NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 20th): Buffalo Bills hire Chan Gailey as head coach, Jonathan Stewart has surgery, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, January 20th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Al Davis, Buffalo Bills, Deuce McAllister, Dick Jauron, ESPN, Jim Fassel, Jonathan Stewart, Kansas City, Kordell Stewart, Kurt Warner, Michael Vick, New Orleans, Oakland, Stanford, Terrell Owens, Tom Cable, Tyler Thigpen

Chan Gailey Made Buffalo Bills Head Coach The Buffalo Bills hired Georgie Tech coach Chan Gailey as their new head coach. Saying Gailey's name out loud doesn't quite erase the taste that Dick Jauron left in fan's mouths, and it doesn't necessarily get you thinking "playoffs", either. However, with 34 years of experience ... 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

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

NFL Scouting Combine Storylines: Defense and Special Teams

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, February 19th 2009. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Aaron Curry, Aaron Maybin, Alabama, auburn, B.J. Raji, Boston College, Brian Cushing, Brian Orakpo, Chris Long, Cincinnati, Clint Sintim, Colt David, Connor Barwin, D.J. Moore, Dannell Ellerbe, Darry Beckwith, Detroit, Everette Brown, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Gerald McRath, Glenn Dorsey, Graham Gano, Illinois, Indianapolis, james laurinaitis, Jose Martinez, Kansas City, Larry English, Lou Groza Award, Louie Sakoda, Louis Delmas, LSU, Michael Johnson, Missouri, Northern Illinois, Ole Miss, Oregon, Patrick Chung, Paul Kruger, Penn State, Peria Jerry, Rashad Johnson, Rey Maualuga, Sean Smith, Sedrick Ellis, Sen'Derrick Marks, Southern Miss, St. Louis, Taylor Mays, Texas, USC, Utah, UTEP, Vanderbilt, Vernon Gholston, Virginia, Vontae Davis, Wake Forest, Western Michigan, William Moore

There’s no Glenn Dorsey, Chris Long, Sedrick Ellis, or Vernon Gholston to get wild about in the 2009 NFL Draft, at least at this point. All of those guys were in contention to be the #1 pick in the 2008 draft, and all four were off the board in ... Continue Reading

When will L.T. be L.T.?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Friday, December 5th 2008. Under NFL Tags: Arizona, Darren Sproles, Drew Brees, Edgerrin James, Indianapolis, Kansas City, LaDainian Tomlinson, Michael Turner, New England, Oakland, Phillip Rivers, San Diego Chargers, Shaun Alexander

Last night, the San Diego Chargers finally looked like a good football team in their 34-7 win over Oakland. Attribute part of it to the competition that they were going up against, but it’s safe to say it was their best game since Week 6 against New England, and ... Continue Reading

Can the Buffalo Bills right the ship and stay in the playoff hunt?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, November 18th 2008. Under NFL Tags: AFC, AFC East, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City, Marshawn Lynch, Miami, New York Jets, Rian Lindell, San Diego, Trent Edwards

Through the first several weeks of the season, the Buffalo Bills appeared to be well on their way to emerging as a contender in the AFC. The Bills started 5-1 and capitalized on early stumbles by New England and the New York Jets to get an early cushion in ... Continue Reading

Monday NFL Minute: Titans win (again), Lions lose (again), and plenty more

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, November 17th 2008. Under NFL Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Anquan Boldin, Arizona, Atlanta, Baltimore, Carolina, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, DeAngelo Williams, Denver, Detroit, Drew Stanton, Green Bay, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Jake Delhomme, Jonathan Stewart, Kansas City, Kerry Collins, Kurt Warner, Larry Fitzgerald, Miami, Michael Turner, Mike Singletary, Minnesota, New England, New Orleans, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFC, NFC North, Oakland, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Tennessee, Tony Romo, Tyler Thigpen, Washington

There’s still one more game to be played in Week 11 of the NFL season, but Week 11’s first 15 games have yielded plenty of observations, a few surprises, and a few things staying according to form. The Titans keep winning, the Lions keep losing, and there was neither ... 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

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