Site Editor Matt Loede’s Picks for Wildcard Weekend

Wildcard weekend is here in the NFL, and with it it’s time to give the picks for the four games this weekend: NY Jets (9-7) at Cincinnati (10-6) – The Jets witewashed the Bengals last week 37-0, but this is a whole different ballgame. First off, the game is in Cincy, and the Bengals are going to actually show up [read more...]

Steelers QB Roethlisberger Out for Key Ravens Game

FoxSports.com’s NFL Insider Jay Glazer reports via his Twitter account that Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will be ruled out by the team for this week’s key matchup against the Ravens. Second year quarterback Dennis Dixon will get the start in Roethlisberger’s place. Reportedly Roethlisberger was was suffering from exercise induced headaches, so the team decided it would be best to [read more...]

The Gridiron Gab’s First 2010 NFL Mock Draft

So I had a reader request that I take a stab at doing a 2010 mock draft. This is a fun exercise but, after reading it for little more than entertainment value, you can pretty much discard it as pure B.S. There are a few reasons for this. First, the 2009 season is only half over meaning the draft order will [read more...]

Vikings Trainer Makes Second Visit to Mississippi to See Favre

The Vikings must be serious about making sure that Brett Favre is close to if not 100 percent before they wrap up a deal for him. The Star Tribune reports that Vikings trainer Eric Sugarman was in Mississippi Wednesday to talk to Favre about his condition: Vikings trainer Eric Sugarman was in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Wednesday to [read more...]

The Proof Doesn’t Lie - Favre on the Way to Minnesota

Need more proof on whether Brett Favre is about to become the Vikings new quarterback for 2009 ? Well, here are four tidbits to nibble on for those of you who haven’t quite reached the saturation level yet. 1. Favre and wife Deanna allegedly made a $30,000 deposit on a condominium near 50th and France in Edina last weekend. 2. According [read more...]

A Bengals Fan Speaks Out to Steeler Nation

A Letter To Steeler Nation: Steeler Nation, First off, congratulations on winning your sixth Super Bowl Championship. I trust it still rests comfortably atop your collective mind. Secondly, I must say, I admire your obsession with your team. A Steeler fan seems always willing to display his or her loyalty anywhere in the world, at times creating awkward, even socially-damaging effects, yet [read more...]

No Questions - Favre Wants to be a Viking

Well, so much for wondering if he wants to come back, and who he wants to play for. That still leaves the one major question unanswered. “ Will his arm rebound from surgery ? ” Favre touches on this question in the usual Favre manor leaving us to wonder. But really, is this a question that he can answer right [read more...]

Brett Favre Visits with Dr.James Andrews

The Brett Favre saga continues, as ESPN’s Chris Mortenson reports that the “retired” QB has visited with famous doctor James Andrews. Here’s the report: Quarterback Brett Favre consulted renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews regarding options for healing the torn biceps tendon in his throwing shoulder this week, according to a source. The development further indicates Favre’s willingness to consider [read more...]

Redskins Need to Look to Make the Preseason Count

Two weeks ago the NFL released the 2009 preseason schedule. The Washington Redskins will face Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New England, and Carolina. While some fans find the preseason useless, I’m actually looking forward to the games that don’t count. These games can be used as a major learning tool for coaches and players. For starters, 3 of the 4 teams that [read more...]

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