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Double Dallas Delight: Can the Cowboys Win It All on Home Turf in 2010?
Posted: 11th July 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
It's quite rare to be heading into the regular season, realizing that one team may quite possibly be hoisting the Lombardi Trophy high above their heads in front of their home crowd.
Luckily though, we NFL fans may be delighted to this very scene in 2010, as the Dallas Cowboys finally look to recapture their winning ways, and push toward a Super Bowl appearance in front of the Dallas faithful.
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Big Apple Let Down: New York Jets’ Interest in JaMarcus Russell ‘Dismal’
Posted: 4th July 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
Ah, getting back to the old routine, isn't it great? Here I am, back at the helm, writing more articles and once again commenting on JaMarcus Russell's situation.
In my time away, I found myself pondering the NFL a little during my everyday travels.
At times, I couldn't help but feel out of the loop a little, as if I may have missed some kind of Brett Favre signing news, or a ...
Down, But Far From Out: Several Teams Still Interested In Brian Westbrook
Posted: 27th June 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
Free agency is always an exciting time in sports. With the NBA set for a very big offseason with the Lebron James saga still heating up, it appears that the NFL will deliver it's fair share of blockbuster signings in the coming months.
For the most part, the NFL's free agency period hasn't disappointed. So far we have seen many big name players signed to new homes, and when we were ...
Big Al On a New Quest: Is Albert Haynesworth a Good Fit For Seattle?
Posted: 20th June 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
It seems nowadays whenever a player is unhappy, the first place that people speculate toward is Seattle.
We've seen it with Terrell Owens, we've seen it with LaDainian Tomlinson, heck we've even seen it with Darren Sharper back when he was unsigned by the New Orleans Saints earlier this offseason, and for the most part, none of these big name players have shown the slightest amount of interest in signing with ...
Mark Sanchez or Chad Henne: Which Second-Year QB Will Be Best in 2010?
Posted: 14th June 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
When it comes to division toughness, the NFL packs quite a heavy punch.
If it isn't the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, and Chicago Bears' constant three way duel in the NFC North that delights fans, it's the fatal four-way battle between the Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and New York Giants in the NFC East.
Sure, these are all tough and well-storied division rivalries, but what about the up-and-coming AFC ...
From Super Bowl To Super Slide: Can the Saints Repeat Success in 2010?
Posted: 9th June 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
Many people say that the hardest feat in sports is attempting to repeat championship success.
Unfortunately, the odds are stacked against most teams from the very beginning. Fans doubt you, analysts doubt you, and statistically the chances of repeating are like winning the lottery—extremely difficult to do, but also quite possible if luck plays a factor.
In recent years, this debate has seen a wide variety of impressive teams try to overcome ...
The Truth Hurts: Has Adam “Pacman” Jones Really Changed for the Better?
Posted: 20th May 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
I can't wait to have kids one day. Having children of my own, scampering about in a little Aaron Rodgers jersey would definitely be the greatest thrill for me. I guess what everybody says is true, "When you have kids, it's the greatest joy that could ever come out of life."
But as exciting as this must truly be, what if your son became an NFL star, only to become one ...
Let It Be: Is Lebron James Really the Next Michael Jordan?
Posted: 15th May 2010 by Ryan Cook in NBA
You know a player is pretty darn special when the entire NBA world would rather focus their attention on his free agent future, rather than the already exciting NBA Playoffs.
However, that is the reality that Lebron James faces. He's used to it, he knows how to deal with it, and in reality the spotlight hanging over Lebron James' head isn't looking to evaporate any time soon.
Aside from the free agency ...
Goodbye to the Old, Hello to the New: Five Reasons Not to Discount the Celtics
Posted: 15th May 2010 by Ryan Cook in NBA
It's been rather hard to find time to discuss the Boston Celtics, what with LeBron James hogging most if not all of the headlines. But believe it or not, the playoffs are still currently going on, even though you wouldn't know it due to ESPN's round the clock coverage of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Thursday night brought joy for many fans. For those who didn't like LeBron James and were tired of ...
Super Bowl or Bust: Analyzing Green Bay’s 2010 Non-Divisional Games
Posted: 14th May 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
It's no secret to anyone that follows the NFL that the main goal of any team is to reach the Super Bowl. At the beginning of the season, some teams tend to place all their eggs in one basket, and live in hope of one day raising the Lombardi Trophy high above their head in victory, as the world stops and admires it's champion.
However, for some teams this dream ...