2006 AFC East Preview
Thursday August 31, 2006
The Patriots have owned the AFC East over the past few years, but times are changing. The club lost some valuable talent and the division rival Dolphins appear to be ... Read More
Insert Knife and Twist; Walker Takes Stab at Pack
Thursday August 31, 2006
Wow! Talk about taking a bite out of the hand that once fed you! And I'm not talking about a little nibble. I'm talking about a humongous ... Read More
Healthy McNair Makes Ravens Playoff Contenders
Thursday August 31, 2006
The Baltimore Ravens bounced back into the division picture when they added QB Steve McNair during the offseason. Despite battling injuries the past couple of years, he adds veteran leadership ... Read More
Ten Things You Didn't Know You Wanted to Know
Thursday August 31, 2006
With so much focus on the field right now, I thought I'd take a lighter look at the NFL and the players off the field activities that might surprise you. ... Read More
Extra Points & Cheap Shots
Wednesday August 30, 2006
Wide receiver Todd 'Stinkston' Pinkston has been cut by the Eagles. In response, Len Pasquarelli decides to limit all interviews today to 48 seconds in his memory.
The Panthers appear ... Read More
A Healthy Palmer Means Cincy is Back
Wednesday August 30, 2006
Prior to the Cincinnati Bengals third preseason game, it seemed the entire city of Cincinnati was holding its breath in anticipation of quarterback Carson Palmer’s return to the field following ... Read More
Crennel Still Molding Browns
Wednesday August 30, 2006
The Cleveland Browns have been struck by a ton of bad luck since re-joining the league, but this season they could be finally become one of the most improved teams ... Read More
Injury Makes Davis Pick Too Risky
Wednesday August 30, 2006
The Associated Press reports running back Domanick Davis of the Houston Texans doesn't know when his injured left knee will be healthy enough for him to return to the field. ... Read More
NFC South Should Be a Three-Horse Race
Tuesday August 29, 2006
The NFC South is one of, if not the toughest division in football, and at this point, it looks as if it should boil down to a three-team race. The ... Read More
Titans Still a Few Pieces Away
Tuesday August 29, 2006
Following a couple down seasons brought on by salary cap restrictions, the Tennessee Titans are looking to show they've turned the corner to respectability. But this is still a ... Read More
Eagles Address Receiver Concerns Via Trade
Tuesday August 29, 2006
Per Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com, wide receiver Donte' Stallworth has been traded from the New Orleans Saints to the Philadelphia Eagles for linebacker Mark Simoneau and a fourth-round draft pick. ... Read More
Cheap Shots
Tuesday August 29, 2006
There's always room on the Lions' roster for a couple players who don't deserve it. Could explain why the team usually sucks!
If you build it, they will come... ... Read More
Titans Sign Collins to Compete With Volek
Tuesday August 29, 2006
Not content to go into the season with just Billy Volek and rookie Vince Young at quarterback, the Tennessee Titans agreed to terms Monday, according to the Nashville Tennesean, with ... Read More
Texans Face Growing Pains
Monday August 28, 2006
The Houston Texans are a team I like to make a big turn-around this year. New head coach Gary Kubiak has his players buying into the system brought down ... Read More
Expectations High for Jaguars
Sunday August 27, 2006
Quarterback Byron Leftwich of the Jacksonville Jaguars is entering his fourth year in the NFL hoping to establish himself as one of the league's better signal callers. He was ... Read More
Extra Points & Cheap Shots
Sunday August 27, 2006
A man who failed to get away with impersonating Steelers quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger and Brian St.Clair decided to try impersonating tight end Jerame Tuman and got caught again. (Which ... Read More
Owens Fined for Missing Meeting, Rehab
Sunday August 27, 2006
Rumors of any rift between Terrell Owens and the Dallas Cowboys this preseason might have been easily shrugged off as the makings of an overzealous media looking for a fox ... Read More
Vikings' Robinson Released, Smith Arrested
Saturday August 26, 2006
In the wake following his Maurice Clarett impersonation, wide receiver Koren Robinson has been dropped by the image-conscious Minnesota Vikings, while speculation increases in regards to the team's interest in ... Read More
