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Talent provides chances, but with Moss, commitment may be the trump card.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | November 2, 2010; 08:59 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/11/whats-moss-worth-now-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (7)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a022925"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/09/mcnabb-or-vick-schaffer.html">Must see TV</a></h3> <p>The storylines, the rivalry and the importance of a critical early season NFC East showdown make Donovan McNabb's return to Philadelphia a must-watch on Sunday.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | September 30, 2010; 01:00 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/09/mcnabb-or-vick-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (6)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a022697"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/09/americas-most-overrated-team-schaffer.html">Worldwide brand</a></h3> <p>Despite underachievement on the field in recent years, the Dallas Cowboys have mastered the art of promoting their product off it and remain at the forefront of the national consciousness.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | September 14, 2010; 09:56 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/09/americas-most-overrated-team-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (7)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a021935"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/08/do-the-jets-need-revis-schaffer.html">Conflict brewing in Cortland</a></h3> <p>The escalating stand-off between the New York Jets and cornerback Darrelle Revis has taken on Cold War characteristics.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | August 11, 2010; 11:40 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/08/do-the-jets-need-revis-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a017709"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/02/dwight-freeney-colts-super-bowl-injuries-schaffer.html">No guts no glory</a></h3> <p>Just ask Dan Marino or that other Manning (Archie that is) if they would give up individual accolades (such as a long and prosperous career) for a ring. </p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | February 3, 2010; 06:47 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2010/02/dwight-freeney-colts-super-bowl-injuries-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a015452"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/11/cincinnati-bengals-larry-johnson-pr-schaffer.html">NFL's David and Goliath</a></h3> <p>As opposed to vilifying the Bengals for turning the corner this year they should be commended and hopefully emulated by other teams.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | November 18, 2009; 02:05 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/11/cincinnati-bengals-larry-johnson-pr-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a014584"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/10/football-london-nfl-patriots-buccaneers-schaffer.html">Three Steps for Spreading the NFL Gospel</a></h3> <p>Start young, go local, destroy anti-American prejudice</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | October 24, 2009; 12:48 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/10/football-london-nfl-patriots-buccaneers-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (4)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a014365"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/10/maurice-jones-drew-deangelo-hall-schaffer.html">Keep It Positive</a></h3> <p>A player in a team sport has every right to voice his opinion, but only if those opinions are presented in a constructive manner.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | October 16, 2009; 07:42 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/10/maurice-jones-drew-deangelo-hall-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a014299"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/10/rush-limbaugh-roger-goodell-st-louis-rams-schaffer.html">Goodell's Best Move</a></h3> <p>Any person hellbent on creating diverseness and instilling fear in our country should be banned from the NFL.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | October 14, 2009; 08:51 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/10/rush-limbaugh-roger-goodell-st-louis-rams-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (46)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a013985"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/10/nike-michael-vick-eagles-endorsement-schaffer.html">Vick Is Still Radioactive</a></h3> <p>It is going to take more than three football games and two public appearances for Vick to regain any value as a product spokesperson.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | October 2, 2009; 12:03 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/10/nike-michael-vick-eagles-endorsement-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a013725"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/09/michael-crabtree-san-francisco-49ers-draft-schaffer.html">Ego's Beating Money</a></h3> <p>As Mick Jagger wrote and sang "You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you might find, you get what you need."</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | September 23, 2009; 12:35 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/09/michael-crabtree-san-francisco-49ers-draft-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (7)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a013051"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/09/daniel-snyder-washington-redskins-fans-nfl-owners-schaffer.html">Just Say "No" to a Lockout</a></h3> <p>Nearly half a century of NFL achievement may all fall by the wayside if players get <a href="http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/nflpa-head-predicts-looming-lockout-in-2011-25649">locked out</a> after the 2010 season.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | September 4, 2009; 08:21 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/09/daniel-snyder-washington-redskins-fans-nfl-owners-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (5)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a012528"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/08/brett-favre-minnesota-vikings-schaffer.html">Favre, Vikes May Crash and Burn</a></h3> <p>Brad Childress and Minnesota went all in on Brett Favre, but don't expect them to win out.