NFL Offseason Preview -- Oakland Raiders

This is a great use of a first round pick...in 2003!

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13)…..which will likely not happen. Oh well.

We continue the previews with a team that has no draft picks for the next 15 years, the Oakland Raiders. In case you missed them, here are links to each of our past previews:

NFL Offseason Preview -- New York Jets

Look! It's the 2011 New York Jets!

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13)…..which will likely not happen. Oh well.

We continue the previews with a team that was apparently supposed to make the Super Bowl last year (and the year before), the New York Jets. In case you missed them, here are links to each of our past previews:

NFL Offseason Preview -- Philadelphia Eagles

You know how they always say less=more? Well, how about this one: Less Mike Kafka=More wins for the Eagles.

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13)…..which will likely not happen. Oh well.

We continue the previews with the artist formerly known as “The Dream Team”, the Philadelphia Eagles. In case you missed them, here are links to each of our past previews:

The BDT Podcast - Part II (Feb 27)

I'd like you to meet my new man-crush, Stephen Hill. We fell in love at the Combine, just like I told myself not to do.

In Part II of the podcast; Jon, Prince, and Laney talk about their favorite RB and WR prospects from the Combine.


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The BDT Podcast - Part I (Feb 27)

Fast...and we already knew it.

In Part I of the podcast; Jon, Prince, and Laney talk about Robert Griffin's rising status, and how the other QB's performed at the perennially overrated Combine.


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NFL Offseason Preview -- Dallas Cowboys

If there's a more defining picture of the Cowboys 2011 season, I'd love to see it!

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13)…..which will likely not happen. Oh well.

We continue the previews with a team that crushes my soul on a weekly basis, the Dallas Cowboys. In case you missed them, here are links to each of our past previews:

The BDT Podcast (Feb 26)

Yes, Ryan. I'm just as shocked to hear Casey's theory about you.

Jon and Casey discuss the Ryan Braun situation, and Casey offers the most convoluted conspiracy theory in the history of the podcast.


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NFL Offseason Preview -- Arizona Cardinals

One whole year and Cardinals fans already want a replacement...I'd say this turned out about as expected.

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13)…..which will likely not happen. Oh well.

We continue the previews with a team that still owes Kevin Kolb approximately $9 billion, the Arizona Cardinals. In case you missed them, here are links to each of our past previews:

The BDT Podcast (Feb 23)

Welcome to the Celtics' future...

Cutter returns to the podcast to lament the death of the Big Three Era in Boston and discuss what the next step is for the franchise.


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NFL Offseason Preview -- Seattle Seahawks

Wait, there's actually a chance he could start for them next season?

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13)…..which will likely not happen. Oh well.

We continue the previews with a team that may or may not think Tarvaris Jackson is “the answer,” the Seattle Seahawks. In case you missed them, here are links to each of our past previews:

NFL Offseason Preview -- Kansas City Chiefs

Looking back, it really is a bit jarring that Tyler Palko was allowed to play in 6 games.

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13)…..which will likely not happen. Oh well.

We continue the previews with a team that desperately wants to be the New England Patriots, the Kansas City Chiefs. In case you missed them, here are links to each of our past previews:

The BDT Podcast (Feb 22)

If this is enough to get you fired at ESPN, then I can cross off one place I don't want to work.

Jon and Laney discuss the recent Jeremy Lin racial controversy, and question whether ESPN is the instigator of more trouble than it's worth.


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NFL Offseason Preview -- Buffalo Bills

I don't care what anyone else thinks, Steve Johnson's celebration was funny!

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13)…..which will likely not happen. Oh well.

We continue the previews with a team that absolutely refuses to be relevant, the Buffalo Bills. In case you missed them, here are links to each of our past previews:

NFL Offseason Preview -- Miami Dolphins

I already miss him...and his glasses.

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13)…..which will likely not happen. Oh well.

We continue the previews with a team suffering from a severe case of bi-polar disorder, the Miami Dolphins. In case you missed them, here are links to each of our past previews:

NFL Offseason Preview -- Carolina Panthers

Cam Newton=Good....Me=Dumb

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13)…..which will likely not happen. Oh well.

We continue the previews with one of the hottest up and coming teams in the league, the Carolina Panthers. In case you missed them, here are links to each of our past previews:

NFL Offseason Preview -- Jacksonville Jaguars

Just when you thought I couldn't come up with a new name for him...

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13)…..which will likely not happen. Oh well.

