AFC Pro Bowl announced!The AFC Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 1980.
QB Bob Griese - Dolphins (274/411, 3146 yds, 36 TD)
QB Dan Pastorini - Oilers (164/256, 2890 yds, 27 TD)
RB Andy Johnson - Patriots (308 att, 1506 yds, 14 TD, 19 rec, 144 yds, 2 TD)
RB Charley Young - Bengals (260 att, 1361 yds, 14 TD, 12 rec, 195 yds, 2 TD)
RB O.J. Simpson - Chiefs (282 att, 1426 yds, 15 TD, 29 rec, 200 yds, 2 TD)
FB Boobie Clark - Bengals (16 att, 101 yds, 1 TD)
G Steve Courson - Steelers (86 Pancakes)
G Gene Upshaw - Oilers (77 Pancakes)
T Anthony Munoz - Bills (99 Pancakes)
T Keith Fahnhorst - Raiders (82 Pancakes)
C Jim Langer - Dolphins (63 Pancakes)
C Tom Banks - Patriots (63 Pancakes)
TE Ozzie Newsome - Bills (37 rec, 677 yds, 5 TD)
TE Bob Trumpy - Chiefs (47 rec, 518 yds, 8 TD)
WR Nat Moore - Dolphins (66 rec, 972 yds, 8 TD)
WR Art Monk - Bills (53 rec, 1054 yds, 13 TD)
WR Gene Washington - Oilers (61 rec, 1205 yds, 13 TD)
WR Butch Johnson - Raiders (108 rec, 1107 yds, 10 TD)
WR Steve Largent - Seahawks (79 rec, 1066 yds, 10 TD)
CB Willie Buchanon - Dolphins (64 Tck, 2 Int, 2 Def TD, 2 FF, 1 FR)
CB Mike Haynes - Patriots (73 Tck, 3 Sck, 2 Int, 2 FF, 1 FR)
CB Dave Brown - Seahawks (68 Tck, 2 Int, 3 FF, 2 FR)
LB Waymond Bryant - Steelers (88 Tck, 11 Sck, 1 Sfty, 1 FF)
LB Robert Brazile - Oilers (140 Tck, 14 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Sfty, 3 FF, 4 FR)
LB Tom Dinkel - Bengals (157 Tck, 8 Sck, 1 FF)
LB Randy Gradishar - Broncos (190 Tck, 4 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 4 FF, 1 FR)
DT Bob Baumhower - Browns (27 Tck, 7 Sck, 2 FF)
DT Joe Greene - Chargers (30 Tck, 6 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR)
DE Mark Gastineau - Bills (88 Tck, 34 Sck, 3 FF, 2 FR)
DE L.C. Greenwood - Chiefs (52 Tck, 18 Sck, 4 FF, 2 FR)
FS Shafer Suggs - Jets (62 Tck, 4 Sck, 3 Int)
FS Charlie Phillips - Raiders (73 Tck, 5 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR)
SS Lee Nelson - Colts (107 Tck, 2 FF)
SS Donnie Shell - Bengals (98 Tck, 1 Int, 2 FF, 1 FR)
K Jim Bakken - Patriots (37/43 FG)
P Tom Skladany - Broncos (3655 yards, 35 inside 20)NFC Pro Bowl announced!The NFC Conference has announced their Pro Bowl squad for 1980.
QB Joe Ferguson - Eagles (287/391, 4629 yds, 59 TD)
QB Fran Tarkenton - Vikings (255/406, 3956 yds, 45 TD)
RB Tony Dorsett - Cowboys (363 att, 2090 yds, 23 TD, 33 rec, 580 yds, 7 TD)
RB Walter Payton - Cardinals (438 att, 2706 yds, 19 TD, 27 rec, 313 yds, 5 TD)
RB Earl Campbell - Rams (342 att, 1568 yds, 15 TD, 29 rec, 236 yds, 0 TD)
FB Wayne Wilson - Lions (12 att, 48 yds, 1 TD)
G Dave Huffman - Packers (56 Pancakes)
G Mickey Marvin - Lions (53 Pancakes)
T Mike Wilson - Lions (77 Pancakes)
T Jackie Slater - Rams (90 Pancakes)
C Doug Smith - Cardinals (44 Pancakes)
C Ray Donaldson - Buccaneers (56 Pancakes)
TE Kellen Winslow - Cowboys (35 rec, 828 yds, 11 TD)
TE Bob Moore - Buccaneers (70 rec, 560 yds, 2 TD)
WR Harold Carmichael - Cowboys (57 rec, 1458 yds, 11 TD)
WR James Scott - Cardinals (67 rec, 1211 yds, 12 TD)
WR Fred Biletnikoff - Eagles (81 rec, 1589 yds, 28 TD)
WR Sammy White - Vikings (87 rec, 2122 yds, 33 TD)
WR Roy Green - Saints (73 rec, 1055 yds, 6 TD)
CB Randy Logan - Eagles (84 Tck, 2 Int, 2 FF, 1 FR)
CB Mike Wagner - Eagles (61 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 Blk FG, 6 FF, 5 FR)
CB Mark Lee - 49ers (65 Tck, 4 Int, 2 FF, 1 FR)
LB Bob Breunig - Cowboys (163 Tck, 12 Sck, 2 Int, 4 FF, 4 FR)
LB Matt Blair - Vikings (131 Tck, 13 Sck, 1 Int, 4 FF)
LB Harry Carson - Vikings (143 Tck, 5 Sck, 2 Int, 4 FF, 1 FR)
LB Clay Matthews - Bears (145 Tck, 6 Sck, 1 Int, 5 FF, 2 FR)
DT Steve McMichael - Redskins (40 Tck, 8 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR)
DT Doug English - Lions (23 Tck, 4 Sck)
DE Mike Hartenstine - Cardinals (47 Tck, 9 Sck, 4 FF)
DE Al Baker - Rams (51 Tck, 16 Sck, 2 FF)
FS Glen Edwards - Falcons (97 Tck, 1 Int, 2 FF, 1 FR)
FS Nolan Cromwell - Saints (80 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF)
SS Thom Darden - Giants (91 Tck, 4 FF, 4 FR)
SS Randy Poltl - Falcons (93 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 Int, 1 FF)
K Rick Danmeier - Redskins (31/34 FG)
P Russell Erxleben - Redskins (4138 yards, 39 inside 20)QB Dan Pastorini (Hou) wins Playoff MVP! NEW YORK -- The Houston Oilers' QB took home the 1980 Playoff MVP award today. Pastorini won the award by amassing playoff totals of 42/61, 1092 yds, 11 TD.
QB Joe Ferguson (Phi) wins League MVP! NEW YORK -- The Philadelphia Eagles' QB was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Ferguson won the MVP award by amassing season totals of 287/391, 4629 yds, 59 TD.
"I really accept this award on behalf of the team and the organization because there is no way I would have accomplished this much without everyone creating a winning environment," Ferguson said after receiving the award.
DE Mark Gastineau (Buf) wins Defensive Player of the Year! NEW YORK -- In his own view, Mark Gastineau put together his best professional season in 1980. How appropriate, then, that he is the Wolverine Studios Sports Newtwork 1980 Defensive Player of the Year.
The versatile Gastineau had 88 tackles, 34 sacks, 0 interceptions, and 3 forced fumbles with 0 defensive touchdowns, and was a key to the Bills' turnaround on defense. His role on the defense earned Gastineau a majority of votes Tuesday from a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league.
DE Jacob Green (Pit) wins Defensive Rookie of the Year! NEW YORK -- The Pittsburgh Steelers' DE was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Green won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 49 Tck, 17 Sck, 2 FF.
QB Joe Ferguson (Phi) wins Offensive Player of the Year!Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Joe Ferguson is Wolverine Studios Sports Network's Offensive Player of the Year, as selected by a panel of players, coaches and executives.
Ferguson received 299 first-place votes from the 583 people polled.
Ferguson in 1980 had 4629 yards and 59 TDs, with only 2 interceptions for a QB Rating of 150.0.T Anthony Munoz (Buf) wins Offensive Rookie of the Year!NEW YORK -- The Buffalo Bills' T was a landslide winner Friday in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the league. Munoz won the Rookie of the Year award by amassing season totals of 99 Pancakes.1980 Super BowlThe Houston Oilers have defeated the Dallas Cowboys in the 1980 Super Bowl.
The final score was Oilers 38 - Cowboys 30.
Dan Pastorini - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Bob Breunig - LB had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.AFC Championship GameThe Houston Oilers have defeated the Buffalo Bills in the 1980 AFC Championship Game.
The final score was Oilers 44 - Bills 21.
Dan Pastorini - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Mark Gastineau - DE had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.NFC Championship Game The Dallas Cowboys have defeated the Minnesota Vikings in the 1980 NFC Championship Game.
The final score was Vikings 27 - Cowboys 38.
Tony Dorsett - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Tom Hicks - LB had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.
Joe Namath - QB signs extension with the RamsThe Los Angeles Rams front office has announced that they have signed Joe Namath - QB to a new contract. Namath will stay with the team on a 1 year deal with a base salary of 250000AFC Divisional RoundThe Buffalo Bills have defeated the Oakland Raiders in the 1980 AFC Divisional Round.
The final score was Bills 44 - Raiders 10.
Cliff Stoudt - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Larry Gordon - LB had a stellar outing providing a silver lining to the loss.AFC Divisional RoundThe Houston Oilers have defeated the New England Patriots in the 1980 AFC Divisional Round.
The final score was Oilers 38 - Patriots 23.
Don Hardeman - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Charles Jackson - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.NFC Divisional RoundThe Dallas Cowboys have defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1980 NFC Divisional Round.
The final score was Eagles 28 - Cowboys 34.
Tony Dorsett - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Bob Breunig - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.NFC Divisional Round The Minnesota Vikings have defeated the New Orleans Saints in the 1980 NFC Divisional Round.
The final score was Vikings 35 - Saints 17.
Fran Tarkenton - QB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Harry Carson - LB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.
AFC Wildcard Round The New England Patriots have defeated the Miami Dolphins in the 1980 AFC Wildcard Round.
The final score was Patriots 23 - Dolphins 21.
Andy Johnson - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense John Sanders - CB had a stellar outing helping seal the win.
NFC Wildcard RoundThe Dallas Cowboys have defeated the Los Angeles Rams in the 1980 NFC Wildcard Round.
The final score was Cowboys 27 - Rams 17.
Tony Dorsett - RB had a dominant game on offense playing a key part in the victory.
On defense Randy White - DE had a stellar outing helping seal the win.Week 16: RB Lawrence Gaines (Det) wins Offensive Player of the Week The honor comes after Gaines's 19 att, 232 yds, 3 TD performance against the Green Bay Packers. Gaines from Wyoming was selected in round 0, 4 years ago.
Gaines now has 362 Rushing Yards and 5 Touchdowns for the season.
Week 16: LB Sanders Shiver (Mia) wins Defensive Player of the Week LB Shiver absolutely dominated in the Dolphins 58-17 game with the New York Jets. He finished with 4 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.
Game Recaps for Week 16Dolphins - 58, Jets - 17
Bears - 24, Buccaneers - 23
Bengals - 45, Browns - 10
Redskins - 27, Cardinals - 21
Lions - 59, Packers - 7
Oilers - 30, Vikings - 24
Saints - 30, Patriots - 20
Giants - 27, Raiders - 17
Chiefs - 42, Colts - 32
Rams - 17, Falcons - 7
Bills - 40, 49ers - 14
Eagles - 31, Cowboys - 24
Seahawks - 24, Broncos - 9
Steelers - 10, Chargers - 9Game of the Week: Minnesota Vikings at Houston OilersOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Houston Oilers
Looking at the teams, my money would be on that Bill Thompson - FS will be a key player to watch. Not only is he a beast on the Oilers defense, he is a walking highlight reel.
Mary Moore : Minnesota Vikings
Head coach Brad Grant puts them over the top in this game. He makes great offensive adjustments.
Jim Nox : Houston Oilers
This is a very good offense. They are 5th in the league passing touchdowns with 41. They are 5th in the league passing yards per game. They average 259.3! They are maulers, 3rd in the league in pancakes. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 27. They are 3rd in the league points scored per game. They average 36.4! This will really be a statement win.
Darren Francis : Minnesota Vikings
They will rely on their defense to pull them through. They are 5th in pass defense. They only give up 175.3 per game. They are 5th in interceptions with 9. They are 3rd in the league pass average yards per rush. The referees will have their work cut out for them. This will be very competitive and intense.
Defense dominates in Buffalo.The Bills defensive line is victimizing offensive lines so far this season with a total of 43 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 129 tackles in 15 games.Mike McCoy optimistic about the future. Mike McCoy pointed no fingers and saw the upside to the Bengals loss. 'I think we played well and showed some things. The Vikings are a good team and we played them well. There is plenty of promise on this roster, and we will be back and get them next time. Until then it is all about working hard to get there.' the 27 year old CB said.
