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Sports Central
September 2, 2004
Adam Russell |
New Contact Rule Should Have Little Effect We want more offense. We want higher scores. We want more long plays. At least that's what the powers that be in the NFL think.   |
Sports Central
February 19, 2009
Sean Crowe |
Suggestions For the NFL Rules Committee Every offseason, the NFL Rules Committee gets together to discuss potential rule changes. Here are a few suggestions they might consider. |
Sports Central
January 10, 2012
Andrew Jones |
The Death of Defense From the NFL's inception through 2007, only one quarterback had ever thrown for 5000 yards: Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins, 1984. In 2008, Drew Brees reached the 5,000 mark, but didn't quite catch Marino's record. |
Sports Central
March 29, 2005
Gary Geffen |
Proposed Changes Only Weaken NFL Two recently debated rule changes, designed to further marginalize what kind of contact a defensive player can have, take even more control of the game out of the on-the-field official's hands. |
Sports Central
November 22, 2003
Michael Beshara |
The Age of the Diva Receiver With the deactivation of Keyshawn Johnson this week, the coaching/front office "establishment" of the NFL took their first stand against the modern "diva receiver" generation. |
Sports Central
September 25, 2007
Eric Poole |
A Schizophrenic NFL Season NFL defenses have caught up to the offenses. |
Sports Central
December 16, 2007
Brad Oremland |
The NFL's Best Offense Ever With apologies to the 1941 Bears and the San Diego Chargers in general, here are the 10 best offenses in league history. |
Sports Central
October 24, 2011
Adam Russell |
"High Hit" Rule Needs Addressing I'm all about player safety in football. Since my boys play the game, the last thing I want to see is one of them getting carted off on a stretcher with a neck or head injury. |
Sports Central
July 5, 2010
Andrew Jones |
Luis Suarez's World Cup Handball The quarterfinal World Cup match between Ghana and Uruguay was one of the most exciting, yet frustrating soccer matches ever. |
Sports Central
March 27, 2009
Brad Oremland |
Exciting Passing Game and the AFL Refuting the charge that the "AFL did not offer exciting brand of football." |
Sports Central
January 27, 2015
Brad Oremland |
NFL State of the Union The state of the NFL is strong, of course. It's the most popular sports league in North America, and it will remain so for the foreseeable future. But even a strong league has areas for improvement. |
Sports Central
August 20, 2004
Damian Greene |
How to Win Fantasy Football By Drafting Last Hold your head up high if you get the last pick. You can still win and win big -- assuming those who pick ahead of you know what they're doing. |
Sports Central
May 27, 2005
Jason Kendall |
Daunte's Peak: Football's Forgotten Man How did Dante Culpepper become the NFL's pariah? Where did the league go wrong in promoting him? Simple -- he missed the window. |
Sports Central
April 1, 2010
Brad Oremland |
The NFL's Best Defenses Ever To narrow my search for the finest defenses in pro football history, I researched almost 100 great single-season defenses, then devised a formula to help me sort out the best of the bunch. |
Salon.com
September 2, 2000
Allen Barra |
3 yards and a cloud of baloney Defense doesn't win games. The run doesn't set up the pass. And other ways NFL commentators are full of it. |
Sports Central
March 18, 2013
Adam Russell |
Thoughts on Proposed NFL Rule Changes The following is a brief rundown of the proposed changes being considered by the NFL Competition Committee and whether they seem to stem from common sense or simply from stupidity. |
Salon.com
September 8, 2000
Allen Barra |
Passing fancy The Bill Walsh-inspired offensive revolution has had an unexpected drawback: Every NFL team looks the same now. |
Sports Central
August 16, 2010
Vito Curcuru |
Three Reasons Why the Lions Will Make the Playoffs An offense that can move the ball, a defense that attacks and makes big plays, combined with solid coaching, decent special teams play, and a weak schedule could mean a 10-6 record and a wild card spot for the Lions. |
Sports Illustrated
April 3, 2001
Phil Taylor |
Picking up speed New rules will help NBA quicken pace... |
Sports Central
April 1, 2009
Josh Galligan |
What is Going on, Mr. NFL Commissioner? I'm a Patriots fan, so I was incredibly and unequivocally devastated when Tom Brady was knocked onto the IR at a cringe-inducing 90-degree angle. |
Sports Central
July 18, 2007
Ricky Dimon |
Bracing For the Calvin Johnson Blastoff It's not Johnson's fault that he was not the top pick. |
AskMen.com
Paul Bessire |
Top 10: NFL Quarterback Seasons In this article, WhatIfSports utilizes its statistical technology to rank the greatest seasons ever by NFL Quarterbacks. |
Sports Illustrated
November 1, 2002
Tim Layden |
Helmet hits are part of the game The NFL is trying to live by a double standard. Violence sells big-time. Yet now the league is fining people for getting too violent. What's the alternative? Go low and blow out knees? Resurrect the clothesline? |
Salon.com
January 24, 2001
Allen Barra |
The Ugly Bowl It's no clash of the titans, but this Sunday's showdown between two deeply flawed teams at least offers some suspense... |
Sports Illustrated
January 15, 2003
Peter King |
They're Only Human Blown calls and official indecision have at times marred this year's playoffs. But not even the mighty NFL can eliminate mistakes. |
Sports Illustrated
