Peyton Manning may miss the start of training camp. Is it due to his off-season knee surgery or contract negotiations? Will QB Cam Newton be passing to Greg Olsen on opening day? Vincent Jackson is returning to the Chargers and why might the Eagles have one of the better defenses in the NFL this season? The Sportsbank’s most popular new addition this year has … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Signings and Trade Rumors: Peyton Manning, Vincent Jackson, Cam Newton, Asomugha & More!
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Green Bay Packers: Serious Concerns at the Running Back Position?
It’s hard to knock the reigning Super Bowl champions, but no matter how good a team is it can always improve. This includes the Green Bay Packers. But while running back is a position they could get better at, it shouldn’t really be considered a major concern. The club did address the situation somewhat in the recent draft, by taking Alex Green out of Hawaii with the 96th … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers: Serious Concerns at the Running Back Position?
NFC North Fantasy Stock Report (2011 NFL Draft Edition)
We had a gratifying taste of NFL Football during the 2011 Draft, but the fact remains that the NFL remains in a lockout. Even though the thought of regular season football seems so far away, it's never too early to start talking fantasy football. Whether it's the Chicago Bears who improved their offensive line or the Minnesota Vikings who invested in a QB for the future, … [Read more...] about NFC North Fantasy Stock Report (2011 NFL Draft Edition)
Green Bay Packers 2011 NFL Draft Recap/Analysis
Coming into the 2011 NFL Draft, no one knew for sure where Ted Thompson and the Green Bay Packers would go to address their few needs as reigning Super Bowl Champions. Now we know. Let's breakdown all ten of the Packers' draft picks. By: Nick Grays … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers 2011 NFL Draft Recap/Analysis
Minnesota Vikings 2011 NFL Draft Plan
When you have the twelfth pick in a draft, it's always a bit difficult to project what your plan is going to be. That's true whether you're prepping for a fantasy football draft or the greatest draft event in the world (i.e. the NFL Draft). In the case of the Minnesota Vikings and the 2011 NFL Draft, their actual plans are a bit of a mystery, probably to even them. However, … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings 2011 NFL Draft Plan
Previewing the Green Bay Packers 2011 NFL Draft
"The Green Bay Packers select Aaron Rodgers (2005), Jordy Nelson (2008), A.J. Hawk (2006), B.J. Raji (2009), Clay Matthews (2009), Donald Driver (1999)." By now, everyone has seen the ESPN commercial listing various Green Bay Packers draft picks over the the last decade. For General Manger Ted Thompson and the Packers, the NFL Draft is truly "Where Champions are Built," … [Read more...] about Previewing the Green Bay Packers 2011 NFL Draft
Green Bay Packers 2011 Schedule Notables
We're not sure if all of them will be played, but the Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers schedule has been released. Not only do they kick off the NFL Season in the league's opening Thursday game, they play on three holidays and have many juicy match-ups in their journey to back-to-back Super Bowls. By: Nick Grays … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers 2011 Schedule Notables
NFL Lockout: Top 5 Impacted Parties outside the League
It's now been a week since the Green Bay Packers won Super Bowl XLV and as soon as I emerged from my cholesterol slumber that was my Super Bowl party my attention immediately turned to two questions: Where are my pants? and outside the obvious, who else will be impacted by an NFL lockout? On our first Sunday without football, we have to prepare for the possibility of many … [Read more...] about NFL Lockout: Top 5 Impacted Parties outside the League
Cubs Ramblings to Report as Pitchers and Catchers Report Soon
I am a rambling, rambling, rambling man. As you can tell by the headline, it is time to ramble. Let the thoughts flow, let it all hang out, let it go. So let’s do this. Ramble on! • Picking up where I left off last week, the Groundhog says Spring is near. I think Punxsutawney Phil must have not seen the 24 inches of freaking snow in Chicago. • So, the Cubs are … [Read more...] about Cubs Ramblings to Report as Pitchers and Catchers Report Soon
Green Bay Packers Are 2011 Super Bowl Champions
The Lombardi Trophy is returning to Green Bay as the Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in Super Bowl XLV. It's the Packers fourth Super Bowl victory and 13th overall championship. Welcome Aaron Rodgers to the class of NFL's elite quarterbacks because his 304 yards and three touchdowns couldn't have been on a bigger stage or against a better defense. For his … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Are 2011 Super Bowl Champions