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Interesting, informative Jamal Lewis item
On the Browns in minicamp so far: "The tempo is much better than it was last year. You can tell the team is responding well to last season. You can see the hunger."
On why this year with the Browns will be different than years past in his career: "The offense was all focused on Jamal Lewis running the football. But now you can't do that. You have so many weapons this team can go to. I can do my job without worrying about eight- and nine-man fronts. Here, I deal with six- and seven-man boxes. That's what I like to see."
Fantasy FYI: When debating over running backs, always ALWAYS go for the ones who play on teams with good passing offenses. Eight-man fronts and running backs don't mix -- just ask Adrian Peterson when he ran into them late last season.
On turning 29: "I don't look at it as a big deal. You get older. What can I say? I've overcome a lot of adversity in the past that other people haven't overcome. I just look at it as another year."
Another Fantasy FYI: We're getting ready to expand on our initial research into what makes a running back break down. Big injuries play an obvious role, but so do the nicks-and-bumps a runner will deal with WEEKLY throughout his career. For now, figure that any RB with the equivalent of eight full seasons under his belt and/or 2,400-to-2,600 career carries is BAD NEWS. One such RB this season: Edgerrin James. Jamal Lewis will be one next year ... as will some guy named LaDainian Tomlinson ...
On exceeding last year's stats: "I think 1,400 or 1,500 yards is an understatement. I'd like to get more than that. I think I can get more than that. Missing two games ... I could have gotten more than that last year."
What we're thinking: Jamey Eisenberg and I differ on Lewis. I'm willing to buy him for one more season, while he's off the bandwagon completely. Jamey's thinking: Lewis' new three-year deal will make him a little lazier, especially when it comes to playing hard while hurting. Lewis got paid, so why should he exert the effort. I'm on the record saying the Browns are winning it all this year, so of course I expect Lewis to do well and be motivated to play well because he wants another Super Bowl ring. I think he's a No. 2 RB; I think Jamey's avoiding Lewis at all costs in his drafts.
Would you draft Jamal Lewis? If so, where? What would you pay for him in an auction? Who would you rather have on your team than Jamal Lewis? Answer these questions and more in my message board below!
Since: Jun 25, 2008
Posted on: June 25, 2008 12:31 am
Interesting, informative Jamal Lewis item
If you think the Browns are going to win the Super Bowl, then you really should lay off the crack for a little while. They choked last year when they had a chance to make the playoffs. Are you seriously saying that you see the Browns beating New England or Indy in the AFC championship after beating a team like Jacksonville, Pittsburgh, or San Diego in the divisional round? I implore you, sir, put down the pipe!
Since: Apr 21, 2008
Posted on: June 16, 2008 5:20 pm
Interesting, informative Jamal Lewis item
As the NFL coaches conspire to kill Fantasy Owners with the dreaded Running Back By Committee, any running back at the top of the depth chart with guys called "Jason Wright" and "Jerome Harrison" I would say is a bonafide starter. I've never felt comfortable with Jams (too injury prone for my liking), but with more and more teams going with RBBC, Jams moves up on my draft board. Helps that he plays with a stud in Braylon Edwards, a threat in Kellen Winslow, and has a decent QB that can live behind a decent offensive line.
He is a definite #2, and depending where you draft in your league, a possible #1 RB.
Since: Jan 20, 2007
Posted on: June 11, 2008 6:45 pm
Interesting, informative Jamal Lewis item
Hi Dave,
I think you are closer to the Jamal Lewis of '08 than Jamie. The fact that the Browns passing game is in full blossom is why. It appears that the early word on Winslow is very positive, and Edwards was outstanding last year(even with the off field stuff). Jeruvicious is a question mark with the staff infection but he may not figure into the offense anyway. Jamal will be able to coast to more yards this season because of the improvement in the pass. He won't have to work as hard simply because the D won't be able to single him out. The Browns to win it all is an interesting pick and actually pretty adept when you consider how above average their performance was last year. They should rock the house. You really hit the pizza button!!
Since: Jun 27, 2007
Posted on: May 27, 2008 5:12 pm
Interesting, informative Jamal Lewis item
Oops. Er... make that JASON Wright.
Jamie Wright?..... Hockey player, baseball player, hottie-in-a-bikini, but not a RB on the Browns.
