Moss tops Burress on Jets wish list
If and when the NFL owners and the players association finally are able to reach an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, free agency should commence immediately, and two of the biggest names on the list of available players are Randy Moss and Plaxico Burress. Both come with significant baggage, with Moss pushing his [...]
Continue reading...Casino revenue to pave the way for new Vikings stadium?
1 June 2011
For the past two years, much of the discussion in Minnesota has centered on quarterback Brett Favre and his annual vacillation over whether or not he should finally call it quits on his Hall of Fame career. But alongside of that conversation has been an even larger argument concerning a new stadium for the Vikings [...]
Continue reading...In spite of flaws, Henne likely to keep starting job this year
1 June 2011
Love him or hate him, the odds of Chad Henne starting at quarterback for the Miami Dolphins are better than him being replaced. He’s definitely struggled as a starter by throwing just 27 touchdowns compared to 33 interceptions. However’ he’s also showed promise at the same time. He’s posted a quarterbacking rating higher than 90 [...]
Continue reading...Gabbert, Garrard competition likely to heat up as season goes along
31 May 2011
The Jacksonville Jaguars had been talking about trying to pick up a quarterback in the 2011 NFL Draft, as someone who could backup current quarterback David Garrard, and possibly be developed into a future franchise quarterback. However, most were taken by surprise when the Jaguars traded their 2011 second round pick, as well as the [...]
Continue reading...RB position a minor concern in Green Bay
31 May 2011
It’s hard to knock the reigning Super Bowl champions, but no matter how good a team is it can always improve. This includes the Green Bay Packers. But while running back is a position they could get better at, it shouldn’t really be considered a major concern. The club did address the situation somewhat in [...]
Continue reading...Pre-draft thoughts
28 April 2011
With just over an hour to go until the Carolina Panthers step into the limelight and go on the clock, here’s a few things I’ve been mulling over throughout the day regarding the draft. As always, feel free to comment as you like at the bottom of the post. 1. With five quarterbacks potentially coming [...]
Continue reading...Back in the saddle
28 April 2011
It’s been a long time in the making, but NFLNR is back in business and just in the nick of time with the NFL Draft commencing tonight from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The past two months have been trying and difficult to say the least, as I’ve had to spend every [...]
Continue reading...2011 Potential Franchise Tags
9 February 2011
Now that we’re a few days removed from the excitement of the Super Bowl, the off-season is beginning to get started, although things can only be described as tentative right now with the collective bargaining negotiations between the league and the players association expected to drag on, potentially into the summer. Free agency won’t be [...]
Continue reading...Titans roll with Munchak as new head coach
7 February 2011
One day removed from watching the Packers reign supreme on the NFL’s biggest stage, the Titans made a decision that they hope will eventually put them in position to replicate Green Bay’s success, promoting offensive line coach and franchise icon Mike Munchak to fill their head coach position. A member of the Pro Football Hall of [...]
Continue reading...Packers take home title in thrilling championship game
6 February 2011
In a season filled to the max with opportunities to collapse and go at it next year, the Packers rose above the injuries and the excuses, silencing their critics with a Super Bowl victory for the ages, beating the Steelers 31-25. All year long Green Bay was forced to shuffle their roster, elevating players with [...]
Continue reading...Munchak emerging as early favorite in Tennessee?
28 January 2011
When news first broke earlier this evening of Jeff Fisher’s imminent departure from the head coach position in Tennessee, the first name at the tip of everyone’s tongue was former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher, who’d provide a major splash to ramp up fan enthusiasm and provide the quick spark needed to turn things around [...]
Continue reading...Pollard, Texans unlikely to agree on new deal
27 January 2011
Two seasons removed from his arrival in Houston, safety Bernard Pollard isn’t optimistic that he’ll be back for a third next fall, saying “you don’t want to know that” when pushed for his gut feeling on whether he’d be back next season. Pollard spoke on the subject with CBSRadio’s Houston affiliate earlier today. Given Pollard’s inability to [...]
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