With the NFL regular season rapidly approaching, let's take a look at the intriguing NFC East. Featuring the reigning Super Bowl champions (Giants), the former "Dream Team" turned "dynasty in the making" (Eagles), the league's most exciting rookie (Robert Griffin III), and America's team (you know who that is), this division might just prove to be the wildest in the … [Read more...] about 2012 NFL Season Preview: NFC East
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2012 Fantasy Football Preview: D/ST
Football fans, you’re Christmas is right around the corner. Preseason games have already started and the regular season is right around the corner. Nearly as important, the fantasy football season is finally here! In the coming weeks, we will prepare you ready for the upcoming fantasy season by breaking every position. First up, we'll rank the top the top defense & special … [Read more...] about 2012 Fantasy Football Preview: D/ST
Redskins Ryan Kerrigan NFL Rookie of Month, Boiler Up, Purdue People
We knew he was going to be dominant at the next level. It was obvious when you saw how he tore up Big Ten offensive lines. The National Football League announced today Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan as the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for September. He is the first Redskins player to win the award since Chris Horton in September 2008 and the fourth overall … [Read more...] about Redskins Ryan Kerrigan NFL Rookie of Month, Boiler Up, Purdue People
Surprises from Week One in the NFL
Stadiums, bars, and couches were packed all over the country as fans paid tribute to their fallen heroes from ten years ago and enjoyed the first Sunday during the professional football season. Besides wagering, the one thing that makes the NFL so appealing is that it is unpredictable. In baseball, it is obvious that the Red Sox and Yankees will perennially compete for the … [Read more...] about Surprises from Week One in the NFL
Redskins Brandon Banks Over-Celebrating? Joe Theismann Over-Reacting?
If you haven't seen Washington Redskins punt returner Brandon Banks 95-yard TD return versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the other night- it was electric. You can see the video here at Shutdown Corner. And you can hear television analyst and former Skins QB Joe Theismann deride Banks for his evil and selfish behavior. The Redskins play-maker was a little too insouciant in the way … [Read more...] about Redskins Brandon Banks Over-Celebrating? Joe Theismann Over-Reacting?
2011 NFL Signings and Trade Rumors: Plaxico Burress Signs With Jets, Peyton Manning, the Chicago Bears and More!
Plaxico Burress has signed with the New York Jets, Peyton Manning signs a $90 million deal with the Colts and the Chicago Bears have a new running back. What are the latest signings in the NFL? What names are in the latest trade rumor? Why will the Jets have one of the best receiving corps in football? The Sportsbank’s hottest column this year keeps getting hotter covering … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Signings and Trade Rumors: Plaxico Burress Signs With Jets, Peyton Manning, the Chicago Bears and More!
Bigger Champions of 2010 Futility: Redskins or Vikings?
Daniel Snyder and Zygi Wilf must be two of the most disgruntled men in the NFL right now. The former is the owner of the Washington Redskins while the latter possesses the Minnesota Vikings. It must be a little rougher for Wilf at this juncture considering that he is losing massive amounts of revenue from relocating home dates to less lucrative options. This is in addition … [Read more...] about Bigger Champions of 2010 Futility: Redskins or Vikings?
Redskins Start Off Black Monday With Jim Zorn Firing
By Alex Simon After an eventful two seasons (unfortunately, not many eventful things happened on the field) the Redskins started off Black Monday early today by announcing the sacking of Jim Zorn. Zorn met with the GM Bruce Allen at approximately 4am, when Zorn learned of his firing. This news does not come to much surprise considering the past speculations and the … [Read more...] about Redskins Start Off Black Monday With Jim Zorn Firing