The Texans have one of the NFL's best offenses, but will their defense be sound enough for a playoff appearance? Read more »
Jeff Risdon - Football Analysis
2009 Season Preview: Houston Texans
2009 Season Preview: Carolina Panthers
The Panthers were a playoff team last season and lost just one starter, which leads us to believe they'll be playing in mid-January, if not that big game in February. Read more »
2009 Season Preview: Pittsburgh Steelers
Nothing is ever guaranteed in the NFL, but it appears as though the Steelers are headed for yet another playoff run. Read more »
2009 Season Preview: Cleveland Browns
The Browns still haven't named a starting quarterback, they have the slowest starting running back in the NFL and will rely on rookie wide receivers. Read more »
$.10 For July 18th
Jeff riffs on franchise players, the 2010 NFL Draft, the ongoing Brett Favre saga and season previews. Read more »
2009 Season Preview: Buffalo Bills
The Bills may have added Terrell Owens to their offense, but they are still among the worst teams in the AFC. Read more »
2009 Season Preview: Detroit Lions
The Lions might be the most improved team in the NFL. If Stafford is the real deal and the defense can get off the field and force some turnovers, the Lions could sneak into 6-7 wins. Read more »
$.05 For July 6th
Risdon touches on Steve McNair, the onset of training camp, rookie holdouts, why the Bills will struggle, fantasy football and even some tennis and volleyball! Read more »
$.10 For Father's Day
Denver's latest act of malfeasance, why Everette Browne was worth the first rounder, Notre Dame on the cusp of respectability and much more. Read more »
Ridiculously Early Offseason Power Poll
Until the Steelers are dethroned, they remain the best team in the NFL, but the Chargers, Giants, Cardinals and Eagles look like they'll be hanging around into late January. Read more »
$.05 for Cinco de Mayo
Tavaris Jackson was the NFC's second best passer in December, which is yet another reason why the Vikings should stay away from Brett Favre. Plus, why Michael Vick deserves a chance. Read more »
32 Teams, 32 Draft Thoughts
Which teams improved? Which ones overreached? Which teams walked away with the biggest steals? Read more »
2009 NFL Mock Draft, Version 9.0 (Draft Eve)
The NFL Draft is upon us, and it's looking more and more likely that Matthew Stafford will be the next "savior" in Detroit. Read more »
Draft Balloons: Some Are Helium, Some Are Lead
It's time for the fourth annual forecast of draft prospects who will pleasantly surprise, or bitterly disappoint the teams than draft them. Read more »
2009 NFL Draft Big Board: Defensive Ends
Defensive end is probably the deepest position in this year's draft class, but a number of prospects will become linebackers in the NFL. Read more »
The "What Jeff Would Do" Mock Draft
It's time for the "What Would Jeff Do" Mock, which is completely void of reality, but in actuality makes a whole lot of sense. Read more »
2009 NFL Draft Big Board: Defensive Tackles
B.J Raji and Peria Jerry headline a class of defensive tackles that is weaker than the groups we've enjoyed in recent years, such as Glenn Dorsey. Read more »
2009 NFL Mock Draft, Version 8.0 (Post-Cutler Trade)
The Jay Cutler trade has altered the draft landscape and the changes are evident in Jeff's eight mock, the first of April. Read more »
Cutlermania Runs Wild
Jay Cutler isn't two first round picks and a third rounder better than Kyle Orton, but Jeff still likes what the Bears have done with this deal. Read more »
2009 NFL Draft Big Board: Linebackers
The linebackers come in all shapes, sizes, and skill sets. The growing trend towards the 3-4 defense requires bigger inside backers and pass rush specialists on the outside Read more »
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