http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com en-us http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com N/A john.mccabe@atomicsportsmedia.com Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:22:25 -0500 20 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/960/1/Super-Bowl-Spectacular/Super-Bowl-Spectacular.html Over 97 million viewers tuned into the big game on Sunday to see the Giants upset the previously-perfect Patriots. ASM's Andrew Mindzak was one of them. andy.mindzak@atomicsportsmedia.com (Andrew Mindzak) Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/957/1/Perception-vs-Reality/Perception-vs-Reality.html A lot of lame excuses are being bantered about after Dallas' stunning loss in the NFC playoffs. But as Atomic Sports columnist Vaughn Hines reflects on this season, he says the solutions to what ails the Cowboys aren't quite as simple as staying out of Mexico. vaughn.hines@atomicsportsmedia.com (Vaughn Hines) Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/956/1/Mexicali-Blues/Mexicali-Blues.html Despite T.O.'s tears, Tony Romo caught plenty of flack for his trip to Mexico and his loss to the Giants. But while Terrell Owens was the first to leap to his QB's defense, Atomic Sports columnist Jon Bellwood has the exclusive, first-hand response from Romo, himself. jon.bellwood@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jon Bellwood) Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/947/1/Staying-Power/Staying-Power.html With Bobby Petrino only hanging around for a whopping 13 games, the Falcons are back in the market for a head coach. This time, they'll be looking for someone for the long haul, and Atomic Sports columnist Jim Ludes has some suggestions. jim@jimludes.com (Jim Ludes) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/941/1/Bad-News-Bengals/Bad-News-Bengals.html Nine players arrested since 2006. Two straight disappointing seasons. A coach on the hot seat and trade rumors surrounding their star player. As Atomic Sports columnist Kevin Ezell writes, it's back to the "Bungles" in Cincinnati. kevin.ezell@atomicsportsmedia.com (Kevin Ezell) Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/934/1/Culture-Clash/Culture-Clash.html It can't be said that the U.S. sent its best and brightest, but as Atomic Sports columnist Matt Gardner writes, the NFL's first regular-season venture to Europe was well worth the effort -- even if the Jason Taylor robot scared the hell out of everyone. matt.gardner@atomicsportsmedia.com (Matt Gardner) Sat, 03 Nov 2007 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/933/1/To-Score-or-Not-to-Score/To-Score-or-Not-to-Score.html Opponents have tried plenty of thing in an attempt to slow down the New England offense this year. One thing that definitely hasn't worked: Letting the game get out of hand. Atomic Sports columnist Vaughn Hines writes that Indy will have to try a different approach to keep Bill Belichick from running up the score in another blowout. vaughn.hines@atomicsportsmedia.com (Vaughn Hines) Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/914/1/National-Football-Leagues-European-Vacation/National-Football-Leagues-European-Vacation.html   "Look kids, Parliament, Big Ben... and Eli Manning?" The NFL is headed to London, and while it can't be considered anything but a grand experiment for now, Atomic Sports columnist Matt Gardner couldn't be more excited, and wonders if other sports will follow suit. matt.gardner@atomicsportsmedia.com (Matt Gardner) Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/912/1/McBonehead/McBonehead.html Donovan McNabb did something dumb this weekend. Well, I guess if you're going to count borrowing the Swedish National Team's Olympic jerseys as dumb then he did two dumb things. The first was spouting off about race to HBO's Inside The NFL. ASM's Andy Mindzak says it's not about race, it's about record. andy.mindzak@atomicsportsmedia.com (Andrew Mindzak) Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/903/1/Ready-for-the-Reset-Button/Ready-for-the-Reset-Button.html The start of the NFL season always brings hope to fans and players alike. But while the hype of a fresh start has plenty of teams dreaming of the Super Bowl, Atomic Sports columnist Vaughn Hines writes that some of those teams will be looking for a do-over by January. vaughn.hines@atomicsportsmedia.com (Vaughn Hines) Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/901/1/Wintertime-and-the-Livins-Easy/Wintertime-and-the-Livins-Easy.html When you think about the most grizzled, dirty and downright feared teams in the NFL, you rarely think about the Vikings. While their cold-weather bretheren in