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Brett Favre, you owe us here in NY...

By Ronnie Shumake | January 7, 2009 | The Cockpit

Even with the brutal ending to the season, I am sure that I am not the only one who feels this way. If you really look at the situation and consider our other options for next year, there are some fans and I am sure some of the players can agree. Brett Favre should come back one more year and give it his all. That pre game huddle before the Miami game was quite lame Brett. You can do better. Let's look at the situation in it's totality. We had an accurate QB who knew the system and players. Our owner and GM felt like getting an aged, future hall of famer would make us a more dangerous team to get into the playoffs. So the night before our first pre-season game, we hear the news that a trade has been made. We all suffered through what has to be one of...

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A Band-Aid ain't gonna fix this!

By Ronnie Shumake | January 7, 2009 | The Cockpit

With the free fall collapse of the team to end the season and subsequent firing of Eric Mangini, the last two weeks here in NYC have been dominated with talk of the Jet situation. Who will coach the team? Will Brett Favre return? I can tell you this much, the team definitely dropped the ball on getting Bill Cowher. He would have been the perfect fit for this franchise which is in desparate need of it's own identity. Cowher has a Super Bowl Championship, so he is an elite coach. If you have not heard the interview with him given here on WFAN this week, in a nutshell, he wanted to speak with Woody Johnson directly and was told that he was on vacation. I suspect that he wanted some idea in terms of contract numbers and also where the ownership's mindset is at. Also, Cowher is contractually obligated to CBS for one...

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Time for the NFL's Rooney Rule to be rescended

By Patrick Patterson | January 7, 2009 | Thoughts from the Dark Side

Willie Brown and Rob Ryan are both assistant coaches for the Raiders. Photo by Patrick A. Patterson/TFDSsports.com

Once again, it is the offseason for the majority of the NFL. Since it is early in the offseason, the coaching carousel is spinning. Coaches have been fired, and teams are looking for replacements. The usual names are flying around as to who is going to go where. However, before a team can hire the coach they are targeting, they have to be sure to interview a "minority" candidate so they don't violate the "Rooney Rule" which results in a fine, lost draft pick, and a tongue lashing from Jesse Jackson.It was Al Davis and the Raiders that broke the "color barrier" by hiring Art Shell as their head coach in 1989. Since then, there has been a proliferation of black coaches, with some having great success like Tony Dungy with the Indianapolis Colts and others failing miserably. At this point in time, NFL owners want winners. They want the...

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Who Could Be The Jets QB Next Year?

By Joe Caporoso | January 6, 2009 | The Cockpit

Not only are the Jets currently lacking a head coach, they are also lacking any idea of who their quarterback will be next year. Most people expect and hope that Brett Favre will retire, but obviously with him you never know. Here is a run down of some possible options for next season: In-House: 1. Brett Favre - If he does come back, he needs to commit to the off-season program as the other leaders in the locker room requested. I'd honestly be shocked to see him return in 2009. 2. Brett Ratliff - Apparently everybody in the organization likes his potential better than Kellen Clemens. Ratliff came out of nowhere to have a monster pre-season last year, and has a big time arm. B/R Ticket Guide Powered by FanSnap.com fansnap_syndslot_get_headliner(); fansnap_syndslot_get_category(); var fansnap_syndslot_instance = new fansnap_syndslot(); var fansnap_script_include = new Element('script'); fansnap_script_include.src = fansnap_syndslot_instance.server + '/synd/js/search?' + fansnap_syndslot_instance.params();...

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Handicapping The Jets Head Coach Search

By Joe Caporoso | January 5, 2009 | The Cockpit

The Jets search for a new head coach is relatively wide open as of right now, here is a breakdown of the candidates and their odds to become the next person to attempt to save this cursed franchise: In the Lead: - Steve Spagnoulo - It would look great for the Jets if they could pull this highly coveted assistant. It is no secret how many other teams are interested in him, especially Denver. The Jets main advantage is Spags' comfort level in the NY/NJ area. - Brian Schottenheimer - Apparently he made a very strong impression during his interview, yet he would be a very tough sell to fans who were often disgusted by the playcalling this year. - Jeff Jagodzinski - If the guy is willing to get fired from BC to interview with the Jets, you have to think he believes he has a good shot at...

