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Every year, around this time, we start missing football a little bit. Sure, there are owners meetings, OTAs are starting, and we’re getting a sneak peek at some teams in action, but we’re still more than 3 months from the start of the regular season, and it’s been more than 3 months the Giants hoisted [...] > read more

Eli Manning’s sandwich celebration from SNL: now animated by EA sports (VIDEO)

Published on 2012-05-17 17:24:18

While we were away, Giants QB Eli Manning made his live comedy debut, hosting Saturday Night Live to mostly positive reviews. Thanks to the wonders of technology, I was able to watch the show on DVR, and I mean, it wasn’t like Eli was the funniest host the show has ever seen, but it was definitely one of [...] > read more

Site News: I’m Outta Here

Published on 2012-05-01 10:05:55

That’s right, I’m gone … but no, not for good. Tomorrow I’m leaving the continent for a much-needed vacation, where I will have limited access to the interwebs. As such, you won’t be seeing the same volume of posts that you’ve grown accustomed to around these parts. So for the next two weeks, you’ll just [...] > read more

No Joke: Mohamed Sanu gets drafted by Bengals following prank

Published on 2012-04-28 12:21:03

On Thursday night, Mohamed Sanu fell victim to one of the cruelest hoaxes in NFL draft history. Toward the end of the first round, the Rutgers WR – who was projected to be taken in the 2nd or 3rd round - received a call from someone pretending to be a member of the Cincinnati Bengals organization. The caller told Sanu [...] > read more

The NFL draft sure was different back in 1981 (VIDEO)

Published on 2012-04-28 10:28:49

As we resume with day three of the 2012 NFL Draft, it’s worth looking back on the humble beginnings of the event, to get some perspective on just how far things have come. This awesome video of ESPN’s 1981 draft coverage does just that, showing us a loosely organized get together inside a hotel ballroom, [...] > read more

Giants Fans: check out this David Wilson highlight reel (VIDEO)

Published on 2012-04-27 18:35:22

The Super Bowl Champion New York Giants surprised some people by selecting Virginia Tech RB David Wilson with the #32 overall pick, to finish off the first round of this year’s NFL Draft. After saying goodbye to Brandon Jacobs after the season, and with Ahmad Bradshaw‘s nagging foot problems, GM Jerry Reese said it was “a pretty easy [...] > read more

With Weeden pick, Browns continue their never-ending search for QB (Photo)

Published on 2012-04-27 13:56:21

When the Cleveland Browns selected 28-year-old QB Brandon Weeden with the #22 overall pick in last night’s NFL draft, it shocked a lot of Browns fans everywhere. Leading up to the draft, the Browns front office had been assuring everyone who would listen that they were comfortable with Colt McCoy under center, and were expecting [...] > read more

HOORAY … it’s NFL Draft Day!!!

Published on 2012-04-26 10:22:46

Yes, the day has finally arrived. The 2012 NFL Draft is here – kicking off with the first round tonight – and we couldn’t be more excited about it! As you pore over Mike Mayock‘s one and only mock draft in preparation for this weekend’s festivities, keep in mind that pretty much none of these so-called [...] > read more

The hole just keeps getting deeper for Mickey Loomis and the Saints

Published on 2012-04-24 17:36:15

It just keeps getting worse for Saints GM Mickey Loomis, who according to reports from ESPN’s “Outside the Lines”, “had an electronic device in his Superdome suite that had been secretly re-wired to enable him to eavesdrop on visiting coaching staffs for nearly three NFL seasons”. The period in question was 2002-2004, and now state and [...] > read more

Look how cute Bill Belichick was as a 6-year-old (PHOTO)

Published on 2012-04-20 18:37:46

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick celebrated his 60th birthday this week, but this photo from Belichick family archives shows the dark overlord of NFL coaches during gentler times, as a six-year-old child: Basic math tells us the picture was taken in approximately 1958, and in it we find young William, pre-hoodie, sitting and smiling in the front of [...] > read more

The Steelers throwback uniforms are fairly ridiculous (PICS)

Published on 2012-04-17 17:10:48

The Pittsburgh Steelers unveiled their 80th-season throwback uniform by posting pics on their Twitter page today, and let’s just say … yikes. This bumblebee-esque monstrosity was apparently inspired by the original 1934 Pittsburgh Pirates, and was chosen “to show a unique part of Steelers’ history”: “We wanted to use a jersey that we wore early in our history [...] > read more

Adam Schefter ponders the Madden Curse’s effect on Peytons everywhere (PIC)

Published on 2012-04-11 19:05:50

Today’s deep thought comes to us via Adam Schefter’s Twitter, where he wondered aloud whether the infamous Madden Curse might be stronger than ever: Mind = Blown. It really makes you wonder why anyone would ever want to be on the cover of Madden at this point … let alone campaign for it like Rob [...] > read more

Listen to Gregg Williams’ bounty speech that should end any hope of a Saints appeal (AUDIO)

Published on 2012-04-05 10:25:46

On the very day that Saints head coach Sean Payton and GM Mickey Loomis are appealing their suspensions with the NFL for their involvement in the bounty scandal, Michael Silver of Yahoo! Sports drops a bombshell that should effectively stop that appeal process in its tracks. In it, Silver reveals that defensive coordinator Gregg Williams [...] > read more

New Nike NFL uniforms are pretty much the same (PHOTOS)

Published on 2012-04-03 18:00:33

After much hype and build-up, the NFL unveiled new uniforms from Nike for all 32 teams today … and aside from the Seattle Seahawks, your favorite team will pretty much look the same next year. There had been some concern among fans that Nike was going to redesign every team’s uniform to look like the Oregon [...] > read more

LSU’s Morris Claiborne only scored a 4 on his Wonderlic test

Published on 2012-04-03 10:12:56

At each year’s Scouting Combine, the NFL makes all of the top draft prospects sit down and take the fabled Wonderlic Test – a 50 question exam that must be answered in 12 minutes, and is meant to gauge the athletes’ basic reasoning skills and overall intelligence. The test isn’t necessarily a direct predictor of [...] > read more

Yikes … Ryan Leaf arrested for second time in four days (Photo)

Published on 2012-04-02 16:16:08

Ryan Leaf is desperately crying out for help. Just two days after being arrested for burglary and drug possession, the former #2 overall pick was arrested for a second time in Montana early Monday. And once again, Leaf was busted for … you guessed it, burglary and drug possession. All of this trouble stems from Leaf’s [...] > read more

