Let me preface this by shouting out Packer fans today. You had a victory snatched (pun intended) from you by a couple of people who, to this moment, still can’t agree on the call. At any rate, we march forward into week four of the NFL season as the saga that is “Replacement Referees: How Long Will It Last” continues. Continue reading “NFL 2012: Referee Saga Continues Into Week 4”
It was only a matter of time before Tony Romo does what he normally does statistically on a big stage.
Playing on a national stage and in the home of the defending world champion (and bitter NFC East rival) New York Giants, Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys played the role of party stoppers in grand fashion. Continue reading “Tony Romo Shows Poise, Precision In Cowboys Opening Night Win Over New York Giants”
Monday August 20, 2012: Draft schedules are released
I think we all know the ramifications of this event. It’s no longer about “Bounty Gate,” Free Agency, and Coaching changes. Continue reading “Five Fantasy Football Drafts In Three Days: My Week Long Process To NFL Fantasy Football Championship Glory in 2012-2013”
It isn’t often I look at an NFL contract dispute and take the side of the franchise.
Holdouts are nothing new in the realm of the National Football League. Big name franchise players are doing so as I type (Drew Brees, Maurice Jones-Drew, possibly Darrell Revis). But one contract situation I’ve held off on commenting on for some time has been the one between the Chicago Bears and running back Matt Forte. Continue reading “NFL Offseason 2012: Chicago Bears, Matt Forte Contract Negotiations An Interesting Study Of True Value”
Every year analysts, beat writers, bloggers, Fantasy Experts, radio personalities and league personnel have an annual debate regarding the Dallas Cowboys chances. The question is always this:
Can Tony Romo lead them to a Super Bowl?
Well, while it hasn’t been done yet, let me answer that question with an unwavering and resounding yes. Continue reading “NFL Offseason 2012: Dallas Cowboys’ Tony Romo Deserves More Credit Than He’s Given”
As he strode to the podium to give his speech in front of San Diego crowd I couldn’t help but think about how LaDanian Tomlinson will be remembered. Continue reading “NFL Offseason 2012: LaDanian Tomlinson Retirement May See The Last Of A Rare Breed”
Alex Smith is 27-years old and just completed his first winning season with a first-round bye in the playoffs and a victory of Drew Brees and the Saints at home.
He should take more time to reflect on how far he’s come before he criticizes a guy who is just starting. Continue reading “Before Criticism Is Dealt, San Francisco 49ers Alex Smith Needs Reality Check”
I remember as a sixth grader wearing his shoes.
I’m not talking about Michael Jordan, I’m talking about Junior Seau. I remember thinking, even as a kid growing up in Georgia and him making his name in the state of California, how fascinating an athlete he was. Continue reading “Junior Seau Death Is A Sad Reminder Of Violent Nature Of Football Beyond The Game”
Well it finally happened. The NFL has released their 2012-2013 season schedule and it isn’t without the usual fanfare as you would expect. It took me a couple of days to fully process what I was looking at. Continue reading “National Football League 2012 Offseason: The Good, The Bad, And The Really Funny About The 2012-2013 NFL Schedule”