It is clear that the NFL is taking a hard stance on protecting QB’s, I ask the question, at what price to the NFL game.
Inside the NFL with Seth Joyner
Former NFL All-pro and Super bowl winner Seth Joyner is a featured writer here at Helmet and Pads Required, and in this section you will be able to get informative and opinionated articles on the NFL from a pros' point of view. Not only does Seth write for HPR, but he also runs his own sports blog at Seth Joyner’s Sports Blog and owns a non-profit organization (The Joyner-Walker Foundation, Inc) that’s dedicated to providing life skill programs to assist high school and college students. Be sure to periodically check in here at HPR and his personal blog site to see what Seth has to say about things going on in the NFL.
Post Lockout, What Do We Know About the NFL?
August 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With no OTA’s and mini camps to implement new systems, and shortened training camps putting rookies at a distinct disadvantage, football will look sloppy for the first half of the season.
NFL Combine: Not the Real Evaluation
March 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The NFL combine just wrapped up, a showcase of the top 300 plus NFL prospects going into the 2011 NFL Draft. The question still remains what did we learn about these young men?
Suicide in the NFL
February 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
By now we are all aware of the death and suicide of ex-Chicago Bear Dave Duerson. As an ex player I write this story with a heavy heart, having experienced this tragedy before with a former teammate, Andre Waters. I struggle to understand the how and why of it all.
What a Super Bowl Victory Means for Aaron Rodgers
February 9, 2011 By 4 Comments
It is a major accomplishment to win the Super Bowl, but to take the MVP award and do it in the fashion that Aaron Rodgers did it, propels him to superstar, elite quarterback status with the likes of Peyton Manning and Tom Brady.
Packers Claim the Lombardi Trophy
February 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers bring SB XLV and the Vince Lombardi Trophy back to Title town. The final chapter in the Brett Favre era has officially closed, as Rodgers takes his place as Title towns’ new golden boy.
Who’s Feeling the Heat as SB XLV Approaches
February 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
Having won and lost a Super Bowl allow me to embellish for a while. For the first time players, sleep is getting harder and harder to come by, the closer and closer they get to Sunday.
Lockout likely, Season Strike Improbable
February 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It is interesting how much momentum and steam the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement talks are picking up. I do not understand why the NFL and the NFLPA have to always wait to the last minute to get down to business.
Everyone Has an Opinion
January 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Charles Barkley is a good friend, but his take on the Jay Cutler is half way out of order.
Mobile QB’s Stake Super Bowl Claim
January 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
After watching the AFC and NFC Championship games, it’s apparent to me that the mold of the prototypical QB has changed.
A Deeper Look at The “Slavery” Comment
Adrian Peterson had to know his comment about NFL players being treated like modern day slaves would draw the ire of many, particularly the media, the general public and peers.