Archive for July, 2009

Splitsville! Cowboys QB Romo and Jessica Simpson Call it Quits

The NFL’s biggest power couple seem to be no more, as People magazine reports that Cowboys QB Tony Romo and pop star Jessica Simpson have officially broken off their relationship. The breakup took place sadly enough on the night before Jessica’s 29th birthday. “She is heartbroken,” said the source to the magazine. “She loves Tony. [...]

Why Michael Vick Should NOT be Allowed to Ever Play in the NFL Again

Mike Barthel of Fantasy Football Oasis wrote the following piece he wanted to share with our readers about Michael Vick, and how he should NOT be allowed to ever play in the NFL again. Check it out below: Michael Vick should not be allowed in the league again, period. I’m not a dog person and [...]

Buccaneers Dump Veteran QB Brian Griese

The Buccaneers usually carry about 10 QB’s on their roster as training camp rolls around (or so it seems), but those times may be changing with new head coach Raheem Morris in charge, as today the team parted ways with veteran QB Brian Griese. The announcement came oddly enough at the bottom of the press [...]

Cowboys Voted by America as the NFL’s Most Hated Team

It seems that the sports nation (according to ESPN that is) has spoken when it comes to the teams that NFL fans across America love to hate. Mike Sando of ESPN wrote today about a poll that some 870,000 readers of ESPN took on 25 topics, and one of great interest was the amount that [...]

2009 Gridiron Gab Team Previews: Baltimore Ravens

This one’s for Vince Lombardi, John Madden, Dick Butkus, Mean Joe Greene, Jim Brown, Bronco Nagurski, Dick “Night Train” Lane, Ronnie Lott, Ray Nitschke and every other old-school football purist who ever walked the Earth. In an era dominated by spread offenses and speedy, fleet-footed finesse playmakers, the Baltimore Ravens are a refreshing relic. They’re [...]

Fantasy Outlook: Vikings RB Chester Taylor

I started my fantasy outllook features by taking a look at Adrian Peterson, so I figured it was only fitting to follow that up with some analysis as to how his back up will fare in fantasy leagues this season. THE GOOD: Chester Taylor has been one of the best backup running backs in the [...]

The Colts Mathis: One of the Most Underrated Pass-Rushers in the NFL

I have always been a fan of Robert Mathis. It’s not because he has the same birthday as me (February 26), it’s just that I like how he plays. He is just a fun player to watch when he is on the field. Countless times, you see sacks every Sunday coming from no other then [...]

Free Agent DT Thornton Turns Down Lions

The Lions continue to tweak their roster as training camp gets closer, but one player that will not be joining the team is DT John Thorton. The Detroit News reports that Thornton turned down an offer to join the Lions: The Lions’ offseason roster overhaul isn’t complete, but free agent defensive tackle John Thornton likely [...]