NFL – 2015 SEASON REVIEW; PLAYOFF PICTURE

My 2015 preseason predictions held up reasonably well. I picked 9 of the 12 teams that made it to the playoffs. So how do I see the playoffs unfolding? | Jan 7, 8:24pm ET

NFL – 2015 PREDICTIONS

My 2014 preseason NFL predictions were spot on. So, who do I have this year to win the 2015 Super Bowl? | Sep 17, 2015 @ 2:40pm ET

NFL – JOHNNY MANZIEL: STOP SAYING AND START DOING

I’m sick of Johnny Manziel. Why do I have to see his name in the news constantly, even during the NFL off season? Why can’t he just put his nose to the grindstone, work on himself as a QB, and stay out of trouble? If you’re counting (and I am), every few weeks since 2015 started, there’s been something ...

NFL – TOM BRADY’S LEGACY AND DEFLATEGATE; SUGGESTED RANKING SYSTEM FOR SPORTS CHEATERS

After the "Deflategate" scandal, I came up with a ranking system that focuses on rating cheaters in pro sports based on the damage they may have caused to the integrity of their sport. | May 12, 2015, 4:42pm ET

NFL – RUSSELL WILSON FINALLY DESERVES OUR RESPECT

If you have some doubt in your mind right now about Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback Russell Wilson, you shouldn’t. Well, I understand if you feel that way, since before this past Sunday’s NFC Championship game, I had little confidence in him myself. He’s 5’103/8 and 200 lbs, for God’s sake. The average ...

NFL – MY PICK FOR 2014 MVP

Now that the 2014 NFL regular season is officially behind us and the playoff picture is now clear, it is time to have the awards conversation once again. Each year at this time, the Associated Press processes the votes of 50 sportswriters to determine awards for the following categories: offensive & defensive ...

NFL – 2014 PREDICTIONS

Now that the 2014 NFL season has happily arrived, my predictions as to each conference outcome and the Super Bowl are as follows: NFC NFC West Winner - Seahawks NFC South Winner - Saints NFC North Winner - Packers NFC East Winner - Eagles NFC Wild Card 1 - Cardinals NFC Wild Card 2 - Cowboys NFC ...

NFL – REACTION TO RAY RICE’S SUSPENSION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFSEASON ARREST

Yesterday, the NFL suspended Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice for the first two games of this season following his offseason arrest for alleged domestic violence against his wife. Much of the reaction on social media & on ESPN to this announcement has been one of outrage.  Namely, that Commissioner Goodell ...

NFL – DO TEAMS HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESTRICT OUT-OF-STATE TICKET SALES?

A very interesting law suit has recently been filed in Nevada Federal Court that could set an important precedent to which sports teams all over the US will greatly be affected. The case has to do with a Nevada man (John E. Williams, III) who sued the NFL and the Seattle Seahawks, among other parties, in Federal Court ...

NFL – NEW RULE TO PENALIZE PLAYERS FOR USING N-WORD IS LONG OVERDUE

The NFL’s competition committee will soon consider a rule that will penalize players for use of the N-word (a racial slur used against African-Americans) on the field. According to a CBSSports.com article dated February 21, 2014, the NFL will likely rule an automatic 15 yard penalty for first-time offenders and an ...

NFL – 2014 SUPER BOWL PREDICTION

The ultimate question for me when it comes down to determining the outcome of Super Bowl XLVIII between the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos:  Is Russell Wilson capable of keeping pace with Peyton Manning? If we were to just compare both quarterback’s 2013 stats side by side? No way. BUT... if Seattle’s ...

NFL – INSPIRED BY THE FA CUP: ADD ANOTHER “BOWL”

Under the current NFL setup, all 32 teams in the league compete for one singular goal during the course of the regular season: to win The Super Bowl. There are no other opportunities for teams to achieve accolades beyond this, except for individual coach and player performance awards given out at the end of each ...

NFL – 2013 SUPER BOWL PREDICTION

UPDATE, FEBRUARY 5, 2013:  Result - The Ravens beat the 49ers, 34-31.  The only solace I have postgame is knowing that my gut was right- this game was close & could have gone either way.  Unfortunately, costly mistakes & turnovers by San Francisco were the difference.  If only the 49ers could have been ...

NFL – THE MOST DISAPPOINTING TEAM IN 2012

No, the NY Jets are not the most disappointing NFL team in 2012 to me.  But, one could definitely build a case for them. Their 6-10 season was an embarrassment for the whole organization and fan base.  The Tim Tebow experiment backfired and created confidence issues in their #1 quarterback.  Unfortunately, this ...

NFL – WILL THE REAL TIM TEBOW PLEASE STEP FORWARD?

Is he the guy behind door #1?  This Tebow had a terrific college record, but his style of play will not translate well to the NFL.  Not ever. Is he behind door #2?  This Tebow can make it in the NFL if a team realizes that his passion and leadership skills along with his proven ability to win football games equal ...

NFL – DO YOU HAVE “NFL DTA”?

I’ve never been to San Francisco.  Yet, my favorite NFL team is the 49ers. What’s the connection? Um, I’m not quite sure.  But, I’ve been in love with that team since I was a little girl.  Instead of identifying with the local teams in the New York market where I lived, I had a poster of Joe Montana next ...