Reminder: Next week, we'll have Jim from Conquest Chronicles on to chat about the Pac 10 and Anthony Pilcher to talk Notre Dame. The guys will also analyze the non-BCS conferences and identify some potential BCS party crashers. Be sure to tune in!

By Erik Bell
ebell@pigskinpodcast.com

Are you ready for some football? I know I am after watching the Indians for the past few months. Over the next month or so, I'll be previewing the upcoming football seasons for the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns. Both are seasons full of promise and great expectations, but will those expectations be met?

Over the weekend, Erik Bell will analyze the first half of Ohio State's schedule. Remember, you can access our blog archives by clicking here.

Also, coming up next week are our final two college conference previews: We'll chat with Jim from Conquest Chronicles, a Southern Cal blog, and Anthony Pilcher, from the Notre Dame Football Forum.

 

By Andy Barch
abarch@pigskinpodcast.com

I'll put my bitterness and total disregard for reality television aside when I discuss Jason Taylor. He's a great player, and he's been a sack machine throughout his brilliant, borderline-hall-of-fame career. He's registered double-digit sacks six times in his 11-year career. However, at 33 years old, I don't know how much he has left in the tank. He's gone on record before that he's not sure if he has more than one year left in him.

Tomorrow's blog series continues with Andy "Bull" Barch's take on the world of football. You can browse through our previous blog entries here. Coming up next week on the Podcast we'll be previewing the Pac-10 Conference as well as those lowly non-BCS schools and Independents (ahem Notre Dame).

By Nick Seuberling
seubs@pigskinpodcast.com

Last week, I mentioned in my post that I shouldn't even bother writing about the Bengals until there is something worth writing about. I honestly still believe they are not worth devoting such precious web space to, but I have a pretty dramatic admission: I think I drank the Ocho Cinco Kool-Aid.

Tomorrow, Nick Seuberling follows up his wildly successful blog debut, and Friday, Andy Barch takes his turn. Don't forget, you can read all of our blogs by accessing our archives.

 

By Brian George
bgeorge@pigskinpodcast.com

I'm sure many college football fans, and more specifically, Clemson fans, remember the great story of Ray Ray McElrathbey, who despite juggling a full college schedule and the rigors of ACC football, took custody of his younger brother after their mother struggled with cocaine addiction.

Erik Bell will be back this weekend and back in his usual spot, Tuesday, next week. You can access our blog archives by clicking here.

In the meantime: Tomorrow, we'll have Todd Jones from Roll Bama Roll on to talk Alabama and the SEC; Nick, Brian and I will also make our picks for the worst NFL team in 2008.

Be sure to tune in!

 

By Joel Hammond
jhammond@pigskinpodcast.com

Every year, it seems there's an NFL team that is somewhat of a darling among pundits; perhaps it's a team that has underachieved but still has plenty of potential, or perhaps it's a team that has had success but is ready to take the next step.

Coming this week: We've got previews of the Big XII, with Robert Cassidy of Go Power Cat, and the SEC, with Todd from Roll Bama Roll.

Also, be sure to check on all of our blogs by clicking on our archives.

 

By Joel Hammond
jhammond@pigskinpodcast.com

We've discussed it here a number of times, on our NFC South preview show and in our discussion of players with the most pressure on them; I also mentioned it in my chat with John White from Cat Crave, a Carolina Panthers blog.

But just in case everyone doesn't know where I stand, let's tackle (see what I did there?) it one more time: The Saints' offense is under a lot of pressure for the 2008 season, mainly because the Saints' defense could be monumentally improved.

Coming up next week: We've got previews of the Big XII, with Robert Cassidy of Go Power Cat, and the SEC, with Todd from Roll Bama Roll.

Also, be sure to check on all of our blogs by clicking on our archives.

 

By Andy Barch
abarch@pigskinpodcast.com

Think about these names: Junior Seau, Brett Favre, Warren Sapp, Larry Allen, Jonathan Ogden and Michael Strahan. Five out of those six players have already announced their retirement, and in 2013, only five will become first-ballot Hall of Famers. While it may not be a question right now, if Seau decides to hang 'em up, the question will be: Which of these six superstars will be left off the Hall of Fame Class of 2013.

The Green Bay Press Gazette and the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel are reporting that the Packers have contacted the Dolphins about a possible deal for Jason Taylor.

From the ESPN.com story:

Packers defensive coordinator Bob Sanders is familiar with Taylor from his time on former Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt's staff in Miami.

 

Editors note: Don't forget to check out our full archive of new posts which can be found here.  Tomorrow: Andy Barch writes about the Football Hall of Fame.


By Nick Seuberling
seubs@pigskinpodcast.com

For those of you who know me, you know about my love for Notre Dame and Cincinnati Bengals football. It's a love that runs deep despite both teams struggling in recent years (OK, it's more like decades, but you get my drift). Instead of using this space to go on and on about two teams who do not deserve to be talked about, I decided that I would dedicate my first blog post to a man who introduced me to that love of football, my father Phil.

Editor's note: Our full-staff blogs are in full effect, a full archive of which can be found here. Tomorrow: Nick Seuberling writes about a special relationship.

 

By Brian George
bgeorge@pigskinpodcast.com

Christmas.

Birthday.

Fantasy Football draft.

Three days I look forward to every year, and the latter just may be the best.

Presents are great, sure, but do I really need that new necktie or box of Titleist Pro Vs I'll surely duck-hook into the woods? For my money, I'll take the No. 1 overall pick in my fantasy draft and watch LaDainian Tomlinson or Adrian Peterson carry me to fantasy immortality.

Editor's note: This week, we unveil our daily lineup of bloggers, with Erik Bell kicking us off on Tuesdays. Tomorrow: Brian George.

 

By Erik Bell
PigskinPodcast.com

Have you ever had someone you know in a relationship and thought, "Boy, that match is almost too good to be true?" Then, two years later, you found out it was too good to be true?

Editor's note: As we announced yesterday, the staff at the Pigskin Podcast will be doing more blogging, starting next week. It's a way to provide you, our listeners and readers, a better look into our personalities and to keep fresh content on the site. There will be a byline on each entry, so that you know which of the five staff members is writing.

I figured I'd get the party started a little early, as we have no second show this week. Enjoy!

 

By Joel Hammond
PigskinPodcast.com

A word to the Bears: Be patient.