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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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

Bold Predictions for 2009 – Steelers are Repeat Defenders

September – the month when every team has hope, all fans have Super Bowl dreams and every pundit in America thinks they know how the upcoming NFL script will play out. By February, hope turns to despair and Super Bowl dreams become nightmares for all but one. As for the pundits, always wrong.  ALWAYS. Without further adieu, the 2009 NFL season according to yours truly:

Coach of the Year: Gary Kubiak, Texans – Houston makes the playoffs for the first time in franchise history as the offense thrives in the zone blocking scheme Kubiak helped make so famous in Denver.

Offensive Rookie of the Year: Percy Harvin, Vikings - Favre and Harvin will make defenses pay if they continue to stack eight in the box.  Just lay off that Gator green, Percy. … Continue Reading

Quick Hit AFC Preview

AFC EAST

1. New England Patriots – It’s pretty simple – if Brady and Moss both stay healthy, no AFC East team will come within 4 games of the Pats. After dealing Richard Seymour to Oakland, it’s clear that getting younger on defense is a priority. But if you can put up 40 plus a game, does it really matter? Projected Record: 12-4

2. New York Jets – The 2009 Jets will be a poor man’s version of the 2008 Ravens. Play close, ugly games with a rookie quarterback  and see how each week shakes out. Sexy Rexy has already called out opposing players and put the Patriots on notice - how could you not want to play for this guy? Projected Record: 8-8

3. Miami Dolphins – A team very similar to the Falcons - won a lot of close games in 2008 with a 4th place schedule. Not only do the ‘Fins have to play the NFC South this season, but sprinkle in games against the Titans, Chargers and the Super Bowl Champs. Sparano is one hell of a coach, but the talent in South Beach is average at best. Projected Record: 8-8

4. Buffalo Bills – One of three teams this preseason that’s already canned their OC. Their offense was putrid in August  and even though they get T.O. back to start the regular season, they lose Beast Mode for the first three games. Oh, and they play the Patriots Week 1. Yuck. Projected Record: 6-10

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