Greg Jennings Out Several Weeks with Sprained Knee
Greg Jennings left Sunday’s beatdown of the Raiders because of a sprained knee. Per Mike Spoffard of Packers.com, Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy advised reporters that Jennings would miss several weeks of action. He added that the team believes that Jennings will be available and ready for the playoff run.
In the interim, you’ll see [...]
Contract Talks Still Stalled: Will Matt Forte Get Dealt?
I’ll get into the Carson Palmer trade to Oakland in another post. This is an interesting one with the trade deadline looming in the NFL. Matt Forte and the Bears are at a standstill in contract negotiations. His future in Chicago is most definitely in question.
A Chicago Tribune report (reissued by NFL.com) discusses that fact [...]
All Things Must Pass: Raider Nation Mourns the Loss of Al Davis
The NFL lost one of its most recognizable faces on Saturday. Al Davis of the Oakland Raiders died at the age of 82. Davis’ meaning and significance in the NFL landscape depends on when you climbed on board the NFL freight train and how much you’ve delved into history. I’ll save the history lesson for [...]
Harmon Joined Bob & Rob on The Fan 105.7 in Baltimore
Locked, loaded and ready to discuss Week 3 of the NFL and the close-out of the 2011 MLB season. Mike Harmon joins Rob Long and Bob Haynie on Baltimore’s 105.7 The Fan.
Mike Harmon on The Fan 105.7 in Baltimore
Harmon Joins Bob Haynie & Rob Long on CBS Radio 105.7 The Fan Baltimore
Mike Harmon of SwollenDome.com, FOXSports.com and FOX Sports Radio joins Bob Haynie and Rob Long to discuss Week 1 of the NFL season. Flacco’s rise, Ngata’s dominance & a quick peek around the league.
Mike Harmon on The Fan in Baltimore Week 1
Inside The Swollen Dome: Arms Race & a Big Boot. Harmon Rolls Through Monday Night Football
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Harmon Week 1 RB Rankings
Harmon unloads his Week 1 RB Rankings. Some of the usual suspects at the top, but a lot of new entries to consider as you scroll through the list. Can John Fox get his running game going immediately?
GB-NO backs are off of the board.
2011 Kickoff Target Count: Packers and Saints
Rank
Player
Team
Targets
Receptions
Efficiency
Opponent
1.
Marques Colston
NO
9
6
67%
GB
1.
Devery Henderson
NO
9
6
67%
GB
1.
Darren Sproles
NO
9
7
78%
GB
4.
Greg Jennings
GB
8
7
88%
NO
4.
Robert Meachem
NO
8
5
63%
GB
4.
Jordy Nelson
GB
8
6
75%
NO
7.
Donald Driver
GB
7
4
57%
NO
7.
Jimmy Graham
NO
7
4
57%
GB
9.
Pierre Thomas
NO
5
4
80%
GB
10.
Jermichael Finley
GB
4
3
75%
NO
11.
Randall Cobb
GB
3
2
67%
NO
11.
John Kuhn
GB
2
2
100%
NO
13.
Tom Crabtree
GB
1
1
100%
NO
13.
Ryan Grant
GB
1
1
100%
NO
13.
James Jones
GB
1
1
100%
NO
13.
James Starks
GB
1
0
0%
NO
13.
David Thomas
NO
1
0
0%
GB
NFL Kickoff 2011: Harmon Previews NO-GB
Harmon breaks down the particulars of NO-GB. Fantasy thoughts and a game prediction.
Seattle TE John Carlson to Undergo Shoulder Surgery, Will Miss Season
Danny O’Neil of The Seattle Times reported this afternoon that tight end John Carlson of the Seahawks was set to undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum and will miss the 2011 season. Carlson had not been available to the team since the first exhibition game.
I was excited about the prospects of a two-tight [...]
Jay Cutler on The Score in Chicago
“Defensively, we carried all year, and looking back at the film offensively, those first four or five games , it’s hard to watch at this point.”
That statement says it all. Cutler doesn’t do many interviews, which made Thursday morning’s appearance on the Mully & Hanley Show mighty intriguing. Listen to his voice inflection when describing [...]
