NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 25th) Michael Turner practicing, Matthew Stafford doubtful, Kurt Warner to face Titans, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, November 26th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Aaron Kampman, Ahmad Bradshaw, Bernard Scott, Brandon Jacobs, Brian Leonard, Calvin Johnson, Cedric Benson, Chicago Bears, Daunte Culpepper, Green Bay, Jason Snelling, Jay Cutler, Jerious Norwood, Kurt Warner, Lovie Smith, Matthew Stafford, Michael Turner, Mike Martz, Mike Smith, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans

Michael Turner Returns to Practice Turner returned on a limited basis on Wednesday, but since head coach Mike Smith hasn't given any estimate on when Turner could play in a game, it's a safe bet he won't start this week's game. Jason Snelling looked good last week, and Jerious Norwood is back ... 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

NFL Coaching Changes: First-Year Predictions

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, May 16th 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Bart Scott, Bill Belichick, Calvin Pace, Cleveland Browns, coaches, Darrelle Revis, Denver Broncos, Derrick Brooks, Detroit Lions, Eric Mangini, Indianapolis Colts, Jeff Garcia, Jim Caldwell, Jim Leonhard, Jim Mora, Jim Schwartz, John Harbaugh, Jon Gruden, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Kris Jenkins, Marc Bulger, Matt Hasselbeck, Matt Ryan, Mike Singletary, Mike Smith, 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, Todd Haley, Tom Cable, Vernon Davis

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 ... Continue Reading

2008 NFL Awards: Peyton or Pennington for MVP?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, January 1st 2009. Under NFL Tags: Adrian Peterson, AFC South, Atlanta, Baltimore, Chad Pennington, Chris Johnson, Dallas, DeAngelo Williams, DeMarcus Ware, Drew Brees, Felix Jones, Indianapolis, James Harrison, Jerod Mayo, Joe Flacco, John Harbaugh, Kurt Warner, Matt Ryan, Miami, Michael Strahan, Michael Turner, Mike Smith, New England, NFC South, Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers, Pittsburgh, Randy Moss, San Diego, Steve Slaton, Tom Brady, Tony Sparano

There are two ways you can look at the number of candidates that there are for this season’s NFL MVP. On one hand, the optimistic fan or voter could say that there have been so many excellent performers that it’s too hard to single out that one deserving player. ... Continue Reading

Look Out For The Invasion Of The Rookie Head Coach In 2008

Posted By Mark Scott On Wednesday, July 2nd 2008. Under NFL Tags: AFC East, AFC North, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Bill Parcells, Bobby Petrino, Brian Billick, Cam Cameron, Dan Snyder, Gregg Williams, Jeff Ireland, Jim Zorn, Joe Gibbs, John Harbaugh, Miami Dolphins, Michael Vick, Mike Smith, NFC East, NFC South, Rex Ryan, Thomas Dimitroff, Tony Sparano, Washington Redskins

When the 2008 NFL season opens for Atlanta, Miami, Baltimore and Washington, players like QB Matt Ryan, LT Jake Long, QB Joe Flacco and WR Devin Thomas won’t be the only rookies on their respected teams, as the rookie players will all be led by rookie head coaches. The Atlanta ... Continue Reading

2008 NFL Draft Needs: AFC South

Posted By David Chapman On Wednesday, March 19th 2008. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2008 NFL Draft, AFC South, Alge Crumpler, Antwan Odom, C.C. Brown, Dunta Robinson, Gary Kubiak, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jake Scott, Jeff Fisher, Jerry Porter, Justin Gage, Justin McCareins, Marcus Stroud, Marvin Harrison, Mike Smith, Pacman Jones, Peyton Manning, Tennessee Titans, Tony Dungy, Troy Williamson, Washington Redskins, Will Demps

The AFC South was very well represented in the postseason with three teams in the playoffs. The Colts clinched the division, and the Jags and Titans were the wild card teams. This is such a tough group of teams, and they beat up on each other all season. Heading into ... Continue Reading

Snyder, Redskins organization still undecided on team’s future…or are they?

Posted By David Chapman On Tuesday, January 29th 2008. Under NFL Tags: Buffalo Bills, Dan Snyder, Greg Blache, Gregg Williams, Jim Fassel, Jim Zorn, Joe Gibbs, Josh McDaniels, Mike Smith, Steve Spagnuolo, Washington Redskins

What's the latest in the only head-coaching vacancy still open? Read more to find out.

Mike Smith, welcome to cleanup duty.

Posted By David Chapman On Thursday, January 24th 2008. Under NFL Tags: , Arthur Blank, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Bill Cowher, Bill Musgrave, Bobby Petrino, Dallas Cowboys, Emmitt Thomas, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jason Garrett, Ken Zampese, Leslie Frazier, Miami, Michael Vick, Mike Mularkey, Mike Smith, NFL, Norv Turner, Paul Spicer, Pete Carroll, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rex Ryan, Steve Spagnuolo, Super Bowl, Thomas Dimitroff, Tony Sparano, USC, Wade Phillips

The job that seemed like would never be filled has finally found its man. A virtual train wreck of a season set the Falcons several years back and desperately needs a heavy clean up. This being said, many potential candidates seemed to want to keep their distance because of the ... Continue Reading

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