Brian Westbrook to be Released: Where Will He Go?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, February 23rd 2010. Under NFL Tags: Andy Reid, Atlanta Falcons, Brad Childress, Brian Westbrook, Green Bay Packers, Jerious Norwood, LaDainian Tomlinson, Michael Turner, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Ted Thompson
So much for waiting to see if Brian Westbrook would take a pay-cut and stick with the Philadelphia Eagles.
After months of speculation on his future playing career, with or without the Eagles, we at least finally know that Westbrook is no longer going to be playing in Philadelphia.
And despite letting ... Continue Reading
2010 NFL Retirement and Trade Talk: Six Bold Predictions
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, January 27th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Andy Reid, Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals, brandon marshall, Brett Favre, Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Donovan McNabb, Early Doucet, Jay Cutler, Kurt Warner, Matt Leinart, Michael Vick, Mike Holmgren, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, MLB, Philadelphia, St. Louis, St. Louis Rams, Steve Breaston, Super Bowl, Terrell Owens
With allegations that NFL and NBA games are rigged, every MLB player is on steroids, and that 75 percent (or some other made-up percentage) of pro athletes cheat on their wives, the current state of professional sports calls for a little bit of rest and relaxation.
And considering the Pro Bowl, ... Continue Reading
NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 11th): Tom Cable likely done in Oakland, Jeremy Bates going to Seattle, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, January 11th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Al Davis, Andy Reid, Arizona, Donovan McNabb, Felix Jones, Green Bay Packers, Jeremy Bates, Jim Fassel, Kevin Kolb, Marion Barber, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, Oakland, Pete Carroll, Tashard Choice, Tom Cable, USC
Tom Cable Done in Oakland?
Al Davis and Tom Cable will reportedly meet today to discuss Cable's future, and according to Oakland beat writer, David White, Cable doesn't stand much of a chance.
With Jim Fassel, Kevin Gilbride, Jim Harbaugh, and others waiting in the wings as potential replacements, Cable will likely be fired by ... Continue Reading
NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 21st): Brett Favre almost benched, DeAngelo Williams hurts ankle, Brian Westbrook ready to play, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, December 21st 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Andy Reid, Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Brian Westbrook, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, DeAngelo Williams, Fantasy Football, Indianapolis Colts, Jim Caldwell, Jonathan Stewart, Minnesota, New York Giants, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Reggie Bush, Reggie Wayne, Sammie Stroughter, Sean Payton, Seattle, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Vikings' Childress Wanted to Pull Favre Against Panthers
Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress reportedly attempted to pull Brett Favre in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, and the star quarterback refused to exit the game.
Reports suggest that Childress wanted to take Favre out due to the Vikings ... Continue Reading
NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 11: Eli Manning to Take Flight Against Falcons
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, November 17th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Ahmad Bradshaw, Alex Smith, Andy Reid, Atlanta Falcons, Brady Quinn, Brandon Jacobs, Brett Favre, Brian Westbrook, Carson Palmer, Chad Ochocinco, Chicago Bears, Chris Brown, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Donovan McNabb, Eli Manning, Fantasy Football, Green Bay, Houston Texans, Indianapolis, Jamaal Charles, Jay Cutler, Julian Edelman, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Kansas City Chiefs, lesean mccoy, Matt Cassel, Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub, Matthew Stafford, Michael Turner, Minnesota, New England Patriots, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL fantasy football, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Randy Moss, Ricky Williams, Ronnie Brown, Ryan Moats, San Francicsco 49ers, Santonio Holmes, Seattle Seahawks, Steve Slaton, Tennessee Titans, Tony Romo, Vernon Davis, Wes Welker
We had great success in Week 10, making the right call on Brett Favre, Ricky Williams, and nudging you in the right direction on sitting Matt Ryan and Matt Cassel. We also picked some fine sleeper picks, as Matthew Stafford and Josh Freeman dropped in respectable efforts, and Jamaal Charles ... Continue Reading
Kevin Roberts’ NFL Week 8 Power Rankings
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, October 28th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Andy Reid, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cedric Benson, Chad Henne, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit, Detroit Lions, Dick Jauron, Donovan McNabb, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Eric Mangini, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jeff Fisher, Jim Zorn, Josh Freeman, Kansas City, Kansas City Chiefs, Leon Washington, Matt Cassel, Matt Forte, Matt Hasselbeck, Matt Schaub, Miami Dolphins, Miles Austin, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Hornets, New York Giants, New York Jets, nfl power rankings, Oakland Raiders, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Phillip Rivers, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, San Francicsco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tom Brady, Tony Romo, Washington Redskins
(The idle Broncos lose their top spot)
The unofficial "best team in the league", the Denver Broncos, sat out week seven's exciting action, and despite their solid play through a 6-0 record, they won't be able to hold onto their top spot.
