NFL Preview 2014: First Things First, Lets Talk Top-5 Training Camp Questions

Jay Cutler and the Bears have all the makings of a title contender. Can they put it all together in 2014?
Jay Cutler and the Bears have all the makings of a title contender. Can they put it all together in 2014?

I can’t believe it is that time of year already.

When The Worldwide Leader begins their annual camping trips to places like Flowery Branch, GA, Oxnard, CA, and Bourbonnais, IL that can only mean one thing: training camp is starting for the NFL. Continue reading “NFL Preview 2014: First Things First, Lets Talk Top-5 Training Camp Questions”

National Football League 2014: Some Friends And I Ranked All 32 NFL Quarterbacks, The Results Were Interesting

Joe Flacco and Ben Roesthlisberger both own Super Bowl rings, but didn't get much top-10 love in the rankings
Joe Flacco (average rank: 12.5) and Ben Roesthlisberger (average rank: 11.3) both own Super Bowl rings, but didn’t get much top-10 love in the rankings

I thought it would be fun to ask a few of my friends to rank all 32 starting quarterbacks in the NFL as they saw fit. As you can expect, once some of them (myself included) got into the process they realized that ranking them was more difficult than first thought. Continue reading “National Football League 2014: Some Friends And I Ranked All 32 NFL Quarterbacks, The Results Were Interesting”

Fantasy Football 2013: Week 3 Recap, Week 4 Advice, And The Mike Glennon Project

Terrell Pryor has played his way into QB1 conversation, but steer clear of Matt Flynn if Pryor is out week 4
Terrell Pryor has played his way into QB1 conversation, but steer clear of Matt Flynn if Pryor is out week 4

A day late is better than never, right? So to recap, in my four leagues I am (2-1) and still not satisfied. I think the primary reason for that dissatisfaction are because Ray Rice is hurt (hip) and Colin Kaepernick isn’t playing at a high level as of yet. Speaking of Kaepernick, the prevailing question I’ve had all week is should you be worried about his performance.  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2013: Week 3 Recap, Week 4 Advice, And The Mike Glennon Project”

Fantasy Football 2013: Losing To A Hall of Famer, Unleashing DeAndre Hopkins, Buying The Kansas City Chiefs Defense, & Fantasy Tips For Week 3

Ray Rice's injury could mean opportunity for Bernard Pierce
Ray Rice’s injury could mean opportunity for Bernard Pierce

Another week in the books in Fantasy Football as we march towards the colder weather (unless you live in Southern California then it’s “slightly” colder). Not exactly an inspiring performance this week in my leagues (2-2) Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2013: Losing To A Hall of Famer, Unleashing DeAndre Hopkins, Buying The Kansas City Chiefs Defense, & Fantasy Tips For Week 3”

Fantasy Football 2013: Week 2 Tips, Options For The Injured

Shane Vereen's injury (wrist, out up to four weeks) put a damper on my dynasty league chances
Shane Vereen’s injury (wrist, out up to four weeks) put a damper on my dynasty league chances

It was bittersweet for my Fantasy Football teams this first week. Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2013: Week 2 Tips, Options For The Injured”

2013 Fantasy Football Rookies I Would Plug In Day One Pt. 2: Running Backs

I'm high on this guy in 2013. Just have to get the incumbent out of the way.
I’m high on this guy (Giovani Bernard) in 2013. Now how do we get the incumbent on the same page?

I’m evolving in my fantasy draft strategy since I started playing fantasy football. Continue reading “2013 Fantasy Football Rookies I Would Plug In Day One Pt. 2: Running Backs”

Locker Talk Episode 25! David Burke Pt. 1

Tannehill got a new weapon this offseason in Mike Wallace. Was it enough?
Tannehill got a new weapon this offseason in Mike Wallace. Was it enough?

David Burke stopped by Locker Talk for the first of two parts to discuss the NFL’s offseason moves and all things summer blockbusters.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/lockertalk/2013/05/21/locker-talk-david-burke-pt-1

Bill Belichick, New England Patriots Benefit From Geography, Not Moves Like This

bos_g_belichick-welker_mb_576There’s arrogance, and then there’s Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots.

By now we all know that Wes Welker will no longer be catching passes from Tom Brady. Welker, who was franchised by the Patriots last season, signed with the Denver Broncos for two-years, $12 million dollars. Continue reading “Bill Belichick, New England Patriots Benefit From Geography, Not Moves Like This”

This Isn’t Horseshoes: NFL Contenders Proving Difference Between Almost And Getting It Done

Atlanta had a scare given to them by the lowly Raiders.

Down more than they ever should have been the Falcons rallied furiously and turned what would have been a head scratching loss into a 6-0 beginning to their 2012 football season.

Doesn’t matter who the opponent is or what the box score reads, an “almost win” is still a loss. Continue reading “This Isn’t Horseshoes: NFL Contenders Proving Difference Between Almost And Getting It Done”

NFL Offseason 2012: Philip Rivers Is At A Career Crossroads

AP Photo/Stephan Savoia

 

Marino, Barkley, Ewing, Drexler, Griffey and Tim Brown. When I say those names what comes to mind? Is it legends of their sport without a championship?

Don’t look now, but Philip Rivers is treading dangerously into a category he doesn’t want to be in. And no signs of it getting any better anytime soon.  Continue reading “NFL Offseason 2012: Philip Rivers Is At A Career Crossroads”