This Wednesday in Indianapolis, the 2013 edition of the NFL Scouting Combine begins. Like every part of professional football the player evaluation process has undergone an almost immeasurable evolution since the league was formed. Here’s … MORE ►
Posted: February 18th, 2013
Peyton, the Wonderlic, and the Evolution of Scouting
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Posted: November 29th, 2012
TDIF: Dan Marino’s Historic Accomplishment
On this date in 1998, Dan Marino became the first player in NFL history to reach 400 career touchdown passes. Known for his powerful arm and quick release, the Dolphins quarterback fired three touchdown passes … MORE ►
Posted: November 14th, 2012
A Look At Week 10 of ‘NFL Turning Point’
Week 10 of “NFL Turning Point” kicks off tonight at 10:00 PM / ET on NBC Sports Network. Also, feel free to join the conversation on Twitter at #NFLTurningPoint.
Now, here’s a sneak peek … MORE ►
Posted: November 13th, 2012
Week 10 Preview of ‘NFL Turning Point’
Editor’s Note: NFL Films Senior Producer John Weiss works on the show “NFL Turning Point.” Here’s his preview on Wednesday’s episode, which premieres at 10 PM / ET on NBC Sports Network.
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Posted: September 9th, 2012
TDIF: Patriots Defeat Colts in Season Opener
Eight years ago today, the New England Patriots defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the 2004 season opener. Before entering the game, Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt had made forty-two straight field goals; that streak ended in … MORE ►
Posted: September 7th, 2012
Week 1 Fantasy Tips from the Playbook War Room: AFC Matchups
Week 1 Fantasy Blog
Welcome back to the NFL Films Fantasy Football Blog. With the NFL season under way, the guys here at Playbook sat down and put together all our thoughts from the countless … MORE ►
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Posted: May 30th, 2012
Cosell Talks: “He’s a Winner”
Recently on my weekly Thursday morning appearance with Ross Tucker on “The Morning Kickoff” on Sirius XM radio, Tucker raised an interesting point on Tom Brady, who is now heading into his 13th season in … MORE ►
Posted: May 4th, 2012
Tales from the Vault: The NFL on SNL
With his pair of Super Bowl rings, Eli Manning no longer stands in his brother’s shadow. But can he outperform Peyton as the host of “Saturday Night Live?” Will he be funnier than Joe Montana? … MORE ►
Posted: March 26th, 2012
Top 100: Peyton Manning
Last year the NFL Players ranked Peyton Manning number 2 on the countdown of The Top 100 Players of 2011. Manning didn’t play a snap of football this past season and the Colts finished … MORE ►
Posted: March 26th, 2012
Will Manning go “Mustard and Brown”?
Peyton Manning has received the blessing of the Broncos first ever quarterback Frank Tripucka to wear Tripucka’s retired number 18 Denver jersey. Barring a “Throwback” event in Denver next season, however, one pleasure Manning may … MORE ►