2010 Offseason Breakdown: AFC West Needs

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 AFC West:

Denver Broncos: The Broncos started off last season in great fashion; however the collapse that followed the start was even bigger.  Hard to figure out exactly what caused the free fall, but one thing is certain: a lot of the players won’t be back with Josh McDaniels in 2010. … Continue Reading

2010 Offseason Breakdown: NFC South Needs

Throughout the month of February, Bump and Run will break down the needs of each NFL team as free agency and the draft approaches. Today, we’re breaking down the NFC South:

Atlanta Falcons: After making the playoffs in Mike Smith’s first season as head coach, the Falcons took a small step back in 2009 (though they did post back-to-back winning seasons for the first time ever). Look for GM Thomas Dimitroff to pursue a playmaker on defense to complement DE John Abraham. On offense, Matty Ice should be able to generate 20-28 points per game with what he’s got. Adding another reliable pass catcher wouldn’t hurt though. … Continue Reading

2010 Offseason Breakdown: AFC South Needs

Throughout the month of February, Bump and Run will break down the needs of each NFL team as free agency and the draft approaches. Today, it’s the AFC South:

Houston Texans: The Texans were very close to making their first playoff appearance last season.  What caused them to just miss?  Most notably the lack of a consistent running game, poor play calling in the red zone, their kicker choking and the inability to stop people.   … Continue Reading

2010 Offseason Breakdown: NFC North Needs

Throughout the month of February, Bump and Run will break down the needs of each NFL team as free agency and the draft approaches. Today, we tackle the NFC North:

Chicago Bears: The Bears have some holes to fill on both sides of the ball, but getting Jay Cutler a stud WR is priority #1. New offensive coordinator Mike Martz will want to stretch the field, but he’ll need the toys to do so. On defense, plain and simple: that secondary needs a fixin’. The return of Brian Urlacher should give the linebacking corps the jolt they were lacking in 2009. … Continue Reading

2010 Offseason Breakdown: AFC North Needs

Throughout the month of February, Bump and Run will break down the needs of each NFL team as free agency and the draft approaches. Today it’s all about the AFC North: 

Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens continue to progress on the offensive side of the ball with Flacco and Rice leading the way.  Their defense took a step back this year due to Ed Reed being injured and not enough depth in the secondary.  They have already signed Donte Stallworth to bolster their WR corps. … Continue Reading

The Vick List – 3 Logical Spots

It’s widely expected that the Philadelphia Eagles will attempt to trade quarterback Michael Vick at some point this offseason. Where to? We’re glad you asked – here are three logical destinations for #7: … Continue Reading

2010 Offseason Breakdown: NFC East Needs

Throughout the month of February, Bump and Run will break down the needs of each NFL team as free agency and the draft approaches. Today, we dive into the NFC East:

Dallas Cowboys: Finally! The Cowpokes won a playoff game and it only took 14 years. While momentum hardly ever seems to carry over from one season to the next, Dallas is hopeful they can build on their 2009 success and parlay it into a Super Bowl appearance on their home turf. Offseason priorities include locking down WR Miles Austin, finding something, anything better than Roy Williams on the other side and adding young talent along their defensive front seven.

Key Unrestricted Free Agents: Terence Newman, CB.

Key Restricted Free Agents: Miles Austin, WR; Marcus Spears, DE.

Needs: WR, DL and OL  

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2010 Offseason Breakdown: AFC East Needs

The NFL is getting ready to embark on what promises to be a very interesting offseason.  The 2010 season will more than likely function with no salary cap, however that is to be determined officially on March 1^st. Whether a free agent is going to be a restricted or unrestricted free agent also won’t be determined until the beginning of next month.  The fact that there will be no salary cap will mean more free agents available in the coming months as teams buy out some of their unproductive veteran players without penalty.  While teams will be free to spend with no cap, many teams will institute their own caps, and other teams have to be very careful as a NFL lockout is not out of the question for the 2011-2012 season.  

Throughout the month of February, Bump and Run will break down the needs of each NFL team as free agency and the draft approaches. Today, we dive into the AFC East:

Buffalo Bills: The Bills are coming off of a last place finish in the AFC East. They have hired a new coach in Chan Gailey, who is one of the bright offensive minds in the game.  The Bills have a lot of young talent on the defensive side, but needs to make some additions on the offensive side. 

Key Unrestricted Free Agents: Terrell Owens, WR; Josh Reed, WR.

Needs: OL, WR, and it will be up to Gailey to determine if Trent Edwards can be their QB or if they have to add one.

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A-Peace

The Giants cut ties with LB Antonio Pierce this week in a bold move that signals a major overhaul for a defense in disarray.

Wow, how’s that for ‘what have you done for me lately? ‘

Question for GM Jerry Reese: is getting younger worth cutting your smartest player? A.P. has had his share of injuries, but at 31 years-old, there aren’t many players in the NFL that can match his intelligence. Plus, the guy took tremendous pride in beating the Cowboys, Eagles and Redskins. Big Blue is 21-12 against the NFC East since 2005 – the year Pierce arrived in NYC. He also led the team in tackles in Super Bowl XLII, only one of the biggest games in Giants history.

The linebacker scorned has already expressed his desire to stay in the NFC East. It makes sense – when the Redskins made the mistake of allowing Pierce to sign with the Giants in 2005, he never let them live it down. So Jerry Reese, I ask again - do you feel lucky?

Bump and Run Players of the Year

The Bump and Run staff would like to congratulate Drew Brees and Charles Woodson for being our inaugural offensive and defensive Players of the Year. 

Drew Brees was able to hold off strong offensive years from Peyton Manning and Chris Johnson to win this year’s Offensive Player of the Year.

On the defensive side of the ball the award goes to Charles Woodson, the veteran cornerback may have had his best season as a Pro and was able to hold off the likes of Jared Allen, Elvis Dumervil and Brian Cushing.