Since: Jun 27, 2007
Posted on: May 27, 2008 2:14 pm
Interesting, informative Jamal Lewis item
I project him right now as a mid-to-high RB2. Too early to pick a specific rank for me, but I lump him in at the top of the pile of guys like Graham, Jacobs, Rudi, Maroney... Guys I'd take just ahead of him right now are Lynch, Grant, Barber, MJD & McGahee, not necessarily in that order. I may bump Lewis up a bit dependin on how Felix Jones, Fragile Fred and Ray Rice, affect those three guys in training camp. If I draft Lewis, I'll spend a late RB5 pick (or waiver grab) on Jamie Wright as a handcuff if my roster can spare the spot.
Couple of things that have to be considered when evaluating Lewis is that the CLE o-line is quickly becoming one of the best in the league and that all appearances point to Jamal being one of the few remaining singular back available. With all the committes out thre, a primary back like this gets bumped up quite a bit in my draft; meaning redraft league in this case.
Last season he had 298 attempts for 1304, 9 Rush TD, 30 receptions for 248 and 2 TD. So is it reasonable to assume he will be better than last season? Gotta say no because he'll be 29 years old by the time the season starts and will play a big chunk of his games against some supreme defenses. In addition to playing PIT & BAL twice, he's got to face upper tier defenses in DAL, NYG and JAX. Overall, it's a tougher schedule than last season. But doesn't mean he'll fall off the table, either. The talent is there.
Since: May 26, 2008
Posted on: May 26, 2008 5:52 pm
Interesting, informative Jamal Lewis item
I'd love to have the guy as a flex player, but I'd grimace if I ended up with him as my #2 back. Of the AFC starting backs, I'd take him over Ronnie Brown, Willie Parker, Fred Taylor, LenDale White, Ahman Green (is he seriously still Houston's starter?), Travis Henry, and Darren McFadden. It's true that Cleveland's O opens a lot of doors to successful runs, but his 2006 season (albeit with the Ravens) and his age give me serious concerns (when's the last time an old comeback RB put it together for two years straight?)
Since: Nov 2, 2006
Posted on: May 25, 2008 10:42 am
Interesting, informative Jamal Lewis item
I felt last year that Jamal was someone who wasn't really playing all that great for most of the year, then turned it up several notches down the stretch, though he did have some okay stat lines prior to that late stretch. Were teams by then over-compensating for the Derek Anderson show? I don't trust him on my fantasy team, so in a draft I probably wouldn't really consider him for anything more than my #4 RB (I like depth, though, so that could mean a #3 for some folks or even a low end #2 for others. I usually go RB with 3 of my first four picks). For me, that would put Jamal in round six or seven, and he'll be gone by then. In an auction (the format I greatly prefer) I'd consider Lewis in the $20-25 range (of a $200 cap), assuming I was happy with how my backfield was shaping up. I don't trust him, much like I don't trust Fred Taylor -- another player who is an outstanding football player but for various reasons (injury, scheme, coaching decisions, scheduling) is not worth hanging your hat on in fantasy football -- too much risk. I might miss out on a great season (and really we're talking two seasons in his career that have been great, fantasy wise), but I'd rather use my risk cards on players I can believe in. If I'm playing risky (which I believe taking Lewis is), I would look at Larry Johnson as a high end #1 in a bounce back year, or the rookie Stewart in Carolina as my every week #2, or go out on a limb and nab Mendenhall (who I think will overtake Parker, not just compliment him).
Good article though. Interesting also the note about Tomlinson and 24-26K carries. Like all fantasy players, I love LT, but my gut tells me to avoid LT this year the way I avoided Larry Johnson last year and Shaun Alexander the year before that. He doesn't have some of the issues those guys did (drop off in o-line play, also in the case of LJ incompetence at the controls of the offense -- I'm not going to mention Herm Edwards name), but he does have the workload, which is slightly larger than those carries suggest due to his heavy use in the passing game. For my money this year, I'm believing in Steven Jackson.
Since: Nov 13, 2007
Posted on: May 23, 2008 11:25 pm
Interesting, informative Jamal Lewis item
This is a tough one. I had put Jamal Lewis on my don't draft list a couple years ago, then he had a good year last season. Chances are I would still pass on him for a top flight WR and take my chances with a rookie RB like Jonathan Stewart. In my league RBs get 1 point per reception, and Lewis doesn't catch too many balls. Other receiving backs can make up ground on him if they are catching 30-40 balls a year. I just checked my leagues stats from last year and he did finish in the top 10, I wouldn't have guessed that. (This is why I always print out the final numbers at the end of the year!) I still have a bad feeling about him for some reason though. If i did draft him, I don't see myself being happy about it unless it is the 4th or 5th round, and he won't last that long!