Green Bay and Chicago strike fear into visitors' hearts in mid-December, Atomic Sports columnist Jim Ludes writes that the Vikes indoor attitude has done just the opposite for the once-proud franchise. jim@jimludes.com (Jim Ludes) Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/902/1/Always-Leave-Them-Wanting-More/Always-Leave-Them-Wanting-More.html Baseball may claim the tagline, but the fact is, it's football that is America's true pastime. And as the dawn of another season is upon us, Atomic Sports columnist Nate Carlile thinks he knows why our country is so football crazy. And oddly, it has something to do with James Gandolfini. no@email.com (Nate Carlile) Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/890/1/Stemming-the-Tide/Stemming-the-Tide.html In a court of law, Michael Vick hasn't been convicted of anything yet. But as Atomic Sports columnist Evan Plunkett writes, in the court of public opinion, he's already guilty, and the response from the NFL and Vick's sponsors has been more than appropriate. no@email.com (The Editor) Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/889/1/NFL-Preview-NFC-South/Atlanta-Falcons-2006-7-9.html The NFC South is a truly confusing division. Home to one arguably the best (the New Orleans Saints) and worst (Michael Vick's dogfighting case) stories in the NFL over the past year, it's hard to get a true read on the division. Andy Mindzak, Kevin Ezell, and Steve Michalovich offer up their previews of the Falcons, Panthers, Saints and Bucs as ASM's NFL Preview winds down. no@email.com (The Editor) Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/887/1/NFL-Preview-AFC-South/Houston-Texans-2006-6-10.html Home to the reigning Super Bowl champs, the AFC South is one of the most intriguing divisions in football. Steve Michalovich, Andy Mindzak, and Matt Gardner break down the Texans, Colts, Jags and Titans for ASM's NFL preview. no@email.com (The Editor) Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/886/1/NFL-Preview-NFC-North/Chicago-Bears-2006-13-3.html no@email.com (The Editor) Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/883/1/NFL-Preview-AFC-North/Baltimore-Ravens-2006-13-3.html Bengal wideout Chad Johnson has promised a return to his old tricks in 2007. That's good news for football fans, bad news for the rest of the AFC North. Eric Horowitz, Jon Bellwood, Zach Crizer, and Matt Gardner preview the division. no@email.com (The Editor) Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/882/1/NFL-Preview-NFC-West/Arizona-Cardinals-2006-5-11.html Even if Shaun Alexander's busted foot is totally healed, the Seahawks aren't a shoe-in to repeat in the NFC West. Only 2 games seperated the top three teams in the division last season, and even the Cardinals should be much better. Home to some elite backs, maturing quarterbacks, and one new coaching regime, the NFC West should be in for an exciting 2007. Adam Lefkoe, Steve Michalovich, Andy Mindzak, and Zach Crizer break down the division. no@email.com (The Editor) Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/881/1/The-Mighty-Quinn/The-Mighty-Quinn.html Brady Quinn wants to be paid like a top draft pick. The problem is, his flaws as a quarterback left him drafted 22nd overall. Now, as Atomic Sports columnist Kevin Ezell writes, his on-going contract squabbles are costing him yet another chance to silence some critics and improve his game. kevin.ezell@atomicsportsmedia.com (Kevin Ezell) Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/875/1/Fantasy-Football-Preview-The-Defenses/Fantasy-Football-Preview-The-Defenses.html The Bears defense may have fallen short in last year's Super Bowl, but not before winning plenty of fantasy owners a league title. ASM's preview raps up with a look at D, and Andy Mindzak says none are better than last year's NFC champs. andy.mindzak@atomicsportsmedia.com (Andrew Mindzak) Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/879/1/NFL-Preview-AFC-West/Denver-Broncos-2006-9-7.html With LDT running wild in the backfield, the Chargers are the team to beat once again in the AFC West. Jim Ludes, Andy Mindzak, Peter Doyle, and Matt Gardner break down the division. no@email.com (The Editor) Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/874/1/Fantasy-Football-Preview-The-Kickers/Fantasy-Football-Preview-The-Kickers.html Jeff Wilkins may not be as great an athlete as most of his Rams teammates, but as a fantasy stud he could make the difference for your team this season. ASM's preview takes on the kickers, and Wilkins at the top of the heap. andy.mindzak@atomicsportsmedia.com (Andrew Mindzak) Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/877/1/NFL-Preview-NFC-East/Dallas-Cowboys-2006-9-7.html