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Deflategate Investigation and Punishment Reek of Witch Hunt and Overreaction

May 12, 2015

One day, the NFL might actually get one of these right.  The New England Patriots and Tom Brady aren't the only ones who have completely messed the proverbial bed when it ...

Adrian Peterson’s Reinstatement Forces Vikings to Tackle Hard Truth of Moving on

April 17, 2015

It's not just business.  Running back Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings have fallen into one of the biggest traps of the NFL landscape: They've made things personal. While the vast ...

Golden Tate Expects Better from Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions in 2015

April 1, 2015

Golden Tate has something his Detroit Lions teammates want, and he's going to help them get it. The 26-year-old wide receiver won a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2013, ...

Broncos Receiver Cody Latimer Ready to Step Up Both on and off the Field

March 31, 2015

The men from the boys... Athletic pursuits like NFL football often bring out the hackneyed maxims from fans and media. Whether it's wartime comparisons like calling players "soldiers" or just empty ...

Detroit Lions and Martin Mayhew Face NFL’s Biggest Make-or-Break Season in 2015

March 28, 2015

Detroit Lions fans should be bracing themselves for yet another potential rebuild. Though there certainly may be room for optimism following an 11-5 season in 2014 and a playoff appearance in ...

The Anonymous Scout Phenomenon: Inside the NFL Draft’s Shade Season

March 21, 2015

Did you hear the one where...? When it comes to the NFL draft, there is no bigger lure than the aura of the anonymous scout. It's just two little words that ...

Reggie Bush Perfect Complement for 49ers Backfield, but What Does He Have Left?

March 14, 2015

If he can give them anything on the field, the San Francisco 49ers and their fans will love Reggie Bush.  In a move first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, the 49ers ...

Big Ben Extension Keeps Steelers in Playoff Conversation but There’s Work to Do

March 14, 2015

This is it.  In a move first reported by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Big Ben Roethlisberger's extension of five years and $99 million signals what amounts to the twilight of an era ...

Detroit Lions Replace Ndamukong Suh at a Huge Cost with Trade for Haloti Ngata

March 10, 2015

The Detroit Lions had a huge hole to fill with the impending departure of Ndamukong Suh, and they found a huge player to replace him.  In a move Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore ...

2015 NFL Scouting Combine: Draft Prospects with the Most to Gain in Indy

February 14, 2015

Don't count it twice.  Thats the oft-repeated draft maxim that cautions evaluators from crediting a guy for athletic play on the field and then crediting him again for showcasing athleticism in ...

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