Watch Jon Gruden interrogate Andrew Luck (VIDEO)

Published on 2012-03-31 15:22:27

ESPN’s Camp Gruden, where former coach Jon Gruden puts the top collegiate QB prospects through the ringer prior to each year’s draft, has become something of an annual tradition. We all remember last year when Cam Newton couldn’t name a single play from his Auburn playbook, which may have scared some people off from the [...] > read more

Check out the Giants new Super Bowl Ring (Photo)

Published on 2012-03-29 13:57:13

Via back-up linebacker Clint Sintim, comes this image of the Giants Super Bowl XLVI Ring, featuring all 4 Lombardi Trophies the franchise has won: Not too shabby. Apparently Sintim jumped the gun with his Twitter post, and an official statement from the team is expected later today. > read more

Browns superfan proposes adjustment to his season ticket package (VIDEO)

Published on 2012-03-27 10:45:10

Cleveland superfan Mike Polk, Jr - previously of the epic “Factory of Sadness” rant - recently received a note from his beloved Browns franchise, reminding him to send in payment for his 2012 season tickets. This is his response: [H/T Scene & Heard] > read more

A Jets fan weighs in on the Tebow trade: “I just don’t get it”

Published on 2012-03-27 10:12:07

In an effort to present the viewpoints of passionate fans from around the NFL, ReadAndReact will occasionally elicit special guest commentary from some of the more rabid fans we know. We’ll ask them to share their thoughts on the biggest news stories of the day, unfiltered and without limit, for your reading enjoyment. GUEST COMMENTARY FROM A [...] > read more

Tim Tebow is really, really, really excited to be a Jet (VIDEO)

Published on 2012-03-26 14:51:40

The New York Jets introduced Tim Tebow as their backup quarterback today, which means that the circus has officially rolled into town for Rex Ryan & Co. The anonymous player quotes and speculation as to whether Tebow will compete for starting time with the newly re-upped Mark Sanchez have already begun, and we’re months away from [...] > read more

Andrew Luck throws a 75-yard bomb into the wind at impressive pro day (VIDEO)

Published on 2012-03-24 13:33:37

Stanford QB Andrew Luck put on a show at his pro day yesterday, turning in a near-perfect performance in Palo Alto and cementing his position as the top quarterback in this year’s NFL draft. And when he was finished with his 48 scripted throws, Luck answered requests for one more deep pass by showing off [...] > read more

Tim Tebow to NY is finally done … after Jets nearly drop the ball

Published on 2012-03-21 20:11:37

UPDATE: OK, it’s done. Tim Tebow is officially a Jet, for the same terms as discussed earlier. Even the Broncos announced it on their Twitter. So … way to not blow it, guys!!! In the words of Bart Scott , I genuinely CAN’T WAIT to hear Rex Ryan explain their thinking on this one. Let the [...] > read more

Goodell drops the hammer on Saints; suspends Sean Payton for 1 year

Published on 2012-03-21 13:30:32

The NFL finally handed down its punishment for the Saints bounty program today, and it’s about as severe as you’d expect from a commissioner trying to clean up the league’s violent image. Head coach Sean Payton has been suspended for one year without pay, and former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams (now with the Rams) has [...] > read more

Colorado Dreamin’: A Broncos fan’s take on the Manning/Elway/Tebow Triangle

Published on 2012-03-20 14:15:24

John Elway dangled a tasty carrot and the former Colt bit. Peyton Manning, arguably the greatest free agent of all time, has chosen the Denver Broncos as team he will ride into the Hall of Fame. The Broncos will now be the hottest team in the league this offseason, and billions of eyeballs will be [...] > read more

Tim Tebow’s prayers are answered? (PIC)

Published on 2012-03-20 10:08:48

Yup … pretty much. Except replace “me” with “the Broncos”, since Timmy probably won’t be sticking around for whatever happens next in Denver. > read more

All Colts grow up to be Broncos … Peyton picks Denver (PIC)

Published on 2012-03-19 16:55:16

And there you have it. After several weeks of furious speculation, Peyton Manning has chosen the Denver Broncos as his next team, and is finalizing his contract - reported to be worth $95 million over 5 years – with the team as we speak. This of course means that Peyton-mania will quickly replace Tebow-mania in the Rocky Mountain state, [...] > read more

Calvin Johnson: No one man should have all that power … or money (VIDEO)

Published on 2012-03-14 14:15:15

The Detroit Lions just made Calvin Johnson the richest wide receiver in the NFL, signing him to an new eight-year contract worth up to $132 million, including $60 million guaranteed. It’s one of the biggest deals in league history, surpassing the contract Arizona gave Larry Fitzgerald last year (8-year, $120 million), and ensures fans in Detroit will [...] > read more

Redskins mortgage their future for RGIII

Published on 2012-03-11 13:27:42

As Peyton Manning narrows his choices between Denver and Arizona, and the Jets elect to extend Mark Sanchez, the importance of having a franchise quarterback – and the difference between the haves and have-nots – is as apparent as ever in the NFL. So on Friday, the Washington Redskins pulled off a trade that rocked the league, acquiring the [...] > read more

Did Peyton Manning’s neck issues start with a Gregg Williams bounty back in 2006? (VIDEO)

Published on 2012-03-08 15:08:11

The two biggest stories in the NFL right now are Peyton Manning’s release from the Colts, and the bounty system run by Defensive Coordinator Gregg Williams while with the Saints and Redskins before them. And now it seems that those two stories might intersect in a most interesting way, as former colts head coach Tony [...] > read more

Peyton Manning bids farewell to Indianapolis; let the bidding wars commence!

