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Picking the Spread: Week 9 Edition
Last week featured some dreadful picks on my end. But as the first publicized picks of the season, I’m feeling giddy with confidence. Like Philip Rivers in a preseason game. Or Aaron Rodgers in any game. Let’s get to the picks!
ATLANTA (-7) at INDIANAPOLIS
The Colts may be halfway to a spectacularly imperfect season, but Falcons go from week-to-week without ever really...
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November 04, 2011
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November 04, 2011
Discuss
Are we really giving Tebow no chance for success?
Jack Dempsey - AP
He can’t play quarterback.
His footwork is sloppy. His throwing mechanics are all wrong. His release is too slow. He can’t read a defense. He should be a fullback. He should be a linebacker. He should be a missionary. He’s good in the red zone, but a team needs someone between the 20s. He’ll never develop into a good quarterback. He’s overrated. Kyle...
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October 31, 2011
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October 31, 2011
Think Before You Tweet, Featuring Merril Hoge
Merril Hoge has been spouting off a lot about Tim Tebow lately, ripping the quarterback on ESPN’s SportsCenter and then continuing to slam the second year quarterback via his Twitter account. Here’s a quick recap:
Sitting watching tape off bronco offense from last year! Orton or Tebow? It’s embarrassing to think the broncos could win with tebow!! (August 3)
Orton...
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August 05, 2011
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August 05, 2011
Things Football Players Shouldn’t Say, Featuring Chad Henne
Dolphins fans fed up with Chad Henne have taken to chanting “We want Orton!” at practices whenever Henne makes a gaffe. Tony Sparano came to his quarterback’s defense Tuesday, saying, “it makes me sick.”
Now Chad Henne is responding.
“I’m human. Deep down inside it does hurt.”
The best to stop mocking is usually to ignore it and rise to the occasion...
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August 04, 2011
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August 04, 2011
Offseason Fantasy Homework: Best and Worst Defenses to Face
One of the most overlooked facets of player projections is opponent strength of schedule and best interpreting it. We’re taking the guesswork out of the equation and preparing a series of in-depth looks at strength of schedule and relating it to your fantasy football draft.
As a preview of more to come, the following is a series of lists comparing the best and worst fantasy...
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August 04, 2011
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August 04, 2011
Beanie Wells the Go-To Back in Arizona
In the retooling of Arizona’s offense during free agency period — including new additions at quarterback, tight end, guard, and potentially wide receiver — the running back situation has been forgotten to some extent. In all the offseason hubbub, last year’s starter Tim Hightower will be seen in Washington this season and Beanie Wells is getting the opportunity...
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August 04, 2011
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August 04, 2011
Tiki Barber Works Out for Dolphins
Well, what do you know? Tiki Barber found a team willing to give him a look this offseason when the Miami Dolphins worked him out Tuesday. And according to Jay Glazer’s source, Barber looked “good.”
First Tiki sighting. Tiki Barber worked out yesterday w the Dolphins. Heard he looked good, Fins 1st wanna see how their current crop does. (@Jay_Glazer)
The Dolphins current depth...
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August 04, 2011
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August 04, 2011
Manning Seen Running and Throwing – Still on PUP
At this stage it’s no question Manning will be ready for the start of the 2011 season, and rehabilitation from his neck surgery May 23rd appears on track. According to an eye witness, Manning was seen “running and throwing” with “decent velocity” at camp Wednesday.
But fantasy owners should still beware: Manning, who entered camp on the physically unable...
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August 04, 2011
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August 04, 2011
Does Kyle Orton Give Denver the Best Opportunity to Win?
The rollercoaster ride that has been the Denver Broncos starting quarterback situation still has not “officially” been addressed by the team, but reports have added much clarity to the situation in recent days. Dolphins fans chanting “We Want Orton” in practice are sure to be disappointed. Denver’s opportunity to deal Orton hasn’t yet necessarily expired, but the Broncos...
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August 03, 2011
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August 03, 2011
Reports from Denver Say Tebow Competing to be QB2
The past week must have been a wild ride for Tim Tebow.
News last week suggested Kyle Orton would certainly be traded — probably to Miami — suggesting the Broncos had settled on Tebow as the quarterback of the future. But the Denver Post’s Mike Klis blogged today that Tebow isn’t getting any snaps with the first team offense and is sharing time with Brady...
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August 01, 2011
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August 01, 2011
Bradshaw Re-Ups with Giants
Running back Ahmad Bradshaw will return to the Big Apple this season in a Giants uniform. Though terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed, speculation is the four-year veteran received a new four-year contract. Bradshaw, who spoke to some other NFL teams this offseason, led the Giants in rushing with 1,235 yards on 276 attempts and scored eight touchdowns.
The only issue with...
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August 01, 2011
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August 01, 2011
Moss Calling it Quits After 13 Seasons
After an offseason void of attractive offers in free agency, Randy Moss is retiring at age 34. Moss, who bounced around three NFL teams last season, is just two years removed from his last Pro Bowl.
But it’s no surprise Moss hasn’t drawn big checks this offseason. At 34, Moss is arguably too old for a lengthy contract; and if he wasn’t too old, he’s a risky...
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August 01, 2011
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August 01, 2011
Jericho Cotchery on New York’s Trade Block
After already parting ways with Braylon Edwards and Brad Smith, it is being reported Jericho Cotchery will be the next Jets wide receiver to switch jerseys this offseason. Cotchery, the anticipated third wide out behind Santonio Holmes and recent signing Plaxico Burress, is rumored to be available for “the right price.”
