Archive for November, 2010

The Blame Game: Childress or Moss?

NFL Network analysts Charles Davis, Torry Holt, Mike Mayock and Solomon Wilcots discuss the events leading up to the Brad Childress’ decision to waive Randy Moss.

Was pulling McNabb the right call?

NFL Network analysts Charles Davis, Torry Holt, Mike Mayock and Solomon Wilcots take their turn dissecting the odd set of circumstances at play in Washington, and if Mike Shanahan’s decision to pull McNabb was the right call.

Wyche: Childress safe, for now

Steve Wyche reports from Minnesota Vikings headquarters on the future of head coach Brad Childress, whose job status he says is safe for now.

Caterer shares account of lunch incident with Moss

As the details of Randy Moss’ exodus from Minnesota continue to emerge, one wrinkle in the story is that a caterer might have played a part in the decision by Brad Childress to waive the wide receiver.

A quick look at five unheralded performers

During the course of my filmwork each week for “Playbook,” many unheralded players jump off the film with their performances.

An updated look at possible suitors for Moss

Randy Moss’ name appeared on the league’s waiver report Tuesday, officially opening the window for teams not named the Vikings to stake their claims.

Packers WR Jones a great pickup this week

Packers WR Donald Driver told Bill Michaels of WTMJ 620 AM in Milwaukee that he does not expect to play this week against the Cowboys (via Twitter). Driver has been battling a quad injury.

Urlacher says Moss is welcome in Chicago

The Chicago Bears appear to be an unlikely destination for Randy Moss, but Brian Urlacher says he would welcome the receiver.

Mankins’ arrival makes Patriots better

The Patriots, who own the NFL’s best record at 6-1, are about to get a little bit better with the arrival of two-time Pro Bowler Logan Mankins.

Week 8 power rankings: Saints climb to No. 2

With a big home win over the Steelers, the Saints climbed to No. 2 in my power rankings this week.

Moss situation a mess for fantasy owners

The absence of Randy Moss in Minnesota means a major drop in fantasy appeal for two major players.

Emmitt Smith judges Warner’s tango

Several former NFL greats from Warren Sapp to Michael Irvin were in the audience to watch Kurt Warner compete — an upset in itself considering Warner’s performance last week seemed certain to send him home.

Has Childress lost the Vikings’ locker room?

It’s not a new concept to hear such rumblings indirectly from Minnesota that head coach Brad Childress has less than full support from his locker room. Those rumblings have not gone away following the latest drama surrounding Randy Moss.

Ailing Chargers WRs not expected back in Week 9

Chargers coach Norv Turner told reporters on Monday that he was not optimistic that injured WRs Malcom Floyd, Legedu Naanee and Buster Davis will return to the team’s lineup this week (via the San Diego Union-Tribune).

Did Childress make the right call?

NFL Network analysts Brian Billick and Jim Mora discuss the decision by Vikings coach Brad Childress to tell his team that Randy Moss would be waived.

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