Burning question: do the Buffalo Bills resign Stevie Johnson?

The lockout has ended and the Buffalo Bills are ready to play some football. The Bills come out of the gates faster than a v10 engine with a 3-0 start including a win against the bullies of the AFC East the Patriots. A tough loss against the Bengals put them at 3-1 but they were […]

Burning question: do the Denver Broncos commit to the read-option?

The year of the Tebow. This is likely how the season that just wrapped up will go down in history. The Packers had a great run going, but then they ran into the Chiefs of all teams. A few other players emerged as stars, but no one came close to capturing the collective imagination of […]

Five storylines to watch this offseason

With the bright lights of the Super Bowl dying down, we turn our attention to the long NFL offseason, which won’t end until teams start reporting for training camp in late July. Here are 5 questions that warrant your attentions this offseason. 1. What kind of deal is waiting for Peyton Manning once he reaches […]

Burning question: will the Chicago Bears pay Matt Forte?

Probably the most important question facing new Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery is what to do with Matt Forte. The star running back and 2008 second-round pick is scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency when the new league year begins March 13. The obvious answer is that the Bears absolutely have to pay the […]

Burning question: who do the Bengals target with 1st round picks?

Last year, the Cincinnati Bengals were in a complete state of chaos. Their franchise quarterback, Carson Palmer, was refusing to return to the team, even threatening retirement if he was not traded. It was unclear how their defense would stand up in 2011, and their offense seemed completely devoid of talent. Fast forward one year […]

Welcome back Randy Moss

According to Mike Florio, Randy Moss wants back in the NFL. Are we surprised? Not even a little. Frankly, I was shocked when he retired. That along with the historic fall of Terrell Owens produced a quiet season in 2011 from the shenanigans point of view, but it seems that 2012 will be a different […]

Star Wars, NFL style!

This weekend nerds (including myself) around the world will be headed back to the theatre for Star Wars. Star Wars episode one is back in theatres this weekend but this time new and improved and in 3D. Although everyone and their weird friend who dresses up like Chewbacca considers the Phantom Menace a huge disappointment, […]

Anatomy of a hail mary

Considering how close the Patriots’ last gasp shot at the endzone was to being the greatest play in NFL history, I think it’s time that we break down just what it takes to successfully complete a hail Mary. To start, there are two types of hail Mary plays. First up is the straight catch. In […]

The trap of mediocrity

The Indianapolis Colts are in the best position they could have dreamed of as they near the end of the Manning era. Go ahead and let that sink in. Yes, Peyton Manning’s inability to play a down this season was the best thing that could have happened to the Indianapolis Colts for more than one […]

Chad Ochocinco to change name back to “Johnson”

Common, all of you are secretly wishing you had the gall to change your name to something you love. I personally would change my name to Shane Macbook if I had the stones for it. Then again, I would probably have to worry about Apple suing me too. Well, it was a thought. One of […]

Chasing Robert Griffin III: the Redskins’ offer by the draft chart

This is part four of our, er, three-part series inside the minds of the men chasing after Robert Griffin III. We dive back into the head of Mike Shanahan as he mulls his final offer. Read Shanahan’s initial thoughts here.  Well, That went well. I chatted with my buddy Mike Holmgren and he was cagey as ever. […]

Thoughts on 2013 Super Bowl odds

True, it may be early to begin asking who will be next year’s Super Bowl winner, but that’s not going to stop Vegas. The odds of winning next year’s big game are out, and there’s some striking oddities. Let’s take a closer look. New England Patriots 5-1 It’s often said that the Super Bowl loser […]

Chasing Robert Griffin III: what would Cleveland offer for the #2 pick?

Using “Being John Malkovich” technology, ThisGivenSunday leads you inside the mind of Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren, as he considers making a transformative trade offer to the St Louis Rams, and drafting Robert Griffin III.This is the third of a three-part series. Mike Holmgren here. Before you ask, my mustache is doing fine thank you. […]

Chasing Robert Griffin III: will the Redskins make an offer for the #2 pick?

Using “Being John Malkovich” technology, ThisGivenSunday leads you inside the mind of Washington Redskins coach/de-facto GM Mike Shanahan, as he considers making a transformative trade offer to the St Louis Rams, and drafting Robert Griffin III.This is the second of a three-part series. As I, Mike Shanahan, stare into the mirror, I say to myself, […]

Chasing Robert Griffin III: what would Miami offer for the #2 pick?

Using “Being John Malkovich” technology, ThisGivenSunday leads you inside the mind of Miami Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland, as he considers making a transformative trade offer to the St Louis Rams, and drafting Robert Griffin III.This is the first of a three-part series. Welp, we just finished 6-10, another beyond-mediocre year under my watch. If my […]

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