AFC Playoff Prediction: 2016

AFC Playoff Prediction: 2016

by | Dec 26, 2016 | 2016 Season, NFL Playoffs

AFC Playoff Prediction

While seeding is still in question, we know who will represent the AFC in the playoffs. But who is going to emerge as the Super Bowl team?

Quarterback injuries and other deficiencies will play a role. Here is who I suspect has the best shot, in reverse order. (more…)

Hall of Fame Voters Select 26 Finalists for 2017 Class

Hall of Fame Voters Select 26 Finalists for 2017 Class

by | Nov 16, 2016 | Hall of Fame

Running back LaDainian Tomlinson, WR Hines Ward, Safety Brian Dawkins and Defensive end Jason Taylor are the four first-time eligible candidates for Hall of Fame enshrinement in 2017.

Chris Hinton, who played tackle and guard, was a first-time semifinalist, though he has been eligible for several years.

Hall of Fame voters named 26 semifinalists Wednesday night. The deepest positions are running back and safety, where four candidates remain from the initial group of 94 total nominees. There also were six offensive linemen, four of whom played most their careers at tackle.

Strong returning semifinalists include Terrell Owens, the controversial wide receiver who bounced around to several teams due to character issues, and Kurt Warner, who was great several years and less so others.

Warner, Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt represent the “Greatest Show on Turf” Rams that won the Super Bowl after the 1999 season. (more…)

NFL Picks 2017: Week nine

NFL Picks 2017: Week eight

by | Oct 27, 2016 | 2016 Season, NFL Picks

Uff Da.

We’re nearly at the halfway mark of the season and everyone still seems to be foundering with their picks.

Last week 8-6-1 paced the picks, with two selectors finishing .500 or worse.

Here are the standings:

 

  Week 7 Overall
Maggio 8-6-1 56-50-1
Andy 8-6-1 53-53-1
Vomhof 7-7-1 66-40-1
Tony 5-9-1 58-48-1

And here are our picks for week eight: (more…)