I’ve compiled a list of rookies that are showing that they’re ready to contribute right now. Other than first round picks who are expected to be contributors very quickly (unless the team is building for the future at a certain position, like QB), I’m going to exclude first rounders. You can expect to see these players show up and get some recognition early on in their NFL careers. Continue reading
Philadelphia Eagles
2010 record: 10-6, 1st in NFC East
Last playoff appearance: 2010, 0-1 (21-16L vs GB)
General Manger: Howie Roseman (2010-present)
Head Coach: Andy Reid (1999-present)
Offensive Coordinator: Marty Mirnhinweg (2006-present)
Defensive Coordinator: Juan Castillo (2011-present)
Defensive alignment: 4-3 Continue reading
It’s no secret that the quarterback is widely regarded as the most important position in the NFL, and probably in all of sports. In the modern NFL, you really can’t succeed without one. Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, Aaron Rodgers and Kurt Warner started the past three Super Bowls. All five are or were Pro Bowlers. I rest my case.
This week’s QB frenzy stems directly from that point. Teams want to win. You cannot make the postseason with a lousy QB unless that team is really good. Following this, people will move mountains for quarterbacks they even think will be good. This is why the Vikings traded for Donovan McNabb, the Cardinals traded for Kevin Kolb, the Titans signed Matt Hasselbeck and the Panthers drafted Cam Newton first overall. The NFL is unquestionably obsessed with QBs Continue reading
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It was a great draft (for some teams) and now let’s take a look at some of my best available “left-overs.” There is still plenty of talent left, like every year. Since the lockout is still in effect, there is no pro or undrafted free agency. So these prospects will have to wait until the lockout is lifted before they can sign with a team. Continue reading
Here’s my final attempt to predict what will happen in tomorrow night’s NFL draft. Rumors are swirling about the Broncos trading with the Redskins or picking Patrick Peterson…the 49ers have Prince Amukamara rated higher on the their draft board than Patrick Peterson…I’m not buying into those too much, but we’ll find out tomorrow night. Continue reading
Here is the updated order for the 2011 NFL Draft. Compensatory picks have been added. Click on any team name to see their NFL Offseason Series post. Each post has free agency, draft, and more info. Continue reading
Yet another former member of Andy Reid’s staff from Philadelphia will be moving his way up the coaching ladder to becoming a head coach. Continue reading
The NFL playoffs are my favorite in pro sports. With compelling storylines, tense games and the reality that one play can end a team’s season, the NFL is tough to beat. And honestly, there are just a few teams in the field of twelve that I have difficulty imagining as Super Bowl champions. So where will we go this postseason? Let’s take a look. Continue reading