Published on 2012-03-07 19:57:59

Today marked the end of an era in Indianapolis as the Colts and owner Jim Irsay held an emotional press conference to officially announce the release of quarterback Peyton Manning, after 14 years with the team. The move was an expected one, as the Colts came up on the deadline to pay Manning a $28 million [...] > read more

Remember the 1989 “Bounty Bowl”? It seems things haven’t changed all that much in the NFL (VIDEO)

Published on 2012-03-06 17:29:51

Here’s a fun little trip down memory lane! Back in 1989, the Buddy Ryan-led Philadelphia Eagles played their rival Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, in a nationally televised game that would forever come to be known as the “Bounty Bowl“. In it, Ryan was accused by Dallas head coach Jimmy Johnson of placing a $200 bounty [...] > read more

Jonathan Vilma put a $10,000 bounty on Brett Favre, and other Gregg Williams-related bounty news

Published on 2012-03-02 20:07:05

Today, the NFL announced that the New Orleans Saints were engaged in a “pay-for-performance” system from 2009-2011, including bounty payments for injuries to opposing players. According to a league memo, 22 to 27 Saints players participated in the program that was administered by defensive coordinator Gregg Williams (now with the St. Louis Rams), and with the knowledge of [...] > read more

Giants fans, re-live the 2012 Super Bowl run with these awesome highlight packages (VIDEO)

Published on 2012-02-27 06:00:17

Earlier this year, we posted a tremendous NY Giants 2011 regular season highlight reel from Youtube user gocolts123456789100, that stood head and shoulders above the average fan-made video. And ever since the Giants wrapped up Super Bowl XLVI, we have been anxiously awaiting his follow-up installment, prior to posting any post-season wrap-up videos. Well, the new [...] > read more

Robert Griffin III ran really, really fast at the combine (VIDEO)

Published on 2012-02-26 13:00:57

Well, this is impressive. Heisman trophy winner Robert Griffin III isn’t throwing at the NFL combine, but he showed off his athleticism today in Indy, sending teams scrambling to trade up for the Baylor QB in April’s Draft. RGIII turned in the fastest 40-yard dash time for a quarterback since 2006, clocking in at 4.41 [...] > read more

ReadAndReact at the 2012 NFL Combine (PHOTOS)

Published on 2012-02-24 17:54:34

TheDarkHorse is back in Indy this week for the 2012 NFL Combine – the league’s annual meat market/job interview session with this year’s crop of top prospects looking to make the jump to the next level. Football’s top brass have all re-convened at Lucas Oil Stadium for the proceedings to assess more than 300 young [...] > read more

Watch Eli Manning cheat at pick-up football as a kid (VIDEO)

Published on 2012-02-23 09:41:27

This Manning home video - in all its 80′s VHS glory – has been on YouTube since 2009, but we hadn’t seen it until recently, and it’s a pretty fantastic slice of football history. Watch young Eli Manning playing a game of pick-up football at his home in New Orleans, with his family looking on. It [...] > read more

Back in 1984, the Los Angeles Raiders were “Wild Boys” (MUSIC VIDEO)

Published on 2012-02-20 10:35:18

Wow … this one really brings us back. It was 1984, and a young MTV was sweeping the nation. In an attempt to tap-in to the up-and-coming music video market, NBC put together a series of sports highlights set to some of the day’s hottest hits for an end-of-year special. To give you an idea [...] > read more

Let the wild “Where will Peyton Manning land?” speculation continue! (PIC)

Published on 2012-02-17 16:39:38

So far, the story of the 2012 NFL off-season is Colts QB Peyton Manning, and where he’s going to play next season. The back-and-forth between Manning and Colts’ owner Jim Irsay has reached a near-comical level of he said-she said, with Irsay saying on Thursday that they’re currently in negotiations with the veteran quarterback. But [...] > read more

Don’t worry, the NFL Combine is just 5 days away!

Published on 2012-02-17 12:02:13

We know how the first few weeks of the NFL off-season can be particularly brutal, as we adjust to having no football on Sundays to plan our lives around. Some have turned to the NBA, Linsanity and the impending charade of All-Star weekend to quench their thirst for sports, while others look toward March Madness, [...] > read more

Read Ernie Accorsi’s 2002 scouting report of Eli Manning, in its entirety

Published on 2012-02-14 17:43:49

The run that Eli Manning and the New York Giants put together this post-season was nothing short of remarkable, and after earning his second Super Bowl MVP, Manning has officially entered the pantheon of the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks. For Giants fans, Manning’s success is vindication for the now-legendary 2004 draft day trade that brought Eli to New York instead [...] > read more

New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI Graphic Novel (PICS)

Published on 2012-02-10 10:10:43

As a tribute to his beloved New York Giants, user Chris in Philly of BigBlueInteractive.com has taken to creating graphic novels representing each of the team’s recent playoff wins. A few weeks ago, we posted parts 1 & 2 of the novel which presented the Giants victories over the Packers and 49ers in the form of Eli [...] > read more

Super Bowl XLVI is even more thrilling mic’d up (UPDATED w/VIDEO)

Published on 2012-02-09 18:54:36

As always, the NFL Films crew was in full force at Super Bowl XLVI, capturing all the sights and sounds of the world’s biggest game as only they can. For this game, the Sound FX team had WR Victor Cruz and LB Michael Boley mic’d up for the Giants, and QB Tom Brady and DT Vince Wilfork wired [...] > read more

Watch these Giants fans react to winning the Super Bowl (VIDEO)

Published on 2012-02-08 10:00:41

So it seems that the trend of fans recording themselves while watching the final moments of a championship game continued on Sunday, with Giants fans everywhere looking to preserve their viewing memories of Super Bowl XLVI – good or bad – for all the internet to see. Fortunately for these fans, Brady’s last-second hail mary fell [...] > read more

Jimmy Kimmel challenges viewers to unplug TV during their Super Bowl party, with predictable results (VIDEO)

Published on 2012-02-07 15:06:49

Jimmy Kimmel has gained some internet notoriety recently by challenging his viewers to pull cruel and unusual pranks on their children, video tape the results and post them to YouTube. The resulting “I told my kids I ate all their Halloween candy” and “I gave my kids a terrible present” were hilarious. Downright mean, but [...] > read more

Will “Bradying” become the hot new thing? (PHOTOS)

Published on 2012-02-07 10:44:21

We all know how “Planking” and “Tebowing” have swept the nation in the past year, giving people everywhere a reason to take ridiculous photos of themselves and post them to the internet, right? Well, following his latest Super Bowl loss, it seems that Patriots QB Tom Brady has spurned a brand new photo-taking trend across [...] > read more

Watch the Giants celebrate on their team flight home from the Super Bowl (VIDEO)

Published on 2012-02-06 13:47:49

Via rookie LB Mark Herzlich‘s Twitter comes this sneak peek at the Giants team flight home from Super Bowl XLVI … and it’s about as raucous and celebratory as you’d expect. Watch as RB Andre Brown leads the team in singing the hot new jam, “I got a ring”: > read more

