Tuesday, April 17, 2012

2012 NFL Schedule Release


The full schedule release show is currently on NFL Network, but for all the details, just click the link above.

Enjoy,
Tiger



Tuesday morning one-liners


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What Bills game will be in prime time this season?
Do the Dolphins need to come out of the draftwith a tight end?
Former Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi ran the Boston Marathon on Monday.
Jets G Matthew Slauson is hoping to be ready for OTAs after shoulder surgery.
Ravens G Jah Reid acknowledges that he has big shoes to fill with Ben Grubbs‘ departure.

Vikings stadium deal hits another wall



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Despite two press conferences over the past years celebrating a deal to build a new Vikings stadium in two separate locations, the building of a new Vikings stadium continues to be no closer to actually happening.
On Monday night, a key committee voted down a proposal based on a deal previously struck between the team, the Governor, legislative leaders, and the Mayor of Minneapolis.  By a vote of 9-6, the House Government Operations and Elections Committee blocked the plan, due to the effort to avoid the requirement of a public vote for any expenditure of Minneapolis funds in excess of $10 million for a sports facility.

Walter Football's pre-draft power rankings

If you are not familiar with Walt over at WalterFootball.com his work is often accurate, and comedic.

Here are his pre-draft power rankings:


  1. 32.  Cleveland Browns (4-12) - Previously: 30.
    APRIL 17 UPDATE: E-mailer Jon S. asked why I hate the Browns. My response? "I don't hate the Browns. I just point out that they suck because, well, they suck." I currently have them selecting first in my 2013 NFL Mock Draft.

    MARCH 9 UPDATE: The Browns have to get Robert Griffin. They just have to. I'd laugh at them if they manage to screw this up, but their fans deserve much better than this. I mean, seriously, look at what one Cleveland fan wrote on GameCenter: "Browns are going too score...... BEST DAY IN MY LIFE!!!!"
  2. 31.  Minnesota Vikings (3-13) - Previously: 28.
    APRIL 17 UPDATE: As I wrote in my 2012 NFL Draft Rumor Mill page, if Rick Spielman doesn't trade down and passes on Matt Kalil, he should be fired on the spot. Why draft a quarterback so high if you're not going to build around him with the best prospects on the board? It doesn't make sense.

    If the Vikings draft Justin Blackmon or Morris Claiborne, Ponder's bust rate will increase. On a positive note, perhaps Ponder, Sam Bradford and David Carr will be able to share a room at a mental health facility after they retire.

    MARCH 9 UPDATE: It's a slight concern that Christian Ponder regressed throughout his rookie season, prompting many Viking fans to chant for Joe Webb. It's a major concern that Adrian Peterson may not be available until Halloween coming off a torn ACL. Poor Vikes.
  3. 30.  Miami Dolphins (6-10) - Previously: 24.
    APRIL 17 UPDATE: I totally believe the rumors that say no one wants to play for the Dolphins because of Jeff Ireland. When you ask one player if his mother is a whore, everyone else takes notice. I don't care if she gives head for $1.75 in the Whiskey Tango parking lot; it's just something you don't ask anyone.

    MARCH 9 UPDATE: Defense certainly wasn't the problem for the Dolphins last season. So, why are they switching schemes? It makes no sense. Hiring Joe Philbin at this moment was a mistake, in my opinion, and it doesn't look like he's off to a good start. We'll see though. Maybe he's the right guy for the job, but I have my doubts.