OK, so the MVP isn't going to shock anyone, nor will the players of the year. But surprises like Mike Smith and Tony Sparano make awards worth giving, Pete Prisco says.
The Jags, Packers and Saints are candidates, but the hyped Cowboys, who finish No. 13, are the NFL's biggest bust of 2008. Pete Prisco says there's plenty of blame to go around in Dallas, from the top down.
Donovan McNabb seems to revel in it. Under fire most of the season, Philly's QB throws two TDs in the Eagles' 44-6 crushing of the Cowboys to claim the final NFC playoff berth. Pete Prisco says McNabb proves his critics wrong -- again.
The city of Detroit has taken enough blows to floor 'Hitman' Hearns, and the Lions -- flirting with 0-16 -- is the icing on this crummy cake. First step in repairing this mess? Improve at quarterback, Pete Prisco says.
The Panthers were oh so close to hosting the NFC for the postseason. But just one week later they face the real possibility of being stuck with the No. 5 seed, Pete Prisco says.
The AFC road to the Super Bowl goes through Nashville after the Titans defeat the Steelers 31-14. Tennessee's defense rises to the occasion and Pete Prisco wouldn't be surprised if D-coach Jim Schwartz leaves for a top job.
Indy isn't winning the AFC South, but it's headed to the playoffs after a 31-24 comeback victory in Jacksonville. Peyton Manning's performance -- 364 yards, three TDs -- should wrap up the MVP award, Pete Prisco says.
The 2008 season for Jacksonville began with thoughts of a Super Bowl. It will soon end with echoes of Richard Collier's shooting, the Mike Peterson-Jack Del Rio feud and more drama than any NFL team should suffer through, Pete Prisco says.
Philip Rivers. Quintin Mikell. Steve Slaton. Chad Greenway. Not the biggest names in league, but they're worthy of the Pro Bowl. They aren't going to Hawaii, however, and Pete Prisco knows why: reputation.
We were putting the Titans and Giants on a plane for Tampa. Then the Texans and Cowboys stepped in, showing us that the Super Bowl is no sure thing for Tennessee and New York. This is not the time to go cold, Pete Prisco says.
Controversy? Not the Cowboys. Not on Sunday night. Dallas' fiery pass-rush defense overpowers the Giants, leading to a 20-8 win. Despite a week full of turmoil, the 'Boys act like teammates on the field, Pete Prisco says.
Fans having equal input in choosing who goes to the Pro Bowl? Humbug on that, says Pete Prisco, who uses his Insider position to choose the players who really deserve the honor.
Make a prediction often enough, eventually it's going to come in. So it goes for Pete Prisco and the Cardinals after Arizona finally wins the NFC West, its first division title in 33 years.
Coach John Fox saves his job with some Smash and Dash. The Bucs suffer both in a big way as Carolina's duo of Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams runs wild in a 38-23 victory. His job seems pretty safe now, Pete Prisco says.
Think great QBs and come up with one who had a rookie season as strong as Matt Ryan. Pete Prisco says only Dan Marino's was better, and he reserves the right to amend that ranking at playoff time.
No one talks about the Bucs' defense. They aren't exactly a fun n' gun team, but they win, like beating Drew Brees and New Orleans 23-20. Pay attention now so you're not surprised when this D is making noise in January, Pete Prisco says.
Control the football, good things happen. Give it away, bad things happen. So it's no mystery the Giants, experts at holding on to the ball, are the best team in the league, Pete Prisco says.
Why are the Giants so good? For starters, they don't have a porous line -- and that's no song and dance. Pete Prisco says Diehl, Seubert, O'Hara, Snee and McKenzie should share league MVP honors.
Pretty or not, the Steelers get the job done again. Pittsburgh muzzles the Cowboys' high-powered offense and rallies for a 20-13 win. Don't blame Dallas; it faced a D best described in one word: special, Pete Prisco says.
Why are the Giants so good? For starters, they don't have a porous line -- and that's no song and dance. Pete Prisco says Diehl, Seubert, O'Hara, Snee and McKenzie should share league MVP honors.
Control the football, good things happen. Give it away, bad things happen. So it's no mystery the Giants, experts at holding on to the ball, are the best team in the league, Pete Prisco says.
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