These are my football picks. I'm not getting paid for these, they are all done from my own research. I just hope the guys from my football pool don't get a look at these
Attorneys for the woman who accuses Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault said that she did the right thing by going to police and asked for privacy in a statement Tuesday. Atlanta-based Attorneys Lee Parks and David Walbert said in the statement released to several media outlets that woman is assisting police.
The Kansas City Chiefs' running game just got a big boost. The Chiefs signed free agent running back Thomas Jones, who led the New York Jets to the AFC championship game last season and was the NFL's third-leading rusher. The team announced the deal Tuesday, but declined to disclose the terms.
The Denver Broncos continued beefing up their defensive line, signing unrestricted free agents Jamal Williams and Jarvis Green on Tuesday. Williams, a 12-year veteran, was the run-stuffing anchor of the San Diego Chargers' defensive line. He injured an arm in last season's opener and missed the rest of the year.
DENVER (AP) -- Attorneys have finished their closing arguments in the trial of Willie Clark, the man charged with first-degree murder in the death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Michael Vick says the Philadelphia Eagles exercised their 2010 option on him, meaning the quarterback will receive a $1.5 million roster bonus sometime this week.
The Minnesota Vikings and cornerback Benny Sapp have agreed to terms on a new contract. The deal to bring back Sapp was announced Tuesday. Sapp started a total of seven games last season while filling in for injured starter Antoine Winfield, totaling 25 tackles, two passes defensed and two forced fumbles during a particularly strong six-game stretch.
Terrell Owens headed to Cincinnati on Tuesday to see if the Bengals are interested in adding him to their stalled-out passing game. The 36-year-old receiver tweeted on Tuesday that he was on his way to meet with team officials. Receiver Chad Ochocinco has been lobbying for the Bengals to sign Owens since the end of last season, when the Bengals' passing game lacked a deep threat.
The New England Patriots have kept another free agent from leaving, re-signing cornerback Leigh Bodden to a four-year deal. Bodden's deal, which was announced by his agent on Twitter, comes on the same day the Patriots confirmed that they re-signed defensive lineman Vince Wilfork. Wilfork and his agent announced the deal on Saturday.
Inside the banquet hall, a humbled but defiant Michael Vick was honored Tuesday night as one of 32 NFL players to receive the Ed Block Courage Award. Outside, dozens of protesters expressed dismay over his nomination. The award is presented to players who exemplify commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent running back Thomas Jones, who led the New York Jets to the AFC championship game last season and was the NFL's third-leading rusher.
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent running back Thomas
Jones, who led the New York Jets to the AFC championship game last
season and was the NFL's third-leading rusher.
The Pittsburgh Steelers, normally one of the quietest teams in NFL free agency, suddenly are one of the busiest. The Steelers made a pair of surprise moves by re-signing safety Ryan Clark and bringing back wide receiver Antwaan Randle El on Tuesday -- a day after signing two backups who excel on special teams, safety Will Allen from the Buccaneers and wide receiver Arnaz Battle from the 49ers.
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After six years backing up Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, Jim Sorgi will get a chance to do the same for Peyton's brother Eli. The New York Giants announced Tuesday that they have signed Sorgi to a one-year deal. Terms were not disclosed. Sorgi will compete with second-year man Rhett Bomar for the Giants' backup quarterback job.
Quarterback Derek Anderson's uneven five-year stint with the Cleveland Browns is over. The team released the one-time Pro Bowl quarterback Tuesday, one day after the Browns acquired backup Seneca Wallace in a trade from Seattle. Anderson made the Pro Bowl in 2007 when he threw 29 touchdown passes and led the club to a 10-6 record.
Ben Roethlisberger hasn't been convicted of a crime yet. But Don Banks is ready to declare the two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback guilty of one thing: serial bad judgment.
Yes, Antonio Cromartie is a ticking time bomb, but Peter King thinks he is a worthwhile gamble for the Jets and Rex Ryan's aggressive defense. Plus, more thoughts on Big Ben's dilemma.
