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Archive for September 2009
2009 NFL Season: Week 4 – What to Watch For
Five things on my radar this week: 1. Packers at Vikings. Revenge is a dish best served old. I have this feeling that the Vikings may not be served by the spectacular success of last week’s win vs. the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners are a team that lacks the offensive punch and balance of … Continue reading
Why the Steelers are Stumbling
The 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers have a record of 1-2 after three weeks. This Sunday, they face a perennial playoff challenger in the San Diego Chargers. The Steelers defeated the Chargers twice last season, including in the post-season. While last season ended with a win over the Arizona Cardinals in the Super Bowl, this season appears … Continue reading
2009 NFL Season: A Question of Evolution
The NFL game is changing — and fast. Take a look at the top rushers, by yards per game: Adrian Peterson LaDainian Tomlinson Clinton Portis Edgerrin James Jamal Lewis Larry Johnson Fred Taylor Ricky Williams Steven Jackson Willie Parker The old guard doesn’t have much time left. Now, take a list at the top wide … Continue reading
Did Byron Leftwich Get a Raw Deal?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced today that QB Byron Leftwich will be replaced in the position by Josh Johnson. Former Kansas State star and QB of the future Josh Freeman will be promoted to #2. Johnson replaced Leftwich in yesterday’s 24-0 loss at the hands of the New York Giants. But did Raheem Morris do … Continue reading
2009 NFL Season: Week 3 – A Look Back
Let’s get to it. 1) New York Jets 24, Tennessee Titans 17. The Jets are 3-0 and looking good. The Titans are 0-3 and looking like they have no answers. I wrote last week that Kerry Collins was on the verge of getting exposed. He was. Collins finished this close game with 13 consecutive incompletions. … Continue reading
2009 NFL Season: Week 3 – What to Watch For
Each week, the NFL schedule provides intriguing story lines. This week is no different. Here are a five things I’ll be watching this week. 1. Pick me! No, pick me! Interception prone Jake Delhomme faces off against interception happy Tony Romo in INT Bowl 2009. Defenders on both teams have to be salivating. There is … Continue reading
2009 NFL Season: Week 3. On the Verge of Getting Exposed
As the 2009 season begins to take shape, there are a few trends that may be emerging. I believe there are a few players who are on the verge of being exposed. In some instances, these players “are who we thought they were.” We didn’t really think they were great. However, they may have been … Continue reading
NFL Hall of Fame: Fan Voting
The NFL, in partnership with an over-the-top corporate entity, has developed a very intriguing web site for people interesting in voting on the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010. The site features graphics to tell you how other fans have voted: by favorite team, by age, by gender, by region. The site has … Continue reading
2009 NFL Season: The Meaning of 2-0
It is hard to say what the meaning of making it through the first two weeks will mean for this season. I suspect that it can’t hurt. In the case of the San Francisco 49ers, they’ve already beaten the favorite to win the division on the road and beaten the perennial division winner (while knocking … Continue reading
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