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Detroit to Turn up the Defensive Heat: Do They Have the Personnel?

The Lions' new defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham recently said he plans on getting much more aggressive on defense. “One of the things I’ve always believed in is high blitz,” said Cunningham...

Written by Sean O'Brien about 4 months ago 424 reads 5 comments
The NFL's Potential 2009 Breakout Players: Defense Edition

Arizona Cardinals—Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Last season, the Cards slowly worked DRC into the starting lineup and he ended the season as their top corner...

Written by Sean O'Brien about 4 months ago 1,882 reads 31 comments
NFL's Potential 2009 Breakout Players: Offensive Edition

Arizona Cardinals - Chris "Beanie" Wells Yeah, shocker pick here, I know. But on an offense as stacked as the Cards', I had to pick somebody...

Written by Sean O'Brien about 4 months ago 601 reads 27 comments
The NFL's Top Five Available Free Agents and Where They Might End Up in 2009

We're only a few weeks away from the start of training camp, yet there are five free agents worthy of consideration by multiple teams still unsigned. Some are well-established veterans, and some are young players still on the rise...

Written by Sean O'Brien about 4 months ago 1,857 reads 30 comments
The 2009 New York Giants: Are the Fans in for the Blues?

The 2008 season was an up-and-down roller coaster ride for the New York Giants and their fans. Starting the season with a record of 11-1 before a late season collapse brought on by star receiver ...

Written by Sean O'Brien about 6 months ago 391 reads 12 comments
SOB's P.O.V.: Giants Draft Ramses Barden AsTop Prospect

In the third round of the 2009 draft the New York Giants traded up to select Ramses Barden, the wide receiver from Cal Poly. At 6-foot-6, 229 pounds Barden is by far the most physically imposing receiver in the 2009 draft...

Written by Sean O'Brien about 7 months ago 174 reads 1 comments
The New York Giants' 2009 Draft Pick: Nicks or Barden?

The No.1 need for the New York Giants heading into this year's draft was definitely finding a replacement for the troubled Plaxico Burress...

Written by Sean O'Brien about 7 months ago 1,293 reads 10 comments
The Matthew Stafford Experiment: Side Effects May Vary

As I'm sure we all know by now, the Lions have officially chosen Matthew Stafford as their No. 1 overall pick in the draft. He is guaranteed $41.7 million, but beyond that, his contract gets murky...

Written by Sean O'Brien about 7 months ago 57 reads 4 comments
The Best and Worst NFL Benchings Of 2008

This year, we have seen a lot of controversy regarding who would sit on the bench and who would start. Most issues started during the offseason, with players squaring off for the starting position...

Written by Sean O'Brien about 12 months ago 143 reads 7 comments
Warner Vs. Brees: Battle For The League MVP

In an NFL season as crazy as 2008 is turning out, it's good to see some shining stars emerging from the chaos. On one side we have Kurt Warner, past league MVP and Super Bowl champion leading ...

Written by Sean O'Brien about about 1 year ago 307 reads 22 comments
NFL 2008: Top 10 Most Ridiculous Fines

With a special thanks to all those who contributed to this article, I present to you the top 10 most ridiculous fines of 2008. 10...

Written by Sean O'Brien about about 1 year ago 1,226 reads 2 comments
Ravens-Eagles: Young Stars Look to Emulate Wily Veterans

Raven rookies Joe Flacco and Ray Rice could learn something from the veterans they'll be facing on the field come Sunday. Flacco grew up watching the Eagles as a kid and followed them even through his college career...

Written by Sean O'Brien about about 1 year ago 132 reads 5 comments
NFL 2008: Five Most Underrated Quarterbacks

In a league of Donovan McNabbs and Tony Romos, star power reigns supreme while leadership and skill seem to go mostly unnoticed...

Written by Sean O'Brien about about 1 year ago 560 reads 11 comments
Pittsburgh May Have Saved The Broncos Season

The Denver Broncos, fresh off a comeback victory over the Browns, are in desperate need for a healthy body in the back field. Their back field has been absolutely destroyed by injuries this year with Michael Pittman and Andre Hall already on IR...

Written by Sean O'Brien about about 1 year ago 302 reads 5 comments
Baltimore Ravens' Depth Is Keeping Them Rolling

NFL organizations this year are really starting to appreciate the importance of having depth on their roster. Teams like the Dallas Cowboys and San Diego Chargers entered the season star-studded and ready to go all the way to the Super Bowl...

Written by Sean O'Brien about about 1 year ago 299 reads 5 comments
Ravens Rookies Have Offense On the Rise

Capped off by a 31-3 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week Six, the Baltimore Ravens had fallen from 2-0 to 2-3. Their offense was looking downright inept and their defense had suffered a major blow to it's ego...