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | August 19, 2009; 01:49 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/08/brett-favre-minnesota-vikings-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (6)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011831"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/dig-the-fossil.html">Dig the Fossil</a></h3> <p>The greatest senior citizen ever to play in the NFL has to be George "the Fossil" Blanda</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | July 20, 2009; 07:37 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/dig-the-fossil.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011786"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/michael-vick-ufl-orlando-peta-schaffer.html">Vick + UFL = Perfect Pair</a></h3> <p>Whether by design or mere coincidence it appears that the marriage of Michael Vick and the UFL was one made in pigskin heaven.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | July 14, 2009; 01:49 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/michael-vick-ufl-orlando-peta-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (6)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011733"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/ochocinco-twitter-goodell-tweet-schaffer.html">Trick or Tweet</a></h3> <p>I would hate to see Twitter turn the NFL into the XFL.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | July 10, 2009; 08:04 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/ochocinco-twitter-goodell-tweet-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011703"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/steve-mcnair-hero-titans-schaffer.html">Heroes Are Humans</a></h3> <p>The flaws of our role models don't diminish their heroism but rather prove their humanity.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | July 8, 2009; 03:45 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/steve-mcnair-hero-titans-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (3)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011621"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/redskins-cowboys-seahawks-pay-schaffer.html">Gotta Spend (Smart) to Win</a></h3> <p>Teams that don't spend money on talent invariably will not win in the NFL, but it's up to fans to complain. </p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | July 3, 2009; 10:15 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/redskins-cowboys-seahawks-pay-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011596"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/sanchez-stafford-freeman-starting-schaffer.html">Survey Says Sanchez</a></h3> <p>Which of the three will have the best career is unknown, but Sanchez has the best chance to start this year and be successful.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | July 1, 2009; 10:02 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/07/sanchez-stafford-freeman-starting-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011556"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/goodell-burress-vick-nfl-suspension-schaffer.html">The No Fair League</a></h3> <p>The NFL's disciplinary system is about as fair and objective as a tribunal in the Soviet Union. </p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | June 29, 2009; 03:05 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/goodell-burress-vick-nfl-suspension-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011546"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/football-soccer-nfl-mls-schaffer.html">Soccer is UnAmerican</a></h3> <p>Soccer will never rise to the level of American Football in the eyes, hearts and minds of the vast majority of the American sporting public.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | June 26, 2009; 11:31 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/football-soccer-nfl-mls-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (133)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011525"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/nfl-tailgating-redskins-fans-schaffer.html">TailgatingGate</a></h3> <p>The reality is that tailgating <a href="http://www.macsfootballblog.com/2009/06/tailgating-in-two-nfl-cities-getting.html">restrictions</a> imposed by the Redskins and other NFL teams are much ado about nothing.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | June 24, 2009; 06:49 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/nfl-tailgating-redskins-fans-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011483"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/chad-ochocinco-johnson-bengals-distraction-schaffer.html">Too Much Ego</a></h3> <p>Chad Ocho Cinco needs to remember, that it is a privilege and not a right to play in the NFL.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | June 22, 2009; 09:43 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/chad-ochocinco-johnson-bengals-distraction-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011473"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/donte-stallworth-goodell-suspension-schaffer.html">Goodell Went Too Far</a></h3> <p>The NFL commissioner has pushed the punitive bar too high, to the point of inappropriate excessive.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | June 19, 2009; 09:34 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/donte-stallworth-goodell-suspension-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (9)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011341"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/concussions-depression-football-safety-schaffer.html">More Needs to Be Done</a></h3> <p>It is time for the football, from Pop Warner to the NFL, to make significant and drastic advances in the handling of concussions.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | June 10, 2009; 08:33 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/concussions-depression-football-safety-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011293"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/burress-stallworth-marshall-crime-justice-schaffer.html">Players Get Gamed</a></h3> <p>Justice should be equal for all but we've now overcompensated to the point where celebs get a less fair shake.