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Steve Shoup wrote a new post, , on the site Fanspeak's NFC North Blog

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:15:04 +0000

By Guest Writer Tommy Nelson:

Now I know I’ll catch hell for putting a rookie and Reggie White together in the same boat. Some might even call me blasphemes for even considering the notion. Since Datone […]

Steve Shoup wrote a new post, Quick Thoughts From Mike Shanahan's Press Conference After OTA's:, on the site Fanspeak Washington Redskins Blog

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:58 +0000

On if Griffin III could play in the season opener without playing in the preseason:

“It’s hard to say. Probably not…. Do you mean in a preseason game or in practice? You’d have to practice against yourself, not […]

Steve Shoup wrote a new post, Status of the AFC North, on the site Fanspeak's AFC North

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:17:08 +0000

By Guest Writer Josh Essig:
Where do we begin with this division? The division as presently assembled, boasts one of the better three-team competitions throughout the league, however loses credibility with the […]

Willypops wrote a new post, Top 10 Thursdays: NFL Player Nicknames Modern Era Part II, on the site Fanspeak NFL Blog

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:43:26 +0000

#1-5 / #6-10 / Honorable Mention / PRE-Modern Era Top 10 Nicknames

# 5 – “Broadway Joe”
Joe Namath. “Broadway Joe”. Use them interchangeably. No matter which way you go everybody knows […]

Matt Pearce wrote a new post, NFL Weekly Transaction Tracker, on the site Fanspeak NFL Blog

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:52 +0000

By Staff Writer Matt Pearce:
Unlike last week, there is more then one move that is worthy of being discussed here.
LB Brian Urlacher retires
Another great NFL career has come to an end this offseason. Urlacher […]

Willypops wrote a new post, Top 10 Thursdays: Top 10 NFL Player Nicknames (Modern Era), on the site Fanspeak NFL Blog

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:06:20 +0000

By Willypops:

In last week’s Top 10 Thursdays installment we featured the top 10 nicknames of NFL players from the pre-modern era (prior to 1970). This week, we are going to take a look at the top 10 […]

Steve Shoup wrote a new post, Top 10 Thursdays: Top 10 NFL Player Nicknames (Modern Era), on the site Fanspeak NFL Blog

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:05:55 +0000

By Willypops:

In last week’s Top 10 Thursdays installment we featured the top 10 nicknames of NFL players from the pre-modern era (prior to 1970). This week, we are going to take a look at the top 10 […]

Matt Pearce wrote a new post, Ravens Sign Rookie Arthur Brown, on the site Fanspeak.com's Baltimore Ravens Blog

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:41:49 +0000

Earlier in the day, I talked about LB Arthur Brown missing OTAs due to sports hernia surgery. Now, Brown has signed his rookie contract with the Ravens.

All that is known right now about the contract is that […]

Mark Bullock wrote a new post, The Zone Blitz, on the site Fanspeak Washington Redskins Blog

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:54:56 +0000

The big focus on the Redskins this off-season (bar Robert Griffin III's knee, of course) has been on the defensive side of the ball. They spent four draft picks on defense, three in the secondary, to go along with […]

Steve Shoup wrote a new post, Steelers Preparation for 2013 Season, on the site Fanspeak's AFC North

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:13:43 +0000

By Guest Writer Carlos Toro:

It's no surprise that the AFC North rivalry games are intense and highly physical. So now that the Baltimore Ravens are king of the hill, how are their very bitter rival, the […]

Steve Shoup wrote a new post, Jay-Z Has 99 Problems, But A Quarterback Ain’t One; Geno Smith Signs To Roc Nation Sports, on the site Fanspeak's AFC East Blog

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:39:45 +0000

By Guest Writer Mark Albano:

It’s official, New York Jets Rookie Geno Smith is the newest member of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports agency, joining the ranks of Yankee slugger Robinson Cano and Notre Dame Women’s […]

Steve Shoup wrote a new post, Ranking the Titans Tight Ends, on the site Fanspeak's AFC South

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:00:08 +0000

In the coming weeks I will do a series of posts on the Tennessee Titans and how their players stack up at each position. These Tiers are an indication of what talent level can reasonably be expected of each player […]

Matt Pearce wrote a new post, Joe Flacco's Weight Gain, on the site Fanspeak.com's Baltimore Ravens Blog

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:44:39 +0000

Time for more news from the Ravens' OTAs. This time, it involves an offensive player who has already made lots of news this offseason. This player, is quarterback Joe Flacco.

Flacco has been in the news this […]

Matt Pearce wrote a new post, Arthur Brown Has Surgery, on the site Fanspeak.com's Baltimore Ravens Blog

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:05:29 +0000

When the Baltimore Ravens started their organized team activities (OTAs) this week, there was one key player who was there but didn't participate. That player is inside linebacker Arthur Brown.

Brown, a […]

Steve Shoup wrote a new post, Should the NFL Consider Longer Seasons?, on the site Fanspeak NFL Blog

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:48:54 +0000

By Guest Writer Brian Sprowl:

The NFL is looking to maximize its product by making the games worth more than the already are. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the possibility of shaving off two of […]

NySportsFan24 wrote a new post, Reviewing the Dolphins Off Season, on the site Fanspeak's AFC East Blog

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:35:04 +0000

The Dolphins definitely made a lot of noise in free agency this season. I will go into the many moves I liked and the moves I did not like, as well as break down their draft.

The first move that comes to mind […]

John Manuel wrote a new post, Point-Counterpoint: Should RGIII Start the Season if He Can't Play in the Preseason? , on the site Fanspeak Washington Redskins Blog

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:45 +0000

By Staff Writers John Manuel & Steve Shoup:
If you’re tired of hearing about if Robert Griffin III will be ready to start the season, then the wedding gift talk may have been a much needed break for you. We have […]

Steve Shoup wrote a new post, Top 50 Fantasy Football Running backs Part III, on the site Fanspeak Fantasy Football

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:45:57 +0000

26. Lamar Miller, Miami Dolphins:
-With Reggie Bush in Detroit, Lamar Miller is the favorite to take over as the lead back role in Miami. Miller should get a large percentage of the carries and could be an […]

Steve Shoup wrote a new post, Top 50 Fantasy Running back Rankings: Part II, on the site Fanspeak Fantasy Football

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:45:51 +0000

11. Stevan Ridley, New England Patriots:
-Ridley should once again be one of the better fantasy backs this year, after he broke out for 1,300+ combined yards and 12 touchdowns. Though like Alfred Morris, Ridley […]

Steve Shoup wrote a new post, Top 50 Fantasy Running back Rankings:, on the site Fanspeak Fantasy Football

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:45:41 +0000

*Note these are non-PPR or Dynasty rankings

Backs 1-10 | Backs 11-25 | Backs 26-50
1. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings:
-As if there was any doubt here, Peterson is the definitive number one. While there is […]