Archive for the ‘NFL’ Category

NFL considering revisions to “Rooney Rule”

Saturday, January 19th, 2013

Due to the lack of minority hires around the league this offseason, the NFL is reportedly considering making changes to the "Rooney Rule" which states that teams must interview at least one minority candidate for front-office and head coaching jobs. Eight teams have hired new coaches, while seven have filled general ...

Denver mayor adds injury to insult

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

There are many candidates for biggest chump in Denver this week following the Broncos' unbelievable playoff meltdown against the Ravens. Foremost is safety Rahim Moore, who forgot he was supposed to stay behind Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones, then made a pathetic attempt at intercepting Joe Flacco's 70-yard bomb to Jones ...

USC Trojans: Armond Armstead to sign with NFL team after season in Canada

Sunday, January 13th, 2013

I suppose former USC defensive lineman Armond Armstead would have a problem with being associated with USC in the headline and in this sentence since he is suing them for allegedly causing the heart attack that caused him to miss the 2011 season and go undrafted in the 2012 draft. ...

Jerry Jones is becoming the new Al Davis

Thursday, January 10th, 2013

If Dallas Cowboys fans want a crystal ball into their future, they needn't look any further than the Oakland Raiders. The once-proud organization run into the scorched earth by demented late owner Al Davis appears to be serving as the template for the Cowboys, who will be doing the same ...

NFL things we learned this weekend

Monday, January 7th, 2013

Excitement was nearly non-existent in this year's NFL Wild Card round, which featured four fairly dull games. Even the expected awesome showdown between rookie sensations Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson turned out to be a dud when we ended up with half a RG3 in the second half. However, an ...

Jets may turn to Norv Turner at OC

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

Last season, Rex Ryan made fun of Norv Turner's inability to win a Super Bowl in San Diego. Now he may have to turn to Turner to revive his fading hopes of winning one with the Jets. While Tony Sparano is technically still employed as New York's offensive coordinator, it seems ...

Lovie Smith a perfect fit for Buffalo

Monday, December 31st, 2012

On Sunday, I threatened to burn every piece of Bears paraphernalia in my wardrobe if they brought Lovie Smith back next year after becoming just the second NFL team in history — and the first not coached by Norv Turner — to miss the playoffs after a 7-1 start. A day ...