NFL Things I Think
These are things I think about the NFL. I have been thinking…
… Any of the four teams could win the NFC East.
… Tim Tebow = Doug Flutie. It may not look pretty, but in the end Tebow is a guy who will find ways to win games for the Broncos.
… That I reserve judgement on DeMarco Murray until he does it against a team worth mentioning. Remember Timmy Smith? Anyone?
… That I seem to be one of the few that was not bowled over by Christian Ponder’s performance. He looked pretty much the same as he did at FSU.
… It Seems like teams are starting to figure the Lions out. To me they are a bit of a one-trick pony on offense and without Jahvid Best they have nobody to make teams respect the run at all.
… Reggie Wayne may have been right about Curtis Painter. Granted he has not set the league on fire as of yet, but his QB Rating is 20 points higher than Kerry Collins’.
… What happened to the Kyle Orton bandwagon? Remember when he was a hot commodity this summer? He seems to be an afterthought now and it appears more and more apparent that his success was more a result of playing in Josh McDaniels’ system than his actual skill as a QB.
… The Carson Palmer trade may eventually pay dividends for the Raiders, I just do not know that it will be this year.
… For all of the talk of Mark Sanchez not progressing he is on pace to set career highs in yards and touchdowns.
… How good would Steve Smith’s career have been if had a QB the caliber of Cam Newton throwing him the ball the bulk of his career?
… Why does ESPN keep trying to promote the idea that NFL teams are tanking games on purpose for the chance to draft Andrew Luck?
… I can’t help but wonder if the Eagles are preparing for life without DeSean Jackson. It seems like LeSean McCoy is a guy whoo has outplayed his rookie contract and less of a gamble in terms of giving him a big contract.
… Why do Cards fans want the plug pulled on Kevin Kolb already? Haven’t we already seen that Max Hall and John Skelton are not starting quarterbacks at the NFL level? Or, is it they want Luck?
… Aldon Smith is the pass rusher the Niners have been looking for since letting Julian Peterson go.
… Chris Johnson is all about Chris Johnson. I cannot help but think that since he got his money his best days are behind him.
Categories: Football, NFL, Sports Tags: Aldon Smith, Arizona Cardinals, Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers, Carson Palmer, Chris Johnson, Christian Ponder, Curtis Painter, Dallas Cowboys, DeMarco Murray, Denver Broncos, DeSean Jackson, Detroit Lions, Doug Flutie, Football, Indianapolis Colts, jahvid best, John Skelton, Kevin Kolb, Kyle Orton, LeSean McCoy, Mark Sanchez, Max Hall, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Reggie Wayne, San Francisco 49ers, Steve Smith, Tennessee Titans, Tim Tebow
Fantasy Football: Pickle’s Picks at Running Back for 2011
As training camps kick off it is time to start thinking about who to target for your fantasy football team. In lieu of assessing every starting RB out there we are going to look at which guys are on the rise, who may be the sleeper picks, who to be wary of, and the rookies that may be worth a look this season.
Categories: Fantasy Football, Football, NFL, Pickle's Picks, Sports Tags: Arian Foster, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Beanie Wells, Buffalo Bills, Cedric Benson, Chicago Bears, Chris Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Daniel Thomas, Darren McFadden, DeMarco Murray, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Fantasy Football, Felix Jones, Football, Fred Jackson, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Javon Ringer, Jazquizz Rodgers, Knowshon Moreno, LeGarrette Blount, LeSean McCoy, Mark Ingram, Matt Forte, Maurice Jones-Drew, Miami Dolphins, Mikel Leshoure, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Peyton Hillis, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, Reggie Bush, Running Backs, Ryan Williams, Shane Vereen, Shonn Greene, St. Louis Rams, Stevan Ridley, Steven Jackson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tim Hightower, Washington Redskins, Willis McGahee
The Week in the NFL: 10-31-2010
Eric Engberg checks in with some thoughts on this week's games in the NFL. Darren McFadden are starting to live up to the hype. Ndamukong Suh is living up to the hype, but is Gerald McCoy? Kevin Kolb could be one and done in Philly.
Categories: Football, NFL, Sports Tags: Carolina Panthers, Chris Long, Dallas Cowboys, Darren McFadden, Darrius Heyward-Bey, David Garrard, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Donovan McNabb, Ellis Hobbs, Football, Gerald McCoy, Jake Delhomme, Jason Campbell, Jon Kitna, Joselio Hanson, Josh Freeman, Kevin Kolb, Kyle Orton, LaGarrette Blount, Marcedes Lewis, Matt Moore, Michael Vick, Mike Jenkins, Ndamukong Suh, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Rex Grossman, Sam Bradford, Sheldon Brown, St. Louis Rams, Stephen McGee, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Terrence Newman, Tim Tebow, Washington Redskins
The Week In the NFL: 10-25-2010
Eric Engberg checks in with some thoughts on the past week in the NFL. What's up with the Saints? Which rookie receivers are showing some promise? Which two teams are the biggest frauds right now?
