Ranking the 2012 Free Agents: Outside Linebackers
While the class of free agent middle linebackers is a strong one, the same cannot be said for the outside ‘backers. This group doesn’t quite have the same depth, although there are a couple of standouts who could make a significant impact for their new teams. The most glaring difference, however, is probably the lack [...]
2011 PFF All-NFC South Team
I’m not sure if this article wouldn’t be better titled “All-Saints offense” and “All-Falcons defense” because of the majority each team is featured in those respective units. It’s not all good news for New Orleans, however, as three of their best players are set to become free agents. The fact the Bucs have just two participants [...]
2011 PFF All-NFC East Team
The NFC East’s all division team almost perfectly reflects the final standings. The three top teams (the Giants, Eagles and Cowboys) are all well represented while the cellar dwelling Redskins had just five players make it. It’s a testament to the talent level in the division that so many quality players missed out. Even scoring [...]
Stories of the Season: Front Office Success
While the lockout hurt football in many ways, it did create an interesting dynamic with regard to the offseason. With the draft before free agency, teams sought more so than ever to fill immediate needs. Certain organizations did so better than others and, while it’s obviously too early to analyze the class as a whole, [...]
Re-Focused – Patriots @ NY Jets, Week 10
There was surprisingly little pregame talk prior to this primetime AFC East showdown as each team, probably wisely, decided to let their play do the talking. The final score doesn’t tell the whole story here as the Jets commanded periods of play but failed to capitalize on their opportunities. Muffed punts and missed field goals [...]
Re-Focused – Bears @ Eagles, Week 9
Monday Night Football was the occasion as the Bears picked up a big win to move to 5-3, enhancing their own playoff prospects at the expense of an Eagles side that dropped to 3-5 to re-enter desperation mode. The game itself was a back and forth encounter with Philadelphia once again holding a lead into [...]
Three to Focus on – Bears @ Eagles, Week 9
PFF’s John Breitenbach breaks down this week’s matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles
PFF Preview 2011 – New York Giants
The New York Giants were 9-4 at one stage last year and, with a convincing lead in their week 15 matchup against the Eagles, seemed poised to claim another NFC East crown. Then came the comeback. After that heart breaking loss to their rivals, Philadelphia, the Giants couldn’t match the high powered Packers’ offense going [...]
First Impressions – Texans @ 49ers
It started well for the San Francisco 49ers with an Ahmad Brooks interception return for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage. Unfortunately that was the only highlight in a whole half of action. Even though his defense couldn’t stop the high powered Houston Texans offense, Jim Harbaugh pulled his starters after only a [...]
First Impressions – Falcons @ Steelers
If there’s one thing Pittsburgh knows how to do well its football, even preseason football. The atmosphere in the stadium was amazing and one could be forgiven for thinking these two were playing in a game that really mattered. . The first half was a far cry from the defensive battle we saw last year [...]
