Archive for December, 2010

Brandt: First roof tear was memorable

Anyone remember the first time there was a hole in the Metrodome roof? NFL.com senior analyst Gil Brandt was there, back when he was VP of Player Personnel for the Dallas Cowboys. And he is quick to remind us that the game was played as scheduled – and produced a record that will never be broken.

Fantasy enthusiasts should stick with Fitzgerald

Did any of you imagine that Cardinals rookie QB John Skelton was going to have an impact in the fantasy playoffs? Or maybe the fairer question would be to ask if any of you had heard of Skelton prior to this week?

Chargers WR Jackson a risky play even if he goes

The Chargers have listed WR Vincent Jackson (calf) as questionable, but the San Diego Union-Tribune is reporting that the receiver is “a go” vs. the Chiefs, (via Twitter).

Pick Six: NFL players-turned-actors

While Dave Dameshek’s NFL.com column this week contained a list of the top athletes-turned-actors, here is the more “official” list of NFL players who have turned that trick.

Trophy time: From Heisman to Super Bowl MVP

Today’s trivia question: How many players have won both the Heisman Trophy and the Super Bowl MVP?

HBO’s Lombardi doc debuts Saturday

Four decades after his death, 2010 has been a big year for legendary football coach Vince Lombardi. Following a successful run on Broadway earlier this fall, Lombardi’s next stop is premium cable. The HBO Sports documentary “Lombardi” debuts Saturday at 8 p.m. ET, exclusively on HBO.

Staubach official host of Super Bowl XLV

Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Roger Staubach knows a few things about Super Bowls, having been to five with the Dallas Cowboys in the ’70s and winning two. Now, Staubach has a new role in the Big Game: He is the official “face” of Super Bowl XLV in North Texas.

Dreaming of a white Christmas

Several players will be sharing their Christmas memories with us throughout the month of December. Quarterback Matt Leinart of the Houston Texans shared a little bit about Christmas as a kid and what gifts they were excited to find under the tree. More importantly, he revealed his dream to experience a white Christmas for the first time ever.

Expensive game of catch (but worth it)

Thirty-grand for a game of catch? Yes, please, if that game of catch is with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. And if that game of catch is helping Brady and his supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen to fetch a total of $250,000 in an auction for the Accordia Global Health Foundation (an African relief organization that helps fight infectious disease).

Harbaugh: Unhappy fans? Cheer for someone else

John Harbaugh took exception to a number of unhappy callers to his weekly radio show, telling them to “go find another team to cheer for.”

Colts will have WR Wayne, TE Tamme vs. Titans

Colts WR Reggie Wayne and TE Jacob Tamme — both listed as questionable this week — are active for Thursday night’s matchup with the Titans.

Four Downs: Jaguars are team to beat in AFC South

My weekly look at game film brought up some interesting trends and truths. Four Downs starts this week with why I see the Jaguars winning the AFC South race.

Urlacher: Bears are ‘the best team, period’

There’s a good chance that somewhere deep in the bowels of Gillette Stadium, Brian Urlacher’s quotes from Thursday are hanging on a bulletin board, circled in red marker.

Fisher: Moss has been positive influence on Titans

Randy Moss has had minimal impact on the field during his breif tenure with the Titans, but head coach Jeff Fisher paints a pretty clear picture of how the veteran receiver has had an impact on the team.

Even if active, Cassel, Favre should be benched

Matt Cassel and Brett Favre are both question marks for fantasy owners in Week 14.

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