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 the coaches go under fire? While it'd be foolish to think they never are under scrutiny, assuming they're held responsible even half the time would be, well, incorrect. Example: What is the reason ...Read More

Before NFL teams gear up for the summer and head into pre-season battles, let's take a look at the fresh faces around the league, and gauge what we can expect from them. Will we have the pleasure of seeing another group like Mike Smith and Matt Ryan, or John Harbuagh and Joe Flacco? Those pairs of rookie coaches and quarterbacks made a splash in their first season by reaching the playoffs, so can we expect the same from the Lions ...Read More

If he does play again, will it be in a dome or on grass? Will he be throwing passes under the sun, or against gusts of wind and snow? Will he be in a different shade of green, or jump boldly into purple? There are plenty of questions surrounding the recent news of Brett Favre's release from the New York Jets. And they don't stop at what team he could play for. While his dedication, motivation for a possible return, and health issues are ...Read More

Commissioner Santa Goodell took a break from suspending Pac-Man Jones last week and scurried down our chimneys bearing gifts to be cherished.  Along with his elfin NFL schedulers, he befriended us with the most entertaining Week 17 ever. Nearly every game had playoff implications.  Usually we roll into the final week of the season with most games meaning nothing at all.  Teams already in the playoffs inevitably rest their starters or play them for only a half as we’re left with ...Read More

I went to a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game a few weeks ago over Thanksgiving weekend.  I was visiting family for the holiday and that Sunday, the Bucs were hosting the New Orleans Saints.  Back then, the Bucs were 9-3 and a shoo-in for the playoffs.  Now?  After consecutive losses, not so much. The chances for rain that day were about 80%.  As my stepdad, step-bro and I drove up Himes Ave toward Raymond James Stadium, we kept a watchful eye at ...Read More

I don't think anyone needs much reminding, but today is the 7th anniversary of a day that many, many people would like to forget about. Not everyone's a praying person, but at least take a minute to think about those who were lost, and those who lost someone. At the same time, put those in who are in the path of Hurricane Ike in your thoughts, as the latest in this summer's string of storms is set to ...Read More

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are certainly not short on depth at the quarterback position, with Jeff Garcia cemented as the starter. But, as Matt Severance says, another QB could be putting himself in position to be the guy for the future.

Last season, Tampa Bay RB Cadillac Williams suffered a serious knee injury that ended his season early--and put his career in doubt. But could he be on track to make an impact in 2008? Matt Severance gives an update on Cadillac's recovery.