NFC East Offensive Lines: Taking Care Of Business Up Front

The NFC East is the cream of the crop, especially when it comes to the big boys up front. With three of the four teams ranked in the top five in the conference, this is by far the most competitive position in the conference. Dallas and the New York Giants were two of the top teams in the league last [read more...]

The ‘Real’ West Coast Offense: A geographical nomenclature rather than a one-man design

To deny the late Bill Walsh the title of creator of the West Coast offense is like refusing to acknowledge the legendary Vince Lombardi as a god in Green Bay. Uncomfortable for me to write as it is for you to read, the claim is nonetheless true. The fact of the matter is that while Walsh was, indeed, [read more...]

2008 NFL Expert Picks, Predictions and Fantasy Football Notes - NFC East

So far on my predictive trip through the league, picking the Browns over the Steelers in the AFC North has sparked the most debate - and some pretty heated trash talk ta boot. But, I have a feeling this post will have no problem topping that. This week I take on the ultra competitive NFC east. I have a feeling that [read more...]

NFL in Brief

It's hard to think of a Wild Card weekend in recent years that passed with such predictability. At times, it seemed that the most unexpected twists and turns could be found on MSNBC, where the Republican and Democratic primaries have turned into the political equivalent of a jump-ball. Tuesday's New Hampshire primary may just turn out to be more exciting [read more...]

Must See Fantasy Football Start’em Sit’em and Sleepers for Week 17

This post is for you, the fantasy football die hard. While 75% of the fantasy footballers out there have been eliminated or have just lost interest and given up, you are still hanging tough. I applaud you. Welcome to week 17. One of the most difficult weeks to predict because of all the the players resting for playoff games and/or young [read more...]

Your Fantasy Football Offseason Refresher: NFC East

With the exception of Brian Westbrook and the retired Tiki Barber, when it comes to fantasy players in the NFC East, all that comes to my mind is the word inconsistent. But, things may be looking up. A new coach in Dallas, Eli and Plexico putting in some OT and Brunell as back-up in Washington could all spell value [read more...]

And Down the Stretch They Come

With three-quarters of the 2006 NFL season already in the books, 17 of 32 teams are realistically alive for 12 playoff berths. The division winners are pretty much set in the AFC, yet three of the four divisions are still unsettled over in the NFC. The Colts have clearly established themselves as the team to beat as they march toward [read more...]

Hart Surgery: Three things that make me mad in 2004…

It's been a few weeks since I last did one of these, and with the bounty of stories early on in this New Year, I figured it would be a good time to bring it back. Therefore, I'd like to tell you about… Three things that make me mad in 2004… 1. No, no, no - well, ok, yes. I will never understand this [read more...]