Cowboys-Jaguars Week 8 Preview
Posted on Friday, October 29, 2010
The Cowboys and Jaguars have played each other four times in NFL history, with the series tied at 2-2. It was just over four years ago that Jacksonville won the last meeting 24-17. Of course, that was the first game of the 2006 season, five before Tony Romo made his debut at quarterback for Dallas. [...]
San Francisco 49′ers look at the Denver Broncos
Posted on Friday, October 29, 2010
The San Francisco 49er’s are heading to London to take on the Denver Broncos in a “home” game this Sunday. I am not a fan of these International games, but that is a discussion for another column. This week the San Francisco 49er’s made a radical change, naming third string quarterback Troy Smith the starter. [...]
The Cowboys’ Season Might Not Be Over Just Yet
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2010
During a locker room interview following the Cowboys’ Monday night loss to the Giants, Dallas receiver Roy Williams was his usual optimistic self, but said something many thought to be foolish. Not only did Williams say the Cowboys can win out and make the Super Bowl, he said his team will win 10 games in a [...]
Clinton Portis still weeks away from returning to Redskins
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2010
Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis, who has been suffering from a third-degree muscle separation in his left groin, is still a couple of weeks away from even testing his leg. Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan told reporters on Wednesday, “It’s going to be for sure, a couple of weeks. It takes some time. With a [...]
Chicago Bears Greg Olsen and Matt Forte…Can You Spell Overrated?
Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2010
I’ve been Greg Olsen’s biggest critic. While he once in a while makes a catch, he’s an invisible blocker. During the preseason contest against the San Diego Chargers, Matt Forte missed a block during the first series that caught my attention. I wrote about it at the time questioning Forte. Based on his inconsistent running, [...]
Around the Horns: 10/27
Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Bruce’s #80 to be retired St. Louis Rams’ wide receiver Isaac Bruce will have his number retired by the team Sunday at the Rams’ week 8 game against the Carolina Panthers. If you recall the Rams’ inked Bruce over the summer, who leads the franchise in receiving yards, TDs and catches, so he could retire [...]
Browns likely to return Jake Delhomme under center
Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Cleveland.com is reporting that the Cleveland Browns will likely insert Jake Delhomme as the starting quarterback if he is healthy after the bye week. According to Cleveland Plain Dealer reporter Bill Livingston, the Cleveland Browns feel a sense of loyalty to Jake Delhomme and will name him the starter after the bye and reducing Colt [...]
Troy Smith named San Francisco 49er’s starter
Posted on Wednesday, October 27, 2010
The San Francisco 49er’s have announced a change in the starting line-up and with QB Alex Smith nursing a shoulder sprain, the 49er’s have announced that QB Troy Smith would be named the starter for this weekend’s game against the Denver Broncos. Alex Smith is expected to miss two to three weeks. This move signals [...]
Cowboys Quarterback Romo Won’t Need Surgery on Broken Collarbone
Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2010
After suffering a broken left collarbone in the Cowboys’ 41-35 loss to the Giants on Monday night, Dallas quarterback Tony Romo had a CT scan on Tuesday morning. The scan confirmed that Romo will not need surgery to repair the broken clavicle, but will still be sidelined 6-8 weeks, and that’s being optimistic. Most likely, [...]
Brett Favre ruined the Vikings Super Bowl chance in 2010
Posted on Monday, October 25, 2010
Brett Favre has ruined the Minnesota Vikings Super Bowl chance in 2010. Plain and simple. Favre’s return helped to facilitate the ushering out of the best quarterback on the Vikings roster in the preseason, Sage Rosenfels. At least Rosenfels thought it was important enough to show up for training camp. Any Vikings fan which watched [...]