Your Monday Morning Super Bowl XLVI Round-up

Published on 2012-02-06 10:12:56

Now that the dust has settled from last night’s thrilling Super Bowl contest, here are a few links to get you caught up what you may have missed: Eli Manning has silenced his critics by winning his second Super Bowl MVP, but Shutdown Corner makes the case that Justin Tuck deserved the award too, based on [...] > read more

Eli & Peyton Manning in “Football Cops” (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-06-22 21:31:56

With the lockout giving NFL athletes even more time than usual to hawk products for huge endorsement deals, it should come as no surprise that two of the game’s most prolific pitchmen – the Manning brothers – are taking things to th > read more

Steve Breaston channels his inner poet on the lockout (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-06-09 15:59:21

Cardinals WR Steve Breaston, like most NFL athletes, has a lot of time on his hands these days. And that free time has given Breaston the oportunity to reflect on the ongoing lockout, and what it means for himself, his teammates, the fans, and everyo > read more

VIDEO: Tim Tebow finally admits he’s a fake

Published on 2011-06-03 18:45:53

Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow was on The Daily Show last night to promote his new book, “Through My Eyes”, where Jon Stewart was finally able to get football’s golden boy to admit that most of his image is “fake” (around > read more

What the world needs now is highlights, NFL highlights (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-05-16 14:53:07

During this especially painful off-season, this video serves as a public service announcement, to remind us all why we love the NFL in the first place. In it, you’ll get a healthy dose of all the things we’re patiently awaiting the return > read more

Reggie Bush says what a lot of players are probably thinking about the lockout (PIC)

Published on 2011-05-10 17:45:23

Thanks to Twitter, we get to hear the unfiltered thoughts of our favorite pro athletes. This can be both a good and bad thing (mostly bad). And now, thanks to the NFL lockout, quite a few of these athletes have WAY too much free time on their hands & > read more

VIDEO: Rex Ryan talks lockout, draft & more on Letterman

Published on 2011-05-03 10:38:43

Everyone’s favorite NFL head coach, Rex Ryan, was on the Late Show last night to promote his new book, and host David Letterman took the opportunity to ask the controversial Jets’ coach about some burning issues in the game today ̷ > read more

Mark Ingram, Jr. gets an emotional message from his dad after being drafted (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-04-29 10:54:11

This might have been the most emotional moment from last night’s 1st round of the NFL Draft. Alabama RB and former Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram found himself waiting the longest to hear his name called in the draft’s green room, as h > read more

VIDEO: Roger Goodell gets booed at the NFL Draft

Published on 2011-04-28 21:20:37

As expected, when he stepped up to the podium for the first time at tonight’s NFL Draft, Roger Goodell was showered with boos from the fans on-hand at Radio City Music Hall. The crowd – expressing the frustrations of football fans across > read more

VIDEO: DJ Steve Porter’s NFL Draft Remix

Published on 2011-04-28 15:51:17

We’ll be honest: we’ve never felt this detached from an NFL draft before. The labor dispute has clearly taken its toll, and where we’re normally full-on draft geeks who study relentlessly during the weeks leading up to the event, th > read more

Peyton Hillis wins cover of Madden ’12

Published on 2011-04-28 11:05:31

In what amounts to a total shocker, Cleveland Browns RB Peyton Hillis was chosen to grace the cover Madden ’12. This year, the cover boy of the popular EA Sports’ video game franchise was put up to a fan vote, with 32 players (one from ea > read more

The NY Jets sure know how to draft (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-04-28 10:31:47

In honor of tonight’s start to the NFL Draft, we bring you this look back on some of the more memorable draft picks in the storied history of the New York Jets franchise. From Johnny Lam Jones to Jeff Lageman and Blair Thomas, the Jets’ b > read more

Hooray for Draft Week!! Hooray I say.

Published on 2011-04-25 13:41:16

As you may have noticed, we here at R&R have been feeling a bit disenchanted with the ol’ NFL these days, what with the lockout and ongoing labor discussions hanging over the game like a black cloud of death. I mean, it’s pretty tough > read more

Remember Giovanni Carmazzi? Yeah … he’s a yoga-practicing goat farmer these days

Published on 2011-04-13 11:23:27

One of the big stories this week has been ESPN’s documentary “The Brady 6″, which looks at Tom Brady’s selection in the 2000 NFL draft, and the 6 quarterbacks who were taken ahead of him. After believing he would be taken some > read more

Ben Roethlisberger Sunday Afternoon Interior Decorator Inquiry

Published on 2011-03-27 20:46:27

Nathaniel Stanton: Stanton and Menotti Contemporary Interiors, Nathaniel speaking. Ben Roethlisberger: Hi, I’m calling to see if I could hire an interior decorator for my apartment. NS: You have come to the right place! What is your name, sir? BR: > read more

The NFL Lockout made simple by Taiwanese Animation (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-03-26 12:22:53

� If you, like most Americans, find in-depth investigative journalism to be “just too darn hard”, then this is for you. The folks over at Taiwan’s NMA.tv have been making a name for themselves of late with their series of US ne > read more

VIDEO: 2010 NFL Season in just six minutes

Published on 2011-03-24 10:22:09

Since we’re stuck in this depressed football-less, limbo-like state for the foreseeable future, the good folks at NFL films were kind enough to put together this six-minute recap of the 2010 NFL season. So sit back and enjoy the best highligh > read more

NFL.com’s Adam Rank is serious about a Zbikowski vs. Ochocinco fight night

Published on 2011-03-15 16:42:29

� NFL.com bloggers and fantasy guru Adam Rank has imagined the ultimate NFL fight card, headlined by (real fighter) Tom Zbikowski vs. (real talker) Ochocinco. Take a look! NFL.com’s illustration/design team came up with the poster, which w > read more

Source: Vikes host Locker for private workout

Published on 2011-03-15 11:28:00

National Football Post’s Aaron Wilson cites an NFL source in reporting that the Minnesota Vikings plan to call in Washington quarterback Jake Locker for a private workout Tuesday. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier has been vocal about finding a quar > read more

