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College Football 2013: 10 Most Irreplaceable Players
They are the players we will talk about most this season. The ones who garner Heisman consideration, the players we see on highlight reels on ESPN and local sportscasts. These are the players college football and their teams cannot live without. And with evey run, throw, touchdown and postseason award vote, their legendary status grows bugger and stronger in the minds of the college...
Jacksonville Jaguars 2013: 10 Things We Learned From OTAs So Far
As one NFL beat writer said about the prospect of covering OTAs (organized team activities), “There are things you can talk about (nothing) and things cannot talk about (everything).”Welcome to the spring edition of team practice for the Jacksonville Jaguars - a time where offensive and defensive game plans are put in place, players are evaluated and prayers are said for a successful...
Tim Tebow: The Next Great Motivational Speaker
Tim Tebow supporters believe he is destined to become a great quarterback in the NFL, while his detractors believe he does not even have a place as a third-string clip-board holder. The truth however, is somewhere in between, and does not even involve the gridiron as much as many people think.Tim Tebow is actually most likely to become a great motivational speaker, celebrity endorser...
Jacksonville Jaguars: How Blueprints of Others Can Help This Team
If the Jacksonville Jaguars want to learn a few things about winning and changes in team culture, they need look no further than their neighbors to the northwest.That is where current general manager David Caldwell learned a thing or two about putting a franchise together.If the Jaguars want to know a thing or two about finding the right pieces to the puzzle that takes an upstart...
Charles Woodson: Why He Should Join New York Giants
"Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill." The power of that statement cannot be undersold, though it always is by kids that read it.That's the way of the world, but as a Giants fan, I choose not to ignore this parable.I will embrace it. Charles Woodson should be a New York Giant, if only to inject some of that age and treachery into a big blue defense...
Pros & Cons Of NFL's Proposed Schedule Changes
According to league and union sources, the NFL and NFLPA are on the verge of pushing back the draft to May and moving up the start of the league year to before the scouting combine in Indianapolis.The change of the draft to May would be effective next season in 2014, while the new league year would start before the combine in 2015. NFL.com's Albert Breer reported:NFL.com'...
5 Reasons Why Aaron Dobson Will Shine As Rookie
On February 3rd, I had completed my analysis of WR prospects in this year's draft, the player I felt was the best fit for the Patriots was Aaron Dobson. As good as he was, I felt the Patriots would be able to wait until pick #59 to select him.The general consensus of scouts on Aaron Dobson was that he was a late second, or early third round option. Many scouts rated the likes...
The Rams 2013 Rookie Class: The Greatest Show On Turf, Part 2?
With second year head coach Jeff Fisher calling shots in St. Louis, the Rams are destined to be the “Greatest Show On Turf” once again. Here is his rookie class of 2013 to go along with quarterback Sam Bradford and the other weapons he already has.St. Louis Rams 2013 Rookie ClassDraft Picks1st Round: Tavon Austin, Wide Receiver1st Round: Alec Ogletree, Inside Linebacker3rd Round...
Two Team Race Not as Good For SEC East in Big Scheme
What Gator fan would have thunk it? In 2009, when Florida rolled into Atlanta to face the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship Game. The Gators arrived carrying over a 13-1, reigning conference and national championship record from 2008. They were working hard to repeat, with a 12-0 record and No. 1 ranking again. Things surely looked good for the Florida Gators. Then...
Fantasy Football: Top Five Running Backs For The 2013 Season
The NFL season is just a few short months away and it's time to start looking at who is going to make a difference for your fantasy football team. Drafting great running backs has always been the catalyst for winning fantasy football leagues, and I learned the hard way last year that this is still the case, despite the NFL being a passing league. I've looked at all the...
2012-13 Final Season NFL Kicker Rankings
This article ranks the top field goal kickers following the conclusion of the 2012-13 NFL season. There are currently 31 ranking spots based off of the qualifications required for each kicker, although others that qualify could also not make cut. These rankings do not reflect a player's longevity, but rather focuses on their overall talent and success during the recent season...
AFC Quarterbacks: Ranking Them From 1 To 16
In the 1980s, you knew Dan Marino and John Elway were the two best quarterbacks to play in the NFL. Then names like Aikman and Favre got into the debate.Soon followed Brady and Manning and others on the cusp of greatness. Some still rule this list. Others have retired or slipped a bit. With the changes in offenses and the complexity of the college game, there are more young guns...
