Blogcasting the National Football League, Blogcasting the NFL
As a member of the Pro Football Writers of America, I have a vote in the Annual PFWA Awards. Below are the five categories, the nominees, and who I voted for.
Horrigan Award (for the person — not a player or team PR staffer — who helped the media best do its job last season):

Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner. Roger’s background in NFL public relations and his understanding of our jobs have helped improve the lines of communication between the media and teams. His appearances at our writers meetings at the Super Bowl, where he …read more

Blogging the National Football League, Blogging the NFL
This was sort of an unusual appointment, but it’s the second such NFL head coach hiring in the past month. Seattle Seahawks defensive assistant Jim Mora Jr. was named the team’s new head coach — in 2009! That’s right, Coach Mora will continue to serve as defensive assistant while current head coach Mike Holmgren returns for one more season. The ‘Hawks just didn’t want to waste any time in naming his successor. Seattle is not the first NFL team to designate a successor coach. The Indianapolis Colts recently announced Jim Caldwell as the …read more

Blogging the National Football League, Blogging the NFL
First, Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy said he was coming back. Now, Seattle Seahawks head coach and GM Mike Holmgren has decided to complete the final year of his contract before resigning in 2009. This is good news for Seahawks fans. During his nine years in Seattle, Coach Holmgren has compiled an 86-68 record and guided the Seahawks to five division titles. During his announcement presser yesterday he said:
“Kathy (his wife) and I came to a decision this weekend to finish my contract, and we’re very happy about it. We’re going to …read more

Blogging the National Football League, Blogging the NFL
The NFL playoffs begin today and tomorrow with Wild Card Weekend. This afternoon, the Washington Redskins play at the Seattle Seahawks (NBC, 4:30 PM ET) and this evening, the Jacksonville Jaguars visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (NBC, 8:00 PM ET). Wild Card Weekend continues tomorrow with the New York Giants at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (FOX, 1:00 PM ET) and the Tennessee Titans traveling to face the San Diego Chargers (CBS, 4:30 PM ET).
Today’s game between the Washington Redskins and Seattle Seahawks will feature two of the most successful coaches in NFL history in …read more