Ranking NFL Network’s top 10 players of 2013

On Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, NFL Network will unveil the top 10 players on their latest top-100 list, but we already have our hands on the 10 names that will be listed. Let's break down the final 10 players to be listed and predict the order they'll land in on Thursday. The final 10, […]

Is the Stanley Cup better than the Lombardi Trophy?

For NFL fans, hockey represents the only major sport that covers much of the offseason that involves significant hitting. That's part of the draw of hockey as well as the NFL. Last night, the Chicago Blackhawks capped an amazing season by scoring two goals in the final 1:30 of game six of the Stanley Cup […]

Geno Smith thinks he’s making major progress

The Jets are in a difficult position. They're head coach needs to win now, which would seem to indicate that Mark Sanchez has a good chance of starting over Geno Smith. In the long run, however, it would seem more beneficial to get Geno Smith up to speed sooner rather than later. If what Smith […]

Kirk Cousins could be the new Matt Flynn

As good news continues to pour in about Robert Griffin III's rehab, it seems likely that their star quarterback will be ready to go for week one of the regular season. It also seems likely that the team will be led through their preseason routine by Kirk Cousins. Last year, in relief of the injured […]

5 lessons Ray Lewis could teach Aaron Hernandez about looking guilty

Who would have thought that mass media would swarm the New England Patriots for a story that does not focus on Tim Tebow? Broadcasters smell O.J. Simpson’s blood in the water with the investigation of the death of Odin Lloyd and the possible connection to Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. Hernandez is doing everything he […]

Who’s the most enigmatic team in the NFL?

Part of my job involves trying to figure out which teams are rising, which are falling and which are staying about the same. In most cases, that's a relatively simple procedure. Will the Patriots be a Super Bowl contender? Where will the Raiders finish the season? Are the Packers still a great offense? Then again, […]

NFC West: June stock watch

San Francisco 49ers, FLAT: The 49ers are a favorite to win their division, and many think they have what it takes to make it back to the Super Bowl. They'll need another big season and postseason from Collin Kaepernick, and he'll have to prove last season wasn't a fluke. The 49ers were probably the better overall […]

Peyton Manning is ready for a breakout year

The title says it all in a stupid way. Peyton Manning is ready for a breakout year, as if he hasn't had a number of "breakout" years. Still, Manning showed us last year that he's as good as ever, and in Denver, he has as many options as he's ever had. That's why this breakout […]

AFC West: June stock watch

Denver Broncos, FLAT: There's still no reason to believe the Broncos won't be Kings of the AFC West for the foreseeable future. All indications are that business is going smoothly, and Peyton Manning is as good, if not better, than ever. The scary part is this may be the best overall team he's ever played for, leading […]

Aaron Hernandez could keep guaranteed money even if he’s unable to play

Players being unable to perform is nothing new in the NFL, and with reports flying around that an arrest warrant may be forthcoming for Aaron Hernandez, it seems possible that he may not be able to take the field for the New England Patriots this season, making this find all that more interesting. According to […]

Robert Griffin III passes rehab milestone

The Washington Redskins will be relying on Robert Griffin III, and his knee, to take them back to the playoffs in 2013. As he continues his remarkable recovery, he's yet to face a significant setback. Mike Jones of the Washington post tweeted yesterday that Griffin has gone three straight days of making cuts and changing […]

NFC South: June stock watch

Atlanta Falcons, FLAT: When you're at the top of your division, there's no where to go but down. Luckily for the Falcons, they're holding steady as the class of the NFC South. The Saints will pose a more difficult challenge than they did last season without Sean Payton, but the Falcons are the more complete team. There's […]

Aaron Hernandez asked to leave Gillette Stadium

Yesterday, Aaron Hernandez made a trip to Gillette Stadium, presumably just trying to get out the spotlight for a little while. His visit didn't last long, however. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, a source with knowledge of the decision said that Hernandez was only in the building for about 35 minutes. Patriots security, after […]

JaMarcus Russell is thin! (sort of)

Few have ever questioned JaMarcus Russell's talent and ability. Instead, it's always been about his approach to the game and his work ethic. That's why Russell didn't cut it in Oakland and was out of football only three years after he was drafted first overall.  But Russell seems to have his head on straight as […]

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