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Cream Of The Crop: Ranking The Top Ten Defensive Players In 2010

Posted: 12th June 2010 by Matt Miselis in NFL
A continuation of the cream of the crop series, the next series is ranking the top defensive players heading into 2010. I must warn you, some rankings will be surprising. However, with players againg, and young stars rising to the top, there will be new leaders on the top of the board. So I present to you, my top ten defensive players heading into 2010.Begin Slideshow

Pressure To Win: Five Head Coaches on the Hot Seat in 2010

Posted: 9th June 2010 by Matt Miselis in NFL
The 2010 season is no different than any other. Many coaches are facing the pressure to win this year to save their jobs. Last year, we had a few head coaches who were on the hot seat, but was able to save their job for at least another season. Now, whether new management has stepped in, or top players enter via trade or free agency, the pressure is on for these five ...
Tonight, the king will finally pitch from his throne. Stephen Strasburg, the number one overall pick from a year ago, makes his anticipated debut tonight, in the nation's capital of Washington, DC. If you were under a rock for the past two months, it might not have been a bad thing. The most hyped prospect in the history of baseball was showcased on every MLB outlet possible. All of his starts in Triple-A were ...
If you're a Detroit Lions fan, there is excitement about the organization going in a positive direction. The past few drafts show there is a change in direction as the franchise looks to climb out from the bottom of the league. In the 2010 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions took what seemed to be the likely selection in Ndamukong Suh, defensive tackle out of Nebraska. Suh showed his dominance in his senior season ...

Report: Oakland Raiders Taking A Mild Interest In Terrell Owens

Posted: 18th May 2010 by Matt Miselis in NFL
The Terrell Owens rumor mill should begin heating up in the upcoming months, and it made an interesting, but not surprising point today. This is about the Oakland Raiders showing some interest. According to ESPN's John Clayton, the Raiders are having talks about free agent Terrell Owens "internally" but are not ready to make a move.  Rotoworld.com reports that Tom Cable was heard on the radio saying the team is not interested in Owens. However, many ...
Today, I will begin my series "Cream of the Crop". This will consist of rankings from conference, team offense, defense, and more. The NFL season is just around the corner! With the 2010 NFL Draft completed, and minicamps beginning, there aren't many players out there that can make a drastic affect around the league. Thus, we have an idea of early contenders within both NFL conferences. Yes, injuries can be a factor, ...
It has been about three weeks since the suspension was handed down to Ben Roethlisberger. As minicamp approaches, the Steelers know Ben will miss at least four and possibly six games. To start the season, three quarterbacks will battle for the top spot: Byron Leftwich, Dennis Dixon, and Charlie Batch. Many people close to the situation believe Leftwich should be the starter. And according to Adam Schefter's report, via rotoworld.com, it is ...
Two weeks have nearly gone by since the suspension of Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers quarterback was handed at least four games, and it can go up to six pending the NFL office's decision. With that in mind, the Steelers have a quarterback controversy for the time being. A three quarterback battle currently stands between Dennis Dixon, Byron Leftwich, and Charlie Batch. Dixon started one game last season with Roethlisberger was injured, ...
With a week having gone by of the NFL Draft, power rankings begin getting released all across the internet world. With draft grades being handed out, mini-camps are now underway, along with the continuation of the free agent period. If you haven't seen ESPN's Power Rankings, you can check it ut here. Here is my critique on each of their selections.Begin Slideshow
With the first overall pick in the draft, the St. Louis Rams selected quarterback Sam Bradford. Destined for a franchise quarterback, the Rams nabbed Bradford and is now the face of the organization. But now the contract talks are beginning, and what we can guarantee, is Bradford getting the richest rookie contract (guaranteed money) without even stepping onto the field. Don't believe me? Well, there are a few reasons. I don't buy just because ...