The Burke Blotter: The NFL Needs Leaders, Not Cowards

One of the cardinal rules for anyone involved with the National Football League, whether it’s as a player or executive, is “don’t harm the shield.” After a week that featured perhaps the biggest public relations blunder in league history, the NFL shield has not only been harmed but it’s also been dented, soiled upon, lit […]

Cory’s Corner: The NFL must part ways with commish Roger Goodell

Ray Rice finally got the punishment he deserved, but it shouldn’t have taken nearly this long. After TMZ leaked the despicable and appalling elevator video of Rice and his then-fiancé and now-wife Janay Rice, the NFL was in full backpedal. The average value of an NFL team is $1.43 billion. The NFL currently hovers around […]

Cory’s Corner: It’s time for Roger Goodell to get tough

Apparently Roger Goodell is going have shine up his sheriff’s badge. Off the field, the NFL is getting out-of-control as players with more money than ever before, exert their ego and entitlement on others. In 2014, which is less then two months old mind you, there have already been four arrests. Add in the Dolphins’ […]

Cory’s Corner: Goodell needs to make an example of Incognito

First it was Michael Vick. Then along came Riley Cooper. Now we have Richie Incognito. I know Roger Goodell has been labeled as a sheriff in the wild, wild west to some for his way of doling out punishments. But apparently, he needs to go in a few notches on his law belt. When the […]

Packers News: Matthews fined $15,000 for hit on Kaepernick

Packers linebacker Clay Matthews has been fined $15,000 for his hit on 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in last Sunday’s season opener, according to NFL Network’s Albert Breer. Following Matthews’ hit on Kaepernick near the sideline, chaos ensued after the whistle, prompting 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh to open his mouth. “I could see two punches […]