February 2011

Monthly Archive

R.I.P. Shawn Lee and Ricky Bell: R.I.P. R.I.P. DT Shawn Lee, who passed away Saturday night in Raleigh, North Carolina at the age of 44.  Lee was drafted in 1988 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played college football at Northern Alabama. Lee, was one [+] Cuts: **I'm Out** A few teams were busy today releasing players.  The biggest name to be released was probably Clinton Portis.  Last year, for the Redskins, he only ran for 227 yards in 5 games.  The Jets and [+] Little Known Black History: 1st Head Coach: **The Original Head Honcho** The first black head coach in the modern era of the NFL was Art Shell.  Shell was the head coach of the Los Angeles Raiders on two separate occasions (the second time the [+] 40 Anyone?: The 40 yard dash is one of the most important workout criteria at the NFL combine each year.  True, game speed (in pads) is different than actually running without pads and being clocked.  But many players have [+] Updated NFL News: "I am tired of being asked when will I ever play a full NFL season!" Here’s the latest updated NFL news: No new updates on the CBA negotiations, please hurry up and get something [+] Rudy Rude’s 1st Round Mock Draft: "I am a icon and entertainer" This years draft has some awesome talent in it.  Here is my first round mock draft.  This is an exclusive look at how I think things may go, not taking into [+] Line and Defense Top 5 Draft Prospects: **Could the Best Defensive Player in this Draft be One that Didn't Play Last Year?** This draft class has at least six of  the top 10 picks that will be defensive players and there will be as [+] R.I.P Dave Duerson: Dave Duerson (1960- 2011) Dave Duerson played for the Chicago Bears, New York Giants, and Phoenix Cardinals from 1983- 1993.  He was a member of the Super Bowl winning 1985 Bears as well as the 1990 New [+] Little Known Black History: Pre NFL Players: Charles Follis (1879-1910) The state of Ohio has a long history with the sport of football.  The Ohio League was one of the earliest professional football leagues in the world.  There were several black players that paved [+] It’s a safety, safety, safety world!: "I can still lay the wood, just ask Clinton Portis, you gonna miss me St. Louis" With the CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) set to expire on March 3, NFL teams are starting cut their ties with players [+]