Reeling Lions clean house yet again, fire general manager and president It doesn't seem like it was only less than a year ago that the Detroit Lions were in the playoffs, giving the Dallas Cowboys everything they could handle (and, some would say, were robbed by a bad call). The Lions are 1-7 and starting over. General manager Martin Mayhew and team president Tom Lewand, ESPN's Adam Schefter … [Read more...]

Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em: Week 9 Start 'Em or Sit 'Em Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em is geared toward redraft leagues but can also be used for setting DFS lineups, as these are the players I’ll likely be filling out my cash lineups with on Sunday. As is the case each week, I’m ignoring the Thursday night game.QUARTERBACKStart of the Week: Ben Roethlisberger vs. Raiders: Big Ben’s had a week to knock … [Read more...]

Week 9 Coaches on the hot seat On Tuesday, the Tennessee Titans fired head coach Ken Whisenhunt. We left Whisenhunt off the hot seat list because he was in his first season with presumed franchise quarterback Marcus Mariota, and we assumed – falsely, clearly – that Whisenhunt, a coach with a background on offense, would get some time to work with Mariota before his seat got so hot he was … [Read more...]

Eddie George to star in Broadway musical 'Chicago' If you're a fan of musical theater and will be in New York City in January or February, you'll be able to catch former NFL star running back Eddie George in the latest revival of "Chicago." George, who rushed for just over 10,000 yards in his eight-years with the Oilers/Titans (he spent his final season with the Cowboys in 2004), pursued his … [Read more...]

Redskins cite list of ridiculously offensive trademarks in team's court appeal And you thought naming a team the Washington Redskins was offensive. Wait until you get a load of the trademarks protected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that the team's lawyers are citing in their appeal of last year's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ruling — and a federal judge's subsequent upholding … [Read more...]

Sam Bradford apparently turned down a four-year, $72 million deal this summer Good news, Eagles fans: Sam Bradford reportedly turned down a four-year, $72 million deal this summer. The bad news: Bradford remains the starting quarterback in Philadelphia, at least for the time being. [Yahoo Daily Fantasy Football: First place wins $100K in our $500K contest for Week 9] Let's go live to Eagles … [Read more...]

Football Daily Dose: Dose: Keenan Allen's Year Over Keenan Allen has experienced a number of injuries the past few years. While at California in 2012, he tore his PCL and required surgery. In 2013, Allen flashed bouts of dominance as a rookie and managed to stay healthy the entire season. But last season, Allen’s play dipped before he suffered a sprained ankle and broken collarbone in Week 15 … [Read more...]

Colts fire offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton The AFC South saw another big change on Tuesday, as hours after the Titans fired head coach Ken Whisenhunt, the Colts fired offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton. Associate head coach/special assistant Rob Chudzinski will now serve as coordinator. Hamilton was fired in the wake of yet another loss for Indianapolis, this one in overtime against the … [Read more...]

NFL Power Rankings: Denver's defense could carry Broncos all the way The number was astonishing. Aaron Rodgers had 77 passing yards on Sunday night against the Denver Broncos. "He had 50 yards passing," Broncos cornerback Chris Harris corrected, and he was right in that the Packers as a team has 50 net passing yards once sacks were counted. Opponents are thrilled if they hold the Packers to … [Read more...]

Titans fire Ken Whisenhunt, name Mike Mularkey interim head coach The Tennessee Titans surprised many on Tuesday morning, announcing the firing of head coach Ken Whisenhunt. The team named assistant head coach/tight ends coach Mike Mularkey as the interim replacement. Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said they are looking for progress with the club: “After thoughtful … [Read more...]