He's a two-time Super Bowl champion who is still taking shots with
20-year-olds at bars. He may not be guilty of a crime, Mark Kriegel
says, but Big Ben is still guilty of something else.
Comparing a basic mobile phone to a spiffy new smartphone is like comparing a circa-1993 desktop computer to a Macbook Pro. They're related in a basic sense, but the discrepancies are immense. Arthur Attwell, co-founder and CEO of Electric Book Works, expands on the divide between mobile phones and smartphones in an interview.
Cooperative Behaviour Spreads Through a Group, But So Does Cheating (Not Exactly Rocket Science) -- Fowler and Christakis suggest that people tend to mimic the actions of those they played with. They could be directly imitating the actions of other players, or they could be looking out for cues that tell them the 'right' or 'normal' way of behaving....
David Eaves, a public policy entrepreneur and a speaker at this week's Gov 2.0 International online conference, discusses the rise of open government in Canada's cities. He also looks at the country's federal inertia, and he explains how a beta mindset could benefit government projects.
Welcome to part 2 of my IntelliJ Idea 9 ActionScript 3/Flex workflow series. If you followed part 1 you should have a HelloWorldProject setup along with a HelloWorld module. Now it is time to learn how to compile our SWF and go over the other core features IntelliJ Idea 9 has to offer. Lets not waste any more time, here we go!
ATLANTA (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has hired a high-profile Atlanta defense attorney as police investigate a Georgia woman's claim he sexually assaulted her.
The high-profile attorney representing Pittsburgh Steelers
quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is disputing a woman's claim that
the Super Bowl MVP sexually assaulted her at a Georgia nightclub.
The International Amateur Scanning League is off to a roaring start, newly equipped with official Government ID badges and starting to rip. I'm pleased to report that things are going swimmingly, and volunteers have successfully ripped the first 42 DVDs. Procedures have been worked out for volunteers to sign up for times on a spreadsheet, get a large number of blanks from the National Archives staff, and leave their completed DVDs at the reference desk to be sent back to Public.Resource on a weekly basis. We were also pleased to learn that there are currently over 3,000 DVDs at the College Park facility, more than twice the number we had expected.
Building a great software team requires more than just a good tool, technology, or technique. That's something we learned time and again from the many brilliant people who contributed to Beautiful Teams. It's an idea that seems to really fascinate people: that when a team build great software, even the right programming tools or best practices, solid processes or methodologies can't make up for a team that doesn't start with trust and respect (not to mention skill, talent and good ideas).
Consistent use of indentation is important in a langauge like Python, where white-space is significant. The tabnanny module provides a scanner to report on "ambiguous" use of indentation. The simplest way to use tabnanny is to run it from the command line, passing the names of files to check. If you pass directory names, the directories are scanned recursively to find .py files to check.
China's Cyberposse (NY Times) -- is vigilante justice ok if the cause is right? Is it okay if there wouldn't be justice without it? Does the end justify the means? Many interesting questions raised by this large-scale Internet-based "human-flesh-search" in China. In the future we are all 4chan. This and more in today's Four Short Links.
The iPhone app from Chipotle, the restaurant chain best known for its burritos, is an interesting mix of simple design, e-commerce functionality and location tools. Digging into the app's development reveals three aspects that could prove useful for businesses and programmers pursuing their own mobile paths.
Ronald Bradford has been guiding DBAs through key aspects of database integration for years. In this Q&A, he discusses the pros and cons of migrating from Oracle to MySQL (hint: it's not just about cost savings). He also weighs in on how Oracle's acquisition of Sun will shape the future of MySQL and its community.
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With a wild free agent season expected in the NFL this summer, Fantasy owners will be as challenged as ever to keep up with where all of their favorite Fantasy performers land. We'll keep on top of the news so you won't have to!
Were quarterbacks the most valuable position in Fantasy in 2009? What about top-tier receivers versus No. 2 Fantasy running backs? How do the tiers among each position fare against each other? Our Dave Richard explores the data.
The Saints provided Fantasy owners with multiple options both at running back and wide receiver in 2009. Our Jamey Eisenberg puts their receiving corps under the microscope for Draft Day 2010.
