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In the NFL it's like impeaching the President.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | October 21, 2009; 09:55 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/10/zorn-fisher-snyder-adams-coaching-redskins-titans-steiner.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a013630"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/09/nfl-week-two-carolina-panthers-chicago-bears-detroit-lions-jacksonville-jaguars-kansas-city-chiefs-new-england-patriots-tennessee-titans-steiner.html">Curse of Gisele?</a></h3> <p>New England fans may want to hit the panic button or, failing that, stay focused on the Red Sox.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | September 21, 2009; 10:42 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/09/nfl-week-two-carolina-panthers-chicago-bears-detroit-lions-jacksonville-jaguars-kansas-city-chiefs-new-england-patriots-tennessee-titans-steiner.html#comments">Comments (6)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a013214"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/09/95curv3yi6.html">95curv3yi6</a></h3> <p>95curv3yi6</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | September 9, 2009; 10:42 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/09/95curv3yi6.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a013105"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/09/fantasy-football-nfl-fans-draft-steiner.html">Stay True to the Game</a></h3> <p>Hold true to your real team when it matters least, and you will cherish it that much more when it matters most.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | September 7, 2009; 12:54 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/09/fantasy-football-nfl-fans-draft-steiner.html#comments">Comments (3)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a012843"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/08/michael-vick-donovan-mcnabb-eagles-jaguars-steiner.html">Vick Issue Still in Doubt</a></h3> <p>The issue's still in doubt, but that's a good thing for Vick -- he didn't screw up. In fact he could be great.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | August 28, 2009; 06:40 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/08/michael-vick-donovan-mcnabb-eagles-jaguars-steiner.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a012406"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/08/michael-vick-philadelphia-eagles-goodell-steiner.html">My Head Is Spinning</a></h3> <p>Great for the offense, offensive for animal lovers... I'm torn.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | August 14, 2009; 05:20 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/08/michael-vick-philadelphia-eagles-goodell-steiner.html#comments">Comments (17)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a012244"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/08/nfl-hall-of-fame-canton-fans-induction-steiner.html">I Want a Golden Ticket</a></h3> <p>Given the amount of money we pump into the NFL, surely Goodell wouldn't want to begrudge true fans a little taste.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | August 7, 2009; 06:41 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/08/nfl-hall-of-fame-canton-fans-induction-steiner.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011843"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/george-blanda-tom-watson-steiner.html">The Four Horsemen of Longevity</a></h3> <p>Outside of special teams, here's my top four list for the NFL's Tom Watson Award</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | July 20, 2009; 01:16 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/george-blanda-tom-watson-steiner.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011809"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/bennett-brothers-black-olympics-steiner.html">Integrate the Black Olympics!</a></h3> <p>The fact that only African Americans were invited to compete in the "Black Olympics" makes me want to puke. </p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | July 16, 2009; 12:58 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/bennett-brothers-black-olympics-steiner.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011710"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/steve-mcnair-hero-titans-steiner.html">Who Needs a Real Hero?</a></h3> <p>Do I care if Steve McNair, Muhammad Ali or Babe Ruth has an affair? Of course not. What does monogamy have to do with admiration?</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | July 8, 2009; 01:59 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/steve-mcnair-hero-titans-steiner.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011644"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/steve-mcnair-baltimore-ravens-steiner.html">Mobile Revolution</a></h3> <p>McNair's success popularized the scrambling quarterback and opened the door for such players as Donovan McNabb and Michael Vick.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | July 6, 2009; 11:40 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/steve-mcnair-baltimore-ravens-steiner.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011560"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/goodell-burress-vick-nfl-suspension-steiner.html">Nothing's Fair in Fantasy Land</a></h3> <p>There is nothing fair about the NFL's personal conduct policy until you take into account that there is nothing realistic about the NFL.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | June 29, 2009; 03:34 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/goodell-burress-vick-nfl-suspension-steiner.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011482"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/chad-ochocinco-johnson-bengals-distraction-steiner.html">But He's Fun to Watch</a></h3> <p>If you think the NFL is as much entertainment as it is sport, then it's hard to fault Señor Eightfive.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | June 22, 2009; 09:27 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/chad-ochocinco-johnson-bengals-distraction-steiner.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011434"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/nfl-homosexuality-football-gay-steiner.html">Time Will Tell</a></h3> <p>Is the NFL ready for an openly gay player? Yes, no and maybe.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | June 17, 2009; 08:21 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/nfl-homosexuality-football-gay-steiner.