We continue the previews with a team that many forgot was even in the NFL, the Jacksonville Jaguars. In case you missed them, here are links to each of our past previews:

NFL Offseason Preview -- Washington Redskins

On the plus side, at least the Rex Grossman era is over!

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13)…..which will likely not happen. Oh well.

We continue the previews with a team that said “Hey, we should start Rex Grossman!”, the Washington Redskins. In case you missed them, here are links to each of our past previews:

NFL Offseason Preview -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Welcome back, old Buccaneers!

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13)…..which will likely not happen. Oh well.

We continue the previews with a team whose fan base is too apathetic to get angry over a 10 game losing streak, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In case you missed them, here are links to each of our past previews:

The BDT Podcast (Feb 17)

All I can say is, this guy better be good!

Jon, Prince, and Laney assess the Robert Griffin Sweepstakes, and more.


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NFL Offseason Preview -- Cleveland Browns

You should have known better, Peyton.

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13)…..which will likely not happen. Oh well.

We continue the previews with a team so tortured that even Brad Childress can’t make things much worse, the Cleveland Browns. In case you missed them, here are links to each of our past previews:

NFL Offseason Preview -- Minnesota Vikings

Since I'm apparently doing logos for each team's 2011 season...the Vikings!

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13)…..which will likely not happen. Oh well.

We continue the previews with the second most cursed franchise in the NFL, the Minnesota Vikings. In case you missed them, here are links to each of our past previews:

NFL Offseason Preview -- St. Louis Rams

This has to be on the front cover of the 2011 St. Louis Rams almanac, right?

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13)…..which will likely not happen. Oh well.

We continue the previews with the sad-sack St. Louis Rams. In case you missed them, here are links to each of our past previews:

The BDT Podcast (Feb 14)

FLAG!!!!!!

In what is easily a new low for the guys, Jon and Prince pitch some extremely ambitious/insane/idiotic rule changes for the upcoming NFL season.


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NFL Offseason Preview -- Indianapolis Colts

On the bright side, Colts fans, at least you won't have to see this anymore!

Though the Super Bowl is over and games don’t begin until next fall, the NFL season never truly ends. In many ways, the “game” that goes on in between the games is just as important, if not more so, than what happens on the field. Here, in the offseason, is where the course of all 32 NFL franchises is determined. To highlight the importance of this period, and to take a peek at what each team is facing, I’ll be embarking on an ambitious series in which I briefly preview each team’s offseason. We’ll examine the major questions each team faces, what type of cap room they have, who they should be targeting in the draft, etc. My goal is to complete this prior to the start of free agency (March 13). Please understand two things:

The BDT Podcast (Feb 11)

I feel certain Bill Simmons is losing sleep over our feud...

Jon and Laney take stock of the NBA season, including Lin-sanity, and Jon officially declares war on Bill Simmons.


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The BDT Podcast (Feb 9)

For a Cowboys fan, this is a truly reprehensible sight.

Jon and Prince provide their analysis of Sunday's endlessly exciting Super Bowl.

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The Toughest Gig in Football

One is a winner, the other a choker...does that sound right to you?

After enduring the annual barrage of hasty, over reactionary post Super Bowl analysis, I have but one conclusion to draw. Under no circumstances would I ever, *EVER*, want to be an NFL quarterback. Shy of the presidency of the United States, I can't think of a more polarizing job.

One the one hand, it's the absolute best job in the world. Just ask Eli Manning! Thanks to a handful of good/great games, and an inordinate amount of luck, the younger Manning is now a sure-fire Hall of Famer and is maybe the better Manning after all. That's right, a guy with a career completion percentage of under 60%, who has only had a QB Rating above 90 twice in his career, and who has had just one great season in eight years is a HOF lock. And why? Because his TEAM, and I do emphasize TEAM, won four games in 2008 and four games in 2012. Great gig if you can get it!

The BDT Podcast (Feb 2)

Our first non-football 'Bold Prediction'...and we've hit a new low.

Jon and Prince make some "Bold Predictions" for the Super Bowl.


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Easiest/Scariest Coaches To Fire

Sometimes, sucking it up and losing is the best choice.

Prince and I were having a typically mindless conversation the other day, when the topic of firing head coaches came up. Now, I work in HR, so I've had to have some awkward conversations with people. It isn't easy. Still, I've never had to sit face-to-face with a person and inform them that they are being terminated from their position. Honestly, it doesn't sound like a lot of fun.