TheDarkHorse’s 2011 Mock Draft – Picks 11-20

Published on 2011-03-15 00:04:34

For picks 1-5, go here. For picks 6-10, go here. 11. Houston Texans — J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin: We get so many of these projections wrong. The “sure lock” winds up a flaming bust, and players we’re ignoring today — guys > read more

TheDarkHorse’s 2011 Mock Draft (v.1) – Picks 6-10

Published on 2011-03-13 20:13:41

Let’s continue with picks 6 through 10. Picks 1 through 5 are right here. 6. Cleveland Browns – A.J. Green, WR, Georgia: Cleveland’s in a terrible spot. They’re moving to the 4-3, but have nothing along the defensive line. The > read more

TheDarkHorse’s 2011 Mock Draft (v.1) – Picks 1-5

Published on 2011-03-12 21:37:21

The 2011 NFL Draft could serve as our last dose of football for an unfriendly amount of time (especially if you’re an Oakland Raiders fan). Although it’s going to be awkward to watch NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell approach the podium befo > read more

LOCKOUT LETTER FROM AL DAVIS TO OAKLAND RAIDERS PLAYERS: MARCH 11, 2011

Published on 2011-03-12 18:31:38

� OAKLAND RAIDERS 1220 Harbor Bay Parkway Alameda, CA 94502 March 11, 2011 Dear [Player Name]: This is to inform you that the Oakland Raiders (“Club”) will institute a lockout of its players (“Peasants”) as of 12:00 a.m. Eastern time on > read more

March 11, 2011: The Day Football Died

Published on 2011-03-11 17:29:26

Well, it finally happened. The NFL Players Association has filed to decertify as a union, meaning that the labor dispute will head to the courts, and it’s going to be a while before we see pro football played again. And things are likely to g > read more

2011 NFL Scouting Combine photo album

Published on 2011-03-06 16:21:57

A few photos taken at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis: New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin NFL Network lights over Lucas Oil Stadium Denver Broncos general manager Brian Xanders Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier Atlanta Fal > read more

Potential work stoppage dooms some teams more than others

Published on 2011-03-06 14:48:32

The NFL and the NFL Players Association have agreed to a seven-day extension to the current collective bargaining agreement, giving both sides another week to hammer out a deal and prevent the league’s first work stoppage since 1987. The fact t > read more

FRIDAY EVENING NFL OWNERS CONFERENCE CALL: ROGER GOODELL LABOR UPDATE

Published on 2011-03-05 22:34:17

Roger Goodell: ….So essentially, that’s where it stands currently. Do any of you have any questions for me right now? Ralph Wilson: I can’t see anyone? Arthur Blank: It’s a phone call sir. So you shouldn’t see anyone. Bob Kraft: Whats the h > read more

ReadAndReact at the 2011 NFL Combine (PHOTOS)

Published on 2011-02-25 13:28:59

Yep, that’s right. TheDarkHorse is in Indianapolis this week, repping R&R at the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine, and getting the inside scoop on the league’s annual meat market. It’s a wonderland for fans and draftniks, with coaches, > read more

VIDEO: Phil Simms’ NFL Workout (1987)

Published on 2011-02-19 23:33:11

This is incredible on so many levels. Watch as former Giants QB and current CBS NFL Color Commentator Phil Simms throws his hat into the ring of the 80′s fitness craze with the Phil Simms’ NFL Workout. Joining Simms for this wildly-intens > read more

INFOGRAPHIC: There’s only 11 minutes of actual action in an NFL game

Published on 2011-02-15 14:20:06

Ever feel like you spend more time on Sundays watching commercials and talking heads than you do watching football being played? Well, The Wall Street Journal Online put together this fascinating breakdown of four recent NFL broadcasts, and you mig > read more

Raiders Hire Hall Of Famer Rod Woodson as Cornerbacks Coach

Published on 2011-02-14 18:46:33

The Oakland Raiders brought in some Hall of Fame talent today, hiring Rod Woodson as their new cornerbacks coach. Woodson – an 11-time Pro Bowl selection and member of the NFL’s 75th Anniversary Team – spent the majority of his 17-y > read more

UCONN QB Johnny Mac: Football Trick Shot Artist (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-02-13 19:17:47

We’re a few days behind in posting this, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t see it when it hit the ‘net … we’ve just been enjoying our post-Super Bowl decompression, and adjusting back to life without football. By now > read more

Q & A with Michael Oher, Author: “I Beat The Odds”

Published on 2011-02-08 20:09:21

Michael Oher is not your ordinary NFL player. The Ravens‘ second-year Tackle burst into America’s consciousness in 2009 with the release of the hugely successful biopic The Blind Side, based on the much-better 2006 book of the same name > read more

The long, sad road of William “The Refrigerator” Perry (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-02-08 11:43:48

This one will tug at your heart strings. ESPN’s Tom Friend recently re-connected with former Bears DT William Perry, and put together this feature on the man forever known to football fans simply as “The Fridge”. What Friend found w > read more

Monday Morning Super Bowl XLV round-up: Packers outlast Steelers to re-claim Lombardi Trophy

Published on 2011-02-07 10:30:32

The Green Bay Packers are bringing the Lombardi trophy back to Titletown. As the whole world watched, the Packers hung on to defeat Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in Super Bowl XLV, with Aaron Rodgers throwing 3 TDs and taking home the MVP trophy. Green B > read more

ReadAndReact’s Super Bowl XLV Picks

Published on 2011-02-05 10:44:17

Since the big day is almost upon us, we wanted to get our official Super Bowl picks on record for tomorrow’s game. And if you’ve been paying any attention to our picks so far this year, you already know that we’re pretty awful at th > read more

VIDEO: What would the Super Bowl look like if directed by your favorite filmmakers?

