NFL Under the Bleachers: May 26

Remembering the Fallen

It’s important to remember this past Memorial Day that some of the same players who thrill us on any given Sunday also defend us from any given enemy. From Pat Tillman, who lost his life in Afghanistan, to Nile Kinnick, who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War II, we thank them for their service.

The AFC Beast: A Close Look at a Crazy Division

There are several storylines to follow in the AFC East it’s really not a division – it’s a soap opera. Tom Brady makes his dramatic return to the Pats, Mark Sanchez makes his dramatic beginning with the Jets, and on the Bills, Terrell Owens will be just plain dramatic.

The Ghost of Bill Walsh

Is the success of the old 49ers teams haunting the new squad? Even new coach Mike Singletary has some bad memories of San Fran dropping the Bears in 1984. But if there’s anyone who can exorcise the Bill Walsh demon, it’s the high priest of the defensive line.

Alphabet Soup: The Best Green Bay Names of All Time

In which we, that’s right, detail all of the coolest, weirdest names of Packer history ... letter-by-letter, through the entire alphabet. Hey, we might be pointless, but at least we’re thorough. Besides, how can you not love a name like Marger Apsit and Jug Earp?

The NFL’s Most Overrated Players

More thoroughness. We run through everyone who stinks – sorry about Jason Peters, Philadelphia – to everyone who probably will stink – enjoy that signing bonus, Matt Stafford – to everyone who has stunk and will stink again once he comes back again with the Vikings. We’ll let you figure that name out for yourselves.