Brown retires as Patriots' career-leader in receptions Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Troy Brown retired Thursday after 15 seasons with the New England Patriots in which he set a team record for most career receptions. The wide receiver, who hasn't played this season, made the announcement at a news conference on Thursday attended by team owner Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick. Rick Stewart/Getty Images Troy Brown was one of a number of notable players selected in the eighth... Read Full Story

Wow. A few upsets in the league. I will be back tomorrow to comment further. I have a lot to do tonight so for now, I will be posting the quick takes on key games from NFL.com Enjoy! NFL.COM QUICK TAKES: Quick Take: Bills edge reeling Redskins NFL.com It was over when ... The Bills stuffed Redskins RB Clinton Portis for a 4-yard gain on 3rd-and-8 with 1:06 to play... Read Full Story

It's that time again boys and girls...Last week was a horrible, horrible week for the Sports Hut as far as picks are concerned. I will say, I knew the picks that I made last week were very gutsy to begin with, so I don't have much to complain about. I even went out on a limb and said the Eagles would take the Patriots down ON THE ROAD. I know, I know. In my defense, the Eagles put up more than decent fight. This week I will return to picking as I normally would. So here they are: my week 13... Read Full Story

Well, well, weeeelll...Interesting game in Dallas tonight. What was supposed to be a showdown of NFC quarterbacks Brett Favre, and Tony Romo turned out to be nothing more than a half-assed comeback attempt on Green Bay's part. Brett Favre left the game in the second quarter with an elbow injury, effectively taking Green Bay out of the game. I'm honestly not convinced that the better team won tonight. Call me crazy, but Green Bay seems to have the more complete team right now (other than the... Read Full Story

Hello! and welcome back to the Sports Hut for my week 13 NFL power rankings. Another interesting week in g the league. Some teams have moved around this week in my eyes after seeing a number of poor performances, and a bunch of really good ones as well. So here are my rankings along with an explanation for each. WEEK 13 NFL POWER RANKINGS 1) New England Patriots (11-0): Alright. I have already aired my issues with the Patriots in one of the Quick Take posts. I don't think this team is... Read Full Story

Hey folks, short post tonight. Just wanted to touch on the tragic loss of Redskins pro-bowl safety Sean Taylor today. Taylor was shot in his home early Monday morning during the course of an apparent burglary. Two shots were fired, one missing him and the other striking his femoral artery in his leg. He was rushed to a Miami area hospital where his prognosis appeared to improve after he squeezed a nurse's hand. Unfortunately Taylor passed away earlier today as a result of blood loss. He never... Read Full Story

***NFL.com*** Jason Bridge / US PRESSWIRERicky Williams returned to the NFL and rushed for 15 yards on six attempts. See the highlights, here. It was over when ... Jeff Reed's 24-yard field goal broke a scoreless tie with 17 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The Steelers were able to swallow up Ted Ginn, Jr. on the ensuing kickoff and held on for the victory. Game ball Reed earns the honor for his kick. The field goal was not a chip... Read Full Story

Before we get to the quick take, I have to express my frustration with the Patriots. For 11 weeks now the Pats have been the talk of the NFL. "One of the best, if not the best team to ever come through the league." That's what I hear most often, and I have found myself saying the same thing at times. More recently I have changed my mind. First, they exhibit no class by running up 30-40 point spreads on opposing teams who already know they won't win. What the hell is the point of that? You end... Read Full Story

***NFL.com*** It was over when ... Gus Frerotte fumbled on fourth-and-goal with the Rams on the verge of a potential game-winning touchdown with 27 seconds left. The Seahawks had stopped Steven Jackson just short of a touchdown on third down, setting up the Rams' final play from scrimmage. Jeff Roberson / Associated PressJosh Wilson's kickoff return kept the sagging Seahawks in the game in the first half. » Check out the... Read Full Story

Ok, so the first part of the week went pretty well for me as you can see. I went 3-0. I can't say that it was terribly hard to go 3-0 with the games that were going on though! The rest of this week has some good looking games that could go either way. So here are the rest of my picks for the week! ***New Orleans (4-6) @ Carolina Panthers (4-6): Not a game that would I, personally, would want to watch. Its a battle of NFC mediocrity when these two teams take the field this Sunday. I don't... Read Full Story