All articles by: Adam Rank

Who is the best player in the NFL? It’s not a QB

Picking the top five players in the NFL is a near impossible challenge. But our Brian Baldinger was up to the challenge. And true to form, no quarterback was going to take the top spot. See who Baldinger picked as his top player, and check a surprise entrant as No. 5.

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Will Bryant’s signing open the floodgate of others?

WR Dez Bryant has agreed to terms with the Cowboys, but NFL insider Jason La Canfora does not anticipate this starting a domino effect of other signings. Bryant has an unusual circumstance which led to his agreement. Most notably, the Cowboys participation in the Hall of Fame game.

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More money, more problems for college players

Alabama coach Nick Saban called agents “pimps” this week during the SEC media day. Our Jamie Dukes said that root of the problem was money. Colleges and universities are making a mint of college players who are helpless to earn more money.

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Eagles offensive coordinator: Vick is back

Is Michael Vick back? Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg certainly thinks so.

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Warner content with retirement, weighing TV deals

We have not seen the last of Kurt Warner!

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Rogers helps police catch suspected DUI driver

Browns Shaun Rogers became a hero of a different sort last Thursday when he helped police nab a driver suspected of driving under the influence.

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What will the tribe say about Jimmy Johnson?

Former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson has never been afraid to swim with the sharks. He worked for Jerry Jones for crying out loud.

Johnson is now going to be swimming with a different set of sharks as he reportedly will be taking part in the upcoming season of Survivor

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This needs to be said: Owens should go to the …

How unpopular has Terrell Owens become? Even British Petroleum refuses to lobby for his return to the NFL. Teams continues to go out of their way to say that they have no interest in Owens. You almost start to wonder if the Omaha Nighthawks of the UFL would take him – and they take anybody.

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Who are the statistically worst short-yardage backs?

The Dallas Morning News had a pretty interesting statistic on Monday, illustrating some of the most least effective running backs on third- and fourth-and-1 situations last season. Some of the names will surprise you.

Maybe even concern you.

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Kolb out to prove people right for trusting him

Imagine Kevin Kolb’s situation for a moment. You are replacing a Hall of Fame quarterback in a town that has a — what’s a pleasant way to put this — passionate fan base. And you have a former No. 1 pick looking over your shoulder looking for playing time.

No pressure, kid.

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