Receiver trades will shape NFL playoff race in 2010 – and beyond

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, April 18th 2010. Under NFL Tags: 2007 NFL Draft, AFC East, Alex Smith, brandon marshall, Chad Henne, Denver Broncos, Donovan McNabb, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, NFC West, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Santonio Holmes, Ted Ginn Jr.

In the midst of all of the hype, hoopla, fanfare, and pomp and circumstance (wait, did I cover everything?) leading up to next weekend’s NFL Draft, four major trades have taken place this month. Not only will these trades have an effect on what some teams are planning to ... Continue Reading

Kevin Roberts’ 2010 NFL Mock Draft 2.0

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, January 22nd 2010. Under NFL, NFL Draft Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Aaron Maybin, Aaron Rodgers, Alabama, Albert Haynesworth, Arizona Cardinals, Arrelious Benn, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brett Favre, Buffalo Bills, California, Carlos Dunlap, Chad Ochocinco, Chase Coffman, Chris Johnson, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bengals, Clay Matthews, Clemson, Cleveland Browns, Colt McCoy, Dallas Cowboys, David Garrard, Denver Broncos, Dez Bryant, ed reed, Eric Berry, Florida, Georgia Tech, Gerald McCoy, Golden Tate, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Illinois, Indianapolis Colts, Iowa, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jacob Hester, Jahvid Best, Jim Schwartz, Jimmy Clausen, Joe Haden, Jordan Shipley, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Ken Whisenhunt, Kevin Walter, Kyle Boller, LaDainian Tomlinson, Mark Clayton, Mark Tauscher, Miami Dolphins, Mike Shanahan, Miles Austin, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, Missouri, Nate Clements, Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska, New England Patriots, New Orleans, New York Giants, New York Jets, Notre Dame, Oakland Raiders, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Patrick Crayton, Pete Carroll, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, Reggie Bush, Richard Seymour, Roy Williams, Sam Bradford, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Shonn Greene, Steve Slaton, Steve Spagnuolo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tarvaris Jackson, Taylor Mays, Ted Thompson, Tennessee, Tennessee Titans, Thomas Jones, Tim Tebow, Toby Gerhart, Tony Pike, Torry Holt, Troy Polamalu, ucla, USC, Vince Young

We already took a crack at the 2010 NFL Draft, but after seeing which players have officially declared, and how several prospects unfolded as the season went on, we knew we were way off. But it's the dawning of a new NFL season, despite the playoffs still going on, as the ... Continue Reading

Is Seattle Carroll’s next challenge?

Posted By Matt Gentile On Saturday, January 9th 2010. Under NCAA Football, NFL Tags: Buffalo Bills, Jim Mora, Los Angeles, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Pete Carroll, Rose Bowl, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Trojans, USC

It looks like Pete Carroll could head from Troy to the Emerald City by the beginning of next week. Multiple media outlets are reporting that USC head coach Pete Carroll is considering a return to the NFL to coach the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle fired head coach Jim Mora Friday morning after ... Continue Reading

Kevin Roberts’ Week 16 NFL Power Rankings

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 22nd 2009. Under NFL Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Frank Gore, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, JaMarcus Russell, Jay Cutler, Jerome Harrison, Josh Freeman, Keith Null, Kevin Smith, mark sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, nfl power rankings, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Owens, Washington Redskins

Irony, it appears, is not lost in the NFL. The team that was openly vocal about aiming for a 16-0 season, the New Orleans Saints, was handed it's first loss in Week 15, while the team that was quiet and disciplined, the Indianapolis Colts, continued it's march for perfection. While the top ... Continue Reading

Matt Gentile’s Week 15 NFL Power Rankings

Posted By Matt Gentile On Thursday, December 17th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins

1. New Orleans Saints (13-0) They pulled the baby out of the fire the last two weeks, but New Orleans is doing the right thing by keeping their starters in the rest of the way and trying for 16-0. 2. Indianapolis Colts (13-0) Many experts are saying Indianapolis will sit their ... Continue Reading

Is The Quest For Perfection In The NFL Worth The Risk?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, December 16th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Drew Brees, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Peyton Manning, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins

Let's be honest. This whole "going undefeated" thing just doesn't happen in the NFL. Save for the 2007 New England Patriots, it's only happened one other time in the entire history of the league, and we can only count two times that we've seen a team reach the Super Bowl without ... Continue Reading

Matt Gentile’s Week 13 NFL Power Rankings

Posted By Matt Gentile On Thursday, December 3rd 2009. Under NFL Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins

1. New Orleans Saints (11-0) Many questioned whether or not New Orleans could beat a top tier team. Monday night's beatdown of the New England Patriots showed just how good they are. 2. Indianapolis Colts (11-0) Indianapolis is on a 20-game winning streak in the regular season, dating back to 2008. ... Continue Reading

Kevin Roberts’ Week 13 NFL Power Rankings

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 1st 2009. Under NFL Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins

The Colts and Saints are yet again in the top two spots, after the Colts wiped away and early deficit to dismantle the Texans, and the Saints plowed past the Patriots. Both teams seem to be clicking at exactly the right time, forcing us all to truly wonder; can we see ... Continue Reading

NFL Picks (Week 12): 11-0 for Colts and Saints, Steelers and Giants to win must-wins, Titans to keep rolling, and more

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, November 26th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins

There’s been no shortage of excitement up to this point in the NFL season, but Week 12 may be the most exciting week of the season yet. Week 12 is highlight by the prospect of Indianapolis and New Orleans both seeing their perfect seasons ended by a couple of ... Continue Reading

Don’t Kill the Messenger: NFL Fantasy Start & Sit Week 11 Review

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, November 24th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Ahmad Bradshaw, Atlanta Falcons, Brady Quinn, Carson Palmer, Chad Ochocinco, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Eli Manning, Houston Texans, Jason Snelling, Jay Cutler, Julian Edelman, Justin Forsett, Kansas City Chiefs, Lance Long, lesean mccoy, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Ricky Williams, Ryan Moats, San Francisco 49ers, Santonio Holmes, Seattle Seahawks, Steve Slaton, Vernon Davis

We had another successful week with our Start/Sit column in Week 11, as we made the right call by suggesting starts for Eli Manning, Ricky Williams, and LeSean McCoy, and correctly urged you to let Jay Cutler and Chad Ochocinco take the week off. Our sleeper picks weren't too shabby, either, ... Continue Reading

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