On Sunday, many of us will be sitting on couches happily watching the Super Bowl and celebrating the season that was. For others, that's not quite enough, and they need something to fill in the gap. For many, Super Bowl 47 betting will provide that extra bit of enjoyment. Some people bet on the game's […]

Too often we forget that there is a human element to sports that goes beyond the final score of a game. This week, a cheerleader for the Baltimore Ravens is giving us a reminder about that very theme. Courtney Lenz is a 5-year veteran of the Ravens cheerleading squad, according to ABC News, and she'll […]

This weekend's big game will be a contrast from recent Super Bowls. Instead of the usual high octane offense vs. mid-grade defense, we'll be seeing two great defenses vs. two potentially explosive offenses. It's because of that combination that the Ravens and the 49ers made it to the Super Bowl. Here's five factors for each […]

It's no secret that Roger Goodell is not an adored figure among NFL players, and a USA today poll of players confirmed that today. According to the poll, 61% of NFL players disapprove of the job Roger Goodell has done as commissioner of the NFL, leaving an approval rating of just 39%. 300 players were […]

The future of the Pro Bowl is uncertain following yesterday's all-star event. Its fate will be decided over the course of the coming offseason, and there's no specific timeline in place for the commissioner and the NFL to make a decision about the possibility of a Pro Bowl in 2014, but that shouldn't take away […]

Gregg Williams potential return to coaching in the NFL has been one of the big story lines during Pro Bowl week. It's expected that the Titans will bring him on as their new assistant head coach, but if you watched the Titans in 2012, that role could expand quickly once the season gets started. The […]

This year's Pro Bowl will be the most influential all-star event in recent history. Virtually every pro series in the United States incorporates an all-star event into their schedule, but the NFL's is unique in that it comes at the end of the season. It's always been an afterthought, but if nothing changes this year, […]

Sean Payton is back in the New Orleans Saints' fold. The NFL announced today that Sean Payton has been reinstated by the NFL, effective immediately. "We had a very productive discussion," commissioner Roger Goodell said in a released statement. "Sean fully complied with all the requirements imposed on him during his suspension. More important, it […]

The most confusing team in the NFL continues to be the New York Jets. The current saga of complete confusion began last year when the Jets traded for a backup quarterback, Tim Tebow. At the time, it seemed as if owner Woody Johnson was adamant about bringing in Tebow, but now, Johnson is saying Tebow […]

On a third down play late in the fourth quarter, the Atlanta Falcons seemingly completed a pass to move the chains. The ball seemed to touch the ground, and it was challenged by Jim Harbaugh. The call was upheld, and Harbaugh treated us to one of the best reactions to a call in recent memory. […]

Now that the eight open coaching positions have all been filled, we can begin to evaluate the selections and the likelihood those new coaches will succeed. For our purposes today, we'll simply start with the coach I feel has the best chance to succeed and work our way to the coach I believe has very […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have ended their coaching search, selecting Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley as their next head coach, the team announced today. Bradley had been the Seattle Seahawks' defensive coordinator since 2009. The hire is somewhat surprising considering a trend towards hiring offensive coaches to lead teams. It's also surprising considering the Jaguars […]