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011383"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/football-movies-nfl-film-steiner.html">A Match Made in Hell</a></h3> <p>Because of their unique natures, football and film are about as compatible as Gloria Steinem and Al Bundy.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | June 15, 2009; 11:31 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/football-movies-nfl-film-steiner.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011366"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/matt-leinart-vince-young-steiner.html">Spoiled for Choice</a></h3> <p>For me this question should read: Which falling star should you hitch your wagon to?</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | June 12, 2009; 04:17 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/matt-leinart-vince-young-steiner.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a010586"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/goodell-vick-nfl-dogfight-steiner.html">Ban Vick for Life?</a></h3> <p>I see no reason why Goodell would ever let Michael Vick back under the lucrative NFL Shield. </p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | May 19, 2009; 10:29 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/goodell-vick-nfl-dogfight-steiner.html#comments">Comments (38)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a010539"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/bill-cowher-coaching-nfl-steelers-steiner.html">Passion of the Chin</a></h3> <p>His chin, his stare, his passion could motivate a winning season out of the Washington Generals.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | May 14, 2009; 12:04 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/bill-cowher-coaching-nfl-steelers-steiner.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a010492"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/nfl-rule-changes-refs-steiner.html">Dump the Refs</a></h3> <p>If a $50 GPS can help fans find their way out of Fed Ex Field parking lot, why is the NFL still relying on Ed Hochuli's eyes?</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | May 11, 2009; 11:56 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/nfl-rule-changes-refs-steiner.html#comments">Comments (3)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a010408"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/brett-favre-minnesota-vikings-steiner.html">Let It Go, Brett</a></h3> <p>After all the hype and fanfare, Favre's comeback would not be poignant or heroic. It would be like "Rocky" ... "Rocky 6."</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | May 4, 2009; 06:01 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/brett-favre-minnesota-vikings-steiner.html#comments">Comments (5)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a010185"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/nfl-draft-first-round-pick-steiner.html">No Guts No Glory</a></h3> <p>The kind of front offices that prefer to draft fourth instead of first are run by pragmatists not champions.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | April 20, 2009; 10:11 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/nfl-draft-first-round-pick-steiner.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a008023"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/greatest-defensive-draft-pick-deacon-jones-steiner.html">Deacon Sacks Up</a></h3> <p>The toughest, meanest and greatest defensive draft pick remains David "Deacon" Jones.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | April 10, 2009; 11:43 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/greatest-defensive-draft-pick-deacon-jones-steiner.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007633"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/03/ncaa-bracket-day-fantasy-football-draft-day-steiner.html">Tourney Tops Draft</a></h3> <p>Unlike filling out your bracket, the draft gets less exciting as you move to the final round.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | March 16, 2009; 11:10 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/03/ncaa-bracket-day-fantasy-football-draft-day-steiner.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007223"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/titan-albert-haynesworth-100-million-dollars-steiner.html">Stomping Expectations</a></h3> <p>Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is only worth $100 million when he's auditioning for $100 million</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | February 25, 2009; 11:18 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/titan-albert-haynesworth-100-million-dollars-steiner.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007116"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/nfl-scouting-combine-steiner.html">What's the Wonderlic Got to do With It?</a></h3> <p>To me the NFL Scouting Combine seems like an Indiana livestock auction turned reality show.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | February 19, 2009; 06:22 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/nfl-scouting-combine-steiner.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a006962"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/alex-rodriguez-mlb-steroids-worse-than-nfl-testing-positive-steiner.html">Baseball or Circus?</a></h3> <p>At best, Bud Selig's reaction to the issue of performance enhancing drugs was slow and simple, at worst it was fraudulent.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | February 9, 2009; 11:41 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/alex-rodriguez-mlb-steroids-worse-than-nfl-testing-positive-steiner.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a006896"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/god-football-nfl-religion-steiner.html">Separating Church and Stadium</a></h3> <p>Even if God is what got you there, does He really need to be plugged?</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | February 4, 2009; 12:14 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/god-football-nfl-religion-steiner.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a006820"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/arizona-cardinals-or-pittsburgh-steelers-super-bowl-xliii.html">Red Herring</a></h3> <p>Let's keep this simple: Steelers 28, Cardinals 10.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | January 30, 2009; 09:18 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/arizona-cardinals-or-pittsburgh-steelers-super-bowl-xliii.