NFL: Are the Vikings Starting to Crack at the Seams?
The Vikings' Sunday night loss to the Carolina Panthers was highlighted by head coach Brad Childress and quarterback Brett Favre getting into a rather heated discussion on the sideline. It is being reported that Childress wanted to take Favre out of the game because he was getting pounded and the offense was struggling to produce for the Vikings. This brings up a whole host of questions.
Categories: Football, NFL, Sports Tags: Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Football, Minnesota Vikings, NFL
NFL 2009: Week One News, Notes, and Observations
The first weekend of the NFL is in the books with some interesting story lines developing already. The Eagles show why they are considered a NFC favorite, Jake Delhomme's nightmare continues, Brees and the Saints light up the Lions, Orton and Cutler have very different results, and more.
Categories: 2009 Recaps, Fantasy Football, Football, NFL, Sports Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Adewale Ogunleye, Andre Caldwell, Anquan Boldin, Anthony Fasano, Antwaan Randle-El, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brad Childress, Brady Quinn, Brandon Marshall, Brett Favre, Brian Westbrook, Brodie Croyle, Cadillac Williams, Calvin Johnson, Carolina Panthers, Chad Pennington, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cullen Jenkins, Dallas Cowboys, David Garrard, DeAngelo Williams, Denver Broncos, Derrick Mason, Derrick Ward, DeSean Jackson, Detroit Lions, Devin Hester, Drew Brees, Earnest Graham, Eli Manning, Fantasy Football, Football, Frank Gore, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jake Delhomme, Jamal Lewis, James Davis, James Laurinaitis, Jason Witten, Jay Cutler, Joe Flacco, John Carlson, Jonathan Stewart, Josh McCown, Julius Jones, Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Kolb, Knowshon Moreno, Kroy Biermann, Kyle Orton, Larry Fitzgerald, Larry Johnson, Laurent Robinson, LeSean McCoy, London Fletcher, Marc Bulger, Marion Barber, Mark Clayton, Mark Sanchez, Matt Forte, Matt Hasselbeck, Matt Moore, Matt Ryan, Matthew Stafford, Maurice Jones-Drew, Miami Dolphins, Michael Turner, Mike Bell, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL, Osi Umenyiora, Pat White, Patrick Crayton, Philadelphia Eagles, Ray Rice, Recaps, Reggie Bush, Reggie Wayne, Ronde Barber, Roy Williams, Sage Rosenfels, San Francisco 49ers, Sean McDermott, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Steve Smith, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tarvaris Jackson, Thomas Jones, Tim Hightower, Todd Heap, Tony Gonzalez, Torry Holt, Trent Cole, Victor Abiamiri, Washington Redskins
NFL: Coaches on the Hot Seat
Expectations run high for NFL fans this time of year and even though the season has yet to kick off there are several coaches who are already sitting on the hot seat. Cities like Dallas and Washington expect Super Bowls while places like Buffalo and Jacksonville want to get back to the playoffs. With coaches like Mike Holmgren, Bill Cowher, Mike Shanahan, and Jon Gruden sitting it out this year the pressure is going to be that much more intense for some coaches to win or move on. Following is a list of coaches who need to win now or could find themselves in the unemployment line come the end of February if things implode on them.
Categories: Football, NFL, Sports Tags: Andy Reid, Brad Childress, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Coaches on the Hot Seat, Dallas Cowboys, Dick Jauron, Football, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jim Zorn, John Fox, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, NFL, Norv Turner, Philadelphia Eagles, Sean Payton, Wade Phillips, Washington Redskins
NFL: Training Camp Updates (08-07-09)
The Pickle is back again with some more updates from training camps around the league. Mark Sanchez wins round one against Kellen Clemens, the Patriots get the pass rusher they were looking for, Brad Childress is not happy, Pittsburgh loses and offensive lineman, a couple of veteran receivers are ailing, and more.
Categories: Camp Updates, Fantasy Football, Football, NFL, Sports Tags: Aaron Curry, Baltimore Ravens, Brad Childress, Darnell Stapleton, Deion Branch, Denver Broncos, Derrick Burgess, Fantasy Football, Kansas City Chiefs, Kellen Clemens, Knowshon Moreno, Mark Clayton, Mark Sanchez, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New York Jets, NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers, Sage Rosenfels, Seattle Seahawks, Tarvaris Jackson, Training Camp Updates, Tyson Jackson