Pierre Thomas, Mike Bell and Reggie Bush all have their strengths, but which one is ultimately the best choice in Fantasy for 2010? Our Dave Richard caught up with them to get their thoughts on their roles and future.
While it's difficult to address the specific parameters of each individual keeper league, the concept remains generally the same. Our Jamey Eisenberg runs through his list of top keeper candidates for Draft Day 2010.
How many outlets have you come across that publish how accurate their preseason and in-season projections were after the season has concluded? We lay it all out for you to decide with an interactive visualization.
Now that the Saints have captured Super Bowl XLIV, it's time to start looking ahead. Our staff of Fantasy writers is currently in the midst of the earliest post-Super Bowl mock draft in the industry. CHeck out the results!
There were big expectations for Anthony Gonzalez in 2009, but they all ended in the first game of the season. Our Jamey Eisenberg recently spoke with Gonzalez about his rehab and his outlook on his future in Indy.
Adrian Peterson had a second straight phenomenal season in 2009, but Fantasy owners are a bit nervous about his fumbling issues. Our Dave Richard caught up with Peterson, who will address his ball security this offseason.
Who were among the winningest players in Fantasy this season based on win percentage for owners in CBSSports.com leagues? Our Jamey Eisenberg runs through the list and unveils makes his point with an interactive chart.
There were plenty of disappointments from the 2009 season, namely Matt Forte and Calvin Johnson. Who might be in line for a major rebound in 2010? Our Dave Richard takes an early look at some bounce-back candidates.
Four teams remain heading into Championship Sunday, three of which are loaded with Fantasy weapons. Our Jamey Eisenberg points out what you might want to look for and discusses other playoff trends of note.
How did our Jamey Eisenberg do on some of his predictions for the 2009 season back in August? He saw Michael Turner's disappointing season coming and was high on Tony Romo too, but he also whiffed on Darren McFadden.
Will elite quarterbacks be more valuable in 2010? Would you rather have Vincent Jackson or Randy Moss next season? Our Dave Richard and Jamey Eisenberg debate that and much more in their Faceoffs.
The Wild Card games offered quite a bit for owners looking to get a jump on 2010. What might the Divisional Round provide? Our Jamey Eisenberg highlights his top storylines and shares his Playoff Challenge lineup.
You won't find many pigskin prognosticators that will recap things they got wrong, rather just the predictions they got right. Our Dave Richard shares some of his highlights and lowlights from prior to the season.
Astute Fantasy owners know that the playoffs are a great time to scout players for the coming season. Our Jamey Eisenberg provides you with a few storylines to watch and shares his Playoff Challenge lineup.
Sure, the 2009 season just ended, but it sure is fun to see where this year's studs and duds may wind up in drafts next summer. Follow along with our first mock draft for the 2010 season!
Instead of wasting his time looking back at what happened in the season that just ended, our Dave Richard takes a humorous look toward the future. That, plus ways to improve the end of the season in Fantasy & Reality.
Wes Welker's serious knee injury was the big storyline from Week 17. How does it impact his status for 2010 Fantasy drafts? Our Dave Richard touches on that and the rest of what he saw on Sunday in his First Response.
Ben Roethlisberger should have another strong week at Miami, while Chad Ochocinco will likely be the latest victim for Darrelle Revis. Our Jamey Eisenberg shares his recommendations in his Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.
Hard to figure how some games in Week 17 might play out based on motivation, both for players and coaches heading to the postseason. Dave Richard does his best to break down all the games for owners in his Fantasy Matchups.
Which backup running back should be trusted in Week 17? Is Joe Flacco a safe play at Oakland? Our Dave Richard and Jamey Eisenberg debate that and more in their season-ending edition of Fantasy Faceoffs.
Who were some of the best waiver wire pickups of 2009? Are you still playing for something in Week 17 and need to add to your roster? Jamey Eisenberg discusses both in his season-ending edition of Playing the Waiver Wire.
ok, my picks aren't listed anymore, I did about 80% last year and I'm waiting for the football season to start up again. When it does then I'll put some more picks on this list.