Written by Sean O'Brien about about 1 year ago 429 reads 4 comments
Joe Flacco: Midseason Grade

With the 18th-overall pick in the first round of the 2008 draft, the Baltimore Ravens selected quarterback Joe Flacco out of Delaware. With his 6'6", 230-pound frame, Flacco was deemed the next Ben Roethlisberger...

Written by Sean O'Brien about about 1 year ago 592 reads 5 comments
Byron Leftwich Deserves a Starting Job

Last night on Monday Night Football "Big" Ben Roethlisberger was sidelined at halftime. He would end the night going 5-of-17 passes with an interception. Enter backup quarterback Byron Leftwich...

Written by Sean O'Brien about about 1 year ago 874 reads 8 comments
New York Jets: Favre Becoming a Liability?

We all know the story. Favre retired, then unretired, then caused all sorts of drama for the Packers, finally being signed by the New York Jets. The old gunslinger was out to prove he still had it...

Written by Sean O'Brien about about 1 year ago 371 reads 14 comments
Ravens-Browns: Baltimore win 37-27 In Back and Forth Battle

In their second meeting of the season, the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns put on a show, but ultimately, it was the Ravens who would have the last laugh. Baltimore started the scoring with a 41-yard field goal by Matt Stover...

Written by Sean O'Brien about about 1 year ago 240 reads 0 comments
Colts-Ravens: Rookie Joe Flacco Looks Like Rookie

Just when I was starting to believe in the guy, Joe Flacco goes out and puts out a stinker of a performance. Considering the team’s "D" was already banged up, the only thing us Ravens fans could ask for was no costly interceptions...

Written by Sean O'Brien about about 1 year ago 382 reads 3 comments
Joe Flacco Named Baltimore Ravens' Indefinite Starter for Rest of the Season

Baltimore’s rookie QB Joe Flacco was named starter for the rest of the season, despite the fact that Troy Smith is practicing again. Many thought that when Smith re-emerged, he would challenge Flacco for the starting job...

Written by Sean O'Brien about about 1 year ago 428 reads 2 comments
Colts-Ravens: Indianapolis Faces a Make-or-Break Early-Season Test

“There are a lot of different ways to look at close losses. Initially, they’re a lot harder to take than a bigger loss, but in the long run, there’s going to be a lot of things ...

Written by Sean O'Brien about about 1 year ago 295 reads 2 comments
Discipline and Team-First Attitudes AreTaking Back the NFL

The 2008-2009 season has been an interesting one to say the least—a roller coaster of ups and downs. We’ve seen the best QB in the league knocked out for the rest of the season in Week One...

Written by Sean O'Brien about about 1 year ago 1,141 reads 8 comments
Ravens-Steelers: Joe Flacco Impressive in Overtime Loss to Pittsburgh

Baltimore's 20-23 OT loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers should be considered an eye opener to every team left on the Ravens' schedule. Teams beware: Baltimore isn't as one dimensional as you thought...

Written by Sean O'Brien about about 1 year ago 463 reads 11 comments

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Sean O'Brien Article Archive

Detroit to Turn up the Defensive Heat: Do They Have the Personnel?

The NFL's Potential 2009 Breakout Players: Defense Edition

NFL's Potential 2009 Breakout Players: Offensive Edition

The NFL's Top Five Available Free Agents and Where They Might End Up in 2009

The 2009 New York Giants: Are the Fans in for the Blues?

SOB's P.O.V.: Giants Draft Ramses Barden AsTop Prospect

The New York Giants' 2009 Draft Pick: Nicks or Barden?

The Matthew Stafford Experiment: Side Effects May Vary

The Best and Worst NFL Benchings Of 2008

Warner Vs. Brees: Battle For The League MVP

NFL 2008: Top 10 Most Ridiculous Fines

Ravens-Eagles: Young Stars Look to Emulate Wily Veterans

NFL 2008: Five Most Underrated Quarterbacks

Pittsburgh May Have Saved The Broncos Season

Baltimore Ravens' Depth Is Keeping Them Rolling

Ravens Rookies Have Offense On the Rise

Joe Flacco: Midseason Grade

Byron Leftwich Deserves a Starting Job

New York Jets: Favre Becoming a Liability?

Ravens-Browns: Baltimore win 37-27 In Back and Forth Battle

Colts-Ravens: Rookie Joe Flacco Looks Like Rookie

Joe Flacco Named Baltimore Ravens' Indefinite Starter for Rest of the Season

Colts-Ravens: Indianapolis Faces a Make-or-Break Early-Season Test

Discipline and Team-First Attitudes AreTaking Back the NFL

Ravens-Steelers: Joe Flacco Impressive in Overtime Loss to Pittsburgh

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