Will he or won't he? It's unclear if Michael Strahan will suit up in Giant blue this season, but even if he does it might not be enough to get the team past Washington, Dallas, and Philly. Kevin Ezell, Josh Binstock, Adam Lefkoe, and Eric Horowitz preview the NFC East. no@email.com (The Editor) Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/873/1/Fantasy-Football-Preview-The-Tight-Ends/Fantasy-Football-Preview-The-Tight-Ends.html Like teammate LDT, Antonio Gates is the class of his position. With two studs like this, it's hard to imagine how the Chargers ever lose, but that's fodder for a different column. ASM's fantasy preview continues with Andy Mindzak's look at the best tight ends for 2007. andy.mindzak@atomicsportsmedia.com (Andrew Mindzak) Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/876/1/NFL-Preview-AFC-East/Buffalo-Bills-2006-7-9.html Randy Moss could help the Pats reassert their dominance over the division, the Thomas Jones trade has the Jets thinking they might take the East crown, and Buffalo and Miami might just plain stink, but you never know. Read on for the first installment of ASM's 8-day  preview of the National Football League. Kevin Ezell, Andy Mindzak, Steve Schaefer, and Anthony Lopez break down the AFC East. no@email.com (The Editor) Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/872/1/Fantasy-Football-Preview-The-Wide-Receivers/Fantasy-Football-Preview-The-Wide-Receivers.html Carolina's Steve Smith is tops among wide receivers in ASM's fantasy preview, but don't forget about the Colts and Cards. Both teams have a tandem of wideouts that can lead your fantasy team to glory. andy.mindzak@atomicsportsmedia.com (Andrew Mindzak) Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/869/1/Fantasy-Football-Preview-The-Running-Backs/Fantasy-Football-Preview-The-Running-Backs.html ASM's positional fantasy breakdown motors on, with today's feature on running backs. LDT is still the best, but there are some younger backs bursting into the top-10 and plenty more looking to have their breakout season. Andy Mindzak tells you which workhorse you should draft to carry your team to a fantasy title. andy.mindzak@atomicsportsmedia.com (Andrew Mindzak) Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/867/1/Fantasy-Football-Preview-The-Quarterbacks/Fantasy-Football-Preview-The-Quarterbacks.html August is nearly upon us, which means it's fantasy football draft season. Fear not, ASM's Andy Mindzak is previewing each position over the next six days. It all starts behind center, and Peyton Manning has a reason to look smug. He's still the best there is. andy.mindzak@atomicsportsmedia.com (Andrew Mindzak) Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/864/1/The-Other-Side-of-the-Pond/The-Other-Side-of-the-Pond.html In the U.S., the NFL is king. In Europe, however, American football never caught on. In his Atomic Sports Media debut, Matt Gardner explains where the NFL went wrong with NFL Europa and hopes its next venture overseas will be a better one. matt.gardner@atomicsportsmedia.com (Matt Gardner) Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/838/1/Coming-Soon-To-A-Booth-Near-You/Coming-Soon-To-A-Booth-Near-You.html Shannon Sharpe. Deion Sanders. Tiki Barber. And now Keyshawn. More than ever, football players are trading in the bumps and bruises of the gridiron for the bright lights of a television studio. ASM's Adam Lefkoe reveals the next batch of NFL stars that you'll be seeing on Sunday pregame shows before too long. adam.lefkoe@atomicsportsmedia.com (Adam Lefkoe) Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/824/1/The-Departed/The-Departed.html Now that the NFL Draft is a week behind us, it's appropriate to turn our attention back to the college game. ASM's Jake Cave takes a look at who's lined up to replace a few of last Saturday's top-10 picks. jake.cave@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jake Cave) Sun, 06 May 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/818/1/Keeping-an-Even-Keel/Keeping-an-Even-Keel.html America may be the leader in capitalist enterprise, but its sports -- particularly the NFL -- embrace socialism to its fullest. That's a nice change of pace for Atomic Sports' British correspondent Jon Bellwood, who is eagerly awaiting his first NFL draft this weekend. jon.bellwood@atomicsportsmedia.com (Jon Bellwood) Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/816/1/Brad-Seals-2007-Mock-Draft/Brad-Seals-2007-Mock-NFL-Draft.html It's almost time for the NFL Draft and ASM's Brad Seal does his best to predict how things will play out during the hectic weekend. brad.seal@atomicsportsmedia.com (Brad Seal) Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/813/1/Nature-vs-Nurture/Nature-vs-Nurture.html Chris Henry and Pacman Jones deserved the suspensions handed out by the NFL, but as Atomic Sports columnist Vaughn Hines writes, their troubled lives are not uncommon for young, black men, and the NFL needs to find a way to help nurture them into strong adults. vaughn.hines@atomicsportsmedia.com (Vaughn Hines) Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/770/1/Gold-Rush/Gold-Rush.html The great thing about today's NFL is,  you never know quite what to expect. So while predicting next year's Super Bowl champ won't be easy, Atomic Sports columnist Nick Kanios writes that the blueprint for the 49ers' run at a title already exists -- and a championship for San Fran might not be so far fetched. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/756/1/Wide-Open-Field/Wide-Open-Field.html So Calvin Johnson ran a 4.3 40 in borrowed shoes. Big deal. We all knew he was good. But as Atomic Sports columnist Anthony Lopez points out, it's the depth of wide receivers in this year's NFL draft that really stands out. anthony.lopez@atomicsportsmedia.com (Anthony Lopez) Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/712/1/Cowboy-Crossroads/Cowboy-Crossroads.html Can Wade Phillips take the Cowboys to the Super Bowl and restore the once proud franchise? ASM's Brad Seal hopes so, but says that recent history may not be on his side. brad.seal@atomicsportsmedia.com (Brad Seal) Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/706/1/Monkey-Business/Monkey-Business.html This little guy bothered Peyton Manning and Tony Dungy for so long that it seemed they'd never shake him. Since they finally did, Pete Giordano wonders who the monkey will latch on to next. peter.giordano@atomicsportsmedia.com (Peter Giordano) Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/694/1/The-Shadow-of-the-Monsters/The-Shadow-of-the-Monsters.html We're coming to you, as always from Chicago Ill., birthplace of the Baby Back Rib and home to a certain team which, come February, will be hoistinga certain Super Bowl trophy over it's head. A team that is known as Da Bears!In love, in life and in sports, you never forget your first time, and as Atomic Sports columnist and Chicago native Jim Ludes writes, no matter what this year's Bears accomplish, they'll have a hard time climbing out from under the long shadow of the '85 Monsters of the Midway. jim@jimludes.com (Jim Ludes) Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/689/1/Super-Bowl-XLI-Will-Be-Saints-vs-Colts----I-Have-Foreseen-It/Saints-vs-Colts----I-Have-Foreseen-It.html Can the Saints keep the miracle run alive?While most sports experts are looking to stats to predict this weekend\'s NFL playoff games, ASM\'s Brad Seal simply looks to the stars. brad.seal@atomicsportsmedia.com (Brad Seal) Sat, 20 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/687/1/A-New-Direction-in-the-Steel-City/A-New-Direction-in-the-Steel-City.html For the past 37 years, no team has had more consistency at its head coaching postition than the Pittsburgh Steelers. But as Atomic Sports columnist Justin Culver writes, if the Steelers want to find another long-term solution, finding a replacement for Bill Cowher won't be a simple task. no@email.com (Justin Culver) Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/673/1/The-Benchwarmers/The-Benchwarmers.html Peyton Manning may be the poster boy for NFL QBs, but he's not wearing a Super Bowl ring. Meanwhile, Brad Johnson, Trent Dilfer and Kurt Warner are. Even Tom Brady sat the bench to start the season before leading the Patriots to their first Super Bowl win. Atomic Sports columnist Nick Kanios gives you three former benchwarmers who could lead their teams to a title this year. nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/675/1/Eagles-Flying-High----Again/Eagles-Flying-High----Again.html QB Jeff Garcia has the Eagles soaring.Atomic Sports Media's Andrew Uxley explains the drastic changes in Philadelphia that have caused the city's beloved Eagles to soar to heights thought unreachable after the loss of Donovan McNabb. no@email.com (Andrew Uxley) Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/670/1/LT-vs-LT---A-Look-into-the-Greatest-Initials-in-the-NFL/LT-vs-LT.html  Who is the most dominating LT of all? Let ASM's Brad Seal tell you who he believes holds that title. brad.seal@atomicsportsmedia.com (Brad Seal) Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/663/1/Brown-Out/Brown-Out.html It's been two decades since John Elway ruined the lives of every Cleveland fan. Since "The Drive," not much has gone right for the Browns, but Atomic Sports columnist Nathan Carlile thinks he has a solution.  