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Anquan Boldin is among the elite wide receivers in the league… Joe Flacco is a big-armed quarterback who has never had an elite receiver at his disposal… Their marriage in Baltimore could be a deadly combination for opponents. Last season Flacco was fifteenth in the league with 3,613 yards, despite getting over 500 yards from only one receiver (Derrick Mason).  While Ray Rice (702 yards) and Todd Heap (593 yards) certainly help, a ...

If there is a position where the Raiders are stacked at with talent, it is defensive end, and for good reason. The Raiders rarely blitz and often rely on their front four to create pressure and make plays. Last year the Raiders ranked 13th in sacks with 37: 26 of those sacks came from defensive linemen, seven came from linebackers and four came from the defensive backfield. The Raiders will likely ...

I'm sure this message has been heard over and over, in the headquarters when Richard is in the building. The problem i'm wondering about is has Richard stopped picking up the phone? Sure, last year he was dealt from New England to the Raiders...had to be as invigorating as catching a bucketful of ice water in the summer time. After the shock wears off, you get to play positive/negative during your spare ...

Coming out of East Carolina, Chris Johnson was a projected second to third round draft pick. After he ran a 4.24 40 yard dash at the combine, Johnson elevated his stock up into the first round. When the Titans were on the clock with the 24th pick, not many expected them to take a running back because they already had LenDale White on the roster. Some questioned the ...

The NFL is now looking for a new backfield band to go up the charts. The Oakland Raiders now have "Jam Master Jay and Run-DMC." Backfield bands across the NFL landscape have have been formed. The last band to make a number one hit was the New York Giant's "Earth, Wind, and Fire" in 2007. The Tennessee Titans as recently had "Smash and Dash." But "Dash" has since gone solo with a 2,000 yard season while "Dash" is looking for ...

According to various reports, Manny Lawson is pleading for a new contract from the San Francisco 49ers. Under the current circumstances, he will be paid $630,000 for the upcoming season as he enters the final year of his original five-year rookie deal. In an interview, Lawson released this statement: “I’m not dissatisfied, but you know everyone wants a new contract. I want to be here. I want to be a San ...

"Gang Green." No, I'm not talking about the disease, I'm talking about the Philadelphia Eagles defense during the Buddy Ryan era. Philadelphia built their franchise around the all-time greats like Reggie White, Jerome Brown, Seth Joyner, and Eric Allen. This defense defined the Philadelphia Eagles. It's time to bring that ferocious nature back. This year, with the return of Stewart Bradley, the arrival of Ernie Sims, and the incoming draft class ready to contribute right ...

When you think about a particular sports team, typically an individual comes to mind, be it a player, coach or owner. A term thrown around by sports-casters, analysts, marketing folks and fans alike is "Face of the Franchise," but what does that really mean? What criteria should be included when making the determination, and who really decides — is it the fans, analysts, the teams themselves, or is ...

The Albert Haynesworth/Washington Redskins contract dispute continues to dominate the NFL offseason headlines.  Many are throwing all the blame on Haynesworth himself. But, in my opinion, the Redskins' front office brought this upon themselves. Daniel Snyder, in particular, threw far too much money on the table to begin with. Plus, the 'Skins were well aware of his past troubles before throwing the $100 million contract at Big Al. Obviously his size—6'6", 350 ...

Most Super Bowl rings have similar features. The team's name and logo usually appear on the face. The date of the game, that year's emblem, and player numbers and positions also appear somewhere on the ring. The Saints followed suit and did just that...and so much more. The design of the ring is a collaboration. Several jewelry firms, players, fans, and the front office weighed in on this glorious piece. It ...