With the departure of Bobby Engram to free agency, Seattle was hurting for a reliable target — especially one who wasn’t also hurting like most of Seattle’s receiving corps. Playmaker Deion Branch has been too injury-prone during his time with the team, and none of the Seahawks’ young prospects showed that special spark last season when…… Continue reading Houshmandzadeh upgrades Seahawks, downgrades self
Year: 2009
T.O. got to go: Cowboys cut controversial receiver
According to ESPN, the Dallas Cowboys just cut Terrell Owens. Not only does this defy some good logic, it also might be the best move for the Cowboys after all. Jerry Jones obviously spent a lot of time over the offseason speaking to his coaching staff and players about what went wrong in the bust…… Continue reading T.O. got to go: Cowboys cut controversial receiver
Laveranues Coles copies Harrison, gets released
Let’s not get crazy here. Just because Marvin Harrison does something, that doesn’t mean all the old, aging receivers in the league have to do it. But no one told that to Laveranues Coles. Coles is so confident that he can get a long-term deal in free agency that he was willing to give up…… Continue reading Laveranues Coles copies Harrison, gets released
Fantasy Funeral: Colts release Marvin Harrison
Marvin Harrison might meet the end of his long tenure with the Colts this week. Despite the Colts’ best efforts to keep him in their plans for 2009, he’s likely to be released as a salary cap move. Lucky year 13! Give him credit. Harrison did everything in his power to stay in the spotlight,…… Continue reading Fantasy Funeral: Colts release Marvin Harrison
Why T.O. will be a Cowboy in 2009
Since “Pacman” Adam Jones’ release, the talk of the Dallas Cowboys has been change. If not at the coaching position, currently filled by the Pillsbury Doughboy Wade Phillips, fans are crying out for Terrell Owens to get out of town. But that’s just crazy talk. Jerry Jones recently pointed out his silence as a hint…… Continue reading Why T.O. will be a Cowboy in 2009
A-11 Offense: The Next Wildcat?
Deadspin’s Rick Chandler exposed this devil-spawn offense to the jaw-dropping masses this summer — the A-11, two quarterbacks in the backfield causing chaos for opposing defenses. The real debate with A-11 was whether a kicking formation was a legal offense. Should high school teams should be able to “gimmick” their way into the win column?…… Continue reading A-11 Offense: The Next Wildcat?
10 Foolish Thoughts on Super Bowl XLIII
I had to wait until after the Pro Bowl to gather my thoughts about this year’s Super Bowl. Even though the Pro Bowl is full of overhyped drama and hated by many NFL fans, I love it. Outside of a video game, the Pro Bowl is the closest thing to two fantasy teams playing against each…… Continue reading 10 Foolish Thoughts on Super Bowl XLIII
Foolish Super Bowl Predictions: Super Bowl XLIII
I’m not going to rub it in, but I’m pretty happy that my divisional championship predictions came true and put the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl. My all Cardinals and Steelers fantasy football team is set up to dominate in the Gridiron Challenge, and I’m counting for a big game out…… Continue reading Foolish Super Bowl Predictions: Super Bowl XLIII
NFL Divisional Championships: Hot Hands and Cold Shoulders
Once again, this weekend, we get a game that could very literally end with a final score of 3-0 and a game that could have a combined score of more than 70 points. Welcome the AFC and NFC championship games. When I logged into the site to get geared up for this weekend, I got…… Continue reading NFL Divisional Championships: Hot Hands and Cold Shoulders
Divisional Playoffs, Part 2: Hot Hands and Cold Shoulders
So the Cardinals have game — and a run game at that. Of course, who really needs a balanced attack when Larry Fitzgerald can do whatever he wants on the field and you benefit from more than five turnovers? Looks like the Buzzsaw is bound for the next round, so who will get you there…… Continue reading Divisional Playoffs, Part 2: Hot Hands and Cold Shoulders