Week 15: RB Charley Young (Cin) wins Offensive Player of the WeekWeek 15's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Charley Young. His 16 att, 144 yds, 4 TD, 2 rec, 40 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 69 to 0 victory for the Cincinnati Bengals.
The former North Carolina State gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 1247 Yards and 13 Touchdowns for the season.Week 15: LB Larry Gordon (Oak) wins Defensive Player of the Week LB Gordon absolutely dominated in the Raiders 37-30 game with the Denver Broncos. He finished with 7 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FR.
Game Recaps for Week 15Giants - 24, Redskins - 10
Seahawks - 20, Chargers - 7
Falcons - 30, 49ers - 13
Bills - 35, Patriots - 30
Vikings - 34, Browns - 3
Eagles - 45, Cardinals - 28
Oilers - 73, Packers - 16
Steelers - 17, Chiefs - 10
Saints - 27, Jets - 7
Bengals - 69, Bears - 0
Dolphins - 10, Colts - 7
Raiders - 37, Broncos - 30
Lions - 38, Buccaneers - 15
Rams - 38, Cowboys - 31Fran Tarkenton - QB signs extension with the VikingsThe Minnesota Vikings front office has announced that they have signed Fran Tarkenton - QB to a new contract. Tarkenton will stay with the team on a 2 year deal with a base salary of 400000Game of the Week: Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles RamsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Dallas Cowboys
For this game, you would be a fool not to think the defense will struggle to counter Harold Carmichael - WR. Watch out for him.
Mary Moore : Dallas Cowboys
Head coach Tom Landry runs a tight ship in Dallas. I feel certain he has prepared an excellent gameplan.
Jim Nox : Dallas Cowboys
We are doing a sweepstakes at the network, and I look forward to raking in the winnings for this bet.
Darren Francis : Dallas Cowboys
One of the most underestimated defenses. They are 3rd in sacks with 57. They are 2nd in points allowed, averaging only 14.3. They are 2nd in pass defense. They only give up 166.6 per game. They are 5th in run defense. Giving up only 117.3 yards per game. They are 1st in interceptions with 14. They are 2nd in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 2nd in forced fumbles.
Baltimore Colts Catch the Cincinnati Bengals by surprise! The Baltimore Colts fans are celebrating after the Colts took down the Cincinnati Bengals.
In a fantastic effort the Colts brought home the win against a superior opponent. The supporters of the Colts are taking the victory as evidence that the team is only a couple of seasons away from being a top program, if they can keep progressing and developing their program.
Bob Breunig compares himself to Patriots' Steve Nelson'We see a lot of players thinking they are the best at their position', said the Cowboys LB Bob Breunig. He continued. 'I prefer to look at individual players, and ask myself: Am I better than him?'. The Cowboys player remarks came in response to some online speculation about who was the better LB. 'I think I have proved what I am. I feel confident about where I am, but I think maybe Steve Nelson has a little more he needs to prove, if you get me? At least if he want to be compared to me.', he said.Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 1980 Week 15)Simon Sly is back with this week's edition of Coach Showdown. Let us get on with it.
JIM GARRETT, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
The Saints currently sit at 9-5.
Jim Garrett favors an aggressive defense. He is a silent, strong leader. He does his job meticulously without making unnecessary waves, and expects those around him to do the same.
Jim Garrett runs a 3-3-5 Hybrid defense. His system requires top notch cornerbacks. It features primarily zone coverage. To fit his scheme, linebackers must be sure tacklers, who can help shut down the run.
They are 24th in sacks with 18.
They are 5th in points allowed, averaging 18.6.
They are 4th in pass defense with 175.3 yards given up per game.
They are 17th in run defense. Giving up 144.3 yards per game.
They are 11th in interceptions with 7.
They are 25th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 18th in forced fumbles.
Garrett has a slightly better grasp of coaching defense than Loper.
ROBERT LOPER, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
The Seahawks currently sit at 5-9.
Robert Loper favors an aggressive defense. His attitude is relaxed, and he is good at making everyone around him feel comfortable and promotes a friendly and unceremonial atmosphere in the organisation.
Robert Loper runs a 5-2 defense. The onus is on the safeties in his system. It features primarily zone coverage. He aims to shut down the passing game, making the opponent one dimensional. Loper aims to field versatile linebackers.
They are 26th in sacks with 17.
They are 11th in points allowed, averaging 22.1.
They are 6th in pass defense with 178.6 yards given up per game.
They are 2nd in run defense. Giving up 100.8 yards per game.
They are 9th in interceptions with 8.
They are 11th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 12th in forced fumbles.
Loper makes his players hit the weight room more often than Garrett.
Week 14: QB Jim Hart (Bal) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Baltimore Colts' Jim Hart threw 5 touchdowns, completing 23 of 33 passes for 414 yards in the Colts victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
After being drafted in Round 0 of the 0 amateur draft, season number 14 for Hart, has seen some impressive numbers including 19 touchdown passes this season.Week 14: DE Randy White (Dal) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Randy White of the Dallas Cowboys has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. White finished with 4 Tck, 3 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.Game Recaps for Week 14Oilers - 27, Steelers - 10
Eagles - 28, Falcons - 10
Rams - 29, Bills - 28
Colts - 41, Bengals - 38
Browns - 38, Jets - 31
Vikings - 34, Buccaneers - 10
Redskins - 20, Chargers - 17
Bears - 24, Packers - 0
Lions - 30, Cardinals - 23
Cowboys - 45, Raiders - 3
Broncos - 27, Chiefs - 21
Saints - 27, 49ers - 24
Giants - 21, Seahawks - 14
Patriots - 21, Dolphins - 13Game of the Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston OilersOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Houston Oilers
I think their offense is really good. They are 5th in the league passing touchdowns with 34. They are 5th in the league passing yards per game. They average 256.1! They are maulers, 2nd in the league in pancakes. They are 5th in the league rushing touchdowns with 22. They are 4th in the league points scored per game. They average 34.3!
Mary Moore : Pittsburgh Steelers
They play great together. Having a guy like Jacob Green - DE on the field who understands what everyone needs to do and helping them play as a unit will help them a great deal in this game. This should be some good football.
Jim Nox : Houston Oilers
They will win again this week.
Darren Francis : Houston Oilers
Looking at how the teams match up, it seems obvious that you have to mention this LB named Willie Lanier. He is getting paid a lot. The reason he is getting paid a lot is that he is really good. Do I need to say more?
Pittsburgh Steelers defense dominates!The Steelers' defense is terrorizing opponents this season. In 13 games they’ve allowed only 3173 total yards and 166 points. Whitney Paul - LB is the field general of the defense with 87 take downs on the year. Could the Steel Curtain be back in Pittsburgh?Defense dominates in Buffalo.The Bills defensive front is beating up opposing offenses so far this season with a total of 40 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 113 tackles in 13 games.New York Giants upset the St. Louis Cardinals! The New York Giants have managed an unlikely win against St. Louis Cardinals.
The Cardinals appeared dejected towards the end of the game, while the Giants kept their cool and drove the victory home. Most pundits had expected the Cardinals to win with ease, and the loss to such an inferior opponent is a tough blow to the lofty expectations for the program. Meanwhile, the Giants fans were celebrating in the street, having had their hopes for the future bolstered at least momentarily.
Winning pleases everyone. Packers fans are excited this week after their team lit up the Buccaneers. Edwin Bell said of his team, ‘We game them hell, just like we wanted to.’
Fred Biletnikoff ridicules the Vikings.Fred Biletnikoff was pretty blunt in his postgame interview after the Eagles's win. Fred Biletnikoff - WR known for brutal honesty, said after Philadelphia beat Minnesota that the Vikings's did not seem prepared at all, and that he was frankly embarrased on their behalf. Them be fighting words to many a Vikings fan, let alone the players. It will be interesting to see if anyone lashes back, or if calmer heads prevail.Week 13: WR Sammy White (Min) wins Offensive Player of the WeekSammy White of the Minnesota Vikings receives the offensive player of the week honors for his 7 rec, 257 yds, 3 TD effort. The former Round 0 selection is racking up the receiving yards, bringing his season total to 1896 yards on the season.Week 13: DE Mark Gastineau (Buf) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Gastineau absolutely dominated in the Bills 45-34 game with the Baltimore Colts. He finished with 6 Tck, 5 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FR.Game Recaps for Week 13Lions - 55, Bears - 13
Cowboys - 41, Seahawks - 21
Falcons - 30, Redskins - 13
Giants - 30, Cardinals - 27
Dolphins - 14, Steelers - 13
Bills - 45, Colts - 34
Bengals - 31, Chiefs - 26
Packers - 31, Buccaneers - 24
Vikings - 44, Saints - 21
Oilers - 59, Browns - 14
Patriots - 9, 49ers - 7
Rams - 34, Jets - 10
Eagles - 55, Chargers - 9
Raiders - 20, Broncos - 13Game of the Week: Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans SaintsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : New Orleans Saints
They field one of the most underestimated defenses. They are 4th in points allowed, averaging only 16. They are 2nd in pass defense. They only give up 157.3 per game. A tough choice. I think it will be a close game.
Mary Moore : Minnesota Vikings
You just have to look at their offense. They are 3rd in the league passing touchdowns with 38. They are 4th in the league passing yards per game. They average 266.2! They are 4th in the league in sacks allowed. They are 2nd in the league average yards per rush. They are 2nd in the league rushing touchdowns with 22. They are 4th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 177.9! They are 2nd in the league points scored per game. They average 36.9! They will put up a lot of points.
Jim Nox : Minnesota Vikings
Looking at how the teams match up, logic entails that Harry Carson - LB is hard to gameplan for. Look for him to dominate.
Darren Francis : New Orleans Saints
When you think of the players that will be on the field, it is likely that Phil Villapiano - LB will run circles around the offense. This is going to be great to watch. It may come down to the wire though.
Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 1980 Week 13)Simon Sly is back with this week's edition of Coach Showdown. Let us jump right in.
ANTHONY BURNS, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
The Chiefs currently sit at 6-6.
Anthony Burns favors an aggressive defense. He is serious and unrelenting, asserts his authority and has little tolerance for distractions.
Anthony Burns runs a 4-3 defense. The defense revolves around the linebackers. He prefers mixing up coverage. He targets the rungame, daring the offense to pass. Burns aims to field versatile linebackers.
They are 6th in sacks with 39.
They are 13th in points allowed, averaging 21.2.
They are 17th in pass defense with 196.2 yards given up per game.
They are 15th in run defense. Giving up 138.9 yards per game.
They are 7th in interceptions with 8.
They are 5th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 20th in forced fumbles.
Burns prepares better than Southerland.
LAWRENCE SOUTHERLAND, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, OAKLAND RAIDERS
The Raiders currently sit at 7-5.
Lawrence Southerland wants to stay unpredictable on defense, favoring a balanced approach. He loves football, and it shows that this is his dreamjob. His eagerness to discuss all aspects of the game is infectious in an organisation.
Lawrence Southerland runs a 3-3-5 defense. The onus is on the safeties in his system. He prefers mixing up coverage. He aims to shut down the passing game, making the opponent one dimensional. He wants defensive linemen who can help in runsupport. Southerland aims to field versatile linebackers.
They are 11th in sacks with 31.
They are 8th in points allowed, averaging 19.8.
They are 11th in pass defense with 193.3 yards given up per game.
They are 5th in run defense. Giving up 118.1 yards per game.
They are 23rd in interceptions with 4.
They are 13th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 23rd in forced fumbles.
Southerland outperforms Burns in assessing player ability.
Southerland outperforms Burns in player development.
Southerland is not as rigid as Burns.
Southerland makes his players hit the weight room more often than Burns.
Week 12: RB Tony Dorsett (Dal) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe honor comes after Dorsett's 28 att, 213 yds, 2 TD performance against the Washington Redskins. Dorsett from Pittsburgh was selected in round 1, 3 years ago.
Dorsett now has 1583 Rushing Yards and 18 Touchdowns for the season.Week 12: DE Mark Gastineau (Buf) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Gastineau absolutely dominated in the Bills 34-17 game with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He finished with 7 Tck, 4 Sck.Game Recaps for Week 12Dolphins - 31, Chargers - 7
Falcons - 37, Bears - 14
Bills - 34, Steelers - 17
Browns - 23, Bengals - 17
Patriots - 30, Colts - 17
Lions - 24, Buccaneers - 21
Oilers - 34, Jets - 27
Eagles - 41, Raiders - 7
Cardinals - 34, Chiefs - 27
Vikings - 41, Packers - 9
Cowboys - 52, Redskins - 17
Seahawks - 26, Broncos - 9
49ers - 30, Giants - 7
Saints - 20, Rams - 3Willie Lanier - LB signs extension with the OilersThe Houston Oilers front office has announced that they have signed Willie Lanier - LB to a new contract. Lanier will stay with the team on a 1 year deal with a base salary of 180000Game of the Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo BillsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Pittsburgh Steelers
In this game, I see no way in which you can discount that Mark Haynes - CB will be a key figure in this game. There is a reason they are paying him this much. They will expect him to deliver this week.
