Archive for November, 2010

GridironGab Week Twelve Preview – Philadelphia at Chicago

1. Michael Vick’s Versatility There isn’t a quarterback in the league who has shown the type of versatility that Michael Vick has shown this season. He’s always been an elite running quarterback, but he is showing everyone that he can be just as deadly with his arm. This is bad news for teams around the [...]

Gridiron Gab Week Twelve Preview – Tampa Bay at Baltimore

Week 12: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Baltimore Ravens Sunday November 28, 2010 4:15 PM Line: Ravens -8 O/U 41 It took roughly 52 minutes for it to happen,but the Ravens finally did what the good teams are supposed to do, put mediocre teams away with extreme prejudice. With Ray Lewis’ pick six, and Ed Reed’s [...]

Henne looks to be the Dolphins starting QB Sunday in Oakland

According to the Sun-Sentinel, which cites a source close to the Miami Dolphins, head coach Tony Sparano is leaning towards starting third year quarterback Chad Henne over the veteran Tyler Thigpen this week against the Oakland Raiders. Henne is returning from a displaced knee that he suffered during the Tennessee game two weeks ago in [...]

Gridiron Gab Week Twelve Preview – Pittsburgh at Buffalo

The Steelers, still smiling off beating the Raiders by 32 last week, will take their show on the road Sunday when they travel to play the Bills in Buffalo. The Bills have had a tough year with former Steelers assistant, Chan Gailey, winning just twice. On the other hand, they put up 49 last week [...]

Packers Profiles: Colledge & Nance

Senior writer jclombardi profiles Packers LG Colledge and rookie RB Nance. Clipped from: gnb.scout.com (share this clip) Colledge An ‘Ironman’ Along Offensive Line–Daryn Colledge is having a solid bounce-back season for the Packers. Whether it requires a visit to the chiropractor, getting a massage, using the training staff when he needs to, or just plain [...]

Dolphins Not Likely to Have WR Marshall Sunday in Oakland

It appears that the Fins will not have wide receiver Brandon Marshall for their Sunday matchup in Oakland, as he didn’t practice again Friday due to a hamstring injury. Reports say that it’s unlikely he’ll travel with the team to Oakland for Sunday’s game. Marshall, the team leader in receptions (58) and yards (693), hasn’t [...]

Packers: Favre Watch

Senior writer jclombardi reviews funny Favre watch stories. Clipped from: www.espnmilwaukee.com (share this clip) Packers ‘rid’ themselves of Favre, move on: While you never say never when it comes to Brett Favre, it would appear that the Green Bay Packers will never again have to endure the circus that comes with facing their former iconic quarterback [...]

Gridiron Gab Week Twelve Preview: Kansas City at Seattle

After a loss in New Orleans last week, the Seattle Seahawks return to Qwest Field Sunday to renew a former longtime rivalry from the team’s days spent in the AFC West as they take on the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s been seven seasons since the Chiefs (6-4) have won their division, but help from a [...]