Headlines for July, 2009

Gridiron Gab 2009 AFC South Preview

Indianapolis Colts The Colt are one of those teams that have all the talent in the world, they have depth at almost every position. But age is becoming a factor. There window is only open as long as Payton Manning is on the feild. The Colts have the ability and the fire power to beat anyone on any given Sunday. [read more...]

Vick Claims He’s Close To Inking a Deal - But With Who?

Looks like we’ll know soon what team is going to take a chance on Michael Vick for the 2009 season. Vick said Thursday that he is getting close to signing with a team but didn’t say who that may be, and even if it’s an NFL team. Vick said the comment reporters as he left a courtroom after a [read more...]

Vikings Stay in Attitude Despite No Favre

Last week we told you about Jared Allen’s amusement with Matthew Stafford being considered anything other than an over-paid rookie that hasn’t proven anything. This week, it is Bobby Wade that is stirring the NFC North pot by saying that Brian Urlacher recently told him that Jay Cutler is a “pussy.”  Wade says Urlacher made this characterization during a recent trip [read more...]

Five Questions About The Ravens Entering Training Camp 2009

The humid Maryland days of Summer are finally upon us and with it comes the real start of the 2009 season. On Friday, there will be hitting and lots of it as Baltimore hopes to build on its improbable run to the AFC Championship game this past January. With all the work that’s expected to be put in to prepare, these [read more...]

2009 Gridiron Gab Team Previews: Carolina Panthers

Your view of the Carolina Panthers depends on your interpretation of their disastrous 33-13 home Divisional Round loss to the Arizona Cardinals last January. If you are in the camp that believes America witnessed merely a 12-4 team being struck down by quarterback Jake Delhomme’s ill-timed career lowlight (in which he completed 22 of 34 passes, but five of them [read more...]

The Steelers Should Sign Mike Vick - Here’s Why

I’ve read the comments, battled with it in my own mind, and time and time again, I’ve come to this conclusion - I’ll take Mike Vick on the Steelers in 2009. That is a tough statement to make, and while I know that I’ll get blasted in the comments section today, tomorrow, and probably over the weekend, I will try to [read more...]

Steelers Ink Tight End Heath Miller to a Six-Year Deal

There was some early doubt about the Steelers bringing back tight end Heath Miller after this season. Put those doubts to rest. Miller, maybe the best TE in Steelers history, inked a six-year deal with the club on Wednesday, meaning once camp starts he won’t have to talk about where he may be playing after the 2009 season. [read more...]

Should the Giants Wheel and Deal w/ the Ravens for a Wide Out?

On Twitter today, Adam Schefter passed along a suggestion from Pat Kirwan: The great Pat Kirwan had intriguing idea for the Ravens. Calls the Giants and trade for one of their receivers. N.Y. can’t keep all of them. Giants have WRs Nicks, Barden, Smith, Hixon and Manningham — all locks. Then there’s Moss, Tyree, Hagan, Biddle. Ravens have to like one. The Ravens, [read more...]

Rookie QB’s - Do you Sit Em, or Start Em?

There is a fascinating article over on advancednflstats.com written by Brian Burke that tries to determine whether it is better to start a rookie quarterback immediately or let him sit on the sideline for the first year or two. The piece uses reams of data that, frankly, I just have to take on faith since I pretty much slept [read more...]

2009 Gridiron Gab Team Previews: Atlanta Falcons

Dear Michael Vick, Consider this letter your official “Welcome Back” to society. A lot happened while you were away. America proudly elected its first black president. China wowed the world with a stirring Olympics Opening ceremonies. John Edwards became the most noteworthy politician since Bill Clinton to get busted for cheating on his wife, while Alex Rodriguez, Roger Clemens and Manny [read more...]

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