By Breanna Jacobs Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer may finally have his wish for a trade granted. Palmer, who said he would retire if the Bengals did not trade him, is, “on the verge,” of being traded to the Oakland Raiders. According to sources, the Bengals would acquire two first-round draft picks for Palmer; a first-round pick in 2012 and a conditional … [Read more...] about Raiders to Acquire Palmer in Trade
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Talking Heads, Chinchillas, kittens and the NFL Week 6
By Paul Casey Gotham Same as it ever was Cue the hyperbole because it seems like death and taxes need to make room for the Green Bay Packers. We all end up horizontal...or in an urn (insert the Keith Richards humor at this point); we pay too much money to the government, and the Pack keeps on winning. Sunday's game against the winless St. Louis Rams had all the … [Read more...] about Talking Heads, Chinchillas, kittens and the NFL Week 6
O Caption My Caption! NFL Referees
There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! NFL Referees
Week 6 … Unbeaten and Unbeatable?
Listen to internet radio with PickinSplinters on Blog Talk Radio By Kyle Soppe Two unbeaten teams remain in the NFL, and it figures to stay that way as both teams are home this week. Green Bay gets the Rams, and while they are off a bye week, they are simply less talented. The Lions face a tougher task in the 49ers, but the game being played at home is huge … [Read more...] about Week 6 … Unbeaten and Unbeatable?
The Second Coming?
By Kyle Soppe Much has been made of Aaron Rodgers and his extreme success since he became the Packers starter in 2008, but how good is he really? Is he simply a product of a good situation in Cheesehead country (the Brett Favre argument)? Explain it however you’d like, but one thing is clear: what Aaron Rodgers is doing in 2011 is as impressive as any season we’ve … [Read more...] about The Second Coming?