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By PHiCTiON, Section NFL
(2 comments, 1142 words in story) Full Story By PHiCTiON, Section Journals
This whole Favre thing is giving me headaches! He's coming back, he's not coming back... For God's sake just let it go already! (180 words in story) Full Story By kroberts, Section NFL
Seasons come and go in today's sports world, as do predictions and opinions. I, for one have made my fair share of, well, incorrect predictions. I said the Celtics' big trades for Ray Allen and KG would not amount to a title, and only cripple their franchise down the road. And quite frankly, those things both could still very well happen. I also predicted the Packers would meet the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl, with Green Bay prevailing, sending Favre off into the sunset with one last championship. Obviously, the New York Giants ended that thought. But what would sports be without competition on top of competition? That's why we write about, argue about, and watch these games. That's why fantasy sports is so compelling. We get to compete without actually ever working for it. Some might say, however, that there is a lot of work that goes into it. And if it's not work, it's at least knowledge combined with intelligent guesses. I know what you're thinking. That's what Vegas is for. But I'm willing to let the dice roll, to be damned if I'm right or be damned if I'm wrong. So, without further hesitance, here are my 25 bold predictions for the 2008 NFL season. (3 comments, 1139 words in story) Full Story By teekay, Section NFL
The day has finally come. It is time to say goodbye to everyone's favorite fun-lovin', gun-slingin', Wrangler wearin', 5'o clock shadow-havin', burger eatin', just another regular guy like you or me (except for the money, rugged good looks, and talent) quarterback. The announcement came early Monday morning around 7:30am Eastern Time: Brett Favre is officially retiring... probably. (4 comments, 686 words in story) Full Story By kroberts, Section NFL
I'm sorry cheese heads, but the dream has died. For the second time in four seasons, the Packer Nation was teased with the idea of a "magical" season that seemingly could have no end. But that's the trouble in having Brett Favre as your quarterback. While you're never out of a game, you're just as sure to have your heart ripped out in the final seconds by a coined Favre interception. But let's not hang our heads. The 2007 Green Bay Packers accomplished many things, let alone reached the conference championship game. Along the way to a 13-3 record, the Title Town natives escaped tough road game at Denver and Kansas City, beat one of the two teams in the AFC Championship, and won one of two against this year's NFC representative in the Super Bowl. Granted, they couldn't finish things up in the most crucial match-up of the season, but can you really blame them?
Well, actually, yes you can. (5 comments, 734 words in story) Full Story By kroberts, Section NFL
Aside from the lovely Thanksgiving Dinner yesterday and a Green Bay Packer win, I am left so very unsatisfied. Once again, Thanksgiving Day Football has left me uninspired and left wanting more. More from the players, frankly, as they have time and time again dashed my hopes of gaining a strategic edge in fantasy football before the Sunday games could come around to us. But alas, like every year during this holiday, the games are poor contests with even worse statistics. Aside for Favre going off like this was his last game on earth, it was a huge bummer. And with that said, here are the 32 things I am NOT thankful for in sports, but most notably the NFL, just one day after the holiday. (2 comments, 926 words in story) Full Story By kroberts, Section NFL
The Dolphins finally start John Beck and it doesn't matter. The 49ers switch to Trent Dilfer and it doesn't matter. Vince Young finally has a good statistical game and it doesn't matter. None of these teams could win this past weekend. The fact is, the main thing that helps teams win in the NFL is consistency and continuity. If a team is one-dimensional they will find ways to lose. And for a team like the Titans, now is not the time to realize that when your quarterback plays well, you can expect your receivers to drop all the passes thrown to them. While Vince Young played his heart out against Denver, it didn't matter. In fact, as Tom Brady so eloquently WON'T tell us, none of this matters. What matters is the Patriots are undefeated and are likely to stay that way until the season is over. And that is why, once again, the Patriots triumph to the top of the rankings, and everyone else just sits and watches as history continues to be made. (2067 words in story) Full Story By kroberts, Section NFL
Another week in the NFL, another line of questions. Is the victory over the Colt's, as Norv Turner would say, truly a turning point? Are the Packers for real? No, the Colt's defeat doesn't mean the Colt's are losing out or going to miss the playoffs, and no it doesn't mean the Chargers have got their magic back. But yes, the Packers and Brett Favre in all his glory, are for real. And they're here to stay, moving up to number three. (2025 words in story) Full Story By kroberts, Section NFL
I'm sick of hearing about the New England Patriots. Don't get me wrong, I love the way they play. Hell, I love everything about them. I hope and pray Tom Brady shatters the touchdown mark. But enough, already. And forget about the Indianapolis Colts. I'm tired of hearing about the greatness of Tony Dungy or the execution and finesse of Peyton Manning. And don't even get me started on the star on the rise; Joseph Addai.(Mostly because Chris Berman and his stupid "to live and let" nickname)Because, honestly, it's gotten very repetitive and boring. Since no one else cares about anything except the winner of the AFC championship game, I'm going to go out on a limb and talk about the best team not being talked about. The best team that isn't from New England or Indianapolis. I'm going to talk about the Green Bay Packers. (1 comment, 557 words in story) Full Story By kroberts, Section NFL
With every writer giving their opinion on each team, and why or why not they're living up to expectations, I felt forced to give mine as well. Yes, the Packers are going to the playoffs, and yes, the Chargers are as bad as they look. Want to find out more? just continue reading. (706 words in story) Full Story
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