Edgerrin James looked great on Saturday,  proving to us that even high powered blogs like ours can be wrong.  

For those of you completely translucent to the Cardinals this season, we recap…

Earlier this season, he lost his starting job to the rookie Tim Hightower. His request to be released was rebuffed, and he said last week that he did not plan on being back with the Cardinals next year. He said his idea of playing running back was not to block in pass protection 50 times a game.

So, on Saturday he rushed for 73 yards on 16 carries.  Most of his yardage came after contact against a tough Falcon defense, like the Edge of years past.  

“It’s playoff football, man…It really has nothing to do with proving something to somebody,” James, 30, said. “Once I feel like I can’t play, I won’t go play the game. I’m not in a situation where I have to play. If I couldn’t play at a high level, I would hang it up.”

Juice:  Edge is NOT related to Tracy Chapman.  Quit asking.  Note:  Play the following track while reading this post for emotional impact…

Packers head coach Mike McCarthy made a few moves today that make him a candidate for Juice Coach of the Year.  More specifically, the weeble-wobble coach fired his Defensive Coordinator and staff.  

According to sources, The Green Bay Packers have released six assistant coaches, Head Coach Mike McCarthy announced Monday morning. Those released are Defensive Coordinator Bob Sanders, Defensive Ends Coach Carl Hairston, Defensive Tackles Coach Robert Nunn, Secondary Coach Kurt Schottenheimer, Defensive Nickel Package/Cornerbacks Coach Lionel Washington and Strength & Conditioning Coordinator Rock Gullickson. 

“These are difficult decisions,” McCarthy said. “I hold each of these men in high regard on a personal level, and I want to thank them for their service to the Green Bay Packers.”

Juice:  This move by McCarthy saves his career as well as GM Ted Thompson’s.  FYI, we think Ted Thompson has done a decent job in Green Bay.  What does his posture say in this pic?  Next. 

Is Britney?  Does she have?  When did she get?  Jugs?  

Britney Spears is today’s Morning Wood presenter because, quite frankly, she looks very impressive.  Especially when you compare her to the Britney of not long ago.   

In the news….Did abstinence-only programs fail the nations youth?  

Here’s a look at 19 cool products, that are almost impossible to use. 

Here’s 10 things you should never say to a porn star…and number one is, “I wanna take you out on a “real” date. 

In NFL news, it looks like Brett the Vet may be retiring.

Falcons coach Mike Smith is the AP Coach of the Year….we don’t disagree, we don’t agree.   The clear coach of the year was Romeo.  He never gave up.

Former Giant Mark Ingram was busted for fraud and money laundering….then disappearing to beautiful Flint, Michigan.  He was found in a hotel there and will likely do hard time with Bubba. 

The 2011 Pro Bowl may be played at the new Cowboys Stadium, and hopefully Jessica Simpson will sing the national anthem. 

Juice:  See you in an hour for more exciting pictures and stories.  Don’t go far, dammit.    PS- Here’s the NFL playoff bracket, compliments of Steven, over at CBS…

The DSRL sounds alot like the “DSL”, which in texting shortcut stands for “D*ck Sucking Lips”.  For example, “OMG, did u see that chicks DSLs?  I need 2 get me sums.”  In this case, it stands for the Double Stuf Racing League.

Please take a moment to watch yet another Peyton Manning commercial, which actually wasn’t that bad.

Eli steals the scene at 20 seconds.  Is he the new Peyton?  In a fight between the Williams sisters and the Manning sisters, who’d win?  Answer these questions on your time, not ours.  

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 26-14 in NFL Wildcard Playoffs on Sunday.

The play of the game for us was when Brian “B-Dub” Westbrook caught a short pass out of the backfield and humped 71-yards for a touchdown midway through the fourth quarter.  

The Eagles spoiled the Vikings’ first home playoff game in eight years. Said McSlabb after the game: 

“I’ve seen this team have confidence in each other and try to have one another’s back,” McNabb said. “What you’re seeing is a team playing with a lot of energy, playing with emotion, and just having fun.”

Juice:  Fox cameras were all over Johnson’s play sheet.  Are any of these defenses on Madden 09?  Do you even care?  Did we break up?

The Arizona Cardinals upset the Atlanta Falcons yesterday with a huge NFC Wildcard win.  But the big story of the day was the endzone celebration following the safety on Matty Ice.  Watch the video, and know that you just witnessed your first gay porn video…or second, perv.  

