Turning Randall Cunningham loose was Buddy Ryan’s boldest move

Starting a quarterback like Randall Cunningham in the 1980s wasn’t fashionable. Buddy Ryan didn’t care, and thus a star was born.

Starting a quarterback like Randall Cunningham in the 1980s wasn’t fashionable. Buddy Ryan didn’t care, and thus a star was born.

Andrew Luck, as great as he is, will never play up to contract, or Manning’s ghost

For all that money, Andrew Luck will be expected to outdo what Peyton Manning did for the Colts.He won’t be able to, and no contract can change that.

For all that money, Andrew Luck will be expected to outdo what Peyton Manning did for the Colts.He won’t be able to, and no contract can change that.

For Kirk Cousins, expectations and contract mean the heat is on

The reasons to believe Washington is poised for a big season keep growing. Kirk Cousins isn’t worried about the pressure that creates, but it’s still there.

The reasons to believe Washington is poised for a big season keep growing. Kirk Cousins isn’t worried about the pressure that creates, but it’s still there.

Buddy Ryan’s defensive brilliance still evident in today’s NFL

Yes, he was colorful. But Buddy Ryan’s NFL legacy is all about his defensive brilliance, especially with that terrifying 1985 Bears defense.

Yes, he was colorful. But Buddy Ryan’s NFL legacy is all about his defensive brilliance, especially with that terrifying 1985 Bears defense.

Rex Ryan owns NFL’s offseason trophy, but the Lombardi is another story

The NFL has blown its entire offseason out of proportion, so it’s fitting that Rex Ryan steps in to declare his Bills the winner.

The NFL has blown its entire offseason out of proportion, so it’s fitting that Rex Ryan steps in to declare his Bills the winner.

Don’t be fooled by lack of drama: Andrew Luck extension talks are very big deal

The Colts and Andrew Luck are fine with other players grabbing attention, but the spotlight will find them if training camp opens with no new contract.

The Colts and Andrew Luck are fine with other players grabbing attention, but the spotlight will find them if training camp opens with no new contract.