Running Back Battles
Friday August 25, 2006
As we hit the prime drafting season for fantasy football, there are still a few key position battles taking place that could have a big influence on the fantasy season. ... Read More
NFC West Should Be Owned By Seahawks
Thursday August 24, 2006
The way it looks right now, the Seattle Seahawks should have no trouble mowing through their so-called competition in the NFC West. They are just too talented of a team, ... Read More
Jerry Rice Retiring a Niner
Thursday August 24, 2006
The Jerry Rice we knew, who made a mockery of nearly every receiving record in the NFL, has been gone for several years now. Even though he played for ... Read More
Hall of Fame Senior Nominees Named
Thursday August 24, 2006
Every year, the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Senior Committee offers two candidates as potential enshrinees in the following year's induction ceremonies. This year, their choices to join the ... Read More
Extra Points & Cheap Shots
Wednesday August 23, 2006
Looks like the Tuna disagrees with the Cowboys fans who were drooling over Drew Henson's performance in NFL Europe earlier this year.
Thanks go out to ProFootballTalk.com for providing online evidence ... Read More
T.O. Setting the Stage?
Wednesday August 23, 2006
As expected, Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens missed practice again Wednesday, and will most likely miss the team's third preseason game because of what he calls a severely pulled ... Read More
Lelie, Duckett Involved in Three-Way Trade
Tuesday August 22, 2006
Tuesday evening, Denver Broncos wide receiver Ashley Lelie finally got his wish and, according to ESPN's Len Pasquarelli, was traded to the Atlanta Falcons in a three-team deal. Per ... Read More
Extra Points & Cheap Shots
Tuesday August 22, 2006
The Patriots have come up with an unusual way to thank linebacker Willie McGinest for his contribution to the franchise's three Super Bowl championships.
Could a reunion between Duce and the ... Read More
Barrel Man's Barrel Staying Put
Tuesday August 22, 2006
Famous Denver Broncos fan Barrel Man offered his barrel from Super Bowl XXXII for sale on eBay this week, and the collector's piece fetched a price of $46,100 when bids ... Read More
Pink Taco Stadium Not In the Cards?
Tuesday August 22, 2006
With all the money being thrown around in the name of stadium naming rights, it was only a matter of time before a possible suitor with the resources to get ... Read More
With Edge Gone, Can Colts Keep Their Edge?
Tuesday August 22, 2006
The Indianapolis Colts once-promising 2005 season, in which they started 13-0, unraveled in tragic fashion both on and off the field. From the highs of near invincibility early on ... Read More
Cheap Shots
Monday August 21, 2006
Barrel Man, a famous Broncos fan, is selling his barrel from Super Bowl XXXII on eBay. It appears to be in good shape on the outside, but I'd ... Read More
Morency More Than Just Fantasy Insurance
Monday August 21, 2006
If you're looking for a fantasy player who could emerge from deep in Sleeperville, look no further than the Houston Texans. Incumbent starter Dominick Davis is progressing slowly ... Read More
Jets Get Their Running Back... Again
Sunday August 20, 2006
Just days ago, the New York Jets traded for Cleveland running back Lee Suggs, only to see their efforts go by the wayside when he failed to pass a ... Read More
Saban Has Dolphins on Fast Track to Success
Sunday August 20, 2006
The Miami Dolphins finished their 2005 campaign with six straight wins (albeit against lesser competition), and put together a fine offseason which should keep this team headed in the right ... Read More
Bills Rebuilding, but Still Have Long Way to Go
Saturday August 19, 2006
This year's version of the Buffalo Bills features a revamped defense and a new offensive system. Despite a new system, however, the Bills' attack isn't keeping defensive coordinators around ... Read More
Jets Still Wondering Who'll Carry the Load
Friday August 18, 2006
It's looking like Chad Pennington will be the New York Jets starting quarterback on opening day, assuming, of course, his arm doesn't fall off beforehand. But his apparent re-claiming ... Read More
Extra Points & Cheap Shots
Friday August 18, 2006
The jinx surrounding Cleveland Browns centers appears to be spreading to former players now.