Published on 2011-02-04 11:30:55

This clip comes to us from Slate.com, and is a brilliant take on what the Super Bowl broadcast might look like if it the world’s most renowned filmmakers were in the director’s chair. From Quentin Tarantino to Wes Anderson and Jon-Luc God > read more

Does the “G” in the Packers logo stand for “Gullible”? Let’s ask Tiki Barber (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-02-03 17:47:03

Media Day at the Super Bowl rarely delivers any real groundbreaking information, but with thousands of media personalities from all over the world on-hand looking for every angle imaginable, occasionally you find out something new and interesting. > read more

Cleveland’s road to redemption begins at home

Published on 2011-02-02 00:49:17

Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur faces the same tall task that left Chris Palmer, Butch Davis, Romeo Crennel and Eric Mangini in shreds: Winning an AFC North division inhabited by the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens, two of football&# > read more

James Harrison has changed his ways, Mr. Goodell (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-02-01 15:33:28

Super Bowl Media Day is one of biggest circuses in all of sports, and with reporters from all over the world asking the same questions over and over again, it can easily blend into a mind-numbing hum of sports cliches and politically correct answers. > read more

Bill Murray is a huge Bears fan, thinks Ray Nitschke is a pussy

Published on 2011-01-31 11:55:26

This is just fantastic. From the guys over at BlackBook comes this tremendous first-person account of one Green Bay Packers fan’s experience at last weekend’s NFC Championship game. Apparently, while braving the Soldier Field crowd to ro > read more

See, not even the players care about the Pro Bowl (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-01-31 10:28:39

The AFC-NFC Pro Bowl is already the lamest all-star game in all of sports, and this year’s edition didn’t do much to change that perception. I tuned into the game a few minutes late yesterday, only to find the score at an astounding 42-0 > read more

NFLPA Super Bowl Ad: “Let Us Play” (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-01-28 14:55:47

What can I say, it’s a video kind of Friday. This is the commercial that the NFL Players Association produced for the Super Bowl, in an effort to win public sentiment in the current labor negotiations between players and NFL owners. With a pot > read more

VIDEO: NFL Films Presents the best images of 2010

Published on 2011-01-28 11:49:48

In the spirit of our previous post, we would be remiss if we didn’t also share with you this other year-end wrap-up video from the NFL Films Crew. This one is a collection of the best images from the 2010 NFL season as captured by their cameras > read more

VIDEO: NFL Films Presents the best mic’d up moments of 2010

Published on 2011-01-28 11:36:06

Since we’ll be without any real football this weekend (sorry, the Pro Bowl doesn’t count), we thought it would be a good time to look back on the 2010 NFL season to relive some of the best moments of the year. And what better way to do th > read more

America thinks Jay Cutler is the least likeable QB in the NFL

Published on 2011-01-27 23:43:46

Here’s another one for the “winning forgives everything” file: ESPN’s SportsNation is running a poll to find out which current NFL quarterback is the least likeable: Ben Roethlisberger, Michael Vick or Jay Cutler. And in wha > read more

20 Years Ago Today: Giants vs Bills in Super Bowl XXV (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-01-27 16:09:03

Wide right. It’s a phrase that continues to live in NFL infamy. And in looking back on the game that originally spawned the saying, it’s easy to see why. It was 20 years ago today – January 27, 1991 – when the Bills and Giants > read more

Herschel Walker thinks he could still play in the NFL (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-01-27 15:41:01

Last week, we discovered this photo of former NFL great Herschel Walker at age 48, in training for his second professional MMA fight this coming Saturday. Upon seeing the picture, the internet pretty much went nuts, with cynics lobbing accusations o > read more

Packers to leave injured players out of Super Bowl team photo

Published on 2011-01-26 12:33:34

UPDATE: The Packers have apparently caved to public pressure. Rob Demovsky of the Green Bay Press-Gazette has been told that the Packers’ Super Bowl team photo has been moved to Friday, so that all of the players on IR will be included. Whew & > read more

Charles Woodson and the Packers are coming to see President Obama (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-01-24 18:47:54

Lost in all the back and forth over whether Jay Cutler is or is not a wuss seems to be the fact that the Green Bay Packers soundly defeated their third consecutive road playoff opponent, and are headed to Dallas for Super Bowl XLV. As the number six > read more

AFC Championship Game: A Tale of Two GIFs

Published on 2011-01-24 10:03:25

As we all know by now, the Pittsburgh Steelers outlasted the New York Jets in the AFC Championship Game yesterday, winning 24-19 and advancing to Super Bowl XLV. Mike Tomlin‘s crew jumped out to a dominating 24-0 first half lead, and the Steele > read more

Jay Cutler Journal Excerpts: NFC Championship Week

Published on 2011-01-23 14:32:16

Monday January 17 Playing Packers on Sunday. Papers are calling this a big deal. I am the only one in the locker room that reads the paper. Tribune is a rag. The Packers uniforms look stupid. I might have pancakes for dinner. Tuesday January 18 Eat > read more

NFL Haikus: AFC/NFC Championship Game Edition

Published on 2011-01-23 11:08:12

Some NFL haikus to begin the day # # # Workers in Dallas prep stadium for Super Bowl: no star on field # # # Cutler eats pancakes alone in Windy City Lovie paints field green # # # Sanchez stands before three rivers with Fireman Ed Rex texts: “ > read more

The 25 biggest headaches for the Cleveland Browns since 1990 — #25: Gary Baxter

Published on 2011-01-22 22:47:08

The past two decades represent a drawn-out, frightful voyage into deep wilderness for the Cleveland Browns franchise and its faithful followers. Fans of 31 NFL teams are left disappointed each season, but you’d be hard-pressed to name a more sn > read more

VIDEO: Patriots and Jets mic’d up for AFC Divisional Playoff

Published on 2011-01-21 13:46:36

We’ve made no attempt to hide our infatuation with the NFL Network’s Sound FX program, and would be remiss if we didn’t pass along this clip from last weekend’s Patriots-Jets AFC Playoff game. As always, the NFL Films crew pr > read more

Bears vs Packers – an NFL rivalry like no other

Published on 2011-01-21 11:26:07

On Sunday, the Chicago Bears will host their division rival Green Bay Packers for the NFC Championship game. In the storied history of both franchises, it will mark just the second time the teams have met in the playoffs (the first and only time was > read more

Injuries in the NFL: How many games did each team’s starters miss this season?

Published on 2011-01-20 21:09:33

Anybody who spends any significant amount of time watching the NFL (or playing fantasy football for that matter) quickly comes to realize how big of an impact injuries can have on a team’s season. So much so that over the years, I’ve fall > read more

Injuries in the NFL: How many games did each team’s starters miss this season?

Published on 2011-01-20 21:09:33

Holy crap! At age 48, Herschel Walker looks like this (PIC)

Published on 2011-01-20 16:10:01

In case you’ve been asking yourself, “hey, what’s Herschel Walker up to these days?”, wonder no more. The former Georgia, USFL & NFL great has been training for his second professional MMA fight, which is set to take place > read more

Holy crap! At age 48, Herschel Walker looks like this (PIC)

Published on 2011-01-20 16:10:01

VIDEO: Brett Favre asks “What Should I Do?”

