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08:53 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2011/02/packers-or-steelers-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a024224"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2011/01/defense-still-the-key-stalter.html">Defense does it again</a></h3> <p>It's no surprise that two teams built for the playoffs with elite defenses will take the field in Dallas on Feb. 6 in a game that will likely be decided on the defensive end.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | January 25, 2011; 03:13 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2011/01/defense-still-the-key-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a024181"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2011/01/trash-talk-good-for-nfl-stalter.html">Rex's hype machine</a></h3> <p>All the trash talking from the New York Jets is a calculated tactic from Rex Ryan to hype his players up and make them feel the world is against them. It may be crazy, it may be genius or it may be both. Either way, it's good for the NFL.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | January 18, 2011; 12:32 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2011/01/trash-talk-good-for-nfl-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a024134"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2011/01/most-intriguing-matchup-stalter.html">Rodgers-Ryan must-see</a></h3> <p>With two of the top young quarterbacks in the NFL facing off, the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons provide the most enticing divisional playoff matchup of the week.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | January 11, 2011; 04:13 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2011/01/most-intriguing-matchup-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a024101"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2011/01/are-seahawks-worst-ever-stalter.html">Need to re-seed</a></h3> <p>The 7-9 Seattle Seahawks and their first-round home playoff game are the greatest case yet for Roger Goodell and the NFL re-seeding teams at the start of the postseason.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | January 5, 2011; 07:45 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2011/01/are-seahawks-worst-ever-stalter.html#comments">Comments (3)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a024064"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/12/nfc-team-to-beat-stalter.html">Saints flying under the radar</a></h3> <p>Last year, everyone saw the Saints coming. This year, people are only tracking them out of the corner of their eye. And that, perhaps, is what makes them most dangerous. </p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | December 29, 2010; 11:56 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/12/nfc-team-to-beat-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a023963"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/12/how-do-the-pats-do-it-stalter.html">Belichick the mastermind</a></h3> <p>Bill Belichick remains a step ahead of the rest of the NFL and the 2010 Patriots are proof. The star power is nowhere to be found but the wins keep piling up.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | December 14, 2010; 01:28 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/12/how-do-the-pats-do-it-stalter.html#comments">Comments (6)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a023913"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/12/what-went-wrong-in-denver-stalter.html">Countless misteps led to early exit</a></h3> <p>Twenty-three months is not enough time to evaluate a head coach, unless he only makes disastrous decisions in that span.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | December 7, 2010; 12:24 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/12/what-went-wrong-in-denver-stalter.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a023836"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/11/does-punishment-fit-stalter.html">Subjectivity is a necessity</a></h3> <p>The NFL must consider each situation -- including the track records of the players involved -- when deciding on appropriate punishments for fights, punches and illegal hits, to avoid heading down a slippery slope.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | November 30, 2010; 10:33 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/11/does-punishment-fit-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a023775"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/11/bigger-bust-stalter.html">Boys' bigger surprise</a></h3> <p>The writing was on the wall for the Vikings after everything went their way in 2009. With a roster loaded with talent, the Cowboys' demise is the bigger stunner.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | November 23, 2010; 12:30 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/11/bigger-bust-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a023721"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/11/vick-for-mvp-stalter.html">For now, it's Vick</a></h3> <p>Michael Vick is bound to regress in the second half, but to this point, there's no question he's the NFL's most valuable player. And if he can stay healthy, he could very well earn the title by season's end.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | November 17, 2010; 07:45 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/11/vick-for-mvp-stalter.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a023599"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/11/afc-dominance-stalter.html">It all comes down to execution</a></h3> <p>Despite popular belief, the difference between the quarterbacks, coaches and general managers in the AFC versus the NFC is not significant. In the end, it all comes down to execution on the field.