Offseason Musings

The NFL decided that they were not going to release the Opening week primetime games and the Thanksgiving slate this year at the Owner's meetings. It is rumored that the league is still figuring out and working on the schedule. Presumably, the holdup has been linked to the NFL giving the Jets the Monday Night home opener.

-The NFL changed it's overtime playoff format. Now, the team that receives the ball can win the game only if it scores a touchdown on their first possession. If they kick a field goal, then the other team gets a chance to respond. I didn't mind the old sudden death rule, but I am not opposed to this new change. Besides, in the playoffs there are only about an average of 1 game per playoff season that goes to overtime.

-Finally, the big rumors and news around the NFL is the possible trade of Donovan McNabb. McNabb has been linked to St. Louis and Oakland.

-All is quiet right now on the Brandon Marshall front. I expect Marshall to be traded by the time the NFL Draft rolls around. Seattle could still be the destination, but you have to watch out for the Jets.