Published on 2011-01-20 10:28:46

So the big news (at least at ESPN) this week is that Brett Favre officially filed his retirement papers … again. We didn’t just fall off the turnip truck, so although we may have been fooled 2-3 times in the past, we’re simply not b > read more

VIDEO: Brett Favre asks “What Should I Do?”

Published on 2011-01-20 10:28:46

It’s official: Al Davis IS Monty Burns (PIC)

Published on 2011-01-19 13:32:08

After yesterday’s terrifying press conference, it was only a matter of time before the someone capitalized on the increasingly striking similarities between Raiders owner Al Davis and Simpsons’ cartoon mogul C. Montgomery Burns, to comedi > read more

It’s official: Al Davis IS Monty Burns (PIC)

Published on 2011-01-19 13:32:08

Apparently we’re into comparing NFL personalities to cartoon characters this week. After yesterday’s terrifying press conference, it was only a matter of time before the someone capitalized on the increasingly striking similarities betwee > read more

Bart Scott is Ollie the Weatherman from Family Guy (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-01-19 10:59:49

What can I say? This made me laugh: In case you missed it, watch the original Scott tirade here. > read more

Bart Scott is Ollie the Weatherman from Family Guy (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-01-19 10:59:49

What can I say? This made me laugh: In case you missed it, watch the original Scott tirade here. > read more

Yikes … Al Davis looks like death warmed over (PIC)

Published on 2011-01-18 17:27:51

Al Davis made a rare appearance in front of the press to introduce Hue Jackson as the Raiders new head coach today, and … GAAAAHHH! What in the hell is that?!? The 81-year-old Davis scared the holy bejeezus out of women and children throughout > read more

Yikes … Al Davis looks like death warmed over (PIC)

Published on 2011-01-18 17:27:51

Steelers DE Brett Keisel’s Beard For The Win!

Published on 2011-01-18 10:09:37

As you may know, we here at ReadAndReact appreciate a good beard as much as – if not more than – the next blog. Our love affair with Ryan Fitzpatrick’s beard is well documented, which is why it’s a little disheartening that we > read more

Steelers DE Brett Keisel’s Beard For The Win!

Published on 2011-01-18 10:09:37

VIDEO: Bart Scott treats Sal Paolantonio like Mean Gene Okerlund

Published on 2011-01-17 11:04:48

When the Jets stunned the Super Bowl favorite New England Patriots to advance to the AFC Championship yesterday, Jets LB Bart Scott clearly had a lot of emotions to get off his chest. I mean, after all the build-up and trash talk between these two d > read more

VIDEO: Bart Scott treats Sal Paolantonio like Mean Gene Okerlund

Published on 2011-01-17 11:04:48

VIDEO: Bears fans borrow Blackhawks’ tradition, cheer through national anthem

Published on 2011-01-16 18:49:38

The singing of the Star Spangled Banner at a sporting event is generally only noteworthy if the singer forgets the lyrics, or is otherwise particularly crappy. But recently, there has been a string of genuinely heartwarming anthem videos hitting the > read more

Ravens flail as Steelers come back to win; Antonio Brown does his best David Tyree impression (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-01-16 13:38:12

As expected, yesterday’s AFC Divisional Playoff between the Steelers and Ravens was a knockdown, drag-out fight that went down to the very end, with Pittsburgh storming back for the 31-24 win. Baltimore stunned the home crowd in jumping out to > read more

For Browns fans, a voyage through the wilderness continues

Published on 2011-01-14 22:54:29

And so the Browns begin again. Eric Mangini out. Pat Shurmur in -- through a revolving door that Friday welcomed its third head coach since 2008 and fifth since the team rebooted in 1999. > read more

ReadAndReact’s 2011 NFL Divisional Playoff Picks

Published on 2011-01-14 17:24:29

That’s right folks … we’re back for another round of playoff picks! After the first round, Artie is out to a commanding lead at 3-1 while the rest of the field went a laughable 1-3 last weekend. This week’s picks are hot off t > read more

VIDEO: Carl from ATHF thinks the NFL should switch to a bowl system

Published on 2011-01-14 15:03:56

This is probably my favorite rant yet by our resident cartoon voice of the people, Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Force … specifically his take on the Seahawks win, and what the NFL should do to prevent such atrocities in the future: When a team l > read more

Return of the Jet-I: Patriots vs Jets – Episode 3 (PIC)

Published on 2011-01-14 10:14:03

The NY Post delivered their special preview issue of the AFC Divisional Playoff between the Jets and Patriots today, featuring the amazing cover below. It’s the Return of the Jet-I, starring Bill Belichck as Darth Vader, Rex Ryan as Han Solo, > read more

VIDEO: Wes Welker takes subtle jab at Rex Ryan with 11 references to feet during press conference

Published on 2011-01-13 18:59:04

To absolutely nobody’s surprise, the build-up to Sunday’s Patriots-Jets AFC divisional playoff game has turned into a war of words this week. The never-shy Rex Ryan kicked things early off by criticizing Tom Brady in an attempt to get i > read more

Gary Kubiak infographic will make you wonder how he still has a job (PIC)

Published on 2011-01-13 16:26:07

With all the NFL coaching changes taking place this month, the retention of HC Gary Kubiak by the Texans seems to have flown under the radar a bit. The January 3rd announcement means that Kubiak will be coming back for his sixth season in Houston, af > read more

WHITHER GOEST THOU, ERIC MANGINI, IN THY SHINY CAR IN THE NIGHT?