no@email.com (Nate Carlile) Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/646/1/Lock-Jaw/Lock-Jaw.html The honeymoon ended quickly in Pittsburgh. After a 3-6 start to the season, Atomic Sports' Justin Culver writes that the Steelers aren't going anywhere, but head coach Bill Cowher might be. no@email.com (Justin Culver) Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/643/1/Mid-season-Mock-NFL-Draft/Midseason-Mock-for-the-2007-NFL-Draft.html The NFL Season is only half over, but ASM's Brad Seal insists that it is never too early to focus on the next NFL Draft.  So if your team isn't going to the playoffs this year, maybe you can root for who they might get next April. brad.seal@atomicsportsmedia.com (Brad Seal) Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/640/1/Another-Terrell-Owens-Story/Another-Terrell-Owens-Story.html We know you've had enough T.O., but Atomic Sports Kevin Ezell says there is one side to the Terrell Owens debacle that you haven't heard. kevin.ezell@atomicsportsmedia.com (Kevin Ezell) Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/630/1/Fleeting-Thoughts-on-the-Monday-Night-Meltdown/Fleeting-Thoughts-on-the-Monday-Night-Meltdown.html ASM's Lijana Labanauskas wonders if the Monday Night meltdown will prevent Dennis Green, Matt Leinart, and the Arizona Cardinals from ever being winners in the NFL. lijana.Labanauskas@atomicsportsmedia.com (Lijana Labanauskas) Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/622/1/Monday-Night-Football-Just-Isnt-the-Same/Monday-Night-Football-Just-Isnt-the-Same.html Monday Night Football's move to ESPN has brought about many changes.  ASM's Stephen Stone explains why that isnt necessarily a good thing. no@email.com (Stephen Stone) Sat, 21 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/610/1/Sometimes-Number-One-Aint-So-Fun/Sometimes-Number-One-Aint-So-Fun.html This past April, Mario Williams got to live a dream as he was the number one overall pick of the NFL draft.  Unfortunately, the beginning of his rookie season has been more of a nightmare.  Brad Seal explains why. brad.seal@atomicsportsmedia.com (Brad Seal) Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/604/1/Eagles-Soaring/Eagles-Soaring.html Pulling double duty this week, Atomic Sports Media’s Andrew Uxley now takes a look at what is becoming a very successful season for the Philadelphia Eagles. no@email.com (Andrew Uxley) Fri, 06 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/589/1/NFL-Overtime-Needs-Fixing/NFL-Overtime-Needs-Fixing.html After watching last weekend’s hard-fought Eagles-Giants game, ASM writer Andrew Uxley got himself thinking . . . his ultimate conclusion: the NFL overtime has got to go. no@email.com (Andrew Uxley) Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/568/1/Winning-with-Less/Winning-with-Less.html A growing trend in the NFL the past eight years is proof that Peyton Manning won't be winning a Super Bowl any time soon. Read on to see what Nick Kanios has to say about this trend.  nick.kanios@atomicsportsmedia.com (Nick Kanios) Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/549/1/The-All-Anonymous-Team.html Every year certain players arise from anonymity to become bona fide NFL stars. Adam Lefkoe has the early word on which players are going to have breakout seasons. Fantasy football players take note. adam.lefkoe@atomicsportsmedia.com (Adam Lefkoe) Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/449/1/Getting-a-Bad-Rap.html Ricky Williams is America's favorite new whipping boy. But Atomic Sports columnist Kevin Ezell says Ricky is getting a bad rap. kevin.ezell@atomicsportsmedia.com (Kevin Ezell) Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/444/1/Return-To-Glory.html A nostalgic return to the Bills of old. no@email.com (John Chick) Sat, 10 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/442/1/The-Grades-Are-In.html Think the NFL season doesn't start until September? Think again. adam.lefkoe@atomicsportsmedia.com (Adam Lefkoe) Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/392/1/Filling-the-Void.html Kurt Warner thought he had escaped the shadow of the next great QB when he exited New York and left Eli Manning in his rearview mirror. As it turns out, that comfort didn't last long. But Atomic Sports columnist Kevin Ezell says the Cardinals would be wise to give Warner a long leash this season. kevin.ezell@atomicsportsmedia.com (Kevin Ezell) Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/370/1/And-the-Rebuilding-Continues.html The annnual schedule for Jets fans goes something like this: Get excited for the season, get