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The fantasy football playoffs start this week (or at least loom for some of you) and the work has just started. Yes, it's nice to make the playoffs (I'm good in every one of mine, except my League of Record) but now is the time to roll up the sleeves and... more

NFL A number of teams clinched playoff spots this weekend. However, we still have some debate for the bottom of the NFL. Those teams that could end up being No. 1 - in April. One team flying under the radar is the Jacksonville Jaguars.... more

What we are talking about: Colin Kaepernick He's the one Darren McFadden Don't hurry back, bro Joe Gordon-Levitt Is he the new Batman? Well, this is just awkward. I believe you all know how I've felt about Cam Newton this season. Yeah,... more

If you've followed me at all, you know I'm the biggest fantasy fraidy cat when it comes to the Thursday night game. Play the wrong guy and it's a long weekend of fantasy bagels. If you sit a guy who goes off, you can take comfort in the guys you still... more

One of the discussions I had with my editor this week is if Colin Kaepernick is really a sleeper or not. I've known about him since his days at Nevada, but then again, I watch Western Athletic Conference football. But there seems to be no debate that... more

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles was caught on camera asking Peyton Manning for an autograph sparking an internet outrage across the country. What?s the big deal? Charles is a fan of the game. And it?s not like it?s the first time Manning has done it for his competitors in the NFL. In fact, we were able to obtain some other autographs Manning has signed this week.... more

NFL We are in the stretch drive in the race for No. 1 and a number of teams stepped up their performances in Week 12 to make a bid for the ultimate consolation prize. (Check out the six biggest soul-crushing losses of 2012 .) Take the New... more

You might want to brace yourself if you haven't heard the news, but Fireman Ed has quit the Jets . No, he wasn't a member of the team. And no, he wasn't a life-long fan of the Jets (he was an admitted Miami Dolphins fan early in his life). Yet... more

What we are talking about: Andy Luck He's the one Marcel Reece Late-season find of the year CM Punk Congrats, champ Somebody called Joe Flacco one of the more frustrating quarterbacks in fantasy football, but I would disagree with... more

If you've followed me at all, you know how much I love to play guys on Monday night. No matter how far you're down, you always feel like you have a chance with those. Conversely, I feel terrible about having to play guys during "Thursday Night Football."... more

We seemed to escape through most of the season without much quarterback controversy as most stayed healthy. Which made it a real bummer to try to make trades. That has all changed now. But a quick tip, if you have some excess at quarterback, you should... more

NFL When we started the "Fans for Matt Barkley" it seemed like a good idea. Kind of like how a return to USC to take a run at the Heisman Trophy and the national championship seemed like a good idea for Barkley. Sorry, too soon? But I... more

What we are talking about: Andy Luck He's the one Norv Turner Him and Mike Brown can hang Randy Savage Gone, but not forgotten They say breaking up is hard to do. Just ask Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson; Justin Bieber and Selena... more

Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III have generated the most headlines during their rookie season, but they aren't the only rookie signal callers who have made a name for themselves this season. One of those quarterbacks is Ryan Tannehill, who you... more

If you've followed me at all, you know how much I love to play guys on Monday night. After a hard-fought week of games, it's kind of nice to have one last little boost to possibly win your week for you (which is what happened with Jamaal Charles).... more

The NFL schedule maker really did a number on us here in Week 11 as three big-time running backs will be on a bye - Adrian Peterson, Chris Johnson and Marshawn Lynch. Even the loss of Ahmad Bradshaw and Andre Brown is going to hurt running back depth this... more

NFL If you were to put together a bucket list for a coach about to lose his job, you have the inexplicable loss followed by a postgame freakout to make it all but complete. Hey look, there's Norv Turner right there! Please tell me you've... more

What we are talking about: Doug Martin He's the one Eli Manning Back where he belongs Jimmy Johnson Could have been worse Does Andrew Luck belong in the race for MVP? It's an interesting question which has recently come up. (And be... more

The Indianapolis Colts will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football (exclusively on NFL Network). And there is no disgrace to say Andrew Luck is the main reason I will tune in. (And yes, this even goes beyond fantasy football.)... more

Two big-time quarterbacks are on a bye this week, Aaron Rodgers and Robert Griffin III. If you weren't prepared for this, don't fret -- there are some real good sleeper options for Week 10. We will start with Russell Wilson, who makes Rank's 11 for the... more

What would you do if you had the power to change one thing in the NFL? I posed the question to you. Personally, my biggest idea (well, other than a national holiday following Super Bowl Sunday, which would totally work if you added a bye week to push the... more

NFL Only Tim Tebow can save the season for the New York Jets. Just not the way you think. Congratulations to the San Diego Chargers; you found a team in worse shape than you. Now there's a chance the Chargers might make a run in the AFC... more

What we are talking about: Tony Romo Now you may start him again Josh Freeman Not so fast, my friend Boba Fett Can't wait for Episode VII There was a time when the New York Jets were an anonymous team to me. They had Joe Namath and a... more

The NFL trade deadline is Thursday afternoon, and let's be honest, it's not going to be very exciting. While we'd like to see deals with DeAngelo Williams going to the Green Bay Packers, or Tony Romo to the Arizona Caridnals, or Dwayne Bowe heading... more

Detroit Lions WR Titus Young was the hot name on the waiver wire after he had two touchdowns against the Seahawks, but now the question for fantasy enthusiasts is if you can play the guy this week. Yes. Yes, you do. Young is going up against the... more

NFL Only Tim Tebow can save the season for the New York Jets. Just not the way you think. The idea to draft Matt Barkley doesn't hold the same weight his week after another USC debilitating loss to Arizona and a possible embarrassment this... more

What we are talking about: Eli Manning Now you may start him again Matthew Stafford You're killing me, and Megatron CM Punk Love the guy, hate booking We don't get a lot of traditions in San Diego. Green Bay has the Frozen Tundra.... more

We took a big hit on quarterbacks during the bye in Week 7. Now in Week 8, we're looking at the NFL b-squad of quarterbacks sitting out, with Red Dalton, Joe Flacco, Matt Schaub and Ryan Fitzpatrick sitting out. Those guys are like the mid-card guys who... more

NFL Matt Barkley might not have to move far if this week's No. 1 runs the table There is a lot of parity in the NFL right now (though, some like Dave Dameshek like to refer to it as mediocrity), but there are clearly some teams who are in it... more

What we are talking about: Amish Rifle Good start this week? Eli Manning Elite, but not this week Ryback Dolph is right BeyoncĂ© is going to be your Super Bowl halftime entertainment this year. And we could really kick this off by... more

Happy birthday to Hall of Famer and former Chicago Bears (and yes, I guess we can say New Orleans Saints) coach Mike Ditka on Thursday, who turned 73. The NFL hasn't been the same since he roamed the sidelines. This got me thinking, with Jim... more

There are a lot of big-name quarterbacks on bye this week, including Matt Ryan, Peyton Manning and Michael Vick. Philip Rivers is on a bye this week, too, but that should come as a relief to fantasy enthusiasts who have had their seasons or at least the... more

NFL Matt Barkley might not have to move far if this week's No. 1 runs the table We're well past the quarter point of the 2012 season and some teams are in serious danger of completely falling out of the race for No. 1, the No. 1 pick in the... more

What we are talking about: Andy Luck Good start this week? Matt Stafford Why is he Fantasy Illuminati? Stat corrections Again! You really hate to give a Yankee credit, but manager Joe Girardi showed fantasy enthusiasts everywhere how... more

There are a number of big-name quarterbacks on byes, with Drew Brees, Cam Newton and Blaine Gabbert all off this week. In addition, an injury to Robert Griffin III and the general badness of Tony Romo means quarterbacks are at a premium in Week 6. There... more

NFL The Cleveland Browns continues to be the leader in the clubhouse for the services of Matt Barkley. We've just past the quarter point of the 2012 season and some teams are in serious danger of completely falling out of the race for No. 1,... more

What we are talking about: Brady vs. Manning Still relevant Philip Rivers Nevermind the matchup Mike Trout MVP! MVP! MVP! Romantic comedies typically follow this same plot point: Boy chases his dream girl with the help of his nerdy... more

Quarterback is the biggest source of consternation among fantasy football enthusiasts, mostly from the people who wasted a first-round pick on a QB. Like me, with Cam Newton. Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford and Michael Vick are not top 10 fantasy... more

NFL The Cleveland Browns continues to be the leader in the clubhouse for the services of Matt Barkley. We've reached the quarter point of the 2012 season and some teams are in serious danger of completely falling out of the race for No. 1,... more

What we are talking about: Matt Ryan The No. 1 fantasy quarterback? LeSean McCoy Enough with this feud Stat corrections Pure evil Apologies if the curtain is pulled back with this statement, but it turns out advertisers like to use... more

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was fined $50,000 on Wednesday after he grabbed an official following the team's Week 3 loss at Baltimore. Belichick yearned for an explanation about a close field goal conversion by Justin Tucker , which... more

If you have a big game against the Indianapolis Colts, that's nice. Enjoy the warm handshakes and bro hugs, but it's not going to move the fantasy needle. Have a good game against the 49ers? Now you have something to talk about. Christian Ponder, QB,... more

NFL Photos Cleveland is still the leader in the clubhouse right now   There are a number of big-time teams who have started slowly out of the gate with a 1-2 mark; teams you might not expect to be on a list of below .500 teams. The Pittsburgh... more

What we are talking about: Alex Smith No, seriously Cam Newton He's the "Wild Thing" again Stanford fans No seriously, what was that? Fantasy football, comic books and video games. It was only a matter of time before an Emmy Awards... more

The early reviews of Michael Strahan have been really positive for "Live!" Surprisingly good. I was talking to some lady about the show at A Slice of New York in Huntington Beach, Calif., the other day and she said, "I really like that Michael on... more

