NFL Kickoff 2011

Football Season is back as of tonight, and I couldn't be more excited! The defending champion Packers take on the Saints in the first regular season game of the year, and I figure now will be a good time (and last chance) to disclose my 2011 season predictions:

AFC:

East - Patriots (duh)

North - Steelers (yeah I know)

South - Texans (oh yeah)

West - Chargers (with hesitation)

Wild Cards: Ravens, Jets

NFC:

East - Eagles (I'm on the dream team bandwagon)

North - Packers (with the Lions second. What?)

South - Falcons (their time)

West - Rams (but really it's anyone's division)

Wild Cards: Saints, Giants

Super Bowl:

Ravens - Packers (same as last year)

Tonight I'm taking the Packers over the Saints, but it should be an outstanding game. Welcome back football!

An Inside Look at Inside the NFL

Here's a piece I did for Showtime that gives you a behind the scenes look at what really goes on at Inside the NFL's studios...

Showtime Gets Back to Football

The new NFL season is right around the corner, and so is the new season of Inside the NFL. Earlier this summer, Showtime got together with the guys to gear up for the upcoming year. Take a look:






That's right...they're back! Inside the NFL returns Wednesday, September 7th at 9pm, only on Showtime. Don't miss it!

We're Back!!

For those of you who haven't heard (because you're trapped on a desert island, living under the proverbial rock, or just really enjoying your summer) the lockout is officially over. And there was much rejoicing (yay).

I've been tweeting interesting links from around the NFL web that, among other things, clarify what's taken place, what's happening now, and of course what's to come. Follow NFL Reaction on twitter for more info and be sure to check back here in the coming weeks for my analysis and reactions to all the latest from around the NFL.

We're back baby!

*EXCLUSIVE* Interview with former NFL TE Darnell Dinkins

I got a chance to chat with former NFL Tight End, Darnell Dinkins, who's tenure playing in the NFL was spent with the Giants, Ravens, Browns, and culminated with the World Champion New Orleans Saints. We talk everything from college ball to winning the Super Bowl; who's the toughest player in the NFL, and of course the current Lockout situation. Take a listen:

For more info on Darnell and his organizations check out DarnellDinkins.com and 93.7theFan.

Lockout Links

For those of you still following the labor dispute, here are some updates from around the web:

Yahoo! talks NFL's proposed shortened schedule.

Business Insider: Is the lockout actually legal?

Associated Press talks NFL owners possibly dismissing players lawsuit:

Upcoming stuff...

Hey NFL fans! Tomorrow I'll be chatting with former Saints TE and Super Bowl Champ, Darnell Dinkins. (Video Highlight)

And at Showtime, we've already starting talking about the upcoming season of Inside the NFL! Hopefully, the lockout will come to a resolution soon so things can really get underway for the players, the teams, and of course for us fans.

Stay tuned!