With Pete Carroll in Seattle, the Pieces Are Quickly Coming Together

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, January 15th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Denver, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Jeremy Bates, Jim Mora, Matt Hasselbeck, Pete Carroll, Seattle, Seattle Seahawks, USC

After General Manager Tim Ruskell was released from the Seattle organization in December, it was clear the Seahawks were headed for a makeover. The first major change was the firing of first-year coach Jim Mora. Apparently the front office didn’t feel a 5-11 record warranted a second chance. In a surprise move, ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 13th): Jim Haslett to coach Washington defense, Jack Del Rio officially staying in Jacksonville, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, January 13th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Anquan Boldin, Denver Broncos, Gary Kubiak, Green Bay Packers, Houston, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville, Jim Haslett, Lane Kiffin, Matt Hasselbeck, Mike Shanahan, New Orleans, New Orleans Saints, Pete Carroll, Seattle, St. Louis, USC, Washington Redskins

Washington Names Jim Haslett Defensive Coordinator The Washington Redskins have reportedly named former New Orleans and St. Louis head coach Jim Haslett their new defensive coordinator. Washington has decided to make the permanent switch to the 3-4 defensive scheme, and with extensive experience with the scheme in Pittsburgh, Haslett could potentially be ... 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

NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 6th): Tom Brady wins comeback player of the year award, Chad Ochocinco back at practice, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, January 6th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Anquan Boldin, Brian Cushing, Chad Ochocinco, Charles Grant, Chicago, Darrelle Revis, Green Bay, Green Bay Packers, New Orleans, New York, NFC South, Percy Harvin, Raheem Morris, Seattle, Tampa Bay, Tom Brady

Tom Brady Named Comeback Player of the Year Brady topped 4,300 passing yards, while throwing 28 touchdowns to just 13 interceptions a year after tearing his ACL. Despite being out for 15 and a half games last season, Brady looked much like his old self, and helped get the Patriots back in ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 21st): Brett Favre almost benched, DeAngelo Williams hurts ankle, Brian Westbrook ready to play, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, December 21st 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Andy Reid, Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Brian Westbrook, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, DeAngelo Williams, Fantasy Football, Indianapolis Colts, Jim Caldwell, Jonathan Stewart, Minnesota, New York Giants, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Reggie Bush, Reggie Wayne, Sammie Stroughter, Sean Payton, Seattle, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Vikings' Childress Wanted to Pull Favre Against Panthers Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress reportedly attempted to pull Brett Favre in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, and the star quarterback refused to exit the game. Reports suggest that Childress wanted to take Favre out due to the Vikings ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 20th): Mike Holmgren turns down Seattle offer, Matt Ryan and Michael Turner questionable for Sunday, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Sunday, December 20th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Bernard Berrian, Cleveland, Cleveland Browns, Correll Buckhalter, Denver, Detroit, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Knowshon Moreno, Larry Fitzgerald, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Mike Holmgren, Minnesota, New York Jets, Percy Harvin, Peyton Hillis, Seattle, Sidney Rice

Mike Holmgren Officially Turns Down Seattle Seahawks This wasn't a surprise. Holmgren, formerly the head coach in Seattle, has been rumored to be very interested in the Cleveland Browns job, which entails more responsibility, and would have him working directly under the owner. Holmgren may be done with coaching, and now ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 18th): Mark Sanchez likely to return this week, Calvin Johnson back at practice, Devin Hester likely out this week, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, December 18th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Antonio Bryant, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Bernard Berrian, Calvin Johnson, Carolina, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Daunte Culpepper, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Devin Hester, Johnny Knox, Kellen Clemens, Kellen Winslow, Larry Fitzgerald, Lovie Smith, mark sanchez, Matt Ryan, Mike Shanahan, Minnesota, New York Jets, Percy Harvin, Seattle, Sidney Rice, Wasington Redskins

Mark Sanchez Looks to Start Week 15 He missed last week and showed New York and the rest of the football world that, despite being a rookie and making some mistakes this year, he's still a much better player than the veteran Kellen Clemens. Sanchez has been practicing and looks like he'll ... 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

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

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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