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Pierre Thomas Banged Up
January 2nd, 2010 
Nathan Nau Saints RB Pierre Thomas (ribs) has been ruled out for Week 17. Reggie Bush will likely start against the Panthers, though Mike Bell is a better bet for carries and touchdowns. Thomas’ ribs are only bruised, so he’s likely just being sat for precautionary reasons. Thomas should be ready for the playoffs, especially since the [...]
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Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, Pierre Thomas 
No Comments »Brandon Marshall Injured in Practice
December 31st, 2009 Nathan Nau Broncos WR Brandon Marshall suffered a potentially severe pull or strain of his hamstring in Wednesday’s practice, according to CBS 4 Denver. The contract-year wideout came up limping at the end of a drill and was holding his right leg as the Denver Broncos medical staff took him to the locker room for evaluation. He [...]
Terrell Suggs is Out for the Year
November 18th, 2009 Nathan Nau According to agent Gary Wichard, Ravens OLB/DE Terrell Suggs’ Week 10 knee injury may cost him the rest of 2009. Wichard practically spitting fire on what he is calling a “cheap shot” by Brady Quinn. “Brady launched himself into a defenseless player,” he said. “You’re a quarterback, dude. You can’t tackle, so don’t take a [...]
JaMarcus Russell Benched!
November 16th, 2009 Nathan Nau Raiders coach Tom Cable refused to commit to JaMarcus Russell as his starting quarterback in Sunday’s post-game press conference. Owner Al Davis is a Russell supporter, at one point even calling the bumbling quarterback “a great player,” so beat reporter Jerry McDonald suggests that Cable’s stance will most likely cost Cable his job in the [...]
Clinton Portis: Out for the Year?
November 15th, 2009 Nathan Nau Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis is still feeling the aftereffects from his concussion, which the Washington Post reports is “stirring questions about whether he might sit out the remainder of the season.” “He came in today. He still has a little, I don’t know, if it was like a ringing in his head,” coach Jim [...]
Week 9 Predictions
November 13th, 2009 Nathan Nau Each week I will fearlessly predict the outcomes of all the NFL games on the schedule. To date, I hold a record of 31-17 (8-5 in week 9) and I’m a shade behind the leading ESPN experts (Hoge, Mortensen and Accuscore) with a prediction rate of 65% to 69%. Here are the picks for this [...]
Wes Welker: The Little Giant
November 10th, 2009 Nathan Nau Wesley Carter “Wes” Welker is one of only two players in NFL history to convert a field goal and an extra point, record a tackle, field a punt and kickoff return all in the same game.
Posted in NFL Player Bio Tags: Miami Dolphins, New England Patriot, San Diego Chargers, Wes Welker No Comments »Is the Wildcat Evolving?
November 8th, 2009 Nathan Nau Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said he’s gaining confidence in Ronnie Brown’s ability to throw the ball out of the Wildcat. This is naturally the next step in the evolution of the Wildcat, as Brown must be able to throw out of it in order to keep the secondary honest. Sparano said Brown has been working [...]
Ty Law Signs with the Broncos
November 7th, 2009 Nathan Nau The Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with CB Ty Law. Law, 35, can be linked with Broncos coach Josh McDaniels while he played for New England. Law will provide solid depth at nickel back behind Champ Bailey and Andre’ Goodman. Between Bailey, FS Brian Dawkins, and Law, the Denver Broncos’ league-oldest back end now [...]
Week 7 Predictions
October 30th, 2009 Nathan Nau Each week I will fearlessly predict the outcomes of all the NFL games on the schedule. To date, I hold a record of 17-8 and I’m a shade behind the leading ESPN expert, Schefter, with a prediction rate of 68% to 72%. Here are the picks for this week: Miami Dolphins @ New York Jets [...]