NFL TV Ratings; A Sign Of Things To Come?

Sunday for many people is a special day. Filled with family, friends, and possibly some yelling at the television. Football has been a large part of people’s Sunday traditions, but with things being the way they have been lately, many are wondering when the focus will return to actual football. It seems less has been … Read more

Joe Haden Reveals His Next Move

Joe Haden commits to Steelers for three years, $27,000,000 and will play Browns in opening game Now, this ought to be a fascinating opener. Joe Haden, the Pro Bowl cornerback, released by the Browns on Wednesday, has agreed a three year contract with arch rivals the Steelers. This deal is worth $27,000,000, including $7,000,000 assured … Read more

Maybe the Browns should listen to the NNR Pod shows.

Maybe the Browns should listen to the NNR Pod shows. NOTE: Today on NNR Samantha Bunten of NBC Sports and I projected a complete first round mock draft. It is up on fryingpansports.com/radio-show/. Friday we break down the Browns schedule. In 2011 I recommended the Browns take Colin Kaepernick to solve their QB issue. He … Read more

News, Notes & Rumors Week 5

    News: Ex Bucs QB Josh Freeman was signed by the Vikings on a 1 year deal.  At least in Vikes land he will have a great running game.   The new starting QB for the Bills is former Browns QB Thad Lewis.  He has had only one start (Browns) and threw a TD … Read more

What is wrong with the San Francisco 49ers?

  As everyone that listens to the Internet audio version of News, Notes & Rumors knows, I am a big fan of Colin Kaepernick.  He has clearly not regressed.  So what exactly is wrong with the 1-2 49ers?   5.  The Defense is getting pushed around more than last year.  The Colts game in week … Read more

News, Notes & Rumors for week 3

  News: There is trouble in 49er land.  The passing game has gone south because the O line can’t protect Colin Kaepernick and the receivers can’t catch, the running game has disappeared and the D can’t get off the field.  Now LB Aldon Smith’s locker has been cleaned out and the team reports he has … Read more

News, Notes & Rumors Week 1

    News: The running game in week 1 was WAY down in part because lots of NFL teams have major O line issues.  The Seahawks struggled to score 12 points against the Panthers.  The Browns could not run or pass in a loss to the Dolphins.  The Steelers lose their C Maurkice Pouncey and … Read more

My interview with former Browns QB Kelly Holcomb

One of my favorite Browns and favorite people Kelly Holcomb joined me to talk about the pistol offense now being used in the NFL, the risks of a running QB and Middle Tennessee football for whom he does color on the radio broadcast.  NNR072413 Kelly Holcomb You can listen to the podcasts at https://fryingpansports.com/radio-show/. Bill … Read more