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Veteran NFL players have frequently functioned as role models to those just acclimating themselves to new systems. This pattern often asserts itself with greater frequency in the cases of players who function at quarterback.  This marquee position has often had players referred to as “coaches on the field.” Perhaps the first in the modern professional football era quarterback to be referred to under the aforementioned moniker was John Unitas of the Baltimore ...

In this fourth edition of Cleveland’s positional rankings, we’ll take a look at a position that was difficult to gauge in 2009—the inside linebackers. An early-season injury to Eric Barton, coupled with a mid-season injury to D’Qwell Jackson meant that some players were playing out of position, and some younger players may have seen playing time too early. This is what typically happens when both of your starters are put on injured ...

The 2010 Bengals look good on paper. This may turn out to be the best Bengals team since the Super Bowl team. They have simply gotten stronger in every area. Large parts of the team remain relatively unchanged from last season, allowing them to build on what they accomplished in 2009. Here are 10 positives going into training camp.Begin Slideshow

The landscape of Fantasy Football has shifted in recent years as running back committees and spread-like passing offenses have altered draft strategies regardless of your format.  Formats have also changed as Yardage Leagues are now considered standard while Points Per Reception, Individual Defensive Players, and increased roster sizes (2 QBs, 4-5 WRs, etc.) continue to gain momentum. To kickoff NFLDraft101's Fantasy Football coverage here are my Top 12 Players for ...

When the Cleveland Browns open their 2010 training camp on July 31, no less than four spots in the defensive backfield will be up for grabs. When you are coming off a 5-11 season, no one’s job is safe. Last year, the Browns starting cornerbacks were Eric Wright and Brandon McDonald. Safety Mike Adams replaced the erratic McDonald at corner late in the season. Brodney Pool and Abe Elam manned the safety positions ...

I've told you about offense, and now I will tell you five defensive players who are bound to break out next season. Our defense needs a lot of these players to have breakout seasons because of how pitiful the defense as a whole was last year. The Miami Dolphins need players who can end drives instantly. Here are five players who have a chance to break out next year and do ...

JaMarcus Russell was going to have a tough time getting any team to buy into his potential before today. Now I'm having a very tough time believing that any team will sign him. Russell was arrested on July 5 for possession of codeine syrup, often referred to as "purple drank."  This addicting concoction is very popular down south, and many high profile people have been reported as drinking it—people such as Lil' ...

The AFC North has been one of the more fierce divisions in football for quite some time. The competition between the Ravens, Steelers, Browns, and Bengals has always been competitive. As we enter the 2010 season, there was disappointment around the division in regards to last season. The Cincinnati Bengals took the division in ease, having swept the division. The Baltimore Ravens made the playoffs with a 9-7 record, while the defending champion Steelers ...

The Cleveland Browns went into the 2010 offseason knowing their biggest holes to fill on their roster were in the defensive backfield, but they had no idea they should have filled a hole or two on the defensive line. That is, until two of their starters were charged with carrying a loaded weapon into two different airports. First Shaun Rogers at Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, then Robaire Smith at a Michigan airport. Without ...

In Raider Nation there is truly a lining of Silver that has encompassed our Black cloud the last seven years. We've drafted skilled players like Rolando McClain, Lamarr Houston, Walter Mcfadden, and Jacoby Ford (Just to name a few) who can make an immediate impact. We've picked up Hue Jackson as our OC, he has brought fire into the Raider attitude. We've brought in starters such as John Henderson to clog the run, ...