5 WRs I want to see back in the game
A look at which retired wide receivers I’d love to see back in the game
Another unfortnate reason for sports to work together
Is it time for sports to cross barriers and investigate further sudden cardiac arrest?
The problems with a QB controversy
It increasingly looks like the Patriots are heading head first into a quarterback controversy. The emergence of Bailey Zappe who replaced Brian Hoyer, who replaced Mac Jones during his injury has many recalling the Brady/Bledsoe battle which kick started the Patriots dynasty. Just to clear one thing up, Brian Hoyer isn’t part of this controversy.…
5 defensive players I want back in the game
As you’d imagine, we play a fair bit of Madden. Paul and I particularly enjoy franchise mode and the draft element – especially importing draft classes for future years. We also love finding the draft classes that contain players from the past which has inspired me to write a series of articles about which players…
Concussions & why all sports should figure it out
Concussions have been in the headlines again through this season so far. The fate of Tua has led those headlines and have led to officials focussing on the issue even more – and rightly so. It’s not just the NFL that is affected by concussion issues. On this side of the Atlantic we’re increasingly hearing…
Early Coach of the Year candidates
We mentioned it on the podcast last week and I’ve got round to actually writing this now! Wanted to take a quick look at who are the early candidates for Coach of the Year. Come January, the shortlist may have changed a fair bit but here’s the top five from our point of view Brian…
Quarterback Power Rankings – After 5 weeks
This year we are charting the status of Quarterbacks throughout the season in a positional Power Ranking. We’ve waited a few weeks to start posting these, as we wanted to wait for the season to settle down, so we don’t have to make rash opinions, such as Carson Wentz being in the top 10, or…
The case for the backup QB
We’re just over a quarter away through the season and already, 2022 feels like the year of the backup quarterback. So far we’ve had: Justin Herbert also came close to not starting the last couple of weeks and we even had an appearance for Tyrod Taylor who stepped in for Daniel Jones briefly a couple…
Chargers are Chargering again
The Chargers are one of those teams that it’s difficult to hate on. They’ve been consistent underachievers for a generation with their only ever Superbowl appearance coming in 1994 where a Steve Young led 49ers team blew them away. Most of us have always held a soft spot for the franchise, me included. This year…
Game management, or the lack thereof
Despite the substantial growth over the past decade, the NFL is still relatively small in the UK and as such when people find out why I’m such a fan I usually reply with something like ‘I love the tactical side of the game, it’s like chess played out with some of the most athletic people…
Who will 100% be missing the playoffs – or will they?
As we embark upon the first Sunday of the NFL season we’re at a high point for many teams. Only the Rams have a losing record at the moment whilst the unrealistic dreams of an unbeaten season live on for the fan bases of 31 other teams. In the real world though, there are fans…
The 2nd Year QB debate
Mac Jones, Zach Wilson, Justin Fields, Trey Lance and Trevor Lawrence, what lies ahead? The 5 men listed a-top this page are entering their second season in professional football and with their development tied so closely to the success or otherwise of the 5 franchises who selected them, it is worth us taking a look…
The 2022 Jets – cause for optimisim or another year of disaster?
They’re one of the franchises that we’d all agree have been in the top three of worst run teams over the course of the last 20 years, if not more. It’s a source of amusement for some, bemusement for their supporters. But are the New York Jets about to turn the corner? Opinions are divided…
Dear Baltimore – get it done.
Hopes remain that by the time you read this article, the Ravens would have done it but I’m not holding my breath. It’s time that the Ravens sort out the contract with Lamar Jackson. I know it’s not easy and that the silly precedent set by divisional rivals the Browns hasn’t helped things. Latest reports…
One wish for every NFC team
Hopes are high heading in to a new season. Even those teams who don’t expect to really win the Super Bowl, hope for positive steps forward after what might have been a turbulent 2021 season. So following on from the previous article, I’m going to list out one positive thing I’d like to see from…
One wish for every AFC team
Hopes are high heading in to a new season. Even those teams who don’t expectto really win the Super Bowl, hope for positive steps forward after what mighthave been a turbulent 2021 season. So in this, and the next article I’m goingto list out one positive thing I’d like to see from each team in…
Five rookies I’m looking forward to see this season
The draft process is one of our favourite parts of the NFL. But once all that is over and we’re through summer camps and other various off-season activities we’ll know which rookies have made the grade and are on 53 man rosters. We’re at that point now and as we hurtle towards the first game…
The top wide receivers
On our most recent podcast, Griff made the claim that Robert Woods was a top 15 wide receiver in the league. I was driving back from Ireland at the time and almost swerved off the road. It’s not to say that Woods isn’t a good receiver – I like him, always have. But had I…
Is the NFL too reactive and not proactive enough?
It’s been an offseason of discontent. More memorable than most for some very wrong reasons, namely the ongoing saga of Deshaun Watson. The original ‘punishment’ for Watson recommended by Judge Sue Robinson was for six games – cue general outcry and rightly so. I don’t suspect Judge Robinson recommend six games as that’s what she…
First Round Mock Draft
We’ve been away a while but getting back into the swing of things with the start of the draft now under three weeks. So to kick things off here’s a mock draft which we’ll also go through and have pulled apart on our next podcast! I’m not going to put trades in this version but…
The Divisional Round Preview
One step closer to the Super Bowl. This weekend we enter the Divisional Round of the playoffs, the veritable ‘quarter finals’ if you’re more used to a European view of tournaments. Four great games to look forward. Will we see some upsets? Maybe. The two No.1 seeds enter the fray this weekend with the Packers…
Three things the Jets need to do
Ah the Jets. Can’t even lose properly to give themselves the much coveted No.1 pick in the draft. This is an organisation that seems to go out of its way to fail. Every decision they seem to make tends to be the wrong one. They’re what the Browns were for such a long time. Maybe…
NFC 2020 Wildcard preview
Fast approaching wildcard weekend now! We looked at the AFC schedule a couple of days back and now we’ll look at the matchups in the NFC. The Packers won the right take to the week off and will be watching to see who they’ll be taking on come the Divisional Round next week. Rams (6)…
Watson & the Texans: What’s next?
