Archive: Zach Leibowitz
The Bird (& Rib) Cage
The defense might carry them to the playoffs, but they need McNabb to win when they get there.
By Zach Leibowitz | September 14, 2009; 08:27 AM ET | Comments (0)
From Jail Bird to Eagle
The distractions will far outweigh any production he provides the team.
By Zach Leibowitz | August 13, 2009; 11:35 PM ET | Comments (1)
Don't Board Viking Ship
Brett, for the sake of your legendary status in Green Bay, please don't turn the Lambeau Leap into the Metrodome Mount.
By Zach Leibowitz | May 4, 2009; 09:50 AM ET | Comments (2)
Farewell, Harry
When you heard the sound of Harry Kalas, you turned the volume up.
By Zach Leibowitz | April 13, 2009; 04:52 PM ET | Comments (0)
Bearing Holiday Gifts
Chicago benefits from Denver's dysfunctional combination of ego, immaturity and miscommunication.
By Zach Leibowitz | April 2, 2009; 10:09 PM ET | Comments (0)
Off The Bubble
Both bracket day and fantasy draft day should be given holiday status. I mean if Arbor Day is a holiday
By Zach Leibowitz | March 16, 2009; 09:34 AM ET | Comments (0)
Risky Bonds Investment
Let's see, admitted dog-abuser and convicted felon or alleged steroid cheat and ultimate baseball fraud?
By Zach Leibowitz | March 4, 2009; 07:27 AM ET | Comments (0)
Combine for Success
For these prospects it's a week of great potential and infinite possibility.
By Zach Leibowitz | February 20, 2009; 08:51 AM ET | Comments (0)
Base Bawl
When are forced to admit that baseball is not the idyllic game we've long thought it to be, we lose a piece of our own innocence.
By Zach Leibowitz | February 9, 2009; 07:09 AM ET | Comments (0)
Pro Bust
The Pro Bowl is well-intentioned, but doomed to fail
By Zach Leibowitz | February 6, 2009; 09:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Steelers in the Lead
The Steelers claimed their sixth Super Bowl title and officially stepped one inch ahead of the rest.
By Zach Leibowitz | February 3, 2009; 08:30 AM ET | Comments (1)
Cardinal Virtues onto Victory
When it comes to knowing what's going to happen, no one knows anything.
By Zach Leibowitz | January 30, 2009; 11:23 AM ET | Comments (0)
The Steel Makers
This whole notion that the Steelers play dirty is absurd.
By Zach Leibowitz | January 29, 2009; 07:25 AM ET | Comments (3)
Home Work to Be Done
Money and marketing are higher priorities to the NFL than home-field advantage.
By Zach Leibowitz | January 26, 2009; 06:19 AM ET | Comments (0)
The Beauty of Cinderellas
When it comes to a Cinderella story, I'd prefer actually having Cinderella than any of her stepsisters.
By Zach Leibowitz | January 23, 2009; 02:07 PM ET | Comments (0)
Kurt Warrants HOF Talk
It's fitting then that Warner is going up against Steelers because he's already thrown for more career yards than Terry Bradshaw.
By Zach Leibowitz | January 21, 2009; 09:30 AM ET | Comments (3)
Under Card Match
The Cardinals will need to play more than just the underdog card. They'll need to keep the Steelers guessing.
By Zach Leibowitz | January 21, 2009; 08:55 AM ET | Comments (0)
In The 'Zona
This is not Joe Bugel's Cardinals anymore. They're dangerous, qualified and Whisenhunt wants some Steely revenge.
By Zach Leibowitz | January 19, 2009; 08:40 AM ET | Comments (0)
Throwing Surprise Party
With two sixth seeds and the Cardinals still alive, at this point, nothing would surprise me.
By Zach Leibowitz | January 16, 2009; 01:47 PM ET | Comments (1)
Kurt, but Gracious
Donovan McNabb is supposed to be here, Kurt Warner is not.
By Zach Leibowitz | January 15, 2009; 08:37 AM ET | Comments (0)
Of Rave Concern
I'm taking James Harrison and Troy Polamalu over Ray Lewis and Ed Reed.
By Zach Leibowitz | January 14, 2009; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (3)
Cards of Chance
Questioning Arizona's ability to win the NFC Championship and considering them to be frauds is irresponsible
By Zach Leibowitz | January 13, 2009; 06:27 AM ET | Comments (0)
Home Sick
It's not about where you play, but how you play.
