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That's not normal for the NFL. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 9, 2009; 06:06 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/10/strange-happenings-this-season.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a013902"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/09/wildcat-nfl-formation-west-coast-maske.html">Wildcat Gaining Popularity</a></h3> <p>The Wildcat craze isn't really something new, of course. It's a recycling and repackaging of something old. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 30, 2009; 06:23 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/09/wildcat-nfl-formation-west-coast-maske.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a012846"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/08/michael-vick-donovan-mcnabb-eagles-jaguars-maske.html">Few Protest Debut</a></h3> <p>Sparse demonstrations overshadowed by Michael Vick's competent on field performance.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | August 28, 2009; 12:01 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/08/michael-vick-donovan-mcnabb-eagles-jaguars-maske.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011962"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/joe-banner-philadelphia-eagles-patriots-maske.html">Brady's Back, So It's the Pats</a></h3> <p>Don't forget how close this team was two seasons ago to being remembered as the greatest ever. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | July 27, 2009; 09:12 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/joe-banner-philadelphia-eagles-patriots-maske.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011630"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/mcnair-dead.html">McNair Dead</a></h3> <p>Former Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair was shot and killed in Nashville, police have confirmed.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | July 4, 2009; 07:20 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/mcnair-dead.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011181"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/brady-patriots-maske.html">With Brady, Team to Beat</a></h3> <p>Don't forget how good this team was in 2007. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | May 27, 2009; 09:55 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/brady-patriots-maske.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a010555"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/delaware-sports-gambling-nfl-maske.html">NFL Strikes Back</a></h3> <p>The NFL already has filed a legal brief with the state Supreme Court challenging the legalization.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | May 15, 2009; 06:11 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/delaware-sports-gambling-nfl-maske.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a010365"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/bradys-return-boosts-pats.html">Brady's Return Boosts Pats</a></h3> <p>Don't forget that, with Brady, this was a 16-0 team. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | April 29, 2009; 04:10 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/bradys-return-boosts-pats.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a010315"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/draft-winners-losers.html">Jets Take Draft</a></h3> <p>Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers, and New York Jets all get A's</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | April 27, 2009; 10:03 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/draft-winners-losers.html#comments">Comments (6)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a010283"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/rookie-cap-talks.html">Rookie Cap Talks Likely</a></h3> <p>Expect Matthew Stafford's deal with the Detroit Lions to renew calls for a more restrictive rookie wage scale to be implemented as part of the next labor deal.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | April 25, 2009; 10:56 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/rookie-cap-talks.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a010152"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/millen-on-madden.html">Millen on Madden</a></h3> <p>Matt Millen, the longtime NFL player, executive and broadcaster, says that John Madden changed football.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | April 16, 2009; 05:23 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/millen-on-madden.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007911"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/washington-redskins-jay-cutler-maske.html">Better Catch Cutler</a></h3> <p>If the Redskins weren't all-in on the Cutler chase before, they need to be that way now.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | April 2, 2009; 12:56 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/washington-redskins-jay-cutler-maske.html#comments">Comments (5)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007426"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/03/terrell-owens-dallas-cowboys-release-maske.html">Plenty of Possibilities</a></h3> <p>There are only about six or seven teams for which signing Owens would make no sense at all.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | March 5, 2009; 11:17 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/03/terrell-owens-dallas-cowboys-release-maske.html#comments">Comments (10)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007014"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/brett-favre-best-qb-ever-maske.html">Very, Very Good But Not The Best</a></h3> <p>Favre is in the lower part of my all-time top 10 QBs. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | February 12, 2009; 12:15 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/brett-favre-best-qb-ever-maske.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a006967"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/alex-rodriguez-mlb-steroids-worse-than-nfl-testing-positive-maske.html">NFL Made an Effort</a></h3> <p>The NFL had a testing program and discipline years ago. Baseball didn't. That's the difference. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | February 9, 2009; 11:45 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/alex-rodriguez-mlb-steroids-worse-than-nfl-testing-positive-maske.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a006847"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/super-bowl-xliii-greatest-super-bowl-ever-maske.html">On Balance, a Classic</a></h3> <p>6th Title Rests On Holmes's Steel Toes</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | February 2, 2009; 08:19 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/super-bowl-xliii-greatest-super-bowl-ever-maske.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a006770"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/ben-roethlisberger-kurt-warner-maske.html">Both Back for Seconds</a></h3> <p>Either the Cardinals' Kurt Warner or the Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger will emerge as a two-time Super Bowl winner. