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James' Football Blog December 2008 Archive

By James Alder, About.com Guide to Football

Fisher Thinks the Lions are Just Swell

Sunday December 28, 2008
Pay no attention to that 0-15 record sitting beside the Detroit Lions in the standings. It doesn't tell the whole story. I mean, this is a highly-talented team. ... Read More

Beginners, It's Not Too Late to Learn

Saturday December 27, 2008
The NFL playoffs are upon us, but it's not too late for those of you who don't understand the game to get in on all the postseason fun. To a beginner, ... Read More

NFL Draft Prospect of the Week: Malcolm Jenkins

Monday December 22, 2008
Ohio State's Malcolm Jenkins is one of, if not the top cornerback prospect in the 2009 NFL draft class. At this point it appears he is neck and neck with ... Read More

T.O. Not Cowboys' Problem, Lack of Intensity Is

Sunday December 21, 2008
Saturday night's contest between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens tipifies the way the 2008 season has gone for the guys with the blue star on the side of ... Read More

Owens Booed at Texas Stadium

Monday December 15, 2008
If the reaction of the crowd at Texas Stadium Sunday night was any indication of the feelings of the Dallas Cowboys fan base, it appears a significant percentage of Cowboys ... Read More

NFL Draft Prospect of the Week: Vontae Davis

Saturday December 13, 2008
Cornerback Vontae Davis from the University of Illinois is an aggressive, hard-hitting, physical cornerback who always plays hard and has really caught the eye of NFL scouts. At six foot ... Read More

Love Triangle Causing Problems in Dallas?

Friday December 12, 2008
We all know by now that everything connected with Terrell Owens is big news, especially if his latest action or comment threatens to disrupt team chemistry -- which arguably there ... Read More

2009 NFL Draft Prospect James Laurinaitis

Friday December 5, 2008
Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis, who is in contention with USC's Rey Maualuga to be the first linebacker drafted in 2009, was coveted nearly as much for his hockey skills ... Read More

Starcaps Suspensions: Fair or Unfair?

Wednesday December 3, 2008
On the surface, the NFL's policy on banned substances seems pretty simple; a player is responsible for what he puts in his body and if he tests positive for a ... Read More

Burress Could Face Extended Jail Time After Shooting Himself

Monday December 1, 2008
Has wide receiver Plaxico Burress played his last game for the New York Giants and perhaps even his last in the NFL? As has been reported by multiple outlets, Burress accidently ... Read More

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