Mary Moore : Pittsburgh Steelers
Looking at how the teams match up, it seems obvious that Whitney Paul - LB is the heart of the Steelers defense. He has been hard to contain this season.
Jim Nox : Pittsburgh Steelers
Of course the Steelers win. Have you been living under a rock?
Darren Francis : Buffalo Bills
One of the most underestimated offenses. They are 4th in the league passing touchdowns with 33. They are 3rd in the league passing yards per game. They average 277.1! They are 4th in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 3rd in the league in pancakes. They are 5th in the league average yards per rush. They are 5th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 170.9! They are 3rd in the league points scored per game. They average 34.3!
Defense dominates in Buffalo.The Bills front four is bedeviling the men on the other side of the ball so far this season with a total of 27 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 92 tackles in 11 games.New York Giants surprise everyone!The New York Giants have managed an unlikely win against Green Bay Packers.
The Packers appeared dejected towards the end of the game, while the Giants kept their cool and drove the victory home. Most pundits had expected the Packers to win with ease, and the loss to such an inferior opponent is a tough blow to the lofty expectations for the program. Meanwhile, the Giants fans were celebrating in the street, having had their hopes for the future bolstered at least momentarily.Logan gloats after Eagles victory.Randy Logan did not hold back when asked about the Eagles after their game. The Eagles CB made no efforts to hide his lack of respect for the Vikings. 'I think this game proves where our team is, and that the Vikings just are not at our level', he said.Is Hogeboom worth keeping? According to sources within the building coaches cracking down on the behavior of Gary Hogeboom - QB. They want to make sure Hogeboom does not distract others from their preparation with his up and down antics.
Week 11: RB Tony Dorsett (Dal) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe honor comes after Dorsett's 28 att, 111 yds, 3 TD, 3 rec, 95 yds, 0 TD performance against the St. Louis Cardinals. Dorsett from Pittsburgh was selected in round 1, 3 years ago.
Dorsett now has 1370 Rushing Yards and 16 Touchdowns for the season.Week 11: DE Mark Gastineau (Buf) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Mark Gastineau of the Buffalo Bills has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Gastineau finished with 4 Tck, 3 Sck.Game Recaps for Week 11Saints - 34, Falcons - 21
Bills - 38, Bengals - 13
Steelers - 24, Browns - 3
Lions - 35, Colts - 14
Giants - 24, Packers - 13
Patriots - 38, Rams - 0
Eagles - 35, Redskins - 6
Cowboys - 42, Cardinals - 3
Vikings - 30, Buccaneers - 9
Oilers - 35, Bears - 13
Broncos - 19, Jets - 6
Chargers - 20, Chiefs - 17
Dolphins - 44, 49ers - 10
Seahawks - 24, Raiders - 20Game of the Week: Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati BengalsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Buffalo Bills
They have a dominant defense. They do not get enough credit for that. They are 2nd in sacks with 43. They are 3rd in the league pass average yards per rush. They are 5th in forced fumbles.
Mary Moore : Buffalo Bills
I think having a leader like Ozzie Newsome - TE is the kind of thing that will help the Bills win this game.
Jim Nox : Buffalo Bills
They will rack up a lot of points.
Darren Francis : Buffalo Bills
I have a lot of respect for head coach Ty Scholl. He is doing great things in Buffalo.
Chicago Bears upset the Washington Redskins! The Chicago Bears have managed an unlikely win against Washington Redskins.
The Redskins appeared dejected towards the end of the game, while the Bears kept their cool and drove the victory home. Most pundits had expected the Redskins to win with ease, and the loss to such an inferior opponent is a tough blow to the lofty expectations for the program. Meanwhile, the Bears fans were celebrating in the street, having had their hopes for the future bolstered at least momentarily.
Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 1980 Week 11)Simon Sly is here to bring you another edition of Coach Showdown. Let us get on with it.
EDWIN BELL, HEAD COACH, GREEN BAY PACKERS
The Packers currently sit at 3-7.
Edwin Bell wants to be aggressive on both sides of the ball. He is serious and unrelenting, asserts his authority and has little tolerance for distractions.
Bell is slightly better than Sample at estimating player potential.
Bell is a better offisive mind than Sample.
Bell exhibits way more flexibility than Sample.
JOHNNY SAMPLE, HEAD COACH, CINCINNATI BENGALS
The Bengals currently sit at 6-4.
Johnny Sample wants to be aggressive on both sides of the ball. His attitude is relaxed, and he is good at making everyone around him feel comfortable and promotes a friendly and unceremonial atmosphere in the organisation.
Sample outperforms Bell in player development.
Sample is better suited to lead a team than Bell.
Sample prepares better than Bell.
Week 10: QB Warren Moon (Dal) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced Dallas Cowboys quarterback Warren Moon has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Cowboys defeated the New York Giants, 57 to 20. Moon did his part, throwing 6 touchdowns, completing 20 of 25 passes for 439 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 30 to 2, and a passer rating of 145.2.Week 10: DE L.C. Greenwood (KC) wins Defensive Player of the Week DE Greenwood absolutely dominated in the Chiefs 20-10 game with the Seattle Seahawks. He finished with 4 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 FF, 1 FR.
Game Recaps for Week 10Bears - 27, Redskins - 6
Cowboys - 57, Giants - 20
Buccaneers - 21, Steelers - 18
Cardinals - 38, Falcons - 10
Colts - 38, Browns - 28
Lions - 36, Vikings - 28
Packers - 24, 49ers - 17
Bills - 48, Jets - 31
Raiders - 49, Bengals - 17
Chargers - 38, Broncos - 20
Chiefs - 20, Seahawks - 10
Dolphins - 34, Rams - 0
Eagles - 6, Saints - 3
Oilers - 34, Patriots - 30Week 10: DE Karl Lorch (Was) has suffered a major injury! The Washington Redskins' DE Karl Lorch has suffered an injury: Out (8-12 weeks).
Game of the Week: New England Patriots at Houston OilersOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Houston Oilers
They have a dominant offense. They do not get enough credit for that. They are 5th in the league passing yards per game. They average 241.6! They are maulers, 2nd in the league in pancakes. There will be a lot to dissect after this game.
Mary Moore : New England Patriots
I may be biased here, but I think the Patriots are obviously the better team. A double digit win.
Jim Nox : Houston Oilers
This will be a tough game and that is where leaders such as Willie Lanier - LB and Robert Brazile - LB will shine and help them get the win. Get your popcorn ready.
Darren Francis : Houston Oilers
Looking at the two rosters, I feel fairly certain that the Oilers' offense goes through Dan Pastorini - QB. When he is at his best, the Oilers offense is like a well oiled machine.
Seattle Seahawks pull off the upset! The Seattle Seahawks fans are celebrating after the Seahawks took down the Philadelphia Eagles.
In a superb effort the Seahawks kept at it, and brought home the win. The Eagles are widely considered to be the better of the two programs, but with the Seahawks winning the fans are hoping that the Seahawks will soon be able to dance with the big boys.
Week 9: QB Warren Moon (Dal) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced Dallas Cowboys quarterback Warren Moon has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Cowboys defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, 41 to 38. Moon did his part, throwing 6 touchdowns, completing 20 of 20 passes for 487 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 24 to 2, and a passer rating of 142.8.Week 9: DE Mark Gastineau (Buf) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Mark Gastineau of the Buffalo Bills has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Gastineau finished with 9 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 FF.Game Recaps for Week 9Bills - 45, Falcons - 16
Bengals - 52, Chargers - 21
Chiefs - 47, Colts - 13
Lions - 27, 49ers - 17
Steelers - 41, Packers - 0
Buccaneers - 21, Giants - 17
Cowboys - 41, Cardinals - 38
Oilers - 46, Broncos - 7
Raiders - 34, Dolphins - 31
Vikings - 49, Redskins - 7
Saints - 17, Rams - 10
Patriots - 51, Jets - 10
Seahawks - 20, Eagles - 17
Browns - 20, Bears - 3Randy Gradishar - LB signs extension with the BroncosThe Denver Broncos front office has announced that they have signed Randy Gradishar - LB to a new contract. Gradishar will stay with the team on a 2 year deal with a base salary of 130000Game of the Week: Houston Oilers at Denver BroncosOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Houston Oilers
Looking at how the teams match up, logic entails that they will not be able to contain Willie Lanier - LB. He will destroy them. Believe me.
Mary Moore : Denver Broncos
You got to like this defense. But it will be much closer than many think..
Jim Nox : Houston Oilers
Look for their offense to dominate. They are 5th in the league passing yards per game. They average 233.5! They are maulers, 3rd in the league in pancakes.
Darren Francis : Denver Broncos
Look for them to continue their winstreak. A tough choice. I think it will be a close game.
Baltimore Colts upset the St. Louis Cardinals!The Baltimore Colts have managed an unlikely win against St. Louis Cardinals.
The Cardinals appeared dejected towards the end of the game, while the Colts kept their cool and drove the victory home. Most pundits had expected the Cardinals to win with ease, and the loss to such an inferior opponent is a tough blow to the lofty expectations for the program. Meanwhile, the Colts fans were celebrating in the street, having had their hopes for the future bolstered at least momentarily.Cleveland Browns pull off the upset! With an outstanding effort the Cleveland Browns pull off the upset against Pittsburgh Steelers.
Everyone had expected the Pittsburgh Steelers to handle the Cleveland Browns with ease, but the Browns just wanted it more. This was really a must win game for the Steelers, and the loss will surely put a dent in their confidence.
Who is the better CB? Jets' Lester Hayes weighs in Jets CB Lester Hayes compared himself to Joe Lavender of the Colts in a postgame interview. 'haha, and then these clowns on the internet think Joe Lavender is even comparable to me. You pick and drill, and I would gladly show how wrong they are' said the Jets CB. He added: 'Sure, I do not want to be mean, Joe Lavender is a decent CB, but seriously just look at the tape'.
Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 1980 Week 9)Time for this weeks get to know your coaches. As always, Simon Sly deliver with this weeks coach comparison. We have an odd couple for you this week.
JACK ASHE, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
The Seahawks currently sit at 2-6.
Jack Ashe wants to be aggressive on offense. He is a silent, strong leader. He does his job meticulously without making unnecessary waves, and expects those around him to do the same.
Jack Ashe runs a run first Smash Mouth Hybrid offense. It features running backs out of the backfield in the passing game. He likes running from 3 WR sets. Fullbacks are utilized in the passing game. Ashe likes to go over the top of the defense in the passing game. He prefers to have different types of wide recievers, to have a flexible passing game.
They are 24th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 25th in the league passing touchdowns with 6. They are 24th in the league passing yards per game. Averaging 149.2.They are 16th in the league in sacks allowed.They are 28th in the league in pancakes.They are 16th in the league in passes of more than 20 yards.They are 28th in the league average yards per rush.They are 27th in the league rushing touchdowns with 3.They are 28th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 88.9.They are 26th in the league points scored per game. With an average of 12.4.
Ashe outperforms Rivera in assessing player ability.
Ashe is not as rigid as Rivera.
JUSTIN RIVERA, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR, GREEN BAY PACKERS
The Packers currently sit at 2-6.
Justin Rivera runs his offense conservatively. He is serious and unrelenting, asserts his authority and has little tolerance for distractions.
Justin Rivera runs a run first Vertical Hybrid offense. It's about taking what the defense gives you in the passing game, according to Rivera. He places a premium on recievers with sure hands.
They are 9th in the league pass completion percentage.
They are 20th in the league passing touchdowns with 8.
They are 16th in the league passing yards per game. Averaging 181.6.
They are 20th in the league in sacks allowed.
They are 13th in the league in pancakes.
They are 14th in the league in passes of more than 20 yards.
They are 26th in the league average yards per rush.
They are 25th in the league rushing touchdowns with 4.
They are 22nd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 128.9.
They are 25th in the league points scored per game. With an average of 14.
Rivera outperforms Ashe in scouting.
Rivera is significantly better than Ashe in judging player potential.
Rivera is slightly more detail oriented than Ashe.
Rivera makes his players hit the weight room more often than Ashe.
Week 8: QB Fran Tarkenton (Min) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe league announced Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton has been named Offensive Player of the Week.
The Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers, 56 to 9. Tarkenton did his part, throwing 4 touchdowns, completing 13 of 19 passes for 183 yards. His outstanding performance now brings his season Touchdown to Interception Ratio to 28 to 2, and a passer rating of 136.6.Week 8: LB Robert Brazile (Hou) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Robert Brazile of the Houston Oilers has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Brazile finished with 11 Tck, 3 Sck, 2 FF, 2 FR.Game Recaps for Week 8Rams - 20, Falcons - 10
Bills - 38, Patriots - 31
Browns - 20, Steelers - 9
Broncos - 30, Giants - 28
Vikings - 56, Packers - 9
Redskins - 37, Saints - 19
Colts - 25, Cardinals - 21
Chiefs - 29, Lions - 27
Eagles - 34, Bears - 17
Oilers - 49, Bengals - 21
Raiders - 34, Seahawks - 5
Buccaneers - 34, 49ers - 17
Cowboys - 35, Chargers - 9
Jets - 27, Dolphins - 24Game of the Week: New England Patriots at Buffalo BillsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Buffalo Bills
I may be biased here, but I think the Bills are obviously the better team.
Mary Moore : Buffalo Bills
The leadership on the Bills is great. You look at guys like Ozzie Newsome - TE and what he does for a team. Leadership like that helps you win games.
Jim Nox : Buffalo Bills
I really like their offense. They are 5th in the league passing touchdowns with 18. They are 4th in the league passing yards per game. They average 247.3! They are 5th in the league in sacks allowed. They are maulers, 1st in the league in pancakes. They are 3rd in the league average yards per rush. They are 2nd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 186.3! This will be a great game to watch.
Darren Francis : Buffalo Bills
I am looking forward to watching this showdown.
Week 7: RB Walter Payton (Stl) wins Offensive Player of the Week The honor comes after Payton's 34 att, 201 yds, 1 TD performance against the Washington Redskins. Payton from Jackson State was selected in round 0, 5 years ago.
Payton now has 1173 Rushing Yards and 6 Touchdowns for the season.
Week 7: LB Jim Youngblood (LA) wins Defensive Player of the Week LB Youngblood absolutely dominated in the Rams 34-3 game with the San Francisco 49ers. He finished with 8 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF.
Game Recaps for Week 7Bills - 28, Dolphins - 21
Vikings - 28, Bengals - 27
Browns - 27, Packers - 10
Cardinals - 23, Redskins - 6
Eagles - 33, Cowboys - 27
Jets - 17, Seahawks - 13
Saints - 24, Falcons - 16
Lions - 31, Bears - 26
Patriots - 41, Colts - 10
Broncos - 38, Chiefs - 27
Chargers - 35, Giants - 24
Oilers - 31, Buccaneers - 13
Rams - 34, 49ers - 3
Steelers - 24, Raiders - 20Game of the Week: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia EaglesOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Philadelphia Eagles
Head coach Dick Vermeil does a great job getting them prepared every week. This week will be no different. He is running an explosive defense. But it will be much closer than many think..
Mary Moore : Dallas Cowboys
The leadership on this team is great. Having a guy like Tony Dorsett - RB on the field and in the locker room is exactly what you need to win games like this.
Jim Nox : Dallas Cowboys
For this game, I sense that Pat Donovan - T will be great again this game. He has been a beast this season. That beast is going to enjoy racking up stats against this defense.
Darren Francis : Philadelphia Eagles
The difference in this game will be their offense. They are 4th in the league pass completion percentage. They are 1st in the league passing touchdowns with 24. They are 1st in the league passing yards per game. They average 338.7! They are 2nd in the league points scored per game. They average 36.8! Get your popcorn ready.
San Diego Chargers take home the upset victory! The San Diego Chargers surprises everyone with an unlikely road win against Oakland Raiders.
The Raiders never manage to take control of the game, while the Chargers kept grinding and drove the victory home. The Raiders players had expected an easy victory, and this will be a bitter loss and a tough blow to the self-respect of the program. Meanwhile the Chargers fans are ecstatic and are already entertaining thoughts about a cinderella future.
Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 1980 Week 7)You know what time it is. It is time for your weekly coach comparison with Simon Sly. This week features two interesting specimens.
TODD WESTON, HEAD COACH, LOS ANGELES RAMS
The Rams currently sit at 5-1.
Todd Weston preaches flexibility on both offense and defense, focusing on what the situation demands. He adapts his demeanor to the situation, and does whatever he thinks it takes to get through to his players and co-workers.
Weston outperforms Vermeil in scouting.
Weston is slightly better than Vermeil at estimating player potential.
Weston exhibits way more flexibility than Vermeil.
Weston makes his players hit the weight room more often than Vermeil.
DICK VERMEIL, HEAD COACH, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
The Eagles currently sit at 6-0.
Dick Vermeil wants his offense and defense to play smart, conservative football. Let the other team make the mistakes. Professionalism is the key for him. He demands accountability from everyone around him.
Vermeil is slightly more detail oriented than Weston.
Vermeil is a much sharper defensive mind than Weston.
Vermeil is a better offisive mind than Weston.
Vermeil takes much more command and is more respected by his players than Weston.
Bradshaw cementing his status.News in Pittsburgh is that many in the owners circle are already considering Terry Bradshaw as a sure fire first ballot hall of famer. Naturally, many in Pittsburgh are eager to have him retire with the Steelers. Banners are already being drafted.Game Recaps for Week 6Bills - 27, Colts - 12
Steelers - 17, Bengals - 6
Buccaneers - 16, Packers - 6
Patriots - 20, Dolphins - 14
Eagles - 45, Giants - 17
Vikings - 35, Bears - 6
Cardinals - 38, Rams - 24
Cowboys - 48, 49ers - 0
Falcons - 38, Jets - 27
Seahawks - 20, Browns - 14
Saints - 17, Lions - 10
Oilers - 20, Chiefs - 17
Chargers - 12, Raiders - 7
Redskins - 23, Broncos - 13Week 6: DE Mark Gastineau (Buf) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Gastineau absolutely dominated in the Bills 27-12 game with the Baltimore Colts. He finished with 8 Tck, 3 Sck.Week 6: RB Tony Dorsett (Dal) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe honor comes after Dorsett's 33 att, 137 yds, 1 TD, 4 rec, 62 yds, 0 TD performance against the San Francisco 49ers. Dorsett from Pittsburgh was selected in round 1, 3 years ago.
Dorsett now has 765 Rushing Yards and 9 Touchdowns for the season.Week 6: G Tom Glassic (Mia) has suffered a major injury!The Miami Dolphins' G Tom Glassic has suffered an injury: Out (8-12 weeks).Game of the Week: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh SteelersOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Cincinnati Bengals
For this game, my opinion is that Ben Davis will be dominant here. The young CB is going to destroy the offense.
Mary Moore : Cincinnati Bengals
The amount leadership on the Bengals will really help them this week. You only need to look at guys like Charley Young - RB and Ron Baker - G to see the importance. Leadership like that helps you win games. Easy prediction.
Jim Nox : Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers have really strong team play. You look at a player like Jacob Green - DE and what he does for a team. He makes everyone around him better.
Darren Francis : Pittsburgh Steelers
You got to like this offense. They are maulers, 4th in the league in pancakes. They are 3rd in the league rushing yards per game. They average 173! They are 2nd in the league points scored per game. They average 39!
Winning pleases everyone.Cowboys fans are excited this week after their team mopped the floor with the Giants. Tom Landry said of his team, ‘We stuck it to them.’Week 5: WR Fred Biletnikoff (Phi) wins Offensive Player of the WeekFred Biletnikoff of the Philadelphia Eagles receives the offensive player of the week honors for his 7 rec, 183 yds, 3 TD effort. The former Round 0 selection is racking up the receiving yards, bringing his season total to 710 yards on the season.Week 5: CB Ray Brown (Den) wins Defensive Player of the Week CB Brown's ball hawking ability was on display in the Broncos 24-21 game with the Cleveland Browns. He finished with 6 Tck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.
"Ray has the unique ability to make plays and generate turnovers." -Broncos Defensive Coordinator
Game Recaps for Week 5Falcons - 34, Lions - 20
Bengals - 30, Packers - 28
Broncos - 24, Browns - 21
Dolphins - 38, Colts - 17
Saints - 48, Cardinals - 17
Steelers - 23, Vikings - 7
Patriots - 24, Jets - 21
Oilers - 48, Seahawks - 0
Eagles - 24, Redskins - 6
Bills - 42, Chargers - 21
Cowboys - 48, Giants - 10
Chiefs - 20, Raiders - 17
Rams - 37, 49ers - 7
Buccaneers - 24, Bears - 13Delvin Williams - RB signs extension with the FalconsThe Atlanta Falcons front office has announced that they have signed Delvin Williams - RB to a new contract. Williams will stay with the team on a 2 year deal with a base salary of 330000Game of the Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota VikingsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Pittsburgh Steelers
This is just going by my intuition.
Mary Moore : Minnesota Vikings
This will be watercooler talk on monday. Do not miss it.
Jim Nox : Pittsburgh Steelers
Team play. Playing as a unit. You cannot discount the difference it makes. I am thinking of a guy like Jacob Green - DE. Playing as a team is what gets them the win. This may be where we see their true colors.
Darren Francis : Minnesota Vikings
I really like their defense. They are 2nd in sacks with 15. They are 2nd in interceptions with 4. They are 2nd in the league pass average yards per rush.
Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 1980 Week 5)You know what time it is. It is time for your weekly coach comparison with Simon Sly. This is an interesting week.
JIM GARRETT, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
The Saints currently sit at 2-2.
Jim Garrett favors an aggressive defense. He is a silent, strong leader. He does his job meticulously without making unnecessary waves, and expects those around him to do the same.
Jim Garrett runs a 3-3-5 Hybrid defense. His system requires top notch cornerbacks. It features primarily zone coverage. To fit his scheme, linebackers must be sure tacklers, who can help shut down the run.
They are 19th in sacks with 7.
They are 9th in points allowed, averaging 18.
They are 6th in pass defense with 162.2 yards given up per game.
They are 15th in run defense. Giving up 135.5 yards per game.
They are 22nd in interceptions with 0.
They are 23rd in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 7th in forced fumbles.
STEPHEN BROWNE, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
The Seahawks currently sit at 1-3.
Stephen Browne wants to stay unpredictable on defense, favoring a balanced approach. He is serious and unrelenting, asserts his authority and has little tolerance for distractions.
Stephen Browne runs a 3-4 defense. The scheme depends on dominating in the trenches. He prefers mixing up coverage. He targets the rungame, daring the offense to pass. The defensive line's primary role is rushing the passer. Browne aims to field versatile linebackers.
They are 25th in sacks with 4.
They are 8th in points allowed, averaging 17.
They are 2nd in pass defense with 143 yards given up per game.
They are 7th in run defense. Giving up 110.8 yards per game.
They are 5th in interceptions with 4.
They are 1st in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 10th in forced fumbles.
Browne is not as rigid as Garrett.
Browne makes his players hit the weight room more often than Garrett.
Week 4: QB Fran Tarkenton (Min) wins Offensive Player of the WeekThe Minnesota Vikings' Fran Tarkenton threw 3 touchdowns, completing 11 of 25 passes for 164 yards in the Vikings victory over the Detroit Lions.
After being drafted in Round 0 of the 0 amateur draft, season number 19 for Tarkenton, has seen some impressive numbers including 16 touchdown passes this season.Week 4: DE Jacob Green (Pit) wins Defensive Player of the WeekDE Jacob Green of the Pittsburgh Steelers has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Green finished with 3 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF.Game Recaps for Week 4Raiders - 33, Bills - 27
Steelers - 48, Bears - 0
Bengals - 35, Oilers - 21
Buccaneers - 31, Browns - 27
Cowboys - 38, Packers - 3
Vikings - 34, Lions - 17
Dolphins - 31, Saints - 28
Rams - 30, Giants - 16
Eagles - 28, Cardinals - 14
Falcons - 49, 49ers - 3
Jets - 40, Colts - 14
Chargers - 35, Chiefs - 30
Redskins - 16, Seahawks - 8
Broncos - 20, Patriots - 13Mel Blount - CB signs extension with the SteelersThe Pittsburgh Steelers front office has announced that they have signed Mel Blount - CB to a new contract. Blount will stay with the team on a 2 year deal with a base salary of 150000Game of the Week: Oakland Raiders at Buffalo BillsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Oakland Raiders
This offense is likely to step up this week. They are 1st in the league pass completion percentage. They are 2nd in the league in sacks allowed. They are 4th in the league average yards per rush. They are 1st in the league rushing touchdowns with 8. They are 4th in the league rushing yards per game. They average 185.3! Just win baby.
Mary Moore : Buffalo Bills
The Bills are for real!
Jim Nox : Oakland Raiders
I am sure head coach Heath Kirkland has something up his sleeve for this game. Offensively he is a great and innovative thinker.
Darren Francis : Buffalo Bills
Looking at how the teams match up, I think that Jerry Robinson is the best LB that will see the field. He will have a great day and be critical in this game. Just win baby.