The Dolphins Continue To Build With Their Class Of 2013
The Miami Dolphins started rebuilding last season when they hired head coach Joe Philbin and drafted quarterback Ryan Tannehill in the first round. In their first season together the two had a decent 7-9 year, but managed to only put together a 2-4 AFC East record with their young hungry team. Here is the 2013 rookie class to add to a young and hungry Dolphins team to help them put...
2013 NFL Draft: 5 Players That Will Boom, 5 That Will Bust
NFL fans are either thrilled or disappointed when their "next great thing" takes the field in their rookie debut as, usually, a first round draft choice slated to make an immediate impact on the team. That impact can, however turn out to be "not what the doctor ordered."In no particular order, here's the low-down on the best and worst of the 2013 first round...
Denver vs. Seattle: Which Is The Most Isolated NFL City?
DAVEI realize Denver is closer to the next nearest NFL town—605 miles and two dozen meth labs to Kansas City—compared to Seattle—808 miles and three dozen holistic co-ops to San Francisco—but isolation can’t be defined by mileage alone.The Seattle Metropolitan Area ranks 19th in North America with 2,989,000 grunge-loving coffee addicts, while Denver ranks 24th with 2,239...
Buffalo Bills: A Top Rookie Class To Go With Their Rookie Coach
After finishing the 2012 season with a 6-10 record and 2-4 in the AFC East tied with the dramatic New York Jets, the Bills' ownership made sure they will never be on that end of Broadway again.Here is the rookie class owner Ralph Wilson and the Bills' front office put together to go with their rookie head coach.Buffalo Bills 2013 Rookie ClassDraft Picks1st Round: EJ Manuel...
Jacksonville Jaguars: Deaderick & Love Could Really Help Team
While everyone in this town seems to be consumed with Tim Tebow and his presence or lack thereof in the NFL and the Jaguars, Jacksonville did something else than stoke the fires of “Tebow Mania.”It picked up defensive help on the front line.The New England Patriots released two starters from last year’s team; Brandon Deaderick and Kyle Love.The Jaguars, who sit in the second...
Eagles' Jason Avant, Clay Harbor Taking Snaps On Defense
Chip Kelly's offensive philosophy may or may not bring success to the field for the Philadelphia Eagles, that remains to be seen. But if you were looking for immediate surprises during training camp, look no further.Veteran wide receiver Jason Avant and tight end Clay Harbor were recently assigned to spend a day practicing on defense, with Avant taking reps at defensive back...
A Reflection On The Career Of The Late Chuck Muncie
His career was short-lived by the haunting effects of drug abuse. His potential as a football player will forever remain unknown like the ending of a short-lived sitcom.When he was drafted third overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1976 draft, Chuck Muncie would debut his NFL career as an elite running back with the stride of a stallion. In his first four years in the league...
College football teams we'd like to see on 'Hard Knocks'
Classes, practice, study hall, game day. Welcome to the life of the college football player or the loosely used term, “Student Athlete.” While these college football players go through the trenches and put themselves in a position to help their school, the college uses their talents for benefit on and off the field.Welcome to corporate America in the world of college sports....
The Jets Sign A Rookie Class To Prevent Another Butt Fumble
After starting the season with a 48-28 statement win against the Buffalo Bills in 2012, the New York Jets finished the season with a 6-10 record, and the longest running Not Top 10 play in ESPN History. Here is the Jets rookie class to hopefully prevent a rerun season from the most dramatic team in the league.......Or for now anyways, who knows what Rex Ryan will do before the season...
AFC South Super Chart: Sizing Up the South
Never miss a chart! Like Super Chart on Facebook. Super-Charting the NFL!5/5: AFC East5/12: AFC North5/19: AFC South5/26: AFC West6/2: NFC East6/9: NFC North6/16: NFC South6/23: NFC West
Best Available NFL Free Agent Quarterbacks
The draft is over now and some of the rookies are starting to sign their contracts. This year's draft was not loaded with quarterback talent and with teams still looking for a potential starter or backup it's time for some of these guys to try and find a team. Now I'm not saying these guys are going to be stars but a few can be quality backup starters and even possibly...
San Diego Chargers: Dwight Freeney Signed To Restore Pass Rush
Finally after spending last season unhappy and unable to adjust to a new defensive scheme, Indianapolis Colts veteran defensive end Dwight Freeney will now be calling San Diego home.It has been reported by the Chargers that Freeney will receive a two-year contract worth $8.75 million, and will be playing in the same defensive scheme with them that he could not adjust to last season...
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