Category Archives: The Lofton Files
The Lofton Files: Breaking up is hard to do
A little more than a year ago, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer decided he had had enough. He wanted a divorce. After eight long seasons he didn’t want to be a Bengal any more. Palmer got his wish and a last-minute trade to the Oakland Raiders was ushered in by… Read More »The Lofton Files: A Sunday night masterpiece
This Sunday night’s game between the Houston Texans and the Chicago Bears could be a masterpiece. And like art, as with all things, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Pablo Picasso was considered one of the “Modern Masters” and I’ve heard a few people calling this Bears defense… Read More »
The Lofton Files: The Mid-Season Loftys!
It’s that time of year again. The 2012 NFL season has reached Week 9 and, with most of teams having played 8 games, it’s time to hand out the Mid-Season Lofty Awards. In case you missed out last season, let me bring you back up to speed. Loftys are awarded… Read More »The Lofton Files: An early Christmas present
For me, calling games for Westwood One Sports is like being a kid at Christmas. Every game is another gift under the tree – a surprise waiting inside. And though the wrapping might be prettier on some, the treasure inside the box covered by ragged old newspapers can sometimes be… Read More »The Lofton Files: It’s a Monday Night party
I played my first game against the Detroit Lions in the old Pontiac Silverdome back in September of 1978. Winner! Coached my first game with the Chargers in 2002 against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Winner! My first NFL game as a broadcaster was for the Carolina Panthers… Read More »The Lofton Files: Texas’ Team
There’s a football team in Texas and it’s not the Dallas Cowboys. Sure, we’ve learned over the years that the Cowboys are America’s Team, but take I-45 south from Big D for about four hours and you’ll find another place where they play a little football. The Houston Texans moved… Read More »