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Top 10 NFL Scandals of All Time

NFL ScandalsIn a league where 300 pounds is not rare and the physical hits cut careers down to an average of two seasons, maybe it’s not too weird that players like to get a little loose after the game. To make this list of all-time scandals, players, coaches and performers really had to stand out with something crazy–not just your run of the mill DUI or assault. Think big.

Top 10 NFL Scandals Countdown:

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The Ten Best Plays of the 2008 NFL Season

Football Fever

  • This year’s Super Bowl was televised in 34 languages to 230 countries
  • The NFL has been scheduling a few regular-season games in foreign countries for four years now in an effort to spread American football fever
  • The International Federation of American Football is playing a key role in establishing organized American football in other countries

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Football Drills for the Defensive Lineman

Defensive Line Drills

  • The defensive lineman makes contact with the opponent every time he is on the field. His physically demanding position requires tremendous focus, as he is always in the middle of the action
  • According to football drills expert Tom Bass, defensive line drills should emphasize taking the proper stance, moving on the ball, defeating blocks and separating from blocks, and rushing the quarterback
  • Defensive line drills can incorporate tackling drills and agility drills

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Chicago Bears Draft Needs

Chicago Bears Draft

  • The Bears gave up their first round pick in this year’s draft as part of a trade for Denver quarterback Jay Cutler
  • Most experts predict the Bears will select a wide receiver and a safety with their first two picks
  • Among the top receivers who might be available when the Bears pick in the second round are Ohio State’s Brian Robiskie and Florida’s Louis Murphy
  • A possible third-round pick is South Carolina safety Emanuel Cook

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The Highest Paid NFL Players

Highest Paid Nfl Players

  • Signing bonuses are the biggest factor in determining the highest paid NFL players
  • Is Ben Roethlisberger the greatest quarterback? He had the top NFL players salary in 2008 because of a $25 million signing bonus
  • Early in 2009, Nnamdi Asomugha signed a huge contract. Even though he is an amazing football player, previously his name was known by only the most die hard fans, except in Oakland

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NFL Draft: Is Georgia’s Matthew Stafford Best of a Weak QB Crop?

Matthew Stafford

  • Top experts in NFL draft predictions have quarterback Matthew Stafford being taken by the Detroit Lions as the first pick.
  • NFL draft projections have given Georgia’s Stafford a slight edge over USC’s Mark Sanchez as best quarterback.
  • Although the quarterback position is usually a high priority when it comes to NFL draft picks, this year’s QB crop seems a bit lean.

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Offensive Football Formations

Offensive Football Formations

  • Football tactics for an offensive unit begin with choosing a football formation that plays to the strengths of the team’s offensive personnel
  • Offensive football formations involve deciding how many players will be used in two groups: running backs and receivers
  • The defensive football formations used by a team’s opponent also play a role in which football formation the offense uses

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