Breaking down the best free agent running backs

Today we are going to take a look at some of the most recognized running backs in the NFL who are available in the 2010 free agent market. Let’s jump right into it. 1 Ahman Green – Ahman was first drafted by the Seahawks in 1998. He spent his two years at Seattle backing up Ricky Watters so he [read more...]

Bengals Ink Former Jags Troubled WR Matt Jones

As rumored yesterday, the Bengals signed WR Matt Jones today according to Chris Mortensen at ESPN. Mort claims the Bengals gave the former Jacksonville Jaguar first round pick a one-year deal worth roughly $700,000. Tennessee also had offered Jones a contract. The PFT report can be read here. Hobson confirms that the Bengals did work him out yesterday, along with [read more...]

Based on the Playoffs, is Roethlisberger Better Than Manning?

An interesting piece by Yahoo Sports’ Jason Cole today talking about the comparison between Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and Colts QB Peyton Manning: At the risk of being a heretic (or worse, completely agreeing with good friend Dutch Wydo), there is a case to be made that Ben Roethlisberger is a better quarterback than Peyton Manning. Certainly in the playoffs. Before you send [read more...]

Super Bowl XLIV Capsule: New Orleans vs. Indianapolis

A look at the matchup for the Super Bowl in Miami: Sunday, Feb. 7 NEW ORLEANS (15-3) VS. INDIANAPOLIS (16-2) 6:25 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE – Colts by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD – New Orleans 12-6; Indianapolis 9-9 SERIES RECORD – 5-5 LAST MEETING – Colts beat Saints, 41-10, Sept. 6, 2007 LAST WEEK – Saints beat Vikings 31-28 in OT for NFC title; Colts beat Jets [read more...]

Broncos Still Seeking Respect From Hall Of Fame

The Broncos are tied for third (with the Patriots) for Super Bowl appearances with six. They are just one of seven clubs to win back to back Super Bowls. They have had just five sub .500 seasons in the last 30 years and that includes the strike shortened season of ’82. Obviously they have been one of the most successful [read more...]

Afc Divisional Playoff Preview: Baltimore at Indianapolis

Playoffs!!!!! Divisional Match-UP: Baltimore (10-7) @ Indianapolis (14-2) Saturday, January 16, 8:15pm ET. Back To Their Identity After playing some old fashioned smash mouth football in New England, the Ravens head to Indianapolis to take on this year’s MVP quarterback Payton Manning and a well rested Indy team. Before we get into the upcoming match-up, Baltimore should be congratulated on their win in New England. [read more...]

Wildcard Preview: Baltimore at New England

WILD-CARD GAME!!! MATCH UP: Baltimore @ New England Kick-off is Sunday in Foxboro at 1:00 ET. It’s is a new season—the Playoffs! Coach John Harbaugh has led the team to the playoffs for a second consecutive year.  This is not an easy accomplishment as many new coaches have not had the same success. It may have been a frustrating road getting [read more...]

Unpacking The Giants Players Performances: Defense

In the wake of the Bill Sheridan firing, I got to thinking that it would be helpful for us to establish an objective benchmark for how the players performed over the course of the season so that we can intelligently talk about changes that need to be made this offseason. Stats are nice to have to aid to the discussion, so [read more...]

Texans Late Come Back Gives Houston First Winning Season Beat Patriots 34-27

This was not the way that the New England Patriots wanted to end the NFL regular season with a key player injured and another melt-down of the club’s defense in the fourth quarter. The Houston Texans scored three touchdowns within the last 10 minutes of play and defeated the New England Patriots Sunday at Reliant Stadium by a final score [read more...]

Pro Bowl Snubs

The Pro Bowl teams were recently announced, and to be honest there were several players that were considered shoo-ins that didn’t make the cut. Some omissions were simply due to depth at the position, while some seem like glaring omissions, so let’s get down to it.AFCBen Roethlisberger is always mentioned this time of year, and with 4100+ yards this year, [read more...]

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