By Zach Leibowitz | January 12, 2009; 06:29 AM ET | Comments (0)
McValuable
If Donovan can be dynamite Sunday, he could provide the spark to keep the Eagles soaring.
By Zach Leibowitz | January 9, 2009; 06:25 PM ET | Comments (0)
The Andy Man Can
If I were an Eagles fan, I would sleep very well at night knowing that Reid was my coach.
By Zach Leibowitz | January 8, 2009; 07:45 AM ET | Comments (0)
Benchmark Moment
We should all be benched in our respective professions just so we can respond the way McNabb has.
By Zach Leibowitz | January 6, 2009; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
LT Still the Key
If L.T. wants to give it a go -- he's earned his chance. He's the reason they're even in this position.
By Zach Leibowitz | January 5, 2009; 06:20 AM ET | Comments (0)
Westbrook Coast Offense
Adrian Peterson is gearing up for his first playoff appearance in the NFL. Let's hope for his sake he doesn't fumble it away.
By Zach Leibowitz | December 31, 2008; 06:07 AM ET | Comments (0)
Norv Turning Around
Norv Turner isn't that different than Tony Dungy once was -- on thin ice until he wins a Super Bowl.
By Zach Leibowitz | December 30, 2008; 07:29 AM ET | Comments (0)
Hotlanta
Cards passing more dangerous, but their defense will let them down.
By Zach Leibowitz | December 29, 2008; 08:01 AM ET | Comments (0)
Perfection Lion Down
The Lions are 60 minutes away from history: When will you have the chance to watch the most perfect form of inepititude ever witnessed in professional football?
By Zach Leibowitz | December 25, 2008; 03:42 PM ET | Comments (23)
Jets Grounded
The Eagles blew it, but the Jets crashed and burned.
By Zach Leibowitz | December 22, 2008; 12:07 PM ET | Comments (0)
ATL Needs a W
None of the above, it's Atlanta.
By Zach Leibowitz | December 19, 2008; 12:00 PM ET | Comments (0)
Atlanta's Turner-round
You can't lose either way, so since it's a game of inches here, I'll go with Turner to cross the goal line first.
By Zach Leibowitz | December 18, 2008; 09:08 AM ET | Comments (0)
Peyton's Body of Work
Why would you chose a 6-8 quarterback whose team won't even make the playoffs?
By Zach Leibowitz | December 17, 2008; 09:38 AM ET | Comments (0)
Slaying the Giants
New York is on the verge of being mauled by Panthers. The damage could be too great for the defending champs to overcome in the playoffs.
By Zach Leibowitz | December 16, 2008; 09:45 AM ET | Comments (0)
Time to Own Up Guys
I can't decide if I'd sack Al Davis or Daniel Snyder first. So, I'm going to take a .5 sack on each and call it a day.
By Zach Leibowitz | December 15, 2008; 10:01 AM ET | Comments (1)
Sam I Am
Bradford has the build and the golden arm to make it happen.
By Zach Leibowitz | December 12, 2008; 12:20 PM ET | Comments (0)
Not Overrated, Oft-Injured
He is the Saints franchise as long as he's healthy.
By Zach Leibowitz | December 11, 2008; 01:32 PM ET | Comments (0)
Young and the Sidelines
The Titans would not be 12-1 but not to say they wouldn't be a playoff team
By Zach Leibowitz | December 9, 2008; 11:56 AM ET | Comments (0)
A Titan Challenge
Tennessee will eliminate them in the AFC Championship.
By Zach Leibowitz | December 8, 2008; 10:25 AM ET | Comments (1)
In Spirit of St. Louis
Get your dancing shoes ready Arizona and get ready to toast because your Cardinals are clinching their first division title since 1975 this Sunday
By Zach Leibowitz | December 6, 2008; 01:35 AM ET | Comments (0)
'Wall' Must Block Better
Even if this had nothing to do with steroids, league rules are league rules and players need to remain vigilant.
By Zach Leibowitz | December 4, 2008; 08:07 AM ET | Comments (0)
Keep It At Home
Why do you need one at a New York night club?
By Zach Leibowitz | December 3, 2008; 09:38 AM ET | Comments (4)
Saints Marching Out
The final whistle in Tampa Bay marked the death-knell for New Orleans.
By Zach Leibowitz | December 2, 2008; 11:39 AM ET | Comments (0)
Mr. Big Shot
How hard is it to spend the night with your wife and baby boy without getting a temporary restraining order?