If they weren't already the team to beat in the ... Continue Reading
Michael Vick to the Eagles - What does it all mean?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, August 14th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Andy Reid, Donovan McNabb, Kevin Kolb, Michael Vick, NFC East, Philadelphia Eagles
You can call him a dog killer, a highlight reel waiting to happen, or a running back in a quarterback's body.
Frankly, you can call him anything you want.
Just make sure now that you preface his name with "Philadelphia Eagles quarterback".
Of all the possible destinations, Vick lands in a cozy environment ... Continue Reading
Five Things To Watch For: Philadelphia Eagles
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, August 8th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Andy Reid, Brent Celek, Brian Westbrook, DeSean Jackson, Donovan McNabb, Jeremy Maclin, kevin curtis, Kevin Kolb, NFC East, Philadelphia Eagles, Stewart Bradley
Things were looking a little rocky for Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb near mid-season, but an infamous "benching" helped turn the tide, and the Eagles finished a win away from the Super Bowl.
Make that five NFC championship appearances in the Reid/McNabb era, and can we say, counting?
The offense is definitely ... Continue Reading
Ranking the NFL’s Head Coaches: The Top 16
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, May 18th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Andy Reid, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Bill Belichick, Bill Cowher, Bill Parcells, Brett Favre, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Eli Manning, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jay Cutler, Jeff Fisher, Jerry Jones, Joe Flacco, John Fox, John Harbaugh, Ken Whisenhunt, Lovie Smith, Matt Ryan, Miami Dolphins, Mike McCarthy, Mike Smith, Mike Tomlin, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, NFC, NFC South, NFL, Norv Turner, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Randy Moss, San Diego Chargers, Sean Payton, St. Louis Rams, Super Bowl, Tennessee Titans, Tom Brady, Tom Coughlin, Tony Sparano, Wade Phillips
Earlier, we gave the first half of our NFL head coach rankings, giving our take on the 16 'worst' head coaches in the NFL. Several of those coaches in the bottom 16 could see themselves in the top 16 in a few years' time with a few successful seasons, ... Continue Reading
Which NFL coaches could be feeling the heat in ‘09?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, May 16th 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Al Davis, Andy Reid, Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals, coaches, Dallas Cowboys, Dan Morgan, David Garrard, Denver Broncos, Dick Jauron, Drew Bledsoe, Gary Kubiak, Green Bay Packers, Jack Del Rio, Jake Delhomme, JaMarcus Russell, Jay Cutler, Jerry Jones, Jim Zorn, John Fox, Josh McDaniels, Marvin Lewis, Mike McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, NFC Championship, NFC East, NFC South, NFL, Norv Turner, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Sage Rosenfels, San Diego Chargers, Sean Payton, Shawne Merriman, Super Bowl, Tarvaris Jackson, Terrell Owens, Tom Cable, Wade Phillips, Washington Redskins
It's a great debate heading into every season, but generally gets even more interesting after the first 4-6 weeks. Everyone wants to know - is this the year their team's coach gets canned? Well, if your favorite team is Cincinnati or Washington, it's entirely possible.
Still, it's a strange marvel when ... Continue Reading












