Archive for December, 2004

From Point B to Point A

Thursday, December 9th, 2004

By Zack Cimini
Indecision from a coach is something that can?t happen in the NFL. But for Arizona Cardinals coach Dennis Green he has had no choice. Josh McCown did lead them to a 4-2 record, but wasn?t maturing on a weekly basis. Basically his intangibles were limited, and he was scared to do anything with […]

Against The Odds

Tuesday, December 7th, 2004

By Zack Cimini
Nowadays in pro athletic sports an all purpose athlete is a commodity. Athletes are so quick and multi talented that they can play any position on the football field. You could be a 6?3 220 pound athlete that can play linebacker, safety, defensive end, etc. With the versatility of these athletes, they can […]

Fear Factor: AJ Feeley

Monday, December 6th, 2004

By Zack Cimini
Picture this you?re a starting quarterback in the NFL, that is given every opportunity to take over a franchise. The coaching staff and organization is giving you their commitment, but yet you continue to ruin situations by horrible mistakes. Miami may be 2-10, but they could easily be a .500 team if it […]

Moving On Up

Sunday, December 5th, 2004

By Zack Cimini
Imagine going from an undrafted rookie free agent to starting running back all in the same season? Most rookie free agent running backs end up as last cuts in training camp, the practice squad, or buried with no playing time on the bench. If you have the ability and work ethic though, anything […]

Who Wants It

Saturday, December 4th, 2004

By Zack Cimini
Take a look around the NFL and one division stands out. It is not because of great play either, it’s because of how embarrassing and degrading the division looks to represent the NFL. Two years ago when the NFL’s new realignment kicked in, this division arguably looked like one of the best from […]

Pickup Of The Week

Saturday, December 4th, 2004

By Zack Cimini
The Cleveland Browns are undergoing a make over as a franchise. Last week?s offensive outburst was largely due to Kelly Holcomb?s performance, and no defense. With a lot of fantasy football quarterbacks struggling, it may be wise to pickup Holcomb for a week and take a shot on him. It?s the type of […]

Running Back Rankings

Wednesday, December 1st, 2004

By Zack Cimini
1. Ladainian Tomlinson: Back to 100 percent
2. Priest Holmes: Will be back in one week
3. Curtis Martin: As consistent as they get
4. Tiki Barber: Having a monster year
5. Shaun Alexander: Only bright spot for Seahawks right now
6. Rudi Johnson: Will earn a big contract this off season
7. Jamal Lewis: Suspension and injury have limited him
8. Clinton Portis: Has too much upside […]

Quarterback Rankings

Wednesday, December 1st, 2004

By Zack Cimini
1. Peyton Manning:He owns this spot until he retires
2. Donovan McNabb: Eagles offense is rolling
3. Daunte Culpepper: Aw, Moss is back
4. Drew Brees: TD to interception ratio is 21 to 3
5. Tom Brady: Knows how to lead a team
6. Trent Green: Vermeil is always QB friendly
7. Michael Vick: Rushing stats make up for weak passing stats
8. Brett Favre: Continues to get […]

Raiders One Player Away

Wednesday, December 1st, 2004

By Zack Cimini
Two years ago the Oakland Raiders were flying high with Rich Gannon and company on their way to a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Super Bowl. Al Davis knew that was their one shot at a super bowl opportunity. You can have as much talent in the world, but when […]

John Navarre?

Wednesday, December 1st, 2004

By Zack Cimini
Dennis Green continues to play hot potato when he named John Navarre as the Cardinals new starter. Green is taking a lot of heat for his decisions, but the fact is they aren?t getting enough production from their quarterbacks. They have three talented receivers, that he wants utilized in a proper way. Green […]