Football Analysis

The playoff loss to Green Bay highlighted a lack of dynamic playmakers. The team made a huge gamble on Julio Jones, one that impacts depth and puts more pressure on the team to win right away. The talent is there, but it will not be easy. Read more »

Knowshon Moreno, Donovan McNabb, Mike Shanahan and David Garrard enter pivotal seasons where they will be scrutinized if they do not perform at a high level. Read more »

If Josh Freeman can continue to improve and hold the fragile, testy personalities together, the Bucs could very well finish 10-6 once again, perhaps even adding a win or two. But we are unsure if we are believing the likelihood of that possibility. Read more »

Despite the struggles a year ago and the unceremonious departure of Carson Palmer, there is still enough talent here to threaten a playoff berth. Read more »

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 »

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 »

In a trade that has been rumored for months, the Cardinals have acquired Kevin Kolb to be their starting quarterback. Read more »

The Eagles seemingly came out of nowhere to sign Nnamdi Asomugha as they eye a trip to the Super Bowl. Read more »

The story behind how Nnamdi Asomugha used the Texans and tons of reaction to all the moves across the post-lockout NFL. Read more »

In a trade that has been rumored for months, the Cardinals have acquired Kevin Kolb to be their starting quarterback. Read more »

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 »

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

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 »

The ink is not all the way dry on the 2011 NFL Draft, but it is never really too early to look ahead to the 2012 edition. Read more »

Vegas odds for the 2011 season, updates on CBA talks, the Plaxico Burress situation and the Terrell Pryor saga. Read more »

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 »

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 »

From the Jacksonville Jaguars and their selection of Blaine Gabbert to Daniel Snyder and the Washington Redskins changing their typical draft strategies. Read more »

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 »

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 »