Aye aye Captain Obvious. Get ready for the revelation of a notoriously obvious truth to become a media sensation. I cannot stress enough how useless most interviews with most professional athletes truly are. After sorting through numerous rooms in the cliche convention that is a NFL player interview, you may find some small space for nuggets of truth and interesting … [Read more...] about Tom Brady Admits He Spins the Truth to the Media
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Bears, Patriots Safety Situation After Brandon Meriweather Move
Perhaps the most surprising dismissal of NFL final cut down day was the New England Patriots jettisoning Free Safety Brandon Meriweather, who made the last two Pro Bowls as an AFC alternate. A former 1st round draft pick who was set to earn $1.65 million this year, he had worn out his welcome in Foxboro. Despite picking off 12 passes this past three years. He soon found his … [Read more...] about Bears, Patriots Safety Situation After Brandon Meriweather Move
Jaguars Legend Fred Taylor Thanks Patriots, Bill Belichick in Goodbye Presser
Less than 20 players in NFL history have rushed for over 10,000 yards. Jacksonville Jaguars legend Fred Taylor is one of them. Taylor ranks 15th all time in rushing, 1st among Jaguars. He's also third all time in club history for receptions. Taylor fought through injuries his entire career, but endured to play 11 seasons in Jacksonville and then his final two with the New … [Read more...] about Jaguars Legend Fred Taylor Thanks Patriots, Bill Belichick in Goodbye Presser
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
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
Illini Football All-Decade Team Announced: Part 1 Defense
The University of Illinois announced their All-Decade Team this week. We'll start with the defense, and we'll open with the defensive linemen: Will Davis, Corey Liuget, Brandon Moore, Chris Norwell and Derrick Strong named to the 31-player team. The squad, which honors Illini who played between 2000-10, was compiled by a combination of fan voting and input from Division of … [Read more...] about Illini Football All-Decade Team Announced: Part 1 Defense
Former Patriots, Saints, Seahawks FB Heath Evans Retires, Joins NFL Network
Veteran NFL fullback Heath Evans is done lacing 'em up on Sundays. This fall he'll move to a more relaxing gig in the broadcast booth, joining the NFL Network as an in-studio analyst and reporter. The 32-year-old Evans spent the last two seasons with the New Orleans Saints, including the 2009 Super Bowl championship season, after playing four years with the New England … [Read more...] about Former Patriots, Saints, Seahawks FB Heath Evans Retires, Joins NFL Network
Tom Brady Wants to Push the Tempo This 2011 Patriots Season
According to a Rasmussen poll, 18% of respondents believe the New England Patriots will win the Super Bowl this year. Many pundits are picking them to claim the AFC. And it's easy to understand why with all the moves they made this offseason. But one factor that determine how far the Pats go this NFL season is if they get more velocity into the game management of their … [Read more...] about Tom Brady Wants to Push the Tempo This 2011 Patriots Season
NFL Preseason Week One: Biggest Winners and Losers
The first week of the preseason produced many surprising standouts on some teams and left much to be desired for others. Some winning teams emerged along with players who experienced real personal wins through their outstanding performances. Other teams bombed badly with players expected to do much better flopping and fumbling their first chances to impress fans on the public … [Read more...] about NFL Preseason Week One: Biggest Winners and Losers