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Continue reading →: Oakland Raiders extend S Tyvon Branch
The Raiders resigned franchise player Tyvon Branch today and did so at a rate cheaper than guys like Eric Weedle, Michael Griffin, and teammate Michael Huff have signed for in the last calendar year. All 3 of those guys got between 4-5 years at a rate of between 7-8 million…
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Continue reading →: Houston Texans 2012 NFL Season Preview
Offense The Texans broke out in 2011, won the AFC South with 10 wins, and made the playoffs for the 1st time in their franchise’s still short history. What’s even more impressive is the fact that they did this despite their quarterback and their #1 (and only good) wide receiver…
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Continue reading →: Cleveland Browns 2012 NFL Season Preview
Offense Poor Browns. The franchise has not made the playoffs since 2002 and in the 9 seasons since, they’ve lost double digit games in 8 of 9 seasons, 11+ in 7 of 9 seasons, and finished in last place in 7 of 9 seasons. Last season was no different as…
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Continue reading →: New Orleans Saints extend QB Drew Brees
What the hell took so long? I almost want to give this less than an A because it should have been done either last year or much earlier this offseason. It is a major hit to team morale when it takes the franchise quarterback this long to get paid. It…
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Continue reading →: Cincinnati Bengals 2012 NFL Season Preview
Offense The Bengals shocked everyone in 2011, going from 4 wins to 9 and securing the AFC’s 6th and final playoff spot. Every year since 2003, at least one team has improved from 5 or fewer wins and made the playoffs and last year that was the Bengals. Andy Dalton not…
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Continue reading →: Mike Williams, Ben Obomanu, and Deon Butler are not locks to make Seahawks’ roster
According to the Seattle Post, none of Mike Williams, Ben Obomanu, and Deon Butler are locks to make the Seahawks’ roster. The report called Doug Baldwin, Golden Tate, and Sidney Rice as the only locks to make the roster, as the trio of Williams, Obomanu, and Butler will have to…
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Continue reading →: Cowboys could use Andre Holmes as #3 receiver
According to ESPN Dallas, Cowboys Owner/GM Jerry Jones suggested that Andre Holmes has the inside track to be the Cowboys’ #3 receiver. Behind starters Dez Bryant and Miles Austin, the Cowboys lack any proven depth having lost Laurent Robinson in the offseason. Bryant and Austin have histories of injury problems,…
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Continue reading →: Jets’ Vladimir Ducaase, Joe McKnight both acknowledge this is a “make or break” year
In separate interviews with the Newark Star-Ledger, both Vladimir Ducasse and Joe McKnight admit this is a “make or break” year for them. Both Jets are heading into their 3rd seasons in the NFL, going in the 2nd and 4th rounds respectively in 2010. Ducasse is a versatile player who…
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Continue reading →: Veteran Artis Hicks is favorite for Dolphins’ right guard job
When the Dolphins chose not to resign veteran Vernon Carey, it appeared John Jerry would be given the starting right guard job. However, according to both the Palm Beach Post and South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Jerry has struggled in practice and the veteran Artis Hicks is currently the favorite for the…
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Continue reading →: 4 way competition for Bills nickel cornerback job
According to BuffaloBills.com, there is a 4 way competition for the Bills’ nickel cornerback job this offseason with 2012 1st round Stephon Gilmore and 2011 2nd round pick Aaron Williams expected to start outside at cornerback. The 4 players competing are Terrence McGee, Justin Rogers, Ron Brooks, Leodis McKelvin. McGee…