The 2009 NFL is now over and while many people think the Jets trade up to grab USC QB Mark Sanchez with the 5th overall pick was the best selection made over the weekend, I have to disagree. In fact, I believe Sanchez’s weak arm is a horrible fit for the Jets who are currently built for a gunslinger.

Our favorite pick was the Arizona Cardinals 31st overall selection of Ohio State’s Chris “Beanie” Wells. Read the rest of this entry »

Here’s what all of you gamers have been desperately waiting for, it’s the 2010 Madden NFL Football cover. The Madden 10 cover doesn’t feature just 1 player, it features both Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald.

The game is set to be released on August 14th.

The Kansas City Chiefs have traded future hall of fame tight end Tony Gonzalez to the Atlanta Falcons for an undisclosed 2010 draft pick.

“It’s somewhat bittersweet,” Gonzalez said. Read the rest of this entry »

The Los Angeles Lakers had no problem winning their playoff opener over the Utah Jazz 113-100 on Sunday.

“They kept knocking on the door and we just never let them in,” Kobe Bryant said. Read the rest of this entry »

The Philadelphia Eagles knew they had to replace four-time Pro Bowler Tra Thomas, who left for Jacksonville via free agency, so they sent 3 draft picks to the Bills for Tackle Jason Peters.

“Of course Tra Thomas is a great tackle,” Peters said. Read the rest of this entry »

NFL Hall of Fame coach and legendary broadcaster John Madden has decided to retire from the booth after 30 years of calling games.

“It’s time,” Madden said in a statement following the announcement. Read the rest of this entry »

The Arizona Cardinals have said they’re willing to listen to offers for disgruntled wide receiver Anquan Boldin.

“Before the draft, you know there is going to be talk about Anquan and his situation and a trade,” Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said. “Since not a whole lot has changed with his contractual situation, we know that will come back. It would be foolish from out standpoint not to listen to those opportunities and see what actually exists. But I want to make the points — our goal is to re-sign him to a long-term deal. That hasn’t changed.”

Boldin became upset with the team when they signed teammate Larry Fitzgerald to a four-year, $40 million last season. Boldin believes he is also worth every bit of that; currently he is still playing on a six-year, $33.99 million deal contract that he signed back in 2005.

Boldin is a talented receiver but he is nowhere near as good as Fitzgerald.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have made Maurice Jones-Drew the 3rd highest paid running back in the NFL after signing him to a new five-year, $31 million deal which included $17.5 million guaranteed.

“It really was a matter of wanting more Maurice,” Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio said. “We want Maurice on the field more often. We believe he’s a feature guy and it’s his time. We’re excited about that.”

Jones-Drew is thankful for the new contract and all the money but he wants everyone to know that the financial security will not change the way he plays the game.

“I still love the game,” Jones-Drew said. “I’m going to play the way I play. Nothing’s going to change. You see some guys get paid and they kind of shut it down. That’s not how I was raised, that’s not how I ever played the game before. I’m going to continue to play and work hard and do everything I can to help this team win.”

Is Jones-Drew the 3rd best back in the league? Not yet, but if he can stay healthy and carry the entire load for the Jags he’s worth every penny

The 2009 schedule for the National Football League has been released. When and where will your favorite team play? Read the rest of this entry »

The Pittsburgh Steelers have rewarded last seasons Defensive Player of the Year with a new contract worth $51.175 million over the next 6 years.

“James is pleased he will be a Steeler for the rest of his NFL career, in all probability, which is what he wanted,” Harrison’s agent, Bill Parise sad. Read the rest of this entry »