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If I Ran The Jets: We Might Be in Better Shape

By Joe Caporoso | January 2, 2009 | The Cockpit

The Jets certainly appear to be in disarray right now. Yet, like most things in this world everything is never as bad or good as it appears. I am still having a tough time having faith in Mike Tannenbaum and Woody Johnson but on the bright side the Jets are in a very salvageable situation. There is plenty of talent on this roster and with the right coach, proper use of players, and a few breaks the Jets could be a 10 win team next year. What needs to be done? 1. Hire Steve Spagnuolo as the next head coach. Since Bill Cowher has shunned the Jets, Spags becomes the next best choice. The guy has the energy that Eric Mangini lacked and is one of the brightest young defensive minds in the game. 2. Fire Brian Schottenheimer and promote Bill Callahan to offensive coordinator. Callahan will provide a stronger...

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Jets Drama "Favre" From Over

By Richie Fender | January 2, 2009 | Carolina Sports Pulse

Who's tired of the Brett Favre drama? I thought that maybe a new team would mean a new revived life for the aging quarterback. He's looking more like college basketball player, one and done.All the Green Bay haters were furious when they heard that the Packers were done with the Favre drama and shipped Brett to New York. Let's all face it, Brett is not a city boy and that's apparent. He's a country boy, no doubt and there's nothing wrong with that. Who can blame Brett? New York is a tough sports city. Compared, Green Bay has a population of roughly 101,203 citizens while New York bolsters an outrageous population of 8,274,527.So was the Favre move the right thing at the beginning of the season? Who knows. You get different answers depending on who you ask. One thing was for sure though, Brett would stir up more drama at...

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The Blitz: NFL Wild Card Weekend

By Chris Maier | January 1, 2009 | The Blitz

NFLDRAFT101.com's Chris Maier and Dan Wernery ring in the New Year with the Wildcard Weekend edition of the Blitz. This week we take a look back at the week 17 stumbles of the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and discuss coaching changes in Detroit, NY Jets, Denver and Cleveland. We also being talking about the NFL Draft as Dan talks about his Pre-New Year's Bowl standouts and gives his for NFL Mock Draft of the New Year (1st 10 picks). We wrap up the show with previews of this weekends wildcard matchups and make our picks for the Super Bowl....

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NFL Top Ten: Best Games from the 2008 Season

By Greg Trippiedi | December 27, 2008 | MVN Outsider

The regular season may not be over just yet, but it has already produced plenty of classic games. I had the pleasure of picking ten games that might show up again on NFL Classics in the future. All games had to be heavily competitive to be considered, but bonuses were given to games with great storylines, great endings, and really critical results. Here are the top ten games from the first 16 weeks of the regular season:Number 10 (October 26)Giants defeat Steelers 21-14At the time of this game, whether or not the NFC had overtaken the AFC was very much in the air. The Eagles had taken care of the Steelers at home earlier this season, but the Steelers were hosting the Giants in this one. The Giants controlled much of the action in the first half, but the Steelers came out and scored in the second half, and led...Read more

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Fantasy Football: Breakout Stars of 2008

By Brad Berreman | December 22, 2008 | MVN Outsider

Since many fantasy football leagues will end for this season with tonight's game, I will give you my top ten breakout players for 2008. These players were probably a bargain on draft day in most leagues, whether traditional draft or auction style, or could have been had early in the season on the waiver wire and ultimately paid nice dividends. Note: All stats are through Week 16, except for Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers, who has yet to play his Week 16 game. 1. Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons- Turner got a chance to start for the Falcons this year after spending his first few NFL seasons in San Diego behind LaDainian Tomlinson, and became a star. He has 1,491 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns, both good for second in the NFL. Turner has been an important player in the Falcons' turnaround this season, and was probably a key catalyst to at least a few...Read more

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NFL Power Rankings Week 16: Pennsylvania teams eventually rise to top

By Greg Trippiedi | December 18, 2008 | MVN Outsider

1. Tennessee Titans (12-2) The Titans hold the top spot at least one more week through the loss, but they will have to beat Pittsburgh at home without Albert Haynesworth and Kyle VandenBosch to hold it any further. Good luck guys.2. Philadelphia Eagles (8-5-1)The Eagles jump up to number two this week behind the strength of a third consecutive win, and the Steelers knocking off the Ravens, who beat the Eagles back when this was a team in turmoil. 3. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-3) Do the Steelers have the greatest defense of all time? Only a championship would validate this. The offense apparently isn't going to assist them until the final two minutes of every game.4. Baltimore Ravens (9-5) The Ravens aren't going to fall too far, falling victim to the "Tuck Rule curse". They should have taken care of business in Pittsburgh, and then it wouldn't have come down to...Read more