It's time for a look at the sleepers. Before going forward it should be noted, none of these guys are going to replace Peyton Manning or Julio Jones in your lineup. I understand, they both let us down on Monday Night. No need to be impetuous, though.... more

AP How do you feel about Cleveland? Here's the most overused statistic of the week: Only three teams that have started 0-2 have gone on to win the Super Bowl. Don't bother with Googling it; your teams are 1993 Dallas Cowboys, 2001 New England... more

What we are talking about: Andy Luck The rookie QB to start RG3 Overvalued this week? Mike Trout Best rookie in any sport? Blake Lively was in the news this week as she married her former co-star (more on that movie in a moment),... more

The Chicago Bears (who take on the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football, only on NFL Network) are one of the most iconic teams in football history. No, make it sports history! So it should come as no surprise the Bears have also made a... more

Let me guess, the majority of you checking in for a fantasy sleepers column likely have some combination of Fred Jackson, Steven Jackson, Wes Welker, DeAngelo Williams, Larry Fitzgerald or Greg Jennings. Yeah, I know how you feel. There were some... more

NFL Photos The Indianapolis Colts don't have a need for Matt Barkley, but they are the early leaders.   There are a lot of teams riding high right now after big Week 1 victories. Many of them have thoughts of being No. 1. But let's not... more

What we are talking about: Jay Cutler Can he really be a top QB? Mike Mularkey Don't pull #shanahanigans Mike Trout Outperformed his deal Jets coach Rex Ryan said he is tired of his team being labeled a circus. And then he shot water... more

Take a look at your roster right now. Seriously, right now; I'll wait. There are a couple of names on your roster that likely don't belong. Get rid of those guys. Let me tell you, Santana Moss is not going to do much of anything for your team. Instead,... more

NFL Photos Is there a chance Matt Barkley could spend his NFL playing days in his college stadium?   Let's get this out of the way quickly: "Fans for Barkley" doesn't have the same panache as "Suck for Luck." But one lucky (forgive me) fan... more

What we are talking about: Jamaal Charles Can he really be a top back? Mike Wallace Don't hurry back soon Mike Trout He's the best in the world You hear people talk about the consensus top 10 in fantasy football, but who is the No. 1... more

Roger Clemens is returning to the world of baseball. Not Major League Baseball, mind you (though the Oakland A's could use a pitcher right now). Clemens will pitch Saturday for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League. Why can't... more

In honor of new coach Jeff Fisher, the St. Louis Rams will give out mustaches to all fans in attendance for their Week 2 preseason regular-season game, in an attempt to set a world record. It's a cool tradition that hopefully will carry over when the... more

Recently, our crew of fantasy football analysts conducted a mock fantasy football auction draft. The 15-man roster consisted of one QB, two RBs, two WRs, one TE, one WR/RB, one K, one DEF and six bench spots. It uses NFL.com's standard scoring system .... more

What we are talking about: Darren McFadden Can he really be a top back? Ryan Mathews Injured again. Thanks. SummerSlam No way, Triple H can lose I feel you McKayla Maroney , I'm not impressed with many of the options at fantasy... more

This has been a big week with sprinters and the NFL. Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson -- among others -- said he could beat Usain Bolt in a race. Now former Florida Gator Jeff Demps hopes to play in the NFL this season . Before we're... more

Associated Press Dez Bryant (left) and Darrius Heyward-Bey both have the chance to become all-time greats for their teams.   "Monday Night Football" features the Dallas Cowboys and the Oakland Raiders ; two of the most storied, revered and --... more

The most common (more like lamest) excuse for not playing fantasy football is the tired refrain, "I just don't have the time." Because yes, we all lead very busy lives. Oh yes, how can find time for fantasy football as we're busy curing cancer,... more

The preseason is a welcome reprieve for those of us ready for football (or maybe tired of watching our team's bullpen blow a week full of leads). But there is always a little bit of trepidation, as we watch the games with one eye covered out of... more

If your fantasy football draft is coming up this weekend (and really, we need to talk about this), just take Mike Wallace off your boards. Or at least push him way down. Talks between Wallace and the Pittsburgh Steelers are non-existent. And a trade?... more

Associated Press   U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps finished his reign as the most prolific Olympian in history. But how does he compare to perhaps the greatest player in NFL history (or at least No. 1 in the NFL Network Top 100), Jerry Rice?... more

The reign of Arizona Cardinals starting quarterback Kevin Kolb as the top signal caller in the desert lasted about as long as the Daniel Bryan title defense in Wrestlemania. But at least Bryan got a peck from AJ for his troubles. Kolb had what we would... more

Bad start for Starks Are the Green Bay Packers going to run more this year? That's what Greg Jennings told our Michael Fabiano during a recent trip to NFL Network. But before you race to draft Jimmy Starks this season, reports are he's struggling in camp.... more

Forgive the spoiler alert, but there is little doubt Gabby Douglas is going to be one of the biggest - if not the biggest - breakout star of the 2012 Olympics back here in the states. And not only should we laud her for winning the gold (sorry,... more

Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson doesn't want you to win your fantasy football league. That's the only reason I can ascertain after he appeared on NFL AM on Thursday morning and encouraged fantasy enthusiasts to take him in the first round. Yeah, I... more

Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson doesn't want you to win your fantasy football league. That's the only reason I can ascertain after he appeared on NFL AM on Thursday morning and encouraged fantasy enthusiasts to take him in the first round. Yeah, I... more

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger isn't worried about a little tear in his rotator cuff . That's cool. You know who is worried? This guy! There are no little injuries when it comes to rotator cuff injuries. But Roethlisberger is playing... more

London has done a fantastic job hosting the Olympics. Or at least it appears that way, because being on the West Coast means we can only follow the Games out here via "Today Show" spoilers. But it looks like a good time. It even reminds me of when... more

San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews was at practice Tuesday night, but he didn't work out, according to reports. Mathews was involved in a minor two-car accident on Monday night and was taken to the hospital for pain. Drugs and alcohol are not... more

Can Peyton Manning still go deep? The big question is Peyton Manning's arm strength right now . Though the real question for fantasy enthusiasts should be, are our expectations too high for Peyton Manning? Too often we view football as plug-and-play... more

Associated Press     The Olympic opening ceremonies were Friday evening (or morning, depending on where you live) and it begs to question, what is the better sporting event - the summer Olympics or the Super Bowl? We might be biased here on... more

Associated Press Chicago and Baltimore have long NFL histories, but which one comes out on top?   The collective fan bases in Chicago and Baltimore can breathe easy, as Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte and Baltimore Ravens running back... more

Training camp is just days away, and it's never too early to start some preseason predictions. In fact, there were so many predictions filling my brain, I had too many for one post. On Tuesday, I predicted that the Dallas Cowboys will win the NFC... more

Mike Fabiano Dave Dameshek Elliot Harrison Adam Rank Jason Smith Matt Smith   1. Who will be this season's biggest breakout player? The Chargers have a lot of confidence in Ryan Mathews this season, and fantasy enthusiasts should,... more

  Congratulations to our reigning home-run derby champions (yes, plural), Prince Fielder and Rob Gronkowski. Fielder won MLB's version (you might have missed it because the competitors take so many pitches they make your typical New York... more

LaDainian Tomlinson joined the cast of NFL Network's "Total Access" on Monday and kicked around some predictions for the upcoming season. Training camp is just around the corner, and it's never too early to make some predictions (which you all can... more

QBs - Rank RBs - Fabiano WRs - Jason Smith TEs - Harrison Overall draft strategies   The way we draft quarterbacks has changed over the years. There were times when a quarterback being picked in the first round of a fantasy draft... more

Mike Fabiano Dave Dameshek Elliot Harrison Adam Rank Jason Smith Matt Smith   This "perfect" draft is based on NFL.com's standard 10-team leagues with a basic (non-PPR) scoring system that rewards four points for touchdown passes... more

David Drapkin/Associated Press Don't be swayed by Adrian Peterson's ACL surgery, he's still a keeper. Wow, can you believe it's July already? Those keeper questions you've been avoiding all year like your tax extension? Yeah, it's time to take a... more

Scott Boehm/Associated Press Oh no, Joe Buck (center) just saw Randy Moss pull a fake moon. Get ready for a lecture. Some former NFL players gathered at NFL Films this week to participate in the broadcast boot camp as they transition from the... more

Jason O. Watson / US Presswire Whose college program is better, Tim Tebow's Gators or Brady Quinn's Fighting Irish?   Tim Tebow shocked the world when he took some not-so-subtle jabs at Brady Quinn and Notre Dame in an interview posted on... more

England was handed a tough break in the quarters of the 2012 European Cup. The English side had numerous chances to put away a game against Italy, but it lost in penalty kicks. Kickers. What can you do? The same thing happens in American football,... more

Happy birthday to Joe Montana -- the greatest quarterback who ever lived . Although, many of you who were on the business end of a Montana comeback might not have many well wishes. In fact, Montana ruined one of my birthdays when he tossed two... more

Associated Press Who was better?   Chad Ochocinco was released by the Patriots on Thursday, as he was never quite able to live up to his past. You know, back when he was Chad Johnson. But here's a question, who was the better receiver, was it... more

The Electronic Entertainment Expo began on Tuesday. If you'll excuse the hacky analogy, the event is easily the Super Bowl for gamers. Every major gaming company (including EA Sports, the makers of the popular "Madden" football series) will... more

Draft kit | Sleepers | Deep sleepers | Busts | Breakouts | Bargains   Mike Fabiano Dave Dameshek Elliot Harrison Adam Rank Jason Smith Matt Smith   Click the above tabs to see picks from our various analysts Here's... more

