While the consensus is that Arian Foster should be the first overall pick in fantasy football for 2012 (though some disagree), there is great debate about who should after him. The two main contenders are Ray Rice and LeSean McCoy. Two very similar backs, but when your on the clock during your fantasy football draft [...]
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September 06, 2012
When the Philadelphia Eagles signed QB Michael Vick to a six year contract worth more than $100 million, everyone knew that they were taking a huge risk, gambling on Vick’s health, among other things. Nobody knew how his body would hold up after his great comeback season of 2010, and they also were not sure whether or not Vick could stay out of trouble. Philly rolled the dice,...
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September 05, 2012
As the Ravens look towards the 2012 season, they do so without 2011 Defensive Player of the Year Terrell Suggs. This aside, they have so far avoided any huge setbacks in the preseason. The biggest story seems to have been the position battle of the place kicker which wasn't all that exciting. With the games counting for something now, let's take a game-by-game look at how...
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September 06, 2012
The 2012 NFL Season will kickoff tonight with Cowboys vs Giants. The Eagles will kickoff in four days against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. As the season approaches teams are concerned with the health of their players after a tough training camp schedule.
The Eagles were able to escape the preseason without any devastating injuries. Riley Cooper did break his collarbone...
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September 05, 2012
This division was a graveyard of expectations last season, as the Eagles and Cowboys ignored their highly talented rosters in favor of mediocrity. The Eagles struggles, in particular, were shocking considering how aggressive they were in adding stars like Nnamdi Asomugha and Jason Babin. Nevertheless, expectations for all four teams are high, from the defending Super Bowl champion...
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September 06, 2012
Michael Vick is probably the most fascinating quarterback in the NFL to watch because of his running and passing ability, which often places referees in the difficult situation of deciding on whether to let him absorb extra hits or allow him to try to escape defenders with the possibility of making a big play.
Underprotect or overprotect, treat him like a running back or a passing...
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September 05, 2012
Way back in 1999, the Cleveland Browns had a new team and the Philadelphia Eagles had a new head coach.
Fast-forward 14 NFL seasons and the Browns are still essentially a new team, one that has 15 rookies on its roster and possibly five in the starting lineup for Sunday's season opener vs. the Eagles.
Andy Reid is still the Eagles coach. He's the longest tenured coach in...
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September 06, 2012
Former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell has died. He was 87.
The team said Modell died early Thursday at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he had been admitted Wednesday. A cause of death was not given.
Modell was among the most important figures in the NFL as owner of the Cleveland Browns, which became the Ravens after he took the team to Baltimore in 1996 in a move that tarnished...
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September 06, 2012
Baltimore Ravens fans lined up by the hundreds Saturday morning to pay respects to Art Modell, the man who moved the Cleveland Browns to their city.
The American-flag draped casket was at the 50-yard line of M&T Bank Stadium. Fans, almost all wearing Ravens jerseys, were greeted by Modell's sons, David and John, as they slowly walked down the stadium steps and into a white...
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September 06, 2012
The Ravens and the family of Art Modell will stage a silent tribute to team's former majority owner Saturday by placing his casket on the team's home field.
Modell brought the Cleveland Browns to Baltimore in 1996 and remained the majority owner through 2003. Upon arriving in Baltimore, he instantly became beloved by the city and showed his appreciation by donating millions...
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September 05, 2012
The 2012 season is finally here, and wouldn't you know it, the Philadelphia Eagles are once again in line to have a great season.With a tough schedule ahead, the Eagles get to start off easy in Cleveland, at least that's the general consensus. Here are three bold predictions for when the Philadelphia Eagles land in Cleveland to take on the Browns.1. DeSean Jackson Records...
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September 04, 2012
Quarterback Mike Kafka, who failed to make the Eagles' roster, worked out for the Patriots on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The Patriots cut Brian Hoyer, who was the third quarterback behind Tom Brady and Ryan Mallett. The Eagles attempted to trade Kafka, but ultimately waived him and he went unclaimed. Kafka was the odd man out to back up Michael Vick after rookie...
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September 06, 2012
Former Ravens and Browns owner Art Modell died of natural causes late Thursday at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
Modell was an integral part in helping build the NFL into the money making machine it is today, but he will be forever remembered by Browns fans for infamously moving the franchise to Baltimore after the 1995 season.
Here’s the statement released by Modell’s son...
(On how to stop Michael Vick)- “Not many people ever have. He’s an extremely talented athlete as we all know, incredibly strong arm, can reach almost any part of the field with the ball," Jauron said.
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September 04, 2012
We took our first FaceMosh™ request! Take a look at Philadelphia Eagles, Jason Babin moshed together with music artist Justin Bieber!
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