Donovan McNabb traded to Redskins

Posted By Matt Gentile On Sunday, April 4th 2010. Under NFL Tags: 1999 NFL Draft, Andy Reid, Donovan McNabb, Jason Campbell, Kevin Kolb, NFC Championship, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Rex Grossman, St. Louis Rams, Super Bowl XXXIX, Washington Redskins

ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported that the Philadelphia Eagles have traded Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins. Washington is reportedly giving up a 2010 second-round pick and either a third or fourth-round pick in 2011 for McNabb. Reports earlier this week indicated that the Oakland Raiders emerged as the front-runners for McNabb. ... Continue Reading

Top Five NFL Unrestricted Free Agents: Offense

Posted By Matt Gentile On Thursday, March 4th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Antonio Bryant, Brian Westbrook, Buffalo Bills, Chad Pennington, Chester Taylor, Darren Sproles, LaDainian Tomlinson, lesean mccoy, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers, Thomas Jones

On Wednesday, I listed my top five NFL free agents on defense. The defensive crop of free agents are a bit younger (sans Darren Sharper) than the group of players available on offense. NFL Network analyst Mike Lombardi jokingly called this group "the senior tour." However, there are some valuable young legs ... Continue Reading

Top Five NFL Unrestricted Free Agents: Defense

Posted By Matt Gentile On Wednesday, March 3rd 2010. Under NFL Tags: Aaron Kampman, Antrel Rolle, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Daniel Snyder, Darren Sharper, Dom Capers, Green Bay Packers, Jerry Jones, Julius Peppers, Karlos Dansby, New Orleans Saints, Washington Redskins

Make no bones about it. When NFL free agency kicks off on midnight Friday, it will be one of the most intriguing couple of days we've seen from an NFL offseason in a long time. What makes this year so unique to others in the past is that this season is ... Continue Reading

Who is going to show Julius Peppers the money?

Posted By Matt Gentile On Thursday, February 25th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Albert Haynesworth, Alex Brown, Bill Belichick, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Corey Dillon, Donovan McNabb, Julius Peppers, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, Randy Moss, Tommie Harris, Trent Cole, Washington Redskins

This post is brought to you by Racebook.com. If you are looking for the best horse race betting online, look no further. Get the best horse racing betting bonuses at this racebook. Everyone is probably sick and tired of hearing the pros and cons of free agent defensive end Julius Peppers. Pros: ... Continue Reading

Frank Thomas: Quietly An All-Time Great

Posted By Matt Gentile On Friday, February 12th 2010. Under Baseball Tags: Babe Ruth, Chicago White Sox, Frank Thomas, Jason Giambi, Jerry Reinsdorf, Jim Rice, Kenny Williams, Mel Ott, MLB, Oakland Athletics, Ozzie Guillen, Ted Williams, Toronto Blue Jays

Frank Thomas is one of those players whose careers you reflect on and realize how spectacular he really was. Thomas, 41, officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball today. He played 19 seasons in the majors with the Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and Oakland Athletics. During the course of ... Continue Reading

Saints top Colts to win Super Bowl XLIV

Posted By Matt Gentile On Sunday, February 7th 2010. Under Featured, NFL Tags: Dallas Clark, Drew Brees, Dwight Freeney, Garrett Hartley, Indianapolis Colts, jeremy shockey, Joseph Addai, Lance Moore, Matt Stover, Miami, New Orleans Saints, Peyton Manning, Pierre Thomas, Sean Payton, Super Bowl XLIV, Tracy Porter

Even though Mardi Gras is nine days away, the party in New Orleans starts now. Drew Brees tied an NFL record with 32 completions to lead the New Orleans Saints to a 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, giving the franchise its first Super Bowl championship. Brees' record tying completions went along ... Continue Reading

NBA All-Star voting needs tweaking

Posted By Matt Gentile On Friday, January 22nd 2010. Under Basketball Tags: 2010 NBA All-Star Game, Aaron Brooks, Al Horford, Allen Iverson, Amar'e Stoudemire, Andrew Bogut, Andrew Bynum, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brad Miller, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh, Chris Paul, Denver Nuggets, Derrick Rose, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade, Houston Rockets, Jermaine O'Neal, Joakim Noah, Joe Johnson, Kevin Durant, Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Pau Gasol, Paul Pierce, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, San Antonio Spurs, Shaquille O'Neal, Steve Nash, Suns, Tim Duncan, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, Western Conference

The NBA announced its starters for the 2010 All-Star game Thursday night on TNT. To no surprise, the fans voted the typical no-brainers into the starting line-ups. LeBron James edged past Kobe Bryant as the leading vote getter. Both amassed over 2.5 million votes from the fans. James and Bryant will ... Continue Reading

Lane Kiffin headed to USC

Posted By Matt Gentile On Tuesday, January 12th 2010. Under NCAA Football Tags: Bruins, Ed Orgeron, Lane Kiffin, Mike Garrett, Monte Kiffin, Norm Chow, Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee, Tennessee Titans, Trojans, ucla, University of Tennessee, USC, Volunteers

It looks like Lane Kiffin won't get his chance to sing Rocky Top all night long. ESPN reported early tonight that University of Tennessee Volunteers head coach Lane Kiffin will take over the reigns of the USC Trojans. This comes on the same day USC saw Pete Carroll leave for a 5-year, ... Continue Reading

OC choice important for Bears

Posted By Matt Gentile On Sunday, January 10th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Al Saunders, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Dick Butkus, Green Bay Packers, Jay Cutler, Jedd Fisch, Jeremy Bates, Jim Chaney, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Orton, Mike Ditka, Pete Carroll, Rex Grossman, Ron Turner, St. Louis Rams, Super Bowl XLIV, Tom Clements, Tony Dungy, Trent Dilfer, University of Minnesota, University of Tennessee, USC, Washington Redskins

Since I live in the Chicagoland area and have been a Bears fan ever since my mother told me stories about Dick Butkus before bed, I try not to write exclusively about them. As a blogger, it's important to be unbiased and fair, which hopefully is the case whenever you ... Continue Reading

Is Seattle Carroll’s next challenge?

Posted By Matt Gentile On Saturday, January 9th 2010. Under NCAA Football, NFL Tags: Buffalo Bills, Jim Mora, Los Angeles, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Pete Carroll, Rose Bowl, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Trojans, USC

It looks like Pete Carroll could head from Troy to the Emerald City by the beginning of next week. Multiple media outlets are reporting that USC head coach Pete Carroll is considering a return to the NFL to coach the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle fired head coach Jim Mora Friday morning after ... Continue Reading

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