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.
Instead, while the Tom Bradys and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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:
Buffalo Bills: After trying to woo both Mike Shanahan and Bill Cowher into being their head football coach, the Buffalo Bills ended up settling on retread Chan [...]
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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.
Key Unrestricted Free Agents: Adelwale Ogunleye, DE; John Tait, OT.
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.
Key Unrestricted Free Agents: Derrick Mason, WR.
Key Restricted Free Agents: Mark Clayton, WR; Jared Gaither, OT; Dawan Landry, S; Le’Ron McClain, FB.
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:
Buffalo Bills: After trying to woo both Mike Shanahan and Bill Cowher into being their head football coach, the Buffalo Bills ended up settling on retread Chan Gailey; not exactly the big name Bills fans were hoping for. Let’s face it, not even the acquisition of Terrell Owens last season was enough to put the lowly Bills on the map. The only way Gailey and GM Buddy Nix can resurrect this once proud franchise is to make drastic changes, and quickly. Why not take a flier on Michael Vick? He has more playoff appearances than the Bills have had this decade (2-0) and Trent Edwards proved last season that he wasn’t ready to take over the reins. In other words, it can’t get much worse.
St. Louis Rams: It makes so much sense it’s stupid.The Rams were 1-15 last season, lack any shread of an identity and are in the middle of being sold. Tell me how this isn’t set-up to be the ultimate redemption story for both sides? Head coach Steve Spagnolo is trying to build a respectable defense and desparetely needs a competent signal caller on offense to help score points. Hell, they ended last season with some guy named Null under center. Vick would benefit by playing eight home games on the fast track of the Edward Jones Dome, plus three away games in controlled climates (Arizona, New Orleans and Detroit).
Washington Redskins: Quick story, and take it for what it’s worth – a credible source and buddy of mine met Michael Vick at the W hotel in New York City a few weeks ago. He said Vick was very respectful and that they chatted in the lobby for a few minutes. My buddy asked Vick where he saw himself in 2010. Vick replied that his agent was telling him Washington. First, do I believe this conversation went down? One-hundred percent yes – I wouldn’t post it if I didn’t. Second, do I believe Vick could end up with the Redskins? Eh. In some ways it makes sense: Vick is from Virginia, played his college ball at Tech and would be playing in front of fans in Northern Virginia that are by and large Hokie alumni. But did you catch Mike Shanahan’s introductory press conference? He may have me fooled, but it seemed like he thinks he can win with Jason Campbell. Stay tuned…
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.
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 1st. 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.
