NFL: Through First Five Weeks, Best Teams Still Unknown
Published on: 13th October, 2009
I've watched the NFL long enough to know that, even in the salary cap era, it doesn't take long for the strong to separate themselves from the weak. Yet this year, that doesn't seem to have happened to the degree we might be used to. What is most puzzling is that, going ...Braylon Edwards Trade Adds New Dimension To New York Jets, AFC East Race
Published on: 7th October, 2009
News broke early today that Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards, recently caught up in a bit of controversy between himself and a friend of LeBron James, has been traded to the New York Jets. It's a curious move by any standard—you simply rarely see receivers of his caliber traded ...Braylon Edwards Trade Adds New Dimension To New York Jets, AFC East Race
Published on: 7th October, 2009
News broke early today that Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards, recently caught up in a bit of controversy between himself and a friend of LeBron James, has been traded to the New York Jets. It's a curious move by any standard—you simply rarely see receivers of his caliber traded ...Ravens-Patriots: Next-Gen New England Defense Looks to Past to Beat Baltimore
Published on: 5th October, 2009
Of all the plays that have defined the New England Patriots in this decade, one, to me, stands out above all the rest. It took place on November 30th, 2003 against the Colts at the old RCA Dome. If you look at the box score from that game, especially Peyton Manning's stat ...Wes Welker Isn’t The Answer to Tom Brady’s Woes
Published on: 2nd October, 2009
I'll admit it's an odd sight, watching Tom Brady struggle. With the obvious exception of last season, football fans have watched Brady play rather well since he first began starting for the injured Drew Bledsoe in 2001. Until 2007 he was never a "blow the doors off" quarterback. He'd have some big ...A Tale of Two Seasons: Patriots-Jets Could Determine AFC East Supremacy
Published on: 19th September, 2009
Fourteen years ago, the 12-0 Chicago Bears and their vaunted "46" defense marched into Miami on a Monday night in December. Led by coordinator Buddy Ryan, they were chasing history, fueled by what was already considered one of the greatest defenses of all time. They played before I was born, but ...Patriots Pull It off Again: The Play That Made The Difference
Published on: 15th September, 2009
There are many things that separate a Super Bowl team from an also-ran. Injuries. Great coaching. The schedule. Talent. Pure, dumb luck. Sometimes, it just comes down to taking advantage of the few opportunities afforded you. The Patriots did that Monday night, when Pierre Woods and Brandon Meriweather stripped away the ball and ...Mano-A-Mano: Five Crucial Week One NFL Match-Ups
Published on: 13th September, 2009
It's finally here. Thursday night may have been the first game of the 2009 NFL season, but that was like opening a single present on Christmas Eve. My parents tried that (as in, me and my sister talked them into it) once when I was a little kid and it just didn't ...Fantasy Football Drafts: An Ode To Round 11
Published on: 9th September, 2009
Okay, I admit it. Schedule the intervention. Call A&E. Disconnect the modem. I'm about to draft my seventh and eighth fantasy football teams this year. Crazy, I know. With the proliferation of online leagues, it's become easier than ever to fall head over heels into fantasy football. I resisted the pull of the game ...With the Richard Seymour Trade, Bill Belichick Puts All the Pressure on Himself
Published on: 6th September, 2009
The offseason in New England is always good for one or two surprises. While Tedy Bruschi's retirement didn't exactly stun a lot of people, I had assumed that would be it. Then, today, the New England Patriots announced they have traded Richard Seymour—arguably their most talented defensive player—to the Oakland Raiders for ...Featured Sponsors
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