By Zach Leibowitz | December 1, 2008; 07:15 AM ET | Comments (2)
Don't Pick Vick
He's a 30-year-old, ex-con, public relations nightmare... but some team probably will hire him.
By Zach Leibowitz | November 26, 2008; 11:30 AM ET | Comments (17)
Coy Colts
The less understood the Colts are heading into December, the more careful opponents must be.
By Zach Leibowitz | November 25, 2008; 12:38 PM ET | Comments (1)
Done-ovan
The Donovan McNabb era in Philadelphia ended Sunday, when Andy Reid replaced him with Kevin Kolb.
By Zach Leibowitz | November 24, 2008; 09:27 AM ET | Comments (2)
Brown's "Bungals"
Who's to blame in Cincinnati? You got a couple hours to kill?
By Zach Leibowitz | November 21, 2008; 12:37 PM ET | Comments (2)
Go See Obama
It beats watching someone else say they're going to Disney World.
By Zach Leibowitz | November 20, 2008; 01:35 PM ET | Comments (1)
Keep on Talking
The Miami Dolphins franchise needs Joey Porter and all his loudness.
By Zach Leibowitz | November 19, 2008; 12:23 PM ET | Comments (0)
Fox and the Genius
Jets and Panthers are on the prowl.
By Zach Leibowitz | November 18, 2008; 12:21 PM ET | Comments (0)
Keep the Ties
The NFL's OT system, while controversial, isn't as bad as it appears.
By Zach Leibowitz | November 17, 2008; 12:15 PM ET | Comments (4)
Pats Yes, Jets No
the Jets to get to that point, they need to actually beat New England
By Zach Leibowitz | November 13, 2008; 12:30 PM ET | Comments (0)
Warner Warning - He's Back
Warner is in fact the MVP to date in '08
By Zach Leibowitz | November 12, 2008; 12:09 PM ET | Comments (0)
Ups and Downs of Rooks
can teams win with rookie quarterbacks? Yes, but the question is for how long.
By Zach Leibowitz | November 11, 2008; 11:35 AM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Rises East, Sets West
With inclusion for all, let's take a look at all eight divisions and rank them from top to bottom.
By Zach Leibowitz | November 10, 2008; 11:03 AM ET | Comments (0)
Force with Forte
Forget DeSean Jackson, Matt Forte has already begun to heal the disappointment of the Benson debacle in Chicago.
By Zach Leibowitz | November 6, 2008; 12:18 PM ET | Comments (1)
Terrible Housing Issues
Washington's fans sold their tickets fast and furiously -- FedEx style
By Zach Leibowitz | November 5, 2008; 01:01 PM ET | Comments (12)
Super Day
I'll take winning the Super Bowl for $1000, Alex.
By Zach Leibowitz | November 4, 2008; 12:40 PM ET | Comments (1)
Bummer Boomer Vote
This guy should not be hosting NFL Countdown anymore let alone chatting with two presidential hopefuls.
By Zach Leibowitz | November 3, 2008; 01:29 PM ET | Comments (1)
Singletary: Home Run or K
Singletary's no-nonsense approach should work in theory, but I don't think it will in San Francisco.
By Zach Leibowitz | October 28, 2008; 08:50 AM ET | Comments (0)
Put a Bounty Suggs
It's time for Roger Goodell to suspend Terrell Suggs indefinitely.
By Zach Leibowitz | October 24, 2008; 12:34 PM ET | Comments (0)
Colts Losing Stud Status
The Colts may still very well make the playoffs this season. However, the 13 and 14-win seasons are part of the past in the Manning era.
By Zach Leibowitz | October 21, 2008; 10:29 AM ET | Comments (2)
Rams No Longer Lambs
Haslett absolutely deserves credit for the Rams sudden resurgence.
By Zach Leibowitz | October 20, 2008; 10:39 AM ET | Comments (0)
Watch How the Pros Do It
It's hard to completely dedicate yourself to a college system that still can't produce an undisputed champion.
By Zach Leibowitz | October 17, 2008; 11:17 AM ET | Comments (4)
NFL not the NHL
It should be a hard earned victory just to make the playoffs. Don't saturate the system.
By Zach Leibowitz | October 16, 2008; 10:25 AM ET | Comments (1)
Don't Count Them Out
The Dallas Cowboys are far from done despite Tony Romo being sidelined for the next month.
By Zach Leibowitz | October 14, 2008; 01:11 AM ET | Comments (0)
Integrity Means Silence
Referees cannot be ripped by the players in the public eye.