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | November 4, 2010; 11:10 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/11/afc-dominance-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a023563"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/11/whats-moss-worth-now-stalter.html">A Moss-y mess</a></h3> <p>Randy Moss wants to play for a winner, but only if he gets paid top dollar. For the malcontent receiver, that combination will continue to be hard to find.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | November 2, 2010; 12:45 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/11/whats-moss-worth-now-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a023492"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/10/will-favres-streak-end-stalter.html">Living and dying with Brett</a></h3> <p>It's time for Brad Childress ignore Brett Favre's ego and give his starting quarterback a few weeks off to recover from injury in the hopes that he can return to form for a playoff push.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | October 26, 2010; 11:54 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/10/will-favres-streak-end-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a023323"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/10/how-can-nfl-limit-hits-stalter.html">Waiting on technology to catch up</a></h3> <p>Players are instructed and encouraged to make big hits, and a fine likely won't discourage them from doing so.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | October 19, 2010; 12:56 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/10/how-can-nfl-limit-hits-stalter.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a023225"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/10/parity-or-poor-play-stalter.html">Parity reigns supreme</a></h3> <p>Parity reigns supreme in the NFL and if you're a general football fan, you're mighty happy about it.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | October 12, 2010; 11:35 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/10/parity-or-poor-play-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a023107"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/10/what-does-moss-do-for-vikes-stalter.html">More Belichick brilliance</a></h3> <p>By dealing a malcontent Randy Moss to the Vikings for a third-round pick, Bill Belichick and the Patriots earned a profit on the investment they made in acquiring Moss in 2007.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | October 6, 2010; 02:33 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/10/what-does-moss-do-for-vikes-stalter.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a023077"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/10/is-colts-window-closing-stalter.html">Colts hurting at DT</a></h3> <p>Peyton Manning and the Colts are not a franchise on the decline, but their inability to stop the run is taking its toll on their AFC South supremacy.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | October 5, 2010; 10:54 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/10/is-colts-window-closing-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a022920"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/09/mcnabb-or-vick-stalter.html">Known quantity</a></h3> <p>Michael Vick may have the hot hand and the better situation at the moment, but give me Donovan McNabb - the proven quarterback who knows what it takes to lead a Super Bowl contender.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | September 30, 2010; 12:45 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/09/mcnabb-or-vick-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a022792"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/09/break-up-the-bucs-stalter.html">Unpredicted and undefeated </a></h3> <p>Three undefeated teams - the Bears, Bucs and Chiefs - are the biggest surprises after Week 2.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | September 21, 2010; 11:50 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/09/break-up-the-bucs-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a022694"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/09/americas-most-overrated-team-stalter.html">Perception and expectations</a></h3> <p>When performance doesn't meet perception, fans and the media are responsible for teams like the Dallas Cowboys becoming overrated.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | September 14, 2010; 09:21 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/09/americas-most-overrated-team-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a022612"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/09/vikings-or-saints-stalter.html">Expect a shootout</a></h3> <p>Expect the game to live up to its hype with the Saints coming out on top in a shootout.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | September 7, 2010; 10:50 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/09/vikings-or-saints-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a022442"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/08/albert-drama-stalter.html">Danny does it again</a></h3> <p>By giving a player with a track record of bad behavior a massive contract yet again, Redskins owner Daniel Snyder can only blame himself for the mess in Washington.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | August 24, 2010; 12:38 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/08/albert-drama-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a022366"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/08/does-favre-still-have-it-stalter.html">Don't count your chickens</a></h3> <p>Brett Favre gives the Vikings the best chance to win, so his decision to come back is a welcome one. But injuries and questionable coaching decisions may keep Minnesota from winning it all this year.