Redskins create a different splash with Larry Johnson
no responses - Posted 03.13.10
EDDIE LEE NFLPosts.com Editor When the Redskins first announced that they had signed RB Larry Johnson, the first thought that came across many people’s minds was, ‘here they go again.’ continue

Seahawks sure to draft Jimmy Clausen
no responses - Posted 03.12.10
ADRIAN BRIJBASSI NFLPosts.com Editor Jimmy Clausen will be a Seahawk. No mock draft needed. We can deduce that much from Tuesday’s news that backup Seneca Wallace had been shipped to Cleveland. continue

Ben Roethlisberger and his reckless, troubled path
no responses - Posted 03.10.10
EDDIE LEE NFLPosts.com Editor As I thought about Ben Roethlisberger while watching the Oscars on Sunday night, I recalled a quote attributed to Mark Harmon regarding his early acting days on TV’s St. Elsewhere and a certain opportunity that opened up to him and a fellow cast member, Denzel Washington. continue

The Bears, Julius Peppers and a review of the 2009 free agent class
no responses - Posted 03.06.10
EDDIE LEE NFLPosts.com Editor Some words of caution to the euphoric Chicago Bears, who shut out the competition in the Julius Peppers sweepstakes on Friday, the first day of NFL free agency in 2010. Remember the Redskins. continue

Todd Haley steering Chiefs on course
no responses - Posted 03.03.10
ADRIAN BRIJBASSI NFLPosts.com Editor In many circles, Todd Haley’s star has sunk faster than, well, a comet. The Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach bungled through a brutal first year that included a long list of smacks: his star running back questioned his sexual orientation, a prima donna receiver wanted to bolt the ...continue

Why the 2010 NFL draft is the most important in years
no responses - Posted 03.01.10
EDDIE LEE NFLPosts.com Editor Ah, spring. When a man’s thoughts turn to … the 2010 NFL draft? Getcha Popcorn ready, baby. Not only is the football geek’s dream event moving to Prime Time, this year’s selections may have the biggest effect on an upcoming season since the advent of free agency. continue

NFL scouting combine fails as a character study
no responses - Posted 02.26.10
ADRIAN BRIJBASSI NFLPosts.com Editor Is the NFL scouting combine really that important? By now, any of us can find the 40-yard dash times of any of the elite college prospects with a search-engine query. If we don’t know how much they can bench press, we at least can make a decent guess based ...continue

How Jamal Lewis stunted his career
no responses - Posted 02.18.10
EDDIE LEE NFLPosts.com Editor As a rookie, Jamal Lewis was the offensive force that gave the Ravens the balance they needed to win Super Bowl XXXV. In his ninth, and likely final campaign, after his season cut was short by post-concussion symptoms, he lashed out at Browns coach Eric Mangini, blaming the ...continue

2010 NFL draft preview: Taylor Mays and Pete Carroll destined to reunite in Seattle
no responses - Posted 02.17.10
Ronnie Lott. Troy Polamalu. Taylor Mays? The USC senior certainly hopes he can follow those Trojans and become an All-Pro safety at the next level. Problem is, Mays’ NFL draft stock keeps falling. The Senior Bowl was supposed to showcase his toughness and swagger. Instead, he came out of that January ...continue

2010 NFL Draft preview: Jahvid Best and his sick speed
no responses - Posted 02.15.10
ADRIAN BRIJBASSI NFLPosts.com Editor All it takes is a peek at Jahvid Best’s highlights to realize the potential. A track star, he runs the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds and appears to fit the new mold of NFL running back; another Darren Sproles or Felix Jones perhaps, an explosive player who will ...continue

In defense of Peyton Manning – and other Super Bowl thoughts
no responses - Posted 02.09.10
ADRIAN BRIJBASSI NFLPosts.com Editor In New Orleans, it’s all about Who Dat? In Indianapolis, it’s What If? So while Pat O’Brien’s starts to run dangerously low on hurricane mix and Bourbon Street squeals on with delight after the Saints’ stunning win, the Colts’ fans must ponder what happened to their side’s killer instinct. ...continue

Sean Payton coaches a Super Bowl gem
no responses - Posted 02.07.10
EDDIE LEE NFLPosts.com Editor A quarter of a million dollars is a large sum to most people. Even NFL coaches. So when Sean Payton offered up $250,000 of his salary so that his team, the New Orleans Saints, could hire high-profile defensive coordinator Gregg Williams last January, it was not an empty ...continue

Why Emmitt Smith is the greatest of his era
no responses - Posted 02.06.10
EDDIE LEE NFLPosts.com Editor Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Dick LeBeau, Floyd Little, John Randle, Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith were voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. continue

Super Bowl XLIV match-ups by position: Saints vs. Colts
no responses - Posted 02.05.10
EDDIE LEE NFLPosts.com Editor Peyton Manning. Drew Brees. One was born in New Orleans, the other represents the rebirth of the city ravaged by a hurricane. continue