By Zach Leibowitz | October 8, 2008; 10:50 AM ET | Comments (5)
Vogue Patterns
Trick plays have always been in vogue, it's just they don't work all the time so you don't notice them as much.
By Zach Leibowitz | October 7, 2008; 11:28 AM ET | Comments (0)
Little (Bro) Giants
Time to go with Eli. He's younger, he's won as many Super Bowls as Peyton and he's led his defending champion Giants out of the gate still undefeated.
By Zach Leibowitz | October 5, 2008; 09:46 PM ET | Comments (0)
MLB Wins, if My Team's In
There is nothing sweeter than the baseball playoffs when your team actually makes it. But for the majority of those out there who aren't so lucky.
By Zach Leibowitz | October 1, 2008; 09:56 AM ET | Comments (0)
Three and Out Coaching
If the Falcons are not showing the expected progression in Matt Ryan's third season, Smith may very well return to his more familiar role of coordinator.
By Zach Leibowitz | September 30, 2008; 10:21 AM ET | Comments (0)
Giant Prediction ...
There's absolutely no reason that one should assume the Giants will miss the playoffs. But, I have a hunch.
By Zach Leibowitz | September 29, 2008; 09:25 AM ET | Comments (4)
Rivalries over Red Herring
Rivalries are the real deal. Just ask the fans of both, the eventual 1-15 NFL team and the rival it beat at RFK Stadium on November 5, 1989.
By Zach Leibowitz | September 26, 2008; 09:15 AM ET | Comments (2)
Not Yet Brady's Bunch
Bulger is a no brainer, but in Cleveland, Romeo's bleeding can wait.
By Zach Leibowitz | September 24, 2008; 08:00 AM ET | Comments (3)
Where Lane meets Highway
Let's see, what ever happened to other young, former Raiders head coaches like Mike Shanahan and Jon Gruden after they left the Silver and Black?
By Zach Leibowitz | September 23, 2008; 08:10 AM ET | Comments (0)
A Mile High at 3-0
The Denver Broncos have re-emerged as an AFC title contender already.
By Zach Leibowitz | September 22, 2008; 06:30 AM ET | Comments (0)
Feel the Appeal
The appeal of bone-crushing hits and the release of some Sunday testosterone to finish off a hard work week is why football is the most popular sport in this country
By Zach Leibowitz | September 19, 2008; 07:23 AM ET | Comments (1)
Let Them Play ...
The refs should let the play continue until the ball is recovered and go to instant replay.
By Zach Leibowitz | September 16, 2008; 01:25 AM ET | Comments (4)
It Depends -- on the Refs
If the host Broncos kicked the extra point in that situation and headed into the extra session, they're at the mercy of an already shaky Ed Hochuli
By Zach Leibowitz | September 15, 2008; 10:16 AM ET | Comments (1)
Beauty and The Boy
Celebrity girlfriends are distractions. Period. There is a beautiful price you risk paying for the company of such a woman.
By Zach Leibowitz | September 11, 2008; 10:44 AM ET | Comments (1)
Giant Statement for NFC
Forget injuries, the wheel started turning after the last Super Bowl
By Zach Leibowitz | September 10, 2008; 12:22 PM ET | Comments (0)
In Dispense of Brady
Before Tom Brady started taking the snaps, Belichick was a career 41-55 head coach.
By Zach Leibowitz | September 9, 2008; 11:11 AM ET | Comments (1)
Knee-Deep in Trouble
Patriots fans would gladly let Brady wear a Yankees hat to his hearts content if it meant a healthy ACL.
By Zach Leibowitz | September 8, 2008; 01:56 AM ET | Comments (1)
Wait, There's a "New Eli?"
For Eli, it's all about being named Manning. Take that away and he's just another Mark Rypien.
By Zach Leibowitz | September 5, 2008; 01:13 PM ET | Comments (4)
God, Country, Football
For all the talk about the lack of proper vetting of America's favorite new Eskimo Pie, did anybody think to, I dunno, vet the national football schedule.
By Zach Leibowitz | September 4, 2008; 08:41 AM ET | Comments (1)
Risky Business
The larger issue is that these are wealthy, young adult men with a lot going for them.
By Zach Leibowitz | September 3, 2008; 01:03 PM ET | Comments (0)
Big Dawgs to Pound
Romeo's team will finally emerge from its Shakespearean tragedy otherwise known as the last quarter of a century - and then some.
By Zach Leibowitz | September 2, 2008; 09:34 AM ET | Comments (3)












