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Week 9 NFL Picks

We have reached the halfway point of the season and as I predicted, we all have no clue what is going on. Case in point, the Redskins shocking victory over the Cowboys this past Monday night. Dallas was a heavy favorite, and nobody gave the Redskins any chance to win the game. I only picked… Continue reading Week 9 NFL Picks

The Rise and Fall and Return of RG3

Rumors are abound that Washington QB Robert Griffin III will return this Sunday for the Redskins’ game at Minnesota. The reaction from Redskins fans has been less than positive. Granted, this is from talk radio and twitter, but the fans are making their voices heard. Among the comments I’ve seen. “Let him rest another week.… Continue reading The Rise and Fall and Return of RG3

Week 8 NFL Picks

Week 8 is upon us. Teams are starting to separate themselves and are laying claim to their divisions. Some preseason darlings are struggling, and the surprise teams are popping up. Unfortunately, it’s a weak slate of games this week, with very few marquee matchups. But we pick them all here, so lets get to it.… Continue reading Week 8 NFL Picks

Percy Harvin Traded to the Jets

Late this afternoon news broke that the New York Jets acquired Percy Harvin from the Seattle Seahawks for a conditional draft pick. This could prove to be a great move for the Jets, a team that needs all the offensive help they can get. The Seahawks, on the other hand, never used Percy Harvin right… Continue reading Percy Harvin Traded to the Jets

NFL Picks – Week 7

Welcome to week seven in the NFL. We think by now that we know what is going on, but in fact, nobody knows a thing. Who saw the Cowboys going into Seattle and beating the Seahawks? The Patriots were left for dead 2 ½ weeks ago, now they are 5-2 and running away with the… Continue reading NFL Picks – Week 7