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The Schottey Six: NFL Teams to Benefit Most in an Uncapped 2010

NFL fans are worried about an uncapped league. Baseball salaries are ridiculous! Just think about how the NFL—a much more lucrative league—could inflate those numbers! In terms of basic revenue, team worth, etc...

Written by Michael Schottey about about 13 hours ago 633 reads 16 comments
Rivalry Week: A Scout's Week 13 College Football Viewing Guide

Watching football takes many different forms. If you woke up this morning in Florida State slippers or a scarlet Oklahoma bathrobe, this article probably isn't for you...

Written by Michael Schottey about 1 day ago 112 reads 3 comments
Jared Allen Not Impressive This Season for the Minnesota Vikings

When is 10.5 sacks not 10.5 sacks? That question isn't being asked nearly enough this season. ESPN, NBC, and FOX personalities all have mentioned Jared Allen when discussing awards like Defensive ...

Written by Michael Schottey about 2 days ago 1,360 reads 42 comments
2010 NFL Mock Draft: Two-Round November Edition

In January, the redshirt sophomores and juniors of the college football world have big decisions to make. The 2010 NFL Draft could be the last year in which players and agents have leeway to negotiate rookie contracts freely...

Written by Michael Schottey about 3 days ago 4,633 reads 22 comments
NFL Power Rankings Week 12: Comparing Teams to Holiday Foods

'Tis the season! As the winter grows colder, every red-blooded man wants to do what every red-blooded creature wants to do. Hibernate...

Written by Michael Schottey about 5 days ago 12,979 reads 35 comments
Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford Unlikely To Play on Thanksgiving

John Niyo of the Detroit News reported today following Jim Schwartz' Monday presser that quarterback Matthew Stafford has suffered an AC joint sprain (separation)...

Written by Michael Schottey about 6 days ago 407 reads 6 comments
David Sloan: "I Still Root For The Detroit Lions Every Sunday"

"Some fans think I have a chip on my shoulder or something. That just isn't the case." David Sloan was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1995...

Written by Michael Schottey about 11 days ago 326 reads 4 comments
Detroit Lions' Jim Schwartz Scratches Cliff Avril and Aaron Brown

Cliff Avril is healthy. Aaron Brown is healthy. Neither athletes were on the Detroit Lions week 10 injury report. Both practiced the entire week. Fans consider both young, bright spots on a talent-starved team...

Written by Michael Schottey about 13 days ago 335 reads 3 comments
Could Charlie Weis Save the Detroit Lions' Offense?

Sometimes, things make too much darned sense to actually happen. Feel the backlash now. This won't be a popular thought, idea or article. Michigan and Michigan State fans comprise well over half of the Detroit Lions fan base...

Written by Michael Schottey about 13 days ago 2,314 reads 26 comments
Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings Post-Game Comments

Waiting for the Detroit Lions to become available for the media is not a rewarding job. The mood is morose, and mostly depressing...

Written by Michael Schottey about 14 days ago 344 reads 4 comments
Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings LIVE Coverage

Welcome Lions fans to a Bleacher Report FIRST! This afternoon, yours truly will be credentialed into the Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings football game as they square-off at 1:00 PM EST in Minneapolis at the Hubert H...

Written by Michael Schottey about 14 days ago 467 reads 2 comments
Chad Ochocinco Fine Proves NFL Double Standard on Charity

The National Football League can fine Chad Ochocinco, Jay Cutler, Mike Smith, or whomever else they want. In the end, the biggest offender will always be the NFL. From 1975 to 1980, Dave Pear tore up NFL offensive linemen...

Written by Michael Schottey about 16 days ago 964 reads 36 comments
Detroit Lions Midseason Awards Banquet

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the 2009 Detroit Lions Midseason Awards Banquet—held this year in the lovely Pontiac Silverdome! Sadly, some miscreants recently broke in and stole much of ...

Written by Michael Schottey about 18 days ago 357 reads 3 comments
NFL Midseason Awards

Sports and awards go hand-in-hand. It would be hard to forget your first green ribbon for "participation" at your first kindergarten track meet; the first time mom and dad cleared space on ...

Written by Michael Schottey about 18 days ago 261 reads 4 comments
NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Comparing Teams to Board Games

Roll the dice... spin the spinner... flip a coin. Who doesn't love board games?! How much revelry, enjoyment, mirth and gladness depend on the chance of landing on Boardwalk, landing on the ...

Written by Michael Schottey about 19 days ago 3,088 reads 19 comments
The Schottey Six: Most Disappointing NFL Players in 2009

The NFL Season is like Christmas Morning. All over America, the NFL season starts and some spectators get exactly what they wanted. A great team springs right out of the gate and never disappoints...

