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Jan  ›  2008
01/28/2008   |   The great 18: Unit evaluation of the Steelers for 2008   ( 0 )   01/28/2008   |   Putting it all together: Kiffin, Davis and the media   ( 93 )   01/28/2008   |   Eli’s elevation should serve as lesson to impatient Dolphins   ( 11 )   01/27/2008   |   Caldwell’s ascension raises the question: Who’s Caldwell?   ( 0 )   01/25/2008   |   Raiders should look to free agency for OLB   ( 102 )   01/25/2008   |   An annual plea: Move up the Pro Bowl!   ( 2 )   01/25/2008   |   Pro Bowl selection dubious for Bills’ Schobel   ( 54 )   01/25/2008   |   Dolphins have many draft hopes, but few options   ( 3 )   01/25/2008   |   Chiefs bring in new offensive coaches   ( 1 )   01/24/2008   |   Glazers think Gruden can stop Bucs here—atop NFC South   ( 0 )   01/24/2008   |   Bills should focus on defensive line this offseason   ( 51 )   01/24/2008   |   Weak ‘07 season puts Raider fan favorite in jeopardy   ( 24 )   01/24/2008   |   Maybe Dean will give 49er fans something to celebrate   ( 4 )   01/23/2008   |   Miami’s friends list keeps growing   ( 2 )   01/23/2008   |   Buffalo should be able to deal Losman for decent value   ( 66 )   01/23/2008   |   Mediocre reserves prove value of Dolphins’ Brown   ( 13 )   01/23/2008   |   Titans need receivers more than an O-coordinator   ( 0 )   01/23/2008   |   The Raiders’ greatest Super Bowl ever   ( 17 )   01/22/2008   |   Under Kiffin, Gallery finally held his ground in ‘07   ( 38 )   01/22/2008   |   Bills need to lock up Evans long term   ( 42 )   01/22/2008   |   Mora stayed in Seattle because he knows the possibilities   ( 0 )   01/22/2008   |   Weak postseason justifies uncertainty over Phillips   ( 2 )   01/22/2008   |   Are you experienced, Giants?   ( 2 )   01/22/2008   |   Dolphins’ Beck in the saddle again   ( 9 )   01/22/2008   |   Shouldn’t Crennel have to prove he’s worth an extension?   ( 1 )   01/22/2008   |   The great 18: Unit evaluation of the Steelers for 2008   ( 0 )   01/21/2008   |   As always, Dungy will choose his path on his terms   ( 0 )   01/21/2008   |   History makin’, raucous celebratin’ Patriot game balls to …...  ( 1 )   01/21/2008   |   Aaron Smith: More important to Pittsburgh than many knew   ( 1 )   01/21/2008   |   Losing Hargrove will hurt Bills   ( 58 )   01/21/2008   |   Dolphins must erase stepping-stone reputation   ( 8 )   01/21/2008   |   San Francisco’s Singletary could by eyeing Houston   ( 10 )   01/18/2008   |   What if Randy Moss stayed with the Raiders?   ( 51 )   01/18/2008   |   Chargers have nothing to lose   ( 2 )   01/18/2008   |   Which Gailey will Chiefs be getting?   ( 7 )   01/18/2008   |   Championship game kribbles, part IV: Giants’ offense vs. Packers’ defe...  ( 16 )   01/17/2008   |   Miami as Dallas East is nothing personal, only business   ( 1 )   01/17/2008   |   Raiders should pursue a WR in Round 2 of draft   ( 49 )   01/17/2008   |   Schonert has to spice up Buffalo’s offense   ( 78 )   01/17/2008   |   Cooking with Bill Parcells   ( 6 )   01/17/2008   |   Stadium will be hard sell for 49ers   ( 4 )   01/17/2008   |   Championship game kribbles, part III: Chargers’ offense vs. Patriots’...  ( 3 )   01/16/2008   |   Flurry of moves finally quiets Huizenga naysayers   ( 3 )   01/16/2008   |   Chow would be ideal for Bills’ stagnant offense   ( 77 )   01/16/2008   |   Championship game kribbles, part II: Packers’ offense vs. Giants’ defe...  ( 8 )   01/16/2008   |   The Guy for the Hall of Fame   ( 23 )   01/16/2008   |   Titans’ front office has plenty of work to do   ( 3 )   01/15/2008   |   For struggling Raiders, McFadden’s a luxury   ( 67 )   01/15/2008   |   2008 should be make-or-break year for Jauron   ( 93 )   01/15/2008   |   Will Holmgren retire or return? He has reasons to do either   ( 2 )   01/15/2008   |   Spearing Sparano would be wise move for Dolphins   ( 2 )   01/14/2008   |   Juniors make running back a strong draft position   ( 0 )   01/14/2008   |   Colts trip over their own feet   ( 2 )   01/14/2008   |   Buffalo’s redesigned front office has much to prove   ( 119 )   01/14/2008   |   Much ado about Mike Tice in Miami   ( 1 )   01/14/2008   |   Raiders’ troubles against the run a result of poor drafting   ( 52 )   01/14/2008   |   Chargers pay high price for right to play Patriots   ( 0 )   01/14/2008   |   Championship game kribbles, part I: Patriots’ offense vs. Chargers’ de...  ( 0 )   01/14/2008   |   49ers’ offseason focus should be on offensive line   ( 6 )   01/14/2008   |   Collapsing pockets lead to Cowboys’ playoff collapse   ( 11 )   01/14/2008   |   The great 18: Unit evaluation of the Steelers for 2008   ( 0 )   01/11/2008   |   This underrated rivalry is packed full of drama   ( 0 )   01/11/2008   |   Chiefs’ search not causing much excitement   ( 1 )   01/11/2008   |   Hey, Pete Carroll, want to come to Oakland?   ( 90 )   01/11/2008   |   Dolphins’ Beck creating headaches for Parcells   ( 38 )   01/11/2008   |   Gabriel might be on Buffalo’s radar, but is he qualified?   ( 81 )   01/11/2008   |   Has Arizona finally become a destination, no longer a last resort?   ( 0 )   01/10/2008   |   Mike & Mike not a good marriage for 49ers   ( 7 )   01/10/2008   |   Bills mailbag: LSU’s Crowton an O-coordinator candidate?   ( 57 )   01/10/2008   |   Raiders can’t forget about free agent Clemons   ( 37 )   01/10/2008   |   Might Faneca be an attractive option for the Dolphins?   ( 7 )   01/10/2008   |   Roethlisberger looking for an extension, and it will be huge   ( 1 )   01/09/2008   |   Lane Kiffin in the Land of Al   ( 54 )   01/09/2008   |   Shelton should not be part of Dolphins’ future   ( 4 )   01/09/2008   |   Truth or Fluke: 2007 San Francisco 49ers edition   ( 5 )   01/09/2008   |   Titans year in review   ( 2 )   01/09/2008   |   McNally’s best contribution for Bills was developing Peters   ( 53 )   01/08/2008   |   Amid Russell buzz, two Raider rookies quietly stood out   ( 25 )   01/08/2008   |   Colts versus Chargers: exciting chess   ( 8 )   01/08/2008   |   Dolphins a tale of haves and Hadnots   ( 6 )   01/08/2008   |   Bills’ previous two drafts have brought mixed results   ( 69 )   01/07/2008   |   Levy handled RB position perfectly in Buffalo   ( 59 )   01/07/2008   |   No huge concerns, some questions for Cowboys   ( 8 )   01/07/2008   |   Four years later, Hasselbeck’s audibles have improved   ( 0 )   01/07/2008   |   49ers’ biggest problem isn’t coaching; it’s ownership...  ( 13 )   01/07/2008   |   Dolphins’ Satele a true centerpiece   ( 3 )   01/07/2008   |   Jaguars: To thine own selves be true   ( 1 )   01/07/2008   |   Sapp’s exit makes Kelly a top priority for Raiders   ( 43 )   01/04/2008   |   RF365 crystal ball predictions: 2008 playoffs and beyond   ( 17 )   01/04/2008   |   Three key issues for Chiefs’ offseason   ( 10 )   01/04/2008   |   At home, Seahawks have Redskins right where they want them   ( 0 )   01/04/2008   |   Despite Levy’s best efforts, Bills still far from contention   ( 83 )   01/04/2008   |   Cameron takes fall for not-all-his-fault miserable season   ( 6 )   01/04/2008   |   RF365’s head coach power rankings: Final edition, 2007   ( 1 )   01/04/2008   |   Nolan staying with 49ers, but is it for the best?   ( 8 )   01/03/2008   |   In the end, nothing really changed for 49ers   ( 5 )   01/03/2008   |   The Ryan record: What went wrong in Oakland   ( 61 )   01/03/2008   |   Bills should follow rival Miami’s lead   ( 59 )   01/03/2008   |   Jags’ Taylor, banged-up O-line trouble for Steelers   ( 1 )   01/03/2008   |   Beck, Hagan play a few high notes   ( 4 )   01/02/2008   |   Week 17 Power Rankings: So long until September   ( 21 )   01/02/2008   |   Fortunately for Dolphins, left tackle position seems set   ( 4 )   01/02/2008   |   Levy’s short stint restored goodwill between Bills, fans   ( 40 )   01/02/2008   |   The problems of Lane Kiffin, 2007 edition   ( 23 )   01/02/2008   |   Titans won’t have luxury of playing San Diego’s backups   ( 0 )   01/02/2008   |   Who is this Kippy Brown person anyway?   ( 7 )   01/01/2008   |   New Year’s resolutions from around the NFL   ( 2 )   01/01/2008   |   49ers are making changes, which should include new coach   ( 2 )   01/01/2008   |   Bills should venture outward for new G.M.   ( 34 )   01/01/2008   |   Asomugha, Porter to opt out; Raiders should pursue both   ( 25 )   01/01/2008   |   Draft bounty makes Mueller’s ouster a mixed bag   ( 2 )  
Dec  ›  2007
12/31/2007   |   Backup QB tops Colts’ backups; now real season starts   ( 0 )   12/31/2007   |   History lesson: The 2007 New England Patriots   ( 11 )   12/31/2007   |   Wild Sunday caps 2007 season for Bills   ( 71 )   12/31/2007   |   Cameron’s rift with Traylor the final straw in Miami   ( 4 )   12/31/2007   |   Raiders’ Russell plays it safe in first NFL start   ( 17 )   12/31/2007   |   Too much exposure for Cowboy stars   ( 3 )   12/31/2007   |   Season finally ends for 49ers, but there were bright spots   ( 3 )   12/28/2007   |   AC’s bottom line: NFL Predictions, Week 17   ( 7 )   12/28/2007   |   Chiefs, Jets not playing the game they expected   ( 4 )   12/28/2007   |   Finale a win-win situation for Buffalo   ( 71 )   12/28/2007   |   Holmgren’s going to play to win this finale, and he should   ( 0 )   12/28/2007   |   2008 jobs at stake in Miami’s last 2007 game   ( 5 )   12/28/2007   |   ‘85 Bears-Dolphins: Reminiscing with my friend Steve   ( 1 )   12/28/2007   |   Saints are third in line for NFC’s sixth playoff spot   ( 0 )   12/28/2007   |   Again, only players can save Raiders’ Ryan   ( 41 )   12/27/2007   |   Raiders’ McCown to stay in ‘08? Maybe for the best   ( 42 )   12/27/2007   |   More questions than answers greet Parcells   ( 3 )   12/27/2007   |   Fifteen reasons the Patriots win on Saturday (and one compelling reaso...  ( 10 )   12/27/2007   |   Week 17 another meaningless finale for 49ers   ( 1 )   12/26/2007   |   Bills run, run, pass their way to disappointment   ( 37 )   12/26/2007   |   Week 16 Power Rankings: Concern in Green Bay?   ( 28 )   12/26/2007   |   Steelers should tee off on Smith-led Ravens   ( 0 )   12/26/2007   |   Bills learned the importance of Peters in Week 16   ( 38 )   12/26/2007   |   Dolphins’ maligned safety enjoying Pro Bowl-caliber half-season   ( 3 )   12/26/2007   |   The pride of Lane Kiffin, 2007 edition   ( 21 )   12/26/2007   |   Titans need offense to finally shine in Week 17   ( 0 )   12/26/2007   |   Minnesota’s 12 days of Christmas   ( 3 )   12/25/2007   |   Frank Gore gets 1,000 the hard way   ( 0 )   12/25/2007   |   One eye on each No. 2   ( 0 )   12/25/2007   |   New era begins in Week 17 for Raiders   ( 14 )   12/25/2007   |   Camarillo, Booker salvage good from bad   ( 5 )   12/25/2007   |   Schneck’s absence being felt by Bills   ( 14 )   12/24/2007   |   Raiders crush Raiders; Jags lend a hand   ( 29 )   12/24/2007   |   Their place assured, Colts still dominate Texans   ( 0 )   12/24/2007   |   Team-wide implosion leads to another Buffalo loss   ( 27 )   12/24/2007   |   Once again, Hill leads 49ers to victory   ( 6 )   12/24/2007   |   Cowboys’ Romo makes his thumb, blonde non-issues   ( 2 )   12/24/2007   |   Dolphins’ youngsters shine in 28-7 debacle   ( 2 )   12/21/2007   |   AC’s bottom line: NFL Predictions, Week 16   ( 8 )