Fat Al’s Power Play

After a 23-3 drubbing by the Baltimore Ravens, ‘Skins nose tackle (just rubbing salt in the wound) Albert Haynesworth claimed that the organization was lying about his mid-week injuries and declared that he won’t be attending next off-season’s conditioning program.

Hey, at least he’s giving 8-months notice.

What does all of this mean you ask? It means that Shanahan will most likely come out a loser in this ridiculous player-coach saga, even though Redskins fans and a majority of the public seem to be in his corner.

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Fantasy Football Face-off 2010: Part 2

Great fantasy football minds don’t always think alike. In an effort to give you two schools of thought before your fantasy drafts next month, Bump and Run is bringing you a two-part fantasy football primer to help you get a leg-up on the competition. Most fantasy sites and publications will try to make you believe that their outlook is the be-all end-all, but let’s be real: everyone thinks differently. In order to be successful, you need to create your own style and feel confident about it. Chris Hayre caps it off in Part 2 of our Fantasy Football Face-off: … Continue Reading

We’re Back — Training Camps Start Next Week!

Did you miss us? After a three-month hiatus, we’ll be back next week hitting it hard as training camps open (starting with the Cleveland Browns on July 23rd). Stay dialed in for insightful columns, fantasy football advice and the latest news/rumors from around the NFL.

Big Ben for Bradford — Why Not?

It’s time to get crazy Pittsburgh – real crazy.

You ready for what I’m about to say?

Trade Ben Roethlisberger to the St. Louis Rams for the #1 overall pick — Sam Bradford. Throw in an extra draft pick if need be.

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Playing Devil’s Advocate with Brandon Marshall

The Broncos and Dolphins pulled off a blockbuster trade Wednesday that sent wide receiver Brandon Marshall to Miami in exchange for a 2nd round pick in this year’s draft and another 2nd rounder in 2011. Of course we won’t know which team got the better of the deal for quite some time but it’s always fun to speculate, no? Let’s play a little devil’s advocate:

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LT Lands with the Jets, Quinn to the Broncos

On this Selection Sunday, a few NFL headlines:

LaDainian Tomlinson agrees to a two-year deal with the New York Jets. ESPN’s Tim Graham thinks it’s a questionable move, especially when Thomas Jones reportedly gave NYJ the opportunity to match his deal with the Chiefs.

Mike Holmgren has a knack for QB’s — Brett Favre and Matt Hasselbeck being specific examples. He’s not feelin’ Brady Quinn. The Browns traded Quinn today to the Broncos for Peyton Hillis, a sixth-round draft pick in 2011, a conditional pick in 2012 and a ticket to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Don’t worry Kyle Orton, there is no quarterback controversy in Denver. You’re still the starter.

OchoCinco Instructs Erik Kuselias to Kiss the Baby

Damn, ESPN really angered @OGOchoCinco.

Apparently a few of the talking heads at the Worldwide Leader had some not so nice things to say about Chad’s “off-season projects” that include Dancing With the Stars and a new VH-1 dating reality show called “The Tournament” (Good Golly Miss Molly, I can’t wait).  … Continue Reading

Breaking News: Redskins Sign RB Larry Johnson

According to ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter (what else is new), the Redskins have signed free agent running back Larry Johnson to a three-year deal.

Mike Shanahan made it known earlier in the week that he’s a fan of Johnson’s, having coached against him for years in the AFC West.

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Big Ben, Big Problems

Ben Roethlisberger, grow up son.

What, did you streak the quad too?

One would think that a two-time Super Bowl winning quarterback would have access to the finer things in life: gorgeous models, the inside track to A-list parties, private rooms at the most exclusive clubs — basically perks that the average 21-year-old frat kid dreams of. … Continue Reading

2010 Offseason Breakdown: NFC West

Throughout the months of February and March, Bump and Run will break down the needs of each NFL team as free agency and the draft approaches. Today, it’s the NFC West:

Arizona Cardinals: Hall-of-Fame quarterback: OUT. Party boy: IN. How scary is that if you’re a Cards fan? Matt Leinart will have the first crack at keeping Arizona atop of the NFC West, but the gap is quickly closing. The release of S Antrel Rolle and anticipated departure of LB Karlos Dansby puts the defense in a tough spot.

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