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a006760"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/pittsburgh-steelers-dirty-team-steiner.html">Winning Can Be Dirty</a></h3> <p>What's wrong with a team being dirty?</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | January 29, 2009; 07:27 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/pittsburgh-steelers-dirty-team-steiner.html#comments">Comments (10)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a006738"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/nfl-home-field-advantage-super-bowl-tampa-bay-steiner.html">Home-Field Would be Advantageous</a></h3> <p>The NFL is so successful now it can afford to do the right thing.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | January 26, 2009; 01:19 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/nfl-home-field-advantage-super-bowl-tampa-bay-steiner.html#comments">Comments (5)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a004549"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/eagles-ravens-cardinals-steelers-surprise-steiner.html">The Year of Surprise</a></h3> <p>Perhaps, the biggest surprise now would be no surprise at all.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | January 16, 2009; 02:05 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/eagles-ravens-cardinals-steelers-surprise-steiner.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a004469"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/arizona-cardinals-cant-win.html">Cards Can't Deal</a></h3> <p>Why is it that when I hear the words <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/teams/teampages/arizona_cardinals/index.html">Arizona Cardinals</a> and Super Bowl I think of the words of John McEnroe, as in: "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekQ_Ja02gTY">You cannot be serious!</a>"</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | January 13, 2009; 09:16 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/arizona-cardinals-cant-win.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a004114"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/charged-bucking-broncs.html">Broncos-Chargers Rivalry?</a></h3> <p>The fundamentals of this rivalry are in place, a shared hatred, a blown call and match-up this weekend with the playoffs at stake.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | December 25, 2008; 03:45 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/charged-bucking-broncs.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a004107"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/was-wes-welkers-snow-angel-fine-fair.html">Was Wes Welker's Snow Angel Fine Fair?</a></h3> <p>But was the league punishment fair? </p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | December 24, 2008; 07:14 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/was-wes-welkers-snow-angel-fine-fair.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a004002"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/peyton-manning-mvp.html">Peyton Manning: MVP?</a></h3> <p>After leading the <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/teams/teampages/indianapolis_colts/index.html">Colts</a> through a seven-game winning streak and back into the <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/nflnewsfeed/2008/12/colts-clinch-playoff-spot.html">playoffs</a>, has Peyton Manning locked up the MVP?</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | December 19, 2008; 11:14 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/peyton-manning-mvp.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a003900"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/big-blue-nightmare.html">Big Blue Nightmare</a></h3> <p>The <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/teams/teampages/new_york_giants/index.html">Giants</a> are playing up to the level we'd expect in December -- mediocre.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | December 16, 2008; 12:39 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/big-blue-nightmare.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a003826"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/are-the-dallas-cowboys-done.html">Are the Dallas Cowboys Done?</a></h3> <p>Or can Romo and TO patch things up and get "America's Team" into the playoffs? Readers Decide.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | December 12, 2008; 12:01 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/are-the-dallas-cowboys-done.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a003704"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/music-city-miracle-ii.html">Music City Miracle II</a></h3> <p>Without the Vince Young crisis, the Titans wouldn't have an opportunity to win the Super Bowl.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | December 9, 2008; 12:37 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/music-city-miracle-ii.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002882"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/not-mcnabbs-call.html">Looking to Lay Blame? Try Mornhinweg</a></h3> <p>The real blame lies with the play calling of offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | November 24, 2008; 12:56 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/not-mcnabbs-call.html#comments">Comments (4)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002785"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/xliii-beats-44.html">XLIII Beats 44</a></h3> <p>What's so exciting about catching pneumonia to watch a limo drive by?</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | November 20, 2008; 01:04 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/xliii-beats-44.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002697"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/a-win-win-fix.html">A Win-Win Fix</a></h3> <p>Wouldn't the NFL be even more exciting if there was a college-type overtime format? </p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | November 17, 2008; 03:19 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/a-win-win-fix.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002618"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/no.html">Don't Believe the Hype</a></h3> <p>Hottest, no. Most over hyped, perhaps.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | November 13, 2008; 04:55 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/no.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002537"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/nfc-east-still-king.html">NFC East: Still King</a></h3> <p>Even the worst team in the division can hang with the best teams in football.