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | June 8, 2009; 07:10 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/burress-stallworth-marshall-crime-justice-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (8)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011244"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/otas-practices-schaffer.html">A Necessary Evil</a></h3> <p>In the end, OTAs are a necessary evil for players and teams due to the inherent risk of injuries. The best way to proceed would be capping the number of veterans involved, and encouraging teams to use the practices to develop their younger talent. </p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | June 4, 2009; 10:10 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/otas-practices-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011221"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/new-coach-winning-schaffer.html">Caldwell the Hot Name</a></h3> <p>Jim Caldwell has both the luck of inheriting a solid and experienced roster and working under and for the great Tony Dungy for years. Caldwell has total familiarity with the team's entire roster, and that should help him keep the Colts in their historic and perennial perch atop the AFC South. </p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | June 2, 2009; 10:06 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/06/new-coach-winning-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011196"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/last-place-playoffs-schaffer.html">Chiefs Poised for Comeback</a></h3> <p>The Chiefs could benefit from the weakness of the AFC West and a dramatic infusion of talent at the two most important skill positions on offense: Quarterback and running back. That should make them playoff contenders from the get-go.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | May 29, 2009; 10:18 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/last-place-playoffs-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a011189"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/brady-patriots-schaffer.html">Continuity = Improvement</a></h3> <p>Tom Brady has the proper mix of talent, success, work ethic, humility and an ability to date super models, combined with a Hall of Fame coach and almost a complete veteran team. His own success, and that of his team, is all but a foregone conclusion. </p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | May 28, 2009; 12:25 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/brady-patriots-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a010553"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/delaware-sports-gambling-nfl-schaffer.html">Bet on It</a></h3> <p>Gambling, when properly regulated and controlled, is good for the NFL</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | May 15, 2009; 06:40 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/delaware-sports-gambling-nfl-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a010381"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/cost-of-play.html">Price Is Right</a></h3> <p>If the NFL reduces its prices it will actually have the opposite effect on the economy.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | May 1, 2009; 11:10 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/05/cost-of-play.html#comments">Comments (10)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a010262"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/players-deserve-more.html">Players Deserve More</a></h3> <p>OK, I am an agent but the overall numbers indicate that the system is broken in favor of the teams.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | April 24, 2009; 12:52 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/players-deserve-more.html#comments">Comments (5)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a010207"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/i-pick-dick-haley.html">I Pick Dick Haley</a></h3> <p>Of all the greats, the person most apt to lead my war room is none other than Richard "Dick" Haley</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | April 21, 2009; 06:21 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/i-pick-dick-haley.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a010165"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/the-genius-of-madden.html">The Genius of Madden</a></h3> <p>Madden had the ability to make every listener feel like he they were sitting next to each other on a couch eating pizza, drinking beer and watching Sunday ball.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | April 17, 2009; 02:44 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/the-genius-of-madden.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a010122"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/cowboys-panthers.html">Cowboys, Panthers</a></h3> <p>The schedule makers may have sealed the fate of Wade Phillips even prior to the season starting.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | April 15, 2009; 10:50 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/cowboys-panthers.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a008055"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/harry-kalas-voice-nfl-films-facenda-schaffer.html">Facenda Still God</a></h3> <p>When it comes to the greatest of all time at what they did, the nod, with no disrespect, must go to the voice of God, John Facenda. </p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | April 14, 2009; 02:19 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/harry-kalas-voice-nfl-films-facenda-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (3)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a008021"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/greatest-defensive-draft-pick-schaffer.html">No Name Nick</a></h3> <p>The title of best draft choice of all time goes to Miami Dolphin great, and all time over-achiever, Nick Buoniconti.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | April 10, 2009; 09:15 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/greatest-defensive-draft-pick-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007995"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/nfl-tradition-masters-schaffer.html">NFL Has Many</a></h3> <p>Traditions are an integral part of the NFL and one of the reasons the game is revered. </p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | April 8, 2009; 10:17 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/04/nfl-tradition-masters-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007813"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/03/nfl-rivalries-namath-unitas.html">Joe Willie vs. Johnny U</a></h3> <p>The epic battles the two players had are etched in the memories of the baby boom generation.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | March 27, 2009; 10:14 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/03/nfl-rivalries-namath-unitas.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007789"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/03/nfl-18-game-season-players-schaffer.html">Apple Pie - 18 Games</a></h3> <p>Expanding the NFL regular season to 18 games is a no brainer for all parties involved.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | March 25, 2009; 10:49 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/03/nfl-18-game-season-players-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007567"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/03/cutler-mcdaniels-broncos-coaching-schaffer.html">Team First</a></h3> <p> At the end of the day, Cutler still reports to the coach.