Published on: 24th November, 2009
It has become painfully clear the the Steelers' special teams are in trouble. They have allowed four kick returns for touchdowns this year, not exactly a way to return to the Super Bowl. Last week, the Steelers released Arnold Harrison, who was immediately signed by the Cleveland Browns (not that it ...Published on: 22nd November, 2009
A few weeks ago, when the New England Patriots were playing the Baltimore Ravens, Terrell Suggs bumped into Tom Brady's legs. As Tom Brady turned to the referee wanting a penalty, the ref immediately threw his flag. See, the rules in the NFL have changed. The "Tom Brady rule" prevents the ...Published on: 22nd November, 2009
Sunday was supposed to be a day where the AFC North dominated the NFL. Beginning the day, the Ravens were taking on the NFL leading Indianapolis Colts. Even though the Colts were undefeated heading into the game, the Ravens, with their dominating defense, were still one and a half point favorites ...Published on: 22nd November, 2009
With Sundays loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, there are a few things that have become abundantly clear to me. 1—There is too much talent on this Steelers offense to not be putting at least 30 points per game on the score board. 2—As long as Bruce Arians is calling the plays, ...Published on: 22nd November, 2009
For the second week in a row, coaching blunders have cost the Pittsburgh Steelers a victory, putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy. While the players on the field made mental mistakes, from the opening kickoff, the coaching decisions have put the Steelers in the hole they may not be able to ...Published on: 21st November, 2009
When the Cleveland Browns decided to fire George Kokinis, I thought it was a step in the right direction. With rumors this week that the Browns were interested in bringing in Mike Holmgren as a Bill Parcells type of role, I though, WOW, the Browns are finally turning the corner. Now ...Published on: 21st November, 2009
With the NFL's collective bargaining agreement set to expire after this season, here are 10 things that both the owners and players need to agree on prior to signing a new contract. Some people stress player safety and others stress revenue. Not me. Those things will work themselves out. I am here ...Published on: 18th November, 2009
Bleacher Report is a great site for aspiring journalists. Some of us already have our journalism degree, and are waiting for their "big break", while others do this because we love to write. It is obvious, to me at least, that the journalism degree does not mean that the reporter has ...Published on: 17th November, 2009
Prior to the 2009 NFL season, HBO featured the Cincinnati Bengals on their yearly show "Hard Knocks." It is a show that follows a team from the beginning of training camp until the end of preseason. What the Bengals have done since is nothing short of remarkable. After a heartbreaking loss ...Published on: 15th November, 2009
When speaking of the greatest players in the NFL today, there is no way either Tom Brady or Peyton Manning can be left out of the conversation. Love them, or hate them, no one can argue they are future first ballot Hall of Fame entrants. Peyton Manning is on pace to ...