Chargers Release LaDainian Tomlinson: Where’s He Headed?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, February 22nd 2010. Under NFL Tags: Adrian Peterson, Bill Belichick, Chester Taylor, Detroit Lions, Drew Brees, Fred Taylor, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Kevin Smith, Laurence Maroney, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Reggie Bush, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks

After a long, brilliant career in San Diego, where LaDainian Tomlinson wrote the Chargers rushing record book in a fashion that may never be duplicated, the future Hall of Famer was finally released. The fact is, LT and the Chargers were dancing around his age, declining play, and contract for the ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 8th): Seattle’s Hasselbeck to start in Week 5, Pats’ Taylor to have ankle surgery, Lions’ Stafford likely out vs. Steelers, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, October 8th 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Carnell Williams, Daunte Culpepper, Derrick Ward, Detroit Lions, Eli Manning, Fred Taylor, Laurence Maroney, Matt Hasselbeck, Matthew Stafford, Michael Crabtree, Miles Austin, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Patrick Crayton, Roy Williams, San Francicsco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(Can Carnell finally fight off Derrick Ward?) Matt Hasselbeck Likely to Start in Week Five Hasselbeck returned to full practice and didn't have any major problems. He reportedly looked good and is expected to start against Jacksonville's very beatable secondary. While this news is up-lifting, he's still a major risk, considering he ... Continue Reading

Five Things To Watch For: New England Patriots

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, August 11th 2009. Under NFL Tags: AFC East, Fred Taylor, Joey Galloway, New England Patriots, Tom Brady

After losing Tom Brady to a devastating knee injury in the first game of the 2008 season, the Patriots rode the next 15 games on Matt Cassel's inexperienced shoulders, barely coming up short of a post-season appearance. Just imagine what they can accomplish when back at full strength. There are still ... Continue Reading

Fantasy Football Tier Rankings: Running Backs

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, July 13th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Adrian Peterson, Ahmad Bradshaw, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brandon Jackson, Brandon Jacobs, Brian Westbrook, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Cedric Benson, Chester Taylor, Chicago Bears, Chris "Beanie" Wells, Chris Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, Dallas Cowboys, Darren McFadden, Darren Sproles, DeAngelo Williams, Denver Broncos, Derrick Ward, Detroit Lions, Donald Brown, Felix Jones, Frank Gore, Fred Taylor, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jamaal Charles, Jamal Lewis, Jerious Norwood, Jonathan Stewart, Joseph Addai, Julius Jones, Justin Fargas, Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Smith, Knowshon Moreno, LaDainian Tomlinson, Ladell Betts, Larry Johnson, Le'Ron McClain, LenDale White, Leon Washington, lesean mccoy, Marion Barber, Marshawn Lynch, Matt Forte, Maurice Jones-Drew, Miami Dolphins, Michael Turner, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pierre Thomas, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, Ray Rice, Reggie Bush, Ronnie Brown, Ryan Grant, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Steve Slaton, Steven Jackson, T.J. Duckett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Jones, Washington Redskins, Willie Parker, Willis McGahee

As with the receivers and quarterbacks, this list is here to split up the A's from the B's, and let you know where to draft guys, roughly. Okay, so Adrian Peterson is your running back with the first pick. That was easy. Hell, Yahoo suggested it, right? But now what? The second ... Continue Reading

Jaguars’ Jones-Drew destined for greatness

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, July 8th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Fred Taylor, Jacksonville Jaguars, Maurice Jones-Drew

Whether you're a Jacksonville fan or an eager fantasy owner anticipating your first round move for your draft, Maurice Jones-Drew and his immediate future are in your sights. At least, it should be. Considering all the amazing things he's done in his short career, all while splitting carries with the Jaguar legend ... Continue Reading

Kevin Roberts’ 2009 NFL Mock Draft (3 Rounds – 4/24/09) – Round 2

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, April 15th 2009. Under Tags: Adalius Thomas, Al Davis, Alabama, Albert Haynesworth, Alex Mack, Alex Magee, Alphonso Smith, Andy Levitre, Anthony Gonzalez, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Austin Collie, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Bart Scott, Big East, Bob Sanders, Boston College, Brandon Jacobs, Braylon Edwards, Brian Robiskie, BYU, Cal Poly, California, Carolina Panthers, Champ Bailey, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Clint Sintim, Connecticut, Connor Barwin, Dallas Cowboys, David Garrard, Derrick Ward, Derrick Williams, Detroit Lions, Donald Brown, Donald Washington, Eric Ghiaciuc, Florida, Fred Taylor, Green Bay Packers, Greg Camarillo, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Illinois, Indianapolis Colts, Iowa, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jairus Byrd, Jamal Lewis, james laurinaitis, Jamon Meredith, Jared Allen, Jared Cook, Jarron Gilbert, Jay Cutler, Jerod Mayo, Jordy Nelson, Jr., Julius Peppers, Justin Gage, Kansas City, Keith Brooking, Kellen Winslow, Kenny Britt, Kevin Williams, Kris Jenkins, L.J. Smith, Larry English, Lawrence Sidbury, Lawyer Milloy, Leon Washington, lesean mccoy, Louis Delmas, Louis Murphy, Malcolm Jenkins, Mark Tauscher, Marvin Harrison, matt jones, Miami, Miami Dolphins, Michael Huff, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, Nate Washington, New England Patriots, New Orleans, New York Giants, North Carolina, Northern Illinois, Oakland Raiders, Ohio State, Oregon, Oregon State, Pat White, Pat Williams, Patrick Chung, Paul Kruger, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Plaxico Burress, purdue, Ramses Barden, Randy Moss, Rashad Johnson, Ray Lewis, Rey Maualuga, Richmond, Rodney Harrison, Ron Brace, Rutgers, San Diego, San Francisco 49ers, San Jose State, Sean Smith, Seattle Seahawks, Shawn Nelson, Shonn Greene, South Carolina, Southern Miss, St. Louis Rams, Super Bowl, Tampa Bay, Ted Ginn, Ted Thompson, Tedy Bruschi, Tedy Lehman, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Jones, Tony Romo, Torry Holt, Travis Beckum, Utah, Virginia, Vontae Davis, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Western Michigan, William Beatty, William Moore, Wisconsin

