Athlon Sports Features
NFL: Free Agency Preview
The craziness of NFL free agency begins Friday. Mike Nahrstedt previews the upcoming open-market period and explains what could happen if a new CBA isn't reached before Friday.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Combine - Defense
Put down your stopwatch and step away from the orange cones, the NFL Scouting Combine is officially over. Check out which defensive players made the most of their job interview in Indianapolis.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Combine - Offense
While the Vancouver Olympics were wrapping up, the NFL Scouting Combine was just getting started. Check out which offensive players made the most of their job interview in Indianapolis.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Lockout Would Cost League Too Much
The NFL, by any calculation, is at the height of its all-time popularity. So it would be a shame if the owners and players managed to screw that up with a 2011 lockout.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Athlon's All-AFC and All-NFC Teams
The Pro Bowl has turned into a joke, but that doesn't mean the league's All-Stars should be discounted. Here's how Pro Bowl lineups would look if it were up to Athlon Sports, plus picks for the major award winners.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Athlon's All-Rookie Team
Some of them were the stars of last April's Draft and others flew under the radar, but all of Athlon's Rookie Team members excelled in their first season in the league.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Greatest Moments in Super Bowl History
We prepare you for Super Sunday with a little history lesson. Our writers have gone list crazy in identifying the best of the best in the 43-game history of the Super Bowl.
[FULL STORY]NFL: End of the year power rankings
The NFL playoffs are set to begin this weekend but first, Mike Nahrstedt wraps up the regular season with the final edition of his Power Rankings column.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 17 Preview
It's the final week of the NFL's regular season, and that means there are some huge games on the slate ... and plenty of unimportant ones. Mike Nahrstedt runs through them all in his Week 17 Preview.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 16 Power Rankings
The Colts sat their starters and took their first loss of the season, but did Mike Nahrstedt bump them from the top spot of this week's power rankings?
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 15 Preview
The Bengals play one of their biggest games of the season Sunday at San Diego with very heavy hearts. Mike Nahrstedt looks at that game and the other 14 on the weekend slate in his Week 15 preview.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 14 Preview
We have reached the season’s quarter pole, the point at which the big games get bigger and the lesser games start to fall off the map entirely. Mike Nahrstedt looks at them all in his Week 14 NFL Preview.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 13 Power Rankings
The Colts and Saints remained undefeated in decidedly different fashions this week but they're both still atop this week's power rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 13 Preview
The Titans seem to be a team of destiny, but they will face their stiffest challenge yet against undefeated Indianapolis this week. Mike Nahrstedt looks at that and the other 14 games on the Week 13 NFL slate.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 12 Power Rankings
What a weekend of football. The Thanksgiving Day games were pretty much snoozers, but Sunday brought a number of come-from-behind wins and Monday showcased the powerful Saints. Mike Nahrstedt sorts through the excitement to bring you his Week 12 NFL power rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 12 Preview
The Thanksgiving appetizers are in the bag but there's still plenty of football left to be played in Week 12. Mike Nahrstedt takes a look at the remaining 13 games on the slate.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 11 Power Rankings
The AFC North had a breakdown this week as all four teams lost close games. Mike Nahrstedt sorts out the week's results and dishes out the latest edition of his NFL power rankings.
[FULL STORY]NFL: Week 11 Preview
It's a Bruce Springsteen-themed edition of the weekly NFL preview as Mike Nahrstedt takes a look at all 15 NFL games on the weekend slate.
[FULL STORY]Fantasy Updates - PlayerScope
Sammie Stroughter
Stroughter suffered a broken foot in Week 15 and has been put on Injured Reserve....
[FULL STORY]Michael Clayton
According to Tampa Bay, Clayton will be out of action until Week 15 or 16 because of a knee injury. Fantasy owners, however, won't miss him much since he hasn't been very productive this season. Maurice Stovall will replace him in the starting lineup....
[FULL STORY]Byron Leftwich
Leftwich (elbow) was placed on injured reserve, ending his 2009 season....
[FULL STORY]Antonio Bryant
The knee problem that has sidelined Bryant the last few games has improved. He practiced fully on Friday and is expected to see action in Week 11....
[FULL STORY]Connor Barth
The Bucs released Shane Andrus and replaced him with Barth, who becomes the team's third kicker this season. Barth made 10 of 12 field goal attempts in a 10-game run as a rookie with Kansas City last season. He was signed by the Dolphins in the offseason but was released before the season....
[FULL STORY]Josh Freeman
After Byron Leftwich and Josh Johnson failed, the Bucs have turned to Freeman as their starting QB. Coach Raheem Morris said the rookie would make his first NFL start in Week 9, following their bye week....
[FULL STORY]B.J. Askew
Askew missed last week six's game due to injuries he suffered in a minor car accident. After being evaluated this week it was determined that he will miss the remainder of the season. Earnest Graham is expected to handle the fullback duties. There is a possibility of the Bucs signing another FB....
[FULL STORY]Earnest Graham
He has been fighting a hamstring injury, but is now practicing full speed and should be available to play this week. The Buccaneers are struggling on offense and need help with the running game. Cadillac Williams and Derrick Ward are currently in the rotation along with Graham....
[FULL STORY]Josh Johnson
Johnson has been moved into the starting lineup following the benching of Byron Leftwich....
[FULL STORY]Cadillac Williams
The Bucs released their depth chart heading into Week 1 and lo and behold, Williams is listed as the starter. He is followed by Derrick Ward and Earnest Graham. Williams looked strong in his lone preseason appearance (eight carries for 54 yards), but considering he is coming back from his second major knee surgery in two years, this development is truly remarkable....
[FULL STORY]Kellen Winslow
Winslow has been traded by Cleveland to Tampa Bay for undisclosed draft picks. The oft-injured Winslow is expected to move ahead of Alex Smith and Jerramy Stevens in the starting lineup. The Browns haven't commented on their tight end situation, but they have a talent in Martin Rucker who was taken in the fourth round of last year's draft....
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Vacchiano: Patroits are the favorites in '07
A lot of things can change between now and next February. But the events of draft weekend, and some of the events of the two months before, have Ralph Vacchiano convinced that the Pats are the early favorite to win Super Bowl XLII.
Vacchiano: Quinn's value being overlooked
No player in this year’s draft has seen his stock yo-yo more than former Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn. Ralph Vacchiano says the "Golden Boy" will be a great pick up for whichever team doesn't out-think themselves.
Vacchiano: NFL must send message to teams
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Pacman Jones and Chris Henry on Tuesday for their off-the-field problems. Ralph Vacchiano applauds the decision but says the league should focus on punishing the teams as well.
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