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | August 18, 2010; 01:30 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/08/does-favre-still-have-it-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a021932"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/08/do-the-jets-need-revis-stalter.html">Put team first</a></h3> <p>Darrelle Revis is more concerned with being the highest paid player at his position than he is with helping the New York Jets contend for a Super Bowl. Kudos to the Jets for not folding to his selfish demands.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | August 11, 2010; 10:33 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/08/do-the-jets-need-revis-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a021836"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/08/agents-ravaging-ncaa-stalter.html">Players can point the finger at themselves</a></h3> <p>NCAA athletes should shoulder the blame when they take improper benefits from agents.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | August 3, 2010; 01:18 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/08/agents-ravaging-ncaa-stalter.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a021534"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/07/who-makes-2011-super-bowl-stalter.html">Bring on the Bird Bowl</a></h3> <p>The Falcons and Ravens have made all the right offseason moves to fly higher in 2010-11.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | July 28, 2010; 10:00 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/07/who-makes-2011-super-bowl-stalter.html#comments">Comments (3)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a021415"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/07/purple-drank-a-problem-stalter.html">Downtime leads to drug use</a></h3> <p>Purple drank is simply the latest recreational drug of choice for athletes looking for something to do during down time. Hopefully recent suspensions levied by the league will limit its use going forward.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | July 20, 2010; 10:52 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/07/purple-drank-a-problem-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a021360"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/07/is-to-done-stalter.html">Playmaker no more</a></h3> <p>No longer the playmaker he once was, Terrell Owens may have trouble finding a team willing to take him on for 2010.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | July 15, 2010; 12:00 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/07/is-to-done-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a021228"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/07/could-lebron-impact-new-nfl-cba-stalter.html">NFL remains the real king</a></h3> <p>The NFL continues to dominate the sports landscape, giving its owners the power and arrogance necessary to prevent its players from enjoying the spoils of an NBA-style free agent auction.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | July 8, 2010; 12:15 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/07/could-lebron-impact-new-nfl-cba-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a021108"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/06/can-vick-avoid-trouble-stalter.html">Skills in decline</a></h3> <p>Michael Vick's skills, not his character, will keep him from regaining a starting quarterback role in the NFL.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | June 29, 2010; 12:00 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/06/can-vick-avoid-trouble-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a020441"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/05/return-to-ice-bowl-stalter.html">Embrace the elements</a></h3> <p>Every city, regardless of climate, should have the opportunity to host the Super Bowl and experience the pinnacle of the NFL experience.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | May 25, 2010; 12:00 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/05/return-to-ice-bowl-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a020344"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/05/should-johnsons-get-paid-stalter.html">Pony up and pay the man</a></h3> <p>Andre Johnson has made himself expendable by quietly becoming the best wide receiver in the NFL. Now the Houston Texans should defy conventional wisdom and pay their top talent.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | May 19, 2010; 12:00 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/05/should-johnsons-get-paid-stalter.html#comments">Comments (3)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a020215"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/05/revote-for-roids-stalter.html">The pressure to perform</a></h3> <p>Brian Cushing is far from the first defensive rookie whose desire to be a star his first year led him to take performance enhancing drugs. Now he's suffering the consequences.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | May 12, 2010; 12:00 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/05/revote-for-roids-stalter.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a020074"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/05/offseason-champs-stalter.html">Ravens, Dolphins make big upgrades</a></h3> <p>The Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins filled holes on both sides of the ball and provided young quarterbacks with significant upgrades in the passing game through the draft and free agency.