Get Your Sunday Morning Inspiration: Listen to Shannon Sharpe
Get yourself some inspiration on a Sunday morning & hit the ground running. As expected, he went overtime, and Sharpe didn’t disappoint.
“Determination … Dedication … and Discipline”
Sharpe’s Speech
Judge Doesn’t Dismiss Case: EA Could Lose $1B
Remember that case brought against Electronic Arts (EA) by Ed O’Bannon and Sam Keller over use of player likenesses in its games?
Two years later, a judge denied a request to dismiss the case in California. If EA is ultimately found to have used the players’ likenesses illegally, damages would be awarded to the tune of [...]
I’m Back: Now Get Ready for a Flurry of Activity
My two-week European trek is now but a memory. I’ve now returned to the fray to start breaking down NFL free agency and NFL and MLB trades. Oh, and a bit of entertainment and MLB call-ups along the way. Hell, maybe I’ll get into my trip.
Anyway, it’s good to be back with you. Now, [...]
Tony Romo’s Wedding in 3 1/2 Minutes
Because the line between sports and entertainment has been wiped away … you have the staging, the airbrushing of makeup, the wedding, the reception and the drive away. All of it is set to Coldplay’s “Fix You.”
When’s the reality show begin?
Candice & Tony’s Wedding Trailer from Joe Simon Films on Vimeo.
James Harrison Leapt Off The Ledge, Rips Roger Goodell
Quotes from a Men’s Journal interview with Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison popped up online Wednesday morning. I can only imagine the reaction at Steelers headquarters when the content was relayed.
If you’ve followed Harrison’s career at all, you know that he’s a man who doesn’t mince words. The full interview will be available [...]
How Do You Move Past a Scandal? Hire a School Legend.
A reported emerged from The Columbus Dispatch on Sunday morning that former Ohio State superstar, Super Bowl champion and fantasy hero (if you were in IDP leagues) Mike Vrabel would join the coaching staff. In an offseason replete with scandal, disappointment and the dismissal of head coach Jim Tressel, Buckeyes fans finally got something to [...]
The Most Influential Athletes List for 2011 — Surprised?
I saw this story off of Forbes.com regarding the most influential athletes, as compiled by E-Poll and Nielsen Media Research.
From the article — “surveyed over 1,000 adults as to the athletes they considered influential, while also assessing their likeability and awareness levels. Only those known to at least 20 percent of the respondents were considered.”
Tom [...]
Memories: Those Cards in Your Closet Mean Something to Them, Too
I found this while poring through myriad sites to find some odds and ends for today’s radio extravaganza. I had a few of these experiences while seeking autographs as a kid. You’d have the occasional reference to a spring training night in Florida, but this story pays tribute to photographic memory.
I know. I was [...]
Harmon Talks Luck, Harbaugh & NFL Wild Card Weekend
Harmon’s back for another round of yelling. He looks at the Andrew Luck decision, Jim Harbaugh’s future and the coaching carousel.
Thursday F15
Sanchez, Fitzpatrick Among Many Sitting: Know Your Backups
The talk in the Twitter-verse and talk radio this morning is about the “enhanced NFL schedule” and the new CBA. What will the new 18-game mean to the NFL universe and to fantasy footballers.
Did you look for a Mark Brunell and Brian Brohm finale?
Did you have time to pick up Joe McKnight and plug [...]
Week 4 Picks: Straight Up
Four teams take a seat this week: Minnesota, Dallas, Kansas City and Tampa Bay
Let’s not waste any time – let’s get after it.
Detroit at Green Bay: Green Bay
Denver at Tennessee: Tennessee
Cincinnati at Cleveland: Cincinnati
Carolina at New Orleans: New Orleans
Baltimore at Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh
New York Jets at Buffalo: New York Jets
San Francisco at Atlanta: Atlanta
Seattle at St. [...]
Harmon Interviews Pittsburgh WR Mike Wallace
Harmon had a chance to chat with Mike Wallace of the Steelers earlier this week to discuss the team’s hot start, Mike Tomlin’s leadership, this week’s matchup with Baltimore and whether Wallace can out-run the Jugs gun. Check it out here .
Week 3 Team Defense Rankings
And finally …
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Cincinnati
New England
San Francisco
New York Jets
Philadelphia
San Diego
Minnesota
Green Bay
New Orleans
Chicago
