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Free Agency Opens with a Bang: Peppers Signs with Chicago
March 6th, 2010 
Nathan Nau According to ESPN’s John Clayton, Julius Peppers’ six-year deal with the Bears is worth a record-setting $91.5 million. Clayton reports that Peppers could make even more if he hits escalators based on Pro Bowls, sacks, and Defensive POY honors. He’s guaranteed $42 million, which is a league record. Peppers is now the highest-paid non-QB in football. Chicago promised to come out spending, and has delivered.
Posted in NFL 2010 News 
Tags: Houston Texans, Julius Peppers, Karlos Dansby, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants 
No Comments »Marvin Harrison being Investigated by the FBI
January 15th, 2010 Nathan Nau The FBI has reportedly joined the Philadelphia police department’s investigation into Marvin Harrison’s role in the shooting death of a convicted drug dealer last summer. Before he lapsed into a coma, the victim told police on the scene that he believed the shooting was related to an April, 2008 assault by Harrison in the same [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Marvin Harrison, New England Patriots, New York Giants No Comments »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 [...]
Mike Shanahan to be hired as Redskins Coach
January 5th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Washington Post is reporting that the Washington Redskins will name Mike Shanahan their next head coach on Tuesday, “barring unforeseen glitches.” The contract is rumored to be worth nearly $50 million. Shanahan arrived at club headquarters at 3ET Monday. The rest of the Skins’ coaching staff will reportedly undergo a “sweeping change,” with Bengals [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 News Tags: Denver Broncos, Mike Shanahan, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins No Comments »Week 17 Predictions
January 2nd, 2010 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 73-36 (9-6 in week 16) and I’m a shade behind the ESPN leader (Hodge) at a winning percentage of 66% to 68%. Indianapolis @ Buffalo Prediction: Buffalo 21, Indianapolis 9. The Indianapolis Colts [...]
Week 16 Studs and Duds
December 30th, 2009 Nathan Nau Studs: Tom Brady and Wes Welker: Brady completed 23 of 26 passes for 267 yards and four touchdowns to lead New England Patriots to a 35-7 victory over the Jaguars. Once again, Brady’s main target was Welker, who caught 13 passes for 138 yards. Welker has now caught at least 10 passes in seven games [...]
The Giants don’t want to part ways with Umenyiora
December 29th, 2009 Nathan Nau According to Profootballtalk.com, the Giants have “no desire” to release or trade DE Osi Umenyiora after this season. The franchise reportedly believes Umenyiora’s comments following Sunday’s loss, which indicated he doesn’t expect to be back in New York next year, are simply Umenyiora latest attempt to get a new contract and/or he has been frustrated [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 News Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Umenyiora No Comments »Chris Johnson Nears 2,000 Yards Rushing
December 26th, 2009 Nathan Nau Titans RB Chris Johnson rushed 21 times for 142 yards with one touchdown and added three catches for 37 yards in Friday night’s loss to the Chargers. Johnson broke 100 rushing yards for the 10th straight game and is now 128 yards away from 2,000 rushing yards on the season. The Titans left him in [...]
Week 13 Studs
December 8th, 2009 Nathan Nau Bruce Gradkowski: Who would ever have thought that this much traveled quarterback would make the list two times in a three week period? In what appears to be the new long-term starter, Gradkowski threw for a career-high 308 yards and three TDs, including a pair to rookie speedster Louis Murphy in the final six minutes, [...]
Week 12 Predictions
November 26th, 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 52-27 (12-4 in week 11) and I’m a shade behind the ESPN leader (Hodge) at a winning percentage of 66% to 70%. Green Bay @ Detroit Prediction: Green Bay Packers 28, Detroit [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 Predictions Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL No Comments »