To break up the celebration, NFL official, Ben Dover, puts a fist in it…. 

[Original Photo provided by “The Man”]

Wow.  You did see the Arizona Cardinals upset Matty Ice, didn’t you?  And you did see the Chargers upset Peyton Fivehead, right?  

Then, you probably saw the 10-15 shots that NBC cameras took of the Charger Jugs Cheerleaders on the sidelines….  Colts OLB, Clint Session,  kindly told cameras “to get the f*ck away” after the game….and Matt Millen really did a good job of explaining how football success happens  something with Bob Costas and Bussy.   

Big games on Sunday….stay tuned.

[Sometimes we at NFLJuice share “Non-NFL” related material, lessons, or facts. This is one of those times. Don’t be mad.]

It’s Saturday night and you’ve been drinking Patron all day, straight out of the bottle.  By now, “everything” looks good.  

So here comes the challenge, tough guy.  If we were to offer you 1 million dollars and gift card to Applebees, would you let this beauty queen play with your genitalia for three hours?  If there were starving children in Africa depending on your decision, would it matter?  

Don’t answer, we already know you would…..sicko.  

We’d like to congratulate the 2008 Fantasy Blogger Classic winner, Michael McNeil, of the website The Hazean.  

McNeil edged out Nik Richie’s The Dirty to take the trucker hat.  Third place went to us as we brought down world renowned sports blog,  The Big Lead.  

For those of you who did not attend our Fantasy Banquet this year, here’s a photo of the winner.  (Note:  Nik Richie did NOT attend due to prior obligations with ‘Sam and Linds’.)  

The big news today is….WTF happened to Alabama last night at the Sugar Bowl?  Way to show up, Saban.   

Big wildcard games today across the NFL.  Matt “I’m not 40 years old” Ryan and the Falcons travel to Arizona, and Peyton Mannerd and the Colts travel to San Diego.  

We look forward to an exciting weekend of football and will keep you updated on any developments or unusual outcomes.

A few links from our colleagues…. 

Colts Chargers Preview - Past the Pylon

Dolphins at Ravens Preview - BetVega Babes

Auburn hottie - Sons of Bill Simmons

Fantasy sleepers playoffs - The Hazean

The Bowl game schedule - Game Owl

Dave interviews a British NFL fan - Tailgating Ideas

Rutgers fan double fisting - Busted Coverage

More Charles Barkley partying - Don Chavez

That’s not Tim Tebow, is it? - The Big Lead

This Kim Smith is hotter than the Kim Smith you know - Salty Milk

Fat Albert in the hood part 1 - Phils Knows Best

Robbie Maddison is ballsy - With Leather

Jason Whitlock is still salty at Deadspin - Deadspin

20 MySpace girls who might like - Uncoached

*Visit the Bodog Sportsbook for sexy bets on todays games. 

Peyton Manning is the Biggest Forehead NFL MVP.

The commercialized quarterback won 32 of 50 votes, with four votes going to Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington, and four going to Falcons running back Michael Turner.

Said Peyton:

“I know it’s an individual award, but . . . truly, in my opinion, a team award,” Manning said.  “It’s been the most rewarding regular season that I’ve been a part of in my 11 years, and I have to believe a lot of the other players and even coaches might feel the same way.”

Others receiving votes were Steelers linebacker James Harrison (3), Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (3), Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (2), Titans running back Chris Johnson (1), and Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner (1).

Juice:  It’s hard to hate Peyton….Congrats to the Mannerd family.   (Yawn).  Next.  

Cardinals Running Back (’Jogging Back’ actually) Edgerinn “poopie diaper” James is threatening to be finished after this season is over.

“I think the feeling is mutual,” James said, according to the Arizona Republic.  ”It’s not something I’m going to contest….I can’t go through this again.  I didn’t come here to block.  I’m not an offensive lineman.”

In response, ESPN’s Tim Hasselbeck said that James will start in the playoff game against the Falcons, and that James will play more than rookie Tim Hightower, who gradually evolved into the starter.

Juice:  PDD (Poopy Diaper Disease) is a serious condition that develops when a running back loses all second effort and hole-hitting ability.  It can be caused from repetitive injury (Shaun Alexander) or from poor attitude (Edge).   *For more information, consult your physician.