Jeff Risdon - Football Analysis

2011 Season Preview: Detroit Lions

by Jeff Risdon

The Lions will have their best season in years, but ending the playoff drought may still be difficult. The core talent is still very young and needs to learn how to win. With a few breaks this team can definitely win 10 games and finish 2nd in the NFC North, Read more »
$.05 For Hall Of Fame Week

by Jeff Risdon

On the reality of the Eagles Dream Team, the alleged retirement of Randy Moss, bargain shopping for the Bears, some quickies, and the risk for the Colts to sign Peyton Manning long-term Read more »
The Asomugha Saga And Post-Lockout Transaction Reaction

by Jeff Risdon

The story behind how Nnamdi Asomugha used the Texans and tons of reaction to all the moves across the post-lockout NFL. Read more »
Free Agent Feeding Frenzy, Defense Edition

by Jeff Risdon

There are also some solid starters and some pretty good fits for certain schemes, even if few will break the bank. Corner is by far the deepest position. Read more »
$.05 For Midsummer

by Jeff Risdon

Checking in from the College Football Hall of Fame with cents on Pat Tillman, Ohio State, the new CBA and James Harrison. Read more »
Free Agent Feeding Frenzy, Offense Edition

by Jeff Risdon

Here are the top talents available at each position, paired with teams that are expected to have interest in their services and even bold stabs as to their ultimate destinations. Read more »
$.05 For June 8th

by Jeff Risdon

Vegas odds for the 2011 season, updates on CBA talks, the Plaxico Burress situation and the Terrell Pryor saga. Read more »
$.05 From Memorial Day, The Ohio State Edition

by Jeff Risdon

Multiple hits on the Jim Tressel resignation, including why it wasn't worth it, why the end began with Terrell Pryor and who should replace him permanently. Also, why a Cavs' fan is rooting for LeBron. Read more »
$.05 For May 17

by Jeff Risdon

Why SweaterVest must be fired, the ridiculousness of CBA talks, changes to the Texans' defense a Top-10 mock for 2012 and much more. Read more »
Final Draft Impressions, Part II

by Jeff Risdon

From the Jacksonville Jaguars and their selection of Blaine Gabbert to Daniel Snyder and the Washington Redskins changing their typical draft strategies. Read more »
Final Draft Impressions, Part I

by Jeff Risdon

In looking at the Arizona Cardinals through Indianapolis Colts, which teams did the best to improve their teams during the 2011 NFL Draft. Read more »
Likes And Dislikes Of Friday's Draft Day

by Jeff Risdon

The Giants, Jets, Packers and Titans receive kudos for their picks on Friday, while New England, Cleveland and Detroit made a few questionable decisions. Read more »
Risdon's First-Round Draft Reaction

by Jeff Risdon

Jeff Risdon reviews the first round and expects a run on quarterbacks and defensive lineman in the early part of the second round. Read more »
The 6th Annual Bras And Dynamite (2011 Edition)

by Jeff Risdon

Our track record of predicting busts and booms has been very strong over the past five seasons. In which category does Blaine Gabbert and nine other players belong? Read more »
The 'What I Would Do' Mock Draft

by Jeff Risdon

In order to shed a little light on who may be over- and undervalued on draft day, this mock is made with Risdon in control of each team's selection. Read more »
Risdon's Draft Notes (April 13th)

by Jeff Risdon

With the NFL Draft just 15 days away, Jeff Risdon checks in with some notes and thoughts as the big event draws near. Read more »
An Interactive 2011 NFL Mock Draft

by Jeff Risdon

An AFC scout sat down with RealGM to offer his mock draft selections and provide commentary on every player projected in the first round. Read more »
Reading Between The Lines

by Jeff Risdon

This is the time of year where NFL teams and personnel do a great deal of subtle communications. Teams that do well with this dance usually win. Read more »
$.02 On The Breakdown Of Labor Talks

by Jeff Risdon

How does the NFL's decision to risk 10% of their customer base because of how to split up less than 1% of its total business make sense? Read more »
$.05 For March 7

by Jeff Risdon

Explaining the labor Armageddon that waits, Barack Obama's involvement and why Alex Smith would be the #1 offseason target for the Vikings and Bengals. Read more »

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