Archive for June, 2011

The Raiders Have What It Takes To Win The AFC West

Just as the Kansas City Chiefs emerged as AFC West Champions for the first time since 2003, the Oakland Raiders became the first team in NFL history to sweep their division and miss the playoffs. Both clubs are equipped with young talent, veteran leadership and drive from the coaching staff, but will also have to [...]

Bills to Bust Out New Uniforms Tonight in Buffalo

Could the new threads look like this? It’s a historic day for the Bills, who tonight will roll out new uniforms. The team has worn their current uniforms since 2002. The team introduced a 1960s-style throwback home uniform in 2005. Those throwbacks, however, have been worn only twice a season. “One of the things we [...]

Jets WR Edwards Involved in Minor Car Crash

Authorities say Jets receiver and former Michigan standout Braylon Edwards was involved in a minor car crash on the Detroit River island park of Belle Isle. Officer Phillip Cook said Edwards was driving a two-seat sports car with an unidentified passenger about 3:40 a.m. Friday when he lost control, drove off the road and into [...]

Pressing Their Luck

NFL scouts will be watching Andrew Luck really closely on September 3rd, when his much-heralded senior season begins at home against San Jose State. Who will land this prized, brilliant prospect? The teams that will be in the best position to land the top spot or trade up for it would be towards the top. [...]

Former Giants RB Barber and WFAN’s Mike Francesa Spar in Interview

Former Giants running back Tiki Barber and WFAN’s Mike Francesa butted heads in a lively Wednesday radio interview, causing Barber to bristle and one of his former Giants teammates to sound off against the WFAN host on Twitter. Barber, who intends to return to NFL next season, sparred with Francesa, the highlights coming when Barber’s [...]

Following Wrist Surgery, Packers LB Hawk Should be Ready For Camp

Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk, had surgery on his right wrist in February. Hawk told Greg Billing of the Dayton Daily News that the “last piece of hardware” was removed two weeks ago. He doesn’t expect to miss time during training camp, if there is one. Hawk plans to give his wrist a test during the [...]

Packers: NFL Talks In Positive Direction

Legendary senior writer jclombardi looks at nfl lockout and its direction. NFL TALKS IN POSITIVE DIRECTION  

Redskins TE Cooley Says Plaxico Burress Worth the Risk

Regardless of what the Redskins do with Donovan McNabb or Albert Haynesworth, they have another glaring deficiency on their team-wide receiver. Sure, they will probably try to re-sign Santana Moss and they drafted some rookies but no one they currently have on their roster exactly screams big-play receiver. According to Steve Wyche of NFL.com, Redskins [...]