Is Bostic worth keeping?A person in the Packers' building claims Joe Bostic - G is getting on the nerves of teammates. An anonymous player said: 'It is hard to keep focus on the field, when you keep hearing him open his load mouth everywhere you go'.Week 3: RB Robert Miller (Oak) wins Offensive Player of the WeekWeek 3's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Robert Miller. His 11 att, 137 yds, 5 TD performance stood out in the 45 to 10 victory for the Oakland Raiders.
The former Kansas gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 180 Yards and 7 Touchdowns for the season.Week 3: LB Matt Blair (Min) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Blair absolutely dominated in the Vikings 45-3 game with the Chicago Bears. He finished with 8 Tck, 4 Sck, 1 FF.Game Recaps for Week 3Dolphins - 28, Falcons - 20
Vikings - 45, Bears - 3
Bengals - 27, Steelers - 24
Chiefs - 17, Browns - 13
Lions - 52, Cardinals - 13
Jets - 26, 49ers - 0
Bills - 28, Saints - 21
Oilers - 45, Colts - 7
Cowboys - 31, Buccaneers - 6
Broncos - 34, Chargers - 31
Rams - 22, Packers - 3
Patriots - 19, Seahawks - 13
Raiders - 45, Redskins - 10
Eagles - 20, Giants - 7Bob Griese - QB signs extension with the DolphinsThe Miami Dolphins front office has announced that they have signed Bob Griese - QB to a new contract. Griese will stay with the team on a 2 year deal with a base salary of 230000Dave Dalby - C signs extension with the EaglesThe Philadelphia Eagles front office has announced that they have signed Dave Dalby - C to a new contract. Dalby will stay with the team on a 5 year deal with a base salary of 100000Game of the Week: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati BengalsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Cincinnati Bengals
I just really like the way they coach in Cincinnati. Head coach Johnny Sample is doing great things. This may be one for the ages.
Mary Moore : Pittsburgh Steelers
I think their defense is really good. But it will be a close game.
Jim Nox : Cincinnati Bengals
For this game, I feel certain that Dan Dierdorf - T is going to be a difference maker on the Bengals offense. Just win baby.
Darren Francis : Pittsburgh Steelers
They are on a win streak. They will continue that streak. They will win this game. There will be some very good football to watch here.
Optimism after Chiefs-Raiders game!Encouraging words after the Chiefs - Raiders game. 'I think we played well and showed some things. The Raiders are a good team and we played them well. There is plenty of promise on this roster, and we will be back and get them next time. Until then it is all about working hard to get there.' the 34 year old DE said.Coach Showdown with Simon Sly (Season 1980 Week 3)You know what time it is. It is time for your weekly coach comparison with Simon Sly. This is an interesting week.
BOBBY BURNS, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, GREEN BAY PACKERS
The Packers currently sit at 2-0.
Bobby Burns does not like gambling on defense. Advocating a bend, but don't break mindset. He adapts his demeanor to the situation, and does whatever he thinks it takes to get through to his players and co-workers.
Bobby Burns runs a 3-3-5 Hybrid defense. His system requires top notch cornerbacks. He prefers mixing up coverage. The defensive line's primary role is rushing the passer. To fit his scheme, linebackers must be sure tacklers, who can help shut down the run.
They are 19th in sacks with 3.
They are 10th in points allowed, averaging 22.
They are 4th in pass defense with 135.5 yards given up per game.
They are 16th in run defense. Giving up 132 yards per game.
They are 14th in interceptions with 0.
They are 21st in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 12th in forced fumbles.
Burns is slightly better than Penn at estimating player potential.
Burns is better suited to lead a team than Penn.
Burns makes his players hit the weight room more often than Penn.
PAUL PENN, DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR, DENVER BRONCOS
The Broncos currently sit at 1-1.
Paul Penn favors an aggressive defense. He loves football, and it shows that this is his dreamjob. His eagerness to discuss all aspects of the game is infectious in an organisation.
Paul Penn runs a 5-2 Hybrid defense. The scheme depends on dominating in the trenches. He prefers mixing up coverage. He aims to shut down the passing game, making the opponent one dimensional. He wants fast linebackers, who can help in coverage.
They are 15th in sacks with 5.
They are 20th in points allowed, averaging 32.
They are 24th in pass defense with 276.5 yards given up per game.
They are 1st in run defense. Giving up 77.5 yards per game.
They are 28th in interceptions with 0.
They are 11th in the league in tackles for loss.
They are 28th in forced fumbles.
Penn has a slightly better grasp of coaching defense than Burns.
Penn is not as rigid as Burns.
Week 2: LB Joel Williams (KC) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Joel Williams of the Kansas City Chiefs has earned the Defensive Player of the Week award. Williams finished with 7 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 Int, 1 Def TD.Week 2: WR Sammy White (Min) wins Offensive Player of the WeekWhite's 9 rec, 553 yds, 7 TD effort led the way for the Minnesota Vikings. This weeks 553 receiving yards bring his season total to 689 yards with 8 touchdowns on the season.
"To Sammy, football is about winning and nothing else. He is one of the hardest workers on our team and deserves the attention he is getting from the media and fans." - Vikings CoachGame Recaps for Week 2Rams - 37, Buccaneers - 31
Patriots - 30, Falcons - 10
Bills - 21, Jets - 15
Eagles - 62, Vikings - 56
Saints - 38, Bears - 6
Steelers - 44, Colts - 14
Packers - 20, Lions - 17
Chiefs - 24, Seahawks - 14
Bengals - 17, Dolphins - 14
Cardinals - 58, 49ers - 28
Broncos - 34, Cowboys - 22
Redskins - 20, Giants - 10
Raiders - 38, Chargers - 16
Oilers - 24, Browns - 21Jack Lambert - LB signs extension with the DolphinsThe Miami Dolphins front office has announced that they have signed Jack Lambert - LB to a new contract. Lambert will stay with the team on a 6 year deal with a base salary of 160000Cliff Harris - FS signs extension with the CowboysThe Dallas Cowboys front office has announced that they have signed Cliff Harris - FS to a new contract. Harris will stay with the team on a 1 year deal with a base salary of 90000Harold Carmichael - WR signs extension with the CowboysThe Dallas Cowboys front office has announced that they have signed Harold Carmichael - WR to a new contract. Carmichael will stay with the team on a 1 year deal with a base salary of 140000Bob Breunig - LB signs extension with the CowboysThe Dallas Cowboys front office has announced that they have signed Bob Breunig - LB to a new contract. Breunig will stay with the team on a 5 year deal with a base salary of 150000Game of the Week: Cincinnati Bengals at Miami DolphinsOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Miami Dolphins
I really think their defense will make the difference.
Mary Moore : Cincinnati Bengals
This will be a tough game and that is where leaders such as Charley Young - RB and Ron Baker - G will shine and help them get the win. This will be a very entertaining game.
Jim Nox : Cincinnati Bengals
Looking at the teams, it seems obvious that you cannot keep Steve DeBerg - QB down for an entire game. Eventually he will come out of the blue and make a big play.
Darren Francis : Cincinnati Bengals
They play great together. Having a guy like Tom Condon - G on the field who understands what everyone needs to do and helping them play as a unit will help them a great deal in this game.
Week 1: RB Tony Dorsett (Dal) wins Offensive Player of the WeekWeek 1's Offensive Player of the Week is Running Back Tony Dorsett. His 18 att, 246 yds, 4 TD, 3 rec, 28 yds, 1 TD performance stood out in the 73 to 3 victory for the Dallas Cowboys.
The former Pittsburgh gridiron star is racking up the rushing yards and now has 246 Yards and 4 Touchdowns for the season.Week 1: LB Waymond Bryant (Pit) wins Defensive Player of the WeekLB Bryant absolutely dominated in the Steelers 56-0 game with the Houston Oilers. He finished with 12 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Sfty, 1 FF.Game Recaps for Week 1Vikings - 34, Falcons - 27
Dolphins - 43, Bills - 35
Packers - 33, Bears - 27
Bengals - 45, Buccaneers - 6
Patriots - 27, Browns - 7
Cardinals - 40, Giants - 34
Saints - 48, 49ers - 7
Steelers - 56, Oilers - 0
Jets - 34, Colts - 28
Eagles - 42, Broncos - 10
Rams - 28, Lions - 10
Raiders - 14, Chiefs - 11
Seahawks - 26, Chargers - 9
Cowboys - 73, Redskins - 3Season PredictionsThe sports journalists association has published the results of this year's division prediction polls among their twenty top sports journalists.
NFC East: Dallas Cowboys with 11 votes (Runner up: Philadelphia Eagles with 7 votes)
NFC Central: Minnesota Vikings with 11 votes (Runner up: Detroit Lions with 9 votes)
NFC West: Los Angeles Rams with 10 votes (Runner up: Atlanta Falcons with 6 votes)
AFC East: New England Patriots with 10 votes (Runner up: Miami Dolphins with 9 votes)
AFC Central: Pittsburgh Steelers with 10 votes (Runner up: Houston Oilers with 6 votes)
AFC West: San Diego Chargers with 12 votes (Runner up: Kansas City Chiefs with 6 votes)Game of the Week: Houston Oilers at Pittsburgh SteelersOur Expert Predictions:
Jeremy Piper : Pittsburgh Steelers
I am sure head coach William Wilbanks has something up his sleeve for this game.
Mary Moore : Pittsburgh Steelers
They will break their losing streak with a W this week. Just win baby.
Jim Nox : Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers win. You can quote me on that. Can't lose.
Darren Francis : Houston Oilers
In the context of this game, I think that Willie Lanier - LB will drive the quarterback crazy. Look for him to dominate. You heard it here first.
Future star for Buffalo Bills?Wilson, S. - CB from Buffalo Bills has shown everyone at spring camp why they drafted him in round 3. Everyone, from coaches, to fans, to fellow players are gushing about the progress Wilson has made.Training Camp NewsRobinson, J. - LB from Buffalo Bills is living up to his round 1 selection by putting in an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans alike can't wait to see him on gameday.Training Camp News Shuler, M. - TE from San Francisco 49ers is living up to his round 2 selection by putting in an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans alike can't wait to see him on gameday.
Training Camp News Dennard, M. - C from Atlanta Falcons is living up to his round 3 selection by putting in an astonishing training camp. Reports out of the camp suggest the coaches and fans alike can't wait to see him on gameday.
Future star for Tampa Bay Buccaneers?Donaldson, R. - C from Tampa Bay Buccaneers has shown everyone at spring camp why they drafted him in round 1. Everyone, from coaches, to fans, to fellow players are gushing about the progress Donaldson has made.Training Camp: CB J.C. Wilson (Det) has suffered a major injury!The Detroit Lions' CB J.C. Wilson has suffered an injury: Out (12-16 weeks).CB Jim Browner (N/A) has retired!CB Jim Browner (48 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.T Steve August (N/A) has retired!T Steve August (66 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.RB Jeff Moore (N/A) has retired!RB Jeff Moore (67 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.WR Jeff Moore (N/A) has retired!WR Jeff Moore (50 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.LB Floyd Rice (N/A) has retired!LB Floyd Rice (61 ovr) has retired after failing to get signed in free agency.Post Free Agency RetirementsThe following players have retired after going unsigned through free agency:
RB Jerry Latin
RB Hugh McKinnis
RB Ira Matthews
RB Steve Atkins
RB Willie McClendon
RB Shawn Harvey
WR Ed Marshall
WR Lazaro Choate
WR Chris DeFrance
WR Alvin Garrett
WR Stan Rome
WR Scott Fitzkee
WR John Kimbrough
WR Jessie Green
LB Carl McGee
LB Tom Graves
LB Dave Simmons
LB Harold McLinton
LB Doug Becker
LB John SullivanFree Agency Round 10: Round Up3 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was J.T. Turner. The G out of Duke signed a $40,000 contract for 6 year(s) with Detroit Lions.
NFC West was the most active division with a total of 2 signings.
Detroit Lions was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).
The biggest spender was Detroit Lions who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $40,000.Free Agency Round 9: Round Up1 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Mike Esposito. The RB out of Boston College signed a $70,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Dallas Cowboys.
NFC East was the most active division with a total of 1 signings.
Dallas Cowboys was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).
The biggest spender was Dallas Cowboys who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $70,000.Free Agency Round 8: Round Up4 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Tommy Nobis. The LB out of Texas signed a $28,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Denver Broncos.
AFC West was the most active division with a total of 3 signings.
Denver Broncos was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).
The biggest spender was Denver Broncos who signed 3 player(s) for a total of $65,000.Free Agency Round 7: Round Up3 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Jimmy Allen. The CB out of Pierce College (CA) signed a $30,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Los Angeles Rams.
NFC Central was the most active division with a total of 1 signings.
Detroit Lions was the most active signing a total of 1 player(s).
The biggest spender was Detroit Lions who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $57,500.Free Agency Round 6: Round Up13 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Wayne Colman. The LB out of Temple signed a $25,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Los Angeles Rams.
