NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 13th): Jim Haslett to coach Washington defense, Jack Del Rio officially staying in Jacksonville, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, January 13th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Anquan Boldin, Denver Broncos, Gary Kubiak, Green Bay Packers, Houston, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville, Jim Haslett, Lane Kiffin, Matt Hasselbeck, Mike Shanahan, New Orleans, New Orleans Saints, Pete Carroll, Seattle, St. Louis, USC, Washington Redskins
Washington Names Jim Haslett Defensive Coordinator
The Washington Redskins have reportedly named former New Orleans and St. Louis head coach Jim Haslett their new defensive coordinator.
Washington has decided to make the permanent switch to the 3-4 defensive scheme, and with extensive experience with the scheme in Pittsburgh, Haslett could potentially be ... Continue Reading
Pete the Pres: Carroll agrees to dual role with Seahawks
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Saturday, January 9th 2010. Under NCAA Football, NFL Tags: Jack Del Rio, Jeff Fisher, Jon Gruden, Mike Riley, Pac-10, Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks, USC
A day after firing Jim Mora after a 5-11 season, the Seattle Seahawks have already found their new head man. And as expected, Pete Carroll is finally making his foray back into the NFL head coaching ranks after nine success-filled seasons at USC.
According to reports, Carroll and ... Continue Reading
NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 8th): Jim Mora done in Seattle, Eric Mangini staying in Cleveland, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, January 8th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Adam Vinatieri, Anquan Boldin, Baltimore Ravens, Braylon Edwards, Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini, Green Bay, Green Bay Packers, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville, Jim Mora, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Marc Bulger, Matt Stover, Mike Holmgren, New England, Randy Moss, Seattle, St. Louis, Wes Welker
Jim Mora Done in Seattle
Mora lasted just one season in Seattle, as he guided the disappointing Seahawks to a 5-11 record and third place finish in the weak NFC West.
With tons of issue in Seattle on both sides of the ball, and Seattle already axing former GM Tim Ruskell, ... Continue Reading
Kevin Roberts’ NFL Post-Season Power Rankings
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, January 7th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Al Davis, Alex Smith, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Eric Mangini, Gary Kubiak, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jake Delhomme, Jamaal Charles, Jay Cutler, Jim Zorn, John Fox, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Ken Whisenhunt, mark sanchez, Matt Hasselbeck, Matthew Stafford, Miami Dolphins, Mike Holmgren, Mike Shanahan, Minnesota Vikings, 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 Rams, Steven Jackson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tom Coughlin, Vince Young, Washington Redskins, Wes Welker
You can never learn anything if you don't re-trace your steps.
That's why, instead of merely assessing each team's standing in the rankings for the final Power Rankings of the season, this writer is looking back to Week One, both to judge the teams that failed us, as well as the ... Continue Reading
NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 4th): Wes Welker done for year, Jim Zorn fired, Bill Cowher may not return, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, January 4th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Al Davis, Bill Cowher, Buffalo Bills, Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati, Daniel Snyder, Dick Jauron, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville, Jim Zorn, Jon Gruden, Julian Edelman, Mike Shanahan, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Patriots, Tom Cable, Wes Welker
Wes Welker Reportedly Out For Playoffs
Welker sustained a knee injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, and according to several sources, he has torn both his ACL and MCL ligaments.
Welker's absence will hurt the Patriots fluidity on offense, although rookie receiver Julian Edelman displayed the ... 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
Ranking the NFL’s Head Coaches: The Top 16
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, May 18th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Andy Reid, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Bill Belichick, Bill Cowher, Bill Parcells, Brett Favre, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Eli Manning, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jay Cutler, Jeff Fisher, Jerry Jones, Joe Flacco, John Fox, John Harbaugh, Ken Whisenhunt, Lovie Smith, Matt Ryan, Miami Dolphins, Mike McCarthy, Mike Smith, Mike Tomlin, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, NFC, NFC South, NFL, Norv Turner, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Randy Moss, San Diego Chargers, Sean Payton, St. Louis Rams, Super Bowl, Tennessee Titans, Tom Brady, Tom Coughlin, Tony Sparano, Wade Phillips
Earlier, we gave the first half of our NFL head coach rankings, giving our take on the 16 'worst' head coaches in the NFL. Several of those coaches in the bottom 16 could see themselves in the top 16 in a few years' time with a few successful seasons, ... Continue Reading
Ranking the NFL’s Head Coaches: The Bottom 16
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, May 18th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Al Davis, Anquan Boldin, Baltimore Ravens, Bill Belichick, Brad Childress, Buffalo Bills, Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, David Garrard, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Dick Jauron, Eric Mangini, Gary Kubiak, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jack Del Rio, Jason Campbell, Jay Cutler, Jim Caldwell, Jim Mora, Jim Schwartz, Jim Zorn, Jon Gruden, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Orton, Mario Williams, mark sanchez, Marvin Lewis, Matt Cassel, Michael Vick, Mike Holmgren, Mike Nolan, Mike Shanahan, Mike Singletary, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Peyton Manning, Raheem Morris, Rex Ryan, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Steve Spagnuolo, Super Bowl, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Terrell Owens, Todd Haley, Tom Cable, Tony Dungy, Tyler Thigpen, Washington Redskins
Every year experts discuss their reasoning for their Super Bowl favorite, or they are forced into providing an excuse for a certain team not making the playoffs.
Far too often are quarterbacks placed under the microscope, injury-riddled offensive lines torn apart, or prima donna wide receivers bashed in online blogs.
When do ... Continue Reading
Which NFL coaches could be feeling the heat in ’09?
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, May 16th 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Al Davis, Andy Reid, Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals, coaches, Dallas Cowboys, Dan Morgan, David Garrard, Denver Broncos, Dick Jauron, Drew Bledsoe, Gary Kubiak, Green Bay Packers, Jack Del Rio, Jake Delhomme, JaMarcus Russell, Jay Cutler, Jerry Jones, Jim Zorn, John Fox, Josh McDaniels, Marvin Lewis, Mike McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, NFC Championship, NFC East, NFC South, NFL, Norv Turner, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Sage Rosenfels, San Diego Chargers, Sean Payton, Shawne Merriman, Super Bowl, Tarvaris Jackson, Terrell Owens, Tom Cable, Wade Phillips, Washington Redskins
It's a great debate heading into every season, but generally gets even more interesting after the first 4-6 weeks. Everyone wants to know - is this the year their team's coach gets canned? Well, if your favorite team is Cincinnati or Washington, it's entirely possible.
Still, it's a strange marvel when ... Continue Reading
NFL Best and Worst Rankings: Week 17
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, December 30th 2008. Under NFL Tags: Aaron Rodgers, AFC East, AFC South, AFC West, Al Davis, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brady Quinn, Brett Favre, Carolina Panthers, Chad Pennington, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Derek Anderson, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jim Haslett, Jim Mora, Kansas City Chiefs, Ken Whisenhunt, Marvin Lewis, Matt Cassel, Miami Dolphins, Michael Turner, Mike Singletary, New England, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFC, NFC South, NFC West, Oakland Raiders, Phil Dawson, Phil Savage, Pittsburgh Steelers, Plaxico Burress, Rod Marinelli, Romeo Crennel, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tarvaris Jackson, Tennessee Titans, Tony Romo, Troy Polamalu
If you’re into NFL football betting, you’re looking like the wisest of wise men if you put a wager on the Miami Dolphins to win the AFC East before the season started.
But, if you’re one of the many people who put money on the Dallas Cowboys, New England ... Continue Reading







