Archive for June, 2010

Redskins Offensive Coordinator Shanahan Talks About the Teams Backfield

The question is, and has been…. do the Redskins need to bring in Brian Westrbook?  Do they need a proven 3rd down back that can pick up protections, block, and catch the ball if need be?  Or do they already have adequate personnel to fill that role in the backfield?   Offensive Coordinator Shanahan suggests the [...]

Would Albert Haynesworth Be Worth the Risk to Oakland?

Rumors abound about if and where Albert Haynesworth will traded.  Among the teams, the Oakland Raiders of course, because they have to included in every trade about a malcontent or problem child, right?  So is he worth it? *While the specific effect on the Redskins was minimal (they already had a good D from 2008), [...]

What Would Make This Season a Success to Browns Fans?

With the season right around the corner, I ask you what would make the 2010 season a success in your eyes?  Would it be beating Pittsburgh both times this season? How about 7 or 8 wins in Mangini’s second season as the head coach, or are you looking for improvement in the division with the team [...]

Ravens Safety Reed Says He’s Currently 35%

Ravens safety Ed Reed gave the first indication of when he will be ready to return to the field Friday, but it’s not good news for Baltimore. According to The Baltimore Sun, Reed told SIRIUS XM Radio that he’s currently 35 percent healthy and doesn’t know if he’ll be ready to play when the season [...]

Jets special teams coordinator Mike Westhoff in the Spotlight

Clark Judge recently listed ten assistants who he thinks will play the biggest roles in their respective teams success this year. Jets special teams coordinator Mike Westhoff made the cut: Mike Westhoff, special teams coordinator, N.Y. Jets: I’ll tell you why I have one of the game’s most respected special teams coaches in here: Because [...]

Giants Rookie Safety Chad Jones in Serious Car Accident in New Orleans

We’ll  use this thread to update the latest on the condition of Chad Jones. For more on what happened, read here 12:42 EST: The Times-Picayune says Jones is in guarded condition. 12:45 EST: Pro Football Talk is reporting that doctors are trying to save Jones’ leg. It had been reported that Jones’ leg was broken, [...]

5 Reasons Why Vikings Will Win NFC Title Rematch

“I would love to go beat the Saints,” Favre told his old pal Al Jones of the Biloxi (Mississippi) Sun Herald. “I know I can still play at a high level. Last year was a great year, but it could have been better (winning the NFC Championship).’’ 1. Vikings Will Not Have Minus 4 Turnover [...]

Ravens OL Michael Oher Honored

As reported by the baltimoreravens.com, Michael Oher was the recipient of the “Horizon Award at Wednesday’s Congressional Award Gold Medal ceremony in Washington, D.C.  Oher was joined by 252 recipients of the 2010 Gold Medal (Congress’ highest honor for youth), which recognizes young Americans who have dedicated hundreds of hours of public service to their [...]