Wes Welker Scheduled to Have Knee Surgery Next Week

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, January 28th 2010. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Julian Edelman, New England, New England Patriots, Wes Welker

New England Patriots star receiver Wes Welker is expected to have surgery on his left knee next week. Welker tore both his ACL and MCL in Week 17 and was forced to miss New England's first-round playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Welker's surgery date will make it 30 days since he ... 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 Power Rankings Week 17

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 29th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brett Favre, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Daniel Snyder, Denver, Denver Broncos, Derek Anderson, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, J.P. Losman, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jay Cutler, Jim Caldwell, Jim Zorn, Kansas City Chiefs, Keith Null, Lovie Smith, Matt Hasselbeck, Matthew Stafford, Miami, Miami Dolphins, Mike McCarthy, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, New England, 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, St. Louis Rams, steve smith, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins

We learned a few things in Week 16. The New Orleans Saints didn't just trip up against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15. They got exposed, and quite clearly, in a big way. If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can sneak by them, the question is begging to be asked, "Who can't?". Speaking ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 23rd) Jerricho Cotchery and Trent Edwards ruled out for Sunday, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, October 23rd 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Anquan Boldin, Braylon Edwards, Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Greg Jennings, Jeremiah Trotter, Jerricho Cotchery, Jim Zorn, Laurence Maroney, Lee Evans, mark sanchez, Miles Austin, New England, New York Jets, Roy Williams, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Terrell Owens, Trent Edwards, Washington Redskins

(Leave Cotchery on your bench.) Jerricho Cotchery Ruled Out For Sunday Despite reports yesterday that it was looking good for Cotchery to play this week, he will miss yet another week due to a bad hamstring. The Jets just don't want to chance it. Cotchery probably wouldn't have been much of a factor against ... 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

Second thoughts on picking Ware over Harrison?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, January 7th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Baltimore, Dallas, DeMarcus Ware, ed reed, Indianapolis, James Harrison, New England, NFL, Philip Rivers, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Seattle, St. Louis

Last week, I handed out my NFL awards, and one of the toughest picks for me besides MVP was for Defensive Player of the Year, when it came down to Pittsburgh’s James Harrison and Dallas’ DeMarcus Ware. With all due respect to Ed Reed the interception machine, I picked ... 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

NFL Best and Worst Rankings: Week 17

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, December 30th 2008. Under NFL Tags: Aaron Rodgers, AFC East, AFC South, AFC West, Al Davis, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brady Quinn, Brett Favre, Carolina Panthers, Chad Pennington, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Derek Anderson, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jim Haslett, Jim Mora, Kansas City Chiefs, Ken Whisenhunt, Marvin Lewis, Matt Cassel, Miami Dolphins, Michael Turner, Mike Singletary, New England, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFC, NFC South, NFC West, Oakland Raiders, Phil Dawson, Phil Savage, Pittsburgh Steelers, Plaxico Burress, Rod Marinelli, Romeo Crennel, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tarvaris Jackson, Tennessee Titans, Tony Romo, Troy Polamalu

If you’re into NFL football betting, you’re looking like the wisest of wise men if you put a wager on the Miami Dolphins to win the AFC East before the season started. But, if you’re one of the many people who put money on the Dallas Cowboys, New England ... Continue Reading

The Monday After: Let the madness begin!

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, December 29th 2008. Under NFL Tags: AFC, Chad Pennington, Denver, Donovan McNabb, Eric Mangini, Indianapolis, Jason Garrett, Miami, New England, NFL, Pittsburgh, Rod Marinelli, Romeo Crennel, San Diego, Tampa Bay, Wade Phillips

The NFL regular season is finally over, and for the last 12 teams standings, it’s time to start preparing for the playoffs. Four lucky teams can rest easy throughout this week and really enjoy their New Year’s celebrations, since they don’t have to play for another two weeks, while ... Continue Reading

Lions wrap with a historic loss, Carolina clinches NFC South, Minnesota clinches NFC North

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, December 28th 2008. Under Uncategorized Tags: Atlanta, Carolina, Chicago, Dallas, Dan Marino, Detroit Lions, Drew Brees, Green Bay, Miami, Minnesota, New England, New Orleans, New York Jets, NFL, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Tampa Bay

The Detroit Lions officially confirmed themselves as the worst team in NFL history. Valiant effort as they put up against Green Bay, the end result was a 31-21 loss. Fortunately for Lions fans, Matt Millen won’t have any involvement in deciding who gets taken with the #1 pick ... Continue Reading

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