Archive for October, 2010

Sims-Walker feels your frustration, fantasy enthusiasts

The angriest people in sports are the people who drafted Jaguars WR Mike Sims-Walker on their fantasy teams.

Empire State Building goes pink

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.

Sanders: Patriots pulled plug on season

Deion Sanders isn’t surprised by the Patriots’ trade of Randy Moss, and thinks the move was a mistake.

League reacts to Moss trade

An assortment of NFL reaction to Wednesday’s trade that sent Randy Moss back to the Vikings.

Johnson looking to rock October

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.

Mindset of Falcons is evident from hustle

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.

Flacco has struggled, but not reason to panic yet

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.

Torain could be next great find by Shanahan

One player I’m very intrigued by right now is Ryan Torain in Washington.

Playbook picks: Could be good week for winless teams

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.

Lombardi: Patriots aren’t giving up on season

Have the Patriots given up on the 2010 season with the trade of Randy Moss?

Torain looks even better now

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.

A look at the Moss reaction in New England

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.

Hall the starter in Arizona, how desperate are you?

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.

Bills name Fred Jackson starter

In the wake of the trade sending Marshawn Lynch to Seattle, Fred Jackson will be the starter in Buffalo.

Favre should pick up Moss at airport if trade happens

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.

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