After seven years of consistent playoff contention under Marvin Lewis, the Bengals were in danger of returning to Bungles status in 2011. They were coming off a 4-12 season, and had lost high-profile offensive starters … MORE ►

Nick – As a fan, my dislike for Tom Brady only grows stronger. I thought his four-interception game against the Bills was a sign that he might be slowing down. He racked up plenty of … MORE ►

If you haven’t yet read one of our “Moving the Chains” posts, each week TCIPF contributors share the links we’ve enjoyed visiting during the week.  So, we’re taking you from our site, and moving you … MORE ►

Paul - The earliest lessons I learned about the calendar:  there’s one day a year to collect free candy from neighbors, it’s called Halloween ; one day’s marked to shoot off fireworks, it’s the 4… MORE ►

Cam Newton has been nothing short of sensational in his first four starts.  Not since Dan Marino in 1983 has a rookie quarterback been so dominant.  Remarkably, the Panthers’ rookie signal-caller has the third most … MORE ►

TIFF - As I was watching yet another terrible loss by the Steelers, I couldn’t help but think about all the strange happenings in the NFL this year.  It’s like “Inception” for the NFL… Who … MORE ►

It’s Week 4 already? Wow, these chains have been MOVING.

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WHAT THE TCIPF STAFF HAS TO SAY ON MONDAY MORNING AFTER THE WEEK 3 GAMES:

CARA – So, I don’t have to wait until Playoffs to be disappointed by my team this season? Phew, good … MORE ►

WHAT THE TCIPF STAFF HAS TO SAY ON MONDAY MORNING AFTER THE WEEK 2 GAMES:

CARA – Although I’m an Eagles fan, I tend to distance myself from Eagles fans.  Listening to sports talk radio … MORE ►

In Week 1 of the 2011 season, we witnessed pre-season favorites like the Saints, Steelers and Falcons suffer a season-opening setback.  In all, 6 teams from the 2010 playoffs lost.  Strictly speaking, it is just … MORE ►