October 8, 2002
Josh Elliott |
Crazy Sundays The NFL has packed a historic amount of points into its first five weeks |
Sports Central
October 1, 2012
Adam Russell |
Is the Offensive Explosion an Omen? With all this offensive production on both sides of the field, could this be an omen of things to come in college football? |
Sports Illustrated
December 11, 2001
Peter King |
Inside the NFL: Cruise Control Randy Moss is cheating the Vikings with his lack of full-time commitment... |
Sports Central
February 9, 2009
Kyle Jahner |
Timid in Tampa One statement during the Super Bowl XLIII still remains as valid as when it was first muttered: "The Cardinals need to give up on running the ball and at some point throw to, I don't know, the best player on the field." |
Sports Central
October 6, 2009
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 4 Power Rankings What's current with National Football League teams and games. |
Sports Central
October 5, 2011
Corrie Trouw |
The NFL in the NBA Jam Era The comebacks from this weekend should remind us that playing the clock prematurely is a dangerous thing. In a league where offenses always seem to be on fire, it no longer takes computer assistance to win from way back. |
Sports Central
September 14, 2004
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 1 Power Rankings The following rankings are based on how good a team is after the first week of official play, with perhaps a few surprises -- Denver at number one over Culpepper's career day? |
Sports Central
January 24, 2005
Eric Poole |
Whither Goes the Vanquished The biggest winner Sunday in the NFL's conference championship games just might have been Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell. |
Sports Central
October 28, 2008
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 8 Power Rankings The Tennessee Titans rank number one in this weeks top-rated NFL teams. All 32 teams are ranked. |
Sports Illustrated
August 26, 2002
Peter King |
Feeling Minnesota A maturing Randy Moss is looking at a fantasy dream season for the Vikings. |
AskMen.com
Brandon Lang |
Football: Weekly Picks Picks for this weeks NFL conference finals: New Orleans Saints vs. Chicago Bears... New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts... |
Sports Central
January 23, 2006
Dave Golokhov |
I Hate Mondays: Old-Fashioned Football The Pittsburgh Steelers are not flashy, they are not finesse, and they are not an offensive or defensive juggernaut. They just know how to win. |
Sports Central
April 3, 2012
Brad Oremland |
The Next Generation of Hall of Fame WRs This week, we're looking at some great wide receivers who aren't in the Hall of Fame because they aren't eligible yet: Isaac Bruce, Marvin Harrison, Torry Holt, Keyshawn Johnson, Keenan McCardell, Muhsin Muhammad, Terrell Owens, and Rod Smith. |
Sports Central
September 25, 2012
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 3 Power Rankings Last week, the NFL lost one of the greatest people ever associated with the sport. I wrote last week about Steve Sabol, and it was wonderful to see people around the league honor him in Week 3. |
Sports Central
October 23, 2012
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 7 Power Rankings Robert Griffin III has rushed for 468 yards and 6 TDs, putting him on pace for 1,070 yards and 14 TDs. That would break Michael Vick's QB rushing record and tie Cam Newton's TD record. |
Sports Central
August 8, 2005
Dave Golokhov |
2005 NFL Preview: Houston Texans Houston's trend of improving each year may well continue. Their main goal in the off-season was to upgrade both lines. Still, inexperience and lack of depth put them somewhere in the middle of the pack hoping for a winning record. |
Sports Illustrated
December 18, 2002
Jeffri Chadiha |
Strictly Business The Colts' Marvin Harrison quietly added the league's single-season receiving record to an impressive resume. |
Sports Illustrated
November 20, 2001
Peter King |
Fast and Furious With a dazzling display of speed and power, the Jets have shot to the top of the AFC East... |
Sports Central
September 14, 2010
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 1 Power Rankings What a fantastic way to start the season, with multiple games going down to the wire, many of them bitter divisional rivalries. |
Sports Central
September 11, 2009
Eric Engberg |
Why Your Team Will Not Win the Super Bowl This is the time of year where everyone thinks this could be the year their team wins it all. Here's why everyone is wrong. |
Salon.com
December 13, 2000
Allen Barra |
Rearmed and dangerous Blockheads like Mike Ditka can talk all they want about defense and running. With Kurt Warner healthy, the Rams can smoke anybody... |
Sports Central
April 4, 2004
Gary Geffen |
Keep the NFL Playoffs the Same At the annual NFL league meetings, there was talk of expanding the playoff field from 12 to 14 teams. Finally, the idea was tabled for another year's agenda. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2001
Scott Oldham |
Bombs Away From round to watermelon to its present familiar shape, the football has been stoking the passions of fans for over 100 years... |
Sports Central
July 26, 2007
Brad Oremland |
Why No One Will Win Super Bowl XLII Many teams are hopeful -- and given the lack of top-level competition, that's appropriate -- but no one is dominant enough to actually win the big game. |
Sports Central
December 16, 2008
Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 15 Power Rankings Survey of the latest from the football world |