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | March 12, 2009; 06:29 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/03/cutler-mcdaniels-broncos-coaching-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007444"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/03/terrell-owens-dallas-cowboys-release-schaffer.html">T.O. Spells No</a></h3> <p>Chances are the next time we see Owens will be in a reality show rather than an NFL stadium. </p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | March 5, 2009; 11:34 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/03/terrell-owens-dallas-cowboys-release-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007391"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/03/vick-or-bonds-steroids-dog-fighting-schaffer.html">Vick, Clearly?</a></h3> <p>Vick's younger -- his transgressions hurt dogs, not his sport.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | March 4, 2009; 03:32 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/03/vick-or-bonds-steroids-dog-fighting-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (9)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007288"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/kurt-warner-can.html">Kurt Warner Can</a></h3> <p>Any team is three players away from a Super Bowl -- pause, drum roll -- Barry Sanders, Deon Sanders and Troy Aikman. </p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | February 27, 2009; 04:58 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/kurt-warner-can.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007227"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/titan-albert-haynesworth-100-million-dollars-schaffer.html">Risk and Reward</a></h3> <p>Albert Haynesworth fits what the Titans do defensively to a "T". Whether he can replicate these successes on another team is unknown.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | February 25, 2009; 10:57 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/titan-albert-haynesworth-100-million-dollars-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (4)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007115"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/nfl-scouting-combine-overrated-schaffer.html">Supportive, Not Overrated</a></h3> <p>The bottom line is that the "meat market" data is relevant to teams, especially the medical data.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | February 19, 2009; 01:01 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/nfl-scouting-combine-overrated-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007052"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/goodell-paycut-nfl-players-schaffer.html">No to Player Pay Cuts</a></h3> <p>For the record, the commissioner's "giveback" is more of a PR move than a true magnanimous gesture.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | February 16, 2009; 09:42 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/goodell-paycut-nfl-players-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (3)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a007011"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/brett-favre-best-qb-ever-schaffer.html">Top 10, Not Top 5</a></h3> <p>His star is clearly tainted and tarnished by the complete bungling of his exit from Green Bay in 2007.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | February 12, 2009; 09:04 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/brett-favre-best-qb-ever-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (6)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a006928"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/nfl-pro-bowl-super-bowl-move-schaffer.html">A Better Pro Bowl</a></h3> <p>Here are some steps that would make the NFL all-star game more watchable</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | February 6, 2009; 10:53 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/nfl-pro-bowl-super-bowl-move-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a006883"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/pittsburgh-steelers-greatest-nfl-franchise-schaffer.html">Steelers Are Closest</a></h3> <p>A dynasty is perhaps unattainable but arguably the Steelers are as close to attaining that designation as any team in the NFL </p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | February 3, 2009; 04:26 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/02/pittsburgh-steelers-greatest-nfl-franchise-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a006808"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/arizona-cardinals-or-pittsburgh-steelers-super-bowl-xliii-schaffer.html">Defense Beats Offense</a></h3> <p>The age-old adage is that "great defenses win championships," and in reality this is what will happen on Sunday.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | January 30, 2009; 11:21 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/arizona-cardinals-or-pittsburgh-steelers-super-bowl-xliii-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a006769"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/ben-roethlisberger-kurt-warner-schaffer.html">Depends on Scheme</a></h3> <p>If you're in the Burgh you prefer Ben and if you're in the Valley you prefer Kurt.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | January 28, 2009; 07:13 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/ben-roethlisberger-kurt-warner-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a006709"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/arizona-cardinals-cinderella-super-bowl-schaffer.html">The Ball's Better With Cinderella</a></h3> <p>The hope forged through parity keeps fans riveted</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | January 24, 2009; 11:17 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/arizona-cardinals-cinderella-super-bowl-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a004533"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/kurt-warner-donvan-mcnabb-redemption-peter-schaffer.html">Balancing Ego</a></h3> <p>A player in the NFL is blessed with incredible riches: fame, fortune and adulation. With these riches come many certainties: pain, criticism, disappointment and public failure.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | January 15, 2009; 08:23 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/kurt-warner-donvan-mcnabb-redemption-peter-schaffer.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a004358"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/people-want-great-games.html">Fans Want Great Games</a></h3> <p>The old adage that defense wins championship but offense puts people in the seats applies in the NFL only during the regular season.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | January 7, 2009; 08:26 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2009/01/people-want-great-games.