Archive for October, 2010
Posted: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Jacksonville Jaguars, Mike Sims-Walker
The angriest people in sports are the people who drafted Jaguars WR Mike Sims-Walker on their fantasy teams.
Posted: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: breast cancer awareness, Crucial Catch Campaign
As part of the effort to support Breast Cancer Awareness month and the NFL’s Crucial Catch Campaign, the Empire State Building in Manhattan was lit pink on Sunday, Oct. 3.
Posted: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Deion Sanders, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, NFL Total Access, Randy Moss
Deion Sanders isn’t surprised by the Patriots’ trade of Randy Moss, and thinks the move was a mistake.
Posted: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Darrelle Revis, Jermichael Finley, Jim Schwartz, Julius Peppers, LaDainian Tomlinson, Mark Sanchez, Mike McCarthy, Mike Smith, Randy Moss, Rex Ryan, Terrell Owens, Tony Gonzalez, Vontae Davis
An assortment of NFL reaction to Wednesday’s trade that sent Randy Moss back to the Vikings.
Posted: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans, Vince Young
Titans RB Chris Johnson wanted to assure his fans that he was going to have a wonderful October. And he did it the way that most people communicate these days, 140 characters at a time via Twitter.
Posted: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 | Charles Davis Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Charles Davis, Conrad Dobler, Harvey Dahl, Matt Ryan, Mike Smith, Nate Clements, Rich McKay, Roddy White, Thomas Dimitroff
Rich McKay, Thomas Dimitroff and Mike Smith came together to assemble a team built in the image of hustle, and the Falcons are living up to it.
Posted: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Joe Flacco
Ravens QB Joe Flacco took a giant step forward in his development as a quarterback as he led his team to a huge win at Heinz Field. Senior columnist Vic Carucci believes so, as he wrote in his Tuesday Huddle column.
Posted: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 | Brian Baldinger Tags: Brian Baldinger, Mike Shanahan, Ryan Torain, Washington Redskins
One player I’m very intrigued by right now is Ryan Torain in Washington.
Posted: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brian Baldinger, Joe Theismann, Playbook picks, Sterling Sharpe
There are four teams that have yet to enjoy a victory so far this season. Three of those clubs will get off the schneid this weekend, according to Playbook analysts Sterling Sharpe, Joe Theismann and Brian Baldinger.
Posted: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Aaron Hernandez, Brandon Tate, Frank Tadych, Michael Lombardi, Mike Mayock, New England Patriots, Randy Moss, Rob Gronkowski, Taylor Price, Tom Brady
Have the Patriots given up on the 2010 season with the trade of Randy Moss?
Posted: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Clinton Portis, Mike Shanahan, Olandis Gary, Ryan Torain, Washington Redskins
Make your waiver claim for Redskins RB Ryan Torain right now — assuming your league still as the NFL.com default on Wednesday night. Because coach Mike Shanahan just announced that Clinton Portis is out for an expected four-to-six weeks with a groin separation.
Posted: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Aaron Hernandez, Bill Belichick, New England Patriots, Randy Moss, Richard Seymour
There’s quite a bit to dissect and evaluate regarding the Randy Moss deal — which is now official — so let’s start by taking a look at what’s being said and written about in New England.
Posted: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Bruce Gradkowski, Jimmy Clausen, Max Hall, Sam Bradford
The Cardinals are going with Max Hall at quarterback this week according to the Arizona Republic (via Kent Somers‘ Twitter). And you have to imagine that the Cardinals are kicking themselves for cutting ties with the team’s top quarterback this offseason.
Posted: Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Buffalo Bills, C.J. Spiller, Fred Jackson, Marshawn Lynch
In the wake of the trade sending Marshawn Lynch to Seattle, Fred Jackson will be the starter in Buffalo.
Posted: Tuesday, October 5th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: A.J. Smith, Adrian Peterson, Bernard Berrian, Brett Favre, Greg Camarillo, Marshawn Lynch, Minnesota Vikings, Vincent Jackson
Vikings coach Brad Childress raised eyebrows last year when he picked up newly acquired Brett Favre at the airport after the quarterback signed with the club. Childress’ move could be seen as symbolic, as it likely saved the coach’s job.