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James' Football Blog August 2008 Archive

By James Alder, About.com Guide to Football since 2000

Beginners, It's Not Too Late to Learn

Saturday August 30, 2008
With the 2008 NFL season kicking off this week, some of you beginners might be wishing you had a better understanding of how this seemingly confusing sport works. To ... Read More

Pacman's Back, Man!

Thursday August 28, 2008
According to the Dallas Morning News, Dallas Cowboys cornerback and NFL bad boy Adam "Pacman" Jones has been reinstated by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after serving more than 16 months ... Read More

Merriman Will Ignore Doctors' Advice and Play in 2008

Wednesday August 27, 2008
Over most of the last week, San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has toured much of the country, seeking the advice of several orthopedic specialists in regard to his injured ... Read More

Strahan Staying Retired

Tuesday August 26, 2008
Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com reported Tuesday that defensive end Michael Strahan will not be re-joining the New York Giants, but will instead remain retired from football and begin his broadcasting ... Read More

Preseason Week 4 Preview

Tuesday August 26, 2008
The final week of the exhibition season is generally a bigger snorefest than the rest of the preseason schedule simply because most of the regular starting players play one quarter ... Read More

Giants Talking to Strahan

Monday August 25, 2008
Just one day after learning they will probably be without the services of Osi Umenyiora for the entire 2008 NFL season, the New York Giants reportedly have been in contact ... Read More

Giants Lose Umenyiora for the Season

Sunday August 24, 2008
Several weeks ago when faced with the question of who the New York Giants can least afford to lose if they are to successfully defend their NFL championship, we answered ... Read More

Merriman's Knee Messed Up

Friday August 22, 2008
On Thursday, rumors surfaced at Profootballtalk.com indicating San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has a serious knee issue that could cut his career short. And while the rumor was ... Read More

Gene Upshaw Dead at 63

Thursday August 21, 2008
As confirmed by NFL.com, Hall of Famer Gene Upshaw, who also served as Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, died Thursday morning following a brief bout with pancreatic cancer. Upshaw's ... Read More

Bengals Invite Criticism by Bringing Back Henry

Wednesday August 20, 2008
There are many reasons the Cincinnati Bengals have long been viewed as one of the league's biggest laughingstocks. A lack of success on the field. Inept ownership and ... Read More

Longer NFL Season Coming?

Monday August 18, 2008
If the NFL season just isn't long enough to satisfy your football cravings, relief may be on its way in the not-too-distant future. It seems the National Football League ... Read More

Let the Favre-Rodgers Comparisons Begin

Sunday August 17, 2008
Quarterback Brett Favre made his debut with the New York Jets Saturday night against the Washington Redskins, completing five of six passes for 48 yards, with one touchdown and no ... Read More

Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets Updated

Friday August 15, 2008
For those of you still preparing for the fantasy football season -- which is pretty much most of us -- About Football's collection of cheat sheets have been updated: Top ... Read More

Chad Johnson Could Out-Swim Michael Phelps

Friday August 15, 2008
If there's one thing Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson has never been accused of it's being short on confidence or being afraid of the spotlight. Okay, that's two things, ... Read More

Ocho Cinco for life?

Wednesday August 13, 2008
Chad Ocho Cinco. That's what Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson will legally be referred to if he gets his wish. According to Profootballtalk.com, Johnson has taken the initial steps in ... Read More

Muhammad: Chicago 'is where receivers go to die'

Wednesday August 13, 2008
Wide Receiver Muhsin Muhammad, who played for the Chicago Bears from 2005 until he re-joined the Carolina Panthers for a second go-around during the offseason, had some unflattering things to ... Read More

The Boss to perform at Super Bowl XLIII

Tuesday August 12, 2008
Rock star Bruce Springsteen got his start in the entertainment industry by playing mainly in the intimate setting of small clubs in and around New Jersey before exploding onto the ... Read More

Rodgers looking for new agent

Friday August 8, 2008
According to Profootballtalk.com, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the market for a new agent after parting ways with Mike Sullivan of Octagon. Could this be ... Read More

Favre traded to Jets

Thursday August 7, 2008
It's official. After 16 years of uninterrupted service, Brett Favre is no longer a member of the Green Bay Packers. A deal was struck late Wednesday night that ... Read More

2008 Power Rankings Released

Wednesday August 6, 2008
Since we are getting so tired of hearing and writing about the Brett Favre/Green Bay Packers mess, we decided to take just a little time away from watching this slow-motion ... Read More

Favre, Packers Still at Odds

Tuesday August 5, 2008
Remember that statement released Sunday on the Green Bay Packers' web site in which team president and CEO Mark Murphy said the club would welcome Brett Favre back and "turn ... Read More

Favre Back, Patriots Unlikely Winners in All This

Monday August 4, 2008
Wasn't long ago it seemed there was no way we would ever see Brett Favre back on the Green Bay Packers' roster. But here we are. He was ... Read More

Packers Now Say They'll Welcome Favre Back

Sunday August 3, 2008
After insisting for weeks that Aaron Rodgers is their starting quarterback, it appears maybe the Green Bay Packers are doing some flip-flopping of their own now that they are faced ... Read More

Minor League Baseball Team to Host Favre Flip Flop Night

Sunday August 3, 2008
Minor league baseball teams are known to have some rather unorthodox promotions from time to time, and one of the best we've seen this year is being staged Monday night ... Read More

Favre Reinstated; Will Force Packers' Hand

Sunday August 3, 2008
Via an e-mail sent from the league office to all 32 teams Sunday, Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the reinstatement of Quarterback Brett Favre, who will be placed on the Green ... Read More

Steve Smith Attacks Teammate... Again

Saturday August 2, 2008
A word of advice for teammates of Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith. Keep your helmet on when Steve's in the vicinity. According to Steve Reed of CarolinaGrowl.com, Smith punched cornerback ... Read More

Favre Fiasco Could End in $20 Million Payoff

Friday August 1, 2008
Imagine being offered $20 million for doing basically nothing. I'm not talking about winning the lottery. I'm talking about someone walking up to you, handing you 20 big ... Read More

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