Since: Dec 19, 2006
Posted on: May 23, 2008 6:51 pm
Interesting, informative Jamal Lewis item
He is a little tough - the guy is known to not give 100% BUT is 900 yards away from 10,000 career, and close to a Super Bowl Ring as you stated.
I could see myself taking him in the tail end of round 2 gladly, but not over Ronnie Brown, Maroney (eh... I'll think twice about Maroney maybe...), Rudi Johnson (he is so undervalued this year), MJD, Michael Turner, Deuce McCalister (another one that is undervalued), Ryan Grant, and Edgerin James. And of course not over the top tier, who I justs didn't bother to list.
But I would take J-Lewis over Thomas Jones, Fred Taylor, LenDale White ( so overrated, and gives such little effort), Travis Henry (I just have no confidence in that Denver O-Line, it's changed far too much since the days of Olandis Gary. Plus Henry is a wild card himself), Justin Fargas (He's been a nonentity his whole career, and had a breakout year. Great - he still has no help up front, and Darren McFadden stealing carries), McFadden himself (Don't trust a rookie), Brandon Jacobs (he's like James Stewart - do you really want him on your team. Eh... even if he's the best guy around at the end of round 3, I'd stretch for another guy...), Cedric Benson (He'll be playing alongside Onterrio Smith in the CFL before you know it), both Panther RBs (will split carries, and TDs may be a rarity), Reggie Bush (nobody realized except for the USC haters like me that he has poor vision, goes out of bounds instead of getting the tough yard, and is terrible in the red zone. But if you get a point per reception then he goes above), Earnest Graham (Fluke), and the Seattle RBs (kinda obvious).
I like the O-Line with Joe Thomas, Stienbach, Fraley, Ryan Tucker, and Shaffer. But it comes down to the effort for me - and I think it may be there in crunch time.
Since: Feb 9, 2007
Posted on: May 23, 2008 3:49 pm
Interesting, informative Jamal Lewis item
I am with you on Jamal Lewis--you also must take into account his awesome offensive line. I agree good for about one more year. I have him as my 16th best RB--would be happy if he were my 2nd RB--we don't do auction so I cannot answer that. Here is my list of RB's is cas you are interested--in order:
LT, Adrian Peterson, Steven Jackson, Westbrook, Gore, Addai, Portis, Lynch, Barber, MJD, McGahee, LJ,Maroney, Grant, Ronnie Brown and then Jamal Lewis. Lewis isn't too old age wise, but has had a lot of carries and took some hits with Baltimore!


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The Chronicles of Riddick
What is this Xbox exclusive? Where did it come from? And most importantly: how did it get so pretty?
How did this happen, exactly? You might be able to glean a clue or two from this interview with Riddick game producer Lars Johansson, kindly provided to us by VU Games. Johansson works for Starbreeze, a Euro outfit who created cult hit Enclave for consoles a while back. They're a fairly talented bunch, and they'll need all the talent they have for Riddick -- never had one game tried to combine a movie theme with such cutting-edge technical wizardry. It's one to keep an eye on.
1UP: Please describe your game in 100 words.
Lars: Riddick is a first person action/stealth/adventure hybrid that serves as a prequel to both Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick. The game is about the criminal anti-hero Riddick and his escape from Butcher Bay -- where you'll learn how he got his eyes shined by the mysterious Pope Joe -- and you'll meet characters that go on to appear both in Pitch Black and in The Chronicles of Riddick. At the same time, Riddick will feature some of the most advanced console technology to date, including powerful use of normal mapping and per-pixel shading/dynamic lighting.
1UP: What has the team worked on before?
Lars: Its pretty much the same team that worked on Enclave. Some of the team members also worked on our first game, Outforce, which was for the PC.
1UP: What were your influences in the production of the game?
Lars: I'm the producer on the development side. From the beginning of the project, my priority has been to make sure that Riddick is an amazing game and that it comes out on time! I manage the team here at Starbreeze and deal with all the publisher communications with VU Games. I make sure that Starbreeze and VUG are in the same loop at all times. I also deal with many of the minor tasks that support the team.
1UP: How long has the game been in development?
Lars: Almost two years.
1UP: What new gameplay concepts or technology features does the title offer?
