Even if Mike Holmgren is hesitant to do so, I have no problem anointing Colt McCoy as the Browns’ starting quarterback for next season. Of course, we know it’s not my decision.

In fairness to Jay Cutler, he needs in Chicago what he had in Denver, a true No. 1 receiver.

I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a player come from the college game to the pro game and appear like there was no adjustment the way Ndamukong Suh did as a rookie last season.

The reality of a condensed offseason means teams are better off looking at their own free agents — understanding their deficiencies, age or injury history — as providing the best options to win.

I still think that Donovan McNabb can still be a very effective quarterback in the right situation, but at this stage of his career I wouldn’t give him the keys to my team like the Redskins did last season.

The proposed rules changes for special teams under review by the competition committee would destroy a huge part of the strategy involved in the game. Sometimes, special teams is what teams excel at. The proposed rules would eliminate advantages for teams whose strengths are on special teams, and help other teams cover their weaknesses.

Well, I was up next to take a turn with Top 10 mock draft on “Path to the Draft” Thursday.

Consider this an open plea to the Carolina Panthers: Don’t repeat the same mistake other teams have made by not taking the best player available with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft.

I went out on my own on the “Playbook” picks this week and took the Bears over the Packers, for several reasons.

Here’s a championship weekend edition of Four Downs, starting with a look at why Ben Roethlisberger is so difficult to defend.

The Bears knew going in to Week 17 they couldn’t improve their No. 2 seed in the NFC. Still, they played like they had to win the game. It’s a testament to the players and head coach Lovie Smith.

After my early-week film work this week, I’ve got a few thoughts I wanted to share on Vince Wilfork, LeSean McCoy and some good defensive play out of the Packers and Ravens.

This week, Four Downs takes a inside look ahead at four of the matchups in Week 17 and what could be key factors.

Here’s a few thoughts to share after taking in all the film of Week 15. Since we can’t get enough of the Eagles, let’s start with their newest difference-maker on defense.

As good — and at times perfect — as Tom Brady has been this, Michael Vick is still the NFL MVP. It just goes to show how unbelievable Vick has been for the Eagles.