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The NFL third-quarter review

By Andrew Strickert | December 4, 2008 | MVN Outsider

Three quarters of the NFL regular season have been played and we head into what should be an exciting fourth quarter. Nineteen teams are in strong contention for postseason play. The Giants, Titans, Cardinals and Broncos each have three-game leads in their divisions and are on the verge of clinching. They'll be jockeying for position in the home stretch for the best seedings. The other four division races are a lot closer. The Steelers, Jets and Vikings each have one-game leads and the NFC South is extremely close. The Panthers and Bucs are tied with 9-3 records and will face each other Monday night, with the Falcons on their heels and only a game behind them at 8-4. Here's a look at the current standings, remaining schedules and the remaining strengths of schedule. AFC division leaders: Tennessee Titans (11-1) Browns, Texans, Steelers, Colts 26-22 (.542) Pittsburgh Steelers (9-3) Cowboys, Ravens,...Read more

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Pregame Hype: Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals most likely to succeed

By Anthony Brown | November 30, 2008 | MVN Outsider

In a surprise to no one, the Tennessee Titans (11-1) and the Arizona Cardinals (7-5) are the teams most likely to make the playoffs according to projections run by AccuScore.com.AccuScore is a sports forecasting company runs 10,000 simulations, play by play, of upcoming NFL games to assess the likely outcome of the contest. Yes, they are sports geeks who aim to project the probability of a player's fantasy performance and to handicap games. They do the math so you don't have to.After running simulations of all remaining games for all NFL teams, AccuScore ranked the conference teams most likely to make the NFL playoffs.The top six AFC teams most likely to make it and their probability:Tennessee Titans -- 99.5%Indianapolis Colts -- 82.4%New York Jets -- 75.8%Pittsburgh Steelers -- 74.6%New England Patriots -- 67.3%Baltimore Ravens -- 54.4%The top six most likely NFC teams and their probability:Arizona Cardinals -- 100%New York Giants...Read more

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NFL Stock Market Week 13:

By Greg Trippiedi | November 25, 2008 | MVN Outsider

No draft prospects on the NFL stock market this Thanksgiving weekend. With bowl (overreaction) season on the horizon, NFL draft stock is too volatile to track. Instead, we'll throw in an NFL coach whose moving up or down on the NFL stock market this week instead.RisersPlayers: QB Drew Brees, New Orleans SaintsIn a last ditch effort to save the season, Brees threw for 321 yards against the Packers and 4 touchdowns, including a pair of 70 yard TD passes. He even got Marques Colston involved. When this offense gets Reggie Bush back, it could definately make a playoff push, and Brees is right back in the conversation for league MVP.Team: Dallas CowboysTerrell Owens is still in the middle of a rough year, but he proved that his old legs can still take him deep. Owens was the biggest factor in the Cowboys win over the 49ers, a win that...Read more

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Fantasy Football: Tuesday Waiver Wire

By Brad Berreman | November 25, 2008 | MVN Outsider

As Week 13 comes upon us, it is the last week of the regular season in many fantasy football leagues. A well placed free agent addition could help get a needed victory this week, as well as have an impact in the playoffs. In this my final edition of the Tuesday Waiver Wire for the 2008 season, I'l once again give you my recommendations of who you should consider adding to your rosters this week. Quarterbacks David Garrard, Jacksonville Jaguars- Garrard threw for 317 yards last week against Minnesota, along with one touchdown and two interceptions. He's got a favorable matchup coming next Monday against Houston, and then has a favorable looking matchup against Chicago in Week 14. Garrard could be a sneaky plug-in for the next couple weeks, as the Bears have struggled to generate pass rush and defend the pass this season. Shaun Hill, San Francisco 49ers- Hill...Read more

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Which current NFL players will be in the Hall of Fame?

By Andrew Strickert | November 20, 2008 | MVN Outsider

I'll be fortunate to tell my grandchildren one day that I saw most of the future Hall of Famers listed below. Not on TV, but in person, watching them in games with my binoculars focused on them and observing their actions. Whenever any of them are playing in the NFL stadium closest to you, I hope you'll take advantage of the opportunity to go see them. The primary criteria I used in selecting these players is not how their stats compare to others already in the Hall, but how they compare to their contemporaries. The players who were the best in their era are the most deserving to be inducted one day. This is measured best, in my opinion, by the number of Pro Bowl appearances and first-team All-Pro honors garnered. Please also note that I am measuring these players by their entire body of work. If a player's career ends today, would he be...Read more

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