A 2010 Offseason Mea Culpa, or Here’s a QB move in Seattle that makes Cleveland look smart

3.18.10 7:11 pm by Brian Parker

A few days ago, I wrote that I thought it was very questionable for the Cleveland Browns to cut ties with Brady Quinn–shipping him to the Broncos–and stick with a quarterback tandem of Jake Delhomme (former Carolina Panthers starter) and Seneca Wallace (career Seattle Seahawks backup).  I thought that Mike Holmgren had made a decent move getting Wallace as a backup–a player that he was familiar with from his days of coaching in Seattle)–but I also thought that Quinn should’ve been kept around to provide a backup option.  It was my unofficial ”Dumb Move of the 2010 Offseason So Far” pick.

I was so, so wrong.  So very wrong.  Yesterday (March 17th, 2010) featured a clear “Dumb Move of the 2010 Offseason” pick; I’m not even sure I would qualify it with the phrasing “So Far.”

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The Sports Geeks Top Stories of 2010 NFL Free Agency — 1st Edition

3.15.10 4:16 pm by Brian Parker

While as a contributor here at The Sports Geeks I know that my stories are not going to be your up-to-the-minute source for offseason moves in the NFL, I can provide you with some thoughtful analysis of the free agency signings and trades that are making headlines so far for the 2010 season.  For a more complete list of free agent moves you can check out the NFL’s official coverage at http://www.nfl.com/freeagency, but for the sake of The Sports Geeks, here are the big stories of the free agency period so far.
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An NFL Postmortem: 2009 Season-Ending Thoughts Upon Watching New Orleans Saints Super Bowl XLIV Champions Video

3.12.10 8:35 pm by Brian Parker

Editors Note: We’re welcoming a new author to theSportsGeeks.com: Brian. He’s a huge NFL fan and will be writing at The Sports Geeks from now on, but be sure to check out some of his previous work here: http://pursuitofperfection10.wordpress.com/.

How’s it going, The Sports Geeks-Nation?  My name is Brian Parker and I’ll be making some story contributions to the site; generally stories about the NFL, but I’ll be sure to chime in on other sports as the need arises.

As a first post to this site, I wanted to give the 2009 NFL season a retrospective look based on thoughts I had during my recent viewing of NFL Film’s production of the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl XLIV Champions video.  As anyone who has ever seen an NFL Films production is aware, the production quality is excellent and you also get the opportunity to hear on-the-field audio that the broadcast networks don’t focus on during any given game.

And so, here are the major points that came to mind as I watched this season’s film:

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The Many Faces and Emotions of Jim Caldwell

2.08.10 8:17 pm by Alex

If you’ve watched any football this year, you’re well acquainted with Colts coach Jim Caldwell. I decided to commemorate the year with this photo. I mean look at him; this guy wears his emotions right on his sleeve.

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Super Bowl Quick Hits and Links

6:20 pm by Alex

Well, it’s over. Football season is over. Can I hibernate until September? It’s the day after Super Bowl XLIV, so let the over-analysis begin:

  • I’m going to assume that all of you saw the game. If not, you’re one of about 20 people who didn’t. Go watch the highlights.
  • The onside kick to start the second half was the gutsiest call I’ve ever seen. Who does that?!? Although the game was close at the half, the Saints hadn’t been able to get into the endzone, and it seemed as though the Colts could take off at any moment and leave New Orleans in the dust. All year long, Peyton Manning & Co. had been doing some of their best work on the last drive of the first half (ask the Ravens and Jets) and on long drives to start the second half. The Saints were able to manage the game in a way that kept the Colts from taking advantage of such possessions, which was huge in keeping the game close until Drew Brees fully ascended into god mode.

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Who Should I Root For in the Super Bowl?!

2.06.10 8:06 pm by Matt

One day, Congress will recognize that The Super Bowl is a national holiday. Here at The Sports Geeks, we know you’ll be celebrating. But every year, fans face a dilemma.

Who should I be rooting for?

In any given year, most fans’ teams are out golfing by the time the Super Bowl rolls around. And for some fans, it’s OK to watch a game with no rooting interest. They can just appreciate the entertainment of a well-played game. And expensive commercials.

But what about the fans who need a little us vs. them to really get into the game?

Well, I’m here to help you find yourself. Because the Super Bowl, like any other holiday, is a time for introspection, self-reflection, and discovery. Read the rest of this entry »

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