// Michael Vick

Patriots Fall to Eagles in Second Preseason Game

Oh the brilliance of the NFL preseason. Four games broadcasted and covered by national media like they were being played in the middle of November. But unfortunately, when the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles suited up for their Monday night preseason showdown at Gillette Stadium, the lack of a full effort from both sides [...]

Michael Vick’s Fantasy Value

Michael Vick is coming off a tremendous fantasy season in 2010, but where should he be drafted in 2011, and why? Vick is coming off a year with over 3,000 passing yards, 676 rushing yards, and 30 total touchdowns in 12 games. Despite the numbers and the “wow” factor Vick possesses, there is absolutely no [...]

Poll Results: The Average Fan Just Doesn’t like Tom Brady

Nearly a week and a half into the elongated Super Bowl discussion and one of the many pointless, yet entertaining, topics has risen. The Hollywood Reporter, conducted a poll consisting of Americans, asking which player do you dislike the most. Breathe. Ready? By no surprise, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was ranked in the [...]

Fantasy Fast Forward: NFL Week 4

Ok, who’s ready for a Chiefs-Bears Super Bowl? We all know that the likelihood of that happening is still very slim, but with the opening three weeks of the season in the books, the odds of Kansas City and Chicago meeting in February has gone from “no way in heck” to “so you’re saying there’s [...]

Fantasy Fast Forward: NFL Week 2

With Week 1 of the NFL in the books, you and your fantasy team are in one of two situations. Situation #1: you won your first week’s match-up and you’ve got visions of fantasy football glory running through your head, all the way to your league’s championship. Situation #2: you’ve got Kevin Kolb and Ryan [...]

Tiger Talks or The O.J. Chase: Biggest Off-Field Moment Ever in Sports?

On Friday, Tiger Woods, the sports world’s most famous and recognizable figure, spoke publicly for the first time since his own world was turned upside down. His fall from grace has captivated the minds of all kinds, from avid golf enthusiasts, to casual sports fans, down to housewives and drama queens who are just in [...]

Top Ten Shakeups for the 2009 NFL Season

The 2009 NFL Season starts Thursday, and everyone is excited about it. Which teams will be the heavyweights this year? Which players will be the standouts? Will all the teams with quarterback problems solve them? After both #1 seeds from the 2007 season failed to even make the playoffs in the 2008 season, anything can [...]

Andrew Walter Released by Patriots – A.J. Feeley a Target?

The Patriots have released potential backup QB Andrew Walter. Walter played for the Raiders last season, but obviously didn’t have what it took to stay with the Patriots this year. Walter was just recently signed by the Patriots a one month and a day ago. The decision leaves Brian Hoyer holding the reigns as the [...]

The Boys are Back: Brett Favre, Tom Brady, Michael Vick

A weekly column taking a look at the sports stories that left us asking the question, “did that just happen?” In no particular order… Brett Favre pulls another “just kidding” and is back from retirement Surprise. Since he’s only done this two other times (note: sarcasm), I think this latest move didn’t actually shock anyone, [...]

Brady Impressive in Patriots’ 27-25 Win

All eyes were on Tom Brady for his first in-game action since tearing his ACL in Week 1 last season. Facing the Eagles in the Patriots’ first game of the preseason, Brady completed 10-15 passes for 100 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw an interception, but was very effective while playing most of the [...]

Michael Vick Signs with Eagles

So, all those rumors about the Patriots acquiring disgraced NFL quarterback Michael Vick were unfound and untrue. Vick instead signed a deal with the Patriots’ opponent Thursday night, the Philadelphia Eagles. Once the highest paid player in the NFL, Vick signed a one-year contract worth $1.3 million with an option for a second year at [...]

Michael Vick Visits Patriots? Not Yet…

So, did Michael Vick visit Foxboro on Friday afternoon? Many people alleged they saw Michael Vick on a flight to Boston’s Logan Airport. The rumor, according to ProFootballTalk.com, picked up some steam when WEEI broadcasted the rumor on the air. The Miami Herald then reported that Vick was seen working out with the Patriots on [...]

Anyone Want to Take a Bite Out of Michael Vick?

The possibility of Michael Vick being re-instated in the NFL has been a hot topic lately. Currently, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is in the process of deciding whether or not Vick will be eligible to return and play football. If he is granted permission to play, who will welcome him to their team? It has [...]

What’s that, Lassie? Michael Vick is Coming to the Patriots?

Sometimes, even the most acid-tongued, sour-mouthed cynics have to step back, scratch their heads, and go, “Whoa, that’s some coincidence.” I started reading The Hound of the Baskervilles on the same day that somebody told me that Michael Vick might sign for the Patriots. That’s wicked strange. I think that’s a really, really bad idea. [...]

Michael Vick to be a Patriot?

Fresh off the heels (athankyou) of his release from federal prison for dog fighting, Michael Vick has returned to his home in Virginia to serve out the remaining two months of his 23 month sentence. Vick will work construction during that time but then will be able to petition the NFL for reinstatement. This has [...]