Lars: In terms of gameplay, Riddick offers a hybrid of several genres. We have fast paced action, stealth, adventure/exploration, and we've created a very unique first-person melee fighting mechanic. In terms of technology, Riddick will be using some of the most advanced console technology to date. The game will utilize an amazing amount of normal mapping, rag-doll physics, per-pixel shading/dynamic lighting, and many of the other features that are making Doom 3, Halo 2, and Half-Life 2, such anticipated games.
1UP: How do you plan to recreate the atmosphere of the movie in the game?
Lars: Riddick ties heavily into the growing Pitch Black/Chronicles of Riddick universe. Actors from both films are lending their talents for the game, and the game itself is told as a prequel to both films -- diving deep into the back story of Riddick himself. We tell the story of Riddick before Pitch Black and before The Chronicles of Riddick. We explore things like how Riddick got his eyes shined and his relationship with the Bounty Hunter Johns.
1UP: What's been the most difficult factor in the game's production?
Lars: It's a challenge to make a movie game, because there are so many people involved in the process. Story, script, likeness, models, design, and pretty much everything needs to go through several channels, and this can be very time consuming. It takes a lot of coordination to keep things on track. But players will definitely enjoy the pay-off! From a technical standpoint, we started to develop the new technology as production on the game started. This meant that the content we produced early in the project had to be re-built later on. We weren't able to focus on final content from day one, which meant lots of throw-away time. Also, when dealing with R&D, there are things on paper that don't always work out the way you hoped in implementation. Trial and error is something that should always be accounted for.
1UP: Who do you expect the game to appeal to?
Lars: Anyone who wants to experience the most innovative game on the Xbox! Riddick is going to offer a lot of interesting gameplay, great production values, and bleeding-edge technology. It'll be fun for anyone. Action and stealth fans, especially, should really enjoy it. At the same time, no one has to see the movies to play the game -- it's a self-contained story, and a good one too!
1UP: The Chronicles of Riddick is the prequel to Pitch Black. For those that may not be familiar with the series please can you explain a little of the plot?
Lars: The game beings with Riddick's arrival at Butcher Bay, the most notorious prison in the galaxy. Butcher Bay is a triple-max correctional facility, and Riddick is sent there for reasons unexplained. The prison itself is divided into three different security ratings. On the surface we have the Max facilities, under ground is the Double Max, and finally, the "Tower" has the highest security rating in the whole universe -- the Triple Max classification. Riddick's one goal is to bust out and escape from this hellhole. It's all about getting out, and players will find that Riddick is not only a talented escape artist, but simply the best at what he does.
1UP: Why do you think there was no game made for Pitch Black, and why did you decide to start with Riddick instead?
Lars: It took 20 years for someone to make a game based on The Thing. It's hard to know why some movies become games and some don't. But the Pitch Black/Chronicles of Riddick universe is epic and exciting, and the decision to make a game based on that universe was an easy one. The question only had to be asked.
1UP: How do you think this movie license will benefit gamers?
Lars: The production team at VUG would tell you that this is the most heavily integrated project that they have ever done. Vin Diesel's involvement has been phenomenal, and the cooperation and support of the film studio has been just as spectacular. The benefit that the license has brought is that it's allowed us to create more than just a game, but a piece of a larger puzzle - and a piece of a mythology that we're very excited about. We believe people will really love The Chronicles of Riddick, and we're very happy to be a part of that universe.
1UP: How closely does the game follow the movie? Are there many aspects that have been expanded upon, omitted or are completely unique to the game?
Lars: Given that Riddick is a prequel, it doesn't follow the films as much as it prefaces them.
1UP: How closely have you worked alongside the movie makers?
Lars: Making sure that the Riddick game fit properly into the overall universe was extremely important, and the film-makers were heavily involved in making sure that all the details and storytelling matched up. We were very happy to collaborate on this process, because we got to make sure that the game would contribute intelligently to a larger story. And of course, Vin Diesel's close and personal involvement made sure that the game would have the right impact.
1UP: What special abilities does Riddick have and how do these affect gameplay?
Lars: Riddick's #1 trait is his eyeshine, which allows him to see in pitch darkness. This affects gameplay in many ways. For instance, if players enter an area where there are several guards and it's really well lit, he can shoot out the lights and use his eyeshine to stalk them in the dark. Then it's just a matter of distractions, snapping necks, and enjoying your Riddick bloodlust.
1UP: Can you describe a typical mission?
