Eric Edholm
Pro Football Weekly
Brandon Marshall vs. Plaxico Burress: Who do you want?
posted Wed Jun 17 at 12:45:41 ET
Brandon Marshall wants to be traded. Plaxico Burress is a free agent who might be able to play most of this season.They are probably the two best receivers available right now. Both come with serious baggage. Yet either one of...
Favre says he’ll come back if his arm feels like it did pre-injury
posted Mon Jun 15 at 23:43:58 ET
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All things overrated and underrated in the NFL -- past, present and even future
posted Mon Jun 15 at 15:59:56 ET
So I had an idea a few years ago that was much like many of my previous great thoughts: stolen and completely unoriginal.American Heritage, a great history magazine that I let my subscription run out on, has a great annual...
'Rooney Rule' extended to senior front-office positions
posted Mon Jun 15 at 13:27:30 ET
NFL teams now must interview a minority candidate, just as they do for a head-coaching position, when filling the franchise’s most senior football personnel position.Commissioner Rogers Goodell told all 32 teams this news today, after talks of this happening heated...
Andy Reid updates Jim Johnson's status
posted Thu Jun 11 at 16:45:03 ET
As most of you might know, Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson, the architect of the team's excellent defense, is undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer now. He has been given a leave of absence while he recovers. There's a chance he...
Need a pad? Marino has your Miami-area digs ... and the price has been slashed!
posted Tue Jun 9 at 12:44:14 ET
The Wall Street Journal reports that Dan Marino is suffering, like the rest of us, from a sagging real estate market.Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind property in the Miami area? Well, Marino has a place for you in nearby...
Make no mistake: Favre will play if he thinks he's healthy
posted Mon Jun 8 at 13:10:52 ET
I am glad that Brad Childress is (reportedly) putting a cap on the Brett Favre thing. The coach wants to know who is starting QB will be by the end of this week, or if Favre doesn't come back, Childress...
Don't the Eagles have to go out and get a running back? Pittman would top my list
posted Thu Jun 4 at 14:05:39 ET
With Brian Westbrook's impending surgery (he'll have it on Friday) to clean up bone spurs around his ankle, that leaves the Eagles awfully thin at running back.I talked to an Eagles coach last night -- well, we traded texts --...
Rodney Harrison already firing salvos as NBC announcer
posted Wed Jun 3 at 13:42:53 ET
I had to miss the NBC teleconference to announce Rodney Harrison and Tony Dungy, both recently retired from the game, as two new talents joining the Sunday night crew that will shift Cris Collinsworth from the studio to the booth...
Ranking the NFC East's defensive linemen
posted Fri May 29 at 16:45:15 ET
As I cover the NFC East for PFW, I marveled the other day at how much defensive line depth there is in the division. Wow. It really is stunning. There are at least six and maybe as many as eight...
Most over-coverage: Brady's knee, Owens' mouth or Favre's prefrontal cortex?
posted Thu May 28 at 15:18:31 ET
This is what happens when things are "slow."I use quotes because in reality, league matters soon will be in full swing with the imminent discussions for a new collective bargaining agreement. But as far as the fan-friendly stuff -- player...
Matt Jones might do right by a change of scenery
posted Wed May 27 at 17:31:21 ET
When Matt Jones was drafted in the first round by the Jaguars a few years ago, it caught many people off guard. Not only because of how high he went, 22nd overall, but by the team that picked him. I...
Bengals would be best landing spot for Greg Ellis
posted Wed May 27 at 16:36:21 ET
The Cowboys are shopping DE-OLB Greg Ellis right now, but what they are finding is that they are not going to get anything in return -- not with a hearty salary left in the final year of his deal.Instead, they...
What about Rex Grossman?
posted Fri May 22 at 13:38:47 ET
I was thinking about Rex Grossman the other day. I was thinking maybe the guy has gotten a bit of a bad rap.No, I haven't been the biggest Grossman supporter in the past, but I have tried not to let...
Mike Vick: Welcome back?
posted Wed May 20 at 14:12:42 ET
Michael Vick has laid low since his release from prison and is said to be avoiding the spotlight, per his agent. That's good.I think the guy ran in a bad crowd and has paid part of his debt to society....
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