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13 May 2012, 11:26am by Aaron Schatz
The USFL is Back
We have one of these announcements about an attempt to create a new minor league every six months or so, and I think I always link to them, because I still think it's a good idea to have a spring developmental league that plays in smaller markets. This new USFL seems to have everything right. The key phrase from this FAQ on their website might be "Our intention is to allow NFL personnel unfettered access to practices and games." This thing is being built 100 percent as a developmental league. It seems a lot closer to the NBDL than to any of the other failed attempts, although I doubt there will be strict team-to-team affiliation agreements.
66 comments, Last at 8:37am by Jimmy
11 May 2012, 03:40pm by Aaron Schatz
SITE NEWS: Brian McIntyre, Off to Greener Pastures
We want to congratulate Brian McIntyre, who has been hired by NFL.com to write for their Around the League blog. Great move and the perfect fit, because nobody on the Web blogs news better than Brian does. Unfortunately, the NFL.com hire means that Brian can no longer write for FootballOutsiders.com. However, he can still write for Football Outsiders Almanac, and will still be doing two chapters for this year's book and hopefully many more to come.
7 comments, Last at 11 May 2012, 11:24pm by Karl Cuba
09 May 2012, 09:01pm by Aaron Schatz
The Concussion Panic
Daniel Engber of Slate asks: What if we're overstating the effects of concussions? No, he doesn't suggest that doctors are overstating the problem that concussions lead to dementia, memory loss, and headaches. But does that necessarily cause suicide? A recent CDC study showed that ex-NFL players were 59 percent less likely to commit suicide when compared to age- and race-matched non-athletes from the general population. And if CTE causes suicide, what's the explanation for the popular belief in Commonwealth countries that playing competitive cricket leads to high rates of suicide?
55 comments, Last at 14 May 2012, 4:57pm by chemical burn
07 May 2012, 02:18pm by Aaron Schatz
SITE NEWS: FO Adds Matt Hinton to College Coverage
Well, the folks at CBS Sportsline got the jump on us, but that means we're finally allowed to publicly announce the addition of Matt Hinton to our college football coverage. (Click to read more.)
9 comments, Last at 15 May 2012, 1:21pm by Jams
03 May 2012, 11:45am by Aaron Schatz
Terrell Suggs Tears Achilles Tendon
Whoa boy. Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs tore his Achilles tendon and likely will miss the 2012 season. Reports differ as to whether he injured the tendon during a conditioning test or while playing basketball. This is a huge loss for Baltimore. Suggs was Defensive Player of the Year last year, with 14 sacks (tied for fifth in the NFL) and, by FO's count, 38.5 hurries (second in the NFL).
32 comments, Last at 07 May 2012, 7:27am by dcaslin
02 May 2012, 02:17pm by Aaron Schatz
Junior Seau Dead at Age 43
We're just getting the details, but apparently all-time great linebacker Junior Seau has been found dead in his San Diego home of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. From what I gather, he had a really hard time leaving football behind.
101 comments, Last at 07 May 2012, 12:01am by justanothersteve
02 May 2012, 12:49pm by Aaron Schatz
NFL Hands Down Bounty Punishments
The big one: Saints middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma has been suspended for the entire season. In addition, Anthony Hargrove (now in Green Bay) is out for eight games, Will Smith is out for four games, and Scott Fujita (now in Cleveland) is out for three games. Twenty-seven Saints players participated in the bounty program, but Vilma, Smith, and Fujita apparently took lead roles in funding it, while Hargrove is in serious trouble for lying to the league during the investigation.
74 comments, Last at 10 May 2012, 2:26am by Jerry
30 Apr 2012, 09:58am by Aaron Schatz
MMQB: Draft Provides No Shortage of Stories
Peter King has his draft report, and he likes what St. Louis and San Francisco were able to do this weekend. Plus: A defense of Jacksonville's Bryan Anger pick.
143 comments, Last at 02 May 2012, 11:17am by tuluse
25 Apr 2012, 01:39pm by Aaron Schatz
Eagles Trade Asante Samuel to Falcons
Apparently it isn't official yet, but the Philadelphia Eagles will be dealing Asante Samuel to the Falcons for a seventh-round pick. In addition, the Falcons are signing Samuel to a new, cheaper three-year, $18.5 million deal. This is highway robbery. Samuel and Grimes are a great pair of starting corners. Remember, Samuel was number one in both yards per pass and Success Rate in 2010, then third in both stats for 2011.
83 comments, Last at 03 May 2012, 3:23pm by chemical burn
23 Apr 2012, 03:40pm by Aaron Schatz
Sources: Saints' GM Could Eavesdrop
This is currently just an allegation, but it is a bombshell if true and could mean even more punishment for the New Orleans Saints. ESPN is reporting that Saints GM Mickey Loomis had a setup from 2002-2004 where he was patched in to the sideline communications of opponents. Loomis' predecessor, Randy Mueller, used the setup to listen to the Saints' own communications, and Loomis switched it so it eavesdropped on opponents. The setup was taken down when the Superdome was damaged during the 2005 hurricane. The Saints are denying the charge.
136 comments, Last at 09 May 2012, 4:21pm by jimbohead