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15 Under the Radar NFL Players To Watch During Training Camp

Posted: 9th June 2010 by Scott Altman in NFL
Every team has its sleeping monsters. Some awaken during training camp, some during the season, and some never at all. While it's impossible to pinpoint exactly when one of these players will wake up and become the player he is capable of being, training camp is the ideal time for most. The following 15 players, most of whom you have probably heard of, are "under the radar" for different reasons. Some of ...

Pressure To Win: Five Head Coaches on the Hot Seat in 2010

Posted: 9th June 2010 by Matt Miselis in NFL
The 2010 season is no different than any other. Many coaches are facing the pressure to win this year to save their jobs. Last year, we had a few head coaches who were on the hot seat, but was able to save their job for at least another season. Now, whether new management has stepped in, or top players enter via trade or free agency, the pressure is on for these five ...
Cleveland Browns middle linebacker D'Qwell Jackson led the NFL in 2008 with 154 tackles and was seemingly on his way to stardom under Coach Romeo Crennel's 3-4 defense. Promises were allegedly made by General Manager Phil Savage's front office regarding a long-term contract. But suddenly everything changed when both Savage and Crennel were fired and replaced by Head Coach Eric Mangini and General Manager George Kokinis. Mangini hired Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan, who ...

Billion Dollar Boys Club: Just How Much Is Football Worth?

Posted: 9th June 2010 by Jeremy Beckett in NFL
Last season before playing a single down in the NFL, Michael Crabtree staged a holdout against the San Fransisco 49ers—and won!! As an unproven rookie, he inked a deal worth $32 million over six years. If he plays well, incentives will take him over $40 million. Not bad at all. With many of the rookies throughout the NFL still unsigned, chances are that it's very likely to happen again. I ...
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Chicago Bears Affairs: Bears Offseason Not as Great as It Seems

Posted: 9th June 2010 by Dustin Brown in NFL
Heading into the NFL 2009-2010 offseason, the Chicago Bears looked lost and hopeless in what seemed destined to become a long, saddened few months. Despite the 2009 downfall, Chicago looks to be right back in the running after an offseason filled of widespread happiness from signings. And a few more moments of disappointment . Even with the signings of former North Carolina defensive end Julius Peppers and the reacquiring of Chris Harris, I'm ...

The Most Expensive Football Team Ever Assembled

Posted: 9th June 2010 by Jeremy Beckett in NFL
In light of contract Disputes all over the NFL and two Chargers Key Players willing to sit out all season, I had to write this article. Just how much money do these guys need to play a recreational sport? Of All the teams ever assembled, from pro bowl to the greatest of All times lists, everyone is debatable. However, assembling the most expensive team ever assembled is a fact that anyone can look ...

2010 NFL Preview: Dallas Cowboys

Posted: 9th June 2010 by Ryan Lester in NFL
Few teams are stacked like the Dallas Cowboys. Love them or hate them, you have to respect the talent they have on both sides of the ball. Fantasy owners will be clamoring for the ‘Boys. Here’s a look at how they stack up.   Fantasy Playoff Schedule :  Slightly Difficult They are very talented and showed they can win down the stretch. The next step is proving they can do ...

Chicago Bears Up Close: The Cornerbacks

Posted: 9th June 2010 by Bryan Dietzler in NFL
The Bears haven’t had a lot of success at the cornerback position in the last few seasons.  Former Bear Nathan Vasher, once a successful Pro Bowl player, went into a steep decline that ended in his release. Both Zachary Bowman and Charles Tillman are injury prone, and the Bears don’t have any real good depth behind them in case they are out for a long period of time. Hopefully we don’t find ...

Sneak Peek: Cleveland Browns 53-Man Roster

Posted: 9th June 2010 by J Gatskie in NFL
It's summer, which is the hardest season of all for the die-hard NFL fans. Last season is in the books, The bulk of free agency has swept by, and the NFL draft came and went like a treasured lover in the night. While we wait for the Browns next minicamp, I decided to unfurl my early projection of the Browns 53-man roster. So, here it is Browns lovers. Let's take a look ...