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | May 5, 2010; 11:34 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/05/offseason-champs-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a019926"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/04/nfl-pi-stalter.html">League should take action</a></h3> <p>The NFL has a responsibility to incoming players to more closely monitor pre-draft interviews so questions like the one Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland asked Dez Bryant are prohibited.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | April 30, 2010; 12:18 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/04/nfl-pi-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a019846"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/04/prime-time-hit-stalter.html">Ratings say it all</a></h3> <p>For true fans of the NFL draft, the new prime time format was a smashing success.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | April 27, 2010; 10:08 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/04/prime-time-hit-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a019734"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/04/does-the-punishment-fit-the-offense-stalter.html">Not about the number</a></h3> <p>It's not the length of the suspension dolled out to Ben Roethlisberger that matters. It's how he uses that time to recoup his image and grow up.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | April 22, 2010; 12:23 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/04/does-the-punishment-fit-the-offense-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a018242"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/02/must-see-combine-stalter.html">Just ask the Falcons</a></h3> <p>Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is proof that the combine has value for NFL franchises, even if it seems over-hyped from a fan's perspective</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | February 25, 2010; 01:27 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/02/must-see-combine-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a017875"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/02/peyton-manning-indianapolis-colts-super-bowl-stalter.html">All about the rings</a></h3> <p>Whether it's fair or not, the only thing that defines a quarterback's legacy is how many titles he racks up</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | February 8, 2010; 11:36 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/02/peyton-manning-indianapolis-colts-super-bowl-stalter.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a017374"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/01/colts-jets-vikings-saints-super-bowl-matchup-stalter.html">We want action</a></h3> <p>Does action mean good football? No, just look at the Packers-Cardinals Wildcard game but just once a year, I'd rather be a spectator than a student of the game.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | January 22, 2010; 12:09 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/01/colts-jets-vikings-saints-super-bowl-matchup-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a016512"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/12/chris-henry-chad-ochocinco-brandon-marshall-goodell-fine-stalter.html">Accepting exception</a></h3> <p>I get why the league never wants to bend the rules, but this is one of those unique instances that merits it.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | December 21, 2009; 02:21 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/12/chris-henry-chad-ochocinco-brandon-marshall-goodell-fine-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a016354"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/12/brian-wesbrook-philadelphia-eagles-retire-stalter.html">Take it slow, Brian </a></h3> <p>Let's hope for his sake, his future doesn't pay for his present.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | December 16, 2009; 01:42 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/12/brian-wesbrook-philadelphia-eagles-retire-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a016095"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/12/march-madness-nfl-playoffs-stalter.html">NFL dominates</a></h3> <p>I love March Madness, but it doesn't hold a candle to the NFL games that have playoff implications.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | December 9, 2009; 11:27 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/12/march-madness-nfl-playoffs-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a015764"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/11/giants-jets-falcons-packers-bubble-team-playoffs-stalter.html">Titanic Bubble</a></h3> <p>The Titans have what it takes to keep hope alive and make a run. We'll see if they can put it all together now.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | November 30, 2009; 11:39 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/11/giants-jets-falcons-packers-bubble-team-playoffs-stalter.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a014918"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/11/eagles-bengals-cardinals-broncos-playoffs-stalter.html">Vikings Beware</a></h3> <p>Anything is possible in the NFL, just ask the Brett Favre and the 2008 New York Jets.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | November 4, 2009; 11:30 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/11/eagles-bengals-cardinals-broncos-playoffs-stalter.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a014745"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/10/snyder-fedex-washington-redskins-first-amendment-fans-stalter.html">Snyder Is Wrong</a></h3> <p>Snyder is in the wrong here. If he doesn't want fans trashing on the team, then he needs to put a better product on the field.