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2011 NFL Draft: What Are the Kansas City Chiefs Getting in Justin Houston?
With the 70th overall pick of the 2011 NFL Draft, Justin Houston has gone to the Kansas City Chiefs. While I wish he had been selected in last night’s first round, I’m pleased just to be able to craft the foregoing sentence, in light of Houston’s most recent reason for making headlines. Since...
Oakland Raiders @ Denver Broncos: Destined to Rule the West
As I begin here, I find myself in the uncomfortable position of having to retract a statement I made last week about the Denver Broncos season being lost if they fell to the New York Jets. Yes, I admit that I was wrong. Kyle Orton! Perhaps it was the overall ineptitude of the AFC West this past...
Toughest Division in the NFL?
So let the debate begin! Which division in the NFL is the toughest and best in all of football? The determining factor is that all four teams must be of such a quality that no one team is considered an easy win when playing them. That by itself, eliminates a majority of the eight divisions equally...
Broncos/Chargers Reloading Report
Broncos versus Chargers: Comparative Offseason Issues There is an old saying that you are defined by your rivals as much as by your friends. Over the 2008 season, San Diego vs. Denver was a bitterly fought contest that ended up with 1 victory each. In retrospect, the San Diego Chargers...
Week 12: NFL Picks & Pans
After a pretty decent return to picking the correct team over 60% of the time, I'm on track to beat the best of what ESPN offers from their so-called "experts" who include Mike Ditka, Keyshawn Johnson, Chris Mortenson, Cris Carter and Tom Jackson. Leading the ESPN group is Chris Mortenson at...
The State of the AFC West Teams
At present, the Kansas City Chiefs are 1-4, and in a tie break scenario would be the worst team in the AFC West. And things are getting worse. Rumors are swirling that KC is in talks with several teams to trade TE Gonzales. This would garner a pick that may help the Chiefs long term, but can't...
Chargers to host Ravens Sunday
Since it appears that SportsBlog Nation does not have a San Diego Chargers blogger, it looks like I'm on my own this week and will do both jobs. While I'll preview and pick the winner of the Ravens-Chargers game on Sunday morning, today I'll post my comments on San Diego's season, one which has...
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