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | January 28, 2009; 07:29 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/ben-roethlisberger-kurt-warner-maske.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a004079"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/do-we-really-have-to-do-this-again.html">Not Again!</a></h3> <p>One teary retirement announcement is all you get, even if you're Brett Favre. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | December 23, 2008; 02:41 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/do-we-really-have-to-do-this-again.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a003978"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/its-peterson-by-a-half-step.html">It's Peterson By a Half-Step</a></h3> <p>Both have been superb this season. But Peterson, right now, is the league MVP. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | December 18, 2008; 04:14 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/its-peterson-by-a-half-step.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a003907"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/titans-are-more-vulnerable.html">Titans Are More Vulnerable</a></h3> <p>The Giants are still the Super Bowl favorite in the NFC. The Titans never were the Super Bowl favorite in the AFC, and still aren't. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | December 16, 2008; 10:57 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/titans-are-more-vulnerable.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a003725"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/youre-0-13.html">You're 0-13!</a></h3> <p>As long as the heckling wasn't obviously offensive, the fans in Detroit had every right to vent their frustration with this historically pathetic team. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | December 10, 2008; 08:18 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/youre-0-13.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a003724"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/collins-right-for-now-youngs-time-could-come.html">Collins Right For Now</a></h3> <p>The Titans wouldn't be doing this with Vince Young at QB right now, but that doesn't mean it's time for them to give up on him. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | December 9, 2008; 04:29 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/collins-right-for-now-youngs-time-could-come.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a003653"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/no-favorite-in-the-afc.html">No Favorite in the AFC</a></h3> <p>Want a Super Bowl favorite for the AFC? Put the names of the Steelers, Titans and Colts in a hat and pick one. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | December 8, 2008; 02:40 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/no-favorite-in-the-afc.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a003579"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/no-clear-cut-answer-in-this-one.html">No Clear-Cut Answer</a></h3> <p>The NFL steroid case now playing out in multiple courtrooms has compelling arguments on both sides. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | December 4, 2008; 02:54 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/no-clear-cut-answer-in-this-one.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a003472"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/who-else-will-be-affected.html">Who Else Will Be Affected?</a></h3> <p>The most harrowing thing for the Giants is that <a href="http://projects.washingtonpost.com/nfl/crimewatch/player/366/">Plaxico Burress's</a> behavior put not only his NFL future in jeopardy, but Antonio Pierce's as well. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | December 1, 2008; 01:20 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/who-else-will-be-affected.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a003415"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/this-is-the-game-the-nfl-wants.html">What the NFL Wants</a></h3> <p>Take a look at the NFL's TV ratings. The people who run the sport know what they're doing, so don't argue with them. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 28, 2008; 10:34 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/this-is-the-game-the-nfl-wants.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002921"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/it-will-depend-on-how-vick-carries-himself.html">Contrition Aids PR</a></h3> <p>There are second chances in life and plenty of chances in the NFL. But a team will sign Vick only if he conducts himself in a way that allows the public to forgive him. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 26, 2008; 03:15 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/it-will-depend-on-how-vick-carries-himself.html#comments">Comments (5)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002916"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/dont-forget-about-the-cowboys.html">How 'Bout Them Cowboys?</a></h3> <p>If the Giants stumble, Dallas just might be the team to take advantage. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 25, 2008; 05:07 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/dont-forget-about-the-cowboys.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002886"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/awkward-to-go-back-to-mcnabb-now.html">Awkward to Go Back to McNabb Now</a></h3> <p>Once Andy Reid made the move to bench his prominent veteran quarterback, right or wrong, there should have been no turning back. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 24, 2008; 03:20 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/awkward-to-go-back-to-mcnabb-now.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002822"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/the-coach-is-a-keeper.html">The Coach is a Keeper</a></h3> <p>Marvin Lewis should be retained. He needs a healthy Carson Palmer, and he needs full organizational support. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 21, 2008; 12:40 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/the-coach-is-a-keeper.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002753"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/its-all-about-whos-doing-the-talking.html">Depends Who's Talking</a></h3> <p>Joey Porter? Okay. Freddie Mitchell? Not okay. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 19, 2008; 12:58 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/its-all-about-whos-doing-the-talking.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002725"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/steelers-and-cowboys-yes-cowboys.html">Cowboys (Yes, Cowboys)</a></h3> <p>The AFC remains wide open, even with the Titans unbeaten. It will take an NFC East team to beat the Giants. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 18, 2008; 01:47 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/steelers-and-cowboys-yes-cowboys.