AFC West was the most active division with a total of 6 signings.
Denver Broncos was the most active signing a total of 4 player(s).
The biggest spender was Denver Broncos who signed 4 player(s) for a total of $112,600.QB David Woodley (Den) goes #1 overall!NEW YORK -- The Denver Broncos drafted David Woodley #1 overall in the 1980 draft. The 6' 2" QB fits the team's needs perfectly. Said Broncos general manager: "It's up to us to develop him and get good players around him."
"The great thing about the game of football is, it's a team game," Woodley said on a conference call. "I'm just going to be one piece of the puzzle."Moore and Nox Mock DraftPick 1: Denver Broncos
Larry Moore: David Woodley - QB
This guy understands what it means to be a pro. Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. This is not the kind of player who gives up or abandons his friends when things get tough. Should be able to take in a pro playbook. Has accuracy to throw receivers open. Receivers need to be on their toes because he throws hard. With this kid, this is a need pick they will not regret.
Jim Nox: David Woodley - QB
Knows what it takes to achieve success at any level. Sportsmanship, love of the sport and respect, is what you get with him. Once you have forged a bond with this kid, he will stand by you to hell and back. He takes care of the ball. Makes nice throws. Throws with purpose and power. A player that fits their needs. The promise of a future star. This will be great for the franchise.
Pick 2: Buffalo Bills
Larry Moore: Dave Krieg - QB
The kind of leadership he shows makes coaches salivate. His good natured behavior, even toward opponents have earned him some criticism, but also an awful lot of respect. Known for helping out teammates, if they hit a rough patch, whether it is on the field or in their personal lives. He has good field vision. Has sufficient accuracy to place the ball where defenders cannot get to it. They almost have to make this pick. You do not want to look back in five years and see this kid on another team knowing he could have been yours.
Jim Nox: Dave Krieg - QB
Not afraid to lead. Respected for his good behavior on the field. Here you have a guy, who really benefits the atmosphere in the building. Everyone wants to be around him. He makes smart decisions with the ball. He always gives the receiver a chance to make the play. Fits nicely with their needs. Fits nicely with the draft spot. Getting it right is important with these early picks. This guy is right.
Pick 3: Pittsburgh Steelers
Larry Moore: LeRoy Irvin - CB
A real leader! Here is a kid who will go through fire for his coaches and teammates. This kid never gives up, losing is unacceptable to him. Pretty smart. A player that fits their needs. The promise of a future star. This will be great for the franchise.
Jim Nox: Ray Donaldson - C
Known among his teammates as a hard worker. Known for being a bit of a joker in the locker room. but in the good way, everyone smiles when asked about him. If you go to his tape, you will se he run blocks very well. Quickly discerns the field, and where to go to to make a play. They will be running to the podium for this one.
Pick 4: San Diego Chargers
Larry Moore: Anthony Munoz - T
Here is a kid who no one doubts will put in the work. He has sufficient strength to have a chance against grown men on the defensive line. Scouts love his understanding for opening running lanes in the running game. Pretty fast learner. Fill a need, get a quality player, everyone wins! He will fit right in with the pros.
Jim Nox: Anthony Munoz - T
Here is a kid who no one doubts will put in the work. Sufficiently strong for the pro game. This kid is already a pretty good blocker in the running game. He will only get better as he refines his technique. If you look at his tape again, you can see he reacts quickly on the field. Plug a hole in the roster with a great player. That is really what they need to do. This pick does it.
Pick 5: Pittsburgh Steelers
Larry Moore: Dwight Stephenson - C
Known among his teammates as a hard worker. Football is a team sport, and he knows it. His strength is already good, and he has not even started his professional career. Displays nice technique when blocking on pass plays. Keeps his balance and buys time for the quarterback. Good understanding of the game, and what is required of each position. It is all about fit here. Is there a guy at a position of need, worthy of a pick this high? The answer, obviously, is 'heck yeah'.
Jim Nox: Tunch Ilkin - T
Known among his teammates as a hard worker. Scouts love his understanding for opening running lanes in the running game. If you watch the tape again, you can see he plays with nice instincts. You need him, just get him already.
Pick 6: New York Jets
Larry Moore: Jacob Green - DE
Need a leader? He is your guy. This guy understands what it means to be a pro. In addition to his own role, this kid doubles as glue. He makes everyone on the field play as a team. Scouts all say his speed is not a problem, he plays way faster than his forty time. Works well in the classroom. Do not fret. You need him, fans love him. Surefire pick.
Jim Nox: Jacob Green - DE
Teammates gravitate toward him, they follow his lead. Coaches love that about him. Due to his work ethic, this kid is very coachable. He plays well with others. He understands there is a reason for each assignment on every play. You need to stay on him, or he will turn the edge on you. Teams want Defensive Ends that keep Offensive Tackles honest. Scouts highlight the intelligent decisions he makes on the field. Blue-chip player. Exactly what they look for. Add a young talent to a roster thin at the position, a great fit.
Pick 7: Cleveland Browns
Larry Moore: Ray Donaldson - C
This guy understands what it means to be a pro. Well liked in the locker room. Nice blocking skills on run plays. He will contribute to the running game. Knowledgeable of the game. Fits nicely with their needs. Fits nicely with the draft spot. Getting it right is important with these early picks. This guy is right.
Jim Nox: Dwight Stephenson - C
Due to his work ethic, this kid is very coachable. He plays well with others. He understands there is a reason for each assignment on every play. The muscles on this kid should allow him to hold his own against pro competition. He pass blocks really well. Will not have a hard time digesting a pro playbook. Might not be what fans want, but there is a reason people are getting paid to make these decisions. This is a rock solid pick, and he fits what they are looking for. Fans will come around quickly once they see him play.
Pick 8: Washington Redskins
Larry Moore: Mark Haynes - CB
His leadership is through the roof. He is on the frontline, always. This guy understands what it means to be a pro. This kid never gives up, losing is unacceptable to him. Scouts highlight the intelligent decisions he makes on the field. People always say you should not prioritize needs over quality. That is not an issue here, they get to have their cake and eat it too.
Jim Nox: Mark Haynes - CB
A real leader! Known for showing up early and staying late. His love for winning leads him to push himself hard, setting an example for everyone. Clever young man as wellThis guy is available. This guy fills a need. They have to take him. It makes so much sense.
Pick 9: San Francisco 49ers
Larry Moore: Tunch Ilkin - T
Known among his teammates as a hard worker. He comes of the line with power and leverage on run plays. This is something that scouts notice. Reliably makes the right decision on the field. They almost have to make this pick. You do not want to look back in five years and see this kid on another team knowing he could have been yours.
Jim Nox: Mark Lee - CB
Knows what it takes to achieve success at any level. He is fundamentally a good kid. You rarely see him commit stupid penalties. This guy sticks with his teammates, through thick and thin. Knowledgeable of the game. They need playmakers at this position. This is what they are getting here. Solid pick.
Pick 10: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Larry Moore: Rulon Jones - DE
Knows what it takes to achieve success at any level. A player that fits their needs. The promise of a future star. This will be great for the franchise.
Jim Nox: Rulon Jones - DE
Here is a kid who no one doubts will put in the work. Rock solid player is just what they need. A great fit here, both in terms of need and quality.
Free Agency Round 5: Round Up14 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Martin Imhof. The DE out of San Diego State signed a $40,500 contract for 2 year(s) with Atlanta Falcons.
AFC West was the most active division with a total of 6 signings.
Denver Broncos was the most active signing a total of 6 player(s).
The biggest spender was Atlanta Falcons who signed 5 player(s) for a total of $281,000.Free Agency Round 4: Round Up14 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Mark van Eeghen. The RB out of Colgate signed a $90,000 contract for 3 year(s) with Buffalo Bills.
AFC East was the most active division with a total of 4 signings.
Oakland Raiders was the most active signing a total of 3 player(s).
The biggest spender was Buffalo Bills who signed 1 player(s) for a total of $90,000.Free Agency Round 3: Round Up24 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Wilbur Jackson. The RB out of Alabama signed a $180,000 contract for 1 year(s) with Denver Broncos.
NFC West was the most active division with a total of 6 signings.
Atlanta Falcons was the most active signing a total of 5 player(s).
The biggest spender was Denver Broncos who signed 2 player(s) for a total of $396,000.Free Agency Round 2: Round Up22 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was Bill Thompson. The FS out of Md-Eastern Shore signed a $150,000 contract for 3 year(s) with Houston Oilers.
AFC West was the most active division with a total of 9 signings.
San Diego Chargers was the most active signing a total of 5 player(s).
The biggest spender was San Diego Chargers who signed 5 player(s) for a total of $498,750.TE Raymond Chester (LA) signs large free agent deal!NEW YORK -- Raymond Chester, one of the league's top TEs and top free-agent prize agreed to a 1 year contract worth $200,000 to play for the Los Angeles Rams.FS Bill Thompson (Hou) signs large free agent deal!NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, FS Bill Thompson was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Houston Oilers were about acquiring him.
The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Thompson's agent called to tell him that the Oilers head coach was in town. Soon, Thompson was meeting him at an executive airport.
Now, Thompson is being fitted for a Oilers uniform.
One of the league's top FSs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 3 year contract worth $150,000.
"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Oilers," Thompson said.Free Agency Round 1: Round Up18 players signed this week.
The biggest name signing this week was George Webster. The LB out of Michigan State signed a $162,000 contract for 2 year(s) with Philadelphia Eagles.
NFC East was the most active division with a total of 5 signings.
New York Giants was the most active signing a total of 4 player(s).
The biggest spender was New York Giants who signed 4 player(s) for a total of $446,250.T Keith Fahnhorst (Oak) signs large free agent deal!NEW YORK -- Keith Fahnhorst, one of the league's top Ts and top free-agent prize agreed to a 4 year contract worth $172,500 to play for the Oakland Raiders.C Dennis Swilley (Oak) signs large free agent deal!NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, C Dennis Swilley was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Oakland Raiders were about acquiring him.
The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Swilley's agent called to tell him that the Raiders head coach was in town. Soon, Swilley was meeting him at an executive airport.
Now, Swilley is being fitted for a Raiders uniform.
One of the league's top Cs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 4 year contract worth $162,500.
"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Raiders," Swilley said.LB George Webster (Phi) signs large free agent deal!NEW YORK -- Anxious all week, LB George Webster was finally catching some sleep at home in Charlotte, N.C., when he found out just how serious the Philadelphia Eagles were about acquiring him.
The free-agent signing period had just begun, and Webster's agent called to tell him that the Eagles head coach was in town. Soon, Webster was meeting him at an executive airport.
Now, Webster is being fitted for a Eagles uniform.
One of the league's top LBs and top free-agent prize agreed Friday to a 2 year contract worth $162,000.
"It's one thing to play football in this league and make a living, but it's a totally different thing to come to a place with a rich tradition like the Eagles," Webster said.Offseason Team Needs with Jeremy PiperWith a new offseason under way, some rosters are in good shape. However, other teams have big needs to address this offseason. Your always trusty Jeremy Piper here brings you a quick glance at the teams with work to do. Whether they fill their needs in the draft or with veterans in free agency remains to be seen.
Here we go:
Dallas Cowboys: G WR CB LB DT DE SS
Washington Redskins: QB RB WR CB LB DT
St. Louis Cardinals: G TE WR CB DE SS
Philadelphia Eagles: QB G T WR CB LB DT DE
New York Giants: C TE WR CB LB DT DE
Green Bay Packers: QB G T TE WR CB LB DT DE
Minnesota Vikings: QB RB G T CB LB DT DE
Detroit Lions: QB C WR CB LB DE FS SS
Chicago Bears: QB RB G T C TE WR CB LB DE FS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: TE WR CB LB DE SS
Atlanta Falcons: G T C TE WR CB DT DE SS
Los Angeles Rams: QB C TE WR CB LB DT DE FS
New Orleans Saints: QB CB LB DT DE
San Francisco 49ers: QB T WR CB LB DE FS SS
Miami Dolphins: QB T C CB DT DE FS SS
New England Patriots: G T C WR CB LB DT DE SS
Baltimore Colts: T C CB LB FS
New York Jets: TE WR CB DT DE
Buffalo Bills: QB G CB FS
Pittsburgh Steelers: QB RB G CB LB DE FS
Houston Oilers: QB T WR CB DT FS SS
Cleveland Browns: QB T C WR CB LB DT DE SS
Cincinnati Bengals: WR CB
Oakland Raiders: QB TE WR CB LB DT SS
Seattle Seahawks: RB G T CB LB DT DE FS
San Diego Chargers: RB G T TE WR LB
Denver Broncos: QB RB G TE CB LB DE SS
Kansas City Chiefs: QB RB TE WR CB DT DE FS SS
Green Bay Packers scrambles to fill their staffWith free agency and the draft approaching fast, the Green Bay Packers have been scrambling to fill their coaching and front with viable candidates,Kansas City Chiefs scrambles to fill their staffWith free agency and the draft approaching fast, the Kansas City Chiefs have been scrambling to fill their coaching and front with viable candidates,Minnesota Vikings announce new staff.Vikings revealed that they have signed Delmar Smith as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 3 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Vikings.
