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Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Football | By Laura Steinfield @ Wednesday, 8th September 2010 @ 8:36 AM

The National Football League (designated by the unofficial translation of "National Football League" in French), abbreviated by the acronym NFL is an association of professional teams in football, working in the United States. The NFL was founded in 1920, first under the name American Professional Football Association (APFA), prior to the detriment renamed the National Football League in 1922. The NFL holds an annual championship closely watched in the world punctuated by a major event: ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Football | By Pat Smith @ Sunday, 29th August 2010 @ 1:08 PM

Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens have been on the rise over the past two seasons and I think they're a good bet to win the North in 2010. Quarterback Joe Flacco is entering his third season in the NFL and has been steadily improving while showing signs of star potential. With wide receiver Anquan Boldin now at his disposal, 2010 could be a breakout season for young signal caller. Boldin gives the Ravens a physical receiver capable of making the kind of after-the-catch plays that have people ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Football | By Pat Smith @ Sunday, 29th August 2010 @ 1:06 PM

San Diego Chargers: The Chargers are again the favorite to win the West, but they shouldn't run away with it like we usually expect. The Bolts have some major question marks surrounding this team, namely the holdouts of left tackle Marcus McNeill and wideout Vincent Jackson. Both of these players play major roles for this team and would leave big shoes to fill if they were to stand firm concerning their contract status. The Chargers will need receivers like Malcolm Floyd, Josh Re... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Football | By Pat Smith @ Sunday, 29th August 2010 @ 1:06 PM

Indianapolis Colts: The Colts are annually the favorite in this division, and 2010 is no different. Fresh off a Super Bowl appearance, expect the Colts to again approach 12 or 13 wins on their way to a first-round bye. At this point, the Colts' season doesn't truly start until the playoffs, but don't tell Peyton Manning that. Manning is good for his usual 4,000 yards and 30 or so touchdowns this year thanks to endless hours in the film room. With an emerging group of receivers... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Football | By Pat Smith @ Sunday, 29th August 2010 @ 1:06 PM

Here are 10 players whose fantasy prospects I love heading into the 2010 season. (Note: This article was written on Aug. 17.) Maurice Jones-Drew, Running Back, Jacksonville Jaguars: OK, I understand that I'm not exactly going out on a limb here, but I believe that Mojo is actually the most reliable fantasy running back in the game right now. Think about it: Chris Johnson is coming off a season (albeit a fantastic one) in which he received a huge workload. He's never touched t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Football | By Pat Smith @ Sunday, 29th August 2010 @ 1:06 PM

New England Patriots: It seems as though people are forgetting that the Patriots, not the Jets, are the reigning AFC East champs. The Patriots certainly have their fair share of question marks, but it's still hard to bet against a team coached by Bill Belichick and quarterbacked by Tom Brady. The defense definitely has its holes, but filling those gaps creatively is Belichick's specialty. As for the offense, the team will need to establish the run somehow. They don't have a ma... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Football | By Pat Smith @ Sunday, 29th August 2010 @ 1:05 PM

Minnesota Vikings: Obviously a lot hinges on whether or not Brett Favre returns to action this season. With Favre under center, the Vikings are a team that every football fan wants to get NFL tickets to see; without him, they're a borderline playoff team. Favre had a magnificent season in 2010 and led the Vikings to within an overtime of the Super Bowl. If he returns, the Vikings are again a contender for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. However, if Favre retires for good this time, the team&... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Football | By Pat Smith @ Sunday, 29th August 2010 @ 1:04 PM

NFL quarterbacks are the talk of the league this year, and there are several hot commodities that have emerged over the last year or two. With names like Favre on their way out and still others like Clausen working their way in, quarterbacks are all the rage going into the 2010-11 regular season. Here are a few quarterbacks around the league who must post solid years to remain starters in the NFL. Matt Cassel, Kansas City Chiefs. Cassel's stock quickly rose in New England with the fa... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Football | By Pat Smith @ Sunday, 29th August 2010 @ 1:00 PM

New Orleans Saints: The Saints are coming off their best season in franchise history, shocking the world and making a run all the way to the Super Bowl, and winning. New Orleans boasts one of the more potent offenses in the National Football League, something that carried the team in 2009. Quarterback Drew Brees runs one of the best passing attacks in the league, one that spreads the ball around and keeps defenses on their toes. However, the team is hoping to have a more consistent gr... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Football | By Pat Smith @ Sunday, 29th August 2010 @ 12:59 PM

Just one game into the preseason, the New England Patriots are already dealing with a few serious injuries that have required the Pats to court replacements. One of the reasons that the Patriots are considered one of the perennial powerhouses of the league, though, is their depth, so if any team could survive a series of big injuries, it is the Patriots. First, the defense took a hit when defensive end Ty Warren decided to get surgery to correct a hip injury, which placed him on injured ... more...