Fantasy Football Face-off 2010: Part 1

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. Pat Greissing kicks-off Part 1 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.

If Roethlisberger is Traded, Seattle Makes Sense

Now that it’s official Big Ben will be suspended for six games, the Steelers are actively pursuing a trade that would net them a top 10 pick in return. The team that makes the most sense in our opinion is the Seattle Seahawks.  The Seahawks have two top 15 selections so they can afford to make such a move and Pete Carroll would love to jump start the city.  … Continue Reading

NFL Draft Set for Primetime Debut

The NFL draft is fast approaching its primetime debut this Thursday night and for the first time in a while many things remain unclear.  It appears that the Rams will not have the number 1 pick signed prior to the draft, and while all signs seem to point to Sam Bradford, things could still change.  Another thing to keep an eye on with the switch to primetime is trades involving veteran players occurring on draft night, which will make the NFL resemble the NHL or NBA.  … Continue Reading

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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McNabb Traded to Redskins for a 2nd Round Pick, 2011 Pick

Like many of you I’m still in shock, but here are ten quick-hit thoughts on McNabb to Washington:

1. Why would Philly trade Mac5 within the division? “Doing right” by McNabb is a terrible reason.

2. If the Redskins can now trade Jason Campbell for a 2nd or 3rd round draft pick, the McNabb acquisition makes perfect sense.

3. The Redskins may be signing old bones, but they’ll all be hungry to perform. Larry Johnson and Willie Parker’s deals are based solely on incentives and McNabb now has all the motivation in the world.

4. Mike Shanahan wants to win NOW, not 2-3 years down the road.

5. Kevin Kolb better win 10 games next season.

6. The Eagles have 11 picks in this year’s draft – not too shabby.

7. Memo to ‘Skins fans: you’ve been fleeced for aging veterans before (Jason Taylor the most recent example), don’t get too excited — yet.

8. Memo to Eagles fans: sometimes the grass isn’t always greener; be careful what you wish for.

9. Over/Under on arrests when McNabb makes his Burgundy and Gold debut at the Linc: 155

10. The NFC East just got really, really fun.

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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