The Cleveland Browns won a coin flip this morning, giving them the right to select ahead of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2007 NFL draft. Both clubs had identical records of 4-12 last year. The normal deciding factor determining draft order if both clubs have identical records, is opponents winning percentage, which just happened to be a tie as well. Tampa Bay GM Bruce Allen called heads and the coin landed tails, hasn’t Allen ever head the saying “tails never fails”?

Tampa Bay will now select 4th in the draft, while Cleveland gets to select 3rd via the coin toss win. Remember to visit Maddux sports for 2007 NFL draft coverage including mock drafts, team needs, and player rankings.

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Here are a few things to look for in this match up.

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Here are some important keys to look for.

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So, I admit it—I am preoccupied with the weather for the Saints- Bears game on Sunday. For one thing, I live in New England where the weather tends to be difficult to predict and very fickle (winter finally got her a few days ago). Second, I’ve seen the weather affect a lot of football games (remember not that long ago—the Snow Bowl?). And, finally, the Pats and Colts are playing in a dome, so the New Orleans- Chicago game is the only one on the docket where the weather will be a factor.

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That’s the question burning in my brain after having considered the offensive stats of both teams, comparing Brees to Grossman and looking at both defenses. After careful consideration the lines have changed a bit with Chicago no only a 2 to 2.5-point favorite (the home field advantage is 3 points). Continue reading “Weather or not, Will the Saints Brees by the Bears?” →

Going into the big Championship game against the Colts, some New England Patrtiots are dealing with the flu. WR Troy Brown, OT Ryan O’Callaghan, and DL Mike Wright all missed part of Thursday’s practice due to the flu. Continue reading “NFL – Some Pats Tackling the Flu” →

No one can argue logically that Peyton Manning is a mediocre QB. Or that he’s not a great QB. He is one of the best of the best. But the Lombardi Trophy has managed to elude the man with the rifle-accurate arm, competitive spirit and QB pedigree. Is this Manning’s time finally? Continue reading “Peyton Manning – Can He Take the Pressure?” →

Okay, if you picked the Bears—they did not cover! If you picked the Chargers—they did not cover! Although one of two NFL favorites won on Sunday and one of two won on Saturday—none of them covered! Continue reading “NFL Division Contests-Alive and Kicking” →

The Saints beat the Eagles 27- 24 but NOT the point spread. The underdog Colts won in Baltimore by a score of 15- 6, sending the Ravens back to their nests. Here’s a few things to take from both contests. Continue reading “Saints and Colts Win– Some Things to Ponder” →

The New Orleans Saints are anywhere from 5.5 to 6-point favorites tonight when they face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Big Easy. There are good reasons for the Saints having that advantage and here they are.

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