Stadiums, bars, and couches were packed all over the country as fans paid tribute to their fallen heroes from ten years ago and enjoyed the first Sunday during the professional football season. Besides wagering, the one thing that makes the NFL so appealing is that it is unpredictable. In baseball, it is obvious that the Red Sox and Yankees will perennially compete for the … [Read more...] about Surprises from Week One in the NFL
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How to Increase Preseason Attendance in the NFL
The Detroit Lions completed their preseason play with a victory over the Buffalo Bills. The Bills have had some issues selling tickets since their glory years of twenty years ago. If you were able to view any of that game, it was hard not to notice all of the vacant seats that outlined the playing field. I have some ideas on how team owners could fill these stadiums. … [Read more...] about How to Increase Preseason Attendance in the NFL
Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: AFC East
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 spotlight is shining on the AFC East. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: AFC East
Mike Vick Initially Considered Bengals and Bills, Not Eagles After Prison
Mike Vick's post prison NFL story is certainly a memorable one. What he's done with his career (and some would say his life) after incarceration is certainly movie material. Vick is finding his groove on the field, cutting his braids off, staying out of trouble. Vick recently gave a candid interview to GQ magazine where he credits the Philadelphia Eagles with making him a much … [Read more...] about Mike Vick Initially Considered Bengals and Bills, Not Eagles After Prison
2011 NFL Free Agent Signings, Trade Rumors News: Umenyiora, Edwards, Floyd, Packers and more.
With many big names off the NFL free agent block, teams are still putting pieces in place. The New York Giants tell Osi Umenyiora he’s off the trading block. Will Barack Obama become a Green Bay Packers Fan? What is next for former Chicago Bears C Olin Kreutz and Braylon Edwards? What NFL Free Agent signings remain? Trade Rumors? NFL News? The sportsbank’s … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Free Agent Signings, Trade Rumors News: Umenyiora, Edwards, Floyd, Packers and more.
2011 NFL Free Agent Signings, Trade Rumors, NFL News: Frank Gore, Barrett Rudd and More!
The NFL free agent frenzy continues as Antonio Cromartie returns to the NY Jets. The Arizona Cardinals sign Todd Heap and the Chicago Bears part ways with Olin Kreutz. Where did Cedric Benson sign? What are the latest 2011 NFL signings? Free Agent moves? NFL Trade rumors? The Sportsbank.net has you covered better than Nnamdi Asomugha covers a wide receiver! … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Free Agent Signings, Trade Rumors, NFL News: Frank Gore, Barrett Rudd and More!
NFL Trade Rumors-Free Agent Signings: McNabb Holmes and More
As of today, here is the latest in what promises to be a frantic few days in the NFL. Will Donovan McNabb end up on the Minnesota Vikings? Who is going where? Will Brett Favre come back…again? Will the Chicago Bears get a wide receiver? This Sportsbank posts the basics so you can be the king of your water cooler. So let the free agent frenzy begin. Here is the latest from … [Read more...] about NFL Trade Rumors-Free Agent Signings: McNabb Holmes and More
The Five Most Likely Teams to Win the Andrew Luck Sweepstakes in 2012
I know it's fairly early to speculate on a matter such as which NFL team will be the worst of 2011, but Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck is that special of a player. Luck made a bold decision to return to school for his senior year, but it was the right decision for an intellectually savvy student who has an immense passion for architecture. It would be crazy to think the … [Read more...] about The Five Most Likely Teams to Win the Andrew Luck Sweepstakes in 2012
How Much Impact Will Bills #3 Overall Pick Marcell Dareus Have?
When the Buffalo Bills took 21-year-old defensive tackle Marcell Dareus out of Alabama third overall at the recent NFL draft, a lot of people actually thought they got the best player available. That might be true, considering Dareus should be able to step into the lineup on opening day and have an immediate positive impact on the team. He might not be able to improve on the … [Read more...] about How Much Impact Will Bills #3 Overall Pick Marcell Dareus Have?
Tice better be prepared for Jared Allen and company
Jared Allen should be keeping Bears offensive line coach Mike Tice awake at night. The 6'6" 270 pound end Allen already has 4 sacks and 26 tackles, and is a sizeable mismatch for Frank Omiyale to guard on Sunday when the Bears play at home. At times Omiyale has looked more "LOST" trying to figure out what end or blitzing linebacker to pick up for a block than the entire … [Read more...] about Tice better be prepared for Jared Allen and company