depressed when the Jets suck, hope the coach gets fired, applaud the coach getting fired, plan for the draft, boo the team's first pick. And Atomic Sports columnist Anthony Lopez caps off another cycle of Jets madness with his critique of New York's 2006 draft. anthony.lopez@atomicsportsmedia.com (Anthony Lopez) Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/367/1/Round-and-Round-They-Go.html Has all the quarterback swapping in the NFL offseason left you feeling a bit dizzy? Have a nagging craving for funnell cake? Atomic Sports columnist Jim Ludes has you covered on both fronts. jim@jimludes.com (Jim Ludes) Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/366/1/Previewing-the-2007-NFL-Draft.html   Because it's never too early to start looking at the NFL Draft, ASM's Andrew Kieta takes the first look at which players NFL scouts will be salivating over in 2007. no@email.com (Andrew Kieta) Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/347/1/Will-the-Texans-Stop-the-Two-Step.html ASM's Stephen Stone thinks the Texans could make the biggest mistake in franchise history if they pass on Reggie Bush Saturday. no@email.com (Stephen Stone) Tue, 25 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/320/1/Whipped.html Sure Brett Favre is a legend in Green Bay. And, yes, he led Title Town's return to greatness in the 1990s. But Atomic Sports writer Mark Collier says it's time for Packers fans to end the love affair. no@email.com (Mark Collier) Fri, 07 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/313/1/Competition-Committee-Cough-Up.html Only Bengals Wide Receiver Chad Johnson likes the recent NFL rules changes less than ASM Columnist Fred Cimino.  Is the Competition Committee doing more harm than good? no@email.com (Fred Cimino) Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/271/1/Dealing-With-The-Devil.html Has Jerry Jones sold his soul for one more ring? Seth Glasgow takes a look. no@email.com (Seth Glasgow) Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/239/1/The-Haves-and-the-Have-Nots.html By signing Edgerrin James, the Cardinals now have dynamic weapons at running back and receiver. But who's going to get them the ball? Adam Lefkoe illuminates a peculiar  style of team-building that is sweeping across the NFL. adam.lefkoe@atomicsportsmedia.com (Adam Lefkoe) Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/226/1/Just-In-Time.html "Parity is as dead as the library on Friday night, the new world order is an MLB like auction of talent every year, with few rising from worst to first"- Seth Glasgow takes on the new world order of the NFL. no@email.com (Seth Glasgow) Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/208/1/Primary-Target.html San Diego may not want him, but Drew Brees could be a difference maker in a number of cities in 2006. Atomic Sports columnist James Ludes runs down an extensive list of teams that must try to land the former Charger. jim@jimludes.com (Jim Ludes) Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/197/1/The-Jet-Question.html The New York Jets currently find themselves in a pickle coming into this year's off-season.  With an upcoming NFL draft loaded with spectacular talent the Jets find themselves sitting at the top with the fourth overall pick.  With many questions looming the organization finds itself at the mercy of a very young coach and general manager in Eric Mangini and Mike Tannenbum.   Among the many questions in New York, the most important dilemma this team faces is at quarterback.  Specifically, who is the starting quarterback for the Jets?   no@email.com (Sean Tinnelly) Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/195/1/Do-or-Die-Time.html Just like many other college students, the players at the NFL Combine are basically interviewing for jobs. Except at the combine the interview includes intense drills and a poor performance might cost you a lot more than a job opportunity. Phil Mattingly explains. no@email.com (Phil Mattingly) Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/108/1/One-Lucky-Ben.html Ben Roethlisberger has been called many things, from "winner" to "future hall-of-famer" to "extremely hairy," but Michael Shade speculates that he's really just one thing above all else: really, really lucky. no@email.com (Michael Shade) Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/107/1/The-Joke-Bowl.html Everyone loves an All-Star game, but Andrew Forsbach has plenty of reasons why the Pro Bowl is the worst All-Star contest in all of sports. no@email.com (Andrew Forsbach) Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/91/1/Monday-Night-Madness.html A major blow was struck for the folically challenged