Balzer's NFL Blog

Stick a Fork in the Pro Bowl

Stick a Fork in the Pro Bowl

Howard Balzer

January 25 Earlier in the season, I was doing a weekly H-Bomb that became a personal embarrassment because I kept losing. Frankly, that’s not fun. FULL STORY

Can Current Trend Last?

Can Current Trend Last?

Howard Balzer

January 18 It's unlikely the NFL will ever evolve into a league of running quarterbacks. However, it is intriguing to wonder how long the apparent FULL STORY

Kaepernick Catapults 49ers to Conference Title Game

Kaepernick Catapults 49ers to Conference Title Game

Howard Balzer

January 14 The controversy swirled for most of the second half of the season after San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh decided to stick with quarterback FULL STORY

Denver's loss continues a No. 1 seed trend

Denver's loss continues a No. 1 seed trend

Howard Balzer

January 13 Well, at least Matt Bryant saved the Atlanta Falcons from being another No. 1 seed FULL STORY

What Drives Aaron Rodgers?

What Drives Aaron Rodgers?

Howard Balzer

January 11 It’s talked about often, the words quarterback Aaron Rodgers said in 2005 when he was drafted by the Green Bay Packers FULL STORY

Playoffs, coaching carousel in full force

Playoffs, coaching carousel in full force

Howard Balzer

January 07 Is the NFC heading toward a conference championship game that will be the ultimate in payback? Don’t be shocked. FULL STORY

NFL's "Black Monday" = "Moronic Monday"

NFL's "Black Monday" = "Moronic Monday"

Howard Balzer

January 04 Many have dubbed it “Black Monday,” the day after the end of the NFL regular season when league owners or general managers get caught up in tidal waves FULL STORY

Brown’s Actions an Affront to the Game

Brown’s Actions an Affront to the Game

Howard Balzer

December 28 In an era where there is now intense scrutiny on the health and safety of NFL players, it was startling to hear former NFL tackle Lomas Brown FULL STORY

Steven Jackson's professionalism Shines Through

Steven Jackson's professionalism Shines Through

Howard Balzer

December 14 Forgive St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson if there are a swirl of emotions during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. FULL STORY