Archive for September, 2009

Redskins Defense Does Enough to Hold Off the Rams in a 9-7 Win

After losing to the Giants a week ago, and losing at home to the Rams last season, the Redskins have no problems taking a 9-7 win for their first win of the season Sunday at home. The Redskins were limited to three field goals from Shaun Suisham of 21, 28 and 23 yards, but combined [...]

Browns without RB Davis; Jerome Harrison to Play

The Browns will be without rookie running back James Davis, as he is among the inactives for the game today. Jerome Harrison, who hasn’t seen game action since the preseason opener, is active today and is expected to back up Jamal Lewis. The Browns have no starting lineup changes. The Browns’ other inactives are Marquis [...]

FC Rowdy Picks for Week 2

Usually there are a number of surprising results in Week 1 which creates false favorites and underdogs in Week 2 of the NFL season. Well, not so much this year. Actually, only two upsets straight up and the more astute among us (modesty forbids me) were on the money ` at least against the spread [...]

Some Gambling Thoughts and Picks for Week Two

Early in the week, I considered penning an article on the woes of our O-Line, but, when I read the avalanche of negative stories, thought I’d avoid “piling on.” So, here goes… Gambling thoughts for Week 2 Number one, I don’t see anything which appears to me a lock (versus the spread) this week. Therefore, [...]

Chargers Jamal Williams out for the Season

The San Diego Chargers came into this season excited about the fact that for the first time in recent history, they were very healthy. That all changed Monday night when several players went down with various injuries. On Saturday, the Chargers announce that they were placing DT Jamal Williams on Injured Reserve, thus ending his [...]

Technically Speaking: Breaking Down Stafford’s First Pro Start

As I was breaking down the film of Matthew Stafford’s first start and going back to read my previous Stafford breakdowns I realized two things. First, there were typically a few very common themes on almost every play. Second, those were really long articles. In the interest of efficiency I decided to change up the [...]

Week Two Preview: Indianapolis at Miami

On Monday evening, the Colts will embark on the most difficult portion of their 2009 schedule. They return to a place that holds many great memories for Colt players and fans alike, but the atmosphere will be a little more hostile than it was during their last visit to Miami. The Colts have been one [...]

Rice, Smith Headline Hall Of Fame Nominees

Lots of nominees – 131, to be exact – are on the list for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which will take place in Canton, Ohio. This year’s list has some heavy hitters, including former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice, former Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith, WR Tim Brown, RB Herschel [...]