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

Could Thomas Jones Be the Next Big Name Running Back To Hit Free Agency?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, February 24th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Brian Westbrook, LaDainian Tomlinson, Leon Washington, New York, New York Jets, Shonn Greene, Thomas Jones

After seeing huge names at the running back position like LaDainian Tomlinson and Brian Westbrook get released from their respective teams in the past few days, the next thought is geared towards who might be next. Thomas Jones, who will be 32, looks to be on his way out of New ... Continue Reading

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 Free Agency: Top 10 Running Backs

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, February 19th 2010. Under NFL Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Adrian Peterson, Brian Westbrook, Chester Taylor, Green Bay Packers, LaDainian Tomlinson, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers, Reggie Bush, San Diego Chargers, Willie Parker

It's a wild place out there in the current free agency realm, but somebody has to make sense of it. There are more capable running backs available on the market than you'd think, and with Jamal Lewis added to the mix (unless he retires), the field just got a little ... 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

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 Quick Hits (Dec. 9th): Steve Slaton to go on IR, Mark Sanchez and Matthew Stafford out for Week 14, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, December 9th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Brian Westbrook, Chris Brown, Cincinnati, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, Daunte Culpepper, DeSean Jackson, Detroit, Hines Ward, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jason Campbell, Kellen Clemens, mark sanchez, Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford, New Orleans, New York Giants, Ryan Moats, Sam Baker, Steve Slaton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thomas Jones, Washington Redskins

Steve Slaton Done For 2009 Slaton missed Week 13's action against the Jacksonville Jaguars after experiencing numbness in his arms due to a neck injury, and after seeing specialists about the issues, has been advised to shut it down for 2009. This puts his future as the starter in doubt, and gives ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 7th): E.J. Henderson out for season, Kurt Warner hurts hip, Hines Ward questionable for Thursday, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, December 7th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Brady Quinn, Brian Westbrook, Brodie Croyle, Cleveland Browns, DeSean Jackson, Devin Hester, Green Bay, Green Bay Packers, Hines Ward, Jasper Brinkley, Kurt Warner, lesean mccoy, Matt Cassel, Pittsburgh, Tim Hightower, Todd Haley

E.J. Henderson Out For Season The Minnesota Vikings take a huge blow to their defensive unit, losing star middle linebacker E.J. Henderson after he took a blow to the knee from a teammate. Henderson reportedly fractured his femur on a long Tim Hightower run late in the game, after colliding with a ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 4th): Michael Turner and DeSean Jackson out for Week 13, Kurt Warner questionable, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, December 4th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Brian Westbrook, Chris Brown, Clinton Portis, DeAngelo Williams, DeSean Jackson, Jason Snelling, Jeremy Maclin, Jerious Norwood, Kellen Clemens, Kurt Warner, mark sanchez, Michael Turner, Ryan Moats, Steve Slaton, Tampa Bay

Michael Turner to be Inactive For Week 13 Turner rushed back last week and it got him right back where he was the week before, so the Falcons are doing the right thing by holding him out again. It's not like there will be a ton of running room against a solid ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 27th): Big Ben questionable for Sunday, Cedric Benson’s status still uncertain, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, November 27th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Ben Roethlisberger, Bernard Scott, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Westbrook, Cedric Benson, Cincinnati, Clinton Portis, Jason Snelling, Jim Mora, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Kurt Warner, Marvin Lewis, Michael Turner, Seattle Seahawks, Steven Jackson, Tennessee Titans

Big Ben Considering Sitting Out Sunday's Game Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is contemplating sitting out Pittsburgh's game against the Baltimore Ravens, despite being cleared to play and practicing all week. Roethlisberger is just taking the necessary precautions, and considering the bad luck Brian Westbrook and Clinton Portis are having this year with ... Continue Reading

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