What Does Mike Martz to Chicago Mean For Jay Cutler?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, February 1st 2010. Under NFL Tags: Alex Smith, Chicago, Chicago Bears, Detroit, Detroit Lions, J.T. O'Sullivan, Jay Cutler, Jon Kitna, Kurt Warner, Lovie Smith, Marc Bulger, Mike Martz, Mike Singletary, New England Patriots, San Francicsco 49ers, St. Louis Rams

Mike Martz hasn't always been known as the easiest guy to get along with. It's not necessarily that he's mean, arrogant, or brass. He's just stubborn. He loves to air it out. He passes to set-up the pass. His offense thrives on blowing the other team's offense out of the water, making ... 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. 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 (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

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

Matt Cassel signs new deal – is he worth it?

Posted By Matt Gentile On Tuesday, July 14th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Charlie Batch, Dan Marino, Detroit, Detroit Lions, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City, Kansas City Chiefs, Matt Cassel, Miami, Miami Dolphins, Mike Vrabel, New England, New England Patriots, NFL, Randy Moss, Scott Mitchell, Tom Brady, Wes Welker

The Kansas City Chiefs have locked up quarterback Matt Cassel in a long-term deal today, according to the Kansas City Star. ESPN senior football writer John Clayton reported that Cassel agreed to a six-yeal deal worth $63 million, with $28 million guaranteed and will earn over $10 million a season. He ... Continue Reading

Chicago Blackhawks “re-assign” GM

Posted By Matt Gentile On Tuesday, July 14th 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Bill Wirtz, Brian Campbell, Calder Memorial Trophy, Cam Barker, Chicago, Chicago Blackhawks, Dale Tallon, Detroit, Detroit Red Wings, Duncan Keith, Hockey, Jonathan Toews, Kris Versteeg, Marian Hossa, Martin Havlat, NHL, Nikolai Khabibulin, Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, Rocky Wirtz, Scotty Bowman, Stan Bowman, Stanley Cup

The Chicago Blackhawks just came off their best season in ages when they made it to the Western Conference Finals last year, losing to the Detroit Red Wings in five games. Many will tell you the Hawks' new found success is due to three things: their home games being on television, ... Continue Reading

Are the Bulls better off without Ben Gordon?

Posted By Matt Gentile On Thursday, July 2nd 2009. Under Basketball Tags: Ben Gordon, Brad Miller, Chicago, Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Detroit, Detroit Pistons, Joakim Noah, John Salmons, Kirk Hinrich, Luol Deng, Tyrus Thomas

Bulls fans know the Ben Gordon roller coaster all too well. He can light up opposing teams with instant offense, give you 20 to 30 points when he's hot and come up with a clutch basket when needed. On the flip side, he can also turn the ball over, hoist ... Continue Reading

Beware of the Millen?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Friday, April 24th 2009. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Detroit, mark sanchez, Matt Millen, St. Louis Rams

While everyone else might be wondering what the St. Louis Rams are going to do with the #2 pick, where Mark Sanchez is going to go, what trades are going to happen on Saturday, and many other supposedly important questions relating to the 2009 NFL Draft, my head’s on one ... Continue Reading

How to Kill Your Draft stock, by Andre Smith

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, February 23rd 2009. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Alabama, Andre Smith, Cincinnati, Detroit, Jacksonville, Nick Saban, Oakland, Seattle, St. Louis, Washington

I was occupied over the weekend, so I didn’t see this until today (late, I know), but what to make of Andre Smith’s disappearance from the combine? Yeah, he apologized for it, as he should’ve, but this was the last thing that the reigning Outland Trophy winner needed, with the ... Continue Reading

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