Mike Fabiano Dave Dameshek Elliot Harrison Adam Rank Jason Smith Matt Smith   Click the above tabs to see picks from our various analysts 1. Tony Romo will have more fantasy points than Drew Brees. More than the... more

Draft kit | Deep sleepers | Busts | Breakouts | Bargains | Strategies   Mike Fabiano Dave Dameshek Elliot Harrison Adam Rank Jason Smith Matt Smith   Click the above tabs to see picks from our various analysts Josh... more

Draft kit | Sleepers | Deep sleepers | Breakouts | Bargains | Strategies   Mike Fabiano Dave Dameshek Elliot Harrison Adam Rank Jason Smith Matt Smith   Click the above tabs to see picks from our various analysts... more

Draft kit | Sleepers | Deep sleepers | Busts | Bargains | Strategies   Mike Fabiano Dave Dameshek Elliot Harrison Adam Rank Jason Smith Matt Smith   Click the above tabs to see picks from our various analysts... more

Draft kit | Sleepers | Deep sleepers | Busts | Breakouts | Strategies   Mike Fabiano Dave Dameshek Elliot Harrison Adam Rank Jason Smith Matt Smith   Click the above tabs to see picks from our various analysts... more

Who was better, Shane Falco or Johnny Utah? (We answered that question in the Gridiron Breakdown). And is one of them the best fictional quarterback of all-time? Here?s a list of the 23 best fictional movie quarterbacks. And note the word ?fictional;? real-life guys, like Mike Winchell and Sunshine Bass, will not be here.

Nor will TV quarterbacks, like A.C. Slater. But don?t let that stop you from flaming away at me on Twitter... more

Draft kit | Sleepers | Busts | Breakouts | Bargains | Strategies   Mike Fabiano Dave Dameshek Elliot Harrison Adam Rank Jason Smith Matt Smith   Click the above tabs to see picks from our various analysts Greg... more

What we are talking about: Josh Freeman He will bounce back in 2012 Matt Ryan Something doesn't add up L.A. Kings Are they a team of destiny? HBO has selected the Dolphins as this year's participant on "Hard Knocks." And I had two... more

Marvel/Associated Press Keanu Reeves' two fictional quarterbacks stage a duel in the latest Gridiron Breakdown.   One of the most hotly debated subjects in the list of best fictional quarterbacks is who was better, Johnny Utah or Shane... more

Associated Press Amazingly, Norm Van Brocklin's 554-yard passing game from 1951 still stands as the all-time single-game standard. We have another member of the 500 Club, as Eli Manning joined a small group of quarterbacks who have passed for... more

Do you remember those awesomely ridiculous NFL posters from the 80s, like this Bo Jackson "Black and Blue " poster? Because "Men in Black 3" hits theaters this weekend and if those posters were still produced today, you can bet there would be a Men... more

Associated Press     The San Antonio Spurs have swept the Los Angeles Clippers and are the odds-on favorites to win the NBA title next month. A lot of pundits have already started to compare the team to the New England Patriots, in terms of... more

Tenacious D released its latest album, "Rize of the Fenix" on Tuesday, and whether you care for the comedy shock duo or not, you have to admit it theirs would be a pretty cool nickname for a defense, right? And that got me thinking about how... more

Congratulations to the Philadelphia 76ers for their victory over the Chicago Bulls in the first-round of the NBA playoffs. This now sets the stage for a classic playoff series between the Sixers and the Boston Celtics. Many fans who watched the NBA... more

The moment I heard Jon Hamm was going to star in a feature film called "Million Dollar Arm," I started to wonder which Hollywood quarterback fallback would get the job -- Keanu Reeves or Dennis Quaid. But it turns out "Million Dollar Arm" is... more

Geoff Burke/US Presswire Robert Griffin III has applied for a trademark on his name, nickname and catchphrase. Robert Griffin III wasted no time as he filed trademark applications for his own name , plus "RGIII" and "RG3." But what really took... more

Marvel/Associated Press Robert Griffin III takes on his hero, the Hulk -- the latest Gridiron Breakdown.   This weekend saw two impressive debuts from "The Avengers," which established record ticket sales and Robert Griffin III for the... more

What we are talking about: Jay Cutler Doing pretty well for himself Luck or RG3 Who do you pick in 2012? Punk vs. Bryan Matchup for the ages The 2012 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror and it's time to start looking forward to the... more

New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire is being lampooned after he injured his hand punching a fire extinguisher after a loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2 of their playoff series. But don't worry Amare, you're only going to miss the rest of a... more

Being named "Mr. Irrelevant," as the final pick in the NFL draft is called, has to be considered the ultimate consolation prize in sports. Mr. Irrelevant not only gets a chance to make an NFL roster, he gets to be the guest of honor at Irrelevant... more

The first day of the 2012 NFL Draft brought some unexpected sights and sounds, and we can't wait to see even more in Day 2. But before we do that, let's take a look back at the weird, the wild and the unexplainable from the first day. ... more

Associated Press There would be no draft slide this time for Rodgers in a redraft of the NFL. One of my favorite events of the last year has been DC Comics' re-launch of its titles with the so-called "New 52" series. That got me thinking, what... more

Ryan Tannehill continues to rise up draft boards, because NFL teams always seem to fall for the hype. And it doesn't matter how many times teams are burned, it's as inevitable as a Kardashian publicity stunt. With that in mind, I'd like to take a... more

Associated Press Andrew Luck will have some big shoes to fill when he joins the Colts.  The Colts have made it official: They are going to select Andrew Luck with the first overall selection of the 2012 NFL Draft . Whew, good thing we ended that... more

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The first round of the 2012 NFL Draft , which will be held Thursday, has the makings of an all-timer, given that this is one of the more epic draft classes. Expectations are very high for Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, and there is a deep crop... more

Auburn and Alabama have one of the most storied rivalries in college football, but who has the edge when it spills over to the NFL? Here is a look at some of the best players from Auburn and Alabama and you can be the judge. ... more

I might be the last person in the world who still purchases magazines, but I love them. If you thumb through a copy of Vanity Fair , GQ or Maxim, the style section always features awesome cars, cool clothes and top-shelf liquor. You'll see a... more

What we're talking about: Aaron Rodgers No.1 of the Fantasy Illuminati Bobby Meachem Better than you think he is "Justified" Best show on T.V. I got a tweet from Jake Roberts (like that's his real name) over the weekend, bashing me... more

By now we've all seen the Tupac hologram, which rocked the stage at the Coachella Music Festival on Sunday night (here's the video ). And now we have our leader in the clubhouse for Super Bowl XLVII halftime show. I ask you, how would it be... more

Associated Press Fenway Park and Lambeau Field are two of the most beloved stadiums in sports.   Venerable Fenway Park will celebrate its 100th anniversary over the weekend with a series against the Tampa Bay (don't call them Devil) Rays. The... more

Wes Welker stopped by Studio 66 for the latest Dave Dameshek Football Program (available on iTunes ) and it got me thinking -- with the 2012 NFL Draft looming -- how strange it is that players can still slip through the cracks of the draft during... more

Tim Tebow is one of the most polarizing people in sports (if not the most) and he could finally find a kindred spirit in John Cena. I made the comparison between the two back in December, but Cena said that he looks to Tebow as an example during a recent... more

My favorite part of the whole Dwight Howard saga is he doesn't want to be traded to Los Angeles because either a) he doesn't want to play with Kobe Bryant, or b) he doesn't want to follow Shaq's legacy of moving from the Orlando Magic to the... more

If "Mad Men" is any indication, the 1960s had it all -- guys in snappy suits, Scotch in the office and a secretary pool that is willing to meet your needs. The 1960s also had the start of the common draft between AFL and NFL teams, which began in 1967 (one year in front of this year?s season of "Mad Men"). And that 1967 NFL Draft is widely regarded as one of the all-time best, with eight players selected who would go on to Hall of Fame careers. ... more

Happy Opening Day everybody! Though I strongly believe Opening Day won't officially start until Albert Pujols takes his first swings Friday for your Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Sorry, A's, Mariners, Marlins and everybody who played Thursday.... more

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. -- Ahman Green has no problem starting at the bottom. He started his NFL career as a wedge-buster on the Seahawks' special teams in 1998, despite being a third-round draft pick. But his hard work led him to be a Pro Bowl running... more

UNIVERSAL CITY -- Ahman Green has no problem starting at the bottom. He started his NFL career as a wedge buster on the Seattle Seahawks' special teams in 1998, despite being a third-round draft pick. But his hard work led him to be a Pro Bowl running... more

Congratulations to the Kentucky Wildcats, who joined the New York Giants and the Alabama Crimson Tide in winning major sports championships during the 2012 calendar year. But whose championship was more impressive -- the Giants' or the Wildcats'? Let's... more

You can tell a lot about a man if you just look at the people he follows on Twitter. And when I took a gander at Takeo Spikes' list recently, I knew I had to ask him about it during his recent visit to the NFL Network studios. So we get to the bottom of... more

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Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow in New York seems like some pairing in a buddy-sports movie, where guys from opposite sides have to co-exist for the betterment of the team. (We'll discuss which actors play Tebow and Sanchez later.) Right now, the scuttlebutt... more

NFL owners voted Wednesday to change the regular-season overtime rules to match the playoff format and have turnovers automatically reviewed. The rule to have all replays handled up in the booth (eliminating the six to ten minutes it takes an NFL... more

Moments after Tim Tebow was traded to the Jets , I want to believe that Neil O'Donnell had a moment of joy, knowing he was no longer in the bottom two for worst quarterbacks to ever play for the team. Then he called up Browning Nagle, and the two... more

