Today begins the three day event known as the NFL Draft. Hundreds of young kids will get the opportunity to realize their dream of making an NFL roster. I wanted to talk to someone who helps make those dreams a reality from a business standpoint. Continue reading “Ep. 4: Evan Brennan, NFLPA Certified Agent”
ESPN NFL reporter, Jim Trotter, joined me on the podcast to discuss recent player’s early retirement (2:00), players lives beyond football(4:00), The Los Angeles Rams/ San Diego Chargers relocation (11:00), sports journalism’s changing nature (13:30), and his book, Junior Seau: The Life and Death of a Football Icon (25:00).
Rodney K. Smith, Director of Sports Law for Arizona State University, joined me to discuss a range of topics including NCAA policy changes (5:00), agent counsel for high school recruits (10:00), athletes and social change (20:00), and more.
News flash:Â NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, makes a lot of money.Â
All jokes aside, there is something I can’t seem to wrap my mind around: How is it that since 2006 Goodell, who has made $180.5 million dollars since succeeding Paul Tagliabue in August of 2006, has managed to make such a staggering amount despite, really, only succeeding at one thing: fleecing the players in collective bargaining agreement. Continue reading “NFL 2016: Roger Goodell Makes A Lot Of Money, But Remember Who He Works For”
Week 8.
That was when my decision was made that the Denver Broncos had a defense we all needed to pay attention to.
Continue reading “Super Bowl 50: Thoughts On The Panthers, Broncos, Cam And Then Some”
I struggled trying to figure out who had the edge in this game. Continue reading “Super Bowl 50 Preview: Broncos, Panthers Could See An Epic Finish”
If you haven’t yet, check out my AFC Championship Game thoughts and prediction, here.Â
Two points. One half.
That’s the reason I’m writing about the Carolina Panthers hosting the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Continue reading “2015 NFL Playoffs: NFC Championship All About The Run Game”
Last week I mentioned how important the coaches would be in determining their teams fates. In the case of the Steelers and Chiefs, that was the case. Continue reading “2015 NFL Playoffs: AFC Championship Will Come Down To Efficiency”
There is a lot to like about the AFC match ups this weekend and it a lot of the intrigue starts with the coaches. You didn’t read that wrong Continue reading “NFL Playoffs 2015: Defense And Survival The Theme Of AFC Playoffs”
One of the best parts about sports, for me, is the competition when something is on the line. It’s that competition when you’re so close to achieving the ultimate goal that makes everything about practicing and playing worth it. Which is why this week’s NFC Divisional match ups has me so excited for football this weekend. Continue reading “NFL Playoffs 2015: NFC Divisional Round A Proving Ground For Packers, Seahawks”