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Wildcat Formation Catching on in the NFL?

Think back for a second: It's roughly Week seven or eight of the NFL season and you're kicked back in the recliner on a Sunday afternoon watching your favorite team... Think back for a second:  It's roughly Week seven or eight of the NFL season and you' ...

From JAMES REES, Bleacher Report,  19 Nov 2008
Related Topics: NFL,  Kurt Warner,  Arizona Cardinals,  Anquan Boldin

Can a Rookie QB Make the Pro Bowl? Matt Ryan Can and He Just Might

For those of you waiting for Falcon’s rookie quarterback Matt Ryan to flame out, I’ve got news for you. It’s not going to happen.  Rookie quarterbacks in the NFL are bound to hit a brick wall one of these days, you say. Yeah, that’s what I thought ...

From JAMES REES, Bleacher Report,  10 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Matt Ryan,  NFL,  Atlanta Falcons,  Drew Brees,  Tom Brady

They're NOT who we thought they were: The NFL's five biggest surprises so far

Now take a look at the Titans, but ignore their record: They’ve got a 36-year old quarterback, a rookie tailback, still no talent at wide receiver and are only scoring 22 points a game. But they’re 5-0.  How’s that for perception vs. reality. Of ...

From JAMES REES, Bleacher Report,  15 Oct 2008
Related Topics: NFL,  Adrian Peterson,  ESPN,  Patrick Kerney,  Lofa Tatupu

New Orleans Saints: The Most Underachieving 2-3 Team In the NFL.

How close are the Saints to being 4-1?  89 yards—the combined length of two potentially game-winning field goals missed by Martin Gramatica against the Minnesota Vikings and the Denver Broncos. Though the two loses aren’t entirely Gramatica’s fault, it’ ...

From JAMES REES, Bleacher Report,  8 Oct 2008
Related Topics: NFL,  New Orleans Saints,  Martin Gramatica,  Sean Payton,  Denver Broncos

Deuce McAllister Is Back and So Are the Glory Days

The reason I bring this up today is because on Sunday I got that feeling again. As I watched Drew methodically dissect the 49er secondary, and as I witnessed Deuce crash into the pile and gain five yards on almost every play, the old sensation of ...

From JAMES REES, Bleacher Report,  1 Oct 2008
Related Topics: Deuce McAllister,  Drew Brees,  Mike Karney,  Sean Payton,  Reggie Bush

Saints vs. Broncos: Who’s going to stop Jay Cutler?

Six hours into my pro football watching marathon last Sunday I realized two things;  First, the Saints revamped defense might not be as good as advertised; and second, the Broncos can flat out score the football. As I mulled this over in my brain while ...

From JAMES REES, Bleacher Report,  17 Sep 2008
Related Topics: Jay Cutler,  Hugh Hefner,  Brandon Marshall,  Jonathan Vilma,  Lou Holtz

Safety and Corner Positions Must be Addressed in Offseason

Judging from the responses posted on my free agency column, it’s safe to say that there are plenty of Black-and-Gold fans out there eagerly anticipating the Feb. 29 start of free agency when the Saints start shopping. As I said before, I think the ...

From JAMES REES, Most Valuable Network,  18 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Josh Bullocks,  Mike McKenzie,  Ed Reed,  Brian Dawkins,  Bob Sanders

Hornets Best in the West at All-Star Break

If overall record is any indication, the New Orleans Hornets are currently the best team in the Western Conference.  With a 36-15 record heading into the All-Star weekend, the Hornets would be the No. 1 seed in the playoffs should the regular season ...

From JAMES REES, Most Valuable Network,  15 Feb 2008
Related Topics: New Orleans Hornets,  Byron Scott,  Jason Kidd

Saints Need to Spend Big in Free Agency

Today is Feb. 15 which means there should be two things rumbling around in your brain right now.  First, that it’s the day after Valentines Day and if you did okay with the lady yesterday you probably just bought yourself at least a week of smooth ...

From JAMES REES, Most Valuable Network,  15 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Mike McKenzie,  Jason David,  Asante Samuel,  Marcus Trufant,  Lance Briggs

Hornets Clip Chicago for Third Straight Win

Tonight the Hornets again showed why they are one of the Western Conference’s best teams as they decidedly dismantled an uninspired Bulls squad 100-86.  Both of the Hornets’ All-Stars proved worthy of their title in leading New Orleans to their third ...

From JAMES REES, Most Valuable Network,  13 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Chris Paul,  Byron Scott,  David West,  Steve Nash

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