What we are talking about: Eric Decker He's the one to have in Denver Ryan Clark A player worth following Mandy Peet She's back on TV; life's good Tim Tebow was recently gunning for Mark Sanchez's girl, Kate Upton, and now he's going... more

Peyton Manning has left more tongues wagging than your typical Kate Upton cover photo, as many teams were forced to evaluate their own quarterback position against the possibility of bringing in one of the best quarterbacks of his era. Now some teams,... more

You can be certain that all of the fashionable homeless in Colorado will wear Tim Tebow jerseys this fall, because the new hot-ticket item will be Peyton Manning's freshly minted No. 18 Broncos jersey. But Handsome Hank of the "Dave Dameshek... more

Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press Manning looks like a lock to sign with the Cardinals if our data is to be believed.   The Peyton Manning sweepstakes are really starting to heat up and it seems like everybody has an opinion on where he will... more

The Peyton Manning field has been thinned to four teams, with Arizona, Denver, Miami and Tennessee (all right, maybe it's just three) all vying for position . There is, of course, the chance for a darkhorse to emerge out of nowhere to throw the... more

Peyton Manning is the first member of the Indianapolis Colts to have his number retired, making him the face of the franchise. (The other retired numbers are Baltimore Colts.) But what about the other 31 teams? Not only am I presenting you the face of... more

I own a Bo Jackson Angels jersey. It's the coolest. And it typically leads to a couple of responses of "Hey, Reggie Jackson didn't wear No. 22" or, "I forgot Jackson ended his career with the Angels." And it happens a lot in sports, when a star... more

It's Super Tuesday, everybody. Sports and politics have always mixed -- especially football. And it goes beyond the gratuitous visit to the White House after winning a championship.   Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gerald Ford and Ronald... more

The franchise tag was created years ago to allow teams to keep big-name players with the organizations that made them famous. Now fast-forward to 2012, when the Jaguars are using the franchise tag to hang on to kicker Josh Scobee. So maybe it's... more

What we are talking about: Calvin Johnson Fantasy Illuminati at WR Austin or Dez Who are you keeping? Hines Ward Worthy of the Hall of Fame? Let me tell you something, Kate Upton rules the world. Not only is she dating Mark Sanchez... more

100. It still stands as one of the most hallowed numbers in all of sports. There's still a certain magic that lingers in the symmetry. And it boggles the mind to think somebody could score 100 points in an NBA game. But that's what Wilt... more

"Dancing with the Stars" no longer is for C-list celebrities but apparently third receivers on the depth chart, too. I feel like somebody should call ABC right now and let them know they have Donald Driver on the show, not Greg Jennings. "Dancing... more

Happy Leap Day, everybody! I hope you're wearing your blue and gold. Or maybe "30 Rock" was just funning us all along (meaning there's no Leap Day Willie, either). Just watch the episode here . In any event, I'd like to take time on Leap Day to... more

Some of the greatest movies have been about football -- "North Dallas 40", "Brian's Song" and "Any Given Sunday". All right, maybe we can try to erase "Any Given Sunday" from our minds. But let's not forget one of my all-time favorites, "Heaven... more

"What's the most you've ever lost in a coin toss?" "Sir?" "The most. You've ever lost. On a coin toss." All right, Friday's coin toss to determine draft position is not going to be as daunting as Anton Chigurh glaring at you (that's a "No... more

What we are talking about: Adrian Peterson Still fantasy Illuminati? AD or MJD Who are you keeping? CM Punk Better than Chris Brown Reggie Bush has been the most troubling running back to figure while putting together my list of... more

Happy Ash Wednesday, everybody! For the uninitiated, here's a very basic definition: Ash Wednesday is the kickoff of Lent, or the 40-day holy season leading up to Easter for many Christians. If you aren't Catholic but have Catholic friends, you... more

NFL It's time for Kenny Washington to get his due as a true pioneer. Jackie Robinson and Kenny Washington stood shoulder-to-shoulder on the athletic fields of UCLA, as both excelled at football and baseball. Yet they remain worlds apart in our... more

What we are talking about: Eli Manning Has he joined the fantasy elite? Rodgers or Newton Who are you keeping? "Justified" The best show on television Kate Upton is the latest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover girl, joining a very... more

Is Jeremy Lin the new Tim Tebow? If he's not, he at least has made things interesting in the doldrums of the sports calendar immediately after the Super Bowl. It's true. I can't remember the last time I watched a non-Lakers regular-season basketball... more

Great news, everybody: Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush could be dating again ! This is something to help our grieving nation. But doesn't it seem like reunions have been in the air recently? In addition to Bush and his celebutante, Randy Moss... more

Super Bowl MVP balloting typically is just a matter of the voters being able to identify the winning quarterback. (It's a good thing this Giants fan was not asked to cast a vote .) But there are a number of unsung heroes who often go unnoticed. Here is a... more

Moments after the Giants captured Super Bowl XLVI , legions of morose Patriots fans filed out of Lucas Oil Stadium, unable to bring themselves to watch New Yorkers celebrate.  And as a fan, you just hope the guys on your team feel as awful as you do.... more

They say revenge is a dish best served cold ... or as an orange-flaky caramel crisp dipped in chocolate. Like a Butterfinger bar. On Tuesday, 900 pounds of Butterfingers (8,000 bars) were delivered to Copley Square in Boston -- no doubt mocking Wes... more

Is Eli Manning one of the greatest Giants of all time? He's getting close. But you have to remember the Giants are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. Eli is going to need a little more consistency over his career to break this... more

The suspense to find out the greatest Patriots player of all time will have as much suspense as your typical Super Bowl from the 1980s. This one is a runaway. But there are some interesting questions, especially at No. 2. Does that intrigue you? I... more

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INDIANAPOLIS -- I know it's only Monday, but I would like to welcome Indianapolis into the Super Bowl rotation. Honestly, the city has been this remarkable and I'm not sure I've been here for 24 hours yet. In the two-minute walk to the media... more

Who do you have, Boston or New York? America, nay the world, was thrilled when the Patriots knocked off the St. Louis Football Club back in 2001. The world again had Boston's back when it rallied to beat New York back in 2004. But then the tide changed.... more

What we are talking about: Eli Manning Better than his brother? The L.A. Rams London game just the start "St. Elmo's Fire" Now breaking NFL news This wasn't a good week for Aaron Rodgers. First, he lost to the Giants in an NFC... more

One of my favorite non-playoff stories of the weekend was the notion Tiger Woods and Tim Tebow were going to pair up at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Feb. 9-12. Really? There hasn't been polar opposites this extreme since Kim Kardashian and... more

Welcome to the NFL's version of the Golden Globe Awards, as we take a look at the NFL's biggest winners -- which explains why you won't see any photos of Tony Romo. Or Rex Ryan because we don't have an award for most time spent in line at Steak-n-Shake. Mark Sanchez also won't be here. We handed him an invitation, but he fumbled it away. Nope, this is a celebration of the winners. You know, the opposite of Matt Ryan. So let's get on to the first category. And without further ado ... ... more

What we are talking about: Eli Manning Somebody please stop me The Jets Nobody likes a rat Ricky Gervais Please don't let us down One of the things I'm readying in anticipation of the Super Bowl is a look at the six greatest players... more

Our Michael Lombardi wrote today that Hollywood couldn't script the Tim Tebow story any better. I'm sure Matt Stone and Trey Parker already are working on the treatment. But before that happens, allow me to offer my suggestions for who should be... more

What we are talking about: Eli Manning Nope, I never learn do I? Rodgers or Brees Who are you going with? Chris Jericho He's back, but to face who? We declared Katy Perry as the free agent of the year for 2012, but now she has some... more

Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press Dwight Freeney has reason to celebrate: His Colts own the No. 1 pick in this year's draft.   It's time for the final Alternative Rankings for 2011, a look at the bottom six in the NFL. This isn't the exact... more

What we are talking about: Cam Newton My No. 1 going forward Week 17 playoffs Please stop with this Van Halen Need a true reunion Free agency is going to be a hot topic going forward, with names like Marques Colston, Brandon Lloyd and... more

The Star-Ledger/US Presswire Mark Sanchez wasn't about to let Eli take the title of 'Worst QB in New York.'   It's Tuesday on NFL.com, and that means it's time for the power rankings. But here on the Pick Six, we see things a little... more

"Many Christmases ago, I went to buy a doll for my son. I reached for the last one they had, but so did another man. As I rained blows upon him, I realized there had to be another way. ... But out of that a new holiday was born: a Festivus for the... more

What we are talking about this week: Cam Newton He's the Duke, A-No. 1 Eli the Mauler Fantasy dreams have ended Daniel Bryan WWE pushes the underdogs Mark Sanchez was spotted recently with Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Kate Upton... more

Brian Spurlock/US Presswire Seriously, Chris Johnson. You were tackled by two Colts. That's not good.   It's Tuesday on NFL.com, and that means it's time for the power rankings. But here at Pick Six, we see things a little differently. While... more

The NFL announced Monday that a number of Hollywood veterans will tutor players for future careers in cinema, which seems like a fantastic idea. I mean, reality television can only churn out so many C-list actors, so somebody has to fill the void.... more

What we're talking about this week: Tony Romo Better than Eli this week? Adrian Peterson Is he too rusty to play? "Homeland" Will Brody push the button? Jennifer Aniston is the sexiest woman ever? That's what the editors of Men's... more

Todd Rosenberg/NFL The Packers showed that the Raiders are closer to the bottom than the top of the NFL.   It's Tuesday on NFL.com, and that means it's time for the power rankings. But here on the Pick Six, we see things a little differently.... more

What we're talking about: Philip Rivers Please, don't go. We need you. Joe Flacco Great matchup, bad projections. Lakers basketball Paul deal too good to be true. The Yasmine Bleeth Principle has been in the news recently. What's... more

