Archive for June, 2011

DDFP: It’s time to abolish the ‘-gate’ suffix; which team wants Plaxico and more

On the heels of Wiener-gate, Dave calls for an end to putting “-gate” at the end of every scandal and offers up some fresh, new titles for any future scandals.

Mangini: Tom Brady’s rise due to work ethic

It wasn’t all that long ago (at least depending on how you view 2000), that Tom Brady was an afterthought in the NFL Draft as the 199th overall pick in the sixth round.

Three and out: Ford has deep sleeper value

Fantasy owners would be wise to remember the name Jacoby Ford in the late rounds on draft day.

First and 10: Scobee snacks way to ‘Top Games’ list

The Jacksonville Jaguars fell short in their quest to unseat the Indianapolis Colts as kings of the AFC South last season, but no one will lay the blame at the feet of kicker Josh Scobee.

Data Points: Unstoppable offenses of the 2000s

Which teams produced the most unstoppable offenses over the course of the 2000s?

Jackson: Ford will be ‘household name’ for Raiders

Hue Jackson has officially set the bar high for second-year WR Jacoby Ford.

La Canfora: A feeling Hasselbeck lands with Titans

While some view Kerry Collins as the best option to start for the Titans, Matt Hasselbeck has ties to the organization, and NFL Network information man Jason La Canfora sees Tennessee as a solid option if he doesn’t return to Seattle.

Mangini: Revis a future Hall of Famer

We don’t expect Eric Mangini to be completely unbiased while discussing Darrelle Revis. But Mangini certainly didn’t hold back in saying he sees Revis as a future Hall of Famer during a live chat with fans.

Three and out: Britt’s value rising … for now

The fantasy value of Titans WR Kenny Britt could skyrocket soon … if the team adds a veteran quarterback this summer.

Brandt: Jackson was great hire for Raiders

Gil Brandt believes the Raiders made a great move in hiring Hue Jackson as head coach.

Data Points: Browns last in first-down run defense

One of the statistics that best reflects defensive ineffectiveness is first-down run defense.

First and 10: Pick Six travels back in time

A quick look at what’s on tap Wednesday on NFL.com.

Is Burress really in a New York state of mind?

With not much else on the football radar Monday, the release of Plaxico Burress from prison stole our attention. Burress is now a free man (depending on how you view parole), and in the minds of many NFL observers, a return to New York is a very logical scenario.

Cover Two Podcast: Talking Rams, Vikings

NFL.com senior writer Steve Wyche and NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks kept it hot in the second edition of the “Cover Two Podcast” this week.

Three and out: Lockout could increase injuries

If the lockout lingers into training camp, handcuffing your top running backs could become more important than ever.

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