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James' Football Blog August 2004 Archive

By James Alder, About.com Guide to Football

Another Brick in the Wall

Tuesday August 31, 2004
During the off-season, the Houston Texans continued their building process and appear to be ready to break out and possibly make their first run at the playoffs. David Carr is ... Read More

The Good, the Bad, and the Realistic

Monday August 30, 2004
Injuries along the offensive line contributed significantly to the Pittsburgh Steelers struggles in 2003, and the team suffered a big blow again this preseason with the loss of starting guard ... Read More

New-Look Browns Seek Identity

Monday August 30, 2004
With the Tim Couch era officially coming to a close before it really began, the Cleveland Browns are sporting a new look on offense this year. They replaced the ... Read More

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Sunday August 29, 2004
Last season, the Cincinnati Bengals made huge strides toward shedding the laughingstock label that has followed them both on and off the field over much of the last decade. A ... Read More

Ravens Look for Consistency on Offense

Saturday August 28, 2004
With one of the NFL’s top-ranked defenses, a strong running game, and their future at quarterback, it appeared all that was missing from the Baltimore Ravens was a top-notch receiver. ... Read More

NFL Trivia Break II

Saturday August 28, 2004
It's break time again, so put on your thinking helmet, kick back and relax, and take About Football's latest trivia challenge. Start the quiz...

Pennington Back in Pilot's Seat, Jets Ready to Fly Again

Saturday August 21, 2004
As Chad Pennington goes, so go the Jets. With him, they are a playoff contending team. Without him, they are likely to struggle to stay out of the division cellar. ... Read More

A Dynasty in the Making?

Friday August 20, 2004
After winning two of the last three Super Bowls, the New England Patriots have a chance to establish themselves as the first real dynasty in the NFL’s era of parity. ... Read More

NFL Trivia Break

Thursday August 19, 2004
Take a break.... grab yourself a Coke and some chips and test your knowledge with this quiz featuring ten random NFL trivia questions. Take the quiz...

Can Things Get Any Worse?

Wednesday August 18, 2004
The Miami Dolphins suffered through probably the worst off-season of any NFL franchise this year. First, NFL legend Dan Marino waffled on his decision to join the team’s front office. ... Read More

Signs of Hope in Buffalo

Tuesday August 17, 2004
Much of the success of the Buffalo Bills in 2004 depends on how well quarterback Drew Bledsoe bounces back from a dismal '03 season; much of which stemmed from an ... Read More

Who Am I?

Tuesday August 17, 2004
As a player in the 1950s I helped revolutionize the game of football as one of the league's first big-play receivers. I was a two-time All-America selection as a ... Read More

Cheat Sheets Updated

Saturday August 14, 2004
For those of you still preparing for the fantasy football season, About Football's collection of cheat sheets have been updated: • Top 150 Players Overall • Quarterbacks • Running Backs • Wide Receivers • Tight ... Read More

QB Controversy No Longer an Issue

Friday August 13, 2004
The defending NFC West Champion St. Louis Rams decided it was time to cut ties with former two-time league MVP Kurt Warner because of a contract that made it prohibitive ... Read More

Sky's the Limit for Soaring Seahawks

Thursday August 12, 2004
The Seattle Seahawks spent much of the off-season upgrading an inconsistent defense that was soft up the middle and seemed to struggle on the road. The addition of cornerback Bobby ... Read More

A Few Eggs Short of an Omlet

Monday August 9, 2004
Some of the key ingredients on offense were left out of the recipe this year as the San Francisco 49ers prepared for a transitional season. And while the cupboard may ... Read More

Who Am I?

Monday August 9, 2004
Fans of the Dallas Cowboys are likely to uncover my identity quickly simply because I am affectionately known as Mr. Cowboy, but to many of the younger generation, I may ... Read More

Looking For Some Green in the Desert

Monday August 9, 2004
Last year, we saw the Cincinnati Bengals try to bring some semblance of respectability to a ridiculed franchise by naming a strong head coach and giving him the power to ... Read More

Elway, Sanders Head Hall of Fame Inductions

Sunday August 8, 2004
Over the years, many fathers, sons, and brothers have held the honor of introducing a loved one to immortality in Canton, Ohio. But for the first time in NFL history, ... Read More

Fantasy Football Dos & Don'ts

Friday August 6, 2004
About Football has compiled some key tips to properly managing your fantasy football squad before, during, and after your fantasy draft. These fantasy tips should point you in the right ... Read More

The Bark is Gone, But is the Bite Back?

Thursday August 5, 2004
Some of the bark has been taken out of the this year’s version of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gone are outrageous defensive tackle Warren Sapp and outspoken wideout Keyshawn Johnson, ... Read More

Not Drinking the Kool-Aid

Wednesday August 4, 2004
After a disappointing 2003 season, the New Orleans Saints remained relatively quiet and surprisingly failed to address their most pressing needs at cornerback and linebacker during the off-season, which should ... Read More

New College Football Forum Added

Wednesday August 4, 2004
About Football has recently added a new football forum dedicated soley to the discussion of college football. With the tremendous increase in activity on our original forum, little of ... Read More

Panthers Hope to Avoid Super Bowl Jinx

Tuesday August 3, 2004
After a surprising run that ended with a loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII last February, it would appear the Carolina Panthers are poised to take ... Read More

Healthy Vick a Quick Fix?

Monday August 2, 2004
Heading into the 2003 season, the Atlanta Falcons were on top of the world. They were coming off an unexpected playoff win at Lambeau Field the previous season and talks ... Read More

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