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Maple Leafs acquire a big centre, but it’s David Steckel

Maple Leafs acquire a big centre, but it’s David Steckel

Kandy Maker October 4, 2011 0

  In what’s turning out to be a surprisingly busy Tuesday at the NHL head offices (someone was claimed on waivers today–exhausting), the Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired centre David Steckel from the New

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Here’s an Angry Birds themed goalkeeper trick shot video

Here’s an Angry Birds themed goalkeeper trick shot video

Kandy Maker October 4, 2011 0

  UNC Asheville goalkeeper Lassi Hurskainen is back with yet another trick shot video. This time he’s gone for a theme and takes aim for the pigs from the international mobile obsession that is

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NFL Week 1 Game Picks

NFL Week 1 Game Picks

Kandy Maker September 8, 2011 0

Thursday night's season opener pits the past two Super Bowl winners against each other as the Green Bay Packers host the New Orleans Saints. The Packers are 4.5 points favorites over the Saints

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Commish suspends a slew of free agents

Commish suspends a slew of free agents

Kandy Maker September 5, 2011 0

Per a league source, the Commissioner has suspended linebacker Eric Alexander (four games) linebacker Eric Barton (four games), tackle Robert Brewster (four games), linebacker Vinny Ciurciu (four games), linebacker Harry Coleman (one game), defensive

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Sponsored post:  PFT Challenge fantasy league created at NFL.com

Sponsored post: PFT Challenge fantasy league created at NFL.com

Kandy Maker September 5, 2011 0

My invitation for you to make your case for an invitation to join my family-based fantasy football league churned up 130 submissions. Unfortunately, we filled all of the spots in time for this morning’s

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Congress encourages NFL, NFLPA to implement HGH testing now

Congress encourages NFL, NFLPA to implement HGH testing now

Kandy Maker August 29, 2011 0

The new CBA contains among other things an agreement between the league and the union that HGH testing will be conducted.  The two sides haven’t agreed on much since then. The NFL and NFLPA

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NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers give iPad 2s to players

NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers give iPad 2s to players

Kandy Maker August 28, 2011 0

Soon Bucs coach Raheem Morris may be able to ditch the old 3-ring binder and call plays from a team iPad 2. The unexpected practical uses for ipads seem to be multiplying each day.

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Andy Dalton outshines Cam Newton

Andy Dalton outshines Cam Newton

Kandy Maker August 28, 2011 0

For one insignificant little preseason game, Cincinnati’s much-maligned rookie quarterback Andy Dalton out-played the No. 1 overall pick of the 2011 draft. Dalton, the third pick of the second round, completed 11-of-17 passes for

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What we learned: Friday night

What we learned: Friday night

Kandy Maker August 28, 2011 0

Below is our quick look back at Friday night’s two game slate.  If you missed Thursday night’s recap, miss it no more. Packers 24, Colts 21 1. Aaron Rodgers looks ready for the season.

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What we learned: Mega-edition from Saturday night

What we learned: Mega-edition from Saturday night

Kandy Maker August 28, 2011 0

With nine games on Saturday night, this is going to be the biggest “What we learned” recap of the preseason. So let’s get to it. Bills 35, Jaguars 32 1. Jaguars quarterback David Garrard

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Packers part ways with Spencer Havner, Brett Swain

Packers part ways with Spencer Havner, Brett Swain

Kandy Maker August 28, 2011 0

With 15 or so players returning from injured reserve to a team that won a Super Bowl without them, it’s safe to say that some recognizable names will be among the cuts that the

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Arian Foster has a message for fantasy leaguers

Arian Foster has a message for fantasy leaguers

Kandy Maker August 28, 2011 0

Texans running back Arian Foster aggravated his hamstring injury on Saturday night, which is a concern for the Texans with the season opener only two weeks away. Oh, and all the folks drafting Foster

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Hightower among fastest risers in fantasy rankings

Hightower among fastest risers in fantasy rankings

Kandy Maker August 25, 2011 0

The preseason can be useful for some things. It can show you that Plaxico Burress looks competent. It can give you a preview of some rookies. For fantasy leaguers, it helps let you know

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Tuesday morning one-liners

Tuesday morning one-liners

Kandy Maker August 16, 2011 0

If LB Nick Barnett is healthy, he will be an upgrade for the Bills defense. Matt Moore said that he’s not really thinking about competing for the starting quarterback job with the Dolphins. Said

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Signs point to Culpepper signing with the 49ers

Signs point to Culpepper signing with the 49ers

Kandy Maker August 15, 2011 0

Last week, free-agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper joined PFT Live to make his case for consideration for a roster spot in the NFL.  San Fran brain trust Trent Baalke and Jim Harbaugh apparently were listening.

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Report:  Supplemental draft could be delayed

Report: Supplemental draft could be delayed

Kandy Maker August 15, 2011 0

With former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor trying to get into the supplemental draft and with the NFL dragging its feet when it comes to giving Pryor a final answer, Chris Mortensen of ESPN

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A look back at Cam Newton’s first preseason game

A look back at Cam Newton’s first preseason game

Kandy Maker August 15, 2011 0

It’s going to take Cam Newton time to develop into a quality starting quarterback. In the meantime, at least the Panthers are a lot more interesting to watch. Newton entered his first preseason game

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Haynesworth release hard to envision

Haynesworth release hard to envision

Kandy Maker August 15, 2011 0

A rumor circulated Sunday that the Patriots could cut Chad Ochocinco or Albert Haynesworth. It was just the opinion of one non-Patriots executive, but the idea unsurprisingly caught fire in the Boston area. Florio

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Jets have three candidates to replace Brad Smith in Wildcat package

Jets have three candidates to replace Brad Smith in Wildcat package

Kandy Maker August 9, 2011 0

The Jets planned to keep receiver Brad Smith if they weren’t able to land Nnamdi Asomugha.  They weren’t able to land Asomugha, but Smith chose not to wait around, signing instead with the Bills.

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Cam Newton a backup on first depth chart

Cam Newton a backup on first depth chart

Kandy Maker August 9, 2011 0

There are initial depth chart designations worth noting, and there are others that don’t mean a lot. We’re not reading too much into the fact that Jimmy Clausen is listed as Carolina’s starting quarterback

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