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Forget about the Super Bowl, and forget about the Draft. Darren Sharper needs our attention.á It comes as a shock to me that I even have to write this piece, but the simple fact that has been brought to my attention is that the New Orleans Saints haven't been fast in re-signing unrestricted free agent Darren Sharper this offseason, and that calls for a cause of concern. Sharper, who was arguably ...
I think it's safe to say, that it's been a long time coming.á Finally, the Buffalo Bills have parted ways with Terrell Owens after a single season of utter disappointment and sent Terrell Owens packing in the direction of free agency. Personally, I saw the move coming.á The Buffalo Bills are a rebuilding team, one that is still trying to find who they really are in the battle of the ...
á As far as divisional rivalries go, the NFC North pretty much has every base covered. Green Bay, Minnesota, Chicago and Detroit. You can't exactly call them all powerhouse teams, but they put forward a more than convincing argument in terms of exciting games. 2009 saw some epic encounters, especially thanks to Brett Favre's role in a new and improved Minnesota Vikings outfit.á Packer fans were mad, Vikings fans were hopeful and Bears ...
Chicago.á The land of defensive powerhouses, well so it used to be.á Finally, the inevitable has happened.á The Chicago Bears have veined interest in a top caliber athlete, and his name is Julius Peppers. After a sloppy and pathetic 2009 campaign, the Chicago Bears had more than a handful of worries heading into the break.á Coaching issues plagued the team with the possible firing of head coach Lovie Smith, and ...

LaDainian Tomlinson a Green Bay Packer? Let the Speculation Begin

Posted: 22nd February 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
I can honestly say I never thought I'd see the day that LaDainian Tomlinson was released from the San Diego Chargers. However, it just proves my normal statementù"The NFL is a weird and wacky place"ù even more true. In the midst of all the questioning, speculation, and media debates on Tomlinson's future, the San Diego Chargers decided to pull a fast one on everybody Monday night, and proceed with the questionable ...

Fishing with Antonio Cromartie: The San Diego Chargers Way

Posted: 17th February 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
It's a time of much uncertainty in San Diego.á Players are considering other options, with large sums of money are hanging over heads. At least we know who the head coach will be next season! So with the early exit in the 2009 playoffs now well behind them and the focus shifting to the NFL Draft in April, veteran and more experienced players are beginning to feel the pinch in San ...
In 2009, the Green Bay Packers had their fair share of problems.á A high number of sacks, numerous coaching issues, and a high penalty count were only a few of the issues that the highly anticipated Green Bay Packers were plagued with in 2009.á But kicking issues?á Surely not?á Well it happened. For any avid Green Bay fan out there that managed to catch at least five to 10 games last ...
Finally, the hype has died down.á New Orleans has won the Super Bowl, Brett Favre is playing retirement games already, and the NFL is taking a much deserved rest from mainstream media.á With the draft still on the horizon, and many teams vying for the top spot and top contenders in April, people seem to be forgetting the "sleeper" teams of 2010, and are merely shifting their focus to more important ...

Underdog Ravens Must Focus On Four Key Points Sunday

Posted: 8th January 2010 by Ryan Cook in NFL
Amongst the other three anticipated matchups of the weekend, one that isn't getting a load of exposure is the New England Patriotsáand Baltimore Ravens.á Maybe it's due to these two teams being fairly familiar with one another, or the fact that the Ravens are basically being written off as people feel they don't stand a chance against Tom Brady and his Patriots. For a number of reasons, though, there is a case ...
Two days away before the Green Bay Packers are set to go head to head with the Arizona Cardinals in Phoenix, there are still a few things that head coach Mike McCarthy must address. The Packers have been on a hot streak as of late.á They are also on a high full of confidence and it seems that it would take even the strongest of teams to bring them down at ...