2008 NFL Draft Needs: AFC South

The AFC South was very well represented in the postseason with three teams in the playoffs. The Colts clinched the division, and the Jags and Titans were the wild card teams. This is such a tough group of teams, and they beat up on each other all season. Heading into ... Continue Reading

NFL Draft: Don’t over think the process

Posted By David Chapman On Friday, February 29th 2008. Under NFL Draft Tags: Baltimore, Colt Brennan, Dustin Keller, Eddie Royal, Fred Davis, Hawaii, Joe Flacco, Matt Ryan, NFL, NFL Combine, NFL Draft, Pro Bowl, Virginia Tech

Every Wednesday night my friends and I go to a local bar. We share a few pitchers of beer, play darts and talk to people at the bar. There is a group of seven girls that are there every week. The group is very outgoing, and I am attracted ... Continue Reading

2008 NFL Draft Analysis: Special Teams – These guys put the ‘special’ in special teams.

Posted By David Chapman On Monday, February 25th 2008. Under NCAA Football, NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Alexis Serna, Art Carmody, Brandon Coutu, Cal, Chris Johnson, DeSean Jackson, Devin Hester, Donnie Avery, Durant Brooks, East Carolina, Eddie Royal, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Houston, Jeremy Ito, Kansas State, Leodis McKelvin, Louisville, Mike Dragosavich, NFL Combine, North Dakota State, Oregon State, Rutgers, Taylor Mehlhaff, Tim Reyer, Troy, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin

Special teams will never be the same. Game winning kicks, botched snaps, kickoffs being returned for touchdowns, and punts being downed inside the 5 yard line have truly made special teams special. Players like Devin Hester have proven that a return specialist can change the game. A dynamic athlete ... Continue Reading

2008 NFL Draft Analysis: Fullbacks and Tight Ends: Big guys making bigger impacts.

Posted By David Chapman On Friday, February 22nd 2008. Under NCAA Football, NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Brad Cottam, Carl Stewart, Chris Brown, Cornelius Ingram, Doug Jones, Dustin Keller, Fred Davis, Gary Barnidge, Jacob Hester, Jacob Tamme, Jed Collins, Jehuu Caulcrick, Jermichael Finley, Jerome Felton, John Carlson, Kellen Davis, Kory Sperry, Martellus Bennett, Martin Rucker, Michael Pitre, Mike Cox, Notre Dame, Owen Schmitt, Peyton Hillis, USC

In 1986, Run D.M.C and Aerosmith joined forces to blend rap and rock music with the hit song “Walk this Way." In a similar fashion the spoon and fork came together to form the “spork” in 1874, and now, the NFL is witnessing a similar mutation. Fullbacks have been known to ... Continue Reading

2008 NFL Draft Analysis: Offensive line – It all starts up front.

Posted By David Chapman On Tuesday, February 19th 2008. Under NCAA Football, NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, Anthony Collins, Arizona State, Boise State, Branden Albert, Carl Nicks, Chilo Rachal, Chris Williams, Cody Wallace, Drew Radovich, Duane Brown, Fernando Velasco, Glenn Dorsey, Gosder Cherilus, Heath Benedict, Jake Long, Jeff Otah, John Sullivan, Matt Ryan, Michigan, Mike Pollak, NFL, Roy Schuening, Ryan Clady, Sam Baker, Steve Justice, Tony Hills, USC, Virginia, Wake Forest

When the NFL draft comes along, most of us have our eyes on the hotshot quarterbacks, the ever popular speed defensive ends, or the flashy running backs. It is hard to think that your team is going to pass on a game-changer like Matt Ryan or Glenn Dorsey for an ... Continue Reading

Snyder not torn on Zorn: ‘Skins finally get their man.

Posted By David Chapman On Monday, February 11th 2008. Under NFL Tags: Dan Snyder, Gregg Williams, Jason Campbell, Jim Fassel, Jim Schwartz, Jim Zorn, Joe Gibbs, Matt Hasselbeck, NFL, Ron Meeks, Seattle Seahawks, Steve Mariucci, Steve Spagnuolo, Washington Redskins

Dan Snyder has taken his time and interviewed several head coaching hopefuls for the position left vacant by Joe Gibbs. In the duration of a month, names such as Jim Fassel, Steve Mariucci, Ron Meeks, Jim Schwartz, Steve Spagnuolo and a handful of others emerged. The decision was made over ... Continue Reading

Super Bowl XLII Commercials: The best, worst, and everything in between.

Posted By David Chapman On Thursday, February 7th 2008. Under NFL Tags: Bill Belichick, Bill Frist, Charles Barkley, Coke, Danica Patrick, Doritos, Dwayne Wade, James Carville, Jordin Sparks, Justin Timberlake, Kina Grannis, Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Pepsi, Rex Grossman, Shaquille O'Neal, Steve Nash, Super Bowl, Will Ferrell

What did you take from Super Bowl Sunday? Was it unsuccessfully coaxing the uninvited guest away from the snack table? Was it the trip to the emergency room because your brother in-law tried to summon the ghost of his Pop Warner past and sprained his ankle during pregame festivities? How ... Continue Reading

Two of Houston’s QBs return to Texas.

Posted By David Chapman On Tuesday, February 5th 2008. Under NCAA Football, NFL Tags: Bobby Reid, Galena Park North Shore High School, Madison High School, Mike Gundy, Norm Chow, Oklahoma State, Texas Southern University, University of Texas, Vince Young

The lone star state welcomes back two of its own, Vince Young, QB for the Tennessee Titans and Bobby Reid, former QB for Oklahoma State University. (Yes, the Bobby Reid whose love for the game was questioned in an editorial that sent Okla. State Coach Mike Gundy into a rant—"I'm a ... Continue Reading

Snyder, Redskins organization still undecided on team’s future…or are they?

Posted By David Chapman On Tuesday, January 29th 2008. Under NFL Tags: Buffalo Bills, Dan Snyder, Greg Blache, Gregg Williams, Jim Fassel, Jim Zorn, Joe Gibbs, Josh McDaniels, Mike Smith, Steve Spagnuolo, Washington Redskins

What's the latest in the only head-coaching vacancy still open? Read more to find out.

Coaching search…to be continued.

Posted By David Chapman On Friday, January 25th 2008. Under NFL Tags: Dan Snyder, Gregg Williams, Jim Fassel, Jim Mora, Joe Gibbs, Josh McDaniels, New England, New England Patriots, New York Giants, NFL, Rex Ryan, Sean Taylor, Steve Spagnuolo, Steve Spurrier, Washington Redskins

What would you be thinking today if you are Gregg Williams? Williams has interviewed for the vacant Washington Redskins job 4 times. He has been in the same organization as owner Dan Snyder since 2004 as the defensive coordinator, and more than one interview seems excessive. He is the favorite candidate ... Continue Reading

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