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NFL Regular Season Win Totals Over / Under
The lockout is over, the free agency frenzy is behind us for the most part. As the pre-season games kick off this weekend, casinos have started releasing their regular season over / under win totals. As expected the wise guys really like the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots. It's also not a surprise that they don't expect much [...]
NFL Returns With Eagles and Patriots Making Moves
Listen Now >> NFL owners and players emerged from the lockout with a bang. With a shortened trading and free agency period, big moves were made quick. The New England Patriots landed two big names in Chad Ochocinco and Albert Haynesworth. The Philadelphia Eagles found a back-up in Vince Young and a group of other quality players. Did both [...]
Vince Young Signing With Eagles Would Complete Michael Vick Comeback
As expected, the Tennesse Titans released quarterback Vince Young on Thursday. Young's weaknesses as a person— coupled with a $13 million price tag, led to the separation. CBS Sports reports that Young will almost assuredly become the back-up to Michael Vick in Philadelphia. For what ever reasons, Young apparently views this as his ideal [...]
What If The Quality Of Play Is Down In The NFL This Season?
In this week's edition Craig V asks: What if the quality of play is down in the NFL this season? Will the fans be forgiving due to the lockout and subsequent reduced off season? Craig thinks the fans are smart enough to understand that a shortened off season is the reason for some sloppy play. Herc doesn't think the fans will be as forgiving. [...]
GM For A Week – The NFL Has Some Fans To Win Back
The NFL Lockout is over and everyone is excited about the upcoming season. However, there are some fans that the NFL will need to win back over: the fans who actually attends games. Folks save up all year to be able to afford to attend some games and the league and players couldn't figure out a way to divide 9 billion dollars! Needless to [...]
That’s Right, I Said It! There Will Be More Major Injuries In The NFL This Season
The NFL Lockout is over and the players scored a victory be negotiating "better work conditions" for themselves. That basically means no two-a-days and reduced time in pads. Herc believes this is the recipe for more major injuries on gameday. He says, you have to practice at close to game speed and close to game like conditions to be [...]
Summary Of The NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement
When the NFL owners voted 31-0 to approve the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, facebook and twitter blew up with celebration. Fans thought the lockout was lifted and the NFL Season would start on time. Upon Further Review that wasn't the case. In the hours to follow, the players started to shed light on how the owners tried to get them [...]
That’s Right, I Said It! The Pittsburgh Steelers Will NOT Make The NFL Playoffs This Season
This week, Craig says the US Women choked in the Women's World Cup. There's no excuse for missing 3 straight penalty kicks. Herc says the Pittsburgh Steelers will NOT make the playoffs this season. Super Bowl hangover and off the field issues are the main reasons why. Click the play button above to listen to the podcast Have a comment [...]
GM For A Week – Bud Selig Should Let Mark Cuban Buy The Dodgers
Craig V is NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell and he says it's time to loosen the restrictions on touchdown celebrations. The players will enjoy it, the fans will enjoy it more. Herc is MLB Commissioner Bud Selig and he wants to use his power and influence to get Mark Cuban as a MLB franchise owner. It's time for some youth and progressive [...]
GM For A Week – NFL Owners, Keep Talking. Tiki Barber, Stop Talking
GM For A Week is a UFR Podcast series where we put on our General Manager hat and make decisions for a particular team or sports entity. Wil feels like the NFL Owners were smart to leak details from their "secret" meetings that would imply that the owners have softened on some of their stances in an effort to make sure a deal gets done and no [...]
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