Jim Trotter Pens Junior Seau: The Life And Death Of A Football Icon; Gives Us Important Understanding Through Insight

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Junior Seau was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame after a 20-year career that included 12 trips to the Pro Bowl and six All-Pro selections.

Junior Seau was a lot of things to a lot of people. A San Diego sports icon, a business man, a husband, a father, a son. He lived a life that, to many looking on from the outside in, was as charmed as any individual could live. Continue reading “Jim Trotter Pens Junior Seau: The Life And Death Of A Football Icon; Gives Us Important Understanding Through Insight”

Fantasy Football 2015: Jeff Janis, Ty Montgomery Among Fantasy Football “Names To Know” For Injury & Suspension Replacements

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Jeff Janis has the opportunity to put up big numbers in the absence of Jordy Nelson. (Jason Vinlove/USA Today sports)

It’s already been a tough preseason for some fantasy football notables.

Within the span of ten days owners were no longer able to depend on the services of Jordy Nelson and Kelvin Benjamin; and within the span of four days owners very nearly lost Mike Evans and Randall Cobb.

Such is the nature of the real life NFL.  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Jeff Janis, Ty Montgomery Among Fantasy Football “Names To Know” For Injury & Suspension Replacements”

About Last Year: Previewing The Carolina Panthers 2015 Playoff Outlook

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Consistency plagued the Panthers in 2014. Will Cam Newton get this team to the heights expected of them in 2015? (Photo by: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images North America)

Leading up to the start of the 2015 NFL season I will be previewing last year’s playoff teams and their chances for making it back to the postseason

2014 Overview:

Record: 7-8-1 (1st, NFC South)

Key Additions: Devin Funchess (41st Overall Pick, 2015 Draft), Cameron Artis-Payne (174th Overall Pick, 2015 Draft), Shaq Thompson (25th overall Pick, 2015 Draft) 

Key Losses: Thomas Decoud (Release) Continue reading “About Last Year: Previewing The Carolina Panthers 2015 Playoff Outlook”

About Last Year: Previewing The Baltimore Ravens 2015 Playoff Outlook

Since 2010 Joe Flacco has thrown for 2,563 yards and 24 touchdowns in the postseason. I have a feeling 2015 is gonna be a special one for Baltimore. (Jared Wickerham/Getty Images North America)
Since 2010 Joe Flacco has thrown for 2,563 yards and 24 touchdowns (to just four interceptions) in the postseason. I have a feeling 2015 is gonna be a special one for Baltimore. (Jared Wickerham/Getty Images North America)

Leading up to the start of the 2015 NFL season I will be previewing last year’s playoff teams and their chances of making it back to the postseason

2014 Overview: 

Record: 10-6 (tied for 2nd AFC North; Wild Card) Continue reading “About Last Year: Previewing The Baltimore Ravens 2015 Playoff Outlook”

Fantasy Football 2015: Five Takeaways From Week 1 Of The Preseason & Some Fantasy Football Musings

Marcus Mariota finished his debut 7-of-8 with 94 yards and an interception. However there is a lot he can build on.

We finally have real football. No more guessing or wondering what players will look like. We have tape, competition, and I have opinions on what I saw.  Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Five Takeaways From Week 1 Of The Preseason & Some Fantasy Football Musings”

About Last Year: Previewing The New England Patriots 2015 Playoff Outlook

“Gronk” will have to be brilliant again in 2015 for the Patriots to have any shot at returning to the playoffs and defending their title. (Photo By: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images North America)

Leading up to the start of the 2015 NFL season I will be previewing last year’s playoff teams and their chances for making it back to the postseason

2014 Overview:

Record: 12-4 (1st in AFC East; Won Super Bowl XLIX)  Continue reading “About Last Year: Previewing The New England Patriots 2015 Playoff Outlook”

NFL Season Preview 2014: NFC Division, Playoff Predictions

Nick Foles progress will be key to the Eagles chances of returning to the postseason in 2014 (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images North America)
Nick Foles progress will be key to the Eagles chances of returning to the postseason in 2014 (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images North America)

The NFC as it currently stands has one objective: make the playoffs go through anywhere but Seattle.  Continue reading “NFL Season Preview 2014: NFC Division, Playoff Predictions”

National Football League 2014: AFC Division, Playoff Predictions

Andrew Luck and the Colts have won 22 regular season games the last two seasons but are just 1-2 in the postseason.
Andrew Luck and the Colts have won 22 regular season games the last two seasons but are just 1-2 in the postseason (Andy Lyons/Getty Images North America)

This time of year is always the most difficult.

More often than not it is pretty difficult for me to gauge where a lot of teams are based on training camp whispers, ESPN reports, my own findings, and the like; so when I make predictions for the year sometimes it can get a little dicey. Continue reading “National Football League 2014: AFC Division, Playoff Predictions”

Fantasy Football 2014: Depth At Running Back Is Better Than Advertised

Chargers running back Danny Woodhead has averaged 335 yards and two touchdowns receiving a year since 2009. Combined with his rushing statistics that makes him a a top-20 running back annually no matter the format
Chargers running back Danny Woodhead has averaged 335 yards and two touchdowns receiving a year since 2009. Combined with his rushing statistics that makes him a a top-20 running back annually no matter the format

My old fantasy football drafting habits are hard to let go of.

After all this time playing I still can’t bring myself to draft a running back first without a lot of hesitation. I am that guy who gets lured into not being able to resist the consistent production that comes with Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, and Peyton Manning. Can you blame me? Since 2010 they’ve all, at some point, finished in the top-3 in scoring among all players. Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2014: Depth At Running Back Is Better Than Advertised”

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”