Darron Cummings/Associated Press Eli takes one last chance to watch Aaron Rodgers highlights on the big screen.   It's Tuesday on NFL.com, and that means it's time for the power rankings. But here on the Pick Six, we see things a little... more

What we're talking about: Eli the Messiah My season is in his hands. Philip Rivers It's time for us to take a break. John Cena Like Tebow, I'm coming around. I love this time of year because we get a ton of the "year's best" lists.... more

Darron Cummings/Associated Press Someone in Indianapolis has his head in the game.   The race for the No. 1 overall draft pick nearly is over, but who's No. 2? A number of teams that don't need a quarterback are starting to crowd the top of... more

What we are talking about: Matt Ryan Falcons QB is a must-start. Jonathan Stewart Panthers RBs are good to go. CM Punk He's the 'Best in the World.' What would Phil Dunphy do? Anybody who caught "Modern Family" on Wednesday night has... more

Brad Mills/US Presswire Mike Shanahan claims that Riggins wasnâ??t much of a sultan. (Read on, it will make sense.)   Welcome back to the party, NFC West. After getting a reprieve for going 4-0 in Week 10, the NFC West makes its return to the... more

Mike Carter/US Presswire Kevin Smith looked great, but don't expect another huge game.   Here is an awesome fantasy team that would have crushed whatever team you were playing: Rex Grossman, Kevin Smith, Charles Clay, Jabar Gaffney, Johnny... more

Sunday's fantasy performances offered a bunch of "Who's that?" comments, as some anonymous players took your fantasy points. Here's a quick look at this weekend's winners and losers.

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Michael Conroy/Associated Press You did all right, NFC West ... take the week off.   You know the race for No. 1 has turned into a runaway when all four NFC West teams won in Week 10. The last time that happened, the Los Angeles Rams were... more

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Wilfredo Lee/Associated Press Yep, Mike Shanahan is at it again.   That's it. Shanahanigans strikes again, but I have the solution: I am no longer playing Redskins on my fantasy team. But that doesn't seem strong enough. So in honor of the... more

Gary A. Vasquez/NFL Well, this is going to happen again, so how about something a little bolder?   Welcome to the second half of the 2011 NFL season. And what a half-season it has been. Aaron Rodgers continues to dominate the NFL and the... more

Joel Ryan/Associated Press Don't worry. The new Bond girls are on the "Like" side.   I've cycled through my running backs like a producer goes through Bond girls. And the worst part: There isn't an Ursula Andress or Barbara Bach in the bunch.... more

Associated Press Judge Adam is strict yet fair. But his rulings are final.   In honor of the Conrad Murray ruling Monday, it's time for me to take the chair in the court of Adam's opinion to hand down some rulings in the NFL. And who knows?... more

Michael Conroy/Associated Press Some Colts fans aren't sure what they're rooting for these days.   The most compelling story arc in "Pulp Fiction" is between Marsellus and Butch, the latter being forced to throw a fight. My favorite scene is... more

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Greg M. Cooper/US Presswire Eli Manning better hope his opponent drops this pass.   Eli Manning's winning drive against the Patriots was eerily similar to his winning drive against them in Super Bowl XLII. Right down to an ill-advised pass... more

Denny Medley/US Presswire Marrying a Kardashian and playing Reggie Bush are two things not to like.   One of the biggest trending topics of the week was Kim Kardashian's divorce from that one guy. In fact, the Twitterverse was asking for... more

Oh Philip, that was a rough one. You botched a snap? That is the kind of stuff we would expect from Eli Manning, not you. But let's not make too big of a deal out of it. You lost a tough divisional game at a place where the Chargers traditionally don't... more

Lynne Sladky/Associated Press Some people have no idea what they want. Trust me, luck might not be enough. To be honest, the race for the top overall pick has boiled down to a two-team race, even though the two bottom-feeders in the NFC... more

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Jack Dempsey/Associated Press Will John Fox pull the rug out from under Tebow? How will you remember the Tim Tebow fantasy era? Certainly, Tebow didn't kill you yesterday. He had more points than Tony Romo, Joe Flacco and Drew Brees. And yes,... more

Dan Steinberg/Associated Press Is Terrell Owens the Lindsay Lohan of the NFL or vice versa? Lindsay Lohan is going to grace the pages of Playboy -- allow me to echo the sentiments of people everywhere who believe this happened five years too... more

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Tom Strattman/Associcated Press That loss by the Colts was impressive, but was it enough to sway the voters? The alternative rankings faced an ethical dilemma this week. Do you reward a team that was so bad that they needed to have a... more

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Associcated Press Far too many of these passes are going to the other team, and not to your fantasy studs. What the hell happened to Philip Rivers? Lost in Tebowmania on Sunday was another dismal fantasy performance by Rivers who was once... more

Associated Press The most popular soccer player in America? Of course, it's Hope Solo. The NFL plays its annual deal in England in Week 7, and the Bears-Buccaneers tilt in Wembley Stadium sparked a conversation about the most famous soccer... more

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Dick Druckman/Associated Press The Dolphins are so bad, opposing teams won't even face forward when running. We are six weeks into the 2011 season, and already we are starting to separate the pretenders from the contenders for the coveted... more

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Geoff Burke/US Presswire Why does he look so angry? He's the one who ruined our fantasy team. There is only one recurring storyline that truly matters in fantasy football, and that is Mike Shanahan continues to hate your fantasy team. We were... more

Dan Steinberg/Associated Press Be careful what you wish for, Tim Tebow fans. You might get Morena Baccarin in short hair. I'll explain ... Broncos fans have been vociferous in their desire to see Tim Tebow as their starting quarterback. I... more

Mark J. Terrill/Associated Press Another 'Die Hard?' If Bruce can't do it, there is another guy who can. If the Broncos want to use Tim Tebow to ruin their franchise, you know what, do what you want. It is yours to destroy. But now Tebow is... more

AJ Mast / Associated Press Think Peyton Manning would make for a great player-coach? Think again. The Chicago White Sox flirted with the idea of hiring Paul Konerko as a player-manager, and why not? It worked out so well the last time it... more

Tom Strattman/Associcated Press After some tense moments early, the Colts managed to rally for the loss. We are five weeks into the 2011 season, and already we are starting to separate the pretenders from the contenders for the coveted first... more

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Thomas E. Witte/Associated Press And for his next miracle, Tebow turned water into Gatorade. The Lions are playing in a big game on Monday night -- yeah, let that sink in for a moment. So far, 2011 has been a year of change, and there was no... more

Week 5 is nearly in the books, and we got the return of some big-named players, while some Internet darlings failed to deliver. Here is a look at the top storylines of the week. Tebow Time Broncos fans rejoice, Tim Tebow is finally the starting... more

Associated Press Another tournament run ends in disappointment thanks to Jay Cutler. Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari was voted off "Dancing with the Stars" this week and, of course, Jay Cutler was there in person watching from the sidelines... more

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Tony Gutierrez/Associated Press Seems like everybody is trying to pile on Tony Romo. Let's see if I have this straight, we are heading into Week 5, and this being an odd-numbered week, we are bashing Tony Romo? Well maybe I will just follow... more

Kyle Rivas/Associcated Press Those are not tears of joy, the Chiefs blew a big opportunity. We are now at the quarter point of the 2011 NFL season (if you can believe that) and it is time to separate the contenders from the pretenders for No.... more

Stefan Simonsen / Associated Press The inevitable Super Bowl halftime performance by Madonna might be happening at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis. Given Hank Williams Jr.'s recent remarks about President Obama , we have a clearer vision of the... more

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David Kohl/Associated Press Way to go Bengals, you would ruin a good time by upsetting the Bills. So maybe the Bills and Lions won't both be 16-0 and locking up in Super Bowl XLVI. Thank you for nothing, Bengals. But Week 4 wasn't a total... more

Jeff Curry/US Presswire Oh look, more points for a guy who was not starting on your fantasy team. We are a quarter into the season, and with that, here is a look at the top Week 4 fantasy storylines. Ryan Torain only exists to ruin your... more

Associated Press Who would want this to end? Keep the Chargers in San Diego. The downtown stadium proposal in Los Angeles cleared another hurdle this week, when Gov. Jerry Brown signed some document that freed up some regulation that I'm not... more

Tom E. Puskar/Associated Press Jerome Bettis was pretty good, but the best of the best? That is stretch. If I ever had the financial freedom to start my own philanthropic organization, I would love to put my time and energy into helping those... more

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Charles Krupa/Associated Press Things are a little uncomfortable in Boston following the Red Sox recent collapse. The Red Sox start every baseball season ordained into the playoffs, with most pundits all but conceding the wild card to Boston.... more

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Elaine Thompson/Associcated Press Peter Carroll looks verklempt after the Seahawks missed an opportunity to move up. We are quickly approaching the quarter point of the 2011 NFL season (if you can believe that) and it is time to separate the... more

Jim Brown/US Presswire Britt is yet another big name to go down with a knee injury this season. Add Kenny Britt's name to the growing list of A-list fantasy studs that had their season cut short by a knee injury. And yes, complaining about a... more

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In the time it took you to read this intro, the Patriots and Bills just scored 14 points. But not all of this week?s winners and losers came from that game. Here is a look at Week 3?s brightest (and not so bright) stars. ... more

What a crazy week in fantasy football, with some high scores, some huge disappointments and injuries. It always seems to be about the injuries, right? Wes Welker just scored ten more fantasy points while you were reading this Alright, Welker put up... more

Kevin Hoffman/US Presswire The Bills were able to beat the Patriots to become the AFC's lone unbeaten team. The Bills and the Patriots played a game for the ages on Sunday afternoon. In a near life imitating art moment, that game was like... more

