Alright, now that Week 16 is almost done, there are only 5 spots left in the “NFL Post-Season Tournament” (colloquially known to you and me as the Playoffs) and the NFL has moved around their schedules for Sunday the 27th. So now, you can sit and wait even longer as you develop ulcers and agonize [...]
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ESPN analysts debate best-looking QB
I’m sittng here at the computer with my TV tuned to ESPN. At the end of “NFL Live” there’s a mention by host Trey Wingo of a survey by some economists that indicated that good-looking quarterbacks are better paid than those who aren’t so handsome. It seems pretty ridiculous, but I found an article that [...]
Steelers win North by 4 points and ångströms
Pittsburgh Steelers fans (hi Sam!) can all thank their lucky stars for instant replay. In a game that was, to quote Jim Ross, “bowling shoe ugly”, the Steelers used a stifling defense and a little bit of luck to beat the Baltimore Ravens 13-9 yesterday to claim their 4th AFC North title in the last [...]
Romo’s turn for a T.O. backstabbing
I guess it comes as no surprise that the Dallas Cowboys are on the road to being torn apart by Terrell Owens. After all, he’s already left two teams after clashing with the starting quarterback. This time it’s Tony Romo who’s feeling the Wrath of Terrell, and this time some of the blame — in [...]
Eagles: There they go again?
If you were as surprised as I was by the Philadelphia Eagles’ run to the NFC East title in 2006, winning their last 5 games with Jeff Garcia at quarterback in place of the injured Donovan McNabb, brace yourselves: an even more shocking sequel may be in store.
As wretched as they looked two weeks ago [...]
Seeing the wheels fall off in Cleveland
Week 14 of the NFL provided some atrocious games for a lot of AFC football fans this week. Pittsburgh made Matt Cassel look like the inexperienced kid he actually is and not the god that passed for 1000+ over the last few weeks. The Jets suddenly looked very mortal when the Broncos bullied them into submission. [...]
For sale cheap: used QB. Contact Andy Reid at…
The Donovan McNabb era in Philadelphia effectively ended today. After another dismal first-half performance (8 for 18, 59 yards, 2 interceptions, a lost fumble and a 13.2 passer rating), Eagles coach Andy Reid replaced McNabb with Kevin Kolb, their top pick in the 2007 draft. Not that it’s helped. As I write this, Kolb has [...]
NFL tickets for $6.50!
I recently read an item (I think it was at philly.com) about how Eagles fans interested in seeing a road game could do so a little more cheaply. The article suggested going to Cincinnati, as the Bengals’ struggles have led some ticket-holders to put them up for sale at reduced prices.
Sure enough, right now on [...]
Dumb NFL play of the week
With Jon Kitna out with a back injury, Detroit Lions backup quarterback Dan Orlovsky made the first start of his NFL career yesterday against the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome. In the first quarter the Lions recovered an Adrian Peterson fumble at the Detroit 1-yard line. Orlovsky threw two incomplete passes, and then…well, see for [...]
Warren Sapp, “Dancing” diva
TMZ reports on their website (and their highly entertaining, snarky TV show) that former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Warren Sapp is acting out behind the scenes of ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.” Sapp, who retired after the 2007 season, is a contestant on the current season of the show. TMZ says that Sapp is [...]
Misguided quote of the week
I read this in the paper the other day. Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor was talking about the AFC South: “Our division, I think, is the best in football regardless of what people say about the NFC East. I don’t think the NFC East can match up against the AFC South teams when you [...]