Written by Michael Schottey about 24 days ago 726 reads 12 comments
Brad Childress On Brett Favre's Groin: What Was He Thinking?

Brad Childress came under a bit of fire in Week Eight as it was revealed that Vikings QB Brett Favre had played through a groin injury while leading his team to victory over the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field...

Written by Michael Schottey about 25 days ago 2,800 reads 9 comments
Lions-Rams: Detroit's Inexcusable Loss Sends Team Reeling

Well, for those who thought this season might be different, the Detroit Lions have done it once again. Two weeks ago, the Lions had a few excuses in a 26-0 loss to Green Bay—injuries, especially ...

Written by Michael Schottey about 27 days ago 463 reads 23 comments
Detroit Lions Week 8 Preview: Leading Rams to The Slaughter

At some point in the 2009 NFL season, the Detroit Lions needed to find a time to exhale. With one of the busiest offseasons in recent memory, the Lions overhauled their entire roster and coaching staff and immediately went to work...

Written by Michael Schottey about 28 days ago 247 reads 2 comments
The Schottey Thirty-Six: Top NFL Draft Seniors (Defense Edition)

This week, 36 of the top defensive college football seniors are making the list as we count down the top NFL prospects at each position grouping in football...

Written by Michael Schottey about about 1 month ago 623 reads 8 comments
Detroit Lions Offensive Playbook: These Rams Don't Have a Hemi

When the Detroit Lions take the field this Sunday against the St. Louis Rams at Ford Field in Detroit Michigan, two teams will face off who are a combined 1-12 in 2009. Looking back, since the beginning of the 2008 season, the Rams are a combined 3-42...

Written by Michael Schottey about about 1 month ago 407 reads 3 comments
NFL Power Rankings Week 8: Comparing Teams to Halloween Candy

Halloween and the NFL have a lot in common. Don't believe me? Read on, I'll feed you baby birds. —Both operate on the principal that sex sells: Seriously, is Halloween even for children anymore? ...

Written by Michael Schottey about about 1 month ago 9,928 reads 85 comments
The Schottey 36: Top NFL Draft Seniors (Offense Edition)

Get ready! It's a MEGA-sized Schottey Six this weekUsually the Schottey Six brings you the best (or worst) six of anything in the sports world...

Written by Michael Schottey about about 1 month ago 1,023 reads 29 comments
Vinny Ciurciu Added to Detroit Lions Roster

The Detroit Lions have had a busy bye week, considering they didn't make a move at the trade deadline. Two new players on the practice squad and now a veteran addition. Vinny Ciurciu (pronounced CHURCH-yoo) has been signed to the active roster...

Written by Michael Schottey about about 1 month ago 287 reads 2 comments
Detroit Lions Tackle Netted by Dolphins and Other Practice Squad Moves

Pressure was building, the movement was gathering—fans from Mlive to Scout and around Detroit Lions nation were starting to grumble about the prospects of Lydon Murtha...

Written by Michael Schottey about about 1 month ago 341 reads 7 comments

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Michael Schottey Article Archive

The Schottey Six: NFL Teams to Benefit Most in an Uncapped 2010

Rivalry Week: A Scout's Week 13 College Football Viewing Guide

Jared Allen Not Impressive This Season for the Minnesota Vikings

2010 NFL Mock Draft: Two-Round November Edition

NFL Power Rankings Week 12: Comparing Teams to Holiday Foods

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford Unlikely To Play on Thanksgiving

David Sloan: "I Still Root For The Detroit Lions Every Sunday"

Detroit Lions' Jim Schwartz Scratches Cliff Avril and Aaron Brown

Could Charlie Weis Save the Detroit Lions' Offense?

Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings Post-Game Comments

Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings LIVE Coverage

Chad Ochocinco Fine Proves NFL Double Standard on Charity

Detroit Lions Midseason Awards Banquet

NFL Midseason Awards

NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Comparing Teams to Board Games

The Schottey Six: Most Disappointing NFL Players in 2009

Brad Childress On Brett Favre's Groin: What Was He Thinking?

Lions-Rams: Detroit's Inexcusable Loss Sends Team Reeling

Detroit Lions Week 8 Preview: Leading Rams to The Slaughter

The Schottey Thirty-Six: Top NFL Draft Seniors (Defense Edition)

Detroit Lions Offensive Playbook: These Rams Don't Have a Hemi

NFL Power Rankings Week 8: Comparing Teams to Halloween Candy

The Schottey 36: Top NFL Draft Seniors (Offense Edition)

Vinny Ciurciu Added to Detroit Lions Roster

Detroit Lions Tackle Netted by Dolphins and Other Practice Squad Moves

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