Categories: Football, NFL, Sports Tags: brandon lafell, Brett Favre, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, Dave Ball, David Gettis, Denver Broncos, DeSean Jackson, Ellis Hobbs, Football, Jason Babin, Jay Cutler, Joselio Hanson, Kevin Burnett, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Ryan Fitzpatrick, San Diego Chargers, Shawne Merriman, Sheldon Brown, Tarvaris Jackson, Tennessee Titans, Trent Cole
Fantasy Football Stock Update, News & Notes: 08-13-2010
With preseason games in full swing Eric Engberg checks in with his latest fantasy stock update as well as some news and notes from around the league.
Categories: Camp Updates, Fantasy Football, Football, NFL, Sports Tags: Antonio Bryant, Arizona Cardinals, Armanti Edwards, Baltimore Ravens, Beanie Wells, Ben Tate, Camp Updates, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Ed Dickson, Fantasy Football, Football, Houston Texans, Lamarr Houston, Mark Clayton, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Percy Harvin, Roy Williams, San Francisco 49ers, Steve Smith, Ted Ginn, Willis McGahee
NFL 2010 Camp Preview: Oakland Raiders
The Raiders continue to look for ways to rise from the ashes after 7 consecutive seasons of five or fewer wins. Eric Engberg checks in with what to expect in Oakland camp this summer.
Categories: 2010 Camp Previews, Football, NFL, Sports Tags: 2010 Camp Preview, Andrew Walter, Bruce Campbell, Bruce Gradkowski, Charlie Frye, Darren McFadden, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Football, Jacoby Ford, Jared Veldheer, Jason Campbell, John Henderson, Kamerion Wimberly, Kyle Boller, Lamarr Houston, Michael Bennett, Michael Bush, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Quentin Groves, Rock Cartwright, rolando mcclain
NFL Rookies: Impact Players on Defense
Eric Engberg is here with the defensive rookies to keep an eye on this summer who may have the biggest impact with their new teams.
Categories: 2010 Camp Previews, Football, NFL, Sports Tags: Brandon Graham, Brian Price, Cam Thomas, Cleveland Browns, Defense, derrick morgan, Detroit Lions, Earl Thomas, Eric Berry, Football, Gerald McCoy, Houston Texans, Impact Rookies, Jared Odrick, joe haden, Kansas City Chiefs, Kareem Jackson, Miami Dolphins, Nate Allen, Ndamukong Suh, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, rolando mcclain, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans
NFL: State of the AFC West
With the draft in the books it is time to start looking at how the divisions are beginning to stack up as we head into off season workouts. Eric Engberg is here with a brief overview of the AFC West.
Categories: Football, NFL, Sports Tags: AFC West, Andrew Walter, Brady Quinn, Bruce Campbell, Bruce Gradkowski, Cam Thomas, Casey Wiegmann, Charlie Frye, Demaryius Thomas, Denver Broncos, Dexter McCluster, Dustin Fry, Dwayne Bowe, Edwin Veldheer, Eric Berry, Eric Decker, Football, J. D. Walton, J. P. Losman, jamal williams, Jason Campbell, Javier Arenas, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Boller, Kyle Orton, Lamarr Houston, Larry English, Luis Castillo, Nathan Vasher, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Robert Ayers, rolando mcclain, Ryan Clady, Ryan Lilja, Ryan Matthews, San Diego Chargers, Shawne Merriman, Tim Tebow, Tony Moeaki
JaMarcus Russell Cut Loose
The Raiders finally pulled the trigger on cutting JaMarcus Russell loose on Thursday. Where does Russell go from here? Does he just fade away into obscurity never to be heard from again, or will someone roll the dice on the notion they can coach him up and make him a starting QB in the NFL once again?
Categories: Football, NFL, Sports Tags: Buffalo Bills, Football, JaMarcus Russell, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins
2010 NFL Draft: Breaking Down the AFC West
With the 2010 NFL Draft in the books it is time to look at the winners and losers. Eric Engberg breaks down how the teams in the AFC West fared in this year's draft.
Categories: 2010 Draft, Football, NFL, Sports Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, AFC West, Bruce Campbell, Cam Thomas, Darrell Stuckey, Demaryius Thomas, Denver Broncos, Dexter McCluster, Donald Butler, Edwin Veldheer, Eric Berry, Eric Decker, Football, J. D. Walton, Jacoby Ford, Javier Arenas, Joe Asamoah, Kansas City Chiefs, Lamarr Houston, NFL, NFL Draft, Oakland Raiders, Perrish Cox, rolando mcclain, Ryan Matthews, San Diego Chargers, Tim Tebow, Zane Beadles
2010 NFL Draft: Breaking Down Round 1
With the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft in the books Eric Engberg is here to break it all down and give you his thoughts on how things unfolded.
