The Red Zone Report - Mike Holmgren

2010 NFL Retirement and Trade Talk: Six Bold Predictions

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, January 27th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Andy Reid, Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals, brandon marshall, Brett Favre, Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Donovan McNabb, Early Doucet, Jay Cutler, Kurt Warner, Matt Leinart, Michael Vick, Mike Holmgren, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, MLB, Philadelphia, St. Louis, St. Louis Rams, Steve Breaston, Super Bowl, Terrell Owens

With allegations that NFL and NBA games are rigged, every MLB player is on steroids, and that 75 percent (or some other made-up percentage) of pro athletes cheat on their wives, the current state of professional sports calls for a little bit of rest and relaxation. And considering the Pro Bowl, ... 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 (Dec. 20th): Mike Holmgren turns down Seattle offer, Matt Ryan and Michael Turner questionable for Sunday, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Sunday, December 20th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Bernard Berrian, Cleveland, Cleveland Browns, Correll Buckhalter, Denver, Detroit, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Knowshon Moreno, Larry Fitzgerald, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Mike Holmgren, Minnesota, New York Jets, Percy Harvin, Peyton Hillis, Seattle, Sidney Rice

Mike Holmgren Officially Turns Down Seattle Seahawks This wasn't a surprise. Holmgren, formerly the head coach in Seattle, has been rumored to be very interested in the Cleveland Browns job, which entails more responsibility, and would have him working directly under the owner. Holmgren may be done with coaching, and now ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 16th): Bengals’ Chris Henry in critical condition after fall, Pery Harvin still missing practice with migraines, Dwayne Bowe is back, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, December 16th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Buffalo, Chris Chambers, chris henry, Detroit Lions, Dwayne Bowe, Eric Mangini, J.P. Losman, JaMarcus Russell, Jon Gruden, Larry Fitzgerald, Matt Cassel, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Mike Holmgren, Mike Sherman, Percy Harvin, Steve Mariucci

Chris Henry Sustains "Life Threatening" Injuries Henry has reportedly sustained injuries to his head and is in critical condition. Henry apparently was involved in a domestic dispute and jumped into a moving pick-up truck, and then somehow fell out of the back of the truck. There is no clear report on his ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 9th) Chiefs Cut Larry Johnson, Chris Henry Breaks Forearm, Clinton Portis Doubtful For Week 10, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, November 9th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Andre Caldwell, Brian Westbrook, Buffalo, Buffalo Bills, chris henry, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Clinton Portis, Dallas Cowboys, Larry Johnson, Laveranues Coles, Michael Vick, Mike Holmgren, Philadelphia Eagles, Trent Edwards

Chiefs Cut RB Larry Johnson The Kansas City Chiefs finally cut ties with disgruntled and gay-slurring running back Larry Johnson. This is really good news for everybody, especially KC fans, who prayed for Johnson's release so he couldn't break the Chiefs rushing record. Oh, Priest Holmes, you are still loved. Bengals' Chris Henry ... 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

Seahawks have receiver questions heading into camp

Posted By Matt Severance On Saturday, June 14th 2008. Under NFL Tags: Bobby Engram, Courtney Taylor, D.J. Hackett, Deion Branch, Jordan Kent, Mike Holmgren, Nate Burleson, NFC West, Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks are entering a new era at running back, but there are some pressing questions in the passing game heading into 2008, Matt Severance says.

NFC Divisional Round Preview: Seattle at Green Bay.

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Friday, January 11th 2008. Under NFL Tags: Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, Josh Brown, Mason Crosby, Matt Hasselbeck, Mike Holmgren, Mike McCarthy, NFC, NFL, NFL playoffs, NFL predictions, Ryan Grant, Seattle Seahawks, Shaun Alexander

Who can forget the last time the Seahawks and Packers tangled in the postseason? If you don’t remember, let’s flash back. It was the 2003 wild-card round, and it was an OT thriller in the tundra. Tied at 27 heading into the extra period, the Seahawks won the toss, and Matt ... Continue Reading