Koren Robinson's drunken escapade finds him indefinitely excused from any team activities by Vikings head coach Brad ... Read More
Seau Bored With Retirement Already?
Thursday August 17, 2006
Seems linebacker Junior Seau jumped the gun a bit with his little retirement press conference Monday. The San Diego Union Tribune cites league sources as saying that the ... Read More
Extra Points & Cheap Shots
Thursday August 17, 2006
Battling a bum knee, former No. 2 overall draft pick Charles Rogers is in a fight for a roster spot with rookie Shaun Bodiford and Glenn Martinez.
The way they're dropping, ... Read More
Patriots Creeping Back to the Pack?
Thursday August 17, 2006
The New England Patriots will probably always be a contender as long as Mr. Clutch, Tom Brady, is running the offense. But this team isn't quite the intimidating front-runner ... Read More
Bears Banking on Continuity, Rest of Division in Flux
Wednesday August 16, 2006
It's hard to believe the majority of training camp is behind us. In the photo to the right, Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris signs autographs for a couple ... Read More
Vikings Robinson Arrested on Alcohol-Related Charges
Wednesday August 16, 2006
The 2006 preseason continues to spiral downward for the Minnesota Vikings. Safety Tank Williams, who was signed as a free agent during the offseason, and rookie linebacker Chad Greenway, ... Read More
A New Beginning in New Orleans
Wednesday August 16, 2006
So many things went wrong for the New Orleans Saints in 2005, none of which was as devastating as being displaced by Hurricane Katrina. But the team has ... Read More
Extra Points & Cheap Shots
Tuesday August 15, 2006
Running back Lee Suggs failed his physical with the Jets, says Fox Sports' Jay Glazer, so the deal the club had in place with the Browns has been voided and ... Read More
Greenway Out for the Season
Tuesday August 15, 2006
As word broke of the lone unsigned draft pick, Matt Leinart, coming to an agreement with the Arizona Cardinals, another of this year's first rounders has seen his season go ... Read More
Leinart Last Pick to Sign
Tuesday August 15, 2006
At long last, the Arizona Cardinals have agreed to terms with No. 10 overall draft pick, Matt Leinart, and will get him into training camp just as they are about ... Read More
Falcons Look to Defense for Lift
Monday August 14, 2006
When it comes to the Atlanta Falcons, everyone wants to talk about Michael Vick. But with this year's crew, they should be focusing more on the other side of ... Read More
Jets Get Their Running Back
Monday August 14, 2006
The New York Jets, Monday afternoon, dealt third-year cornerback Derrick Strait to the Cleveland Browns for running back help in the form of the Lee Suggs, whose ongoing battle with ... Read More
Portis Suffers Shoulder Injury
Monday August 14, 2006
Sideline reporter Andrea Kremer of NBC reported that Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis suffered a separated shoulder early in the team's preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday night. ... Read More
Seau Saying Goodbye
Sunday August 13, 2006
After 16 seasons in the National Football League, standout linebacker Junior Seau is expected to announce his retirement at a press conference at Chargers Park Monday afternoon, says the San ... Read More
Cheap Shots
Sunday August 13, 2006
New Orleans quarterback Adrian McPherson was injured Saturday night when he was hit by a golf cart driven by the Titans' mascot. Saints fans everywhere are wondering where this ... Read More
Can Panthers Live Up to the Hype?
Friday August 11, 2006
The Carolina Panthers came within one game of going to the Super Bowl last season, and appear to be the popular choice to unseat the Seahawks in the NFC. ... Read More
Extra Points & Cheap Shots
Friday August 11, 2006
After falling in the draft due to the fact that he got fat, rookie Lendale White is reeaaally endearing himself to teammates by sharing his saliva with them.
