AFC Playoff Contenders and Pretenders at Midway Point

0 comments by Mike Ferguson on 11/2/2015

The calendar has turned to November and the playoff race in the AFC is wide open. Undefeated division leaders like the New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos all have the appearance of locks while the AFC South, currently led by the 3-4 Indianapolis Colts, isn’t likely to get more than one playoff bid. […]

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – OCTOBER 25: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Miami Dolphins throw passes during practice prior to a game against the Houston Texans at Sun Life Stadium on October 25, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Ryan Tannehill’s breakthrough moment may have come on Sunday

0 comments by Mike Ferguson on 10/26/2015

Miami Dolphins’ interim head coach Dan Campbell’s impact has certainly been felt. The Dolphins are 2-0 under their new head man and scored a franchise-record 41 points in the first half en route to a 44-26 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday. While Campbell has wasted little time turning heads in Miami, Sunday’s rout […]

NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 18: Head Coach Dan Campbell of the Miami Dolphins shakes hands after the game with Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt of the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on October 18, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Dolphins defeated the Titans 38-10. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Can Dan Campbell save the Dolphins?

0 comments by Mike Ferguson on 10/19/2015

To say that the Miami Dolphins looked like a different team on Sunday would be a huge understatement. Aside from a pair of Ryan Tannehill interceptions, very little went wrong for Miami in a 38-10 road victory over the Tennessee Titans in the first game under interim head coach Dan Campbell. Entering the contest, the […]

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 11: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after scoring a touchdown in the final seconds of regulation against Will Compton #51 of the Washington Redskins at Georgia Dome on October 11, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. The touchdown was reviewed and reversed by the officials. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Is Devonta Freeman an MVP candidate?

0 comments by Mike Ferguson on 10/12/2015

Five weeks into the 2015 season and there’s perhaps no bigger surprise than the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta is off to a 5-0 start after winning just six games a season ago. One of the biggest reasons for the Falcons’ surprising start is second-year running back Devonta Freeman. The Falcons finished just 24th in the NFL […]

JACKSONVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 20: Head coach Joe Philbin of the Miami Dolphins looks on during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on September 20, 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Underachieving will be Philbin’s Miami legacy

0 comments by Mike Ferguson on 10/5/2015

The writing on the wall became an official announcement Monday as the Miami Dolphins parted ways with head coach Joe Philbin after more than three years with the team. Philbin finishes his Dolphins’ career with an overall record of 24-28. A former offensive coordinator with the Green Bay Packers, Philbin kept Miami alive in the […]

TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws the ball in pregame warmups prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Raymond James Stadium on September 13, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cliff McBride/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jameis Winston

Winston’s Numbers Comparable to Mannings’, Luck’s Debuts

0 comments by Mike Ferguson on 9/14/2015

Sunday’s contest between a pair of teams who finished in last place in 2014 was about as celebrated as such an opening day match-up could be. The Tennessee Titans led by second overall pick Marcus Mariota handily defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by first overall pick Jameis Winston, 42-14. Mariota was without a doubt […]

FOXBORO, MA – JANUARY 11: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to throw a pass against the New England Patriots during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 11, 2014 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Lucky fourth? A list of QBs to win the Super Bowl in their fourth season

0 comments by Mike Ferguson on 8/31/2015

The 2012 NFL Draft class saw three quarterbacks get selected in the first round with No. 1 overall pick Andrew Luck being the most notable. In three years, Luck has taken the Indianapolis Colts to the playoffs three times, reaching the AFC Championship last year. Many feel Luck and the Colts have as good a […]

CLEVELAND, OH – AUGUST 13: Quarterback Josh McCown #13 of the Cleveland Browns passes during the first half against the Washington Redskins at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 13, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Josh McCown

Longest Division Title Droughts for Each Division

0 comments by Mike Ferguson on 8/17/2015

The 2015 NFL season is upon us and a number of teams hope to shock the world by having their best season in years. The ultimate goal for NFL teams is a Super Bowl title, but for some, a playoff appearance or division title would constitute a successful season. With the start of the regular […]

GREEN BAY, WI – NOVEMBER 30: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots talks with head coach Bill Belichick in the second quarter during the NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 30, 2014 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

Somehow, the Patriots Are Going to Be Just Fine

0 comments by Mike Ferguson on 5/28/2015

Love them or hate them. There’s really not much in between for football fans in terms of the New England Patriots, but there is no denying that the defending Super Bowl champions are a well-oiled machine. The Patriots have made more noise than anyone else this offseason as a result of the “Deflategate” investigation that […]

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 01: Dion Jordan #95 of the Miami Dolphins in action against the New York Jets during their game at MetLife Stadium on December 1, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Dolphins’ Jordan on verge of becoming all-time bust

0 comments by Mike Ferguson on 4/30/2015

With the NFL Draft in full swing, fans and analysts alike will go back and forth as to which players and will boom and which ones will bust at the next level. While the excitement of the draft is sure to capture the headlines this week, a former third overall pick is rapidly making his […]

during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2015 in Pasadena, California.

The Jameis Winston/Jamarcus Russell comparison is absurd

0 comments by Mike Ferguson on 4/29/2015

The NFL Draft is now a day away and the consensus seems to be that Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston will go first overall to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. There has been plenty of debate as to whether or not Winston will succeed on the next level and last week, an unnamed NFL executive was […]

NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 25: Dion Jordan of the Oregon Ducks holds up a jersey on stage after he was picked #3 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

AFC East Players Who Desperately Need to Produce in 2015

0 comments by Mike Ferguson on 4/24/2015

The NFL Draft is less than a week away as teams gear up for what they hope will be a prosperous 2015 season. Last year in the AFC East, three teams finished with a record of .500 or better including the eventual Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. For all that went right for teams […]

DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 09: Ndamukong Suh #90 of the Detroit Lions sacks Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter of the game at Ford Field on November 09 , 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Dolphins 20-16. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Dolphins Hope for Better Free Agency Results with Suh

0 comments by Mike Ferguson on 3/10/2015

Free agency is underway in the National Football League and the biggest early splash may have been made by the Miami Dolphins. Though it cannot become official until Tuesday, it was reported over the weekend that defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will sign with Miami. In five NFL seasons, Suh has 36 sacks and four Pro […]

CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 06: Jameis Winston #5 of the Florida State Seminoles calls an audible against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game on December 6, 2014 in Greenville, North Carolina. Florida State won 37-35. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Five Reasons the Buccaneers Should Draft Jameis Winston

0 comments by Mike Ferguson on 2/12/2015

Ever since Bill Belichick was handed the Lombardi Trophy for the fourth time, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been on the clock. After being the last remaining winless team in 2013, the Buccaneers finished a league-worst 2-14 in 2014. A number of mock drafts have been published and many of them have Tampa Bay taking […]

ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 14: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Miami Dolphins throws against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 14, 2014 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Big Money to Tannehill Seems Premature for Dolphins

0 comments by Mike Ferguson on 2/10/2015

Reports have surfaced over the last few days that the Miami Dolphins and quarterback Ryan Tannehill are working on a long-term 7-year deal which could be worth upwards of $100 million. Since being taken 8th overall in the 2012 NFL Draft, Tannehill has been the starting quarterback in Miami. Last season, Tannehill enjoyed the best […]

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