everywhere when Tony Kornheiser was named to the new ESPN Monday Night Football broadcast team along with Mike Tirico and Joe Theismann. While this new team should create an interesting and entertaining dynamic in the booth, it got me thinking about what other broadcasting teams ESPN considered. In that light, I’ve got an idea for a team that can’t miss, you know, just in case MNF changes networks again. Who would be on this team you might be wondering? Well, read on pilgrim and you’ll find out. steve.schaefer@atomicsportsmedia.com (Steve Schaefer) Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/85/1/Super-Bowl-XL-Bang-or-Bust.html In his Atomic Sports Media debut, Jeff Nelson takes a look at Super Bowl XL from a distinct perspective - and not just because he is an Eagles fan.  In digging deep to analyze history, statistics, and a fair share of wagering, he excavates some solemn truths that might just provide his keen readers an accurate barometer of tomorrow's game day forecast. no@email.com (Jeff Nelson) Sat, 04 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/84/1/Forget-Joe-Go-With-Jim.html Are you prepared for an off-the-hook Super Bowl party? Trace Hacquard, Senior Godfather of Atomic Sports Media, is willing to help you fight the good fight with his slice of sports intellectualism. no@email.com (Trace Hacquard) Sat, 04 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/68/1/Brengal-Nation-Set-To-Stop-Pittsburgh.html Jaws 2? No, Bill Cowher is starring in his second Super Bowl, and is facing an angry group of Steeler-haters. no@email.com (Trace Hacquard) Sat, 28 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/64/1/We-Interrupt-Your-Regularly-Scheduled-Programming.html After the Super Bowl, there's a long dry spell before minicamp and the NFL Draft. The NFL Network needs new shows to fill the void during those months. That's where Atomic Sports Media's Steve Schaefer comes in. steve.schaefer@atomicsportsmedia.com (Steve Schaefer) Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/55/1/The-Final-Four-Nobody-Wanted.html This is the final 4 in the NFL that nobody wanted, or expected. So now why do we watch? Walter Storholt breaks down the top 10 reasons we need to be tuning in this Sunday. no@email.com (Walter Storholt) Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/54/1/Manning-Meltdown.html Weekly columnist Seth Glasgow gets the last word on the Peyton Manning playoff meltdown. no@email.com (Seth Glasgow) Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/52/1/Coaching-Carousel-Continues-in-NFL.html With the start of the New Year comes the end of the season in the NFL and it also brings about the annual shuffling of coaches.  This year is no different, and even though we have yet to reach Super Bowl weekend the pink slips seem to be handed out in bulk.  no@email.com (Jesse Mosser) Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/50/1/The-Wheels-On-The-Bus-Go-Round-and-Round.html Jerome Bettis does it all, and to celebrate his career at its twilight, Steve Schaefer presents an original composition inspired by a beloved children's song to honor the Bus. steve.schaefer@atomicsportsmedia.com (Steve Schaefer) Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/49/1/Peytons-Place-Will-Never-Be-The-Super-Bowl.html People have said that the Colts lost because they were rusty, or because of Tony Dungy's personal tragedy. Mark Meagher says the reason the Colts lost starts and ends with the quarterback. His name is Peyton Manning, and he will never win a Super Bowl. no@email.com (Mark Meagher) Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/39/1/Bo-Knows-Karma.html What does Techno Bowl terror Bo Jackson have to do with Carson Palmer's injury? Nothing. But both tragedies have atomicsportsmedia writer Trace Hacquard feeling sick to his stomach and wishing it was 1988. no@email.com (Trace Hacquard) Sat, 14 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/33/1/Hail-to-the-Chief.html Coaches come and go in the NFL, and 2006 is no exception. Zeke Smith documents three NFL teams whose immediate future could be significantly affected by how they fill their coaching vacancies, including which men new Chiefs coach Herm Edwards should stock his staff with. no@email.com (Zeke Smith) Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/10/1/The-Mile-High-Advantage.html You may not notice it right when you get out of the airplane. You may not even notice when you're driving in the car.  You will eventually notice, however, that you are a mile above sea level in the Rocky Mountains. brad.seal@atomicsportsmedia.com (Brad Seal) Sat, 03 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0600