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002696"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/eagles-bengals-got-what-they-deserved.html">They Deserved It</a></h3> <p>Someone tell Donovan McNabb that you can tie a game. After that, let's not worry about it any more. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 17, 2008; 12:33 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/eagles-bengals-got-what-they-deserved.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002683"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/worth-watching-again.html">Worth Watching Again</a></h3> <p>Having Romo back is not a guarantee for the Cowboys. But at least they have a chance now. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 16, 2008; 12:17 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/worth-watching-again.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002626"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/this-one-is-personal.html">This One Is Personal</a></h3> <p>I'm not a big believer in true rivalries in today's NFL. But Pats-Jets is different, thanks to the dynamic between Belichick and Mangini. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 13, 2008; 12:30 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/this-one-is-personal.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002592"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/its-warner-subject-to-possible-change.html">It's Warner, For Now</a></h3> <p>Brees has bigger numbers. Collins has more wins. There are other candidates, too. But Warner is most reponsible for his team having success. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 12, 2008; 12:58 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/its-warner-subject-to-possible-change.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002569"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/its-pretty-amazing.html">It's Pretty Amazing</a></h3> <p>Aikman didn't win as a rookie starter. Peyton Manning didn't. But Flacco and Ryan are. Who would have thought it possible? </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 11, 2008; 02:45 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/its-pretty-amazing.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002543"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/its-closer-than-its-been.html">It's Closer Than It's Been</a></h3> <p>The NFC South and AFC East are close. At least for now, though, it's still the NFC East. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 10, 2008; 12:19 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/its-closer-than-its-been.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002505"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/falcons-spent-wisely-on-turner.html">Falcons Spent Wisely</a></h3> <p>The big-money free agent signings usually don't seem to work out. But this one is, at least so far. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 7, 2008; 03:03 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/falcons-spent-wisely-on-turner.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002463"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/its-horton-thats-who.html">It's Horton, That's Who</a></h3> <p>There have been some productive 2nd- and 3rd-rounders, for sure. But for a late 7th-round pick to have played well, that's doing something. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 6, 2008; 12:27 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/its-horton-thats-who.html#comments">Comments (5)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002433"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/make-your-fans-want-to-show-up.html">Give Fans a Reason</a></h3> <p>It's tough to blame a team that was 6-2 entering the game, but you have to win consistently over time to inspire absolute fan loyalty. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 5, 2008; 01:37 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/make-your-fans-want-to-show-up.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002410"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/it-had-better-be-your-candidate-winning.html">Pick Your Candidate, Please</a></h3> <p>Sports do matter. But this election matters more. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 4, 2008; 12:44 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/it-had-better-be-your-candidate-winning.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002390"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/sports-questions-tonight-please.html">Stick to Sports, Please</a></h3> <p>Stick to what you do. If ESPN does that tonight, everything will be okay. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | November 3, 2008; 01:42 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/sports-questions-tonight-please.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002309"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/the-case-for-hayes-grimm-tagliabue.html">The Case For Hayes, Grimm, Tagliabue</a></h3> <p>The guess here is that Bob Hayes gets in this time, but so should Russ Grimm and Paul Tagliabue. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 30, 2008; 10:34 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/the-case-for-hayes-grimm-tagliabue.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002271"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/difficut-to-protect-players-from-themselves.html">Their Own Worst Enemies</a></h3> <p>The bulk of the pressure to play hurt, it seems to me, is self-imposed. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 29, 2008; 01:37 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/difficut-to-protect-players-from-themselves.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002249"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/discipline-still-works.html">Discipline Still Works</a></h3> <p>Look at Parcells. Look at Belichick. Singletary's way still can work but he needs the support of his superiors. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 28, 2008; 10:51 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/discipline-still-works.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002227"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/better-chance-of-infamy.html">Better Chance of Infamy</a></h3> <p>The Lions and Bengals are 0-16 threats but you still can't quite convince me it's actually going to happen. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 27, 2008; 11:41 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/better-chance-of-infamy.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002192"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/not-much-more-the-league-can-do.html">Not Much More The League Can Do</a></h3> <p>The NFL can't issue punishments if any players who might be involved in bounties keep their mouths shut. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 24, 2008; 12:58 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/not-much-more-the-league-can-do.