Receiver trades will shape NFL playoff race in 2010 – and beyond

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, April 18th 2010. Under NFL Tags: 2007 NFL Draft, AFC East, Alex Smith, brandon marshall, Chad Henne, Denver Broncos, Donovan McNabb, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, NFC West, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Santonio Holmes, Ted Ginn Jr.

In the midst of all of the hype, hoopla, fanfare, and pomp and circumstance (wait, did I cover everything?) leading up to next weekend’s NFL Draft, four major trades have taken place this month. Not only will these trades have an effect on what some teams are planning to ... 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. 18th): Wade Phillips to return in 2010, Kurt Warner mulling retirement, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, January 18th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Anquan Boldin, Arizona, Baltimore, brandon marshall, Brian Westbrook, Chicago, Dallas, Dallas Cowboys, Derrick Mason, Donovan McNabb, ed reed, Kurt Warner, lesean mccoy, Michael Vick, Philadelphia, Steve McNair, Tampa Bay, Wade Phillips

With every NFL team that gets eliminated from the playoffs, more and more aging veterans begin contemplating hanging up their cleats for the final time. Read on for all the news on who is considering ending their careers, as well as other hot reports surrounding the NFL as we prepare for ... Continue Reading

Don’t Blame Josh McDaniels For Denver’s Woes

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, January 5th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Bill Belichick, brandon marshall, Chicago, Chicago Bears, Denver, Denver Broncos, Eddie Royal, Jay Cutler, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Orton, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers

His tenure started with a bang. Down Goes Cutler, in a way, is what should have rang in the ears of NFL fans everywhere. Of course, you had your Jay Cutler haters, who shrugged off the bold move by new head coach, Josh McDaniels, to challenge the rising superstar quarterback. Bold? Yes, ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 31st): Brandon Jacobs done for year, Troy Smith demands trade, Brandon Marshall to play in Week 17, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, December 31st 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Ahmad Bradshaw, Arizona Cardinals, Brandon Jacobs, brandon marshall, Fantasy Football, Joe Flacco, Minnesota Vikings, New York, Steven Jackson, Troy Smith

Brandon Jacobs Out For Season Finale The Giants are out of the playoffs, which prompted the New York front office to cut Jacobs' season short and get his knee cleaned up. Jacobs underwent a scope and should be completely healthy by training camp next season. The stage will belong to Ahmad Bradshaw ... Continue Reading

NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 15: Go With Romo

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 15th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Austin Collie, Baltimore Ravens, Brady Quinn, brandon marshall, Brett Favre, Brian Hartline, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chad Henne, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Clark, Dallas Cowboys, Danny Woodhead, Davone Bess, DeAngelo Williams, Denver Broncos, Drew Brees, Green Bay Packers, Greg Camarillo, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jamaal Charles, Jason Campbell, Joe Flacco, Jonathan Stewart, Knowshon Moreno, Laveranues Coles, mark sanchez, Matt Cassel, Matt Hasselbeck, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Ray Rice, Reggie Wayne, Rex Ryan, Ryan Grant, Seattle Seahawks, Ted Ginn Jr., Tom Brady, Tony Romo, Washington Redskins, Willis McGahee

We had a poor week for the second straight week in our fantasy football Start/Sit column, while negatively impacted by Rock Cartwright's status changing in the middle of the week, while four of our five sleepers were ether complete non-factors, or suffered an injury. We vow to end Week 15 with ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 14th): Kevin Smith likely done for season, Jamarcus Russell back in starting line-up, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, December 14th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Baltimore Ravens, brandon marshall, bruce gradkowski, Dallas Cowboys, Denver, DeSean Jackson, Domenik Hixon, giants, Green Bay, Hakeem Nicks, Indianapolis Colts, JaMarcus Russell, Jeremy Maclin, kevin curtis, Kevin Smith, Mario Manningham, Maurice Morris, New Orleans Saints, Norv Turner, Philadelphia Eagles, Terrell Owens

Kevin Smith Likely Out For Season With Torn ACL Early reports suggest Smith tore his ACL in Detroit's loss the the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, and that the second-year back is almost certainly done for the season. This could mean a change through free agency or the draft at the position, as ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 12th): Clinton Portis ruled out for Sunday, T.O. misses pracice agan, Jamal Lewis lashes out, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, November 12th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Adrian Peterson, Atlanta Falcons, brandon marshall, Brian Westbrook, Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, Detroit, Detroit Lions, Dick Jauron, Eric Mangini, Ernie Sims, Jamal Lewis, Justin Gage, LaDainian Tomlinson, Ladell Betts, lesean mccoy, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego, San Diego Chargers, Terrell Owens, Washington Redskins, Week 10, Week Nine

Justin Gage Out With Fractures in Back He hasn't technically been ruled out yet, but this is as close as it gets without confirmation. Gage reportedly suffered multiple fractures in his back after a very impressive catch against the 49ers last week. While the catch made him a hero for a day, ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 11th): LT misses practice, DeAngelo Williams and Brandon Marshall sit out, Anquan Boldin back at practice, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, November 11th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: 2008 North Carolina football preview, Al Davis, Anquan Boldin, Antonio Gates, brandon marshall, Carolina, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Chris Cooley, Clinton Portis, DeAngelo Williams, Dwayne Jarrett, fantasy news week 10, Jake Delhomme, Jason Witten, Jonathan Stewart, LaDainian Tomlinson, Ladell Betts, Muhsin Muhammad, nfl news week 10, nfl week 10 2009, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Santana Moss, Seattle Seahawks, Tom Cable

DeAngelo Williams Misses Wednesday Practice It's not believed to be anything serious, but Williams took the day off to rest his knee on Wednesday. We expect him back on Thursday, and he should be ready for a friendly match-up with the Atlanta Falcons, who haven't been faring well against the run ... Continue Reading

NFL Start & Sit Week 9 Review: Don’t Kill the Messenger

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, November 10th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Alex Smith, Antonio Bryant, brandon marshall, Brian Westbrook, Chad Ochocinco, Chris Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Eli Manning, fantasy week 9 start and sit review, Felix Jones, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Josh Freeman, Kevin Walter, Knowshon Moreno, Matt Hasselbeck, Miami Dolphins, Nate Burleson, New York Giants, packers, Philadelphia Eagles, Ricky Williams, Ryan Grant, San Francicsco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Vince Young

We backed up two straight solid weeks of gutsy start and sit calls with another batch of sensational recommendations. Guys like Alex Smith, Josh Freeman, and Ryan Grant made us look like we know what we're talking about. And hey, if you look at the picks' standings for the week, ... Continue Reading

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