NFL Week 17 Preview: Chris Johnson Eyes 2,000 yards

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, December 31st 2009. Under NFL Tags: Arizona, Chris Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Eric Dickerson, Green Bay Packers, Jeff Fisher, mark sanchez, Matt Flynn, Matt Leinart, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFC East, Philadelphia Eagles, Rex Ryan

We're in the final week of the 2009 NFL regular season, and before we turn the fortunes of the 2009 portion into the hands of 2010 and the next decade, we still have one last glance at some special moments in Week 17. We've seen some interesting things, some scary things, ... Continue Reading

NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 15: Go With Romo

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 15th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Austin Collie, Baltimore Ravens, Brady Quinn, brandon marshall, Brett Favre, Brian Hartline, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chad Henne, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Clark, Dallas Cowboys, Danny Woodhead, Davone Bess, DeAngelo Williams, Denver Broncos, Drew Brees, Green Bay Packers, Greg Camarillo, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jamaal Charles, Jason Campbell, Joe Flacco, Jonathan Stewart, Knowshon Moreno, Laveranues Coles, mark sanchez, Matt Cassel, Matt Hasselbeck, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Ray Rice, Reggie Wayne, Rex Ryan, Ryan Grant, Seattle Seahawks, Ted Ginn Jr., Tom Brady, Tony Romo, Washington Redskins, Willis McGahee

We had a poor week for the second straight week in our fantasy football Start/Sit column, while negatively impacted by Rock Cartwright's status changing in the middle of the week, while four of our five sleepers were ether complete non-factors, or suffered an injury. We vow to end Week 15 with ... Continue Reading

NFL Week 11: Five Things to Watch For

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, November 19th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Bill Belichick, Drew Brees, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Josh Freeman, Miami, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Peyton Manning, Rex Ryan, Ricky Williams, San Francisco 49ers

It gets repetitive, but if you're a true NFL fan, it never gets old. The 2009 NFL season continues to be one of the more exciting, story-line filled seasons, and through 10 weeks, we still have two teams that are undefeated. They both have endured several close calls, including a game-saving ... Continue Reading

What to watch this weekend (Oct 3-5)

Posted By Chris Humpherys On Friday, October 2nd 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: ABC, ACC, AFC, Baltimore, Baltimore Ravens, Big Ten, Bob Stoops, Brett Favre, Cal, California, CBS, Drew Brees, ESPN, Florida, football, Georgia, Green Bay, Greg Lewis, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Jacory Harris, Jahvid Best, Joe Flacco, Knowshon Moreno, Landry Jones, Les Miles, LSU, mark sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, NFL, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, packers, Patriots, Penn State, Rex Ryan, Rich Rodriguez, Sam Bradford, Sean Payton, SEC, Stafon Johnson, Tennessee, Texas, USC, Virginia, Virginia Tech

Last week, college football fans saw four top ten teams (Ole Miss, Penn State, Cal and Miami) lose in disheartening fashion. While the upsets this weekend will likely not be as poll-shattering, Saturday’s slate features three crucial contests between ranked teams that will continue to add pieces to the puzzle ... Continue Reading

Five Things To Watch For: New York Jets

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, August 14th 2009. Under NFL Tags: AFC East, Jerricho Cotchery, Kellen Clemens, mark sanchez, New York Jets, Rex Ryan, Shonn Greene, Thomas Jones, Vernon Gholston

The Jets accepted the fact that Eric Mangini wasn't quite the "genius" everyone thought he was, and after saying good-bye to Brett Favre, began a true transformation. With the hiring of Rex Ryan and drafting of Shonn Greene, the Jets proved that they were heavily committed to running the football and ... Continue Reading

Up for grabs: Is Plaxico coming to a team near you?

Posted By Matt Gentile On Monday, June 15th 2009. Under NFL Tags: AFC East, Antonio Bryant, Byron Leftwich, Cadillac Williams, Chicago, Chicago Bears, Devin Hester, Earnest Graham, Jay Cutler, Kellen Winslow, Laveranues Coles, mark sanchez, Matt Forte, New York, New York Jets, NFC North, NFC South, Orlando Pace, Plaxico Burress, Rashied Davis, Rex Ryan, Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Free agent wide receiver Plaxico Burress should be eligible to play in 2009. On Monday, June 15, his weapons-possession case was adjourned until September 23. Burress, who shot himself in the thigh with an unlicensed gun at a nightclub last November, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and ... 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

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

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

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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