If there’s one category Rex Ryan is dominant in, it’s his ability to make rookie quarterbacks look like they don’t belong on the field. With a 7-3 record against rookie quarterbacks, Jets fans should look forward to seeing Derek Carr step out onto the MetLife Stadium turf with the Oakland Raiders. Some NFL pundits wonder whether Derek Carr should even be on the field this … [Read more...] about NY Jets just cannot lose to Raiders rookie QB Derek Carr
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What’s Next for the Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks were knocked off their high horse on Sunday losing to the Chicago Bears 35-24. Neither the 12th Man, "Beast Mode," or Matt Hasselbeck swimming in the fountain of youth were on display in the Windy City. Instead of looking like the miracle workers from the week before, the Seahawks looked like the team that went 2-6 on the road during the regular … [Read more...] about What’s Next for the Seattle Seahawks?
Indianapolis Colts-New York Jets Primer
It sure has been a long week, but Wild Card Weekend is finally upon us. After days of anticipating and listening to New York Jets coach Rex Ryan elaborate on his personal vendettas, the AFC playoffs get underway Saturday at 8 p.m. as the No. 3-seeded Indianapolis Colts (10-6) play host to Ryan's No. 6-seeded Jets (11-5) at Lucas Oil Stadium in a rematch of last year's AFC … [Read more...] about Indianapolis Colts-New York Jets Primer
Ndamukong Suh’s Prediction Doesn’t Come to Fruition
Nearly fifty eight thousand fans experienced heartache on Sunday at Ford Field. Ndamukong Suh recently made some comments indicating that the Detroit Lions would not lose another game at their home stadium this season. Unfortunately, he is already putting his foot in his mouth. He hopefully will remove it soon though since it's evident that he's the emergency kicker on the … [Read more...] about Ndamukong Suh’s Prediction Doesn’t Come to Fruition
Michigan Wolverines’ Woolfolk and the psychology of pass defense
You've heard the "voice of God" in those old NFL Films clips. That ultra-deep, ludicrously over-dramatic and mortally serious narrating by the late, great John Facenda: for the Autumn wind is a Raider, pillaging just for fun. He'll knock you 'round and upside down. And laugh when he's conquered and won. My favorite Facenda prose describes the island duel between wide … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines’ Woolfolk and the psychology of pass defense