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One Way or Another: Weighing the Good and Bad of the Brian Westbrook Deal
Posted: 15th April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
Right now, the Green Bay Packers are arguably a team that is Super Bowl-bound.
The 2009 season brought new things for the Green Bay Packers, and when it looked like it was all but close to over, the Packers dug deep and produced a playoff game that won't be soon forgotten.
But now we arrive to the next hurdle in the history of Green Bay, the possibility of a Brian Westbrook signing. ...
How Low Will They Go? 10 Draft Picks That May Fall Lower Than Expected
Posted: 15th April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
The 2010 NFL Draft is a mere week away, and with the speculation growing close to bursting point I think you'd pretty much agree that once this years Draft is over, we're in for a very boring offseason
I trust that you all have pretty much put forward your mock drafts one way or another, and guessed just who is going where and why that certain player is a great pick ...
Brandon Marshall Signing Great, but Can He Fit into the Wildcat Formation?
Posted: 14th April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
The deal is done, the papers are signed and finally, after all the talk and controversy, Brandon Marshall is a Miami Dolphin.
It didn't come as a surprise on Wednesday to wake up and see the bold headline on ESPN.com that Brandon Marshall had indeed singed a four year deal with the Phins, but I think I speak for everybody in saying that we didn't expect Marshall to make ...
"For the times, they are a changin'." -Bob Dylan
When Bob Dylan originally wrote that piece in 1964, I am almost certain that he didn't have NFL trades on his mind. However, given that the song has lasted the distance, it damn sure describes the Pittsburgh Steelers situation pretty well.
Throughout Hines Ward's 11-year career, he has seen his fair share of changes and additions to the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. Whether it's ...
NFL Predictions: The Top 10 Turnaround Players to Watch for in 2010
Posted: 12th April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
Prior to the 2009 season, expectations were high for many players in the NFL. With the New Orleans Saints, Indianapolis Colts and many other high rising teams taking up much of the spotlight, there was little time to discuss the under-performing players that failed to live up to their name.
However, here we are in the 2010 offseason, and we find ourselves looking at a group of players who may ...
NFL Trade News: Is Santonio Holmes To New York Jets a Positive Move or Not?
Posted: 11th April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
According to ESPN.com's John Clayton, the Pittsburgh Steelers have come to terms with the Jets on a deal to send wide receiver Santonio Holmes to New York.
The deal came at a high price for the Jets, who traded their fifth-round pick for the questionably talented receiver who was Super Bowl MVP two seasons ago. However, Santonio is set to add that extra bit of spice to the Jets' already impressive ...
Why Michael Turner is the Top Threat to the New Orleans Saints in 2010
Posted: 11th April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
In 2009, we saw the unthinkable happen.
The New Orleans Saints finally won the Super Bowl.
While the city of New Orleans partied long and hard and wore out the concrete on the infamous Bourbon Street, one team was left to dwell in its own sadness after a disappointing 2009 season ended.
I'm talking, of course, about New Orleans' No. 1 rival, their across-state foes, the Atlanta Falcons.
Sure, it isn't as heated as ...
Ready or Not? The Top 10 “On The Rise” Players to Watch for in 2010
Posted: 10th April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
2009: It was a year full of lengthy highlight reels and prolific plays that left every NFL fan wanting more and more. Unfortunately, here we are in yet another boring and dismal offseason, and are once again eagerly awaiting the return of our beloved game.
But what made for such exciting football last season? Sure it was the old time greats that provided much of the excellence, but the bigger ...
It's been almost a week now since the blockbuster trade of former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb being shipped over to the Washington Redskins in a seemingly overnight deal.
However, although that storyline seems dead and buried for the moment, a much larger picture is being painted when looking at the Eagles' future.
Right now, the NFL is a place full of concern. More importantly, it is a place full of firings ...
Quiet Achiever: Why Golden Tate’s Skillset Sets Him Apart From The Rest
Posted: 9th April 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
Unlucky 13.
That's the exact number of days that are left to countdown, speculate and determine just which players are going where in the 2010 NFL Draft, and ultimately decide who will be a draft success or a draft bust.
However, the number 13 may not prove so unlucky for potential wide receiver star pick Golden Tate, who has made a name for himself after his impressive 2009 campaign.
When Golden Tate first ...