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001911"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/top-draft-picks-arent-even-coveted.html">Draft's a Crap Shoot</a></h3> <p>There's no use trying to lose games to get a top pick when top picks so often turn out to be expensive mistakes. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 23, 2008; 10:31 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/top-draft-picks-arent-even-coveted.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001880"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/full-disclosure-itll-never-happen.html">Full Disclosure? It'll Never Happen</a></h3> <p>Teams disclose what the NFL requires them to disclose, and very little else. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 22, 2008; 10:45 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/full-disclosure-itll-never-happen.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001852"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/colts-crumbling-around-manning.html">The Colts Are Crumbling</a></h3> <p>It's still possible they could get this turned around, but you don't get that feeling about this team. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 21, 2008; 10:48 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/colts-crumbling-around-manning.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001822"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/its-more-about-who-isnt-coaching.html">Losing Linehan Was Key</a></h3> <p>Give Jim Haslett some credit, but don't go overboard. This is more about Scott Linehan being gone than who succeeded him. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 20, 2008; 10:37 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/its-more-about-who-isnt-coaching.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001752"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/dont-dilute-the-postseason.html">Let It Be Goodell</a></h3> <p>Extending the regular season is fine but don't mess with the playoffs. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 16, 2008; 10:54 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/dont-dilute-the-postseason.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001670"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/good-for-those-politically-aware-players.html">Good For Political Players</a></h3> <p>Coaches might not like it, but too bad. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 15, 2008; 09:32 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/good-for-those-politically-aware-players.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001618"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/lifetime-ban-seems-unlikely.html">Lifetime Ban Seems Unlikely</a></h3> <p>The commissioner is disappointed but people around the league don't think he'll impose a permanent suspension. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 10, 2008; 11:38 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/lifetime-ban-seems-unlikely.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001596"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/nfl-giving-fans-what-they-want.html">NFL Giving Fans What They Want</a></h3> <p>The league wants passing and it wants scoring. Defensive players had better just learn to live with it because that's not changing.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 9, 2008; 10:49 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/nfl-giving-fans-what-they-want.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001534"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/the-officials-can-take-it.html">The Officials Can Take It</a></h3> <p>They're already scrutinized so closely that a little public debate wouldn't bother them. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 8, 2008; 10:46 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/the-officials-can-take-it.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001510"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/theyre-memorable-if-they-work.html">Memorable, If They Work</a></h3> <p>That's Why We're Noticing</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 7, 2008; 11:02 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/theyre-memorable-if-they-work.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001489"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/its-still-peyton.html">It's Still Peyton</a></h3> <p>Unless Eli wins another Super Bowl this season</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 6, 2008; 10:13 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/its-still-peyton.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001440"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/lions-win-first-bengals-win-last.html">Lions First, Bengals Last</a></h3> <p>Just check out the schedules, but no one is 0-16 bad. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 3, 2008; 10:16 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/lions-win-first-bengals-win-last.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001420"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/its-not-really-a-choice.html">It's Not Really A Choice</a></h3> <p>The risks that teams take on players with off-field troubles usually aren't rewarded in today's NFL. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 2, 2008; 10:06 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/its-not-really-a-choice.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001381"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/playoff-baseball-good-playoff-football-better.html">Wild Cards Diluted MLB</a></h3> <p>Nothing matches the intensity and sense of anticipation at an NFL postseason game.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | October 1, 2008; 09:55 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/playoff-baseball-good-playoff-football-better.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001357"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/sparanos-task-is-toughest.html">Sparano In Jeopardy</a></h3> <p>The Dolphins couldn't seem to decide if they were starting over from scratch or not. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 30, 2008; 09:34 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/sparanos-task-is-toughest.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001330"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/eagles-are-most-fragile-of-bunch.html">Eagles Are Most Fragile</a></h3> <p>All four are playoff-worthy but a key injury or two will knock one out.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 29, 2008; 10:35 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/eagles-are-most-fragile-of-bunch.html#comments">Comments (3)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001278"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/todays-nfl-too-transient.html">Transience Killed The Rivalry</a></h3> <p>There's little sense of history as players and coaches jump from city to city in this money-driven, win-now-or-else league. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 26, 2008; 09:53 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/todays-nfl-too-transient.