Published on 2011-01-11 09:06:55

Two years in Cleveland. The family trips to the Galleria mall downtown. The office where you met Mike Holmgren for a final time. He spoke to you about Al Haig, you were barely listening, the snow was falling outside his window. You were thinking of B > read more

Seattle’s 12th Man caused a seismic event during Lynch’s run

Published on 2011-01-10 18:33:34

Everyone knows the Seattle Seahawks fan base - collectively known as the “12th Man” – are one of the loudest home crowds in all of sports. Qwest Field was specifically designed to amplify the noise of the home fans, and it’s > read more

The Oregon Ducks have a power ballad … sung by Sebastian Bach (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-01-10 16:58:34

In case you don’t have a rooting interest in tonight’s BCS championship game (or just forgot about it since the college season ended two months ago), this might give you a reason to cheer for Oregon … at least for tonight. Last week > read more

Hit Of The Week: Ed Reed levels Dexter McCluster, receives game ball (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-01-10 12:33:15

Ravens S Ed Reed has long been one of the game’s most ferocious hitters, and most respected defensive players. But on Sunday, as Baltimore traveled to Kansas City for their Wild Card playoff match-up, Reed found himself with a heavy heart, and > read more

Is Aaron Rodgers the love child of BJ Novak and Ellen DeGeneres?

Published on 2011-01-10 11:01:56

This one comes to us from Reddit/r/nfl user yeahtoast, and it was just too good not to pass along. BJ Novak from “The Office” + comedienne Ellen Degeneres = Packers QB Aaron Rodgers: Too perfect. (click image for larger version) > read more

Packers upset Eagles in Philly; Vick throws end zone INT with chance to win (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-01-09 19:38:00

Cheeseheads and dog lovers everywhere rejoiced tonight as the Packers knocked Michael Vick and the Eagles out of the playoffs with a 21-16 win today in Philadelphia. Green Bay jumped out to a 14-3 halftime lead and their aggressive defense was able t > read more

VIDEO: Rex Ryan’s post-game speech after defeating Indianapolis

Published on 2011-01-09 11:02:26

As we all know by now, the Jets outlasted the Colts in yesterday’s AFC Wild Card game, winning 17-14 on Nick Folk’s last-second field goal. New York was helped along by Jim Caldwell’s inexplicable timeout with :29 remaining that all > read more

Seahawks stun Saints, Marshawn Lynch delivers an incredible final blow (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-01-08 19:27:23

Well that right there is why they play the games. Everybody’s least favorite playoff team, the 7-9 Seahawks, upset the defending champion New Orleans Saints today in Seattle, hanging on for a shocking 41-36 win. The game was a shootout from th > read more

WHITHER GOEST THOU, ERIC MANGINI, IN THY SHINY CAR IN THE NIGHT?

Published on 2011-01-08 16:06:55

Mike Williams’ road from draft bust to comeback story of the year (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-01-08 15:01:48

During the pre-game build up to today’s Saints-Seahawks Wild Card game, NFL Network aired this excellent profile on Seattle WR Mike Williams, who has returned from the brink of obscurity to become the comeback player of the year for Pete Carrol > read more

VIDEO: Beer cups at Qwest Field don’t measure up

Published on 2011-01-08 11:51:42

This video hit the interweb yesterday, and it shows a couple of Seahawks fans doing a quick scientific study with the vendor beer cups at Qwest Field. As you can see from the clip, the “small” 16-oz cups hold the exact same amount of liqu > read more

Reminder: New Playoff Overtime Rules start this weekend

Published on 2011-01-08 10:59:13

If one of this weekend’s Wild Card games happens to be tied at the end of regulation, the NFL will unveil their brand new rules for how overtime will be handled during the playoffs. In case you’ve forgotten about it from when the change w > read more

Carl from ATHF on the Seahawks playoff travesty (VIDEO)

Published on 2011-01-08 07:00:20

Our old pal Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Force is back with his hilariously unique perspective on the NFL, and delivers big time this week with his prediction for today’s Saints-Seahawks Wild Card playoff match-up. As usual, Carl succinctly sums > read more

Can John Elway return Denver to their days of glory?

Published on 2011-01-07 17:21:20

There was some fairly big news in Denver this week that seems to be flying under the radar of the national media, what with all the other coaching changes in the league and the build-up to the playoffs. On Wendesday, the Broncos introduced John Elway > read more

ReadAndReact 2010-11 NFL Wild Card Playoff Picks

Published on 2011-01-07 10:06:58

With Wild Card Weekend kicking off tomorrow, we wanted to get our picks for this weekend’s games on record, along with our pick to win the Super Bowl. And if last year’s picks are any indication, we pretty much suck at this, so don’ > read more

VIDEO: Tom Coughlin tells Giants’ critics “they can kiss my ass”

Published on 2011-01-06 10:50:00

This is pretty awesome. The NFL Films cameras were in the New York Giants locker room after their week 17 win over the Redskins, which left the Giants on the outside of the playoffs looking in with a 10-6 record. Head Coach Tom Coughlin took the opp > read more

The five deadly sins of Mike Holmgren and the Cleveland Browns

Published on 2011-01-05 15:59:21

On Monday, Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren went from wise father figure atop a rebuilding Browns organization, to a man under significant pressure to deliver. It’s one thing to tell a fanbase that Eric Mangini hasn’t met expectat > read more

VIDEO: Packers fan executes difficult reverse Lambeau Leap

Published on 2011-01-05 14:12:52

This comes to us from Sunday’s Packers-Bears game, where Green Bay clinched a playoff berth with their 10-3 win over division rival Chicago. Afterward, QB Aaron Rodgers decided to celebrate with fans by lapping the stadium and giving everyone > read more

Say Goodbye to Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Beard

Published on 2011-01-04 12:03:54

Well, the day we were hoping would never come has finally arrived. As promised, Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick shaved off his epic beard yesterday, putting an official end to our campaign to Save Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Beard. Although the Amish Rifle h > read more

Why Jason Garrett Will Coach the Cowboys Next Season

Published on 2011-01-02 21:28:17

Every generation has a team that seems to have the talent to be elite but, when it comes getting time, time to deliver, for whatever reason, that team isn’t what anyone thought it was. Warren Moon’s Houston Oilers. Randall Cunningham̵ > read more

Eric Mangini deserves a third season in C-Town

Published on 2011-01-02 01:13:20

In a season where four NFL head coaches have been fired heading into Week 17, it doesn’t look good for Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini. There was a sense midseason that the tenuous connection between president Mike Holmgren and Mangini coul > read more

WEEK 17 NFL THOUGHTS & PICKS: NEW YEAR’S EDITION

Published on 2010-12-31 15:47:30

Winners in Bold Carolina @ Atlanta: Carolina ends its mess of a season against the Falcons who are having a fine year. They say that John Fox might be tapped to replace Eric Mangini if he is let go in Cleveland. Something about that is wildly depress > read more

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