Brittany Favre make’s Papa Brett a Grandpa in the NFL

Published on: 6th April, 2010

The father of Pro Bowl Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, Jr, a long-time journalist for the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, broke a story this week that Brett Favre just might become the NFL’s first active player to be a grandfather. Brittany Favre, Brett’s 21-year-old daughter, ...

NFL Changes Rules with Focus on Players’ Safety

Published on: 25th March, 2010

NFL players should be safer during games thanks to several rule changes passed at the league meetings. They also might be playing longer in regular-season overtimes. The NFL passed rules Wednesday to further protect defenseless players, including ball carriers who lose their helmet during a play. Seven of eight overall rules ...

NFL: 2000 Yards To History

Published on: 23rd March, 2010

Many running back in the NFL have rushed for 1000 yards in a season. They gain respect from their teammates and opponents. Very few have ever went beyond 1500 yards in a season. These are the greats of the NFL. They are what franchises are built ...

Barry Sanders: The Most Exciting Running Back Ever

Published on: 21st March, 2010

Barry Sanders is arguably the most exciting running back to ever play the game of football. He was short, stocky, and very hard to tackle. In 1989 the Detroit Lions drafted Barry Sanders as the No. 3 pick overall. They were a struggling franchise trying to rebuild. Sanders was the man ...

Washington Redskins Hit Gold With RB Larry Johnson

Published on: 12th March, 2010

The Washington Redskins made their biggest offseason deal today by signing free agent RB Larry Johnson. The three-year deal is worth $3.5 million and could reach $12 million. The Redskins, who had a 4-12 record last season, are looking to turn things around this year with new head coach Mike Shanahan.  With ...

Michael Vick Receives Ed Block Courage Award

Published on: 9th March, 2010

With protesters outside, Michael Vick was awarded the Ed Block Courage Award. The award is presented to players who show a commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.  Vick was selected unanimously by his teammates. "I'm very humbled to be here," Vick said before the award ceremony. "I'm blessed to be voted ...

Chester Taylor Makes Deal With Minnesota Vikings’ Rival Chicago Bears

Published on: 5th March, 2010

Seems Chester Taylor has made a deal with the enemy.  Taylor signed a four-year, $12.5 million deal with $7 million guaranteed in the first year. Taylor had 338 rushing yards for the Vikings in 2009 and caught 89 passes the past two seasons. The Bears hired Martz as the offensive coordinator during ...