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Sports Central August 29, 2006 Dave Golokhov |
2006 NFL Preview: New England Patriots It is difficult to bet against a team that has had so much success over the past five seasons, but there are a lot of red flags about this team. |
Sports Central August 20, 2005 Dave Golokhov |
2005 NFL Preview: New England Patriots Going forward, the Patriots have far more pressing concerns heading into this season than they had last year, particularly, the loss of offensive and defensive coordinators. |
Sports Central August 22, 2007 Dave Golokhov |
2007 NFL Preview: New England Patriots Forecasting the upcoming season for the New England Patriots. |
Sports Central August 10, 2005 Dave Golokhov |
2005 NFL Preview: Indianapolis Colts Twelve wins is a serious possibility for a focused championship contender with urgent homefield advantage needs. |
Sports Central July 26, 2007 Brad Oremland |
Why No One Will Win Super Bowl XLII Many teams are hopeful -- and given the lack of top-level competition, that's appropriate -- but no one is dominant enough to actually win the big game. |
Sports Central September 2, 2014 Brad Oremland |
2014 NFL Preseason Power Rankings This season, I'm picking nine playoff teams to repeat, which is high, but in line with what we've seen the last few years. |
Sports Central September 3, 2013 Brad Oremland |
2013 NFL Preseason Power Rankings The numbered rankings below are for right now, beginning-of-season strength, and not necessarily a forecast of each team's success over the course of the whole year. |
Sports Central September 4, 2012 Brad Oremland |
NFL Preseason Power Rankings Preseason predictions are intimidating. Since the NFL's expansion and realignment in 2002, a little less than half the playoff field from the previous year reaches the postseason again. |
Sports Central January 24, 2008 Sean Crowe |
Super Patriots: Ranking the Super Bowl Teams A look back at all the Patriots teams that made it to the Super Bowl. |
AskMen.com Andrew Segal |
Super Bowl XXXIX Preview The New England Patriots will be going for their third title in four years, and the Philadelphia Eagles will be trying for their franchise's first-ever Super Bowl, having fallen a game short of the championship matchup in each of the past three seasons. |
Sports Central September 7, 2004 Brad Oremland |
NFL Preseason Power Rankings The first Sports Central power rankings of the 2004 NFL season are topped by a team that will benefit heavily from stringent enforcement of the league's illegal contact rule. |
Sports Central July 9, 2007 Rich Lyons |
Feeling Lucky? Pats Betting on Maroney It's no surprise that Laurence Maroney was able to make an impact on the team, but the extent of his impact in just his rookie year sent shock waves around New England. |
Sports Illustrated September 4, 2002 Michael Silver |
Once and again Picking the Pats, and other semi-educated guesses |
Sports Central January 1, 2008 Seth Doria |
In the Box: NFL Week 17 A look at the teams in the NFL at the end of the regular season. |
Sports Central May 9, 2007 Piet Van Leer |
Patriots to the Promised Land? The consensus is that with the pick-up of Randy Moss, New England has firmly entrenched itself as a Super Bowl favorite. |
Sports Central June 8, 2005 Matt Thomas |
Chasing the Dream: Forecasting the AFC Though the football season is still a faint glimmer on the horizon, much of the offseason movement has concluded and the once-murky picture has become considerably more pristine. |
Sports Central January 12, 2015 Brad Oremland |
NFL 2014-15 Divisional Weekend NFL teams with coaching vacancies have been patient this year. Rex Ryan will apparently be the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills, and that's the first opening filled, with five remaining. |
Sports Central April 28, 2015 Brad Oremland |
A Decade Later: Grading the 2005 Draft Before I try to evaluate the new draft, I'm tackling a project I can handle with more confidence: grading the 2005 NFL Draft. |
Sports Central December 11, 2004 Kevin Holtsberry |
The Best Team in the AFC? Here is an intriguing question: Who is the best team in the NFL? With three teams at 11-1, that is not an easy question. But breaking it down by offense, defense, and special teams should give us an idea. |
Sports Central January 11, 2016 Brad Oremland |
NFL 2015-16 Wild Card Weekend I'll have more to say on the Associated Press All-Pro Team below, but the lineup is ridiculous, especially on offense. Three running backs and two wide receivers? What is this, 1945? |
Sports Central September 7, 2005 Kevin Holtsberry |
NFL Conference Predictions: AFC Patriots, Steelers, Colts, and Raiders for the AFC divisional winners. Here's why. |
Sports Central September 11, 2009 Eric Engberg |
Why Your Team Will Not Win the Super Bowl This is the time of year where everyone thinks this could be the year their team wins it all. Here's why everyone is wrong. |
Sports Central November 12, 2007 Brad Oremland |
NFL 2007 Midseason Report Card The Patriots look unstoppable... The Colts' worry has to be injuries... Dallas Cowboys just below the Colts... Dolphins won't go 0-16... |
Sports Central January 24, 2007 Brad Oremland |
Super Bowl XLI Preview There are three big storylines in this game. |
Sports Central December 10, 2005 Kevin Holtsberry |
The Push For the Playoffs in the AFC A look at where the AFC playoffs stand today. |
Sports Central February 8, 2007 Matt Thomas |
2007 NFL Mock Draft: Version 2.0 A follow-up to 2007 NFL Mock Draft: First Look. |
Sports Central January 19, 2015 Brad Oremland |
