Archive for February, 2011

Thank God, Foster didn’t hit me

Check out the story of my Tweeter misunderstanding with Arian Foster, and how is all turned out in the end.

Pick Six: NFL player/WWE superstar comparisons

The biggest story in sports this week is the return of The Rock to the WWF. The news sent waves around the world, not only was The Rock trending on Twitter, but so was his alter-ego Dwayne Johnson. That, my friends, takes star power.

And it got me thinking, is there anybody in the NFL who carries the Rock’s charisma? Some might say Chad Ochocinco, but that doesn’t really work. Mainly because The Rock was once a champion.

Can Gore be a top-10 back in 2010?

Frank Gore has all the talent in the world, but can you risk a first-round fantasy pick on him?

Brooks: Boise State’s Young can solidify status

NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks says Boise St. WR Titus Young and Tennessee TE Luke Stocker are two players who have a lot to prove at the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine.

Newton drawing comparisons to Roethlisberger

Cam Newton is so far proving to be the most polarizing prospect of the 2011 NFL Draft.

No. 1 prospect Bowers had knee scoped

Former Clemson defensive end Da’Quan Bowers reportedly <a underwent arthroscopic surgery in early January to repair a partially torn meniscus in his left knee, according to the Charlotte Observer.

Packers’ celebration hits Broadway, Wall Street

CB Charles Woodson, FB John Kuhn, RB Ryan Grant and president/CEO Mark Murphy took in some team history on Broadway last night when they attended “Lombardi” based on Pulitzer Prize winning author David Maraniss’ biography on the original Super Bowl winning Packers coach.

Brooks: North Carolina DE Quinn’s stock will rise

North Carolina DE Robert Quinn is a dark horse, of sorts, among NFL Draft prospects after missing all of last season due to an NCAA suspension. NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks says Quinn will ultimately be a top-10 pick.

Brooks: Ingram, Leshoure have most to prove

NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks explains why Mark Ingram and Mikel Leshoure are the two running back with the most to prove at the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine.

A closer look at Shaun Rogers

Shaun Rogers is in a unique position, one of a handful of players who are currently true free agents and able to sign with any team before the current CBA expires on March 3.

Palmer isn’t bluffing; Bengals should be proactive

I don’t believe that Carson Palmer is bluffing in his demand to get traded out of Cincinnati, and the right move is for the Bengals to be proactive in dealing with the situation.

Matthews’ media tour: WWE to pulling a Britney

While it looked like Aaron Rodgers would be the media darling post SB XLV, it’s his long haired linebacker who has blown by the MVP’s Disney World and “Late Show” appearances in sheer volume since Cowboys Stadium.

Palmer hire good news for CJ2K in 2011

The addition of Chris Palmer as the Titans’ new offensive coordinator is good news for fantasy star Chris Johnson.

Woodson: Hopefully Asomugha will be back

After seven-plus years at NFL Network, Rod Woodson took his place on the other side of the camera Monday in his new role as cornerbacks coach of the Oakland Raiders.

Wilcots: Burress will be rested, but rusty

NFL Network analyst Solomon Wilcots reminded us that any team interested in Plaxico Burress will have to be patient.

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