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Bowl With The NFL

The Eric LeGrand Believe Fund will host a bowling party with former NFL players. Continue reading "Bowl With The NFL" »

NFL News: Charges Against Britt Reduced

Well folks, as we wait for tomorrow's court ruling regarding the current NFL lockout here is some more legal stuff. Titans receiver Kenny Britt, a former Rutgers University star, was charged with evading arrest after an April 12 car chase in New Jersey. However, Hudson County Prosecutor Edward DeFazio decided... Continue reading "NFL News: Charges Against Britt Reduced" »

2011 NFL draft in review: Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans felt they needed a better option at QB, and given all the problems they have had they decided they needed one with high character. That forced them into a position where they had to use the 8th overall pick on QB Jake Locker. Had Jake come out... Continue reading "2011 NFL draft in review: Tennessee Titans" »

NFL News; Mara Warns Of Dire Consequences Should The Players Win

New York Giants owner John Mara, one of the most respected owners in the NFL has a dim view of what the NFL would look like should the players win in court: "The likely changes would be great for NFLPA lawyers, but not for players, teams, or, most importantly, fans,"... Continue reading "NFL News; Mara Warns Of Dire Consequences Should The Players Win" »

NFL News; Mediation Done Until June 7

The NFL lockout continues to drag on and I for one am getting less and less optimistic that a settlement will be reached in time to not seriously affect the season. The spin from the owners is that progress is being made; "The only way we're going to get this... Continue reading "NFL News; Mediation Done Until June 7" »

NFL News; The Stay Stays

I cannot wait until there is actual football news to write about again. In the interim NFL fans are getting a crash course in labor law. Yesterday, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals found for the owners and ruled that the stay of Judge Susan Nelson's order to rescind the... Continue reading "NFL News; The Stay Stays" »

NFL News; Fans And Experts Agree On Likely Super Bowl Matchup

The NFL recently conducted two polls, one for "experts" and one for fans. They asked people to vote on who they felt were the best teams in the NFL. The results were identical for the top two. They were the Green Bay Packers followed by the New England Patriots. It... Continue reading "NFL News; Fans And Experts Agree On Likely Super Bowl Matchup" »

NFL News; Poll Spells Trouble For NFL

A recent Adweek/Harris poll has some alarming news for the NFL; 19% of respondents said they would be unlikely to watch the sport this season if the start is delayed. The season is slated to kick off on Thursday, September 8th with a matchup featuring the two most recent Super... Continue reading "NFL News; Poll Spells Trouble For NFL" »

NFL News; Titans To Pass On Moss

It is amazing how a bad attitude can offset all world talents. Consider Randy Moss; the talented but troubled wide receiver will be on the move again, according to GM Mike Reinfeldt: "I honestly don't think we'll try to re-sign him," Reinfeldt told season-ticket holders in a conference call, according... Continue reading "NFL News; Titans To Pass On Moss" »

NFL Opinion; September 11 and The NFL

Sometimes the worlds of sports and, well, the real world come together. There are times when the two intercede. We are in such a time right now. With the stunning news that the entire world is still talking about---the well received killing of mass murderer Osama Bin Laden, sports and... Continue reading "NFL Opinion; September 11 and The NFL" »

NFL News: Draft Ratings Higher Then Expected

The NFL has reported that the 2011 draft was viewed by some 42 million people over the three days of the event. This is the second highest total ever for the annual college draft. This is tribute to the off the charts popularity the sport currently enjoys. It was thought... Continue reading "NFL News: Draft Ratings Higher Then Expected" »

NFL News; NFL Draft, Round 7 Results

Here are the results for round 7 of the 2011 NFL draft. Analysis courtesy of ESPN: 1(204) Denver (from Carolina through Green Bay) Virgil Green TE Nevada Green's lack of size limits his potential a bit and he is still a work in progress as a route runner and blocker.... Continue reading "NFL News; NFL Draft, Round 7 Results" »

NFL News; NFL Draft, Round 6 results

Here is the results from round 6 of the 2011 NFL draft. Analysis courtesy of ESPN: 1(166) Carolina Lawrence Wilson OLB Connecticut Wilson is very instinctive with a wide range and a nose for the ball. However, he is undersized and has trouble taking on and disengaging from blocks. 2(167)... Continue reading "NFL News; NFL Draft, Round 6 results" »

NFL News; NFL Draft, Round 5 Results

Here are the results for round 5 of the 2011 NFL draft: 1(132) Panthers Pilares, Kealoha WR 5'10" 199 Hawaii 3.1 Pick Analysis: null 2(133) Bills White, Johnny RB 5'10" 209 North Carolina 6.3 Video Pick Analysis: null 3(134) Bengals Sands, Robert FS 6'4" 217 West Virginia 5.3 Video Pick... Continue reading "NFL News; NFL Draft, Round 5 Results" »

NFL News; NFL Draft, Round 4 Results

Here are the results for the 4th round of the 2011 NFL draft: 1) CAR Brandon Hogan CB West Va 2) SEA KJ Wright OLB Miss 3) BUF Da, norris Searcy S NC 4) CIN Clint Bolind G GA 5) CLE Jordan Cameron TE USC 6) AZ Sam Acho DE... Continue reading "NFL News; NFL Draft, Round 4 Results" »