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | November 10, 2008; 11:04 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/nfc-east-still-king.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002191"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/a-measured-approach.html">A Measured Approach</a></h3> <p>Professional football cannot be allowed to degenerate into professional wrestling anymore than it can afford to become ballet.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | October 24, 2008; 02:39 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/a-measured-approach.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001913"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/tank-away.html">Tank Away</a></h3> <p>While it's true that drafting high is no guarantee of success, it is the best shot a team can get at the top college football players.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | October 23, 2008; 10:59 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/tank-away.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001682"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/romo-chokes-the-boys.html">Romo Chokes the 'Boys</a></h3> <p>The Cowboys are better off without Tony Romo. They have a better chance of winning the Super Bowl with Brad Johnson at the helm, and here's why.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | October 14, 2008; 01:26 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/romo-chokes-the-boys.html#comments">Comments (4)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001526"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/let-them-speak.html">Let the Players Speak</a></h3> <p>If the goal of the NFL is to create fair competition they owe it to themselves, and their millions of fans to end this draconian policy. </p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | October 8, 2008; 11:01 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/let-them-speak.html#comments">Comments (4)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001426"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/character-matters-publicly.html">Character Matters, Publicly</a></h3> <p>Ideally a team would have a roster of humanitarians who date celebrities, record platinum selling albums and win the Super Bowl every year, but it ain't gonna happen.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | October 2, 2008; 01:26 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/character-matters-publicly.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001378"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/can-there-be-any-question.html">NFL: Competition Perfected</a></h3> <p>People watch sports for numerous reasons, distraction, camaraderie, escapism. But intrinsic to all that is the competition. </p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | October 1, 2008; 09:40 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/can-there-be-any-question.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001039"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/none-of-the-above.html">None of the Above</a></h3> <p>When it comes to which has game, think <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088850/" target="_blank">Monty Brewster's</a> campaign slogan: "<a href="http://dubyad40.com/images/blogimages/brewster.jpg" target="_blank">None of the above!</a>" </p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | September 22, 2008; 02:38 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/none-of-the-above.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000597"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/the-man-in-the-hoody.html">Fear the Man in the Hoody</a></h3> <p>Belichick is so respected and feared that Congress investigated him for cheating.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | September 9, 2008; 03:35 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/the-man-in-the-hoody.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000470"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/whats-the-difference.html">What's the Difference?</a></h3> <p>Super Tuesday, Super Sunday; conventions and draft day -- they all seem to blur into one giant media circus. </p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | September 4, 2008; 09:39 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/whats-the-difference.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000420"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/six-letters-e-a-g-l-e-s.html">Six Letters: E-A-G-L-E-S!</a></h3> <p>The Eagles are a lock to be exciting, and a threat to any opponent.</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | September 1, 2008; 11:34 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/six-letters-e-a-g-l-e-s.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000281"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/08/panel.html">Panelists</a></h3> <p> Jess Atkinson - Retired Player Desmond Bieler - Sports Editor / Blogger Matthew Bonesteel - Sports Editor / Blogger Cindy Boren - Sports Editor / Blogger David Carter - Sports Business Professor Charley Casserly - GM Jon DeNunzio -...</p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | August 28, 2008; 04:37 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/08/panel.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000280"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/08/about.html">About The League</a></h3> <p><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/" target="_blank">The League</a> is for football fans who want more than just talking heads and tired replays. From opening day through draft day we supply you with smart takes from NFL veterans, coaches, reporters and insiders -- and highlight what you have to say. </p> <p class="posted"> By Emil Steiner | August 28, 2008; 04:36 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/08/about.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> </div>  </div>  </div>  </div>  </div>  </div>  </div>     <script type="text/javascript">  </script>  <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.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://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/css/topstrip_teased.css" rel="stylesheet" media="all"/> <div id="articleCopyright" style="clear:both;width:624px;" align="center"> © 2009 The Washington Post Company <div id="ad_links_bottom" style="margin-bottom:5px;"> <script src="http://www.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://www.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>