Jay Ratkowski On the Internet

Tag: Football

  • 9 guys the Packers need to step up

    Every blogger writes stupid top 10 lists, I don’t think I ever have. So I’m attempting one on my favorite subject, the Pack. The team was better than expected last year and this year is a potential NFC champ. However, if that’s going to happen, I’ve got some guys who will need to step it…

  • Bengals holding ground on Johnson holdout

    http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3358557 According to reports, the Washington Redskins offered Cincinnati a 1st round pick this year and a conditional 3rd round pick next year (which could potentially be a 1st rounder) for angry receiver Chad Johnson.  What did the Bengals say about this generous offer?  NO! Quoted in the above-linked ESPN.com story, Bengals coach Marv Lewis…

  • Raiders Trade for Hall – Give him $70m

    So now the Raiders are going to have Asomugha, Hall, Routt, Washington in the corner spot.  That’s like $35 million a year in defensive backs!  Are they going to make a trade or start playing a Dime base defense?

  • Okay, this is way too much

    The Patriots are being sued for winning the 2001 Super Bowl. Insane. Alright, let’s run with this very briefly.  First, you need to prove that the Patriots actually videotaped the walkthrough.  Reports are that there is no evidence.  Next, you have to prove that this altered the outcome of the game (if the walkthrough revealed…

  • Packers Running Into 2008 Season

    Run-down feeling McCarthy wants to beef up Packers’ ground game So McCarthy thinks the Packers need to improve their ground game.  I’d agree.  If you want to look at just one big reason the rushing attack didn’t really get going in 2007, look at the performances in 2007: Week 1 vs Philly: 17 carries - 46…