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Mike Wallace Interview
June 02, 2009 by
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This past weekend I had the opportunity to talk to the Steelers new rookie receiver Mike Wallace. The Steelers took Wallace in the 3rd round with the 84th pick. If you read my pre draft receiver rankings, you may remember that I had Wallace at number eight on the list. Along with being...
Fbkid's Fantasy Football Top Ten Rookies
May 25, 2009 by
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Last year was a very good year for rookies in fantasy football. Running backs such as Chris Johnson, Matt Forte, Steve Slaton and Jonathan Stewart all had big impacts on people’s teams last year. That's not even mentioning the receivers such as DeSean Jackson and Eddie Royal...
The Next Joe Flacco?
May 15, 2009 by
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At this time a few years ago, Joe Flacco was an unknown name to the casual football fan. That is hardly the case now. Flacco came in as a rookie from Delaware which is hardly a football factory and led the Ravens to the AFC Championship game. Now there is another quarterback waiting...
Fbkid's Pre Preseason Power Rankings
May 06, 2009 by
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In a few months, training camp will start so it is time for me to unveil my first power rankings of the year. Every team has made lots of changes this offseason so it should once again be a great NFL season. Here are my pre preseason power rankings.1. Pittsburgh Steelers: They are...
Fbkid's 2009 Two Round NFL Mock Draft
April 23, 2009 by
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The draft is less than 48 hours away and many things can still happen. Tony Gonzalez was traded to the Falcons today and that should be the first of many trades to come in the next day or so. This is my last mock for the year so I included my second round picks for the first time....
Fbkid's 2009 NFL Mock Draft #4
April 18, 2009 by
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The Bills traded away all pro left tackle Jason Peters to the Eagles today and this is one of many trades that could shake up players draft stock. Don't be surprised if there are other trades in the upcoming days as well. This is my last mock draft until the two round mock that...
Byron Leftwich Signs With Buccaneers
April 12, 2009 by
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Byron Leftwich is once again a quarterback for a Florida NFL team but this time is sure to have a happier ending. Leftwich signed a two year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today and should come in right away and compete for the starting job against Luke McCown, Josh Johnson and...
Fbkid's 2009 Draft Rankings: Wide Receiver
April 10, 2009 by
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In terms of immediate impact, last year’s class of receivers wasn’t a very good one. Donnie Avery, Eddie Royal and DeSean Jackson showed flashes of brilliance in their rookie years but the rest of the class was a disappointment. Many people had high expectations for Malcolm Kelly...
Fbkid's 2009 NFL Mock Draft #3
April 09, 2009 by
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Due to the Jay Cutler trade, lots of things have changed in the draft. The Broncos now have the Bears first rounder and that has many believing they will trade up to take Mark Sanchez. Either way, this has driven up the stock of quarterbacks as many teams still need one in the worst...
Fbkid's 2009 Draft Rankings: Running Back
April 05, 2009 by
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Last year's draft class was a very strong one for running backs. Jonathan Stewart, Chris Johnson, Matt Forte, Kevin Smith and Steve Slaton all had very big impacts on their teams last year. Darren McFadden, Rashard Mendenhall and Felix Jones should also have big impacts next year...
Bears Finally Grab A Star Quarterback, But Broncos Make Out Like Bandits
April 02, 2009 by
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The arguing between Jay Cutler and the Denver Broncos has been well documented. After attempting to trade for Matt Cassel who new head coach Josh McDaniels worked with in New England, Cutler was angry and wanted to be traded. Today, he finally got his wish as he is going to the Chicago...
Fbkid's 2009 Draft Rankings: Quarterback
March 30, 2009 by
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Unlike last year, this draft isn't very deep at the quarterback position. Last year happened to be a pretty strong class of quarterbacks as Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco came in right away and led their teams to the playoffs and should be stars for years to come. Chad Henne also has...
Only One Team Attends Nate Davis' Pro Day
March 21, 2009 by
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When the whole draft process started, Nate Davis was a quarterback who lots of people were talking about. He led the Ball State Cardinals, a school that is better known for producing David Letterman than any NFL player, to a 12-0 start. People were praising him and calling him the...
Fbkid's 2009 NFL Mock Draft #2
March 12, 2009 by
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Many things have changed since my first mock draft. After the combine and free agency in full swing, some teams have already tackled some of their biggest needs and have other areas they need to address. Some players as a result of this and for different reasons at the combine have...
How The Matt Cassel Trade Affects The Chiefs and Matt Stafford
February 28, 2009 by
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Matt Cassel was an afterthought to most fans until week one of last season when Tom Brady tore his ACL against the Kansas City Chiefs. Cassel was then put into the starting role where he went on to throw for 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Today, Cassel has been traded to the team...
First Day of Free Agency Winners and Losers
February 27, 2009 by
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For many fans, free agency is the official start of a new season and the first day of free agency is when many players get big time money. This is also a day that can make or break a team. A good signing can give a contending team that one piece that puts them over the top while a...
Fbkid's 2009 NFL Mock Draft #1
February 19, 2009 by
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With players reporting to the combine, it is a good time to start projecting how the draft will shake up. A lot will change between now and April, so expect plenty of mock drafts in the upcoming months. Also expect in depth analysis as I come out with my position rankings. Here is...
Fbkid's Super Bowl Predictions
January 30, 2009 by
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Unfortunately, there is only one game left in the NFL season and it is the one we have all been waiting for. Coming into the season, the Steelers were a preseason favorite in the AFC as they have one of the league's best quarterbacks in Ben Roethlisberger and a very strong defense...
Fbkid's Championship Game Predictions
January 18, 2009 by
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This is the weekend that we have been waiting for all season as the Super Bowl matchup will finally be determined. The final four teams all have unique styles as the Ravens and Steelers have excellent defenses with solid offenses while the Eagles and Cardinals both have explosive offenses...
Who To Watch For In The East-West Shrine Game
January 17, 2009 by
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While the Senior Bowl gets most of the attention from scouts looking for players in the draft, the East-West Shrine Bowl has had their share of big names as well. Pro Bowlers such as Marques Colston, Greg Jennings, Jay Ratliff, Wes Welker and Jared Allen have all played in the game...
Fbkid's Divisional Weekend Predictions
January 10, 2009 by
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Wild Card weekend was a very good one as many teams had strong showings. Going in many people including myself doubted the Cardinals chances against a hot Falcons team. They ended up playing very well on both sides of the ball and won in convincing fashion. The Ravens also impressed...
Fbkid's Wild Card Weekend Predictions
January 03, 2009 by
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Last week was one of my best weeks ever as I went 15-1 on my picks. The playoffs should be very interesting this weekend as we should be in for some high scoring games. The only problem with wild card weekend is most of the road teams are favored. That is because some of the wild card...
CJ Shouldn't Have Gone Kanye
January 02, 2009 by
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It is now being said that Titans rookie running back Chris Johnson thinks that the voting for the offensive rookie of the year is "bogus" because the people voting for it aren't on the playing field with them. Johnson has a case, but this was not a very good move. Before...
RIP "Pacman" Jones
June 18, 2008 by
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Unfortunately it has been reported by Adam Schefter that Adam "Pacman" Jones doesn't want to be known as Pacman any more, and will publicly request to the media later this week to just be known as Adam Jones. It is a smart move on his part as it will distance himself...
Fbkid's top ten shocking predictions for the NFL season
June 17, 2008 by
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During the course of the NFL season, many unexpected things happen; from players breaking out, to teams who were Super Bowl favorites not making the playoffs So I thought it would be fitting if I continue my lists with my top ten shocking predictions of the 2008 NFL season.
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