Could Thomas Jones Be the Next Big Name Running Back To Hit Free Agency?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, February 24th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Brian Westbrook, LaDainian Tomlinson, Leon Washington, New York, New York Jets, Shonn Greene, Thomas Jones

After seeing huge names at the running back position like LaDainian Tomlinson and Brian Westbrook get released from their respective teams in the past few days, the next thought is geared towards who might be next. Thomas Jones, who will be 32, looks to be on his way out of New ... Continue Reading

Winners and Losers: Matt Gentile’s Week Seven NFL Awards

Posted By Matt Gentile On Saturday, October 31st 2009. Under NFL Tags: Adrian Peterson, Al Davis, Atlanta Falcons, Cedric Benson, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Darren Sharper, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Drew Brees, Frank Gore, Gregg Williams, Hines Ward, Houston Texans, JaMarcus Russell, Keyaron Fox, LeMarr Woodley, Leon Washington, mark sanchez, Michael Crabtree, Mike Bell, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Pierre Thomas, Pittsburgh Steelers, Reggie Bush, Sean Payton, Shonn Greene

Is this the year the New Orleans Saints get back to the post season? Well, they're undefeated through six games. So, it looks like they'll make it there. For the past two seasons, head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees have created one of the league's most dominant passing attacks. But the ... 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

NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 26th) Leon Washington out for season, Andre Johnson fine, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, October 26th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Alex Smith, Andre Johnson, JaMarcus Russell, Josh Freeman, Josh Johnson, Larry Johnson, Leon Washington, Matt Schaub, Miami, Mike Singletary, Oakland, Raheem Morris, Sean Smith, Shaun Hill, Shonn Greene, Todd Haley, Vontae Davis

Jets Leon Washington Done For Season He sustained what many players claimed to be a compound fracture to his fibula, and all reports suggest he will miss the remainder of the regular season. Rookie Shonn Greene stepped up in his absence, running for over 100 yards and two scores. Washington should be ... Continue Reading

Monday Night Fantasy Update: Jets vs. Dolphins

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, October 12th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Anthony Fasano, Braylon Edwards, Brian Hartline, Chad Henne, Davone Bess, Dustin Keller, Greg Camarillo, Jerricho Cotchery, Leon Washington, mark sanchez, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Ricky Williams, Ronnie Brown, Ted Ginn Jr., Thomas Jones

(Was last week a fluke for Sanchez and the Jets?) Monday Night Football brings the best out of most teams. Sadly, though, in recent history at least, it rarely does so for both teams competing on the same night. However, with one exceptional comeback win by the Jets back in the day ... Continue Reading

Fantasy Football: Week Three Risers and Fallers

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, September 28th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Donovan McNabb, Frank Gore, Glen Coffee, Kevin Kolb, Leon Washington, mark sanchez, Mike Bell, Pierre Garcon, Pierre Thomas, Terrell Owens, Vernon Davis

(Coffee will benefit from Gore's absence.) It took one carry to change Glen Coffee's fortunes, sending him from solid back-up to fantasy riser status. Read on for analysis on Coffee and other risers, as well as some players who are dropping in value, and are strong candidates to also be dropped from ... 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

Which five NFL teams had the best offseasons?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, May 26th 2009. Under Featured, NFL Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brett Favre, Brian Dawkins, Buffalo, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Donovan McNabb, Igor Olshansky, Jason Peters, Jeremy Maclin, Jim Schwartz, Julian Peterson, Larry Foote, Leon Washington, mark sanchez, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Missouri, New York Jets, NFC, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Rex Ryan, Roddy White, Roy Williams, San Diego Chargers, Super Bowl, Terrell Owens, Thomas Jones, Tony Gonzalez, USC, Wade Phillips

With the exception of a few moves left to be made (for wide receivers, for example), NFL teams have completed the bulk of their offseason moves. Which five teams should head into the summer feeling good about what they've done so far in the offseason? 1. Dallas Cowboys It may not ... Continue Reading

2009 NFL Draft Team Grades – AFC East

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, April 30th 2009. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Aaron Maybin, AFC East, Big Ten, Bill Belichick, Boston College, Brett Favre, Brian Hartline, Buffalo Bills, Chris Clemons, Darius Butler, Darryl Richard, Dwayne Jarrett, Georgia Tech, Iowa, Julian Edelman, Kellen Clemens, Kent State, Kentucky, Leon Washington, mark sanchez, Miami Dolphins, Mike Williams, Myron Pryor, New York Jets, Nic Harris, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Pat White, Patrick Turner, Ron Brace, Sean Smith, Shawn Nelson, Shonn Greene, Southern Mississippi, Ted Ginn, Thomas Jones, Trent Edwards, UConn, USC, Vontae Davis, West Virginia

The 2009 NFL Draft is in the books, and it's time to take a look at how each team did. handing out grades and dishing out analysis on the best picks, worst picks, and steals for all 32 teams. We're going to break it all down, division by division, ... Continue Reading

The Top 10 2009 NFL Draft Bust Candidates

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, April 27th 2009. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, A.J. Hawk, Al Davis, Ben Roethlisberger, Braylon Edwards, Brian Cushing, Brian Robiskie, Clay Matthews, Cleveland Browns, Connor Barwin, Curtis Enis, Dan Wilkinson, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Denver Broncos, Green Bay, Houston Texans, Joe Flacco, Josh Freeman, Leon Washington, mark sanchez, Michael Crabtree, New York Jets, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Rex Ryan, Richard Quinn, Robert Ayers, Ryan Leaf, Shonn Greene, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thomas Jones, Tim Couch, Todd Marinovich, Tony Scheffler

With every draft that comes and goes, we're reminded both of the stars that emerge out of it, as well as the over-hyped duds that never establish themselves. For every sack-machine or touchdown king, there is a Dan Wilkinson or Curtis Enis. The trick is, who are these guys, and ... Continue Reading

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