By TLarner Now that we've finished previewing the AFC, let's take a look at the NFC, beginning with the East. "If it was easy, soccer players would be doing it!" Dallas Cowboys Strength-While it hurts me to admit it, the Cowboys have become one of the top teams in the NFC. Their offense has matured into a serious threat behind quarterback Tony Romo and his plethora … [Read more...] about NFL Season Preview: NFC East
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NFL Splinters | Divisional Playoffs
By Paul Gotham Born on a bayou Rumors of the Saints' demise proved untrue. So too did the rumors that New Orleans lacks a defense. Reggie Bush brought the wood. Drew Brees reminded Saints fans of what he is capable. Jeremy Shockey returned to the lineup, and the Saints' defense made like some "old hound dog barkin.' Chasin' down a hoodoo there." Bush pounded out 217 … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Divisional Playoffs
NFL Splinters | Wild Card Weekend-2010
By Paul Gotham No Surrender Not much was certain prior to the Jets - Bengals meeting. Were the Bengals playing possum the previous week when they fell 37-0 to the Jets? If so or if not, how would AFC North champion respond? How would rookie Mark Sanchez perform in his first playoff game? Is the Jets' defense for real? No - not well - pretty well - and yes. Rex … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Wild Card Weekend-2010
Tuesdays with Smitty: Sorting out the NFL Playoff Picture
Well here we are - Week 16 is just a few days away and only a handful of playoff positions have been determined. NFL parity at its best!! Similar to recent NFL seasons, this year has had its surprise teams and certainly its disappointments. Let's take a look a who is in after 15 weeks, who will probably be in, and see if we can predict the Super Bowl match up. And away we … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Sorting out the NFL Playoff Picture
Tuesdays with Smitty: Mailbag Edition
It's back folks!! After much convincing by Pickin' Splinters Commissioner Casey - Smitty's mailbag edition is back for another round of questions from our audience. So let's start this out with a bang - oops sorry Plaxico. Let's try giving it a big Texas welcome - oops sorry Pacman. Let's just sit back and enjoy the ride. Here we go: Q. What is bling? And why does having … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Mailbag Edition