The Jets ranked 22nd in passing yards and 23rd in...
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August 01, 2011
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August 01, 2011
Packers Resign Jones to 3-Year Deal
The Green Bay Packers will resign slot wide receiver James Jones, inking the 27-year old to a three year deal. Jones posted the best numbers of his four year career last season while splitting time with Jordy Nelson. With 50 receptions for 579 yards and five touchdowns, Jones was an inconsistent fantasy option. He posted more than nine fantasy points in six games, leaving owners...
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August 01, 2011
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August 01, 2011
BREAKING: Cardinals About to Sign WR Edwards
Per Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic (via Twitter), the Arizona Cardinals are currently in negotiation with wide receiver Braylon Edwards. Somers further suggests Edwards will be signed to a short-term deal.
This move is just one in a line that shows how committed the Cardinals are to improving an offense that ranked 26th in the NFL in points scored. Edwards will play opposite...
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July 31, 2011
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July 31, 2011
Cardinals Continue to Retool, Add TE Heap
Just days after the Cardinals acquired quarterback Kevin Kolb, the team made another splash in free agency by signing ex-Ravens tight end Todd Heap to a two-year contract.
Heap served 10 seasons in Baltimore, amassing some very impressive career numbers: 467 receptions, 5,492 receiving yards, and 41 touchdowns. Good news for Arizona (and Kevin Kolbelievers): last season’s performance...
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July 31, 2011
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July 31, 2011
Arian Foster Not Planning to Hold Out
It may not be in his best interests, but 2010′s leading rusher, Arian Foster, has no plans of holding out. Foster, who has earned much respect around the NFL for playing most of last season with a torn meniscus (and hid it from his coaches to prevent losing his job), has instead opted to sign his tender for the NFL’s third-year minimum, $525,000.
Again, this isn&rsquo...
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July 31, 2011
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July 31, 2011
Carolina Considering Derek Anderson
Since the departure of Matt Moore for Miami, the Panthers are left with a gap where a veteran quarterback ought to be. That hole may soon be filled by Derek Anderson, a decent NFL backup who continues to get work (somewhat astoundingly) and will be visiting Carolina Monday.
But with Cam Newton and Jimmy Clausen as the only two options on the depth chart, Carolina needs someone.
Clausen...
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July 31, 2011
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July 31, 2011
Gore Ready to End Holdout, Desean Jackson Likely to Follow
Two stars currently holding out for a new contract are likely to return to their respective teams relatively soon.
According to new head coach Jim Harbaugh, running back Frank Gore is prepared to rejoin the 49ers’ practice tomorrow. Gore, who missed five games last season and ended with relatively disappointing numbers, is in the final year of his contract.
“We’...
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July 31, 2011
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July 31, 2011
McGahee Joins Broncos, Orton Still Starter
The Denver Broncos were expected to be starting Tim Tebow when the first week of the NFL season rolled around. Now, however, things look different. It appears the Broncos were bluffing when trade rumors leaked, and now it’s a virtual certainty Kyle Orton remains the Broncos starter for the foreseeable future.
Denver also underwhelmed when signing Willis McGahee to a three year...
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July 30, 2011
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July 30, 2011
Bengals Acquire Gradkowski, Sign Leonard
The Cincinnati Bengals are continuing to completely retool the offense, and the latest in a long line of moves redefining the Bengals is the addition of quarterback Bruce Gradkowski. Gradkowski, who spent the first three seasons of his career in Oakland, has 20 career touchdowns and 23 interceptions. Those numbers will need to see improvement if Cincinnati wants to avoid the basement...
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July 30, 2011
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July 30, 2011
Bears Add Roy Williams as Receiving Threat
The Chicago Bears passing game struggled last season for the second consecutive year. This may be the last opportunity for Jay Cutler to prove himself, so the Bears have tossed him a bone by signing Roy Williams. Williams was last seen as a disappointing piece of the Dallas Cowboy’s fractured puzzle last season, and his production hasn’t exceeded mediocrity since his...
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July 30, 2011
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July 30, 2011
Panthers Acquire Tight End when Bears Trade Olsen
It’s surprising to see a franchise with a struggling passing game and limited receivers trade its top receiving threat. But that’s exactly what the Bears did when they dealt Greg Olsen to the Carolina Panthers to join another U of M receiving tight end, Jeremy Shockey.
The move is brilliant for the Panthers. They need big targets for rookie quarterback Cam Newton, and...
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July 30, 2011
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July 30, 2011
Bills Add Brad Smith for Wildcat
Remember when Kordell Stewart was known as “Slash?” The Buffalo Bills have signed wide receiver/kick returner Brad Smith to a four year, $15 million deal and are planning to utilize him in a hybrid specialist role that will involve him as a quarterback in the Bills version of the wildcat.
“I see him being used in a similar role as I used Kordell Stewart in Pittsburgh...
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July 30, 2011
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July 30, 2011
Falcons Add Pass Rusher, Sign Edwards
The Atlanta Falcons finished 13-3 last season, but that doesn’t mean the team is going to sit back during free agency. One of the weaknesses of the Falcons defense was its pass rush. John Abraham forced 13 sacks, but next on that list was Jonathan Babineaux with four and the rest of the defense was responsible for 15.
To remedy the situation, Atlanta signed pass rushing defensive...
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July 30, 2011
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July 30, 2011
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