Go Back to Round 1 Round 2 33. Detroit Lions - James Laurinaits, ILB, Ohio State After getting their franchise quarterback and tackle, it's time to beef up their defense. Laurinaits brings the athleticism, intangibles, and leadership they thought they were getting when they drafted Tedy Lehman years ago. Previous: Vontae Davis, CB, ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Mock Draft (Updated: Feb. 20)

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, February 12th 2009. Under Tags: Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Alabama, Alex Mack, Andre Smith, Andy Reid, Arizona, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, auburn, B.J. Raji, Baltimore Ravens, Baylor, Boston College, Brandon Pettigrew, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Brian Westbrook, Buffalo Bills, Cal, Chicago Bears, Chris Wells, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Clint Sintim, Connecticut, Correll Buckhalter, Darren McFadden, Darren Sproles, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Demetrius Williams, Denver Broncos, Derrick Mason, Detroit Lions, Duke Robinson, Eben Britton, Eugene Monroe, Everette Brown, Florida, Florida State, Fred Taylor, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Green Bay Packers, Hakeem Nicks, Houston Texans, Illinois, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, JaMarcus Russell, james laurinaitis, Jason Smith, Jeremy Maclin, Josh Freeman, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas State, Knowshon Moreno, lesean mccoy, Malcolm Jenkins, Mario Williams, Mark Clayton, mark sanchez, Maryland, Matt Hasselbeck, Matthew Stafford, Miami Dolphins, Michael Crabtree, Michael Johnson, Michael Oher, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, North Carolina, Oakland Raiders, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Penn State, Percy Harvin, Peria Jerry, Phil Loadholt, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rey Maualuga, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, SEC, Sen'Derrick Marks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Texas, Texas Tech, Tyler Thigpen, USC, Virginia, Vontae Davis, Wake Forest, Washington Redskins, William Beatty, William Moore

The combine gets underway in earnest this weekend, with drills upon drills upon drills taking place from Saturday to Tuesday, starting with the offensive linemen tomorrow and ending with the defensive backs on Tuesday. I thought I’d squeeze in an update ahead of the important stuff, but it goes without saying ... Continue Reading

Monday NFL Minute: Titans, Bills keep rolling at 4-0, Broncos, Cowboys fall from the ranks of the unbeaten

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, September 29th 2008. Under NFL Tags: Adrian Peterson, Arizona, Atlanta, Brett Favre, Buffalo, Carolina, Carson Palmer, Chicago, Chris Johnson, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Clinton Portis, Dallas, Dan Marino, David Garrard, Denver, Devin Hester, Drew Brees, Fred Taylor, Green Bay, Houston, Jacksonville, Jason Campbell, Kansas City, LaDainian Tomlinson, Lane Kiffin, Larry Johnson, Marvin Lewis, Matt Bryant, Maurice Jones-Drew, Minnesota, New Orleans, New York Jets, NFC North, Oakland, Ryan Fitzpatrick, San Diego, San Francisco, Scott Linehan, St. Louis, Steven Jackson, Tampa Bay, Tennessee, Washington

Sunday was an action-filled day in the NFL. We saw the number of unbeaten teams reduced from six to four, a career day from Brett Favre, a couple of vintage performances, an extension of misery for a few teams, including one (at least) who'll likely have a new coach ... Continue Reading

NFL Fantasy Start or Sit Week 4: Whose time is it to Shine, Who should Ride the Pine?

Posted By Dan Lippert On Saturday, September 27th 2008. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Andre Johnson, Atlanta, Baltimore, Brandon Lloyd, Brian Westbrook, Buffalo, Carolina, Carson Palmer, Chansi Stuckey, Chicago, chris perry, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Correll Buckhalter, Dallas, Dan Snyder, David Garrard, DeSean Jackson, Earnest Graham, ESPN, Fred Taylor, Green Bay, Houston, Isaac Bruce, J.T. O'Sullivan, Jacksonville, Jake Delhomme, Jamal Lewis, Jason Campbell, Julius Jones, Lee Evans, Matt Ryan, Michael Vick, New Orleans, New York Jets, NFL fantasy football, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Rashard Mendenhall, Ray Lewis, Ray Rice, Roddy White, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa Bay, Trent Edwards, Washington, Willie Parker

Before we get started on our week four projections, I’ve got a bone to pick with Matthew Berry a.k.a. “The talented Mr. Roto” who works over at ESPN. While I will admit that he’s probably better at this than I am, he does just about everything I hate when it ... Continue Reading

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