The Lockout is OVER!!! Over the past few months, the lockout has provided no shortage of twists, turns and some stuff that Aaron Sorkin and Scott Rudin could easily turn into Hollywood drama (if you doubt that last sentence, I direct your attention to the film "Moneyball" coming to a theater near you in September). Regardless, arguing the merits of whether a series of events … [Read more...] about NFL Lockout: The Movie
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Indianapolis Colts Owner: Peyton Manning “Out for Awhile”
I would start getting used to seeing Kerry Collins under center for the Indianapolis Colts this season. Colts owner Jim Irsay all but said that would be the case on Twitter this morning. Irsay, a regular on Twitter, wrote the following message on his account: "NFL Season opens 2nite!We had a good practice yesterday and r guys r fired up 4 the season.#18's out for … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Owner: Peyton Manning “Out for Awhile”
Indianapolis Colts Sign Kerry Collins
I have been saying this whole preseason that quarterback Peyton Manning would be good to go for the Indianapolis Colts' season opener Sept. 11 at Houston. I now concede it's possible he might not be. The Colts on Wednesday signed veteran quarterback Kerry Collins, who was Colts Vice Chairman Bill Polian's first draft choice as GM of the Carolina Panthers, as insurance if … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Sign Kerry Collins
What a Turn of Events for Indianapolis Colts
The only post-NFL lockout hangup for the Indianapolis Colts seemed to be signing quarterback Peyton Manning to that record deal owner Jim Irsay promised him before the league shut down. Now the 132-day work stoppage is over, and Manning's new contract didn't break any records on the whole -- at his request. Manning and the Colts agreed to terms Saturday on a five-year, … [Read more...] about What a Turn of Events for Indianapolis Colts
No Bears vs. Rams: NFL cancels Hall of Fame Preseason Game
Field of Dreams 2: The NFL Lockout (HILARIOUS VIDEO)
Ready for the sequel (well, not really but it's a can't miss video anyway) to "Field of Dreams?" The NFL lockout version. You have to watch this video it's star studded. Ray Liotta as NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Taylor Lautner, Dwight Freeney from the Indianapolis Colts, Shawn Merriman, DeSean Jackson, Antonio Cromartie, Ray Lewis, Tony Gonzalez, even Kevin Costner makes a … [Read more...] about Field of Dreams 2: The NFL Lockout (HILARIOUS VIDEO)
Indianapolis Colts Safety Chip Vaughn Benefits from EBA Apparel in Training
NFL players have had to adjust their routines more than ever this offseason. The NFL lockout has prevented players from entering their teams' facilities for training, watching film, rehabilitating from injuries and anything else they might consider standard procedure. Indianapolis Colts safety Chip Vaughn is one of the many players who has had to adjust, and he's found a … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Safety Chip Vaughn Benefits from EBA Apparel in Training
NFL Lockout Fallout: Players Taking High-Risk Loans
The biggest fallout from the NFL Lockout thus far is not the opening of some sports agent Wild Wild West, where agents are prying clients from one another’s grasp at any chance they get. If anything, that sort of atmosphere already existed and did not change much with the decertification of the NFL Players Association as a union for the players. Instead, the biggest concern … [Read more...] about NFL Lockout Fallout: Players Taking High-Risk Loans
Ranking the “Elites” of Fantasy Football
Prognosticating a player's outlook four months prior to the start of the season is hard enough. Add in the NFL lockout and making cheat sheets becomes merely guesswork at this point. However, if you are a die hard fantasy football player, there is always homework that can be done. Although many players will move up and down draft boards over the summer, you probably know by … [Read more...] about Ranking the “Elites” of Fantasy Football
Atlanta Falcons Rally Around Matt Ryan During NFL Lockout
The NFL lockout is an opportunity for many players to recuperate after a surgery, to give those banged-up bones a rest or just to get in some quality time with the family. Others are raring to go though. The Atlanta Falcons have definitely had enough R&R and – in lieu of actual NFL training camp games – they’re playing seven-on-seven at Atlanta-area high school training … [Read more...] about Atlanta Falcons Rally Around Matt Ryan During NFL Lockout