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Michael Hickey/Getty Images Tom Brady is coming clean but will never admit that this was a bad look. Tom Brady is a liar. It is true. Brady admitted during a recent interview that he sometimes bends the truth because he does not want to go... more

National Football League Pay attention, Giants, this is how you sell an injury. He even used a wheelchair. Bears RB Matt Forte is upset that he does not have a new contract, telling reporters that "Obviously someone doesn't believe I'm an... more

National Football League This wasn't an affront to the NFL but rather a slap in the face to cheaters everywhere. There's a famed "Seinfeld" episode in which Jerry is upset with Dr. Whatley (played by Bryan Cranston) because he converted to... more

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Charles Krupa/Associated Press Pay attention, Giants, this is how you sell an injury. He even used a wheel chair. The Giants faking an injury to slow down St. Louis' no-huddle offense was offensive. I mean, I did not mind it as a cheap ploy... more

Ben Liebenberg/NFL Who is leading the race to get that top spot in the 2012 NFL Draft? So, your team is 0-2. But don't worry, your team is not out of it. Well, they are out of it for the Super Bowl. Teams do not typically start 0-2 and win... more

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Jack Dempsy/Associated Press Hey look, Tebow is doing something useful. But don't expec to start him at fantasy WR. Save your money, Denver, coach John Fox relented to your demands and he put Tim Tebow in the game! Sure it was at receiver,... more

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Fantasy football can be a cruel mistress. Sometimes you are up, but most of the time you are down. Let's take a look at the top five fantasy storylines after Sunday. Charles likely done for the year There was a growing sentiment among many fantasy... more

Jack Dempsey/Associated Press Once the rain started falling, Tim Tebow ran back to the locker room to get hoodies for the cheerleaders. The Raiders' fans have long been vilified for being the most delusional not only in the NFL, but maybe all... more

Texans RB Arian Foster has looked much better in practice on Thursday, and coach Gary Kubiak was glowing with platitudes of his lead running back. "He puts us at our best," Kubiak said. "He's a heck of a player. When he's back there, everybody's pretty... more

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Steve Mitchell/US Presswire That's right, Chad Henne ranked second in fantasy points in Week 1. Put that in your pipe ... Lost in Tom Brady's dominating performance from Monday night was Chad Henne's effort -- 34.54 points in standard scoring... more

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Congratulations to Dolphins rookie Danny Thomas who has already won the Ryan Mathews award for the rookie running back who got the most undeserved praise in fantasy drafts without ever having earned it. Seriously, are we ever to trust a rookie running... more

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With Week 1 just about in the books, here is a look at the top fantasy storylines. Cam Newton's monster day The Panthers rookie quarterback led all fantasy players with 30.68 points in his professional debut. Oh right, let's just say his NFL debut.... more

Brian Blanco/Associated Press Why is she smiling? Her coach might have just ruined my fantasy team. The Packers and Saints had an entertaining kickoff to the 2011 season, and far be it from me to be bring in the negative (kind of like when... more

Associated Press/US Presswire Life does sometimes imitate art. Does anybody remember the scene in Varsity Blues when the West Canaan Wolf Pack pulls the mutiny on Bud Kilmer and injured quarterback Lance Harbor takes over play-calling... more

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Here is the initial conspiracy theory floating around after the Jaguars released David Garrard on Tuesday : The Jaguars are going to tank the season in order to make a move to Los Angeles seem more feasible. I have my doubts about that, considering that... more

There was huge shocking news over the weekend about the Manning family -- yep, I finally drafted a fantasy team that does not have Eli Manning. Shocker, I know. But yeah, I guess his brother was making bigger news. Peyton Manning could miss four games... more

This is the year of the tight end. Or so we declared on NFL.com Fantasy Live on Thursday. Big production is expected to come from tight ends who will come later in your drafts, making that traditional run on tight ends both obsolete and rather foolish.... more

Associated Press Are you ready for some football? Here are six things that should get you excited for the coming season. The NFL season is a week away and everybody is ready for football to start. Even the president is willing to move his... more

Shutterstock Are you ready for your fantasy draft? This guy is ready to beat you. Fantasy football draft day is the apex of the football season, filled with hope that this - this - is the year that you have assembled the greatest collection... more

I am in two leagues here at work at NFL.com and in both leagues Eli Manning is my quarterback. So I was asked by a buddy if I was worried about Eli's recent, two-interception performance against the Jets and my simple answer was, "Yes." And my more... more

The NFL Network Fantasy League has an AFL-like rival and we held our draft on August 29. The contestants (in order of drafting were) Jay Glazer, Dave Dameshek, Fran Charles, Rank, Andrew Siciliano, Paul Burmeister, Lindsay Soto, Willie McGinest, Brian... more

Jeff Roberson/Associated Press This mustache should inspire a better nickname than A-Rod. We, as Americans, owe Aaron Rodgers that. America has become lazy. And you do not need to troll around the typical Walmart in St. Louis to see this. The... more

This quarterback is a gamer. He never misses a game, and this injury does not scare me at all. Who cares if he misses preseason because this guy is a veteran and he does not need preseason to get ready. Think I am talking about Peyton Manning? Uh no,... more

Did you see that? And no, I'm not talking about the Angels dropping two of three games in Texas over the weekend (so much for Jered Weaver going on three days' rest). No, there was plenty of NFL preseason action last week as we draw even closer to the... more

Mike Shanahan is doing it to us again. Tim Hightower has looked amazing during the preseason. I mean, we all saw that 37-yard touchdown run against the Ravens. Hightower also bullied the Steelers. This is going to be Hightower's breakout season, right?... more

Mark Humphrey / Associated Press Seeing a championship go to the St. Louis Rams courtesy of this play was painful to watch for L.A. fans. Chad Ochocinco has offered to pay the fine the NFL has put on Mason Foster, according to this tweet .... more

The trash talk is already starting to fly. Just picking a draft time for our NFL Network Talent League was enough to start an e-mail war between Rich Eisen, Dave Dameshek and Warren Sapp -- the latter being the reigning champion of the NNTL. This year,... more

Rick Osentoski / Associated Press Will all hail mighty Megatron when he busts out his new end zone moves? Lions WR Calvin Johnson has a special touchdown dance planned for this coming season. Good to know that you used all of that lockout... more

LM Otero/Associated Press They say you cannot play the game without a helmet, but Phillip Tanner proved them wrong. At least for a play. Week 2 of the NFL preseason is in the books, and no doubt the biggest story of the weekend was Phillip... more

U.S. Presswire Wait, is that the real Brett Favre signing autographs? Or is it an imposter? There was a Brett Favre impersonator roaming around Green Bay this weekend, and the social media world was aflutter with jokes about crocks, fake... more

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David J. Phillip / Associated Press You might remember that Eli Manning (right) helped the Giants upset Tom Brady's Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. Eli Manning believes he's in the same class as Tom Brady. Wait, what? Eli isn't even the... more

Sharon Ellman/Associated Press Jason Hatcher is afraid of elevators? Don't worry, you are in good company. Dean Martin was afraid of elevators. It is true. So while I don't know what the word is for a fear of elevators, fearing an elevator is... more

Associated Press No wonder Mark Sanchez does not want to fight this guy. Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez has backed off recent comments that he wanted to slug coach Rex Ryan. And for good reason, too -- did you guys see Ryan flip out during... more

Associated Press Nobody is going to push around the Lions this season, at least if Suh has something to say about it. The first week of NFL preseason is nearly in the books. After a summer of discontent, it was a welcome relief. Even if the... more

Paul Sancya/Associated Press Brett Favre is tired, and has no interest in playing. And he totally means it. Brett Favre says that he is done with football. And he means it this time. Why does this smack of your typical conversation that you... more

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Welcome to the first edition of the Kevin Bacon Super Sleepers. Why is this team named after Kevin Bacon? Well, I am glad you asked. Bacon was the quintessential movie star sleeper, taking a minor role in "Animal House" and moving on from that into superstardom. And he also starred in the movie "Sleepers," to boot. Hey, if you have a better idea for a name, hit me up on Twitter @adamrank. ... more

John Raoux/Associated Press MJD will not say that he's sorry to Jay Cutler, nor should he. But there are some others who should apologize. Maurice Jones-Drew refuses to apologize to Jay Cutler for questioning his toughness on Twitter after... more

Did anybody catch the play above from the Arena League action on Monday night? As a former beat writer for the AFL, I thought that I had seen everything during my time following the Los Angeles Avengers. Yeah, I was wrong. Fans are allowed to... more

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CANTON, Ohio -- There is an old story about how comedian Danny Thomas killed a room for an hour while the other comics cowered in the corner for fear of having to follow him. Nobody wanted to follow a performance like that. But Joey Bishop... more

NFL Films The vision of NFL Films founder Ed Sabol helped revolutionize how sports are presented. Working for the NFL affords you the opportunity to rub elbows with many of the game's greats -- past and present. But I never found myself more... more

Associated Press After an illustrious career as one of the NFL's most feared defensive ends, Bubba Smith hit the silver screen. The NFL universe mourns the passing of the legendary Bubba Smith , who had quite a successful career with the Colts,... more

Former Los Angeles Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis was making the media rounds on Tuesday and it can only mean one thing -- he's making a comeback to the NFL. And since reboots dominate Hollywood these days, who says that he cannot... more

Steve Mitchell/U.S. Presswire The Heat proved building a "dream team" isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Vince Young has called the current Eagles team a "dream team." Uh Vince, you might want to pump the brakes on that nickname. Not... more

Rick Osentoski/US Presswire The Angels' Erick Aybar upset the Tigers and violated one of those "unwritten rules" Sunday by trying to start a rally. Angels shortstop Erick Aybar egregiously violated one of baseball's most hallowed "unwritten... more

