By TLarner NFL Kickoff News & Notes Tonight is the night football fans have waited for all summer. Thursday’s matchup between the Super Bowl Champion Saints and the Minnesota Vikings will have everyone glued to the tube. Before we get started, here are some quick updates from around the league… The New York Jets have finally reached an agreement with holdout … [Read more...] about NFL Season Kickoff Updates
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NFL Season Preview: NFC West
By TLarner My final divisional preview takes us to the NFC West. The regular season is right around the corner! "Winners never quit, and quitters never win" Arizona Cardinals Strength- If this was the start of the 2009 season, I would say that Arizona’s passing attack with Kurt Warner at the helm would be the team’s biggest upside. However, their offense has … [Read more...] about NFL Season Preview: NFC West
NFL Season Preview: NFC South
By TLarner Here's a look at the home of the Super Bowl Champion Saints, the NFC South. "Play Like A Champion Today" Atlanta Falcons Strength- The Falcons have an offense with plenty of playmakers. Former Boston College star Matt Ryan enters his third year as Atlanta's starting quarterback. After being named the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2008, Ryan avoided the … [Read more...] about NFL Season Preview: NFC South
Al Davis and the great NFL swindle
By Paul Casey Gotham Once was a time when football fans associated success with the Oakland Raiders. For more than two decades, the Silver and Black had a say in which team represented the AFC in the Super Bowl. With Daryle Lamonica throwing to Fred Biletnikoff, the Raiders grabbed a spot in Super Bowl II. The John Rauch-coached team did not lose a game until they met … [Read more...] about Al Davis and the great NFL swindle
NFL Season Preview: NFC East
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