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En Fuego: Five NFL Coaches on the Hot Seat

Posted: 20th May 2010 by David Barton in NFL
The average tenure of an NFL head coach is just over two-and-a-half years. Every year, coaches go into the season with uncertainty towards the future. Some have a make-the-playoffs-or-end-up-in-the-Monday-night-football-booth situation, while others just have to win more games than they lose. Only three coaches have been in the league longer than 10 years—Jeff Fisher, Andy Reid, and Bill Belichick. I wonder why anyone would want to be an NFL head coach?   Eric Mangini: ...

New York Jets: Seeing Stars, Leave?

Posted: 18th May 2010 by David Barton in NFL
Have you ever been to the super market, taken a ticket, and waited in line for what seems to be in eternity? In 2011, the Jets will have seven unrestricted free agents and 17 restricted free agents. Add to that All-Pro corner, Darrelle Revis wants to restructure his contract which expires in 2013, most likely wanting to become the highest-paid player at his position. Revis is only scheduled to only make ...

Buffalo Bills: The New Raiders?

Posted: 6th May 2010 by David Barton in NFL
With the first pick in the 2011 NFL draft the Buffalo Bills select... I fully expect to hear that come draft day next year. As Mike "the situation" from the Jersey shore would say, Buffalo looks like a "grenade". The 4-3 scheme of old is out, in with the 3-4! Trent Edwards was called salvageable by head coach Chan Gailey, is that good or bad. My guess is that Buffalo ...

Fast Forward: 2011 NFL Draft Prospects

Posted: 28th April 2010 by David Barton in NFL
It's very early to look at the 2011 NFL draft class, as injuries, scheme changes, and outside influences can affect the development of the most talented prospects. Based on the early looks, next year figures to be another deep draft class. The defensive line seems to very deep again this year with an abundance of playmakers. The quarterback class is much improved with as many as three going in the ...

Fast Forward: A Look Into The 2011 NFL Draft

Posted: 26th April 2010 by David Barton in NFL
It's very early to look at the 2011 NFL draft class, as injuries, scheme changes and outside influences can affect the development of talented prospects. Based on the early looks, next year figures to be another deep draft class. The defensive line position will be very deep again with an abundance of playmakers. The quarterback class is much improved with as many as three going in the top half of the draft. Here is a look ...