I'm still baffled ... Read More
Talent Levels Balanced in Beastly NFC East
Thursday August 10, 2006
This is one of the few times I can remember looking at a division on paper and thinking any of the teams could be considered contenders for the division crown. ... Read More
Bucs Have Nice Combo of Vets and Youngsters
Wednesday August 9, 2006
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off an 11-5 season in which they went 5-1 in a very tough NFC South, and they look to be in the hunt again ... Read More
Clarett Busted Again
Wednesday August 9, 2006
Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett, a former third-round draft pick of the Denver Broncos, is in hot water once again. According to AP reports, Clarett was ... Read More
Extra Points & Cheap Shots
Wednesday August 9, 2006
Rumor has it the Bears are offering to send defensive lineman Michael Haynes, a former first round pick, along with a mid-to-late-round draft selection to the Broncos for disgruntled receiver ... Read More
Goodell to Succeed Tagliabue
Tuesday August 8, 2006
The NFL released a statement Tuesday naming Roger Goodell to succeed NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue when he retires before the start of the 2006 regular season. Goodell, who has ... Read More
The Cincinnaughty Boys
Tuesday August 8, 2006
The Pittsburgh Steelers may have won Super Bowl XL, but the Cincinnati Bengals are going after a much more dubious mark. The club took a stranglehold on the league ... Read More
Extra Points & Cheap Shots
Tuesday August 8, 2006
In an ironic twist to the above report, Cincinnati franchise officials announced Tuesday the release of a hotline for fans attending Bengals games to report bad behavior around them in ... Read More
Unknown RB Tops Broncos Depth Chart
Tuesday August 8, 2006
The Denver Broncos have a running back by the name of Bell at the top of their depth chart heading into their first preseason game, but his first name isn't ... Read More
Taylor Receives Fine, No Suspension
Monday August 7, 2006
Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor's wallet is $100,000 lighter, according to the Washington Post, but he should feel like a lucky man. Surprisingly, he was not suspended for his ... Read More
Cheap Shots
Monday August 7, 2006
49ers head coach Mike Nolan is crying foul over the league's pass coverage rules. Our advice to Nolan? Get some defensive backs that don't suck.
Speaking of ... Read More
An Official Makeover
Monday August 7, 2006
After getting a first-hand look at the new stylish duds designed for NFL officials, I really had no qualms with the change in appearance, although they have been compared by ... Read More
Extra Points & Cheap Shots
Sunday August 6, 2006
You can bet the Vikings are really thrilled to have signed safety Dwight Smith after he was released by the Saints!
Another day, another member of the AFC North is arrested.
Vince ... Read More
Leinart, Allen Still not in Camp as Games Begin
Sunday August 6, 2006
With defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley and safety Donte Whitner recently agreeing to terms with the Eagles and Bills respectively, there are just two of this year's first-round draft picks left ... Read More
From the Fantasy Football Mailroom...
Sunday August 6, 2006
First-round dilemma for this fan...
"Our league, like most others is RB crazy the first two rounds. I have the 8th pick and I am seriously considering taking Peyton Manning ... Read More
Aikman, White Headline HOF Class of 2006
Saturday August 5, 2006
In Canton, OH., Saturday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomed six new members into football immortality. Headlined by former Cowboys QB Troy Aikman and the late Reggie White, ... Read More
Rams Greatest Show or Turf Toe?
Friday August 4, 2006
Where does The Greatest Show on Turf, also known as the St. Louis Rams, go from here? Mike Martz may be gone, but that doesn't mean the offensive fireworks ... Read More
Cheat Sheets & Cheap Shots
Wednesday August 2, 2006
Our latest fantasy football cheat sheets have been updated, along with an overall listing of the top 200 fantasy football prospects.
The Newark Star-Ledger cites a team official Wednesday morning as ... Read More