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

NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 11th): Tom Cable likely done in Oakland, Jeremy Bates going to Seattle, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, January 11th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Al Davis, Andy Reid, Arizona, Donovan McNabb, Felix Jones, Green Bay Packers, Jeremy Bates, Jim Fassel, Kevin Kolb, Marion Barber, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, Oakland, Pete Carroll, Tashard Choice, Tom Cable, USC

Tom Cable Done in Oakland? Al Davis and Tom Cable will reportedly meet today to discuss Cable's future, and according to Oakland beat writer, David White, Cable doesn't stand much of a chance. With Jim Fassel, Kevin Gilbride, Jim Harbaugh, and others waiting in the wings as potential replacements, Cable will likely be fired by ... Continue Reading

Oakland Raiders Make Right Move By Signing J.P. Losman

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, December 16th 2009. Under NFL Tags: 2004 NFL Draft, bruce gradkowski, J.P. Losman, JaMarcus Russell, Oakland, Oakland Raiders, UFL

The Oakland Raiders have reportedly signed UFL star and former Buffalo Bills quarterback, J.P. Losman, and could have him in the starting line-up as early as Week 16. Of course, that may depend on franchise quarterback Jamarcus Russell's attitude and play in Week 15, but all signs (especially the actual signing) ... Continue Reading

Jamarcus Russell Justifies Benching By Opening His Mouth

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, December 10th 2009. Under NFL Tags: bruce gradkowski, Cincinnati Bengals, JaMarcus Russell, nfl news, nfl rumors 2009, Oakland, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers

It's been three weeks since the Oakland Raiders benched franchise quarterback Jamarcus Russell in favor of the relatively unknown Bruce Gradkowski. Since then, the Raiders have pulled off impressive upsets over the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers, as Gradkowsi has displayed solid control and the ability to make plays with receivers ... Continue Reading

NFL Fantasy Start & Sit Week 10: Back to the Brett Favre Magic

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, November 10th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Antonio Bryant, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Austin Collie, Baltimore Ravens, Brandon Pettigrew, Brett Favre, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Clark, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Donald Driver, Donovan McNabb, Drew Brees, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, Jamaal Charles, JaMarcus Russell, James Jones, Joe Flacco, John Carlson, Josh Freeman, Kansas City Chiefs, Matt Cassel, Matt Hasselbeck, Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford, Miami Dolphins, Miles Austin, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, nfl start and sit week 10, Oakland, packers, Philadelphia Eagles, Pierre Garcon, Reggie Bush, Reggie Wayne, Ricky Williams, Ryan Grant, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Todd Haley

We had a productive Start/Sit column last week, as we took advantage of some "can't miss" match-ups and suggested some solid starts out of Alex Smith and Ryan Grant, while made quality sleeper predictions by recommending you keep an eye on both Vince Young and Josh Freeman. Every week brings forth ... 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

T.O. out in Dallas – what’s next for both parties?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, March 5th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Al Davis, Bill Parcells, Brian Robiskie, Dallas Cowboys, Dan Snyder, Isaac Bruce, Jason Witten, Jeremy Maclin, Jerry Jones, Juaquin Iglesias, Laveranues Coles, Louis Murphy, Martellus Bennett, Miami, New York Jets, Oakland, Patrick Crayton, Roy Williams, San Francisco, St. Louis, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Terrell Owens, Tony Romo, Torry Holt, Washington

Well, everyone who thought that it wouldn’t be long before the Dallas Cowboys would come to regret signing Terrell Owens were right. After three seasons and just as many lowlights as highlights, the Cowboys are parting ways with T.O. Jerry Jones has played the situation close to the ... Continue Reading

How to Kill Your Draft stock, by Andre Smith

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, February 23rd 2009. Under NFL Draft Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Alabama, Andre Smith, Cincinnati, Detroit, Jacksonville, Nick Saban, Oakland, Seattle, St. Louis, Washington

I was occupied over the weekend, so I didn’t see this until today (late, I know), but what to make of Andre Smith’s disappearance from the combine? Yeah, he apologized for it, as he should’ve, but this was the last thing that the reigning Outland Trophy winner needed, with the ... 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

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

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