With NFL mini-camp season kicking off this week it’s time to talk football, is there ever a bad time to talk football? I think not!

Everyone is making bold predictions about what the NFL’s premiere players will be doing in the upcoming season. Will Larry Fitzgerald have another monster year? Will Adrian Peterson rush for 1,700+ years again?

Sure everyone loves the QB who tosses for over 5,000 yards or the guy who has 1,500+ receiving, it’s the dizzying monster stats that make the game exciting and earn superstars massive paydays. But what about the Chad Pennington’s of the league who don’t lead in any statistical categories but provide their team with experience, leadership, consistency and other intangibles that turns a team of duds into a team of studs.

Let’s turn the spot light away from the superstars of the league and focus on some of the most underappreciated players in the NFL today and in the leagues history. (more…)

The perfect prototypical quarterback is normally comprised of certain characteristics: a natural born leader, a player whose heart is his strongest muscle, and a tall powerful frame that commands a presence in the pocket.  Well, for Jeff Garcia, two out of three ain’t bad. But it’s his heart and leadership which have helped the 38-year old veteran prove that he can win time and again, no matter what city he calls home.

Once again, Garcia got the call for the Bucs this weekend after replacing the injured Brian Griese last week, and guided them to a big 27-3 win over division rival Carolina. The cerebral warrior under center was efficient and effective as he managed the game by completing 15 of his 20 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown. (more…)