Other news included that Vikings have signed Kevin Fuentes as their new Defensive Coordinator. Fuentes will get a 3 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Vikings.Denver Broncos announce new staff.Broncos have signed Paul Penn as their new Defensive Coordinator. Penn will get a 4 year contract worth 3.5 million pr year with the Broncos.New York Giants announce new staff.Giants revealed that they have signed Patrick Hanlon as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 3 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Giants.Dallas Cowboys announce new staff.Cowboys revealed that they have signed Mark Dumont as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 2 year contract worth 3 million pr year with the Cowboys.
Other news included that Cowboys have signed Mark McBee as their new Defensive Coordinator. McBee will get a 1 year contract worth 3.5 million pr year with the Cowboys.Pittsburgh Steelers sign coach Edwin HolcombThe Steelers have announced that they have signed Edwin Holcomb as their new Defensive Coordinator. He will get a 5 year contract worth 4 million per year with the Steelers.San Diego Chargers sign coach Shane WorkmanThe Chargers have announced that they have signed Shane Workman as their new Defensive Coordinator. He will get a 4 year contract worth 5 million per year with the Chargers.San Diego Chargers sign coach David WebsterThe Chargers have announced that they have signed David Webster as their new Offensive Coordinator. He will get a 4 year contract worth 5 million per year with the Chargers.Buffalo Bills sign coach Ty SchollThe Bills have announced that they have signed Ty Scholl as their new Head Coach. He will get a 5 year contract worth 4.1 million per year with the Bills.Draft Order: San Diego Chargers own first overall.Pick 1: San Diego Chargers (from Green Bay Packers)
Pick 2: Buffalo Bills
Pick 3: Pittsburgh Steelers (from New York Giants)
Pick 4: Denver Broncos
Pick 5: Pittsburgh Steelers (from St. Louis Cardinals)
Pick 6: New York Jets (from San Diego Chargers)
Pick 7: Cleveland Browns
Pick 8: Washington Redskins
Pick 9: San Francisco 49ers
Pick 10: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Pick 11: New York Giants (from Minnesota Vikings)
Pick 12: Cincinnati Bengals (from Kansas City Chiefs)
Pick 13: New York Giants (from Baltimore Colts)
Pick 14: Seattle Seahawks
Pick 15: New Orleans Saints
Pick 16: Buffalo Bills (from Chicago Bears)
Pick 17: New York Jets
Pick 18: Miami Dolphins
Pick 19: New York Giants (from Los Angeles Rams)
Pick 20: Cincinnati Bengals
Pick 21: Detroit Lions
Pick 22: Pittsburgh Steelers (from Oakland Raiders)
Pick 23: Houston Oilers
Pick 24: San Francisco 49ers (from Dallas Cowboys)
Pick 25: Atlanta Falcons
Pick 26: New York Jets (from Pittsburgh Steelers)
Pick 27: Buffalo Bills (from Philadelphia Eagles)
Pick 28: New Orleans Saints (from New England Patriots)
Coaching Carousel Predictions.The offseason is upon us and that means teams are shaking up their coaching staffs. This means that we get to take our annual look at coordinators who could make the leap to become head coaches, and the teams who are likely to poach them.
The prime candidates identified by our experts are:
William Taylor - Offensive Coordinator - Detroit Lions
Ernest Duckworth - Defensive Coordinator - New York Jets
Curtis Shorter - Defensive Coordinator - Pittsburgh Steelers
Patrick Mckeon - Defensive Coordinator - Washington Redskins
James Hunter - Defensive Coordinator - St. Louis Cardinals
Clifford Mcdaniel - Defensive Coordinator - New York Giants
Ricardo Rooney - Defensive Coordinator - Minnesota Vikings
Jesse Grace - Defensive Coordinator - Chicago Bears
Contract UpdatesThe following players have unlocked bonuses in their contracts based on their performance last season:
John Bunting - LB (Philadelphia Eagles) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 100 / Accomplished: 103).
John Bunting - LB (Philadelphia Eagles) unlocked a 5% bonus for Sacks (Target: 4 / Accomplished: 13).
John Bunting - LB (Philadelphia Eagles) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 16 / Accomplished: 16).
Allen Calkins - CB (Philadelphia Eagles) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 30 / Accomplished: 30).
Tim Collier - FS (Philadelphia Eagles) unlocked a 5% bonus for Interceptions (Target: 1 / Accomplished: 1).
Tim Collier - FS (Philadelphia Eagles) unlocked a 5% bonus for Tackles (Target: 10 / Accomplished: 21).
Rod Perry - SS (Philadelphia Eagles) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 15 / Accomplished: 16).
Rod Perry - SS (Philadelphia Eagles) unlocked a 5% bonus for Sacks (Target: 1 / Accomplished: 2).
Bobby Hammond - RB (New York Giants) unlocked a 5% bonus for Rushing TDs (Target: 6 / Accomplished: 6).
Dave Pear - DT (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) unlocked a 5% bonus for Sacks (Target: 1 / Accomplished: 1).
Steve Young - T (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 1 / Accomplished: 7).
Danny Reece - FS (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) unlocked a 5% bonus for Interceptions (Target: 1 / Accomplished: 1).
Randy Johnson - G (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) unlocked a 5% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 1 / Accomplished: 12).
J.V. Cain - TE (New Orleans Saints) unlocked a 1% bonus for Games Started (Target: 12 / Accomplished: 13).
Manny Sistrunk - DT (New England Patriots) unlocked a 20% bonus for winning the championship.
Shafer Suggs - FS (New York Jets) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 12 / Accomplished: 16).
Tom Brahaney - G (Houston Oilers) unlocked a 1% bonus for Pancakes (Target: 60 / Accomplished: 63).
Roland Harper - FB (Houston Oilers) unlocked a 1% bonus for Rushing TDs (Target: 5 / Accomplished: 5).
Dave Casper - TE (Houston Oilers) unlocked a 1% bonus for Receiving TDs (Target: 3 / Accomplished: 5).
Clarence Harmon - RB (Oakland Raiders) unlocked a 5% bonus for Games Started (Target: 11 / Accomplished: 11).
To Tom Ehlers - LB, the past is the past.Tom Ehlers is a great story, having worked his way out of a troubled youth. To many, Ehlers is becoming a posterboy for the league's ability to help talented young men rehabilitate themselves through sports.Manuel Nelson has retired from coachingManuel Nelson has announced his decision to retire from coaching. Nelson worked latest for the Seahawks as Defensive Coordinator. He will pursue a career in broadcasting.Other retirements
QB Bobby Douglass (67 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Matt Cavanaugh (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Joe Reed (63 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Dennis Sproul (58 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Matt Robinson (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Joe Pisarcik (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Phillip Brandt (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Larry Lawrence (52 ovr) : Career stats: 48/95, 472 yds, 1 TD
QB Mark Miller (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB John Reaves (51 ovr) : Career stats: 40/94, 583 yds, 6 TD
QB Rob Hertel (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Tom Owen (49 ovr) : Career stats: 4/12, 62 yds, 0 TD
QB Guy Benjamin (48 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Mark Manges (46 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0, 0 yds, 0 TD
QB Tony Adams (45 ovr) : Career stats: 7/23, 49 yds, 0 TD
RB Fred Peralta (75 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Allen Carter (70 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Ricky Patton (69 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Terry Miller (68 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Arthur Whittington (66 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB James Owens (64 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Elliott Walker (61 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Sonny Collins (61 ovr) : Career stats: 160 att, 650 yds, 0 TD
RB Leon McQuay (60 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Dino Hall (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Eddie Hicks (59 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Oliver Ross (58 ovr) : Career stats: 4 att, 30 yds, 1 TD
RB Tommy Reamon (58 ovr) : Career stats: 48 att, 97 yds, 1 TD
RB Billy Campfield (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Doug Dennison (57 ovr) : Career stats: 43 att, 81 yds, 0 TD
RB Steve Powell (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Rick Moser (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Earl Carr (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Andrew Jones (56 ovr) : Career stats: 6 att, 14 yds, 1 TD
RB Larry Collins (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Barty Smith (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB William Jackson (54 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Reggie Harrison (54 ovr) : Career stats: 1 att, 4 yds, 0 TD
RB Richard Garcia (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
RB Johnny Musso (53 ovr) : Career stats: 2 att, 4 yds, 0 TD
RB John Fuqua (53 ovr) : Career stats: 10 att, 38 yds, 0 TD
RB James McAlister (52 ovr) : Career stats: 1 att, 9 yds, 0 TD
RB Eddie Moss (49 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
FB Johnny Davis (41 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
FB Forest Gentry (40 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
FB Dan Doornink (32 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
FB Ben Garry (20 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
FB Dennis Johnson (19 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
FB John Skibinski (14 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
FB Karl Lunsford (10 ovr) : Career stats: 0 att, 0 yds, 0 TD
G Terry Falcon (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
G Brett Moritz (54 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
G John Choma (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
G Greg Kindle (53 ovr) : Career stats: 6 Pancakes
G Charles Aiu (52 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
G Kurt Schumacher (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
G Everett Little (50 ovr) : Career stats: 20 Pancakes
G Steve Knutson (48 ovr) : Career stats: 15 Pancakes
G Tom Alward (47 ovr) : Career stats: 13 Pancakes
G Irvin Jones (44 ovr) : Career stats: 1 Pancakes
T Bill Fifer (61 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
T Leo Biedermann (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
T Buddy Hardaway (56 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
T Bill Bain (50 ovr) : Career stats: 6 Pancakes
T Tom Wickert (48 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
T Randy Young (47 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
T Al Krevis (44 ovr) : Career stats: 1 Pancakes
T Lucas Bradshaw (41 ovr) : Career stats: 22 Pancakes
C Bob Johnson (74 ovr) : Career stats: 79 Pancakes
C Larry Tearry (63 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
C Willie Brock (58 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
C Mark Slater (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
C Tony Ardizzone (48 ovr) : Career stats: 0 Pancakes
TE Derrick Ramsey (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
TE Charlie Fritz (55 ovr) : Career stats: 11 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD
TE Ken MacAfee (55 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
TE Conrad Rucker (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
TE Larry Mialik (48 ovr) : Career stats: 5 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD
TE Fred Coleman (47 ovr) : Career stats: 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD
TE Steve Craig (45 ovr) : Career stats: 9 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD
TE Fred Pagac (44 ovr) : Career stats: 3 rec, 14 yds, 1 TD
TE Brian Peets (43 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
TE Francis Milton (42 ovr) : Career stats: 9 rec, 83 yds, 1 TD
TE Brooks Williams (40 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
TE Larry Hardy (39 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
TE Eason Ramson (38 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
TE Jose Albert (37 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Willie Miller (71 ovr) : Career stats: 106 rec, 895 yds, 6 TD
WR Dennis Pearson (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Jesse Thompson (54 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Carlos Pennywell (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Jimmy Childs (53 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Dave Stief (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Guido Merkens (49 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Willie Taylor (49 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Danny Fulton (49 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Randy Reutershan (48 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Dennis Law (48 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Ike Hill (48 ovr) : Career stats: 37 rec, 342 yds, 1 TD
WR Mike Levenseller (47 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Michael Gray (47 ovr) : Career stats: 3 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD
WR Barry Smith (47 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Brian DeRoo (45 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Tom Geredine (44 ovr) : Career stats: 4 rec, 72 yds, 1 TD
WR Vince Kinney (42 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Bill Kellar (41 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
WR Keith Wright (41 ovr) : Career stats: 0 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD
CB Kerry Justin (54 ovr) : Career stats:
CB Doug Beaudoin (51 ovr) : Career stats:
CB Joseph Sharpe (51 ovr) : Career stats: 3 Tck
CB M.L. Carter (50 ovr) : Career stats:
CB Alden Caldwell (50 ovr) : Career stats:
CB Tim Gray (49 ovr) : Career stats: 6 Tck