Lars: Get to the Mainframe! Riddick has to break out of a heavily guarded prison area, in order to get to a DNA sampler machine that will allow him to use the prison assault rifles, which are DNA encoded and shock anyone who isn't in the system. This will involve fighting and brutalizing other inmates, trading money for prison weapons, killing guards for access codes, sneaking through monitored areas, and eventual firefights with legions of prison guards that sadly don't know they're already dead!
1UP: What makes Riddick stand out from the rest of the first-person action/adventure crowd?
Lars: How amazingly gorgeous the game looks will initially get everyone's attention. But then when people experience the gameplay, they're going to be very happy! It's a very unique hybrid - and the first-person fighting, and the way we've implemented it, is unlike anything else on the Xbox.
1UP: What aspect of the game are you most proud of?
Lars: I have to say the visuals. Its just amazing what the super talented artists have done with the technology that our ass kicking programmers have put together.
1UP: Lastly, can you tell us a secret you've never told anyone else?
Lars: I'm out of secrets at the moment.
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Comments (6)
Starbreeze....mmmPosted: Mar 28, 2005 12:00AM PST by mercilessrobot
Darkness = shitty comic Starbreeze = great developer The movie of riddick was frickin' crap and Starbreeze made an amazing game out of it... I am VERY interested in The Darkness now that their name is attached!
Darkness comes to LightPosted: Mar 22, 2005 12:00AM PST by AO1972
I hate to say, I sorry it take the next console for this game to finally come to light. But to do it perfect justice, I was hoping it went to the big screen first. But Set as a next gen console game. It should be off the hook. The Darkness is like the mix between Batman and Spawn but he also has these little gremlin like minions. Awesome forcast for a game.
AwsomePosted: Mar 22, 2005 12:00AM PST by True-Gamer
I don't know anything about the comic but if it has and good story and fun looking gameplay I will definantly check it out.
riddickPosted: Mar 21, 2005 12:00AM PST by CrazyGamerGreek
if its as good as riddick this game will be great
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As it is, sales of "Born This Way" are proving rapturous for Lady Gaga as it looks like she'll top out around 1.15 million for her opening week, according to Billboard.
1. Lady Gaga (last week, No. 2): "Born This Way" is a lock to arrive at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after Lady Gaga does everything but go house to house to promote the set.
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2008 | Science Fiction | PGSummary: Animated series continues the story of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker as they battle the Emperor Palpatine, Count Dooku and General Grievous, but also takes time to explore other smaller characters in the Star Wars universe.Director: George Lucas (creator)
Cast: Tom Kane, Dee Bradley Baker, Matt Lanter
2007 | Comedy | PGSummary: Newlyweds Nick (Ice Cube) and Suzanne (Long) decide to move to the suburbs to provide a better life for their two kids. But their idea of a dream home is disturbed by a contractor (McGinley) with a bizarre approach to business.Director: Steve Carr
Cast: John C. McGinley, Ice Cube, Nia Long, Aleisha Allen
1993 | Sports | PGSummary: Emotionally powerful sports classic featuring Sean Astin as a skinny high school kid with big football dreams and the determination to make his way towards his dream team at Notre Dame.Director: David Anspaugh
Cast: Sean Astin, Jon Favreau, Ned Beatty
1997 | Crime | RSummary: Quentin Tarantino adaptats an Elmore Leonard novel into this story of a few increasingly desperate people scraping to get by.Director: Quentin Tarantino
Cast: Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster
2013 | Thriller | RSummary: Based on the true story of Daniel Lugo (Mark Wahlberg) a Miami bodybuilder who wants to live the American dream. He would like to have the money that other people have. So he enlists the help of fellow bodybuilder Adrian Doorbal (Anthony Mackie) and ex-convict, Christian bodybuilder Paul Doyle (D...Director: Michael Bay
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie, Tony Shalhoub
1995 | Mystery | NRSummary: Denzel Washington plays an out of work WWII vet who takes the wrong job and is soon neck-deep in a mess of politics, murder, and jazz in '40s Los Angeles.Director: Carl Franklin
Cast: Denzel Washington, Tom Sizemore, Jennifer Beals
1996 | Crime | RSummary: Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wealthy father-in-law. It's going to be a snap and nobody's going to get hurt... until people start ...Director: Joel Coen
Cast: William H. Macy, Frances McDormand, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare
2013 | Drama | RSummary: Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill have boundless energy in the story of a real-life commodities crook who earned millions through scummy small-time stock trades.Director: Martin Scorsese
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie
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