Is LeSean McCoy this generation's Barry Sanders? The Philadelphia Eagles runner is easily the 2nd best running back in the NFC, and probably the NFL. Bob Costas of NBC had an exclusive with McCoy that aired during Sunday Night Football. The topic of Barry Sanders came up. … [Read more...] about Eagles LeSean McCoy: Barry Sanders of the 2010s
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How the Vikings Can Stay Competitive with the Packers
Leslie Frazier and the Minnesota Vikings will play at Lambeau Field on Monday Night Football this week. The Packers are around two touchdown favorites-which is a boatload in the NFL. Fans from Green Bay are unique in the fact that they enjoy their beverages either way. They partake in them to celebrate if the club wins, and they consume them in excess after a loss to drown … [Read more...] about How the Vikings Can Stay Competitive with the Packers
Bears DT Anthony Adams: (Gut Busting Dance Video)
Every great football movie/tv show has the loud, ostentatious, lovable fat guy character in it. Think about it: Billy Bob in "Varsity Blues," the grifter guy in "Wildcats," Tanker in "Friday Night Lights," the list goes on and on. A real life show-off lard ass exists on the Chicago Bears in DT Anthony Adams. It's just too bad the team did not play as well as Adams gets down. … [Read more...] about Bears DT Anthony Adams: (Gut Busting Dance Video)
Detroit Lions 24, Chicago Bears 13: Rapid Reaction
Stop us if you heard this before- Jay Cutler didn't have much a pocket to work with, and his receivers did very little to help him. Matthew Stafford (19-26-219-1-2), on the other hand, actually had some protection, and his two TD passes put Detroit ahead in the third. Jahvid Best’s (12-163-1) 88-yard run later in the third quarter gave the Lions a double-digit lead, and they … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions 24, Chicago Bears 13: Rapid Reaction
Curtis Painter Gets His Shot with Indianapolis Colts against Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Last Thursday I called for and expected Curtis Painter to be the Indianapolis Colts' starting quarterback for tonight's prime-time affair with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) at Raymond James Stadium. He indeed will get such an opportunity. With previous starter Kerry Collins still experiencing concussion-like symptoms, Colts coach Jim Caldwell said Friday that Painter, a … [Read more...] about Curtis Painter Gets His Shot with Indianapolis Colts against Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady Throws for Patriots, MNF Passing Record: New England 38, Miami 24
This is why we get so unnaturally excited about football isn't it? A new Monday Night Football and New England Patriots franchise record for passing yards and Tom Brady goes 32-48 for 517! 4 TDs 1 INT, 121.6 passer rating. And there's still another game left to be played tonight! -I freely admit that I vastly prefer college football to the NFL, but it's hard to make that … [Read more...] about Tom Brady Throws for Patriots, MNF Passing Record: New England 38, Miami 24
Detroit Lions 2011 Season: Game by Game Breakdown
I am tired of tv pundits and radio talk show hosts throwing around win totals and predictions without going into detail before throwing out their opinions. Sometimes a reaction from the audience seems to be more important than giving an informed take on things. In my previous Lions blog, I went into the high hopes surrounding the Lions for this upcoming season. What follows … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions 2011 Season: Game by Game Breakdown
Detroit Lions Draft Analysis
Things are finally looking up for the Detroit Lions. They are appearing in Monday Night Football for the first time in a decade against the Chicago Bears on October 10th. Wide receiver Calvin Johnson is appearing regularly in national advertising spots. For the first time in numerous years, the faithful will gather at the Hard Rock Café and not witness a selection in the … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions Draft Analysis