Happy football everyone! With the Hall of Fame Game last week in Canton, Ohio, the preseason has now officially begun. Now we're in that sweet spot where we still have some summer weather to enjoy and actual football (of sorts) to watch. It has been a really fun talking season though. The franchise quarterback contract arms race has never been more intense. Records are broken … [Read more...] about 30 of 32 NFL Teams Set to Hold Joint Practices This Preseason
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Indianapolis Colts’ Peyton Manning Reportedly Being Evaluated Again
Thanks to our ever-evolving flow of news, we're seeing countless different rumors about what's going on with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. Is he undergoing another neck surgery? Could he miss the Colts' season opener at Houston on Sunday? Is he out for the entire season? This much we have seen confirmed: ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that Manning was … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts’ Peyton Manning Reportedly Being Evaluated Again
New England Patriots Look Kinda Bad in 34-10 Loss to Detroit Lions
Again, it's preseason football and therefore scoreboards about as accurate and meaningful as compliments a stripper gives you, but losing 34-10 to the Detroit Lions wasn't very promising for the New England Patriots because well, their starters got beaten kinda badly by Motown's starters. Chad Ochocinco did not have a good game. He dropped a pass, and had zero catches while … [Read more...] about New England Patriots Look Kinda Bad in 34-10 Loss to Detroit Lions
Analyzing the Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart
The addition of Donovan McNabb and Michael Jenkins on the offensive side of the ball have been the two most notable positive amendments during the offseason. The most newsworthy departure is undoubtedly the exit by offensive lineman and consistent Pro Bowler Bryant McKinnie. After taking a look at the depth chart on the team’s official site, it is puzzling to note that Joe … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart
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
Indianapolis Colts-Washington Redskins Preseason Primer
The Indianapolis Colts will defend their home turf for the first time this season. Well, sort of. That's really to say the team will get to see if the young players it's counting on in 2011 are up to defending the home turf when the games matter as the Colts welcome the Washington Redskins to Lucas Oil Stadium in preseason action at 8 p.m. … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts-Washington Redskins Preseason Primer
Indianapolis Colts Preseason Hot/Not — Week 1
As many of you might agree, the NFL preseason tends to drag along, so I've been sitting around brainstorming these past few days trying to come up with some interesting ways to hold us over until the games actually count. Guys are going to be coming and going in the 3 1/2 weeks leading up to the Indianapolis Colts' season opener in Houston, so it makes sense to gauge who's … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts Preseason Hot/Not — Week 1
2011 NFL Signings, NFL Trade Rumors and News: Ricky Williams, Kyle Orton, DeSean Jackson, Chicago Bears
The NFL preseason is in full swing. Ricky Williams will be watching the Blind Side. Kyle Orton is learning hard work pays off and the Chicago Bears look to add more teeth to their defense. What are the latest NFL signings? NFL Trade rumors? NFL Injury news? The Sportsbank in not on the PUP list, covering it all for you. … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Signings, NFL Trade Rumors and News: Ricky Williams, Kyle Orton, DeSean Jackson, Chicago Bears