With Pete Carroll in Seattle, the Pieces Are Quickly Coming Together
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, January 15th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Denver, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Jeremy Bates, Jim Mora, Matt Hasselbeck, Pete Carroll, Seattle, Seattle Seahawks, USC
After General Manager Tim Ruskell was released from the Seattle organization in December, it was clear the Seahawks were headed for a makeover.
The first major change was the firing of first-year coach Jim Mora. Apparently the front office didn’t feel a 5-11 record warranted a second chance.
In a surprise move, ... Continue Reading
Is Mike Shanahan Washington’s Missing Piece?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, January 7th 2010. Under NFL Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Clinton Portis, Denver, Denver Broncos, Jason Campbell, Jim Zorn, Joe Gibbs, Mike Shanahan, Norv Turner, Oakland Raiders, Washington Redskins
Norv Turner couldn't do it. The guy that originally brought Washington two titles, Joe Gibbs, couldn't get it done in his second try, either.
Few truly believed Jim Zorn, who had zero previous head coaching experience was ready, so after all the Washington Redskins franchise has been through in the past ... 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
Kevin Roberts’ NFL Power Rankings Week 17
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 29th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brett Favre, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Daniel Snyder, Denver, Denver Broncos, Derek Anderson, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, J.P. Losman, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jay Cutler, Jim Caldwell, Jim Zorn, Kansas City Chiefs, Keith Null, Lovie Smith, Matt Hasselbeck, Matthew Stafford, Miami, Miami Dolphins, Mike McCarthy, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, New England, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, nfl power rankings, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Raheem Morris, San Diego Chargers, San Francicsco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis, St. Louis Rams, steve smith, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins
We learned a few things in Week 16.
The New Orleans Saints didn't just trip up against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15. They got exposed, and quite clearly, in a big way. If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can sneak by them, the question is begging to be asked, "Who can't?".
Speaking ... Continue Reading
NFL Week 16 Preview: Five Things to Watch For
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, December 24th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Adrian Peterson, Baltimore Ravens, Ben Roethlisberger, Brett Favre, Chris Johnson, Denver, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Joe Flacco, mark sanchez, Mike Wallace, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans
Last week we saw the New Orleans Saints finally fall, while the Indianapolis Colts extended their record to 14-0, and now stand as the only undefeated team in the league.
We're also getting closer to the possibility of Chris Johnson reaching the 2,000-yard plateau, which only adds to the AFC playoff ... Continue Reading
NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 20th): Mike Holmgren turns down Seattle offer, Matt Ryan and Michael Turner questionable for Sunday, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Sunday, December 20th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Bernard Berrian, Cleveland, Cleveland Browns, Correll Buckhalter, Denver, Detroit, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Knowshon Moreno, Larry Fitzgerald, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Mike Holmgren, Minnesota, New York Jets, Percy Harvin, Peyton Hillis, Seattle, Sidney Rice
Mike Holmgren Officially Turns Down Seattle Seahawks
This wasn't a surprise. Holmgren, formerly the head coach in Seattle, has been rumored to be very interested in the Cleveland Browns job, which entails more responsibility, and would have him working directly under the owner.
Holmgren may be done with coaching, and now ... 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
The Monday After: Let the madness begin!
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, December 29th 2008. Under NFL Tags: AFC, Chad Pennington, Denver, Donovan McNabb, Eric Mangini, Indianapolis, Jason Garrett, Miami, New England, NFL, Pittsburgh, Rod Marinelli, Romeo Crennel, San Diego, Tampa Bay, Wade Phillips
The NFL regular season is finally over, and for the last 12 teams standings, it’s time to start preparing for the playoffs. Four lucky teams can rest easy throughout this week and really enjoy their New Year’s celebrations, since they don’t have to play for another two weeks, while ... Continue Reading
Looking at the AFC Playoff Picture - Who’ll Get In?
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Saturday, December 27th 2008. Under NFL Tags: AFC, AFC East, AFC West, Baltimore Ravens, Brett Favre, Buffalo, Chad Pennington, Denver, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Miami, New England, New York Jets, NFC, Norv Turner, Pittsburgh, San Diego Chargers, Tennessee, Tony Sparano, Trent Edwards
After 16 exciting, tumultuous weeks, we’re finally at the end of the NFL regular season. Tomorrow, several playoff hopefuls will take the field, knowing that they could be doing so for the last time in the 2008 season if they can’t close the deal.
Now, there are a million and ... Continue Reading
Monday NFL Minute: Titans win (again), Lions lose (again), and plenty more
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, November 17th 2008. Under NFL Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Anquan Boldin, Arizona, Atlanta, Baltimore, Carolina, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, DeAngelo Williams, Denver, Detroit, Drew Stanton, Green Bay, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Jake Delhomme, Jonathan Stewart, Kansas City, Kerry Collins, Kurt Warner, Larry Fitzgerald, Miami, Michael Turner, Mike Singletary, Minnesota, New England, New Orleans, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFC, NFC North, Oakland, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Tennessee, Tony Romo, Tyler Thigpen, Washington
There’s still one more game to be played in Week 11 of the NFL season, but Week 11’s first 15 games have yielded plenty of observations, a few surprises, and a few things staying according to form.
The Titans keep winning, the Lions keep losing, and there was neither ... Continue Reading










