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Adam Schein
Adam Schein has strong opinions on NFL teams, players and the news they make, and shares them as a columnist on NFL.com. He also hosts "The NFL Blitz" on Sirius NFL Radio and co-hosts "Loudmouths" on SNY TV in New York. Previously, he was a columnist for FOXSports.com. Schein is a graduate of Syracuse University. He lives in Manhattan.
I am one of the 50 voters for The Associated Press' NFL awards. It is a responsibility that I take a lot of pride in -- and one I take very seriously. I start taking notes and compiling names for the various awards in late October. I watch the games. I... more
Earlier this week, I hit you with nine guys not to be trusted down the stretch of the season . Schein: Players who can't be trusted As we hit the stretch run of the 2012 campaign, Adam Schein identifies nine key players who simply cannot be trusted.... more
Associated Press Joe Flacco (left) and Michael Turner could decide the fates of the Baltimore Ravens and Atlanta Falcons, respectively. John Madden always likes to say that it isn't worth judging a team and projecting its fate until after... more
I had a list of the nine biggest turkeys in the NFL this season, but I opted instead to be super positive heading into the holiday. Below you'll find the nine things I'm thankful for in the NFL this year. Take a look back at this long-standing NFL... more
When looking at the AFC wild-card chase, the famous line from Dumb and Dumber comes to mind. Your team might have anywhere between four and six wins, and you can start to get excited. "So you're telling me there's a chance." Yes, Lloyd. Yes we... more
Week 11 is upon us, and the most important game on the slate features a pair of three-win teams. What was supposed to be an exciting clash between the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles is instead defined by one gigantic question. Can Mike... more
It's November and the NFL is hotter than ever, buzzing with playoff chatter and the inevitable turning of the coaching carousel . Greg Schiano and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are at the center of both. Really. The Bucs are back. Tampa Bay has scored 28... more
The New York Giants are still the New York Giants. The Chicago Bears are better than the Houston Texans. The Seattle Seahawks are Rex Ryan's vision. And don't tell Doug Martin he's the next Ray Rice. As usual, I have nine strong takes on what's going on... more
We're halfway through a wild 2012 season, and it's time, once again, to get bold. I was looking back at my bold predictions from the preseason , and I did pretty well. (Just pretend I never wrote that the Buffalo Bills would have the best defensive line... more
Tim Heitman/US Presswire Stop us if you've heard this before: Brian Urlacher (54) and the 6-1 Chicago Bears are getting it done on defense. The league doesn't give you points for style. So don't downgrade the Chicago Bears. Plus, we explain... more
The Atlanta Falcons are 7-0 and it means absolutely nothing. If you don't believe me, just ask them. Falcons players and staff know the drill. Atlanta has put up gaudy statistics before. The Falcons have had home-field advantage in the playoffs. And... more
On Monday, I wasn't sure if I was hosting my SiriusXM NFL radio show or a fan hotline. Many of the callers were angry, and rightfully so. In this edition of The Schein Nine, I examine nine teams in pressure-packed situations and lay out what each one's... more
The 3-3 Pittsburgh Steelers have the look and feel of an 8-8 team. They're banged-up, depleted. They've lost to inferior opponents. Individual players have grossly underachieved. But they're still legit contenders. In a wide-open and weak AFC, the... more
The Green Bay Packers actually have a replacement for the irreplaceable Charles Woodson. One Cam has issues in Carolina, and another Cam has bigger issues in Baltimore. Plus, we examine the Cincinnati Bengals' meltdown, Robert Griffin III and the sequence... more
The San Diego Chargers were up 24-0 on the Denver Broncos at the half on Monday night . Then Philip Rivers forgot how to play football, Peyton Manning looked like vintage Peyton Manning and the Broncos somehow won the game by double digits. Wyche: Glass... more
The bad news is, the Dallas Cowboys have many problems. The good news is, they can begin to fix them with one solution. The Dallas Cowboys need a fresh set of eyes. If Jerry Jones the owner won't go down the hall to fire Jerry Jones the general manager,... more
The Mark Sanchez apologists make their familiar case: The New York Jets offense lacks weapons. ... GM Mike Tannenbaum didn't give the team depth. ... Santonio Holmes and Darrelle Revis are hurt. ... Dustin Keller has been injured and a non-factor. ...... more
Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press Lovie Smith has the Chicago Bears playing excellent defense and tied for first place in the NFC North at 4-1. There is no offseason in the NFL. The moves that are made in the draft, during the free-agency... more
The New Orleans Saints are a grotesque 0-4. I've heard all of the excuses. Let's list 'em: » Blame the defense. Steve Spagnuolo hasn't made a difference as defensive coordinator. » Blame the coaching. The Saints are guided by the interim to the... more
Here's a nugget that will smack you right between the eyes. Since 1990, 201 NFL teams have started the season with a 2-2 record. Of those, 71 went on to make the playoffs (about 35 percent). Rapoport: Cowboys at crossroads The Cowboys head into a... more
Finally, after three weeks of purely inept work by the replacement officials -- including the single worst call in league history on Monday night -- we have the real refs back at work ! We get back to football by uncovering the biggest surprise flying... more
Associated Press Eli Manning's Giants are poised to top Tony Romo's Cowboys, Robert Griffin III's Redskins and Mike Vick's Eagles. According to preseason conventional wisdom, the NFC East was going to be the best and most competitive division... more
After picking the Seattle Seahawks to beat the Dallas Cowboys last week, I get a little "upset special happy" this week. I also identify Green Bay's key ingredient. But first, let's acknowledge a new star quarterback in our latest Schein Nine. 1) San... more
The Philadelphia Eagles are back! Tom Brady is in trouble! Matt Cassel stinks! Jay Cutler stinks! More Tim Tebow! I'll separate false perceptions from reality in the Tuesday edition of The Schein Nine. 1) Perception: The Eagles are undefeated -- and... more
Matt York/Associated Press Since entering the NFL in 2007, Arizona Cardinals QB Kevin Kolb's career has been anything but predictable. The ultimate redemption could literally be in the Cards. Plus, we get you set for Week 2 with upset... more
Dear Redskins Nation, I am happy to admit I was dead wrong on Robert Griffin III walking into a hornet's nest Sunday. Color me ultra-impressed with his incredible poise, accuracy and strength. He was the best player and biggest story in Week 1.... more
Did we just witness Tony Romo's best? Are we about to witness Robert Griffin III 's worst? Plus, a team will score 50, two upset specials, a survivor pick and a relationship that could be even rockier than a Kardashian marriage -- all in our Thursday... more
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Schein Nine. Every week of the 2012 season, I'll have nine thoughts about what's going on in the NFL, ranging from the latest hot-button topics to issues that slip through the cracks. This week, I'll break down... more
The Dallas Cowboys will blame the quarterback. The Oakland Raiders will need a new quarterback. The New York Jets quarterback is a running back and will lead the team to the playoffs. Now that I have your attention, here are nine bold predictions for... more
Ted S. Warren/Associated Press Pete Carroll encourages competition at every position, making the Seattle Seahawks an intriguing team to watch. With less than two weeks until the first game of the 2012 NFL season, I'm ready to officially declare... more
Pick a word, any word. Inept. Pathetic. Grotesque. Embarrassing. Lackluster. Obviously, we are describing the New York Jets' offense in the preseason. Schein: Why Rex will get a ring Rex Ryan is truly the perfect coach to lead the New York Jets to... more
GREEN BAY, Wisc. -- On Tuesday, I spent the day at Lambeau Field with the winner of Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans. Congratulations to Mike McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers and company. When it comes to talent, drive, coaching and intangibles, the Green Bay... more
Stephen Brashear/Associated Press The Tennessee Titans can give Jake Locker a head start as their QB of the future if they let him start now. Football is back, and so is the controversy. That's why I'm here: to help guide coaches, players,... more
Charles Rex Arbogast/AP The Cleveland Browns could spend some time without star CB Joe Haden, who faces a possible four-game ban. I can hear it now ... It's exactly 8 p.m. ET in late April. Radio City Music Hall is jam-packed and buzzing. NFL... more
Rex Ryan is the perfect coach to lead the New York Jets to their first Super Bowl title since the days of "Broadway" Joe Namath. I've never been more convinced of this. You read that correctly. Brace yourselves, haters. He is polarizing. He can be... more
Every August, fans and media alike get swept up in hype, positive and negative. Consequently, assumptions form. And as these assumptions gain traction, they transform into genuine myths. That's where I come into play. In my debut effort for NFL.com ,... more
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