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It seems that Albert Haynesworth has been disgruntled with the Washington Redskins' defensive scheme even before the new coaching staff was brought on.
He's claimed that he was told when he signed that he would be pass rushing, but when the regular season came it seemed he was more a plug up the middle.
Then after the horrendous 4-12 season was brought to a merciless end there was a light ...
Wolf’s Salary Series: Which NFL Quarterbacks Were Worth Their Pay in 2009?
Posted: 11th May 2010 by Daniel Wolf in NFL
It has been said by many in the NFL nation that the NFL is a quarterback driven league, which is true when you look at the yearly salary amounts of some of these guys.
In what will be part one in a multiple part salary series, each of the following slides will represent the quarterback on each team who started the most games during the 2009 season. (Salary according to a ...
There are a lot of good coaches in the NFL, whether their fan base believes it or not.
Over the years, there has been more than one coach who never was able to win the "big game" despite winning just about everything else.
Marty Schottenheimer would be one of the poster boys for that scenario. He consistently took his teams to the playoffs, including several Championship games, but never made it to ...
1. C.J. Spiller-Buffalo Bills Spiller has drawn comparisons to Tennessee’s Chris Johnson. The Bills, as well as future fantasy owners can only hope that the former Clemson running back can give that kind of production right off the bat. Spiller is a home run threat every time he touches the ball, whether he is running, receiving from the slot or returning kicks. Spiller was the clear ...
Sometimes it is necessary to re-teach or repeat a lesson in order to assure comprehension and retention. This idea is applied to the Oakland Raiders.
A few good grades on draft choices and releasing some players is good, but more lessons need to be learned. A lesson on harmony and on being of the same mind might help synchronize the actions and reactions of the Oakland Raiders.
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Harmony is a beautiful ...
Disclaimer: A quarterback who had one great year with the Vikings will not be on this list.
Sorry, Jeff George.
And Randall Cunningham. And Warren Moon, to an extent. And that Favre guy, I guess.
This is a top 50 Vikings list and longevity with the team means something. But there were some players who made a big impact in a short amount of time and needed to be recognized. ...
Most of the offseason for the Raiders has revolved around the draft and the release of JaMarcus Russell.
However, there is one group that will play a key role in determining how well the Raiders do this coming season. This group will benefit from having another year of experience, an offensive coordinator, and a new quarterback at helm.
That group is the wide receivers.
As of now, the Raiders have ...
Lovin’ the Underdogs: Five Cleveland Browns Players Who May Surprise in 2010
Posted: 10th May 2010 by Daniel Wolf in NFL
Since sports began back ages ago, the story of the underdog has always captivated fans everywhere.
A team coming from nothing to win a championship has happened many times in the past, but even more encouraging is the story of an unknown individual, who rises above all the adversity to become a star that no one expected.
The Cleveland Browns are one of those teams in the NFL that could have several ...
2010 NFL Season Preview: Will the Pittsburgh Steelers Have a Fullback on the Roster?
Posted: 10th May 2010 by steeler junky in NFL
The president of the Steelers' Art Rooney ll stated at the end of last season the Steelers' needed to get better at running the ball than they were in the 2009 season. Coach Mike Tomlin agreed with that and remarked before the draft that he wanted to find a really good full back. Was that just pre draft smoke? If the Steelers' really wanted a full ...
The Five Position Battles To Watch for in the Jets Offseason
Posted: 10th May 2010 by Zach Bjorn in NFL
The offseason is pretty much over. Its time for the dust to settle, and see how the rosters will form into. Camp is about to start. With any camp, there are position battles. The Jets, have few, but they are still interesting. The departures of Rhodes, Washington, and Faneca have left behind some heated position battles. Some new rookies hope to displace some of their older counterparts. So without further ...