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Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints: "Super" Pairing Still Possible

In the history of the NFL, both before and after the AFL/NFL merger, perfection has been hard to come by. In fact, from 1920 until the AFL/NFL merger in 1970, the Chicago Bears were the only ...

Written by Bryan Hollister about about 2 hours ago 112 reads 0 comments
Oakland Raiders: A Foreshadow Of Emerging Greatness In The NFL

A framework Donald P. Moss defines "foreshadow" in the following passage: "Foreshadows are remarkable narrative mechanics God included in the Bible to reveal the future...

Written by Damali Binta YAEL about 15 minutes ago 2 reads 0 comments
All-Time Miami Hurricanes NFL Team

The University Of Miami (the one in Florida) has gotten a lot of attention for the large amount of talent they have produced on the football field during the last three decades...

Written by Matt Ryan about 23 minutes ago 2 reads 0 comments
NFL Week 13 Winners and Losers

By Derek Lofland. Congratulations to the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints for finishing three quarters of the NFL season perfect at 12-0...

Written by Football Maniaxs about about 5 hours ago 170 reads 0 comments
New Orleans Saints Fight Washington Redskins to Dramatic Finish

The Saints entered the Redskins reservation on Sunday bringing with them one question: Would they leave a congregation of Who Dat Nation converts in their wake or would they fall like Custer ...

Written by O. Brother about about 10 hours ago 125 reads 7 comments
The NFL's First 32-0?

Recent NFL history has been exciting to say the least, in the past few seasons fans have seen some remarkable feats. LaDainian Tomlinson scored 31 touchdowns in 2006...

Written by MySportsPress about about 16 hours ago 16 reads 0 comments
Unleash Heaven To Bind Tomlin's Unleashing of Hell: Go Raiders - We WON!

On an ESPN preview for today's game, ESPN commentators laughed and talked about Tomlin's "unleashing of hell." Well, they started the fight by attempting to induce fear with that type of quote in the media...

Written by Damali Binta YAEL about 1 day ago 131 reads 18 comments
Manning Doesn't Deserve Another MVP Award

I'm just so tired of Manning winning it. But, more than that, I am so tired of seeing sports analysts' excuses for giving it to him. Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie are unfairly picked on...

Written by Jacob Waalk about 1 day ago 466 reads 0 comments
Classic Rewind: Raiders Top Steelers in 1980 MNF Matchup

There was a time when the rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Oakland Raiders was the most competitive in the NFL. When these titans met on the gridiron, there was no question it was going to be a battle and often with a lot on the line...

Written by Dean Hybl about 1 day ago 30 reads 0 comments
Is Adrian Peterson Ready To Be Compared To The Best?

Adrian Peterson is one of the most exciting running backs in the NFL. At 6'2", 215 pounds, his combination of speed, power, and explosiveness has many people watching Vikings games simply to catch the top-10 walking highlights live in action...

Written by Robert Quinn about 2 days ago 342 reads 24 comments
What Can We Say During Times Like These: IMPROVE, OAKLAND RAIDERS!

One of the Bleacher writers said something like this: "Why are we writing on here (Bleacher Report's Oakland Raiders' page) since there is so little that can be said?" I thought, "We can IMPROVE!" ...

Written by Damali Binta YAEL about 2 days ago 261 reads 3 comments
Can You Walk in Al Davis' Shoes: Coached, Owned, Or Been a Commissioner?

Early on this Dec. 5th morning, the question came to me: Can you walk in Al Davis' shoes? Coached, owned, or been a commissioner? The question is the title of the article. Here is the framework...

Written by Damali Binta YAEL about 2 days ago 217 reads 33 comments
WHAT CAN BILLIONAIRES DO FOR OAKLAND? WHAT HAVE THEY ALREADY DONE?

Since 1996 the NFL has been using a system called 'parity' you know something we couldn't even understand but were all for because it was supposed to end dynasty supremacy...

Written by edward abram about 2 days ago 37 reads 0 comments
The Frozen Tundra on Monday Night: For Packers, Ravens Does It Get Any Better?

Playing in an NFL Monday Night game is about as good as it gets. But when that game is at Lambeau Field, with playoff implications and below freezing weather, it’s football heaven...

Written by Danny Miller about 3 days ago 206 reads 3 comments
Your 2009 NFL All-Rookie Team

It may be early still, but I am going to name my 2009 NFL All-Rookie Team. Quarterback: Matthew Stafford, Detroit The Lions' first-round draft pick set an NFL rookie record with five touchdown passes in one game, which also tied a team record...

Written by JW Nix about 3 days ago 389 reads 20 comments
Can the Pittsburgh Steelers Miss the Playoffs and Still Ruin History?

