Author Archives: Aaron Moon
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.”
Should the Bears sign Plaxico Burress?
The Chicago Bears have made some tremendous upgrades at the WR position this offseason with the additions of Brandon Marshall and rookie Alshon Jefferey. When combined with returning receivers Earl Bennett, Johnny Knox and Devin Hester the Bears have a formidable receiving corps that should allow them to keep pace in the pass happy NFC North. But do they need more and if so should the Bears sign free agent Plaxico Burress?
Did the 49ers run a ‘bounty system’ during the 2011 season?
Everyone knows that the San Francisco 49ers are a tough physical football team but did part of that toughness include some form of a bounty system in which opposing player’s injuries were targeted last season?
According to NFL.com, in a recent interview on The Dan Patrick Show, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hinted that he thought something was going on in their game against the 49ers last season.
” But I think when we played San Fran, I felt like there were some things going on, some extra … Now, obviously, I did have the ankle and I was playing, so there was kind of a bulls-eye on there anyway. But for the most part, guys play tough and you go into a game expecting it. I expect to be tougher than them.”
Tim Tebow isn’t the fastest QB in the AFC East but who is?
Often in the NFL a huge emphasis is placed on the 40 time of players. New York Jets quarterback Tim is one of the more mobile quarterbacks in the NFL yet his 40 time isn’t overly impressive. A fullback playing quarterback, Tebow does possess deceptive speed with the uncanny ability to beat defenders to the edge. Despite Tebow’s athletic prowess, believe it or not, he isn’t the fastest quarterback in the AFC East. So who is?
6. Tom Brady, New England Patriots: Brady is doing his best to prove that less can be more when it comes to the speed of an NFL quarterback. At his NFL combine, Brady ran an unimpressive 5.28, 40-yard dash. Many scouts and teams may have snickered but Brady and the Patriots are definitely getting the last laugh. Brady’s career record is 124-35 and he’s played in five Super Bowls. Not bad for a slow poke.
2012 NFC East predictions: Are the Cowboys playoff bound?
Can the Dallas Cowboys make the playoffs in 2012? Historically the NFC East has been one of the toughest divisions in the NFL and that tendency should again hold true in the upcoming season. Last season, the New York Giants won the NFC East with a 9-7 record on the last week of the regular season with a win over the Cowboys. With the offseason upgrades of the Washington Redskins and the way the Philadelphia Eagles ended 2011, any of the four teams are capable of becoming division champs in 2012. Here are the 2012 NFC East final standing predictions and team records.
Is Matt Forte the greatest Bears running back of all-time?
Whether it was before or after you read the title if you’ve honestly believe that Matt Forte is the greatest running back in the history of the Chicago Bears then you fall in to one of two categories; foolish or naïve. Without a doubt, Forte is one of the top backs in the modern-day NFL and a big part of the Bears current success, but Chicago has had a history fielding elite talent in their backfield. Here are the top five Chicago Bear running backs of all-time; Matt Forte is
5 reasons the 49ers could win it all in 2012
The San Francisco 49ers were a few plays away from going to the Super Bowl last season. Through an impenetrable defense, a physical ground game and the dependable play of Alex Smith, the Niners shocked the NFL going 13-3 during the regular season before falling short in the NFC title game to a more offensively capable New York Giants team. With the 2012 NFL season still months away, the 49ers have made some tremendous offseason strides to help ensure that they won’t fall short if the opportunity presents itself again; and it will. Here are five reasons San Francisco could win it all in 2012.
Eagles draft QB Foles: Trade bait or Vick’s replacement?
With the 88th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Nick Foles, quarterback out of Arizona. For some this came as a surprise. Why would the Eagles take a QB in the third round? They already have Michael Vick and a capable backup in Mike Kafka? Was Foles taken as future trade bait or could the Eagles be eyeing him as the eventual replacement for Michael Vick?
Jets draft WR Hill: But who will throw him the football?
With the 43rd pick in the 2012 NFL Draft the New York Jets selected Stephen Hill, a WR out of Georgia Tech. At 6-4 215 lbs with a 4.36 40, Hill is a big explosive receiver who can get down the field in the blink of an eye. The question remains, once he gets down there which quarterback will be throwing him the ball.
Ravens add Upshaw in round 2: Is he the steal of the draft?
The Baltimore Ravens didn’t have a pick in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft but thanks to all the teams that passed on former Alabama defensive end, Courtney Upshaw, the Ravens scored first round talent, early in the second round. In fact, Upshaw may very well turn out to be the steal of the draft.
Patriots break tradition, bolster defense to help Tom Brady
The New England Patriots moved up not once, but twice in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft in order to strengthen a defense that ranked 31st in the league in 2011. Traditionally, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has traded down in previous drafts in order to stockpile picks for future use, but after losing his second Super Bowl in the past four years at the end of the 2011 season, Belichick has had enough.
Browns take QB at 22: What does that mean for Colt McCoy?
With the 22nd pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns selected quarterback Brandon Weeden out of Oklahoma State. What does that mean for current Browns QB Colt McCoy?
