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Bucs on the verge of a Top 10 Pass Defense!

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:45:10 -0500

More photos » by Reinhold Matay - AP One of the reasons the Bucs have improved in pass defense. Browse more photos » Before you go down your own "Life on Mars" checklist of possible causes of this unbelievable headline, know one thing. It is NOT a misprint or typo. Use whatever reasoning you want to in coming up with an explanation, (like the fact we have the 31st rushing defense) but the numbers...

Bills work out DT Johnson, five other linemen

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:15:10 -0500

More photos » by Michael Conroy - AP Browse more photos » Per Mike Florio at ProFootballTalk.com (with a tip of the hat to Kurupt), the Buffalo Bills on Monday worked out six defensive linemen, including former Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Ed Johnson. Normally, routine Monday player workouts don't interest me. Johnson is an interesting case, however. Buffalo currently has the NFL's worst run ...

Bills work out DT Johnson, six other linemen

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:15:10 -0500

Good morning, Sunshine! Welcome to bye week football

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:35:30 -0500

More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP about 18 hours ago: Oklahoma staff assist quarterback Sam Bradford (14) after being injured on a sack in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Dallas. Bradford did not return to the game. Texas won 16-13. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Browse more photos » I feel sorry for Sam Bradford, re-injuring his shoulder again...

Silver All-SEC: The Conference's Best Players From The Past 25 Years

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:45:37 -0500

That the SEC is the strongest conference in all of college football, there is no doubt. Other colleges can lay claim to great players, great teams, and great coaches, but none of them can lay claim to the sheer mass of great players and teams that the SEC has produced in the last 25 years. For that reason I thought it would be fun to come up with a All-SEC team for the last quarter century. It's going to be a very tough call to come up with just one player at each position con...

Mike Florio Stays Consistent & Makes Dumb Comments On the Colts

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:56:34 -0500

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3RocbkSz3c For people who happen to read Mike Florio at Pro Football Talk, you should already know that he thinks the Colts are going to be passed by the Jaguars.

Best free agents for the Oakland Raiders to target

Tue, 27 May 2008 14:12:06 -0500

Almost daily, I read comments from the Raider Nation contemplating, proposing, and even campaigning for free agents that they'd like to see the Oakland Raiders sign. Until June 1st, it's unlikely the Raiders will sign many, if any free agents. According to Fox Sports, the Raiders are sitting at $106,555,076, while the cap is $116 million. That leaves only $9,444,924, roughly a little less that Nnamdi Asomugha is due when he signs his tender for being the Raiders franchise player. Since the Raiders somehow always find a way to fit everyone under the cap, it's not out of the realm of possibility that they may find a way to sign a few of these free agents still available.

One Team's Trash is Another Team's Treasure: Thoughts from a Reader's Side

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:11:48 -0500

In another edition of Thoughts from a Reader's Side, L-Dizzle takes a look at free agents that are being tossed away by their old team that could become treasures with the Oakland Raiders. His list includes a couple of Colts in Anthony McFarland and Rob Morris, A Patriot in Rosevelt Colvin, and a Chief in Kendrell Bell. L Dizzle gives good reasons on why these guys should be brought to Oakland and locked in a room until they are signed.

NFL Thursday: Law, McFarland, Mare, Carr, Holcomb Cut

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:56:06 -0500

Chiefs cut Ty Law, Colts release Booger McFarland, Saints dump Olindo Mare, Panthers let David Carr go, Vikings unload Kelly Holcomb and much more local hometown NFL news for Thursday, February 28, 2008.

The Top 5 Un-Talked-About Stories to Start 2007

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:48:41 -0500

Who's tired of all the stagnant news stories from the national media? I AM! I AM! FIO co-founder & NFL analyst Adam Allen takes a look at some of the stories that seem to have gotten swept under the rug, but will undoubtedly echo throughout the 2007 season. From the loss of a Hall of Fame head coach to the departure of a veteran left tackle - these are the stories that truly will play a large role on some of your favorite teams.

Colts defense takes another hit

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:06:39 -0500

As the Colts know it is tough enough to get to the Super Bowl (they have been stopped numerous times over the years - hence the Peyton Pout), to repeat is even harder to do in today's day of free agency.

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 20:33:00 -0500

Best and Worst in the First RoundIt won’t be a surprise to see which teams have been the best and worst in making first-round draft picks (1995-2005). Each team, save one, listed in the “best” group either won a Super Bowl or led its conference in wins at least once during the period. The “worst” teams have been some of the weakest teams in recent memory, and only one got to a Super Bowl during the period.The first round is both overrated and underrated in the draft. True, a team’s success of...

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 20:11:00 -0500

Drafting by the numbersThe NFL Draft is four days away, and everyone is busy with their mock drafts. This prompted me to look back at the first rounds of years past and see what number pick in the first round has produced the worthiest crop of players, relative of course to where they were picked. In other words, a No. 25 pick who becomes a regular All-Pro is better value than someone picked No. 1 who goes on to similar honors. I went through the drafts since 1995, which was the first year in...