Bengals were the winners of the Palmer trade
Mike Brown worked one of the best deals in Cincinnati Bengals history when he traded quarterback Carson Palmer to the Oakland Raiders for their 2013 first round draft pick. With that pick the Bengals addressed a specific need on defense by picking up Dre Kirkpatrick.
The Bengals will also have a first or second round pick in 2014 based on the outcome of the Raiders record this season. Former head coach, Hue Jackson (a wide receivers coach with the Bengals from 2004 – 2006) worked this transaction personally with Bengals owner Mike Brown.
Todd Haley, Big Ben and the Steelers new look offense
Coach Todd Haley brings a trail of nothing but winning to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Haley was hired by the Steelers to replace Bruce Arians as the new Offensive Coordinator. When Haley was the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs he turned their program around and put the Chiefs in a position to be a playoff contender. He also helped the Arizona Cardinals, as their Offensive Coordinator, to get the team to their first division title and also to the team’s first Super Bowl (XLIII). Todd Haley is also the son of a former NFL player Dick Haley who spent 44 years with NFL and he was the Steelers Director of Player Personnel from 1971-1991.
Just how important is Drew Brees to the Saints?
There is no doubt the New Orleans Saints are dependent on quarterback Drew Brees but just how much are they? Are the Saints like the Colts? Are they basically a one-man team? I realize that in even considering this, it’s tremendously insulting to the many other professionals within the Saints’ organization to speculate that their efforts are potentially marginally impactful and, instead, the fate of the team rests mostly on the performance of one elite player. It’s disconcerting to say the least.
TPF’s hottie of the week: VH1′s Basketball Wives
Odds are you don’t spend your time watching VH1′s Basketball Wives which in now entering its fifth season, but we must pay attention to the serious amount of hotties that are on these shows. Gloria Govan, Evelyn Lozada, Jennifer Williams, Suzie Ketcham, Tami Roman…just to name a few.
The reality television series follows the lives of a group of women who have all been somehow romantically linked to professional basketball players.
Maybe it’s all the balls these women have played with over the years, but they have no problem posing nude for the camera.
Rookie Upshaw must produce for Ravens without Suggs
When the Baltimore Ravens drafted Courtney Upshaw in the second round no one expected the team to rely on him the way they now do. After an unfortunate injury to Terrell Suggs the pressure is now on Upshaw to produce says NFL columnist Clark Judge.
Next in line: 5 teams Los Angeles should court next
Yesterday it was announced that the Minnesota Vikings are staying in Minnesota for good. The Minnesota Legislator passed a Bill toward a new stadium and Vikings fans can now rejoice and celebrate the biggest win in Franchise history.
Denver Broncos helmet, uniform concept design
Charles Sollers, a photographer from Missouri for Rivals.com has created a new concept design for the Denver Broncos helmets and uniforms.
Also featured are the new Nike Pro Combat uniform designs by Brandon Moore. Could you imagine Peyton Manning or Von Miller wearing this?
By now you have probably seen some of Sollers work as he also has provided numerous images of college helmets and uniforms.
Brandon Moore is a graduate of Full Sail University with an Associates of Science degree in Graphic Design. He specializes in logo design and branding.
Thumbs up: Bears’ Cutler ready to lead new look offense
Chicago Bears franchise quarterback, Jay Cutler, is literally all thumbs when it comes to leading his significantly upgraded offense in 2012. Cutler had season ending surgery after injuring his right thumb in Week 11 last year but says it is all better and is ready to return.
According to NFL.com Cutler had this to say on Monday during a diabetes awareness event at Perspectives Charter School Calumet Campus when asked about his previously injured thumb.
“It’s fine,” I really didn’t throw a lot in the offseason, rehabbed a little bit and came back and felt good.”
An open letter to New York Jets’ owner Woody Johnson
Dear Mr. Johnson,
Like most New York Jet fans, my obsession with the team started long ago. For me, it was when I was a child. I come from a family of Jet fans. I am pretty much genetically programmed to love the Jets. I can’t even remember a time in my life when the Jets weren’t a big part of it. I have naturally become so passionate about this team that I am able to form a strong opinion on virtually any subject.
The latest subject to consume me is well, you Mr. Johnson—you as a team owner.
Tim Hightower looking to contribute to Redskins cause in 2012
Tim Hightower was the big high profile acquisition by the Washington Redskins in 2011 and the future was certainly looking bright at the running back posistion for the Burgandy and Gold. Hightower got off to a quick start in the preseason and would start in five of the six games that he played in but a torn ACL in a 33-20 loss at the Carolina Panthers put a premature end to his season. Roy Helu and Evan Royster would fill in superbly for Hightower with Helu showing that he was certainly a dual threat back. Hightower recently signed a one year deal with the Skins which means that he will have to contribute in 2012 and that most certainly should happen.
NFL Top 100: Will Joe Flacco be respected around the league?
The NFL Network last year started a new countdown list which was pretty popular among fans. The Top 100 list, a list of the best players currently in the NFL, as voted on by other players. Like any countdown list on NFL Network, there will always be a debate among what was ranked too high, too low and how a player or play didn’t make the list when it should have. I find the Top 100 very interesting, and I look at the list and can’t help but think that Joe Flacco will never earn the respect of his peers.
Patriots’ Josh McDaniels looks forward to WR competition
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has been back with the team for a few months now, but spoke with the media for the first time Friday, at the opening of rookie camp. The Patriots offense was largely a well-oiled machine in 2011, but it did lack a deep threat. Currently, New England has 12 receivers on the roster, which will lead to some competition during training camp. Every coach likes to have a little competition to keep his players on their toes and at their sharpest. And McDaniels is certainly no exception to that.
