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Battle For The Ball: Six NFL Teams Destined For a QB Shootout in 2010
Posted: 9th May 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
For any avid NFL fan, it is no secret that the first thing you learn when becoming a fan of the game is just how vital the quarterback position truly is.
The quarterback is the lifeblood of the team, the backbone of the organization, but also the guy that tends to undergo most of the criticism and blame when a team falls apart.
In 2009, the quarterback position was seemingly solid for ...
2010 NFL Draft: Golden Tate Poses Tough Test For Matt Hasselbeck
Posted: 26th April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
It's now officially three days since the NFL Draft concluded, and after the Seattle Seahawks had by the far the most successful draft in their near 40-year history, everything seems to be wrapped up in a nice little package for Pete Carroll and his new team.
As a fan of Pete Carroll's work, it's fair to say that he couldn't have introduced himself in a more fitting way by drafting ...
2010 NFL Draft: How Toby Gerhart’s Selection Affects Adrian Peterson
Posted: 23rd April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
It came as a mild surprise to learn on Friday that the Minnesota Vikings had selected hard-hitting running back Toby Gerhart with the 51st pick in the NFL Draft.
Minnesota, who arguably still are in need of a young quarterback that can stand behind Brett Favre should he choose to return next season, have gone against most peoples strong opinions and drafted a running back that was arguably amongst the best ...
2010 NFL Draft: Ranking All 32 Head Coaches and Their Draft Day Needs
Posted: 20th April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
The 2010 NFL Draft is less than a week away. It feels like it's taken forever to arrive, and for the most part I think most people are all Drafted out in terms of speculation.
Although the players are set to steal center stage come Thursday night, there are also other issues concerning teams. The head coaching position has seen a lot of attention recently, and with the term ...
2010 NFL Draft: 10 Starting Players Who May Be Under Threat From Rookies
Posted: 19th April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
The 2010 NFL Draft packs excitement from every corner. The speculation of which players will land where has captivated the NFL world, and when you think you have your Mock Draft pretty much figured out, it seems that the NFL throws a curve ball, which requires a drastic change in plans.
With a whole new breed of players set to explode in the league this year, it's safe to say ...
2010 NFL Draft: Why the Washington Redskins Should Consider Dez Bryant
Posted: 19th April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
It's safe to say at this point in time Dez Bryant will have no trouble finding a home in 2010.
With wide receiver demand a priority for many teams heading into next week, Dez Bryant is among the top contenders to be taken sooner rather than later in the draft, and given his overall talent and ability, he looks to make an impact in the NFL next season.
Right now, Bryant has ...
2010 NFL Draft: The Top 25 Unanswered Questions Heading Toward Draft Day
Posted: 17th April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
Do you suffer from the following symptoms?
-Boredom
-Sleep deprivation and excitement
-Anxiety
-Lack of interest in Todd McShay's and Mel Kipers' Mock Drafts
Than you probably have what I like to call "NFL Draft Withdrawal Syndrome".
Maybe it's due to this years' NFL off season packing a serious punch in the free agency and trading block scenarios, but with the NFL Draft a week away, I can't help but wonder how much has really ...
The Ben Roethlisberger Story: Is He the NFL’s Version of Tiger Woods?
Posted: 16th April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
It's safe to say now that Big Ben Roethlisberger is in a bit of trouble. Not the sort of trouble that lands you a three-game suspension from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, but the sort of trouble that may cost you your all so promising career in football.
It feels like only yesterday the news broke that Ben Roethlisberger had been accused of sexual assault, but going on nearly a month ...
Mr. Fix It: Why Terrell Owens Could Solve Seattle’s Offensive Problems
Posted: 16th April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
You know when your computer crashes, and IT experts ask you if you've turned it off and on?
That's pretty much where the Seattle Seahawks franchise is at right now, and fortunately for Seattle fans, the time has finally come for the Seahawks to turn their team "back on".
It didn't come as a surprise last season to see Seattle fail.
Poor quarterback play has been an almost constant talking point since the ...
Dez Bryant To Denver: Why the Broncos Offense Needs To ‘Cowboy Up’
Posted: 15th April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
"With the 11th pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos select Dez Bryant, wide receiver, Oklahoma State University".
It's a statement that not many of us expect to hear come Draft Day, given the Denver Broncos' lack of motivation in recent draft years. However, the Denver Broncos are a team on the rise, and although they have endured their fair share of criticism as of late, the Denver Broncos ...