Emmitt on the Brink. The premise: Coming off a Super Bowl victory, the Patriots open the 2013 season with a blowout win. Unfortunately, they get into trouble for Spygate II. As punishment, Roger Goodell orders the Patriots to fire Bill Belichick and replace him with Emmitt Smith. Three years later, the Patriots beat the Bears…

Welcome to the new Sunday Smackdown section, a place for you to talk trash and discuss each individual NFL game during the week leading up to it and while the game is going on. Unlike NFL.com’s GameCenter, almost anything goes here. Certain words – the obvious ones – are bleeped out, but everything else is…

2008 NFL Draft Scouting Combine Prospects: QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | OLB | ILB | CB | S Gary Barnidge, Louisville Height: 6-6. Weight: 244. Projected 40 Time: 4.94. Combine 40 Time: 4.63. Benchx225: 22. Vertical: 31. Projected Round: 4-5. I said…

Strengths: Versatility Intelligence Work ethic Leader Plays with excellent technique Sustains blocks Superb balance Pad level Tough run-blocker Developed run-blocking technique Strong in short yardage Pulls well Gets to blocks on the second level Can match up on speed rushers Anchors well against bull rushers Very disciplined, avoids penalties Recoverability Strong hands Durable Experienced Weaknesses:…

NFL Trolling – December 2012 This is a compilation of my trolling attempts on NFL.com that I’ve posted on my NFL Picks and NFL Power Rankings pages. Follow me on Twitter @walterfootball for contest updates. It’s time for some Migelini Madness! NFL.com sucks. They no longer have their regular GameCenter chat format; they installed a…