The New York Jets coaching carousel has made many stops, with not much momentum in between. Owner Woody Johnson reached out for help from former general managers, Charley Casserly and Ron Wolf, which likely is the reason the new brain trust is taking their time while staying mum. Jets fans may be impatient, but Johnson seems to finally understand that this is the logical way … [Read more...] about Dan Quinn favorite for New York Jets coaching gig
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Chargers topple the Packers in a sloppy match-up; Preseason Notes and Links
Football has finally arrived, at least sort-of. In one of the first preseason match-ups of the year, turnovers were the name of the game as the San Diego Chargers and Green Bay Packers combined for seven of them. Don't be fooled into thinking the scrubs were at fault either because star quarterbacks Philip Rivers and Aaron Rodgers had three of them. Despite making a comeback … [Read more...] about Chargers topple the Packers in a sloppy match-up; Preseason Notes and Links
2012 Fantasy Football Preview: D/ST
Football fans, you’re Christmas is right around the corner. Preseason games have already started and the regular season is right around the corner. Nearly as important, the fantasy football season is finally here! In the coming weeks, we will prepare you ready for the upcoming fantasy season by breaking every position. First up, we'll rank the top the top defense & special … [Read more...] about 2012 Fantasy Football Preview: D/ST
Lions Return Home to Face the Chargers
The odds makers have predicted that the San Diego vs. Detroit game on Christmas Eve will be even. Norv Turner’s teams traditionally perform at a much higher level during the latter portion of their seasons. This year is no exception, leaving fans of both camps wondering what will transpire at Ford Field. The Lions have a 9-5 record heading into the last two weeks … [Read more...] about Lions Return Home to Face the Chargers
Detroit Lions Solidify Hold on NFC Wild Card Slot
Adrian Peterson and Christian Ponder were hobbling heading into Sunday’s contest at versus the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. The former decided to sit it out while the latter tried to make a go of it. The result dictated that they both should have let other players take the field in their place. The hardest call in sports besides the charge or block in basketball is whether … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions Solidify Hold on NFC Wild Card Slot
Former Patriots, Chargers, Falcons WR to be Iowa Hawkeyes Honorary Captain
Remember the name Tim Dwight? Or Timothy Deutch Dwight, Jr. originally taken by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft. Dwight, who has the sweetest nickname ever "white lightning," is perhaps best known for his 94-yard kickoff return TD for Atlanta in Super Bowl XXXIII. He has also played for the San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots, New York Jets … [Read more...] about Former Patriots, Chargers, Falcons WR to be Iowa Hawkeyes Honorary Captain
Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: AFC West
With the NFL lockout finally behind us, football fans can finally turn our attention from the courtrooms and onto the field, where it belongs. In the coming weeks, I will rank the fantasy studs, duds and sleepers for each division. Today, the AFC West goes under the microscope. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: AFC West
NFL Talking Points: Phillip Rivers, Jay Cutler, Harbaugh, Haynesworth, Dalton and More
-Norv Turner and the San Diego Chargers perpetually get out of the starting blocks slowly in September. For some reason, discussions of the top NFL quarterbacks begin and end with Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. The passing yards leader last season was none other than Phillip Rivers. The other two have been great longer, but Rivers accumulated that statistic with a lackluster … [Read more...] about NFL Talking Points: Phillip Rivers, Jay Cutler, Harbaugh, Haynesworth, Dalton and More