The New England Patriots haven’t won a Super Bowl since 2005, and last made a Super Bowl appearance in 2008. Few NFL organizations would call that a drought, but it’s the longest the Pats have gone without a Super Bowl trip since the 1990s. When teams hit skids such as these, it’s tempting to examine their drafting […]

In the Lone Star State, the Houston Texans unquestionably play second fiddle to “America’s Team,” the Dallas Cowboys. Amidst the shadow of “Big D” lurks a team and a fan base trying to figure out what its true identity is. Perhaps the man with the most questions about his identity is the one who lines […]

As of right now, there are 13 wide receivers currently on the New York Giants’ roster and nine wide receivers on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster. Yet, if and when the National Football League finally lifts its lockout, perhaps next month, more eyes around the league will be on a wideout who hasn’t taken the field […]

One of the frequently-cited merits of the NFL is its supposed parity. There’s often substantial change in how teams do from year to year, and with a hard salary cap and a short season that can further emphasize the role of randomness (although even long seasons don’t remove the role of randomness entirely), fans of […]

While the NFL received its first “A” grade this past year for racial hiring practices by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport, there is always still room for improvement. According to the University of Central Florida-based group in their 2010 Racial and Gender Report Card, white and African-American players combined to make up […]

The NFL’s famed for its spectacles, and the NFL Draft is one of its most renowned. In the weeks and months leading up to the day of the draft, there are countless pre-draft shows, mock drafts and insider reports about who may go first, second or third overall, as well as speculation about who may […]

One of the most remarkable stories of the last decade has been the increased awareness of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs, which went from subjects primarily discussed in weightlifting circles to national media debates, criminal trials and FBI investigations. The effects of PEDs are still hotly debated, but substances that could potentially increase strength, muscle […]

One of the most interesting aspects of the ongoing Ohio State scandal, which has already led to head coach Jim Tressel’s departure, has been how it’s affected star quarterback Terrelle Pryor. Pryor has been one of the most central figures in the scandal, which started with revelations that he and other players had sold or […]

When Cecil Shorts from Mount Union was taken by the Jacksonville Jaguars in this year’s NFL Draft, the selection flew predominantly under the radar. Viewers at home were most likely unaware, but Shorts joined a very small club of football players from Division III colleges who have been taken in the draft. If a player […]

In most of the measuring sticks for major cities, Buffalo is solidly outranked by Toronto and Los Angeles. It has less people, less land area, a smaller economy and fewer sports teams. What Buffalo does currently have is its own National Football League team, the Buffalo Bills. The question of whether or not it will […]