Five Things To Watch For: New York Giants

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, August 7th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Ahmad Bradshaw, Brandon Jacobs, Derrick Ward, Domenik Hixon, Eli Manning, Hakeem Nicks, Ramses Barden, steve smith, Steve Spagnuolo

Is Eli Manning overpaid? Uh, yeah. Is he an elite quarterback? It's arguable, either way. What isn't arguable, however, is that this New York Giants team is built to last on both sides of the ball, and regardless of any "key" losses they've had, they should still contend for their division, at ... Continue Reading

Five Things To Watch For: Detroit Lions

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, August 6th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Calvin Johnson, Daunte Culpepper, Detroit Lions, Jim Schwartz, Kevin Smith, Matthew Stafford, NFC North

After a horrid 0-16 season made the Lions the laughing-stock of the league, Matt Millen and Rod Marinelli were sent packing, and Jim Schwartz was brought in to right the ship. This is arguably a job that can't be corrected in one season, and probably not even two or three, but ... Continue Reading

Five Things To Watch For: Chicago Bears

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, August 6th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Brian Urlacher, Chicago Bears, Devin Hester, Greg Olsen, Jay Cutler, Lance Briggs, NFC North

The big news this offseason in Chicago was the acquisition of former Denver quarterback Jay Cutler, as well as a sound NFL Draft. The Bears added depth and competition to their receiving corps, and also added a few players on defense that bring youth and versatility to an aging defense. There are ... Continue Reading

What fantasy impact does Harry Douglas’ torn ACL have?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, August 6th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Brian Finneran, Harry Douglas, Roddy White, Tony Gonzalez

If you were buying all that hype about Tony Gonzalez coming to Atlanta to primarily block you can forget about it now. It's not like Harry Douglas was a super stud that was going to steal 50+ catches from anyone, but with his 2009 season kissed good-bye, combined with Roddy White's ... Continue Reading

Eli Manning to agree to six-year extension

Posted By Matt Gentile On Thursday, August 6th 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger, Brandon Jacobs, Carson Palmer, Eli Manning, giants, Jay Cutler, Jerry Reese, New England Patriots, New York Giants, NFL, Patriots, Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers, Plaxico Burress, Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLII, Tom Brady

Multiple media outlets are reporting that Eli Manning will become one of the richest player in the NFL. Manning and the New York Giants have reportedly agreed on a six-year, $97.5 million contract extension. $35 million will be guaranteed. The 28-year old quarterback was entering the final year of his rookie ... Continue Reading

Arena Football League closed indefinitely

Posted By Matt Gentile On Tuesday, August 4th 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Arena Football League, Kurt Warner, NFL, UFL

Looming financial problems have forced the Arena Football League to cease operations indefinitely. On Monday, Brett Bouchy, owner of the Arizona Rattlers, told the Orlando Sentinel that AFL owners voted to suspend operations indefinitely and declare for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation. "It's just unfortunate we're in this situation," Bouchy said. "Everyone knows ... Continue Reading

Five Things To Watch For: Green Bay Packers

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, August 4th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Aaron Rodgers, B.J. Raji, Brett Favre, Clay Matthews Jr., Green Bay Packers, Ryan Grant

After going 13-3 in 2007, many fans felt they had their 2008 Green Bay Packers figured out. But here we are, almost two summers later, and now we're all making biased predictions on a 6-10 team without a true identity. We know Aaron Rodgers can get it done on offense, but what ... Continue Reading

Five Things To Watch For: Dallas Cowboys

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, August 3rd 2009. Under NFL Tags: Chris Canty, Dallas Cowboys, DeMarcus Ware, Felix Jones, Greg Ellis, Igor Olshansky, Marion Barber, Miles Austin, NFC East, Patrick Crayton, Roy Williams, Terrell Owens, Tony Romo

The Cowboys were supposed to be "America's Team" again. They were fresh off of an impressive 13-3 record and an NFC East title. They were Super Bowl contenders, and at the very least, playoff guarantees. Well, one broken pinkie later, and all that 2007 created in Dallas was ruined. Fast forward to the ... Continue Reading

Five Things To Watch For: San Diego Chargers

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, August 3rd 2009. Under NFL Tags: AFC West, Antonio Gates, Darren Sproles, LaDainian Tomlinson, Larry English, Norv Turner, Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers, Shawne Merriman

After finishing off a late season run with a whipping of the Broncos, the Chargers eked into the 2008 playoffs with an 8-8 record and a division title, despite battling injuries and inconsistency for much of the season. While they couldn't get past the eventual Super Bowl champions Steelers, they did ... Continue Reading

Cutler vs. Orton – Why does there have to be a loser?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, August 1st 2009. Under NFL Tags: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Jay Cutler, Josh McDaniels, Kyle Orton

Jay Cutler is overrated, and Kyle Orton is a system quarterback. Or is it: Cutler is a wimpy cry baby, and Orton is a simple-minded game-manager? How about none of those? Why do either of these guys have to be regarded as fantasy (or real world) busts for 2009 just because they are ... Continue Reading

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