Published on: 5th April, 2010
Donovan McNabb is now the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins. I saw it in print and it's all over ESPN but I still don't believe it. No team would trade their six-time Pro Bowl quarterback to a division rival. You can't be that stupid. After all, the Eagles had the brilliant idea ...Published on: 21st March, 2010
It doesn't receive the same glory, but a great defensive season is just as valuable as a great offensive season. After all, defenses win championships. Below I composed a list of the ten greatest individual seasons by a defensive player in NFL history (with one honorable mention). It is a list so profound ...Published on: 5th March, 2010
In 1943, future Hall of Fame quarterback Sid Luckman turned in the greatest season by a quarterback in NFL history. He completed 110 of 202 passes for 2,194 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions— for an absolutely astounding passer rating of 107.5. He set several records that still stand today, including yards ...Published on: 26th February, 2010
There's nothing worse in sports than a "what if." You know—the player who turns in a few incredible seasons before injuries abruptly end his career. Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers is a prime example. Sayers earned five first-team All-Pro selections before injuries ended his career after just 68 games. Yet Sayers ...Published on: 25th February, 2010
There's nothing more fun to watch than a truly great performance in a playoff game. However, I'm not talking about a running back who rushes for 140 yards or a receiver who catches two touchdowns. I'm talking about the players who single-handedly put their team on their shoulders and played their heart ...Published on: 23rd February, 2010
Today, after eight seasons with the team, the Philadelphia Eagles released Brian Westbrook. The 30-year-old running back was described by owner Jeffrey Lurie as "one of the more electric players in the history of our franchise and certainly one of the most popular." Westbrook first made headlines at the collegiate level when ...