Rumours abound yesterday kicked off by Mike Florio on ProFootball Talk that Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson was considering asking for a trade. Griff touched on the subject on a post at the end of last week predicting starting quarterbacks in the AFC through 2021 and whilst we all brushed it off as ‘yeah it could…
AFC 2020 Wildcard preview
The regular season is in the rear view mirror and we now hurtle towards a new expanded playoffs in a year where everything seems to have changed! We briefly reviewed the playoffs in this weeks podcast but here’s a bit more of the same! Colts (7) @ Bills (2) The Bills are coming into the…
The starting QB’s of 2021 in the AFC West
The QB position may be about to face its biggest shake-up around the league in years, as starting veterans retire or move elsewhere, new faces are drafted in and long-serving backups finally achieve the promotion they so desire. Here is my view on the week 1 starting QBs in the AFC West in September 2021…
The starting QB’s of 2021 in the AFC South
The QB position may be about to face its biggest shake-up around the league in years, as starting veterans retire or move elsewhere, new faces are drafted in and long-serving backups finally achieve the promotion they so desire. Here is my view on the week 1 starting QBs in the AFC South in September 2021…
Three things the Jags need to do
It’s that time of the year where the regular season is coming to an end (or is at an end by the time you read this!) and some teams are heading to the playoffs. For those that aren’t, they look to the horizon where free agency, the draft and a new season is starting to…
The starting QB’s of 2021 in the AFC North
The QB position may be about to face its biggest shake-up around the league in years, as starting veterans retire or move elsewhere, new faces are drafted in and long-serving backups finally achieve the promotion they so desire. Here is my view on the week 1 starting QBs in the AFC North in September 2021…
The starting QB’s of 2021 in the AFC East
The QB position may be about to face its biggest shake-up around the league in years, as starting veterans retire or move elsewhere, new faces are drafted in and long-serving backups finally achieve the promotion they so desire. Here is my view on the week 1 starting QBs in the AFC East in September 2021…
A too early mock draft
I couldn’t resist getting in my own early mock draft. Sure, the order’s going to change over the next few days/weeks but it’s just good fun to start looking forward to draft season, especially if your teams regular season is already over! Just to note, this particular draft isn’t what I think will actually happen,…
Black Monday predictions 2020
2020 has been a pretty horrendous year for most. But for some NFL head coaches, the start of 2021 won’t exactly buck the trend. The Monday following Week 17’s spate of matches is affectionately known as ‘Black Monday’ where underperforming NFL franchises make the decision as to whether to part ways with their coaching and/or…
Why winning wasn’t the end of the world for the Jets
The Jets won’t end 2020 with a winless season. They won’t join the 2008 Lions or 2017 Browns with that title and for that I’m glad. It’s all good fun when you’re not a fan of those teams to watch and hope for the rare occurence, but for the fans, players and staff I don’t…
All I Want for Christmas: NFC edition
This week am turning my attention to the NFC to see which each team would like Santa Claus to bring them! Dallas Cowboys This has been a very disappointing season. The Cowboys started off with so much promise with all their offensive stars and a brand new coach and it’s just been one big let…
All I Want for Christmas: AFC edition
It’s that time of the year where we all start making Christmas wishes (well, for anyone under the age of ten that might start in June!). So here today let’s plot out the biggest Christmas wishes for the AFC teams! Buffalo Bills A consistent running game is in order in Buffalo. The Bills have transformed…
New coaches, new GMs and ageing quarterbacks
There’ll be two teams going into the off season with spots to fill at both GM and coach and quarterbacks who would be considered veteran. Both the Falcons and the Lions have parted ways with front office and head coaches. The Falcons have Matt Ryan (35) installed as long term quarterback, the Lions have Matthew…
NFL and COVID inconsistencies
Right at the start, I’m going to caveat this piece by saying how generally, the NFL has done a good job in managing COVID and in getting as many games played as there has been with minimum disruptions. But I feel we’re on the precipice of scheduling and punishment chaos. Let’s look at Week 12s…
Bill O’Brien is not a GM
Bill O’Brien has made a number of questionable trades as his time as GM in Houston. The latest may prove that he’s out of his depth!
One player every team could target in free agency
Every team has some money to spend in free agency, some more than most. Here’s a look at one player each team could go after to fill a need
The Super Bowl 2020 drinking game
The Super Bowl is this coming weekend, and the media will be keen to tell you that this is the biggest single event in the whole of sports. How true that is I’ll leave up them to prove, but it’s still usually an epic night with friends and family. The NFL always time it perfectly…
Team of the Decade: Defence
We’ve looked at the offence, now to look at which defensive players make our Team of the Decade
Team of the Decade: Offence
A look back at the best players on offense in the NFL. Who makes our team of the decade?
Where do the Browns go next?
Looking at what the Browns should do next following the departures of head coach Kitchens and GM John Dorsey
The long goodbye
The inevitable is about to happen and the the long goodbye is almost at an end. The end of an era in Dallas as Garrett is jetisoned.
Coaches on the hot seat
A look at which NFL coaches are on the hot seat as the 2019 regular season comes to an end and we prepare for ‘Black Monday’
The Snap Podcast 