There is no quarterback in the NFL whose public perception is as far removed from reality as Jay Cutler. Based on my extensive experience, I can say with certainty Cutler is not acknowledged as a top-10 NFL quarterback entering the …
Posted: April 12th, 2012
Cosell Talks: What’s at a Premium
During a recent Twitter binge I was asked a great question, and it’s one that directly relates to the NFL draft: If I were building an NFL team from scratch, what three positions would I make my top priorities? The …
Posted: March 26th, 2012
Cosell Talks: Tebow, Sanchez, & New York, New York
Upon reflection, I believe Tim Tebow was traded to the right team. This is a football opinion, not one based on his marketing or cultural icon value. In many ways, Rex Ryan and the New York Jets are contrarians. Their …
Posted: March 9th, 2012
Cosell Talks: The Michael Vick Project
Let’s take a step back from impending free agency, and discuss a player I believe faces the most important offseason of his career. I’m speaking of Michael Vick, the spectacular yet inconsistent quarterback of the Eagles.
It’s been 11 years …
Posted: February 23rd, 2012
Cosell Talks: Matt Flynn and the Art of Quarterbacking
Rewind to New Year’s Day. On that cold and windy afternoon at Lambeau Field, Matt Flynn’s second NFL start produced 480 passing yards and six touchdowns, the final one with 1:10 left in the fourth quarter. It was the winning …