Everyone knows that NFL general managers make their paychecks by their success in the later rounds of the draft and uncovering those hidden gems that can push a team over the top. With the bulk of the scouting just getting underway and many names being brought to the forefront who weren’t exactly on the tip of anyone’s tongues when the collegiate season started, this new segment called Under the Radar will explore just what scouts find attractive about certain prospects who may be available beyond the glamour rounds of the draft. More »

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Once an All-Pro Cornerback for the Chicago Bears, Jerry Azumah was forced to put his football career to a halt following injuries to his hip and neck pain. Azumah entered the league in 1999 when he was selected as the 14th pick of the fifth round by the Chicago Bears. He dominated Division 1-AA with the University of New Hampshire, and won the Walter Payton award for best offensive player. In 2003, Azumah led the league in kickoff return yardage, and took two back to the endzone. In 2004, Azumah was selected to the Pro Bowl as a kick returner. Then came March 23, 2006, the day that Azumah retired. More »

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It was announced on Wednesday that Tom Brady has been named the recipient of the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year award. Of course the New England Patriots signal caller suffered that horrific knee injury in the first quarter of a week 1 contest against the Kansas City Chiefs one year ago and had to undergo major reconstructive surgery to repair the ligament damage in the offseason. As if that wasn’t enough, Brady suffered through well documented complications with the injury as there was an infection in the area of the surgery that could have potentially compromised the reconstruction entirely. More »

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The new year will for some franchise’s inevitably bring in a new regime to run the show and the list of team’s likely to be searching for new head coaches this year is right up there with seasons past as the coaching carousel begins to spin. With Hall of Fame resumes lurking in the weeds like Bill Cowher, Mike Shanahan, John Gruden, and Brian Billick, owners will undoubtedly be infatuated with the thought of making a blockbuster hire this offseason. More »

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The ball is in your court, Eagles, as the race for that elusive second seed in the NFC playoffs heats up after the Chicago Bears handed the Minnesota Vikings their third loss in four games last night at Solider Field. With Minnesota seemingly in free fall and their offense in disarray as the schism between quarterback Brett Favre and Head Coach Brad Childress deepens, the Philadelphia Eagles have a great opportunity in front of them this weekend when they travel to Jerryworld to face the Dallas Cowboys. More »

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The Ravens-Bears game has changed from a 1PM start to a 4:15PM start. The decision to move the game back was determined by the oncoming snowstorm along the east coast. The snow is estimated to pile up anywhere between 10 to 20 inches of snow! I guess this game will turn out to be a smashmouth football game. More »

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The Chicago Bears are at home facing an explosive Philadelphia Eagles team that are looking to stop their losing streak tonight. The Eagles are 5-4 and are looking to make a run at an NFC playoff spot and their quest begins tonight at Soldier Field. More »

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The NFL just announced today its final November 29 schedule. The NFL uses a flexible schedule between weeks 11 and 17 to make sure there are good matchups in primetime slots. More »

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After watching the unwatchable game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears on Thursday night, there were many things that I took away from the game. The one that overrides them all is the fact that Jay Cutler does not know how to deal with pressure at this point in his career. Whether it is last season’s collapse with the Denver Broncos, his inability to play well in nationally televised games, or overall under-achievement this season with his new team, Jay Cutler continues to fall short in pressure situations. More »

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Coming off their bye week, the Minnesota Vikings are sitting pretty with a three-game lead in the NFC North Division while the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears have each entered full-on crisis mode. (Since this post is about the NFC North playoff race, there will be no mention of the Detroit Lions.)

While watching demoralizing losses by the Packers and Bears, the Vikings also used the bye to heal several hobbled players, including quarterback Brett Favre (groin), cornerback Antoine Winfield (foot) and wide receivers Percy Harvin (shoulder), Bernard Berrian (hamstring) and Darius Reynaud (hamstring).
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