the Pacers used a dominant fourth quarter to blow out the Cavaliers 91-76 on Tuesday The Pacers (25-5) have won eight in a row over Cleveland, their longest active streak against any opponent. Adidas Superstar Pas Cher . Josh Mazzola drove in five runs to lead the Goldeyes (20-12) past the Capitales 11-5 Friday night at Le Stade Municipal in Quebec City. http://www.pascheradidassuperstar.fr/ . And like the near entirety of last season, Jonathan Bernier and Torontos goaltending tandem is up to the task.ROME -- Serena Williams isnt committing to playing in the Italian Open yet as she waits to see how her injured left thigh feels. The top-ranked Williams withdrew before her quarterfinal match at the Madrid Open last week. "Im taking it a day at a time. Well see as the week goes on. I have the rest of the day off and Ill see how I feel tomorrow," Williams said Monday. "I hit some balls today a little bit so Im going to see later tonight how it feels." In Madrid, Williams had her thigh heavily bandaged and said the injury occurred during a first-round victory over Belinda Bencic. She dismissed conjecture of pulling out for precautionary reasons. "I dont do anything out of precaution anymore. You live once and I feel like anything can happen tomorrow," Williams said. "I just physically couldnt play. I was in a lot of pain and just wasnt able to continue. When I play I want to give 100 per cent. "I want to go out there and I want to give the fans everything that they deserve and everything that they come to see," Williams added. "And I just wasnt going to even come close to being there." Williams is the defending champion at the Foro Italico, and also won the title in 2002. Shell also be the defending champion when the French Open starts in two weeeks. Destockage Adidas Superstar. Compared to earlier in her career, Williams said she really enjoys the red clay of Rome and Paris now. "I love the challenge of having to be more consistent and having to be that much better," she said. Williams is slated to open against either Romina Oprandi of Switzerland or Andrea Petkovic of Germany. Shes one of eight Americans in the draw -- quite a large showing compared to recent years. "Its good timing. Im nearing the end of my career, I guess -- who knows when its going to end, I love playing -- and people get inspired by different Americans maybe, and maybe start to play now," Williams said. "I love seeing all the Americans around." The other Americans in Rome are Varvara Lepchenko, Sloane Stephens, Christina McHale, Lauren Davis, Madison Keys, Alison Riske and Serenas older sister Venus Williams. At 32, Serena Williams marveled at the retirement announcement last week by former No. 1 Dinara Safina, who is 28. "Shes a lot younger than me," Serena said. "I just enjoy it right now. I enjoy my practice and Im starting to look in the mirror like, Wow. Whats wrong with me? I should be starting to not enjoy it so much. But the older I get the more I enjoy it. Its kind of weird but Im going to take it as it is." ' ' '