Monday Money Matters

Over the past few weeks, I have written in this space about how the NFL operates on a use-it-or-lose-it basis in which Cap room left over from the previous season cannot be carried over

Diner News: Denver Fallout

From Michael Lombardi
31 Dec 2008
QUOTE:  “Most of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to get their jobs done.”  ~ Peter Drucker

Jauron Will Coach Bills In 2009

From Tim Graham of ESPN.com:
The Buffalo Bills are retaining beleaguered head coach Dick Jauron for 2009 despite three straight 7-9 seasons.

The Bills have released a statement from owner Ralph Wilson, who called out the offense but didn’t mention coordinator Turk Schonert:

“It is well known that I share many of the fans’ dissatisfaction with our offensive [...]

The Player’s All-Pro Team

Now that the regular season is behind us, it is time for me to announce my NFL All-Pro team. This is the list I will send to the Pro Football Writer’s Association, and yes, I am sure there will be plenty of opinions. Here are my first and second team All-Pros for the 2008 season.

Coaching Carousel

This is the day NFL front offices are meeting and talking about whom to bring back and whom to let go. Already three coaches are out (Marinelli, Crennel and Mangini) and one is in (Singletary) and the body count could rise as high as ten by the time the week is out.

Lynch is OUT

From Mike Reiss of The Boston Globe:
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — A few aspects to keep in mind regarding the high winds here at Ralph Wilson Stadium:
 Bills rush offense has been rising. If this game becomes a running contest, Buffalo enters with some solid momentum, posting four of their top six rushing outputs over the past [...]

Lynch Will Be A Game Time Call

From NFL.com:
Bills RB Marshawn Lynch is banged up and listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. Lynch will be a game-time decision, and if he does play, he faces a tough matchup against the Patriots’ defense and likely will split carries with Fred Jackson. The Patriots could be without DE Richard Seymour, who missed [...]

Bills Place WR Hardy On IR

From TSN.com:
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - The Bills put rookie receiver James Hardy on injured reserve Saturday, a day before closing their season hosting New England.
Hardy tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Buffalo’s 31-27 loss to the New York Jets two weeks ago.
He was hurt on Buffalo’s opening possession when he fell [...]

Bruschi OUT For Sunday

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP)—New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi is expected to sit out again Sunday against Buffalo because of a knee injury, and defensive end Richard Seymour is questionable with a sore back.
Bruschi was listed as out on the injury report Friday, putting him on the sideline for the third straight game.
Seymour, who has played [...]

Eight In The Box

Every Friday here at The National Football Post, I give you a different perspective on the week’s top stories. Hard to believe it’s already Week 17 of the NFL season, but not to worry — there is still plenty of drama and nonsense left.