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Manning Leads Colts Past Ravens
January 18th, 2010 
Nathan Nau Colts QB Peyton completed 30-of-44 passes for 246 yards, two touchdowns and one interception to lead the Indianapolis Colts over the Ravens in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, 20-3. Manning averaged just 5.6 yards per attempt against a tough Ravens defense, but he was able to lead the offense on multiple scoring drives with [...]
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Saturday’s NFL Playoff Preview
January 16th, 2010 Nathan Nau Arizona (11-6) at New Orleans (13-3) After coming out on top in the highest-scoring postseason game in NFL history, the Arizona Cardinals are preparing for another offensive shootout when they invade New Orleans on Saturday afternoon. The key matchup of the game will be the Cardinals inconsistent defense versus the Saints high-powered and rested offense. [...]
Davis Still Mulling Options
January 16th, 2010 Nathan Nau A resolution to the Raiders’ head coaching situation is not expected until next week. Per the Associated Press, “(coach Tom) Cable had not had a second straight day of meetings with owner Al Davis as of early Friday afternoon.” The two did meet on Thursday, although the length of the meeting varies depending on who [...]
Playoff Power Rankings
January 8th, 2010 Nathan Nau 1. Colts (14-2): Should be considered the favorite to win it all. 2. Chargers (13-3): Really came on at the end, even with not running game. 3. Saints (13-3): Stumbled at the end, but could represent a deep NFL. 4. Cowboys (11-5): The New Orleans Saints would have home field advantage if they meet in [...]
The Bucs Retain Raheem Morris as Head Coach
January 6th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Bucs have informed first year head coach Raheem Morris that he will be retained in 2010. Morris’ team finished 3-13, which was good for dead last in the weak NFC South. The blame can partially be placed on a rookie QB, defensive playcalling turnover and the fact that the Bucs where young at several [...]
Brandon Marshall Benched Again!
January 4th, 2010 Nathan Nau Just when it seemed that Brandon Marshall turned the corner and was establishing himself as one of the top wide receivers in the league, Marshall and Denver Head Coach Josh are at odds over Marshall announcing to the media that he will not play on Sunday. McDaniels announced Friday he’s benching Marshall, his Pro Bowl [...]
Steelers sign WR Joey Galloway
December 23rd, 2009 Nathan Nau The Pittsburg Steelers have signed WR Joey Galloway, formerly of the Patriots. He replaces Limas Sweed, who is out for the season with an “illness.” Galloway will be the Steelers’ No. 4 receiver at best behind Santonio Holmes, Hines Ward, and Mike Wallace. The 38-year-old has been out of the league since getting released by [...]
Week 12 Power Rankings
December 9th, 2009 Nathan Nau 1. Saints (12-0): With the way they beat the Pats, the New Orleans Saints deserve the top spot. 2. Colts (12-0): Should be in big game. 3. Vikings (10-2): The Cardinals exploited their weaknesses. 4. Bengals (9-3): Who would have thought they could be division champions? 5. Cardinals (8-4): Peaking at the right time. 6. [...]
Reggie Bush won’t be a Saint in 2010
December 2nd, 2009 Nathan Nau Yahoo’s Jason Cole reports that the Saints do not plan on bringing back Reggie Bush in 2010. Bush is scheduled to make $8 million in 2010, which is an extremely large amount for a change-of-pace back. According to Cole, even if 2010 is an uncapped season the Saints will still part ways with the off-injured [...]
Dwight Freeney will not play Sunday
November 29th, 2009 Nathan Nau Dwight Freeney (abdomen) did not travel to Houston Texans and will not play against the Texans. It’s a little surprising because Freeney has been playing hurt for awhile now and the Colts never seemed too concerned about this injury. Freeney, who is currently No. 4 in the NFL with 9 1/2 sacks, will be missed [...]