Pat Kirwan (NFL)
Forget the polls... here's why Titans and Giants are on top
posted 21 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)It's one thing to look at their overall records and conclude that the Titans and Giants are the best teams ... more
Teams coming back from the bye highlight Week 5 storylines
posted 48 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)The Colts, Giants, Lions, Dolphins, Seahawks and Patriots return to the field after a week to heal their in... more
Key camp battles on offense
posted 171 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)As usual, there are a number of big camp battles starting to set up around the league. Here are the camp ba... more
Training days: Leinart appears ready to lead promising Cardinals
posted 100 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)Matt Leinart was given every opportunity to be the Cardinals' QB this year, and it looks like he took full ... more
Observations from Panthers camp
posted 107 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)With an anticipated one-two punch at running back and Jake Delhomme returning to health, the Panthers could... more
Extra gaps bolster ground game; backup QBs disappoint
posted 31 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)Rams running back Steven Jackson was among the players this week who benefitted from creative offensive for... more
Examining the factors that went into some teams' draft decisions
posted 204 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)Stacking a draft board accurately is a necessary start to drafting well but it isn't the only thing that ma... more
Draft has come and gone, but it's not too late for these moves to happen
posted 205 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)The draft is over but many personnel issues remain on the table for a number of teams and players. There ar... more
QB debate: Breaking down the Romo vs. Eil Manning argument
posted 150 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)Tony Romo vs. Eli Manning has been the No. 1 debate on my radio show this spring. While fans are passionate... more
Sacks on Roethlisberger among key storylines in Week 4
posted 55 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)The Steelers have a big problem protecting Ben Roethlisberger and things could get worse before they get be... more
First-down success is the key to third-down conversions
posted 64 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)Love that expression "You've gotta win on third down." Of course you have to win on third down, but your c... more
NFL personnel departments studying for potential available talent
posted 197 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)It may seem like a time of pause around the NFL, but it's not true. With less than 90 until preseason games... more
How Ryan's deal effects NFL economics
posted 178 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)The ripple effect of Matt Ryan's six-year, $72 million deal with $34.5 guaranteed, reaches many areas. Here... more
Opting out of CBA actually limits free agency in uncapped years
posted 185 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)Let's take a look at the practical side of the potential uncapped years to get a better understanding of ju... more
Trend watch: Is power offense making a comeback?
posted 189 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)May and June are considered the quiet months in the NFL, but there are still plenty of interesting developm... more
Free-agent market still has players signing
posted 195 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)While the big-name free agents have found new homes, there are still veterans available who can help teams ... more
Ten things to look for heading into the draft
posted 211 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)The NFL draft is just hours away but there are a number of forces still in play that can do more to shape t... more
Today's NFL is turning some positions into endangered species
posted 192 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)Many teams are finding that several traditional positions are not what they used to be. Some positions hav... more
Teams must now deal with pressure points on rosters
posted 199 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)Now that the draft is complete, certain teams need to look at their rosters carefully and figure out how to... more
Final mock draft: Plenty of movement down the stretch
posted 209 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)There has already been some serious business this week. The first pick in the draft is locked up with Jake ... more
Offenses building backfield packages to challenge defenses
posted 195 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)It's not a new concept, but more offenses are building the possibility of using two running backs together ... more
No shortage of questions to answer
posted 176 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)Want to know about the ramifications of the owners voting to opt out of the CBA? Can the Cowboys win it all... more
Answering some emails from fans outside U.S.
posted 178 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)May and June are the months to ask your football questions, and I will try and get them answered. There was... more
Depth will allow Giants to pressure quarterback without Strahan
posted 162 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)Although Michael Strahan's retirement leaves the Giants without one of the top pass rushers in NFL history,... more
Looking ahead to possible first-time Pro Bowlers in 2008
posted 174 days ago from Pat Kirwan (NFL)It may seem like a strange time of year to talk about the Pro Bowl but it's never too early to take a look ... more