Super Bowl XLIX Preview We all know the importance of a good quarterback, but how about a great cornerback? We'll get a Super Bowl matchup of Richard Sherman and Darrelle Revis, the best CBs of 2014, and the best of this generation. |
Sports Central December 19, 2010 Josh Galligan |
The Next Generation of the Pats/Jets Rivalry The Jets/Patriots rivalry has quickly become one of the most multi-layered, fascinating, emotional rivalries in all of football -- nay, in all sports. |
Sports Illustrated March 19, 2003 Peter King |
Inside the NFL: Smooth Moves New England shored up its suspect defense with three prime free agents. |
Sports Central January 13, 2004 Brad Oremland |
NFL Postseason Week 2 Quarterbacks get too much publicity as it is, but this week's playoff games were all about quarterbacks who stepped up to get the job done. |
Sports Illustrated April 26, 2001 Peter King |
Fanning the flames of the feud Pats' selection of Light more fuel to Pats-Jets rivalry... |
Sports Central August 2, 2005 Matt Thomas |
Fantasy Football Forecast: WR Ratings Having a solid group of receivers, especially in fantasy football formats that require playing at least two each week, can make the difference between having an average team and a great one. Here are projections on the top 50 NFL wide receivers. |
Sports Central April 30, 2012 Brad Oremland |
2012 NFL Draft Winners and Losers Unlike the 2011 draft overshadowed by the owners' lockout, the 2012 draft was all about action, with pick-for-pick and player-for-pick trades dominating the headlines. |
Sports Illustrated February 11, 2002 Michael Silver |
Pat Answer Following the lead of their transformed coach and oh-so-cool quarterback, the no-name Patriots stunned the Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI... |
Sports Central November 21, 2006 Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 11 Power Rankings Chicago Bears still NFL's most dominant team ... Do the Indianapolis Colts have the resolve to be champions?... Baltimore Ravens the AFC Super Bowl favorites... San Diego Chargers playing "exciting football"... San Francisco 49ers have an outside shot at the playoffs... etc. |
Sports Central December 28, 2010 Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 16 Power Rankings With one week of regular season play remaining, here's where each NFL team ranks. |
Sports Illustrated December 18, 2002 Jeffri Chadiha |
Strictly Business The Colts' Marvin Harrison quietly added the league's single-season receiving record to an impressive resume. |
Sports Central August 19, 2014 Brad Oremland |
NFL 2014 Week 1 Odds It's preseason. The real opener is still a few weeks away. But sports betting is a huge industry, and some people can't wait to get started. |
Sports Central February 8, 2005 Brad Oremland |
Super Bowl XXXIX Rewind The New England Patriots emerged with a 24-21 victory. The game wasn't as close as the final score -- which tied a Super Bowl record for second-closest ever -- makes it seem, but it was competitive from start to finish. |
Sports Central February 18, 2008 Ricky Dimon |
Can Giants and Pats Draft Way Back? Can the New York Giants and New England Patriots make a return trip to the Super Bowl for a rematch in the 53rd edition of America's biggest sporting event? |
Sports Central January 2, 2010 Brad Oremland |
Sports Central's NFL All-Decade Team I've named a first and second team all decade player at each position, as well as a couple of honorable mentions. Each section also includes a listing for the most overrated and underrated player at that position. |
Sports Central February 4, 2008 Brad Oremland |
Super Bowl XLII Rewind Was Super Bowl XLII the best Super Bowl I have ever seen?... Comparisons to Super Bowl XXXVI... What Happened?... etc. |
Sports Central December 30, 2003 Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 17 Power Rankings |
Sports Central January 20, 2006 Kevin Holtsberry |
NFL Playoff Thoughts and Observations Here is a little secret: it is hard to get into to the Super Bowl, let alone win! |
Sports Central January 31, 2005 Dave Golokhov |
I Hate Mondays: Wrong Said Fred Number 84 for the Philadelphia Eagles has decided it's time to put the 15 seconds of fame he's received to bad use. |
Sports Central August 15, 2006 Wailele Sallas |
10 Predictions For the 2006 NFL Season Until the first kick-off starts the official season, here is a list of things you can bet on this season. |
Sports Central September 27, 2005 Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 3 Power Rankings Same defense stopping Colts offense... New England up a notch after beating Pittsburgh... Clock steals game from Steelers... Cadillac Williams getting too many touches?... Detroit improves position after bye week... etc. |
Sports Central September 24, 2005 Kevin Ferra |
See You From Heinz Field, Section 235 Attending every Steelers game since Heinz field has opened -- 40-yard line, club level, Steelers side -- gives you a special insight to the Steelers-Patriots rivalry. |
Sports Central July 18, 2005 Jeffrey Boswell |
NFL 2005: 15 Games to Watch Will teams survive the losses of the off-season? Will stars perform with their new teams? Will promise shown last season continue this season? These games will have special significance because they will answer questions. |
Sports Central February 6, 2012 Brad Oremland |
Super Bowl XLVI Rewind The Giants delivered another game-winning fourth quarter touchdown drive, and the Tom Brady magic that always seemed to carry the Patriots in the early 2000s was nowhere to be found. |