Charles Krupa/Associated Press Oh sure, it's all smiles for Tom Brady and Chad Ochocinco now. Will it last? The most amazing thing about the Chad Ochocinco trade to New England is not the relative low price the Patriots paid for the... more

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Defensive end Ray Edwards understood his position in the Vikings' hierarchy. With the team having other priorities -- namely acquiring a veteran quarterback, re-signing wide receiver Sidney Rice, among other things -- Edwards knew he could be a victim of... more

Associated Press Richard Nixon rode off into the sunset after his resignation. Hopefully these six will follow his lead. Wednesday is the 37th anniversary of when the House Judiciary Committee passed the first article of impeachment against... more

A number of high-profile quarterbacks figure to be changing teams in an NFL free-agency period that should move about as briskly as your typical fantasy football draft -- just with slightly higher stakes. So allow me to grab the Gene Rayburn stick-mic... more

Goldstein Photography / Flynet Pictures One of these ladies got the greatest gift of her life. The other married Ben Roethlisberger. What do Kristen Cavallari and the Chicago Bears have in common? Jay Cutler quit on both of them . Too... more

Gary A. Vasquez/NFL There was a time when you wondered if the Packers would get a chance to defend the title in 2011. The NFL lockout is apparently over, which is not only good news for pro football fans, but also for Seattle Mariners fans... more

US Presswire Tiger Woods and Steve Williams are no longer two peas in a pod. Tiger Woods dismissed his caddie, Steve Williams, this week, and the New Zealander isn't taking it too well, either -- which makes sense considering how much money... more

Neil A. Armstrong/NASA/Associated Press I can watch the moon landing on my TV, but still can't get NFL Network. Here are some other gripes. One of my favorite comedy bits of all-time comes from Brian Regan who talks about how putting a man on... more

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Browns running back Peyton Hillis might be the most popular player in the NFL, if the results of the recent Madden cover vote is any indication. Hillis dazzled fans by running around, through and over players in 2010 -- the latter a nod to the great... more

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Congratulations to the Harry Potter series for knowing when to go out on top. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is expected to be the best edition yet, so that is making a grand exit.

Too bad more NFL players can?t follow the same script. When you think of some of the biggest names in NFL history, you can?t help but think of some rather unfortunate endings. Johnny Unitas in San Diego. Emmitt Smith in Arizona. JaMarcus Russell in Oakland.

But it?s not all bad. Some NFL players knew how to make an exit, and here is a look at the top six. And without further ado ? ... more

US Presswire James Harrison (left) needs to mend some fences with Ben Roethlisberger before they ever hug again. Life would be awesome with a reset button. Sent a drunk text to your boss? A reset button would be cool. That third shot of... more

Associated Press Hey, look, it's the ESPYs. Thankfully, I have my NCAA 12 from EA Sports to keep me company. They say that the day after the Major League Baseball All-Star Game is the slowest sports day of the year. And boy, are they right.... more

US Presswire The Home Run Derby is awesome. How come the NFL hasn't come up with anything as cool? One of the most interesting comments tweeted to me Monday night asked me how many Americans actually thought the Home Run Derby was... more

David Drapkin / Associated Press Marshall Faulk went with a pick for his Hall of Fame presenter that should endear him to fans: his agent. Marshall Faulk will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 6, and it was announced on... more

John E. Sokolowski / US PRESSWIRE The fans recognized Peyton Hillis' greatness last season. The players? Not so much. Let me put "The Top 100 Players of 2011"  into perspective for you: The NFL fans voted for Peyton Hillis to be on the... more

Happy birthday, America! In honor of this great nation, here is a countdown of the most embarrassing moments in Cowboys history. 6. Dave Campo's coaching career The Cowboys have had some of the most storied coaching names in football roaming... more

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Associated Press In five trips to the NFC Championship Game, Donovan McNabb advanced to only one Super Bowl -- and lost. What do the top four quarterbacks among the "Top 100 Players of 2011" all have in common? They all have won Super Bowl... more

The autumn wind is a Raider. Pillaging just for fun. He'll knock you 'round and upside down. And laugh when he's conquered and won. The Raiders built an organization built on intimidation. From the simple black uniforms to players who just seemed to... more

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Associated Press If Rank is ever blessed with children, he is praying for triplets because the names are already picked out. Athletes and celebrities, please stop it. You get enough attention already without having to subject your kids to... more

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Even Maurice Jones-Drew is in agreement -- the name Los Angeles Rams just sounds better. This of course, makes him one of the smartest men in the world. Move over Stephen Hawking, our world's brightest mind is Jones-Drew. To be clear, Jones-Drew wasn't... more

Let's be honest, the level of smack run by NFL players on Twitter is pretty bad. If the Twitter talk was put in football playing terms, it's about Arena League II level at best. Do you read me, Osi Umenyiora? In one of the latest Twitter feuds, or... more

Happy Father's Day weekend everybody; a great time to look back at all of the things that your father has done for you. And in honor of this weekend, we have a few special things planned, but after looking at some of the biggest disappointments of NFL... more

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Happy Father's Day weekend everybody; a great time to look back at all your father has done for you. And, in honor of this weekend, we have a few special things planned, but to get things kicked off, we will take a look at six offspring who never lived up... more

The Green Lantern might be the most anticipated summer blockbuster, even surpassing my excitement for The Hangover Part II . And since we gave a nod to the latter with a look at the ultimate wolf pack, it only makes sense to compose our list of NFL... more

Vladimir Cherry/US Presswire Just kidding, the Cowboys don't make this list. Besides, is anybody really born a Cowboys fan? After taking a look at the most disappointing franchises to cheer for on Tuesday, it's only fair that we celebrate... more

Kirby Lee/US Presswire The Raiders have not had much success in recent years, but still managed to avoid this list. A recent topic on the Dave Dameshek Football Program revolved around the most hard-luck franchise to be born into. Because... more

Jason Miller / US Presswire If Peyton Hillis and the Browns won a title this year, it'd be justice served for Cleveland sports fans. America! The Dallas Mavericks are the NBA champions, and the country rejoices -- partly because LeBron... more

Paul Spinelli / Associated Press Jim Everett (left) and Eric Dickerson were both stars for the Los Angeles Rams. One of the first things I was asked to do as an intern for NFL Publishing in 1995 was to write the copy for a Wheaties Box,... more

Plaxico Burress was released from jail this week . And I think we all remember where we were when we saw super-agent Drew Rosenhaus leap into the arms of Burress as he made his walk to freedom. Because it just seemed so awkward. So, on this fine... more

NFL Photos Jackie Smith took his talents to Dallas, and look at what happened. Dirk Nowitzki came up huge Tuesday for the Dallas Mavericks, and some say that he came up huge for America! Nowitzki woke up with a 101-degree fever and still... more

Sue Ogrocki/Associated Press No matter what the BCS says, this indeed happened. The BCS stripped USC of its 2004 national championship on Monday because of rules violations stemming from the Reggie Bush incident. Which is great, but only if... more

Heather Ainsworth/Associated Press Does anybody else hear a Whitney Houston song in the background? Plaxico Burress was released from jail Monday, and what a relief it must have been to feel the sun on his face, the awesome taste of a White... more

During a visit to the NFL Network studios last week, Chris Cooley said Tony Gonzalez was the greatest tight end of all-time. But, Cooley insisted, Gonzalez doesn't belong on NFL Network's "The Top 100 Players of 2011," as voted by players. For the... more

Many of you probably had trouble getting motivated this week, coming off the Memorial Day weekend. Demands are high, tempers are running high. You can't blame people for being on edge while trying to jam some work together. In honor of those short... more

America! Watching the Dallas Mavericks battle the Miami Heat on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, it became apparent that America has not been this united in a rooting interest since the World Cup (you remember that month you cared about... more

John Elway doesn't seem too pleased that a Colorado band is using his name . Apparently, only car dealerships are allowed to carry the Elway brand. But Elway doesn't want the band cashing in on his good name. Well, at least in Denver. I can't imagine... more

Another week, more seemingly controversial revelations in the NFL Top 100. Brandon Lloyd falling behind Marques Colston? A center and a guard in the top 60? But maybe the biggest surprise was Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan coming in at No. 52. Ryan is... more

As long as the NFL has had uniforms, there have been uniform malfunctions. Sometimes, the uniforms themselves have been a malfunction. Especially when you look at some of these uniforms from the Bears , Steelers and Bills . As we head into Memorial Day... more

The Hangover Part II opens on Thursday and there is no doubt that I will be there. One of the best movies in recent memory (eclipsed only -- in my opinion -- by Hot Tub Time Machine ), the sequel will hopefully match the hype like the Broncos in Super... more

  Don't miss out on the Pick Six. What are the signs of the NFL apocalypse? Who has the ultimate trophy case? Our Adam Rank has it for you right here: » Helping Newton pick a number » NFL apocalypse » NFL's ultimate bragging rights... more

Cam Newton doesn't care what number he wears this season. Newton said that he doesn't really have much interest in No. 2. Not that Jimmy Clausen is going to give away his job or his number anytime soon. Newton appeared last weekend wearing No. 00 at a... more

Wait, we're still here? Well, this is a little embarrassing. I failed to really plan anything for today because, well, I figured with the rapture occurring on Saturday, there would be no need for a Pick Six on Monday. And I suppose that I need to... more

Seven receivers have been revealed in the first 40 players on NFL Network's Top 100 list for 2011. And although some fans have been wondering why their guy wasn't higher, we will put the onus on you to decide which receiver you'd vote for. But with one... more

The football field is a dangerous place. And, it turns out, the sidelines are, too. Some of the best collisions have occurred well after the play has ended. Now we count down the best sideline collisions in recent memory. And don't worry, nobody was... more

