How bad do the Vikings need Brett Favre?
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, May 12th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Adrian Peterson, Bernard Berrian, Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Chicago Bears, Green Bay, Gus Frerotte, Hall of Fame, Houston Texans, Jared Allen, Jay Cutler, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, NFC, NFC North, NFL, Percy Harvin, Philadelphia, Sage Rosenfels, Super Bowl, Tarvaris Jackson
Just last week, it seemed like a good possibility that it was only a matter of time before the Minnesota Vikings signed Brett Favre, but it‘s all going to come down to a shoulder X-ray that will decide whether Favre comes back as a Viking, or if he calls time ... Continue Reading
Should the Bengals have drafted Andre Smith?
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, April 28th 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Akili Smith, Andre Smith, Anthony Munoz, Baylor, Carson Palmer, Dan Wilkinson, Darrius Heyward-Bey, David Klingler, Eugene Monroe, Hall of Fame, Jason Smith, Ki-Jana Carter, Levi Jones, Marvin Lewis, Oakland Raiders, Peter Warrick, St. Louis, Virginia, Willie Anderson
As much attention that has been paid to the Oakland Raiders' pick of Darrius Heyward-Bey at #7 overall in last weekend's NFL Draft, it hasn‘t gone unnoticed that what happened with the pick before them was something similarly unsurprising and risky.
A left tackle was a top priority for ... Continue Reading
Arizona stages big comeback, but Pittsburgh rallies late to win Super Bowl XLIII
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, February 1st 2009. Under NFL Tags: Arizona, Ben Roethlisberger, Hall of Fame, James Harrison, Kurt Warner, Pittsburgh, Santonio Holmes, Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLII, Super Bowl XLIII, Super Bowl XLIV
Two last-minute comebacks in the last two Super Bowls. How’s that for putting the focus on the action on the field and less on the entertainment side of the game?
Arizona didn’t wilt after getting down, and I didn’t think they would. But, you’ve got to give credit where ... Continue Reading
Will history repeat itself for the Patriots or Giants on Sunday?
Posted By Brian Walzel On Wednesday, January 30th 2008. Under NFL Tags: , Adam Vinatieri, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Curtis Martin, Deion Branch, Desmond Howard, Hall of Fame, Jessie Armstead, John Kasay, Kerry Collins, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Ottis Anderson, Phil Simms, Philadelphia Eagles, Scott Norwood, Steve Grogan, Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLII, Super Bowl XX, Tom Brady, Tony Eason, Trent Dilfer
Someone somewhere once said something to effect of “Those who do not learn from history are bound to repeat it.” So, as the New England Patriots and New York Giants prepare to face off in Super Bowl XLII, what can the two teams learn from their past experiences? That it’s ... Continue Reading