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a004072"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/throwing-in-the-towel.html">Throwing in the Towel</a></h3> <p>One can only hope that he goes out with the same class he has employed during his Hall of Fame career.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | December 23, 2008; 10:27 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/throwing-in-the-towel.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a003963"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/running-back-the-clock.html">Running Back the Clock</a></h3> <p>If teams reverted back to the power running game, players like Peterson and Turner would see both an increase in their salaries and endorsements. </p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | December 18, 2008; 09:12 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/running-back-the-clock.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a003813"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/mccoy-and-bradford-can.html">McCoy and Bradford Do</a></h3> <p>Although Heisman winning quarterback rarely make it, expect this year's winner to have a successful NFL career.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | December 12, 2008; 12:21 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/mccoy-and-bradford-can.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a003736"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/bird-aint-the-word.html">Bird Ain't the Word</a></h3> <p>The athlete is a role model to all fans, not just heckling ones</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | December 10, 2008; 08:20 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/bird-aint-the-word.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a003520"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/pack-responsibly.html">Pack Responsibly</a></h3> <p>If a player feels the need to own a gun then he needs to know how to do so legally. Ignorance is no defense. </p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | December 3, 2008; 01:11 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/12/pack-responsibly.html#comments">Comments (6)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002927"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/he-has-to-earn-it.html">He Has to Earn It</a></h3> <p>Vick has to not only prove that he's fit to play, he has to prove that he's fit to represent his team and the league.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | November 26, 2008; 03:30 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/he-has-to-earn-it.html#comments">Comments (26)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002489"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/finding-free-agent-gems.html">Finding Free Agent Gems</a></h3> <p>The teams that succeed in free agency are the ones that find solid players at fair prices</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | November 7, 2008; 12:40 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/finding-free-agent-gems.html#comments">Comments (1)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002467"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/day-two-drafting-key.html">Day Two Drafting Key</a></h3> <p>The NFL draft is a crap shoot but the teams that excel on the second day are usually the teams that play into January each year.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | November 6, 2008; 01:10 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/11/day-two-drafting-key.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a002286"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/cant-make-the-club-in-the-tub.html">Can't Make the Club in the Tub</a></h3> <p>Balancing the conflicting interests of team, sport and well being is the responsibility of not just the player, but his agent.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | October 29, 2008; 05:56 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/cant-make-the-club-in-the-tub.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001874"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/the-art-of-deception.html">The Art of Deception</a></h3> <p>Teams aren't in the business of assisting their opponents with confidential and internal information about their own teams. </p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | October 22, 2008; 12:27 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/the-art-of-deception.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001768"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/nfl-is-king.html">NFL Is King</a></h3> <p>College football is exciting, but it can't compare to the raw emotion and parity of the NFL.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | October 17, 2008; 10:19 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/nfl-is-king.html#comments">Comments (3)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001651"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/dr-jones-mr-pacman.html">Dr. Jones & Mr. Pacman</a></h3> <p>This week's events may have jeopardized all the positive work and progress.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | October 11, 2008; 11:30 PM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/dr-jones-mr-pacman.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001417"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/desire-to-change-matters.html">Desire to Change Matters</a></h3> <p>Character is never expendable however everyone deserves a second chance.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | October 2, 2008; 08:21 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/10/desire-to-change-matters.html#comments">Comments (2)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a001245"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/plax-shouldve-been-proactive.html">Be Proactive, Rosenhaus</a></h3> <p>Like spanking a parent spanking a child, the team is hurting themselves more than they are hurting the player.</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | September 25, 2008; 06:01 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/plax-shouldve-been-proactive.html#comments">Comments (0)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000961"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/lifeboat-on-the-titanic.html">Don't Scrimp on Lifeboats</a></h3> <p>The Back Up quarterback position in professional football is the lifeboat on the Titanic</p> <p class="posted"> By Peter Schaffer | September 18, 2008; 02:16 AM ET | <a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/lifeboat-on-the-titanic.html#comments">Comments (4)</a> </p> </div> <div class="archived"> <a id="a000661"></a> <h3><a href="http://views.washingtonpost.com/theleague/panelists/2008/09/more-fame-more-problems.html">More Fame More Problems</a></h3> <p>With more fame and fortune comes more responsibility and critique. 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