NFL Coaching Changes

January 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Joe Philbin

NFL Coaching Changes Like nearly every NFL season, there was plenty of turnover amongst the NFL head coaching ranks. This year, nearly a quarter of the 32 pro football squads will make that change. Here’s a look at the seven new field generals who will be manning the sidelines for a new team in 2012. Jeff Fisher- The biggest name amongst the new NFL head coaches will be former long-time Titans head man Jeff Fisher. Fisher ends his one year absence from the league by taking over for a young but talented Rams squad that had high expectations in 2011 but badly under-achieved under Steve Spagnuolo.  Part of the appeal for Fisher to come to…

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2011 Best and Worst Fantasy Value: Quarterbacks

January 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

2011 Best and Worst Value: Quarterbacks

Best and Worst Fantasy Football Value: QB’s Since the 2011 fantasy football season ended, you’ve had a brief period to recharge. Yet many of you already want to start planning your 2012 drafts. This column will deliver the jump start that you need to begin that process. We will examine QBs that provided the best and worst value for their owners during the 2011 fantasy season. This will be determined by combining their final numbers, and their average draft position heading into the regular season. We’ll utilize standard scoring of six points per TD, one point per 20 passing yards, and one point per 10 rushing/receiving yards in a 12-team league. BEST VALUE Matthew Stafford…

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NFL Power Rankings Week 14

December 6, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

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It’s crunch time in the NFL as the playoffs inch closer and closer. December could be the month to remember or one to forget depending on your allegiances because now it’s an epic battle to the end of the season. With that…

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NFC Goal Line Gossip – Week 13

November 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

NFC Goal Line Gossip - Week 13

As you continue to focus on matchups, injuries, weather, and the other factors that tend to keep owners awake late at night, also remember that this week’s Thursday night affair involves the Eagles and Seahawks.

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NFL Power Rankings Week 13

November 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

20 Interesting NFL Stats Thus Far 2011-11-03 11-50-09

The “Tebow Train” rolled to victory again, as the Broncos defeated the Chargers in overtime, while the Raiders held off the “Cutler-less” Bears, and the AFC East battle between the Jets and Bills ended in high fashion where karma got the best of Stevie Johnson and his teammates.

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NFC Goal Line Gossip – Week 12

November 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

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Did you follow that advice about starting Kevin Smith in week 12? Of course not. Nobody, anywhere was suggesting that about the fourth year back who only produced 256 total yards during the entire 2010 season, and just 29 during his 2011 debut in week 10.

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NFL Power Rankings Week 12

November 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Power Rankings Week 12

Week 11 is in the books and an enthralling weekend it was. With only six games remaining in the season, the push for the playoffs has officially begun and many teams are pushing for their spot (Broncos, Bears, Falcons) while some teams are simply letting their season slip away from them (Bills, Chiefs…

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NFC Goal Line Gossip – Week 11

November 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Goal Line Gossip Week 13

Matt Forte’s relentless accumulation of total yardage slowed somewhat in week 10, as his streak of five consecutive games with 100+ ended abruptly. Instead, he manufactured a season low 67 yards on 19 touches, including the fewest rushing yards since week 3 (64)

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Week 11 Fantasy Football Rundown

November 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

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The Jets will be rolling their eyes at any sort of college option offense tonight. You can bet that even after a little success the Broncos will look foolish forcing a one-week wonder offensive scheme on prime time TV. I like many fantasy New York Jets…

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NFL Power Rankings Week 11

November 14, 2011 · 2 Comments 

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This week marked the start of Thursday night football beginning with an AFC West showdown that gave one team sole possession of the division whilst transitioning into a weekend filled with a number of blowouts, bad coaching decisions and some shock and ah, man moments.

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