Archive for November, 2010
Posted: Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Andre Johnson, Dan Orlovsky, Darrelle Revis, Gary Kubiak, Houston Texans, Matt Leinart, Matt Schaub
The value of Texans WR Andre Johnson has taken a hit this week because of matchup against Jets CB Darrelle Revis. Dre’s value will plummet like the elevator car on Disney’s Hollywood Tower of Terror if the Texans have to turn to QBs Dan Orlovsky or Matt Leinart who has been listed as the team’s emergency quarterback for most of the season.
Posted: Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 | Brian Baldinger Tags: Andy Reid, DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Michael Vick, Perry Fewell, Philadelphia Eagles, Sid Gilman
Michael Vick is playing at an elite level, and chosing how to defend him is difficult. But it’s not impossible. The issue isn’t only his individual speed, but the speed that surrounds him.
Posted: Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brian Baldinger, Michael Lombardi, Playbook picks, Solomon Wilcots
U-N-I-T-Y — no, it’s not just an old-school hip-hop classic from Queen Latifah. It’s also representative of how the “Playbook” analysts picked this week.
Posted: Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Carolina Panthers, DeAngelo Williams, Jimmy Clausen, Jonathan Stewart, Steve Smith South, Tony Pike, Tyrell Sutton
The Panthers have placed RB DeAngelo Williams on the IR, and Mike Goodson is expected to start this week vs. the Ravens.
Posted: Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 | Charles Davis Tags: Darren Sharper, Jabari Greer, Lance Moore, New Orleans Saints, Sean Payton, Tracy Porter
Don’t fall into the trap of sleeping on the defending champs when it comes to conversations about the best teams in the NFC. The Saints are about to return from their bye week, and I’m expecting a resurgence.
Posted: Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 | Tiffany Shine Tags: @nyjets, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, Pepsi MAX, Rock of Ages
Everybody wants to figure out how to make the best use of social networking tools like Twitter. The New York Jets have a game plan.
Posted: Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Miami Dolphins, Tyler Thigpen
In an exclusive interview with NFL Network, Dolphins QB Tyler Thigpen says he badly wants to prove he’s a starting-caliber NFL quarterback and make a believer out of everyone, including himself.
Posted: Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 | Charles Davis Tags: Charles Davis, Drew Brees, Michael Vick, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Philip Rivers, Tom Brady
After watching Michael Vick on Monday night, if there was ever any doubt that he’s an MVP candidate, it was erased in a hurry.
Posted: Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Albert Breer, Chicago Bears, Lance Briggs, Thursday Night Football
NFL Network’s Albert Breer catches up with Lance Briggs to talk about the Bears’ standing in the NFC North and the playoff race, as well as the upcoming matchup against the Dolphins on Thursday Night Football.
Posted: Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Jason La Canfora, Week 10 power rankings
Even though they had a bye week, the Saints re-claimed their spot atop my power rankings.
Posted: Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Donovan McNabb, Gary Kubiak, Hakeem Nicks, Kevin Boothe, Matt Cassel, Michael Vick, Mike Thomas, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Tom Coughlin
Hey look, the Eagles have finally stopped scoring. Week 10 is in the books. Here are some of the highlights.
Posted: Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Donovan McNabb, Jeremy Maclin, Keiland Williams, Michael Vick, Monday nightmare, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins
Well, that was something. Not sure if Redskins QB Donovan McNabb was in shape enough to just watch Eagles QB Michael Vick.
Posted: Monday, November 15th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brian Billick, Charles Davis, Donovan McNabb, Jim Mora, Michael Lombardi, NFL Total Access, Warren Sapp, Washington Redskins
The “NFL Total Access” crew weighed in on the biggest question of the day Monday: Did the Redskins make the right move by signing Donovan McNabb to a five-year extension?
Posted: Monday, November 15th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Charles Davis, Minnesota Vikings
Is it time for the Vikings to cut their losses and bench Brett Favre? Charles Davis has some answers.
Posted: Monday, November 15th, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: David Garrard, David Tyree, Holy Roller, Immaculate Reception, Jacksonville Jaguars, Mike Thomas, Music City Miracle, The Hail Mary, The Tuck Rule
Big moments are what defines the NFL. And some of the best ones even get a fancy nickname. Here are my top six most memorable plays in NFL history.