Buffalo Rumblings (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
More photos » by Bill Feig - AP Browse more photos » Grudgingly, and with the air of discussing something slimy and unpleasant, we're back to talking about Buffalo Bills football today. The Bills, as I'm sure you're well aware, are 1-4, 0-2 in the division, and face the daunting task of facing one of the most physical teams in the league when they...
The Falcoholic (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
by Bill Feig - AP Curtis Lofton's a tackling machine. (AP Photo/Bill Feig) View full size photo » Curtis Lofton is the man. That may seem to be an odd way to start off a discussion-based post, but it's most certainly true. This is a dude who leads the league in tackles—not a marquee or even particularly critical stat, but it's worth recognizing—and has...
Canal Street Chronicles (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
by Bill Feig - AP View full size photo » Below are the Grade Point Averages of each player that's played significant time in the New Orleans Saints ' defense and special teams through the first eight games of the 2009 season, ordered from highest GPA to lowest: DEFENSE: Jabari Greer 3.46 (8 graded games) Roman Harper 3.25 (8 graded games) Tracy Porter 3.25 (8 graded games) Darren...
The Falcoholic (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
by Bill Feig - AP Don't expect Matt Ryan and the Falcons to overlook at the Redskins. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File) View full size photo » There's a danger with a game like this. The Washington Redskins have been no one's idea of a great or even good team this season. Their fans are dealing with tragic missteps at every level of the organization with the impassiveness...
Acme Packing Company (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
More photos » by Bill Feig - AP 3 days ago: New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) points the ball to Atlanta Falcons cornerback Tye Hill (24) as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. (AP Photo/Bill Feig) Browse more photos » The NFL writers of SB Nation did our annual mid-season Studs...
And The Valley Shook (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
via media.2theadvocate.com Photo by: Bill Feig. This ain't tennis. You can't show the official the mark left. View full size photo » I returned home from the wedding a little drunk and on a positive vibe. I had listened to the LSU-Alabama game in the car and as far as I knew, the game was 15-10 LSU late in the third and I was pretty excited to watch an epic fourth quarter. Yeah,...
Cat Scratch Reader (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
More photos » by Bill Feig - AP Saints coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees, shown here during a Sept. 13 game in New Orleans, have never defeated the Panthers at home in three tries. (AP Photo/Bill Feig) Browse more photos » The Panthers own the longest winning streak in one place over one team in the seven-year history of the NFC South division, and...
Canal Street Chronicles (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
by Bill Feig - AP View full size photo » You'll have to forgive me for stealing Sheryl Crow's song title as part of the story headline but in this case it is quite apropos. After all, few things are as synonymous with football as a female singer/songwriter approaching her fifties, right? The Saints host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday and they'll have an opportunity to go 8-0 for...
Canal Street Chronicles (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
More photos » by Bill Feig - AP 2 days ago: New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper (42) intercepts a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. The Saints defeated the Falcons 35-27 to remain unbeaten. (AP Photo/Bill Feig) Browse more photos » Below are the...
The Falcoholic (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
More photos » by Bill Feig - AP Here's my wisdom, Drew Brees. Throw a lot of interceptions. I think I might be possessed by a Falcons fan! (AP Photo/Bill Feig) Browse more photos » I wrote this before the game got very far along, but this is your second-half open thread. If we're winning, cheer some more! If we're losing, the second half will be better! If both...
Canal Street Chronicles (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
More photos » by Bill Feig - AP 1 day ago: New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) and tight end Jeremy Shockey (88) celebrate Thomas' touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. (AP Photo/Bill Feig) Browse more photos » See below for the grades of the Saints offensive players...
Cat Scratch Reader (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
More photos » by Bill Feig - AP Browse more photos » Happy hump day Panther faithful! As glorious as the victory in the desert was it's now time to kick the dust off our boots, and get ready to put on our galoshes for a trip down to the Bayou. Of course, I'm referring to the Carolina Panthers (3-4) division matchup with the New Orleans Saints (7-0) at the Superdome this weekend....
Acme Packing Company (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
by Bill Feig - AP View full size photo uploaded October 23, 2009 The big news is the massive injury report from the Cleveland Browns . 24 players are listed on it, mostly due to the swine flu outbreak in their locker room. Although CB Eric Wright is listed on it because of his serious car crash . The good news is that only 2 players are listed as doubtful (TE Steve Heiden and K Phil Dawson...
Canal Street Chronicles (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
by Bill Feig - AP View full size photo uploaded October 22, 2009 The Dolphins ' use of the wildcat has been well documented. By now we've seen all the stats, we know the dangerous players in the scheme - Ronnie Brown , Ricky Williams , and to a lesser extent, Pat White - and we know the Dolphins plan to use it a lot . Coming into this game against the Dolphins in Miami, how the Saints...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
MIAMI DOLPHINSTeam defense will be crucial for Miami Dolphins vs. SaintsCoach Tony Sparano wants the Dolphins defense to realize that not every play has to produce a sack or an interception.New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass against the New York Jets at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans on Oct. 4, 2009. BILL FEIG / AP Related ContentBY JEFF DARLINGTONIn the most...
