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Madden 10 Ratings Released, Peyton Manning Better Than Tom Brady

Earlier this week, EA Sports released the player ratings for Madden 10. And now, with the NFL Draft in the rearview, and nothing else to do between now and training camps, we'll ponder the important questions. Like: How is [Player who is obviously rated too high] rated above [Player who is obviously rated too low]? It's...

Lane Kiffin Suggests Darren McFadden Could Return Kicks (Unless He Doesn't)

This seems like a horrendous idea, but it's June, the time of year when no suggestion, no matter how ludicrous, isn't dismissed out of hand. Hashmarks' Bill Williamson writes that Raiders "head coach" Lane Kiffin told reporters Thursday that fourth-overall pick Darren McFadden is among the candidates to return kicks for...

Fate of Bryant McKinnie, Vikings Lie With Roger Goodell

Because Vikings tackle Bryant McKinnie can't seem to steer clear of the back seat of police cars, there's a chance NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will fine or suspend him (or both) at some point in the near future. Last Friday, McKinnie met with Goodell, presumably to discuss McKinnie's off-field, po-po-related run-ins,...

Brad Childress Explains How Tarvaris Jackson Can Avoid Getting Benched

There is much consternation among some (most?) Vikings fans about the current state of the quarterback position. Tarvaris Jackson is the favorite to be the starter in 2008, but I suppose that could change if Gus Frerotte puts up one of his patented Pro-Bowl performances during training camp. To avoid such a scenario, head...

Brad Childress Explains Why Purple Jesus Is Better Than Touchdown Jesus

The Vikings have had a pretty successful off-season, signing wide receiver Bernard Berrian and safety Madieu Williams. But the recent news that Gus Frerotte will join the team as Tarvaris Jackson's backup has been met with "WTF?" incredulity from a relatively tolerant fanbase. Generally speaking, the quarterback position...