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Winston Assails ‘The Noise’; CHUCKSTRONG lives

Winston Assails ‘The Noise’; CHUCKSTRONG lives

Howard Balzer

October 12 The sign in the Patriots’ locker room is a prescient one, advocating something simple but that can also be difficult. “Ignore the noise,” it says, a sentiment necessary for anyone playing in the arena of professional sports FULL STORY

Brees one TD away; Foster's carries; Fantasy scoop

Brees one TD away; Foster's carries; Fantasy scoop

Howard Balzer

October 03 New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will likely set a new record Sunday against the San Diego Chargers when he throws a touchdown pass. FULL STORY

The Real Belichick; The Last Word for Now on Sabol

The Real Belichick; The Last Word for Now on Sabol

Howard Balzer

September 26 The persona of Bill Belichick, beyond his excellence as a football coach, is rarely seen. The Patriots’ coach only lets out what he wants, and his press conferences seem cold and disinterested FULL STORY

Steven Jackson to RGIII: "‘It’s Not the Big 12”

Steven Jackson to RGIII: "‘It’s Not the Big 12”

Howard Balzer

September 21 The St. Louis Rams were having some fun this week after that grizzled veteran, Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, accused Rams players of being “dirty” FULL STORY

NFL Loses Its Heart with Passing of Steve Sabol

NFL Loses Its Heart with Passing of Steve Sabol

Howard Balzer

September 19 Many words were said and written yesterday after the passing of Steve Sabol at the age of 69. But those were some of the best and capture the essence of Steve Sabol FULL STORY

Stop Me if You’re Tired of Hearing About Rookie QBs!

Stop Me if You’re Tired of Hearing About Rookie QBs!

Howard Balzer

September 14 A lot has been written and said about the league’s rookie quarterbacks (much of it here), but we won’t stop when illuminating things are said. Prior to the Saints’ season opener against Washington, quarterback Drew Brees was asked about seeing Robert Griffin III. FULL STORY

Random thoughts on the NFL after Week 1

Random thoughts on the NFL after Week 1

Howard Balzer

September 12 Following the Redskins’ win over New Orleans Sunday, NFL Network’s Steve Mariucci gushed about quarterback Robert Griffin III: “This is the most athletic quarterback this league has ever seen.” FULL STORY

Clock Ticking on Impasse with Game Officials

Clock Ticking on Impasse with Game Officials

Howard Balzer

August 29 The countdown has begun: Today is one week from the NFL season opener between the Giants and Cowboys. And, unless a miracle happens, there will be replacement officials on the field. FULL STORY