One thing about the Super Bowl that no one likes is the extra week of media buildup. Absolutely no one cares about the Pro Bowl, so the second bye week creates even more time for the press to recycle the same tired storylines. And like this flu season, this "Harbowl," "Harbaugh Bowl," or "Harbauwl" was much worse than most years. The main plotline has been beaten to death on … [Read more...] about 5 Super Bowl XLVII storylines the media overkilled these past 2 weeks
Baltimore Ravens
The Chicago Ties to Super Bowl XLVII
You know what would be really cool? For the Chicago tie to the Super Bowl to be that the Bears would be in it. You know what’s not really cool? Reality. The Bears are on the outside looking in. Instead of preparing for an epic battle in New Orleans, most players are probably busy handing out Super Bowl party invites. And even though some of those players are living it … [Read more...] about The Chicago Ties to Super Bowl XLVII
Ravens’ Terrell Suggs mocks Patriots with expletives, insults
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs was anything but a gracious winner as his team defeated the New England Patriots to advance to the Super Bowl. Suggs looked like a jackass with these postgame comments: "These are the most arrogant pricks in the world, starting with [coach Bill] Belichick on down. Tell them to have fun at the Pro Bowl. Arrogant fuckers." Oh wait, … [Read more...] about Ravens’ Terrell Suggs mocks Patriots with expletives, insults
The Great Unknown: 2012 Indianapolis Colts preview
The Indianapolis Colts have endured quite the eventful -- and often turbulent -- offseason in 2012. The firings of Vice Chairman Bill Polian, GM Chris Polian and coach Jim Caldwell. The hires of GM Ryan Grigson and coach Chuck Pagano. The release of quarterback Peyton Manning, the greatest and most iconic Indianapolis Colt of all time, and the subsequent cuts of long-time … [Read more...] about The Great Unknown: 2012 Indianapolis Colts preview
Baltimore Ravens 2012 Fantasy Football Preview
The off-season hasn't been kind to the Baltimore Ravens who were a Lee Evans' drop away from going to the Super Bowl in 2011. Defensive Player of the Year, Terrell Suggs, is likely out until late November with an achilles injury and superstar running back Ray Rice (above) was tagged with a frustrating franchise tag. Even though the mood in Baltimore seems tepid, don't count … [Read more...] about Baltimore Ravens 2012 Fantasy Football Preview
Minnesota Vikings’ Draft Needs
The Minnesota Vikings had a very disappointing 2011 season, finishing 3-13 and last place in the NFC North. Their poor performance landed them the 3rd overall pick in the 2012 draft. They have a lot of needs to fill before the 2012 season starts. Let's see where the Vikings need help the most. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings’ Draft Needs
The only story with the Indianapolis Colts is Peyton Manning
Just so you know, the Colts have made a few major changes this offseason. Bill and Chris Polian are gone. In their place is new general manager Ryan Grigson, formerly a member of the Philadelphia Eagles' front office. Oh, and former coach Jim Caldwell also is out of town. The new guy? Chuck Pagano, who spent the 2011 season as the Baltimore Ravens' defensive coordinator. … [Read more...] about The only story with the Indianapolis Colts is Peyton Manning
Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: AFC North
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 North gets some time under the microscope. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: AFC North