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | October 30, 2009; 08:28 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/10/snyder-fedex-washington-redskins-first-amendment-fans-stalter.html#comments">Comments (8)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a013972"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/10/nike-michael-vick-eagles-endorsement-stalter.html">Let's Forget Vick</a></h3> <p>Let him rot in Philly as a backup quarterback, Wildcat formation specialist or Andy Reid's personal dry cleaning assistant.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | October 2, 2009; 06:59 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/10/nike-michael-vick-eagles-endorsement-stalter.html#comments">Comments (4)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a013913"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/09/wildcat-nfl-formation-west-coast-stalter.html">Just a New/Old Formation</a></h3> <p>The Wildcat has its place, but it won't replace the basics.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | September 30, 2009; 01:04 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/09/wildcat-nfl-formation-west-coast-stalter.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a013749"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/09/michael-crabtree-san-francisco-49ers-draft-stalter.html">An Open Letter to Michael Crabtree</a></h3> <p>You could be making one of the biggest mistakes of your life.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | September 23, 2009; 03:48 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/09/michael-crabtree-san-francisco-49ers-draft-stalter.html#comments">Comments (7)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a012499"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/08/brett-favre-minnesota-vikings-stalter.html">Favre Helps Vikes</a></h3> <p>Childress is gutless for allowing Brett to dictate when he showed up to play. That said, from a pure football standpoint, Favre makes the Vikings better.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | August 18, 2009; 03:18 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/08/brett-favre-minnesota-vikings-stalter.html#comments">Comments (10)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a012219"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/08/eli-manning-new-york-giants-salary-slater.html">Giants Had to Overpay</a></h3> <p>There's no way, under any circumstance, by any stretch of the imagination that Eli should be the highest paid player in the NFL, the highest paid at his position, or even the highest paid at his own family reunion.</p> <p class="posted"> By Anthony Stalter | August 6, 2009; 01:58 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/08/eli-manning-new-york-giants-salary-slater.html#comments">Comments (17)</a> </p> </div> </div>  </div>  </div>  </div>  </div>  </div>  </div>    <script type="text/javascript">  </script>  <script type="text/javascript" src="http://media3.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/javascript/omniture/wp_omniture.js"></script>    </div>  </div>  </div>  <div style="clear: both;"> </div>   <div id="topborder_bottom" class="toolbox" style="width:624px;">   <div class="rss_tool"><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/index.xml">RSS Feed</a></div> <div class="subscribe_tool"><A HREF="http://washpost.com/wpniother">Subscribe to The Post</A></div> </div>    <p class="lastPar"></p> </div> </div> </div>    <link href="http://media3.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/css/topstrip_teased.css" rel="stylesheet" media="all"/> <div id="articleCopyright" style="clear:both;width:624px;" align="center"> © 2011 The Washington Post Company <div id="ad_links_bottom" style="margin-bottom:5px;"> <script src="http://media3.washingtonpost.com/wp-adv/adproducts/advertisingLinks/advertisingLinks_v2.js"></script></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="wrapperBottom" style="padding-left:5px;float:left;"> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="javascript">  </SCRIPT> <script> if ( show_doubleclick_ad && ( adTemplate & BANNER_FLEX_BOTTOM ) == BANNER_FLEX_BOTTOM ) { placeAd('ARTICLE',commercialNode,2,'',true) ; } </script> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="javascript">  </SCRIPT> <script type="text/javascript" language="javascript"> function getSPYear(date_string) { var re1 = new RegExp("\\w+,\\s(\\d{2,2})-(\\w{3,3})-(\\d{2,2})\\s(\\d{2,2}):(\\d{2,2}):(\\d{2,2})","g") ; date_string.match(re1) ; var year = (2000 + RegExp.$3/1) ; return new String(year) ; } var thisYear = 2005; var dateStr = getSPYear('Wednesday, 16-Mar-05 14:52:37 EST') ; if( dateStr.indexOf('2') != -1 ) { thisYear = dateStr; } function openWin(url) { var navWin = window.open(url,"NewWin", "scrollbars,toolbar=false,menubar=false,resizable=false,width=740,height=595,top=0,right=1000"); } </script> <div style="clear:both"></div> <div style="text-align:left;"> <script>placeChannelNav('article970');</script> </div> </div>  <div style="display:none;"> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript" src="http://media3.washingtonpost.com/wp-adv/dm/dm_client.js"></SCRIPT> <script> rs = (typeof thisNode != 'undefined')?thisNode.split("/")[0] + "/" + thisNode.split("/")[1]:null; DM_addToLoc("thisNode", rs); DM_tag(); </script> </div>  <SCRIPT language="JavaScript1.1" src="http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/javascript/placeSiteMetrix.js"></SCRIPT> <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript1.1">placeSiteMetrix();</SCRIPT> <NOSCRIPT><img src="//stats.surfaid.ihost.com/crc/images/uc.GIF?1.13&wpost&wpost&noscript" height="1" width="1" alt="" border="0"></NOSCRIPT>  </body> </html>