Category Archives: NFL

One firing, two interpretations, both right

Turk Schonert was fired as offensive coordinator by the Buffalo Bills. He said he was fired because coach Dick Jauron put limitations on the offense, that the system was not simple enough. This is an interesting case of a guy … Continue reading

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The trade of Richard Seymour

This is why the Oakland Raiders are the Oakland Raiders. They have traded a first-round pick in the 2011 draft for a guy who will be 30 and who can be a free agent. Let’s be honest – I love … Continue reading

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What a cheap shot by Brett Favre

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The Beanster … getting it done

Akron’s own Chris Wells had quite a game the other night for the Cardinals. He was hurt for a part of training camp, and that time off may actually help him. The reviews are pretty high. Fox even states he … Continue reading

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The Kyle Orton era is off to a roaring start

I know Jay Marriotti is a Chicago guy. That being said, I also agree with him that Denver could be in for a long season. Fans showed up to boo Jay Cutler on Sunday, and the Broncos took some shots … Continue reading

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Time to dredge up the ‘Move to Pittsburgh’ comments

Go ahead and get mad at me. Fire up the insults. Prepare to send off the nasty notes. I can handle it. Because Terence Moore of AOL is right. He advocates something I’ve been advocating for a long time: “All owners in professional … Continue reading

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Favre + Vikings = Ka-ching

What is the short-term impact of Brett Favre on the Minnesota Vikings? Cash. Lots of it. Let’s start with the fact that in 2006 the Vikings average ticket price was $71 ($71!!!). Then let’s realize that since Favre signed the … Continue reading

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There's no reason to be angry at the guy

Every time I write about Brett Favre changing his mind, something that happens quite frequently these days, people write to me about how mad they are at Favre. Frankly (and Bobly and Georgely too) I don't get it. Since when … Continue reading

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A feel-good NFL story

Pretty good take here on San Diego running back Darren Sproles, who is one tough and talented football player.

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The things NFL coaches spend their time with never cease to amaze me

Apparently parking spaces were an issue in Detroit. To the point that new coach Jim Schwartz took an interest. "Among his first orders of business after being hired was to assign every player a designated spot," wrote Alex Marvez of … Continue reading

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Well … the opener just got tougher

Because Brett Favre will be quarterback for the Vikings.

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Get out the crying towels

I guess now we’re supposed to feel sorry for Michael Vick. Because he cried when he was in prison If you don’t want to cry in prison, don’t commit a crime. Simple proposition. If you don't want to bleed, don't … Continue reading

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This is a surprise

Who expected this? Certainly not me.

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The NFL's six weeks of torture

Former Brown and present SI writer Ross Tucker wrote how refreshing it is that Redskins coach Jim Zorn is allowing four-year-and-up veterans to stay at home during training camp. Tucker describes camp as " … the brutality of multiple padded … Continue reading

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Vick's "conditional reinstatement"

All this angst about a guy who killed dogs. Sheesh, you'd have thought in reading this that Roger Goodell had banshed Michael Vick to the Browns or somethin (ba-dum-bum). Here's the bottom line about Vick: He will sign somewhere, and … Continue reading

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The Ben Roethlisberger situation

Here’s the details on the complaint charging Ben Roethlisberger with sexual assault in a civil suit, including an alleged statement by the head of security at the casino where the alleged assault took place saying “most girls would feel lucky … Continue reading

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More NFL stuff that makes you shake your head

The local sports web site waitingfornextyear.com has an insightful post on the practices of the Kansas City Chiefs, who are gouging fans to buy tickets for ridiculous preseason games by linking them to the purchase of a ticket for a … Continue reading

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He only played one year, right …

Kansas City just gave quarterback Matt Cassell $67 million. (He's now obliged not to criticize the Chiefs.) Ross Tucker asks a good question about the deal: Why not wait a stinking year?

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Starting at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings … No. 4 …

It's just a matter of time before Brett Favre makes things official.

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Well now we know why he didn't take the Browns job

Mike Shanahan will be paid $7 million not to coach this season. Another clause: He can't criticize the Broncos. For $7 mil, I'd keep my mouth shut too. Well … maybe for $9.352 mil. Notice the difference in the cultures … Continue reading

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Civil suit filed against Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger faces a civil suit alleging sexual assault. Very, very serious charge. This is the kind of thing that could mess up a season. If it's true. It must be pointed out that Ben's attorney says it's not true. And that's … Continue reading

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Should we call him Brett Mason?

Baltimore wide receiver was a good friend of Steve McNair, who was killed by the woman he was having an affair with. Shortly after McNair’s funeral, Mason said via an internet post that he was retiring. This would hurt one … Continue reading

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A fair presentation

I thought this was a very fair presentation on Steve McNair’s funeral.

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Does death make a player a hero?

We sure can make dead people into heroes. Steve McNair was an outstanding quarterback who spent the last few weeks of his life with a 20-year-old girl in Nashville. That time with her may have cost McNair his life. I … Continue reading

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A word on NFL revenues

SI.com's Ross Tucker points out that the Green Bay Packers, the small market Green Bay Packers, the market that lacks the sponsorship and marketing wherewithal of every other NFL city, made a profit of $20 million last season. That's profit. … Continue reading

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