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001215"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/dont-switch-just-for-the-sake-of-change.html">Trent Green Isn't the Answer</a></h3> <p>A switch not made for the right reason is the one that just happened in St. Louis. Marc Bulger wasn't the Rams problem.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 24, 2008; 08:05 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/dont-switch-just-for-the-sake-of-change.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001053"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/kiffin-linehan-could-go-soon.html">Dissension and Dysfunction</a></h3> <p>Kiffin, Linehan could go soon but it won't do any good for either team.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 23, 2008; 11:01 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/kiffin-linehan-could-go-soon.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001035"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/bills-are-best-of-trio.html">Bills Are Best of Trio</a></h3> <p>Buffalo and Tennessee are solid but you still can't trust Denver quite yet</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 22, 2008; 09:49 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/bills-are-best-of-trio.html#comments">Comments (3)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000994"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/violence-is-part-of-nfls-formula-for-success.html">Violence Equals Success</a></h3> <p>The league's competitive balance and the inherent violent nature of the game are part of what makes the sport so compelling to viewers.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 19, 2008; 12:50 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/violence-is-part-of-nfls-formula-for-success.html#comments">Comments (7)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000959"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/get-em-very-young-or-very-old-and-very-cheap.html">Get 'Em Young 'N Cheap</a></h3> <p>Getting the right backup QB in the salary cap world means finding a Cassel or a Frerotte.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 17, 2008; 10:46 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/get-em-very-young-or-very-old-and-very-cheap.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000912"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/dont-fret-too-much-about-the-nfl.html">Don't Fret About the NFL</a></h3> <p>It's feeling the pinch, like everyone, but this league knows how to make money</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 16, 2008; 06:49 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/dont-fret-too-much-about-the-nfl.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000892"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/dont-overhaul-the-replay-system.html">Don't Overhaul Instant Replay</a></h3> <p>All that's needed is to tweak the replay rules like the league already did for botched down-by-contact calls</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 16, 2008; 09:44 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/dont-overhaul-the-replay-system.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000864"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/equal-parts-guts-ego-and-job-security.html">Guts, Ego, Job Security</a></h3> <p>Why don't coaches do things like that more? Some have the guts. Many have the ego. But having the job security of two consecutive Super Bowls helps.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 15, 2008; 09:16 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/equal-parts-guts-ego-and-job-security.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000808"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/defending-the-meddlers.html">Defending the Meddlers</a></h3> <p>These teams are toys for the owners. Very expensive toys, but still toys.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 12, 2008; 11:07 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/defending-the-meddlers.html#comments">Comments (12)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000664"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/the-solution-play-well-and-win.html">The Solution: Play Well, Win</a></h3> <p>Then No One Will Care</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 10, 2008; 09:52 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/the-solution-play-well-and-win.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000631"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/power-shifts-to-nfc.html">Power Shifts to NFC</a></h3> <p>After years of dominance the AFC will take a fall this season.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 9, 2008; 10:42 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/power-shifts-to-nfc.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000595"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/either-one-without-the-other-doesnt-work.html">Coach, QB Both Indispensable</a></h3> <p>Either One Without The Other Doesn't Work</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 8, 2008; 10:54 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/either-one-without-the-other-doesnt-work.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000562"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/very-very-worried.html">Dynasty, Interrupted</a></h3> <p>But Not Ended For Good</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 7, 2008; 10:00 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/very-very-worried.html#comments">Comments (9)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000511"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/eli-reverted.html">Eli Reverted</a></h3> <p>Back to The Bad Eli Against Redskins</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 5, 2008; 07:23 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/eli-reverted.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000467"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/no-contest.html">No Contest</a></h3> <p>Tough to Beat the NFL on TV</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 3, 2008; 10:50 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/no-contest.html#comments">Comments (14)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000444"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/not-much-more-that-can-be-done.html">It's Doing Enough</a></h3> <p>Coaches like to say they can't watch their players 24 hours a day, and they're right. </p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 3, 2008; 08:30 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/not-much-more-that-can-be-done.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000418"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/saints-have-the-offense-to-do-it.html">Saints Have The Offense To Do It</a></h3> <p>You gotta love the Saints' offense.</p> <p class="posted"> By Mark Maske | September 1, 2008; 10:54 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/saints-have-the-offense-to-do-it.html#comments">Comments (2)</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) ; 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