As this season reaches its three-quarter stage, some interesting stories are beginning stories are beginning to take shape in the NFL...

Written by Paul Preibisius about 3 days ago 1,004 reads 25 comments
All-Time Bobby Bowden Florida State Seminoles NFL Team

Bobby Bowden's retirement this week ended the tenure for one of college football's most successful coaches ever. His highlights included National Championships in 1993 and 1999, 12 ACC championships, ...

Written by Matt Ryan about 3 days ago 195 reads 5 comments
Are NFL Fans Witnessing the Best QB Ever in Peyton Manning?

Pierre Garcon. Austin Collie. Joseph Addai. Three reasons why Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is not only the best quarterback in franchise history, even better than the infamous ...

Written by Scott Stone about 3 days ago 510 reads 6 comments
Raiders-Steelers: An Organizational Comparison

If a team's age of existence made a difference in the quality of its performance, then the Pittsburgh Steelers should have the advantage in the Week 13 game with the Oakland Raiders. However, being older does not necessarily make one more competent...

Written by Damali Binta YAEL about 3 days ago 298 reads 2 comments
FIRST PANAMANIAN TO PLAY IN THE NFL!

LEONARDO "LEO" BARKER 11-7-59 CRISTOBAL, PANAMA CANAL ZONE. LINEBACKER, 6"2' 221 NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY D7 (177) 1984 CINN BENGALS. LEO BARKER WAS THE FIRST PANAMANIAN TO PLAY IN THE NFL...

Written by michele ann about 4 days ago 25 reads 0 comments
MY FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE: UPDATE

I CHANGED MISSOURI FOR OKLAHOMA, MISSOURI WAS 0-12 239 PTS AND NOW WITH OKLAHOMA BALLERS THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IS A LITTLE BETTER THEY ARE 3-9 310 PTS. FOR 16TH PLACE...

Written by michele ann about 4 days ago 6 reads 0 comments
Manning Versus Romo, Who Will Prevail?

For our project, we have decided to compare the careers of two very popular football players. We are going to be comparing them based on their statistics in order to determine, with numbers, who appears to be the more skilled of the two...

Written by David Shulman about 4 days ago 73 reads 6 comments
Who Shines Brighter; Dallas Or New York Jets

Math project -_-; The objective of this project was to compare the Dallas Cowboys with the New York Jets, using data from an internet website...

Written by Nadia Awwad about 4 days ago 49 reads 0 comments
The Top Three Oakland Raiders Not Shortlisted for the HOF in 2010

This week, the Hall of Fame semifinalists were announced, and it was nice to see some deserving Raiders on there. I have lobbied for Cliff Branch before, and if any punter ever deserved to be in the hall, it is Ray Guy...

Written by David Wilson about 4 days ago 727 reads 22 comments
NFL's All-American Team

The United States when it was first organized was young, scrappy and willing to take on the biggest and most powerful country in the world, Great Britain...

Written by Brendan Collins about 4 days ago 199 reads 0 comments

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NFL History Article Archive

Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints: "Super" Pairing Still Possible

Oakland Raiders: A Foreshadow Of Emerging Greatness In The NFL

All-Time Miami Hurricanes NFL Team

NFL Week 13 Winners and Losers

New Orleans Saints Fight Washington Redskins to Dramatic Finish

The NFL's First 32-0?

Unleash Heaven To Bind Tomlin's Unleashing of Hell: Go Raiders - We WON!

Manning Doesn't Deserve Another MVP Award

Classic Rewind: Raiders Top Steelers in 1980 MNF Matchup

Is Adrian Peterson Ready To Be Compared To The Best?

What Can We Say During Times Like These: IMPROVE, OAKLAND RAIDERS!

Can You Walk in Al Davis' Shoes: Coached, Owned, Or Been a Commissioner?

WHAT CAN BILLIONAIRES DO FOR OAKLAND? WHAT HAVE THEY ALREADY DONE?

The Frozen Tundra on Monday Night: For Packers, Ravens Does It Get Any Better?

Your 2009 NFL All-Rookie Team

Can the Pittsburgh Steelers Miss the Playoffs and Still Ruin History?

All-Time Bobby Bowden Florida State Seminoles NFL Team

Are NFL Fans Witnessing the Best QB Ever in Peyton Manning?

Raiders-Steelers: An Organizational Comparison

FIRST PANAMANIAN TO PLAY IN THE NFL!

MY FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE: UPDATE

Manning Versus Romo, Who Will Prevail?

Who Shines Brighter; Dallas Or New York Jets

The Top Three Oakland Raiders Not Shortlisted for the HOF in 2010

NFL's All-American Team

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