Hester loses more than the game on National TV

Receiver Devin Hester literally lost his pants in the Bears’ 24-20 loss to the Eagles
One of the funnier moments from Week 11 of the 2009 NFL Season was the de-pants-ing of Chicago Bears WR/KR Devin Hester in his team’s 24-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.  After the Bears explosive receiver attempted to catch a Jay [...]

2009 NFL Season – Week 11 Power Rankings

After four consecutive wins,  WR Legedu Naanee and the San Diego Chargers are moving up Week 11’s Power Rankings
With all byes completed for the 2009 NFL Season, now the real fun starts. There are 12 coveted playoff berths left to be claimed in the final 7 weeks of the regular season, so now is the [...]

Belichick’s Gamble May Haunt the Patriots

The Colts’ improbable 35-34 win over the Patriots was a great game.  But all everyone will be talking about Monday was Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s incorrect decision to go for it on 4th down deep in his own territory
Super Bowl XLIII ½ is over as the New England Patriots (6-3) and Indianapolis Colts (9-0) met [...]

2009 NFL Season – Week 10 Power Rankings

Electrifying running back Chris Johnson and the Tennessee Titans are moving up this week’s Power Rankings after two straight wins
The 2009 NFL season has started toward its oh-too-fast ending with the midpoint of the season in everyone’s rearview mirrors.   With the final two byes of the season  (NY Giants and Houston Texans) passing this week, [...]

2009 NFL Season – Week 9 Review

By virtue of his 5-interception performance in the Lions loss to the Seahawks, QB Matthew Stafford is Week 9’s Lackey
The second half of the 2009 NFL Season has begun and the “real” fun of self separation into the “Contenders” and “Pretenders” was very prevalent in Week 9.  Though there were still four blowout games (winners [...]

2009 NFL Season – Week 9 Preview

All eyes will be on Lincoln Financial Field in Philly in Week 9 as QB Tony Romo lead the Dallas Cowboys against the Philadelphia Eagles on NBC Sunday Night Football
The second half of the 2009 NFL Season is here and now the “real” fun begins as teams confirm their status as a “Contender” or “Pretender”.  [...]

2009 NFL Season – First Half NFL Awards

Buffalo Bills rookie safety Jairus Byrd (#31) has been selected the Defensive Rookie of the First Half for the 2009 NFL Season
I always like to hand out the hardware after each quarter of the NFL season. However the players and teams receiving their just due better not forget that there are 8 more games to be [...]

2009 NFL Power Rankings – Week 7

Fueled by a 3-game winning streak, WR Steve Breaston and the Arizona Cardinals are moving up our NFL Power Rankings
This is one of my favorite times on the NFL calendar right before the midway part of the season.  Teams are starting to separate into “Contenders” and “Pretenders” and each week certain teams are getting closer [...]

2009 NFL Season – Week 6 Power Rankings

After a huge win over the New York Giants, Sean Payton and his high-flying Saints have not only garnered respect, but they have also moved up this week’s Power Rankings
This is one of my favorite times on the NFL calendar right before the midway part of the season.  Teams are starting to separate into “Contenders” [...]

The NFL Trade Deadline passes with only two minor trades

There were only two trades at the NFL’s trading deadline and one involved young receiver Brandon Gibson going from the Eagles to the Rams for veteran LB Will Witherspoon
The 2009 NFL trade deadline came and went on October 20th at 4:00 PM EST with the same amount of fanfare accorded to the league’s annual Supplemental [...]

The NFL Trade Deadline is today

Today is the 2009 NFL Trade Deadline and players like Cleveland Browns WR/KR Josh Cribbs are rumored to be on the trading block
Today, Tuesday October 20th is the 2009 NFL Trade Deadline.  And for the first time in a while, there is some “buzz” around the date.  Already the NFL saw the trades involving former Browns [...]

2009 NFL Season – Week 6 Review

 

Oakland Raiders DL Richard Seymour was a Game Ball winner in Week 6 for his dominating play in an upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles
After a couple weeks of too many games that lacked viewer interest, Week 6 of the 2009 NFL Season once again proved why the National Football League is the best sports [...]