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The Lofton Files: The Weakest Link
Everyone in the NFL is three-fourths of the way through the season with 12 games in the books. And if your team is in first place in December, it probably feels like things are sailing along just fine....
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The Lofton Files: The Silver and Black
My regular busy schedule got an added bonus last week, as I was in attendance at three NFL games over an eight-day span. Of course, there were my normal Sunday Night Football affairs for Dial Global as...
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The Lofton Files: Crowning a new king
Ever notice how you can’t get through the checkout stand at your local grocery store without soaking in all the latest news and gossip? Well, across the pond in jolly ol’ England, Kate Middleton and...
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The Lofton Files: Hail to the RGIII
There is no better way to point out the popularity of Robert Griffin III than to just look at the numbers. The Redskins’ #10 is the top seller of all NFL jerseys. More than Eli, more that Peyton, more...
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The Lofton Files: The 2012 Loftys
By definition, The Loftys are an award that’s given to those who preformed above and beyond the call of duty – i.e. their performances were “lofty.” So yes, there are plenty of awards out there, but...
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The Lofton Files: Daydreaming about etouffee
Can you believe we’re less than a month away from Super Bowl XLVII? It’s time to take a look backwards before we secure our reservations for New Orleans and some good Cajun cooking. Way back in...
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The Lofton Files: Remembering the greatest comeback in playoff history
Among his many great quotes, Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.” You’ve got to play every game, every play with that attitude, no matter what the scoreboard...
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The Lofton Files: Super Bowl Brothers
Well, how about that? Super Bowl brothers! Not unlike Soul Brothers! I was listening to my local talk radio the other day and the two hosts were amazed at the fact that two brothers would be squaring...
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The Lofton Files: Pondering the Super Bowl over bread pudding
NEW ORLEANS — Bread pudding. That’s has been my weakness here at Super Bowl XLVII. I arrived along with my wife Beverly on Sunday evening and Sunday evening I had bread pudding at the hotel restaurant....
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The Lofton Files: Every play counts
I had a great view of the 49ers’ last offensive play of Super Bowl XLVII. I was on the San Francisco sideline. Michael Crabtree was split wide right — right in front of me — with his front foot on the...
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The Lofton Files: Who’s Driving?
In a quarterback-driven league, it’s always good to know who’s behind the wheel and whether they have their foot on the gas or the brakes. Here’s a quick snapshot of ten guys with their hands at...
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The Lofton Files: Broken Records
You know the old saying, “Records are made to be broken?” Sure, it’s a great quote, but whoever said it didn’t have a record that was on the verge of being broken. Last year Adrian Peterson was...
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The Lofton Files: Dumb Stuff
There used to be a time when football players were referred to as dumb jocks. Nothing could be further from the truth. Many players are quite bright and football is more complicated now than ever...
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The Lofton Files: The Mid-season Loftys
Week 8 is in the books and that means it’s time to hand out the Mid-Season Loftys. If you’re new to The Lofton Files, the Loftys are awards that go to players, teams or coaches that have gone above and...
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The Lofton Files: Pretenders and Contenders
It’s never too early to wonder about your first-place team. As we embark on Week 10, we’re just past the halfway point with a few teams yet to enjoy their bye weeks, and that means it’s time to...
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The Lofton Files: A Week in the Life of an NFL Assistant Coach
I have spent the last 35 years of my life in and around the NFL, first as a player for 16 seasons from 1978 to 1993, then as a broadcaster: from 1994-2001 doing studio shows with CNN, preseason games...
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The Lofton Files: Ain’t Gonna Be No Rematch
Do you remember the post-fight embrace and conversation between Apollo Creed and Rocky Balboa in Rocky? It went something like this: “Ain’t gonna be no rematch.” “Don’t want one.” And so it is with the...
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The Lofton Files: Thankful for the NFL
Well, well, well. As we all get ready to stuff ourselves with turkey and feast on a tripleheader of Thanksgiving NFL action, it’s time to reflect on all that we’re thankful for in professional...
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The Lofton Files: Passing grades
At last week’s Sunday Night Football game in our nation’s capital I got a chance to talk with NFLPA CEO DeMaurice Smith. Smith oversaw the last collective bargaining agreement, which hammered out 10...
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The Lofton Files: The weather outside is frightful, but the NFL is so delightful
I played and coached in my share of games with challenging weather situations over my 16 years as a player and seven as an NFL wide receivers coach. I think that’s the great thing about the NFL. You...
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