CB Curtis Jordan (49 ovr) : Career stats: 4 Tck
CB Nat Terry (43 ovr) : Career stats:
CB Willard Lynn (41 ovr) : Career stats: 5 Tck, 1 Int
CB Bobby Brooks (41 ovr) : Career stats: 26 Tck, 1 FR
CB Terrence Conger (40 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Pat Hughes (66 ovr) : Career stats: 118 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 Int, 1 FR
LB Linden King (65 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Andy Spiva (64 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Shane Nelson (63 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Jerry Muckensturm (63 ovr) : Career stats: 7 Tck
LB Pete Cronan (60 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Danny Johnson (59 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Dean Moore (59 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Bill Matthews (58 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Steve Stewart (57 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Dan Jilek (57 ovr) : Career stats: 94 Tck, 4 Sck, 1 Sfty
LB Frank Chesley (56 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Mel Rogers (56 ovr) : Career stats:
LB John Skorupan (55 ovr) : Career stats: 37 Tck, 1 Sck
LB Jim Cope (54 ovr) : Career stats: 6 Tck, 1 Blk FG
LB Tom Perko (54 ovr) : Career stats: 37 Tck, 2 FF
LB Randy Gill (53 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Dan Rains (53 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Mark Merrill (53 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Kevin McLain (53 ovr) : Career stats: 20 Tck, 1 Sck
LB Bob Lally (53 ovr) : Career stats: 4 Tck
LB Mike Woods (52 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Whip Walton (52 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Mike Mock (52 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Mario Celotto (51 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Ron Shumon (51 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Sean Clancy (51 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Bob Horn (51 ovr) : Career stats: 7 Tck
LB Monte Johnson (51 ovr) : Career stats: 7 Tck
LB Joe Federspiel (51 ovr) : Career stats: 19 Tck
LB Blake Whitlatch (45 ovr) : Career stats:
LB Denis Rodriguez (37 ovr) : Career stats:
DT Walter Johnson (65 ovr) : Career stats: 73 Tck, 12 Sck, 3 FF
DT Herb Orvis (63 ovr) : Career stats: 51 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 FF
DT Earl Edwards (51 ovr) : Career stats: 27 Tck, 1 Sck
DT Dan Gray (49 ovr) : Career stats:
DT Ted Vincent (48 ovr) : Career stats:
DT Brad Shearer (47 ovr) : Career stats:
DT John Little (47 ovr) : Career stats: 22 Tck, 2 Sck
DT Mike Kadish (47 ovr) : Career stats: 23 Tck, 1 Sck
DT George Moore (46 ovr) : Career stats:
DT Elex Price (46 ovr) : Career stats: 14 Tck, 1 FF
DT Lyman Smith (44 ovr) : Career stats:
DT Ken Novak (43 ovr) : Career stats: 18 Tck
DT Stan Johnson (39 ovr) : Career stats:
DT Terrence Burton (31 ovr) : Career stats:
DE Dallas Hickman (62 ovr) : Career stats: 14 Tck, 1 Sck
DE Mike Ozdowski (59 ovr) : Career stats:
DE Will Wynn (52 ovr) : Career stats: 7 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF
DE Ken Johnson (48 ovr) : Career stats: 8 Tck
DE Wilbur Young (48 ovr) : Career stats: 25 Tck, 2 Sck
DE John Banaszak (48 ovr) : Career stats: 16 Tck, 1 Sck, 2 FF
DE Gregg Robinson (47 ovr) : Career stats:
DE Andy Dorris (45 ovr) : Career stats: 4 Tck
DE Scott Hutchinson (44 ovr) : Career stats:
FS Rondy Colbert (65 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Tck
FS Albert Monaco (56 ovr) : Career stats:
FS Odis McKinney (55 ovr) : Career stats:
FS Tim Baylor (51 ovr) : Career stats: 2 Tck
FS Ted Burgmeier (50 ovr) : Career stats:
FS Doug Greene (48 ovr) : Career stats:
FS William Anderson (46 ovr) : Career stats: 21 Tck, 1 Int
FS Steve Taylor (44 ovr) : Career stats: 27 Tck
SS Bob Glazebrook (54 ovr) : Career stats:
SS Larry Anderson (51 ovr) : Career stats:
SS Reggie Grant (44 ovr) : Career stats:
SS Don Schwartz (44 ovr) : Career stats:
SS Bob Jury (39 ovr) : Career stats:
SS Robert Fong (38 ovr) : Career stats:
K Christopher Watts (57 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
K Richard Bickford (51 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
K Jerry Wagner (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
K James Bundy (47 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
K Adrian Jung (45 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
K Steve Little (41 ovr) : Career stats: 0/0 FG
P Johnny Evans (50 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20
P Mario Gagnon (36 ovr) : Career stats: 0 yards, 0 inside 20
WR Gary Quick (N/A) has retired!The N/A' WR Gary Quick has retired after 4 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 15 rec, 229 yds, 1 TDLB Greg Hartle (N/A) has retired!The N/A' LB Greg Hartle has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 5 TckG Henry Allison (N/A) has retired!The N/A' G Henry Allison has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 1 PancakesRB Art Malone (N/A) has retired!The N/A' RB Art Malone has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 148 att, 335 yds, 1 TD, 6 rec, 69 yds, 0 TDSS Gary Cunningham (N/A) has retired!The N/A' SS Gary Cunningham has retired after 4 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 42 Tck, 2 Int, 1 FRP Dave Jennings (N/A) has retired!The N/A' P Dave Jennings has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 2915 yards, 23 inside 20P Neil Clabo (N/A) has retired!The N/A' P Neil Clabo has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 2416 yards, 21 inside 20K Bob Thomas (N/A) has retired!The N/A' K Bob Thomas has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 19/31 FGK Steve Mike-Mayer (N/A) has retired!The N/A' K Steve Mike-Mayer has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 22/32 FGP Tom Blanchard (N/A) has retired!The N/A' P Tom Blanchard has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 2549 yards, 23 inside 20LB Merv Krakau (N/A) has retired!The N/A' LB Merv Krakau has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 96 Tck, 2 Sck, 1 Int, 2 FF, 1 FRK Chris Bahr (N/A) has retired!The N/A' K Chris Bahr has retired after 4 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 17/22 FGCB Benjamin Hernandez (N/A) has retired!The N/A' CB Benjamin Hernandez has retired after 4 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 16 Tck, 1 IntP Mike Bragg (N/A) has retired!The N/A' P Mike Bragg has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 2899 yards, 23 inside 20FS Bob Howard (N/A) has retired!The N/A' FS Bob Howard has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 18 Tck, 4 Int, 1 Def TDDT Bob Bell (N/A) has retired!The N/A' DT Bob Bell has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 8 Tck, 2 SckDE Richard Neal (N/A) has retired!The N/A' DE Richard Neal has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 25 Tck, 3 SckT Mike Gibbons (N/A) has retired!The N/A' T Mike Gibbons has retired after 4 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 28 PancakesT Keith Wortman (N/A) has retired!The N/A' T Keith Wortman has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 1 PancakesC John Fitzgerald (N/A) has retired!The N/A' C John Fitzgerald has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 13 PancakesLB Dan Lloyd (N/A) has retired!The N/A' LB Dan Lloyd has retired after 4 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 62 Tck, 1 Sck, 1 FF, 1 FRCB Clarence Duren (N/A) has retired!The N/A' CB Clarence Duren has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 34 Tck, 1 IntDE Sweeny Williams (N/A) has retired!The N/A' DE Sweeny Williams has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 78 Tck, 10 Sck, 2 FFC Len Hauss (N/A) has retired!The N/A' C Len Hauss has retired after 16 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 94 PancakesC Jim Clack (N/A) has retired!The N/A' C Jim Clack has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 118 PancakesG Bob Young (N/A) has retired!The N/A' G Bob Young has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 81 PancakesWR Chip Myers (N/A) has retired!The N/A' WR Chip Myers has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 162 rec, 2299 yds, 14 TDT Winston Hill (N/A) has retired!The N/A' T Winston Hill has retired after 17 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 223 PancakesDE Coy Bacon (N/A) has retired!The N/A' DE Coy Bacon has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 110 Tck, 18 Sck, 8 FFCB Jake Scott (N/A) has retired!The N/A' CB Jake Scott has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 162 Tck, 5 Sck, 4 Int, 4 FF, 2 FRP David Lee (N/A) has retired!The N/A' P David Lee has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 15573 yards, 139 inside 20LB Ron Pritchard (N/A) has retired!The N/A' LB Ron Pritchard has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 195 Tck, 11 Sck, 1 Int, 4 FF, 1 FRDE Larry Cole (N/A) has retired!The N/A' DE Larry Cole has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 20 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 FFWR Don Herrmann (N/A) has retired!The N/A' WR Don Herrmann has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 91 rec, 1169 yds, 6 TDSS Ken Riley (KC) has retired!The Kansas City Chiefs' SS Ken Riley has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 363 Tck, 4 Sck, 2 Int, 7 FF, 2 FRRB Jon Keyworth (Den) has retired!The Denver Broncos' RB Jon Keyworth has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 676 att, 1727 yds, 10 TD, 67 rec, 363 yds, 1 TDG Tommy Lyons (Den) has retired!The Denver Broncos' G Tommy Lyons has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 120 PancakesG Doug Wilkerson (SD) has retired!The San Diego Chargers' G Doug Wilkerson has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 151 PancakesT Wayne Moore (SD) has retired!The San Diego Chargers' T Wayne Moore has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 51 PancakesRB Carl Garrett (Oak) has retired!The Oakland Raiders' RB Carl Garrett has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 352 att, 1326 yds, 6 TD, 39 rec, 211 yds, 0 TDDE Joe Jones (Cle) has retired!The Cleveland Browns' DE Joe Jones has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 96 Tck, 23 Sck, 2 Sfty, 6 FF, 1 FRLB Rusty Tillman (Cle) has retired!The Cleveland Browns' LB Rusty Tillman has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 208 Tck, 9 Sck, 1 Int, 5 FF, 5 FRWR Reggie Rucker (Cle) has retired!The Cleveland Browns' WR Reggie Rucker has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 119 rec, 1299 yds, 6 TDK George Jakowenko (Buf) has retired!The Buffalo Bills' K George Jakowenko has retired after 6 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 86/111 FGLB Ted Hendricks (Bal) has retired!The Baltimore Colts' LB Ted Hendricks has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 404 Tck, 9 Sck, 1 Int, 8 FF, 2 FRC Bill Lenkaitis (NE) has retired!The New England Patriots' C Bill Lenkaitis has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 126 PancakesCB Dwight Harrison (NE) has retired!The New England Patriots' CB Dwight Harrison has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 153 Tck, 3 Sck, 3 IntT Bob Kuechenberg (Mia) has retired!The Miami Dolphins' T Bob Kuechenberg has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 155 PancakesFB Norm Bulaich (Mia) has retired!The Miami Dolphins' FB Norm Bulaich has retired after 10 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 42 att, 113 yds, 20 TD, 19 rec, 115 yds, 2 TDDE Vern Den Herder (Mia) has retired!The Miami Dolphins' DE Vern Den Herder has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 100 Tck, 27 Sck, 1 Def TD, 5 FF, 3 FRLB Greg Brezina (SF) has retired!The San Francisco 49ers' LB Greg Brezina has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 522 Tck, 11 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Sfty, 6 FF, 5 FRSS George Atkinson (Atl) has retired!The Atlanta Falcons' SS George Atkinson has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 277 Tck, 2 Sck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 4 FF, 3 FRRB Bob Ferrell (Atl) has retired!The Atlanta Falcons' RB Bob Ferrell has retired after 4 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 514 att, 2369 yds, 11 TD, 9 rec, 70 yds, 0 TDRB Terry Metcalf (Chi) has retired!The Chicago Bears' RB Terry Metcalf has retired after 7 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 860 att, 3871 yds, 21 TD, 32 rec, 278 yds, 1 TDFS Ken Reaves (Chi) has retired!The Chicago Bears' FS Ken Reaves has retired after 14 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 60 Tck, 2 Sck, 4 Int, 2 FF, 1 FRWR Larry Walton (Det) has retired!The Detroit Lions' WR Larry Walton has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 145 rec, 1393 yds, 9 TDCB Rich Sowells (GB) has retired!The Green Bay Packers' CB Rich Sowells has retired after 9 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 58 Tck, 2 Int, 1 Def TD, 1 FF, 1 FRRB Willard Harrell (GB) has retired!The Green Bay Packers' RB Willard Harrell has retired after 5 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 127 att, 511 yds, 5 TD, 7 rec, 154 yds, 2 TDWR Jim Beirne (NYG) has retired!The New York Giants' WR Jim Beirne has retired after 12 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 82 rec, 1269 yds, 8 TDLB Bill Bergey (Phi) has retired!The Philadelphia Eagles' LB Bill Bergey has retired after 11 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 376 Tck, 9 Sck, 3 Int, 1 Def TD, 6 FF, 3 FRCB Ken Houston (Was) has retired!The Washington Redskins' CB Ken Houston has retired after 13 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 220 Tck, 2 Sck, 7 Int, 2 Def TD, 5 FF, 4 FRRB Robert Newhouse (Dal) has retired!The Dallas Cowboys' RB Robert Newhouse has retired after 8 seasons. His presence in the locker room and on the field will be sorely missed.
He finished his career with 237 att, 1133 yds, 11 TD, 40 rec, 699 yds, 7 TD |
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