Categories: 2010 Draft, Football, NFL, Sports Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, Anthony Davis, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Brandon Graham, Bryan Bulaga, Buffalo Bills, c. j. spiller, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Dan Williams, Demaryius Thomas, Denver Broncos, derrick morgan, Detroit Lions, Devin McCourty, dez bryant, Earl Thomas, Eric Berry, First Round, Football, Gerald McCoy, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, jahvid best, Jared Odrick, Jason Pierre-Paul, Jermaine Gresham, Jerry Hughes, joe haden, Kansas City Chiefs, Kareem Jackson, Kyle Wilson, Maurkice Pouncey, Miami Dolphins, Mike Iupati, Ndamukong Suh, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL, NFL Draft, Oakland Raiders, Patrick Robinson, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, rolando mcclain, russell okung, Ryan Matthews, Sam Bradford, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Sean Weatherspoon, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tim Tebow, trent williams, Tyson Alualu, Washington Redskins
2010 NFL Mock Draft 4.0, Round 2
Eric Engberg is back to give you the second round of his current mock draft. There has been quite a bit of jockeying here given recent trades and player work outs.
Categories: 2010 Draft, Football, NFL, Sports Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, 2010 NFL Mock Draft, Aaron Hernandez, Al Woods, Amari Spievey, Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Cam Thomas, Carlos Dunlap, Carolina Panthers, Chris Cook, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, colt mccoy, Corey Wooton, Dallas Cowboys, Daryl Washington, Demaryius Thomas, Dennis Pitta, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Eric Norwood, Football, Golden Tate, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, jahvid best, Joe Asamoah, Joe McKnight, Kansas City Chiefs, Kareem Jackson, Koa Misi, Lamarr Houston, Linval Joseph, Maurkice Pouncey, Minnesota Vikings, Nate Allen, navorro bowman, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL, NFL Mock Draft, Oakland Raiders, Patrick Robinson, Perrish Cox, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rob Gronkowski, Rodger Saffold, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Sean Lee, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Taylor Mays, Terence Cody, Tyson Alualu, Vladimir Ducasse
2010 NFL Mock Draft 4.0, Round 1
Eric Engberg is back with version four of the first round of his mock draft. There are a few changes from the last version, but not many.
Categories: 2010 Draft, Football, NFL, Sports Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, 2010 NFL Mock Draft, Anthony Davis, Arizona Cardinals, arrelious benn, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brandon Graham, Brian Price, Bruce Campbell, Bryan Bulaga, Buffalo Bills, c. j. spiller, Charles Brown, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Dan Williams, Denver Broncos, derrick morgan, Detroit Lions, Devin McCourty, dez bryant, Earl Thomas, Eric Berry, Everson Griffen, Football, Gerald McCoy, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jared Odrick, Jason Pierre-Paul, Jermaine Gresham, Jerry Hughes, Jimmy Clausen, joe haden, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Wilson, Miami Dolphins, Mike Iupati, Minnestoa Vikings, Ndamukong Suh, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL, NFL Mock Draft, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, rolando mcclain, russell okung, Ryan Matthews, Sam Bradford, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Sean Weatherspoon, Seattle Seahawks, sergio kindle, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, trent williams, Washington Redskins
2010 NFL Mock Draft 3.0, Round 1
Due to recent player movement and workouts there is some shuffling in the first round of the mock draft. Eric Engberg is back with version three of his 2010 NFL Mock Draft.
Categories: 2010 Draft, Football, NFL, Sports Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, 2010 NFL Mock Draft, Anthony Davis, Arizona Cardinals, arrelious benn, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brian Price, Bruce Campbell, Bryan Bulaga, Buffalo Bills, c. j. spiller, Charles Brown, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Dan Williams, Denver Broncos, derrick morgan, Detroit Lions, Devin McCourty, dez bryant, Earl Thomas, Eric Berry, Everson Griffen, Football, Gerald McCoy, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jared Odrick, Jason Pierre-Paul, Jermaine Gresham, Jerry Hughes, Jimmy Clausen, joe haden, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Wilson, Miami Dolphins, Mike Iupati, Minnesota Vikings, Ndamukong Suh, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL, NFL Mock Draft, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, rolando mcclain, russell okung, Ryan Matthews, Sam Bradford, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Sean Weatherspoon, Seattle Seahawks, sergio kindle, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Taylor Mays, Tennessee Titans, trent williams, Washington Redskins
2010 NFL Mock Draft 2.0, Round 3
With Rounds one and two in the books round three of the NFL Mock Draft has been updated. Check out which players are on the rise and which one have slipped a bit in the third round.
Categories: 2010 Draft, Football, NFL, Sports Tags: 2010 NFL Draft, 2010 NFL Mock Draft, Al Woods, Alex Carrington, Arizona Cardinals, Arthur Jones, Atlanta Falcons, Brandon Ghee, Brandon Lang, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chad Jones, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Dennis Pitta, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Dexter McCluster, Dezmon Briscoe, Dominique Franks, Edwin Veldheer, Eric Norwood, Football, Green Bay Packers, Greg Hardy, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacoby Ford, Javier Arenas, Jerome Murphy, Joe McKnight, John Jerry, Johnathan Dwyer, Jordan Shipley, Kam Chancellor, Kansas City Chiefs, Major Wright, Mardy Gilyard, Miami Dolphins, Mike Williams, Minnesota Vikings, Nawa'akoa Misi, New Orelans Saints, New York Giants, NFL, NFL Mock Draft, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Riley Cooper, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Selvish Capers, St. Louis Rams, T. J. Ward, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Thaddeus Gibson, Tony Pike