Deion Sanders was recently selected to the College Football Hall of Fame , just months after getting the nod to join the Pro Football Hall of Fame . And we all know that Deion likes to brag. But does he have the most to brag about? When you look at... more

  Don't miss out on the Pick Six. Who had the silliest feud? Who is the king of the NFL royal family? We have it for you right here: » The NFL's DiMaggio » Grading Ochocinco's hobbies » Divas who need to go away » Worst mentors... more

The sports world just celebrated the start of Joltin' Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak, which began 70 years ago on Sunday. Many sports enthusiasts refer to DiMaggio's streak as the greatest in sports. That can be debated, of course. But what is... more

Chad Ochocinco rode a bull this weekend. (And we can talk about the use of the verb riding later on here.) And while I would like to chalk it up to the labor situation, the truth is, Ochocinco has spent a lot of time crafting this image and always seems... more

I think Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco is going to be participating in American Ninja Warriors, or maybe he's cycling in the Tour de France or something. It's so hard to keep track of him these days. Oh wait, it was bull riding. Yes, that is it. So who is... more

  Don't miss out on the Pick Six. Who was the NFL's toughest guy? Whose number should be retired? We have it for you right here: » Inaugural NFL's least influential list » NFL's toughest guys » Why are you wearing this number? »... more

Michael Hickey/WireImage.com Tom Brady might be one of the most influential athletes, but his fashion sense could use some work. Four NFL players made Forbes magazine's 2011 list of America's most influential athletes , led by Patriots... more

As Reggie Bush and Rashard Mendenhall recently proved, NFL players might have too much time on their hands. Many of them continue to generate news, but probably not for the reason they would want. Here are five stories about players. Four of them are... more

  Don't miss out on the Pick Six. Who had the silliest feud? Who is the king of the NFL royal family? We have it for you right here: » Copy of Favre's aptitude test » Greatest Mexican-Americans in NFL history » Al Davis as Darth... more

David Kohl/Associated Press You might want to consider a new number, Andy. But you're cool, Dontay. Can we stop squabbling over jersey numbers, guys? Jimmy Clausen wears No. 2 in Carolina, and top-overall pick Cam Newton wants it. (And if you... more

Rogelio Solis/Associated Press This test says that Favre might make a good  high school football coach. Brett Favre is done with football. Yeah, we've heard that before. But we foolishly take Favre at his word, and he did say this week that... more

Brian Horton/Associated Press  Coach Tom Flores (left) and QB Jim Plunkett led the Raiders to two Super Bowl titles in the '80s. Happy Cinco de Mayo! Hopefully you spend this holiday the way many of us in America do, enjoying two-for-one... more

David Stluka/Associated Press This is what the Death Star would look like on our planet. May the force be with you! Or as some Star Wars fans will tell you today, May the 4th be with you. That's right, it's Star Wars day, the holiest day... more

Apparently some of you were not challenged by the "Rex Ryan or movie quotes" challenge, and props to you. Give yourself an internet high-five. How about a new challenge? Below there are 30 teams listed. Your challenge is to determine whether the team... more

What's the one thing that springs to mind when you think of other professional football leagues? Well, other than Kurt Warner, Steve Young's huge contract and Donald Trump sinking a viable summer alternative. That's right, some terrible uniforms. The... more

A number of undrafted free agents are going to be faced with a tough decision after the United Football League conducted its draft Monday. Do they take the opportunity to play in the fledgling league or wait to see if they will get their chance to play in... more

Jerry Lai/US Presswire   Jets coach and new author Rex Ryan wasted little time sharing his opinions when he was first hired as coach in January of 2009. Ryan made reference to new president Barack Obama during his introductory press... more

Howard Smith/US Presswire The commissioner would still have a role as the official greeter. The 2011 NFL Draft is in the books and what a time it was. Cam Newton goes first overall. Jake Locker and Christian Ponder go much higher than... more

Tim Hales/Associated Press   Many of your wives and girlfriends woke up early Friday (1 a.m. for us here on the West Coast -- not long after the first-round of the draft ended) to watch the royal wedding. The ridiculous display of rewarding... more

Jason DeCrow / Associated Press   Thirty-two young men will have their dreams come true during the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night. And because the green room has not always been so kind to players in the past, I admire the... more

Andrew Weber/US Presswire   Poor Cleveland, even when you win, you are cursed. At least that is true for those who believe in the Madden curse, which many are convinced will strike Peyton Hillis, who was voted by fans Wednesday as the... more

There is no shortage of people who have feuded with Jay Cutler over the years, as the Bears quarterback has proven to be about as popular as "The Paul Reiser Show." Seemingly everybody has feuded with Cutler at some point â??- Philip Rivers, Josh... more

Denis Poroy/Associated Press Push too hard with your kid, and this is what could happen. Below are some better examples to follow. The 2011 NFL Draft begins Thursday night, and many dreams will be coming true. Both for the players and their... more

NFL.com illustration   Jets linebacker Bart Scott last week, while defending coach Rex Ryan's outgoing nature, compared his coach to President Barack Obama. For real. And while we started thinking about how great a president Ryan would... more

Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press Candice Crawford can really come through with a gift that really excites Tony Romo. Dear Candice Crawford, Birthdays have a special meaning for your fiancée Tony Romo. He famously dumped Jessica Simpson... more

Anybody who watched NFL.com's "Fantasy Live" last season knows I took a beating like Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford on my bold predictions. That is why I am going to get a jump on the competition with some bold predictions to go along with the release... more

Denis Poroy/Associated Press   Making the NFL schedule cannot be an easy task. And I would never want to be negative about a group who, no doubt, spent a lot of time and effort getting the schedule done. But how can the Chargers not have a... more

It is way too easy to overestimate the importance of the schedule, especially with the way teams change from year to year. But there were a couple of notable fantasy developments with the release of the schedule Tuesday. Somebody loves Peyton Manning... more

Men's magazines can be depressing when they run features on ultimate road trips or ultimate wardrobes or contests like, "You can win a date with Olivia Munn!" You have no chance of ever affording or winning any of that. Or affording to date Munn if you... more

Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis is a finalist for "Madden NFL 12" cover honors after moving past Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in online voting by fans. Hillis, who will square off with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael... more

NFL.com illustration   Dallas Clark made a cameo on "Criminal Minds" on Wednesday night, and the reviews were pretty good -- the Colts tight end showed some solid acting chops. But, come on, anybody can do a cameo. Even Jerry Jones... more

Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson recently stopped by the NFL Network studios, and, yes, he's still trying to live down his infamous celebration malfunction from his rookie season. Was it the biggest celebration failure in NFL history? Jackson certainly... more

Former New York Jets employee Jenn Sterger, who allegedly received inappropriate photos and phone messages from Brett Favre, told her story Tuesday on ABC's "Good Morning America." Now, we're not here to play judge and jury, nor choose sides. But that... more

Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis visited the NFL Network studios Monday to talk about the United Athletes Foundation and Shad Ireland, the first kidney dialysis patient to complete the Ironman triathlon. When you think about Lewis, it's hard not to think... more

Somebody alert Kevin Costner that Rory McIlroy has provided the plot for "Tin Cup 2" following his collapse at the Masters on Sunday. And really, you can't help but feel sorry for McIlroy, until you realize that he plays golf for a living. And the NFL... more

With our experts listing the best general managers to run a draft (our invitation must have been lost in the mail), we've decided to count down the worst people to put in the job. Considered: Charlie Sheen, because "Winning" is the new "Just win,... more

Donovan McNabb isn't a stranger to his lawn being vandalized, like Craig T. Nelson in "All the Right Moves." It happened to McNabb before the 2008 NFC Championship Game. And after a car ran into McNabb's yard this week in Maryland, initial reports... more

A reporter once said that Martellus Bennett produced more quotes than touchdowns during his career at Texas A&M, and he has certainly lived up to that reputation during his brief tenure with the Cowboys. In three years, Bennett has been more Mike... more

Notable celebrities have posed for PETA advertisements, many of them in risqué fashion -- Eva Mendes, Pamela Anderson and Roselyn Sanchez (Google that one) to name a few. But even sports stars have gotten in the act, including Atlanta Falcons tight end... more

The Jackson surname has a certain magic to it in the world of sports. Reggie Jackson, Phil Jackson, Curtis Jackson from "The White Shadow." But who is the best Jackson in NFL history? In honor of DeSean Jackson's recent visit to the NFL Network studios,... more

We've all played the game where you pick celebrity guests for a fictional dinner party. So we put it to Colts center Jeff Saturday, who recently had a beer with Commissioner Roger Goodell : Who would he like to hang out with for an evening? Considered:... more

The 2011 baseball season starts Thursday, and this -- along with the day after the Super Bowl -- should be considered national holidays. Some of us will be playing hookey from work today, but the Pick Six does not rest. So we're counting down the six... more

Century 21 is getting back into the advertising game. Just a few years removed from pulling all national TV advertising, the company will have a 2012 Super Bowl ad and will sponsor the pregame show on NBC, according to Ad Age . Hey, nobody tell them... more

Virginia Commonwealth's basketball team went from play-in bubble team to the Final Four, and has become the talk of the sporting world. But Cinderella runs are not just limited to college hoops. The NFL has had its share or memorable Cinderella teams, and... more

CULVER CITY, Calif. -- LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson figures to be one of the top picks in next month's NFL draft, but will he attend the event in New York? That has yet to be decided. "I don't know," Peterson said during an interview with NFL.com .... more

» Steelers' all-time roster DALLAS -- NFL.com's Dave Dameshek and Adam Rank break down the all-time rosters of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers, two of the most storied -- and winningest -- franchises in NFL history. Rank is the home... more